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.

Exhibit runs through 2/26/16.

“Folk roots, vintage jazz and acoustic blues.”

WonderLab After Dark is a 21-and-over event that will allow adults, young and old, the opportunity to experience the wonder of science while enjoying local food, beer, and wine from One World Catering, Function Brewing, and Oliver Winery.

WonderLab After Dark will allow adults to explore the Museum and check out the new major exhibition, Your Amazing Brain! In addition, there will be many special “brain” activities throughout the evening designed to engage, enlighten, and entertain. These activities will include:

• Taking a close look at a real brain with the IU Neurosciences Club.

• An opportunity to challenge a friend to a toy car race using electrical impulses in your brain to power your car around a track. Sponsored by the Indiana University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

• Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing R-House Robots will be on hand with an interactive face robot, MiRAE, which can see visitors and interact with them by changing its facial expressions, and PARO, a robotic seal, which responds to petting and sounds.

• The Indiana University Center for Integrated Animal Behavior will help participants see how their memory abilities stack up against those of a chimpanzee.

• The Indiana University Lilly Library will be on-hand with some of its amazing collection of puzzles, providing some fun brain teasers for all participants.

Admission to WonderLab After Dark is $15 for museum members and $18 for non-members, which includes a souvenir mini pint glass that can be used to sample various selections of local beer and wine. Tickets are available online at wonderlab.org. Attendees should bring identification for age verification.

Griffin Realty and Mira Salon and Spa are sponsoring the February 26 event. Future events are planned for May, August, and November.

On Friday, February 26, beginning at 6 p.m, The Venue will host a reception featuring 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 metalsmith 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.

Refreshments will be served at The Venue. You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue: bloomington.in.gov/parksmart.

This show will run at The Venue until March 3.

She’s seductive, she’s predatory, and she’s very dangerous.

Carmen, the fiery gypsy cigarette girl, gets any man she wants—and then gets rid of him when a better one comes along. When she sets her sights on Corporal Don José, he doesn’t have a chance. He’s smitten and gives up everything — his career, his mother, even the girl he’s going to marry—to be with the sultry siren. For a while, they revel in passion. But then Carmen meets a famous matador, and she dumps Don José in a heartbeat. This time, though, Carmen has finally pushed a man too far—and she pays for it with her life.

The famous Toreador Song, the seductive Seguidilla, the rousing Habanera—no opera boasts more famous tunes than this one! Ensure your seats by subscribing today

ARTISTIC TEAM
Conductor David Effron
Stage Director Jeffrey Marc Buchman
Set and Costume Designer Robert O’Hearn
In French with English supertitles

Our music can be generally described: classic rock, country, blue grass, and blues.

The Latin Dance Party is hosted by Salsattitude, playing popular rhythms of Afro-Caribbean-Latin American roots. Want to learn Salsa, just inquire with the host.