Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP—the invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.

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.

Bring your canned food and join the STOMP cast for a free-for-all jam session and drum up support for Hoosiers in need! Come to Alumni Hall of the IMU at 11:30 on February 9, bring a food or monetary donation, and make some noise – no experience or instruments required and great for all ages.

Proceeds benefit Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

Brought to you by STOMP, IU Auditorium, Union Board, Hoosier Hills Food Bank, and Buccetto’s.

Monroe Lake will kick off its annual Winter Exploration Hike Series in January. This series features off-trail hiking through areas of Monroe Lake that are rarely visited.

Jill Vance, Monroe Lake’s Interpretive Naturalist, leads the hikes. “I don’t plan a set path,” she notes. “We go where the terrain and inspiration take us. The primary purpose is just to get outside and explore; I never know in advance exactly what we might find or see.”

Because the hikes are off-trail through often rugged terrain, Vance does not recommend them for young children, people with mobility concerns, or those with no prior hiking experience. Each hike lasts 1.5 to 2 hours.

Hikes in the series are free but they do require advance registration. Each hike is limited to 20 people. Registrants are sent an email with driving directions to the meeting location and additional details the day prior to each hike.

• Tues., Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m.: Upper Friendship Fields and Forest (Stillwater-Northfork Wildlife Area), register by Jan. 10 at http://bit.ly/wehs2016-1

• Tues., Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m.: Lower Friendship Fields and Floodplains (Stillwater-Northfork Wildlife Area), register by Jan. 24 at http://bit.ly/wehs2016-2

• Tues., Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.: Combs Road (Southfork Marshes), register by Feb. 7 at http://bit.ly/wehs2016-3

• Tues., Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m.: Kirks Ford Road (Southfork Marshes), register by Feb. 21 at http://bit.ly/wehs2016-4

• Tues., Mar. 1 at 2:30 p.m.: Geode Hill (Fairfax SRA), register by Feb. 28 at http://bit.ly/wehs2016-5

• Tues., Mar. 15 at 2:30 p.m.: Moores Creek (Moores Creek SRA), register by Mar. 13 at http://bit.ly/wehs2016-6

Questions about the hike series can be directed to Jill Vance at [email protected] or 812-837-9967. Entrance to all of Monroe Lake is free during the winter months.

On Tuesday, February 9th, at 5:30 p.m. The Venue is pleased to host a presentation by Margaret Fette, entitled “The Art of Custom Tailored Fashion; Trends, Classics, and Quality’.
Margaret is a local radio personality and owner of The Tailored Fit, Inc. of Bloomington. She is an expert in all aspects of clothing, derived from her academic experience as a student, visiting lecturer, and adjunct professor at Indiana University, and through her years as a clothing designer and a costume designer, both on and off Broadway. Margret has worked extensively in virtually every aspect of clothing, fabric, design, construction, sewing, tailoring and alterations. She has received many awards and scholarships, has participated in shows, and has published several articles in related areas.
Margret will show you the very best in both contemporary edgy fashion and more tradition designs. She will also dispel the mistaken belief that custom tailored clothing is extravagant. Margret’s presentation will be informative, interactive, and fun. Join us.

“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
[email protected]

This is the first real Songwriter Showcase for the Bloomington Songwriter Showcase since moving to our new venue – Bears Place (1316 E. 3rd St. in Bloomington IN). Cathi Norton (www.facebook.com/cathi.norton )has always been a real crowd pleaser with her beautiful voice and meaningful – well-written songs. Tim O’Malley (https://myspace.com/timblues) is a Blues man who has decided to pursue his original music – and we are glad he did! Tim has performed as guitarist in nearly every popular Blues band in our area and is known for his beautiful guitar work. Joel Weir (http://joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com) is a young man who lives in Crawfordsville IN and is one of the finest songwriters we’ve featured. He is also an ordained priest, so his lyrics are inspirational as well as entertaining! Last but not least is Brandon Pfeifer (https://www.myspace.com/brandonpfeiffer ) who is by all accounts – in the top few when it comes to voice, songwriting and Audience appreciation. He is also one of the 3 people who volunteer to keep the Bloomington Songwriter Showcase up and running – NO COVER CHARGE – must be 21 or older to enter.

Conductors
Jason H. Nam (Concert Band)
Eric M. Smedley (Symphonic Band)

Repertoire to be announced