Celebrate Live United stories from our community captured in the stunning imagery of Kendall Reeves. Through this collection of compelling photos, United Way of Monroe County highlights the many ways community members choose to LIVE UNITED. Promoting involvement and engagement, LIVE UNITED encourages individuals to work together to make our community stronger. This exhibition serves as a reminder that as a group, we have the power to bring about positive and lasting change. The photographs in the exhibition are stories of people who are making an impact as they LIVE UNITED. For more information and to read Live United community stories, visit www.monroeunitedway.org.

The City of Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD) will showcase the artworks created by the Bloomington Boys and Girls Club in the Showers Atrium of City Hall. The Boys and Girls Club is located at 311 South Lincoln Street. For more information on the Lincoln Street Boys and Girls Club or the Visual Art Program, email Jenna Beasley at [email protected]. Runs until January 31. Open every weekday, 9 am – 5 pm.

Opening January 4, the new exhibits at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center include “Tropical Beauties” by Karen Holtzclaw, featuring floral paintings; “Windowscapes” by Becca Jones, featuring sprawling mixed media pieces that combine printmaking, drawing, and collage; and numerous entries from the 2013 Visual Arts Competition & Exhibition of Emerging Artists.

The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 7 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.

Chateau Thomas Winery is glad to present exhibition of art portraits “Winter Fairytales” by a professional photographer Yelena Yahontova, a native of Belarus and resident of Bloomington. Known as a “Photographer of Joy,” Yelena’s portraits tell stories, reflecting the miraculous and special qualities she explores in each subject. “Winter Fairytales” is an exhibition which reflects individuals joyfully interacting, surrounded by the snow and white and blue colors of a winter landscape.

The exhibit runs December 6-February 28 at the Chateau Thomas Winery on the downtown Square. Store hours are Monday-Thursday 2 pm-10 pm, Friday 2 pm-11 pm, Saturday noon-11 pm, and Sunday noon-6 pm.

Join the artist and her friends for a public reception on Friday, December 7 at 5:30-8 pm.

For more information about Yelena Yahontova and her photography, contact Yelena directly:

Website: www.PhotographerOfJoy.com
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsKbT36HJUU
Facebook: www.facebook.com/YELENA.PhotographerOfJOY
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/YELENA.PhotographerOfJOY.Studio

Email: [email protected]
Phone #1: (812) 333-8178
Phone #2: (812) 322-1912
Studio/Office Address:
924 West 17th Street,
Bloomington, Indiana, 47404

As part of Arts Education Week at Trained Eye Arts Center, Michael Lindsay is hosting this free workshop for all skill levels. You will get a demonstration of basic camera settings and options, and develop a basic understanding of figure posing and scene set-up for portraiture. Michael will teach simple techniques using both artificial and natural light to obtain the ideal portrait, and help you advance your skills in critique methods and critical analysis.

Students will create 2 finished portraits in digital format, with the option to obtain prints at a discounted price from ML Photography.

This workshop is for adults and older children 16+
Bringing a friend or model as your subject is welcomed, but not required.
Students must provide their own camera; any digital camera is acceptable.
Some cameras will be available for demonstration.
Students should have a working knowledge of their camera’s basic functions.

About the Instructor
Michael has been photographing in the Bloomington Area since 1992. His studio located in Bloomington, IN is well equipped with the latest in photographic technology and is large enough to accommodate sizable groups or products. View Michael’s Portfolio at http://www.ml-photovideo.com/

About Trained Eye Arts Center
Our Mission is to provide resources and educational programs designed to nurture artistic expression and broaden participation in the arts. Organized as an arts co-op, both members and volunteers earn free arts classes and other benefits for their participation. Located at 615 N. Fairview St., Trained Eye Arts Center is just North of Rev. Butler Park, on the B-Line Trail.

The new digital restoration of David Lean’s epic will be presented in honor of the IU Cinema’s 2nd anniversary – revisiting the digital version of its opening film from January 13, 2011.

In an age of small screens, seeing “Lawrence of Arabia” onscreen with full overture and intermission is a larger-than-life cinematic adventure. Arguably one of the best films ever made, Lean’s epic story depicts the life of T.E. Lawrence, the controversial and romanticized British officer who led an Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The Arabian Desert, captured in Super Panavision 70, provides a majestic backdrop for Lawrence’s larger-than-life exploits. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning seven. (2K DCP presentation)

In the first 45 minutes, attendees will learn about 5 Core Principles that can be applied to their business or project that will maximize its effectiveness. During the 2nd 45 minutes, we will break out into groups and give individual attention to each persons project. Attendees will come away with new perspectives, and ideas for how to grow & develop whatever they desire!

Please bring pen and paper to write with, and a laptop or iPad if you have it, but not required!

Ever since their humble beginnings at Tufts University, Guster has always sought to outdo itself. They sell out New York’s fabled Radio City Music Hall one year and perform with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall the next. They sell out a 33-date college tour, and this past spring founded the eco-friendly Campus Consciousness Tour, with buses powered by biodiesel and performances powered by wind power. It’s in this overachieving band’s nature to one-up itself.

Guster will perform an acoustic concert at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Purchase tickets at website.

Every Monday evening at The Player’s Pub, the Songwriter Showcase series displays the talents of local and regional artists. No cover is charged, but donations are appreciated. Player’s Pub has an all-ages section, as well as the main 21-and-up area, and serves a wide variety of entrees, sandwiches, appetizers and drinks.

Monday nights at 9 pm, The Bluebird nightclub features an evening of karaoke hosted by local favorite Dave Walter. Free admission. Ages 21 and up. Check Bluebird website to confirm.