Open to anyone, the goal of this class is learn how to use kettle bells to increase strength, endurance and flexibility to recover from chronic and acute overuse injuries, and learn a safe way to train yourself. This class will help you eliminate or minimize post-workout soreness and fatigue. This is a great class for anyone with a “bad” knee, shoulder, hip, back–anything that keeps you from feeling your best.

On Tuesday, may 30th beginning at 5:30 p.m., as a part of our When Art Heals series, The Venue will host a presentation of NAMI by Christine Talley Haseman, a Board Member of NAMI, a practicing local attorney and former Monroe Circuit Court Judge. Christine has a particular interest in increasing the availability and ease of access to mental health care and mental health services in our community.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on mental health. Today, it is an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
What They Do
NAMI educates Offered in thousands of communities across the United States through NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, its education programs ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators get the support and information they need.
NAMI advocates NAMI shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and provides volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states.
NAMI listens. NAMI responds personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free referral, information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many.
Nami leads. Public awareness events and activities, including Mental Illness Awareness Week and NAMIWalks, successfully fight stigma and encourage understanding. NAMI works with reporters on a daily basis to make sure our country understands how important mental health is.
Join us to learn more about this vital local organization.

Team Trivia with Cake for fourth place. Better prizes? for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Is my team is better than your team?!

Weekly all-ages Blues Jam. Host band will play the first set, then invite you & others to join in.

Frank Jones and Scott Freed both reside in Nashville, IN.

Frank Jones is a popular performer who got busy playing music after retiring from his restaurant business. He finally has time to dedicate to presenting his own songs to his loyal audience. Folks just love him and his songs!

Scott Freed is originally from the Midwest, but made his way to California where he worked and raised a family. Freed has won several music competitions – including Blooming Tunes – and several highly sought after festival spots. Scott’s music is high energy, with some very good lyrics.

Stuart Wicke will be visiting us from Louisville, KY. Check him out at www.stuartwike.com. He’s a dedicated singer-songwriter who’s making a name for himself in the north KY and southern IN area and we hope to get his music heard in the Bloomington area! Stuart has performed with us in the past. Welcome back, Stuart!
Don’t forget – the Showcase is FREE
Must be 21+ to enter Bears Place Back Room
FREE parking in lot behind Bears place AND on street after 5pm