From the builders of some of America’s earliest railroads and farms to Civil Rights pioneers to digital technology entrepreneurs, Indian Americans have long been an inextricable part of American life. “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” explores the Indian American experience and the community’s vital political, professional, and cultural contributions to American life and history. The exhibition moves past pop-culture stereotypes of Indian Americans to explore the heritage, daily experience, and diverse contributions of Indian immigrants and their descendants in the United States. Weaving together stories of individual achievement and collective struggle, “Beyond Bollywood” uses photography, narrative, multimedia, and interactive stations to tell a uniquely American story, while conveying the texture, vibrancy, and vitality of Indian American communities.

“Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” was created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The Mathers Museum’s presentation of the exhibit has been generously funded by Indiana University alumnus Robert N. Johnson, the Madhusudan and Kiran C. Dhar India Studies Program, the Asian American Studies Program, and the Department of American Studies. Gallery is open 9am-4:30 pm Tues-Fri and 1pm-4:30pm Sat/Sun.

Free visitor parking is available by the Indiana Avenue lobby entrance. Metered parking is available at the McCalla School parking lot on the corner of Ninth Street and Indiana Avenue. The parking lot also has spaces designated for Indiana University C and ST permits. During the weekends free parking is available on the surrounding streets.An access ramp is located at the Fess Avenue entrance, on the corner of Ninth Street and Fess Avenue. Reserved parking spaces are available on Ninth Street, between Fess Avenue and Indiana Avenue. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please call 812-855-6873.

For the past 40 years, Albert Nelson has made annual pilgrimages to Indiana Limestone Country to collect stone with which to work. During this time, he has fallen in love with the people, the material, and the process of stone carving.

This show is a collection of his most recent works. As with all his art, the subject centers around family, relationships, and the importance of faith, hope, and love in our daily lives.

For the past 40 years, Albert Nelson has made annual pilgrimages to Indiana Limestone Country to collect stone with which to work. During this time, he has fallen in love with the people, the material, and the process of stone carving.

This show is a collection of his most recent works. As with all his art, the subject centers around family, relationships, and the importance of faith, hope, and love in our daily lives.

The Indiana limestone sculpture of Albert Nelson.

On Friday, February 5th, beginning at 5:00p.m., for Gallery Walk, The Venue will feature the hand crafted Jewelry of Amy Greey and the Raku Ceramics of Dr. Al Scovern.
Amy Greely is one of the most creative and revered metal- smith jewelry makers in the Midwest. She began her art education at the Herron School of Art. Further studies at Indiana University provided her knowledge and experience in traditional metalsmithing techniques. Amy has been juried into the Indiana Artisan Group.
In Amy’s hands, sterling silver is formed, textured and enhanced with an array of patina choices offering a rich and varied palette. Further additions of gold/silver bi-metal add another layer of contrasts resulting in a fresh approach to traditional processes. Amy will be present and showing her newest creations, some of which are specifically appropriate for Valentine’s Day gifts.
Dr. Al Scovern has mastered a western version of the traditional Japanese ceramic techniques of Raku. Dr. Scovern has also traveled the American Southwest and studied the techniques of Indian pottery makers. That influence too can
be seen in many of his creations. All of his ceramics are stunningly beautiful. These are your family’s heirlooms of tomorrow.
Special Gallery Walk Gourmet Soup and other Refreshments will be served at The Venue. You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue: http://bloomington.in.gov/parksmart.
This show will run at The Venue until March 3rd.

An art exhibition will be at the Fell gallery as a part of the First Fridays @ the Fell. The exhibition will be a display of the work created in Why, a workshop led by visiting artist Simon Cottrell featuring a performance by Les Ordinaires Baroque Trio.

Faculty/Student Recital

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.” The Bard’s enduring tale of greed-soaked ambition continues IU Theatre’s rich tradition of bringing Shakespeare to the Bloomington community. When three mysterious witches proclaim that Macbeth will become King of Scotland, the successful general’s hubris erupts like a demon, driving him to betrayal and murder in his quest for the throne.

For tickets, please contact the IU Auditorium:
(812) 855-1103
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All women are fickle. That sums up this opera’s theme—and that’s exactly what the cynical bachelor, Don Alfonso, sets out to prove. He’s willing to bet big bucks that no woman can stay true to her man for more than one day.

His victims? Two gullible young soldiers who are ready to wager that their fiancées—who are sisters—are paragons of virtue. These guys are positive that their girls will pass any fidelity test with flying colors. But they don’t!

So what happens when the sisters end up unwittingly swapping fiancés because the men’s tricky deceptions work only too well? Is it reconciliation or emotional devastation? Find out as you enjoy this multi-layered Mozartian confection that dazzles with brilliant arias and ensembles.