This exhibit documents the efforts off Indiana Senator Birch Bayh to, first, reform the Electoral College and then, almost immediately despairing of that, to abolish it in favor of direct popular election of the President.

The barriers encountered by Bayh and his staff over a sixteen-year period reveal the complex mix of historical fissures, party politics, congressional alliances, personal relations, political ambitions, and, finally, the coalitions of unlikely bedfellows that can ultimately decide the fate of even a reform supported by the overwhelming majority of the American people.

Documents in the exhibit are from the Birch Bayh Senatorial Papers, which are part of the IU Libraries’ Modern Political Papers collections. Originals of official documents of the Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments had to be returned to the National Archives, so some of the documents in the exhibit are copies made to preserve the completeness of the collection.

CMAD (Columbus Museum of Art & Design) is happy to present “Upon My Recent Validation…” an exhibition of paintings by Chad Serhal at Hotel Indigo. This exhibition will be on display at Hotel Indigo from April 27 through June 30.

Chad Serhal provokes thought using nostalgia; a mother’s kitchen wallpaper design, a father’s favorite actor, or a line from a grandparent’s favorite book. He makes statements using play on words, juxtaposition, and defining titles to force a mundane scene into your consciousness. His work is all within a few inches big because the materials he uses are small.

CMAD will host an artist reception on May 18, which will feature a gallery talk by the artist at 6 PM.

The featured artists for the month of June are James Oblack & Mary Riley. A reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

James Oblack (Nashville, IN) received his B.S. degree in geology in 1975 with a minor in art. In the mid 70’s, James studied watercolor with Luke Buck, and watercolor soon became his medium of choice. Now, after 38 years, and over 600 art fairs and festivals, he is semi-retired and thoroughly enjoying painting. James became a member of the Brown County Art Guild in 2016.

A poem or line of prose is often the genesis of a painting for Mary Riley (Franklin, IN) and animals the embodiment of that inspiration. Drawing and printmaking were the beginning of Mary Riley’s artistic explorations and now oil on canvas is her medium of choice. Mary became a member of the Brown County Art Guild in 2016.

The Brown County Art Guild is located at 48 S. Van Buren Street in the heart of downtown Nashville. The Art Guild is open Monday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m. For more information call 812-988-6185 or visit www.browncountyartguild.org

Free Happy Hour Classic Rock, Blues, Funk, 80s, Pop

Art Night Local at the SpringHill Suites Bloomington connects working artists with their local community. Seeking artists working in diverse media, this one-night event provides the local community and visitors an opportunity to experience contemporary artwork while meeting and supporting local artists. Art Night Local provides artists the opportunity to expand their audience and support their practice through new patrons.

This Art Night Local features six artists: Clayton Blackwell, Tim Compton, Kristy Hughes, Sean Hurley, Caleb Knodell, and Adam Reynolds. The event will also feature live music with Charlie Jesseph as well as complimentary beverages and hors d’oevres.

Art Night Local is presented by Switchboard Projects. Switchboard Projects is a curatorial endeavor by Lance Pruitt and Marla Roddy to create and promote engaging contemporary art experiences and events.

On Friday, June 30th, beginning at 6:00p.m., The Venue is pleased to host a final reception for our show of relief limestone carvings by Sidney Bolam, and paintings by Mark Blaney.
Sidney Bolam creates limestone carvings, inspired by nature. Her pieces range in size and complexity from simple carved stones to ornate and intricate scenes. All are practically portable, without a truck or crane. They range in price from $50-800. This is a time when you can give yourself, or someone else, a beautiful piece of art that is literally drawn from the heart of Bloomington.
Do not hesitate. In May The Venue has sold more of Sidney’s carvings than ever before, and she is working non-stop to replenish our supply, thus allowing us to take the unprecedented step of featuring her carvings for two months in a row. It is just that unique and just that good.
Paired at The Venue with Sidney is Mark Blaney, an artist who arrived in Bloomington and has made it his home. And it is a perfect fit. Mark’s paintings are a treat for the eye and manifest his appreciation of nature and people. Each piece has a back story that invites viewers to use their best thinking, to connect and derive the full import of the piece, or better still, to create their own narrative. Because sales have been brisk, we have two new large oils by Mark which have been recently hung, mid-exhibition..
Our regular selection of fine art and gifts will be on display for purchase.
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Back by popular demand: Don’t miss the return Playhouse engagement of America’s best John Denver Tribute. Laugh and sometimes cry when Adams tells his own stories about his friendship and work with John Denver. Adams’ superb voice will stun and amaze you. BC beer and wine served in the auditorium.

Forest Gras is an Americana Blues Boy with roots from the Fabulous Thunderbirds, ZZ Top, Albert King, Santana, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy . His high energy shows, firery vocals, wild guitar, and original tunes will light up a crowd and kick in the dance floor. Forest has performed with or opened for Chris Beard, Kenny Neal, Brad Webb, Vince Johnson , the BB King all Stars, the Wailers, Burning Spear, Free World, CJ Chener, Jason Ricci, Brandon Santini and Delta Highway, Governor Davis, Alma Azul, Mark Robinson and many more.

Summer Music 2017

Guest Chamber Music Recital

Zorá String Quartet*
Dechopol Kowintaweewat, violin
Seula Lee, violin
Pablo Muñoz Salido, viola
Zizai Ning, cello

Wonmin Kim*, guest piano

*Summer String Academy Faculty

Repertoire
Mozart String Quartet in G Major, K.387
Arad: Whims for string quartet (2015)
Dvorák: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81

In As Bad As They, Jordan Ternin tries to decipher the fine line between her impulses to help and control after her brother Caleb decides to quit using. This play is set in present-day Bloomington, Indiana—in the midst of the Midwest’s opioid-heroin epidemic. The play begins with the estranged lives of Caleb and Jordan. The siblings are reunited on the most dangerous day for an addict, the day he’s released from state custody. On this day the dosage that Caleb handled comfortably two weeks before could cause his death.

Starring William McHenry, Janelle Beasley, Michael Barton, Charlie Jones, Miles Grimmer, Cody St. Clair, Natalie Bainter, Courtney Foster, Kim Naeseth, and Brandon Schaaf.

Music by Jon Meador, Costumes by Morgan Eldridge, Props by Wendy Lee Spacek, Sets by Alan Crenshaw, and Lighting by Bella Bravo

A benefit for Courage to Change, a peer-run, sober-living and low-barrier halfway house in Bloomington, Indiana.