Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington Presents:

Freedom From Anxiety, a Mini-Retreat

SATURDAY, May 22 | 10AM – 1PM

with Guest Teacher, Gen Kelsang Gomlam
Resident Teacher at KMC Madison

Many people suffer from feelings of fear and constant anxiety or are simply overwhelmed by the stress and demands of everyday life. During this talk, Buddhist nun Gen Gomlam will explore different ways of thinking about stressful circumstances, derived from Buddha’s teachings. These teachings and meditations can help us to become fearless in the face of adversity and deal with our negative emotions more confidently and effectively.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

10:00 – 11AM — Session 1

11:15AM – 12PM — Session 2

12:15 – 1PM — Session 3

An email with links to the live stream video will be sent within 24 hours of the retreat. Following the retreat, you will be sent links to watch within 72 hours if you wish. $20 adults, $15 students. Email: [email protected]. For more info and to register, website address:

https://www.meditationinbloomington.org/may22-freedom-from-anxiety

Travel through time and fashion with the Indiana Historical Costume Society! Bring your own picnic blanket and/or lawn chairs to the Monroe County History Center for an outdoor showcase of the fashions created by the Costume Society.

Tickets for the event are $5 and are available at monroehistory.org/fashion-through-ages/. Refreshments provided by Cup & Kettle. Masks are required.

Pop up art show featuring Melissa Wyatt

Who is Bloomington’s Best Band? The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is determined to find out! We’ve recruited a panel of local music and performance experts to judge bands representing various genres.

Eight local bands will be performing completely original music for the judges over three rounds, each round getting progressively harder. Round 1 will have one prerecorded 10-minute set per band. Round 2 will have one pre-recorded 20-minute set per band. The Final Round will have three bands perform 30-minute sets to a limited in-person audience, including judges. None of the competing bands are currently signed with a record label (yet!). The winner of the contest will be announced live at the end of the concert and be awarded the $1,000 cash prize and title of “Bloomington’s Best Band!” The runner-up will receive a $500 cash prize and all bands will receive virtual exposure and a chance at being discovered!

Criteria for Judgment
Judges will rate bands on a scale from 1-5 in 4 categories.
Musicianship: Technical skill & dynamics between players
Performance Quality: Stage presence, production value & general presentation
Genre: Authentic genre representation
Originality: Song writing & overall concept
While each judge can award up to 20 points per band, there will also be an audience choice. The popular vote will award an additional 20 points. Thanks to Mandolin’s livestreaming software, you will be able to vote from home during each performance!

The estimated length of each program is 90 minutes. Each show will start at 7pm and will be broadcast virtually on Mandolin. Virtual ticket holders will receive a link via email the week of the show from [email protected]. You will have to create a free Mandolin account if you don’t have one yet! Access to the broadcast will be available on Mandolin for 48 hours after each premiere. For technical support contact [email protected]. Doors open at 6:30pm for in-person patrons of the final show on June 3rd. Masks are required.

The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington presents “A Pickle,” a darkly comedic look at the Minnesota State Fair, pickle prejudice, and culture clash – based on a true story! Join us via Zoom May 20-23, for this hilarious one-woman show, directed by Francesca Sobrer, starring Chicago-based actor Annabel Armour.

When: Thur, May 20 at 7:30pm; Sat, May 22 at 7:30pm; Sun, May 23 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom (all times EST)

RSVP here to attend: https://forms.gle/LdFGx89MHFX2HAK8A

This is a benefit for JTB. Suggested Donation: $25

Talkbacks: Directly following the Thursday and Saturday performances. Join us on May 20 to meet the real Doris and on May 23 to meet playwright Deborah Yarchun.