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.

Make plans with friends and family to enjoy the delicious food at Chili’s Grill and Bar. For FOUR DAYS from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. each day, starting Monday, March 7th and continuing through Thursday, March 10th, Chili’s Grill and Bar is offering the opportunity to dine and ensure a donation to the Friends of the Library. Pick up a flyer at the library in Bloomington or Ellettsville or download a copy from http://www.mcpl.info/friends and present it when you pay your bill. Chili’s Grill and Bar will donate 15% of your check to Friends of the Library. All proceeds go to fund the numerous and much-used programs offered by the library. Don’t miss this easy way to help your library continue its vital and necessary programming! This offer is valid for Dine In and Carry Out!!

In any form of construction, whether it’s a remodel, residential, or commercial construction, an architect is your best friend.
In a presentation at the Venue on Tuesday eve, March 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m, find out why from two accomplished professionals, Barre Klapper and Dawn Gray, principle architects at Springpoint Architects. Both hold master’s degrees in architecture and have more than 15 years of practical experience in design and construction in Bloomington.
Refreshments will be provided, and The Venue’s fine collection of objets d’art will be on display and available for purchase.
Join us.

These six-time Grammy winners are celebrated for bringing traditional Irish music to the world’s attention—infusing their melodies with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive.

Opal Fly (https://www.facebook.com/opal.fly.1?fref=ts) stole the hearts of the Bloomington residents when she came to town a couple of years ago. She’s spent some time traveling from her hometown in Southern IN – and during that time on the road – ended up in New Orleans for a good bit of time – where she picked up her distinctive style. This little gal plays saxophone and sings like a star – not to mention having songs that keep folks tapping’ their toes. Steev Wisher (http://double-eband.com) is one of the 3 folks who help organize and run the Bloomington Songwriter Showcase. He performs his Rock oriented music on several instruments, but his favorite is his 12 string guitar. His lyrics are beautiful and his sense of humor is becoming one of the favorite parts of the Showcase as he gives his ‘half-time’ announcements. Jack Diamonds (no website given) is the new kid on the block having moved here from Michigan recently – now residing in Worthington IN. He’s young, he’s UBER talented and he’s going to be in good company this evening as we welcome him to his first Showcase.
NO COVER CHARGE – Must be at least 21 to enter.