The Strength of Hoosiers: The Ultimate Sacrifice
“The Ultimate Sacrifice” exhibit honors our Hoosier veterans and their many sacrifices, including death. This exhibit focuses on the personal experiences of those who served rather than on the wars themselves. Visitors, veteran or not, are invited to share their stories or memories of wartime or their beloved veteran within the exhibit. Join is in honoring our Hoosier veterans. Keep an eye out for more educational programs this fall about veterans and wartime. Exhibit open through November 12th.

Forgotten Monroe County
Take a look at “Forgotten Monroe County,” an eerily beautiful look at Monroe County as nature reclaims the handiwork of man. Photographer Kelsey Daniel explores the fascinating theme of rural decay in a post human context. As her motto states: “Something that is falling apart, decayed, or overgrown has more character than something new – it has exponentially more stories to tell.” Exhibit open through September 19th

Life Behind the Wheel
Can you imagine life without your car? Discover how the automobile transformed American society and impacted Monroe County. Explore automotive expressions of recreation and entertainment, fashion, politics, and more in “Life Behind the Wheel”! Join us Sunday, October 2nd for free museum admission and our 3rd Annual Hotrod and Classic Car Show! Exhibit open through December

Community Voices Showcase: United Way
United Way of Monroe County works to create a better world by motivating the power of our community to improve the common good with a focus on health, employment, housing, education, seniors, and childcare. Come see how you can get involved. Exhibit open through October.

Community Voices Showcase: Monroe County Civic Theater
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monroe County Civic Theater is Bloomington’s only all-volunteer amateur community theater dedicated to providing theatre experience and opportunities for all skill levels. Come to the History Center September 23rd, 5-7 for a celebratory evening of theatre. Exhibit open through September

Nearly 70 artists who make something special from almost nothing will participate in the12th annual Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show at The Commons in downtown Columbus, Indiana. The show has become a premier event in southern Indiana, drawing artists from across the Midwest.

All items in the juried show must be made wholly or in part from recycled material, and new beauty can be found in worn leather jackets, broken dishes, mismatched silverware, old sweaters, factory waste and hundreds of other things. Many participating artists are members of prestigious state organizations such as the Indiana Artisan or Kentucky Crafted programs. Déjà Vu has been recognized by the state as an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project, and one creation will be awarded a cash prize for best capturing the spirit and history of 200 years of Hoosier life.

The range of creative work represented in Déjà Vu is enormous, including assemblages, glass, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, wearable art, weaving, woodworking and some creations which each year defy classification.
Doug White of Amelia, Ohio, a woodcarver who specializes in creating birds from wood gathered from fallen trees or reclaimed from demolished buildings, is this year’s featured artist. White has been carving for almost 30 years, but only recently began selling his work.

Join in Bloomington Handmade Market’s 13th event celebrating and supporting shopping local and handmade. Over 60 vendors showing the best of indie handmade, featuring handmade bath and body, screen printed tees, illustrations, cards, and original paintings, gorgeous jewelry, handmade children’s items and clothing and so much more!! Don’t miss out on our annual holiday shopping event at the Convention Center.

This workshop, open to educators and parents alike, will explore several gallery exercises that utilize original masterworks to initiate conversation; illustrate ideas; and encourage discovery, experimentation, and interpretation for children of all ages. Museum admittance and workshop are free. Pre-registration is required by emailing Ed Maxedon at [email protected]

https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/calendar/161112-ew.html

Jesus Christ Superstar

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Directed & Choreographed by George Pinney
Music Direction by Brandon Porter

A musical phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. See the spectacle for the first time or relive the glory of this rock and roll classic. Featuring the hits “Hosanna”, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, and “Superstar”.

Performance dates include November 4, 5, 8-11, 2016 at 7:30 pm and November 12 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Thank you Associate Producers and Theatre Circle Members Sue & Winston Shindell and Partner Level Associate Producers Ruth Albright and Cyndi & Dale Nelson for supporting this production.

“A fairytale opera. A piece of history. A Bloomington premiere.”  Brundibár is presented by The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington and Stages Bloomington Theatre Company.

Hans Krása’s 1938 children’s opera written in German-occupied Prague is a delightful tale. Let us surprise you with the music, history, and stories behind this production that involves a Nazi transit camp, a children’s opera, and collaborations by award winning playwright Tony Kushner and author/illustrator Maurice Sendak.  Includes the curtain raiser, But The Giraffe by Tony Kushner.

