The seventh annual Taste of East Africa will be hosted by Kilimanjaro Education Outreach (KILEO) is a family-friendly benefit where you’ll enjoy an East African buffet dinner, traditional music and art, a silent auction—and more!
Proceeds from the Taste will help support education in East Africa. KILEO, a registered non-profit organization, has been helping children from remote villages and urban slums. Aiding a school for disabled children as well as orphans from a ferry disaster. Providing books, maps, food and required clothing to deserving young people.
Buy tickets for Taste of East Africa in advance from Buskirk Chumley Theater box office, 114 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN. Or, order by phone at (812) 323-3020 or online at www.BCTboxoffice.com.

The Bloomington Organic Gardeners Association (BOGA) will host a free plant swap on Saturday, October 8, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Bloomington Farmers’ Market. Bring plants and seeds to share and/or swap. Native plants, tree saplings, and seeds are encouraged but all non-invasive plants are welcome. For more information contact Jenivee at [email protected].

Thomas T. Solley atrium, second floor, sculpture terrace, second floor

Eskenazi Museum of Art is glad to bring back free yoga classes, on the second Saturday of the month, thanks to the support of Vibe Yoga Studio in Bloomington. Yoga will take place on the second floor of the museum’s Thomas T. Solley atrium or, when weather allows, outdoors on the museum’s sculpture terrace. A Vibe Yoga Studio instructor will lead a one-hour class inviting participants to stretch their minds and bodies as they meditate on the beauty and serenity that surrounds them. Due to the popularity of this program, and in order to maintain a peaceful environment, indoor classes will be capped at twenty-three people. Participants must bring their own mat. We also recommend bringing a water bottle, dressing comfortably, and arriving early as these classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required. Yoga at the Eskenazi Museum of Art is made possible in part by Vibe Yoga Studio.

https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/calendar/161008-yoga.html

See examples of ripe seed as it appears when ready for collection from the garden accompanied by the “finished” seed after it has been cleaned and prepared for storage. Join us for an educational workshop to learn more about seed saving. We will discuss why seed saving is important to us today and the benefits of collecting your own seed. Learn basic seed saving techniques, how to successfully obtain viable seeds that are true to type from open-pollinated plants. Observe some of the best methods for collecting, cleaning and storing your seed for future use. Learn about germination testing for seed viability. Experts will be available to answer your gardening questions.

Meet other seed savers and enjoy some refreshments!

To register for this FREE educational workshop e-mail Sherry Wise at [email protected] or call (812)855-1858 .

Brian Gordy & Wyatt LeGrand will be the featured artists at the Brown County Art Guild during the month of October.

Located in the heart of Nashville, the Brown County Art Guild is open during the month of October Monday-Saturday from 11-5 and Sunday 12-4. Wyatt LeGrand will hold a painting demonstration from 2-4 p.m. prior to a reception during the Second Saturday Village Art Walk on October 8, from 4-8 p.m. at the Brown County Art Guild at 48 S. Van Buren Street in Nashville, IN. Brian Gordy will hold a watercolor demonstration on the following Saturday on October 15, from 2-4 p.m. with a piano and violin concert following from 4-6 p.m. For more information, call 812.988.6185 or visit http://www.browncountyartguild.org

The Monroe County Energy Challenge will be giving out 1,000 free LED light bulbs as part of its newest energy initiative, Project Porchlight! All visitors will receive a free LED, be entered to win free home weatherization kits, and can have fun pedaling our energy bikes, learning weatherization techniques or playing energy games.

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.

Featured Guild Artist Member Wyatt LeGrand will host a free painting demonstration at the Brown County Art Guild on Saturday, October 8, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. prior to the Second Saturday Village Art Walk.

About the artist: Wyatt LeGrand is an artist from southern Indiana. While growing up in the small, scenic town of Bloomfield, Wyatt soon became acknowledged by the community for his skills as an artist. After winning numerous art awards and honors as a boy, it became apparent that Wyatt would pursue a career in the arts. Wyatt’s passion for painting is matched only by his passion to teach. His desire to share his knowledge and skill with students of all ages has led to many teaching opportunities and rewarding experiences as an educator. It is Wyatt’s intent to continue pursuing opportunities as an educator, whether it is in the public school arena, artist workshops or from his own studio. Wyatt has been a member artist at the Brown County Art Guild since 2011.

A newly-curated collection of exquisite paintings by artist legend, Peter Max, will be on exhibition and available for acquisition in a presentation at CV Art, the Indianapolis area’s premier fine art gallery. Peter Max will make two very special appearances at the gallery and all appearances are complimentary and open to the public with RSVP’s required. Previews begin Saturday, October 1 with a Preview Event Friday, September 30 from 6-8 pm. There are two scheduled Meet the Artist receptions: Friday, October 7 from 7-9 pm and Saturday, October 8 from 4-7 pm. All artworks are on exhibition and available for acquisition. Visit www.cvartandframe.com for more info. RSVPs are required: 317-873-2976 or [email protected].

4 decades/4 genres: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s rock, pop, country & blues! Featuring the talented professional performers of One Pulse Entertainment: Jenn Cristy, Eric Brown, Kaci Bays & Alex Flores. Live band & vocalists. Also see 3 other superb live revues by One Pulse at Playhouse Sept 2-Oct 8: RESPECT, Hillbilly Cats & Working Class Heroes. BC beer & wine sold in the auditorium.