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.

Tom Rhea was trained as a painter at Indiana University, where he graduated with a
BFA. After twenty years in the demanding field of medallic arts, his paintings still retain a very sculptural feel, with an emphasis on the unique limestone architecture that distinguishes the IU campus. Besides providing celebrity portraits for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, LA Weekly, and XXL Magazine, he has written extensively on arts topics for local and national publications. He currently teaches drawing and History of Art at Ivy Tech Community College. While most are views of Bloomington, the show also contains two paintings from a recent trip to Italy, including a view of the ancient city of Matera, carved into the limestone cliffs in the southern region of Puglia. These paintings were executed in gouache, an opaque watercolor, over the past five years.

For all who seek solutions to global warming, join us in the School of Education auditorium as noted author Paul Fleischman presents Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental Headlines, presented by the INSPIRE Living-Learning Center.

Have fun with Food! Discover the how common foods can turn into art through science! Activities include tattooing a banana, making cut fruit and vegetable paintings, creating edible sculptures, and using the chilling power of dry ice to create frozen fruit roll-ups.

Tom Rhea was trained as a painter at Indiana University, where he graduated with a B.F.A. After 20 years in the demanding field of medallic arts, his paintings still retain a very sculptural feel, with an emphasis on the unique limestone architecture that distinguishes the IU campus. Besides providing celebrity portraits for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, LA Weekly, and XXL Magazine, he has written extensively on arts topics for local and national publications. He currently teaches drawing and History of Art at Ivy Tech Community College. While most are views of Bloomington, the show also contains two paintings from a recent trip to Italy, including a view of the ancient city of Matera, carved into the limestone cliffs in the southern region of Puglia. These paintings were executed in gouache, an opaque watercolor, over the past five years.

On Friday, March 4, beginning at 5 p.m., The Venue will host the opening of a showing and sale of jewelry by Lorraine Farrell, a.k.a Fossil Rain, and museum-quality, hand- painted bird lithographs by “The Bird Man,” John Gould.
Through this show and sale, Lorraine Farrell, who will attend, hopes to reconnect with many of her former customers from the days of Fossil Rain and expose new clientele to her unique jewelry designs. “The metalwork I employ (in my jewelry) is purposely minimal, allowing the inherent beauty of each fossil, gemstone, and mineral to carry the overall design.” Having secured her art education in England and Indiana University, Lorraine brings her vast experience to each piece, capturing beauty while preserving a clear and powerful connection to the Earth.
John Gould (1804-1881) is universally recognized as the father of modern aviary art, hence “The Bird Man.” Gould traveled from England around the world, seeking out subjects for his bird lithographs. He then partnered with prominent artists of the day to produce limited editions, hand-painted masterpieces. The pieces in this show are beautifully matted, framed, and covered with museum glass. These works are rare, stunning, and yet reasonably priced. They have a beauty that has and will continue to stand the test of time.
For Gallery Walk, we will serve our gourmet soup and other refreshments. Join us.

Faculty/Student Recital – Trombone Choir (Carl Lenthe, director)

Quarryland’s biggest affair ever! Includes 5 wine tastings and a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of Oliver Winery, luscious desserts provided by BLU Boy Chocolate Cafe & Cakery, hors-d’oeuvers by Board & Blade Catering served by the men of Quarryland, and over the top performances by Quarryland Men’s Chorus members and local performers, including Janiece Jaffe, Jerry Beasley, and Thea Smith. Make a weekend of it and plan to stay in Bloomington after the event!

Tickets are available through the BCT box office.

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