The Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University is pleased to present Hoosier Lifelines: Environmental and Social Change Along the Monon, 1847-2020, an artistic and historical exploration of Indiana’s changing environment along the remains of the historic Monon Railroad. Though the railroad, nicknamed the “Hoosier Lifeline,” is no longer in existence, this exhibition uses it as a foundation to understand the interplay of landscapes, ecosystems, and communities across time and space. In historical artifacts and contemporary photographs, the exhibition calls on Hoosiers to imagine new Indiana’s “Lifelines”—new visions of what sustains us, what brings us together, what connects us all.

The exhibition will be available to view during gallery hours and, by means of a virtual 3-D walkthrough, via the Grunwald Gallery’s website. Hoosier Lifelines will travel from Bloomington to key cultural institutes at the Monon’s endpoints–New Albany’s Carnegie Center for Art and History (July-October 2021) and Michigan City’s Lubeznik Center for the Arts (October 2021-January 2022). The exhibition and events are made possible by the Environmental Resilience Institute and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University.

The Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University is pleased to present Empowering the Women’s Vote and 63 Suffragists of Color. Every four years since 2000, AIGA (the leading professional organization for design) has activated its community of designers across the U.S. and beyond to Get Out the Vote through its Design for Democracy campaign. In 2020, AIGA recognizes the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.

A collection of posters, designed by AIGA members, will be displayed in the Grunwald Gallery and will be accompanied by a special commemorative quilt by Bloomington artist Patricia Coleman. The quilt, titled “63 Suffragists of Color” highlights 63 suffragists including Native Americans, Latinxs, Asians, and women of other backgrounds. The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920 allowed white women in the U.S. to vote, but it was not until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that Black people were ensured voting rights. Suffragists are at work today to ensure that all Americans can exercise their right to vote.

This exhibition is supported by Indiana University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The Grunwald Gallery would also like thank Patricia Coleman for lending 63 Suffragists of Color, and to AIGA Empowering the Women’s Vote team. A panel discussion will be held on February 26th; more details to be announced.

Tuesday Night is Open Mic Night at Steel Horse Saloon, 7pm until 10ish, which located on South Hwy.37; see weblink(s) below… https://fb.me/e/24rgtrRGW
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The sign-up sheet to perform in the open mic. goes out at 6:30ish, and performing soon after: You will enjoy a different Host (and musicians) every Tuesday + Looking forward to seein’ya there !
Here’s some Video’s & pic’s from previous week(s):
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Join us for an evening reading of the Maurice Sendak classic, In the Night Kitchen. This book was a Caldecott Honor recipient in 1971. After reading about the bakers, we will explore the science of bread baking and conduct a simple experiment. Science Story Time allows young scientists to develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the program. Activities designed for ages 3-6. All welcome.