Director, Pat Gleeson.  Music Director, Reuben Walker.  Vocal Coach, Susan Swaney.  Lighting Design, Mike Schwandt.  Art and set backdrops, Joe Lee.
A cast of 49 singers and actors, ages 9-18 and four guest children’s choirs.

Thurs. Nov. 10, 7 pm, Sat. Nov 12, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. Nov 13, 2 pm.  Advance tickets recommended

Meet in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium on the first floor for a free, docent-led tour every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Additional tours can be arranged upon request. The museum also offers audio description and touch tours for people with low vision. Walk-ins and kids are welcome. Please contact tour manager Patsy Rahn at [email protected] or (812) 855-7719 for more information.

A psychedelic rock band that also plays blues rock. A mix between British Invasion and the Blues boom.

The Community Justice and Mediation Center presents an evening of spirited companionship, good food, and thought provoking ideas. Featured guest speaker this year is best-selling author and noted story teller, Phil Gulley. Gulley has published 20 books, including the acclaimed Harmony series and his memoir, I Love You, Miss Huddleston: And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood. A semi-finalist for the James Thurber Prize for American Humor, his stories are “tender, thought provoking and downright hilarious.”
Support for this event will enable The Community Justice and Mediation Center to continue their important work of building peace and healing harm in Bloomington and Monroe County. The lively and engaging evening includes dinner, silent auction and music by jazz duo, Evan Main & Jake Jezioro.
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cjamcenter.org/events/harvest-gathering-banquet or by calling 812-336-8677.

The USA International Harp Competition is honored to present 2016 10th USAIHC 4th Prize winner See Hee Hwang in concert at the Indiana University Global & International Studies Building Auditorium, Room 0001, November 12, 2016, at 7:00 P.M.

Miss Hwang program including selected dances from Farkas’ Danses Hongroises, Rossinni’s Zitti Zitti trio from the Barber of Seville, Marescotti’s Mouvement, Godefroid’s Carnival of Venice, Balakirev’s The Lark, Renie’s Legende, Henson-Conant’s Baroque Flamenco, and Ravel’s beloved Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet, and string quartet.

At only 22 years of age, Korean harpist Se Hee Hwang has already garnered international success and attention. Her extensive international success includes winning 4th Prize at the esteemed 10th USA International Harp Competition in 2016, 4th Prize at the 2015 1st Korea International Harp Competition, 1st Prize & Les Harps Camac Special Prize at the 2014 France International Harp Competition, Grand Prize at the 2014 Wein International Music Competition, winner of the 2014 Lyon & Healy Award in China, 3rd Prize at the 2014 Young Artist International Harp Competition, Special Prize at the 3rd Hungary International Harp Competition in 2013, 2nd Prize at the 2012 Japan Nippon International Harp Competition, and the “City of Szeged” and 3rd Prize at the 2010 Osaka International Music Competition. Miss Hwang began playing the harp in 2002 and from an early aged showed promise on the instrument. In addition to international competitions, she has also won national prizes including 1st Prize in the Korean National Music Competition, 1st Prize in the Korean Young Artist Competition, 1st Prize in the Korea Music Competition, and Grand Prize in the Yejeon International Music Competition.

Se Hee Hwang is an active performer and enjoys playing both solo & chamber recitals. Miss Hwang made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2016 as a featured member of the Harpyday Professional Harp Ensemble with music director Jung Kwak. Miss Hwang often appears as a concerto soloist with the Korea National Symphony, Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra, and Dobre Chamber Ensemble. Other featured performances include the Asia Harp Festival 2016 “Rising Star of Asia” concert, the 12th World Harp Congress “Focus on Youth” concert in Sydney, Austrailia, the 33rd Conference of the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion Summer Classic Star Series, the 2nd & 3rd Korean Harp Festival “Rising Stars of Asia” Concerts, 5th Hong Kong Harp Festival Rising Star Opening and Closing concerts, and the Kumho Rising Star Solo Recital Series.

Se Hee Hwang is currently an ambassador for the Green Umbrella Children Association and a member of the Harpyday Professional Harp Ensemble (Music Director, Jung Kwak). Miss Hwang’s primary teachers in Korea are Jung Kwak and Rana Park. She graduated with highest distinction in the music department from Yewon Arts School, the leading school of music, art, and dance in Korea. Currently, Miss Hwang is pursuing an Artist Diploma at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music studying with Distinguished Professor Susann McDonald and Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Harpist Elizabeth Hainen. She is a recipient of the Premier Young Artist Award Scholarship.

The concert will be presented free of charge and a reception will follow the concert in the GISB Atrium.

*** The USAIHC gratefully acknowledges support by the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc.***