The Friends of the Library Bookstore Big Fall Sale will be held on the first floor of the library, 303 E Kirkwood, Friday, September 8 through Monday, September 11, offering fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature, as well as audio materials. Hours and prices are 10-6 on Friday and Saturday (50 cents-$1); noon-6 on Sunday (Fill-a-Bag $3 or Fill-a-Box $6; 9-2 on Monday (Free!). All proceeds go to library programs and acquisitions. https://mcpl.info/friends

Several years ago, the government of the small Balkan country, the Republic of Macedonia, embarked on a “beautification” of its capital, Skopje. For the most part, this project consisted of hastily erected monuments to various historical figures and new, quasi-classical facades applied over old buildings. In addition to its divisive nationalist agenda, this project was hugely expensive. Growing evidence suggests that this project was not just an attempt at social re-engineering of Macedonian identity, but also a lucrative money-laundering scheme devised to benefit leading government officials.

In 2016, these monuments and buildings came under attack as various groups of citizens rose together in street protests against the wide-spread perception of the government’s corruption and disregard for the rule of law. Using paint as their ammunition, protesters defaced these buildings and monuments in an expression of their revolt. The government and its supporters dismissed them as hooligans that should be prosecuted within the highly partisan judicial system. Those opposing the government policies saw them as art activists and heroes of a grass-roots movement, which has become known as the “Colorful Revolution.” This panel (Marina Antic, Justin Otten, and Aneta Georgievska-Shine) will explore the movement. The program is sponsored by IU’s Russian and East European Institute; School of Global and International Studies; and the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures. The panel discussion will be free and open to the public.

Garfield, a chubby and sarcastic tabby cat fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays. He deserves it for being the best cat ever! But, it seems that all his friends – Arlene, Odie, Jon, and even his nemesis, Nermal, seem to have forgotten. Me-owch!! Feeling rejected, Garfield ventures out to find adventure, but quickly learns that “home is where the heart…and the food is.”

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Enjoy an evening of delta blues with Rory Block, a critically acclaimed master and purveyor of the genre. Local favorite Austin Lucas is back from tour and will delight with his original songwriting. The concert will benefit Amethyst House, a local treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction.

Moonlight and Magnolias is a clever comedy play about the writers of the movie “Gone With the Wind”. The producer has had enough of delays – he locks his top team away until they finish the script, with hilarious results. The play is based on a legendary Hollywood incident that also light-heartedly explores the struggle between artists’ morals and the film industry’s prejudices. Includes some old-fashioned swearing. Directed by Gerry Pauwels.

Movies in the Park – Fridays at dusk, location varies.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Ryder Film Series present free movies in the parks on the big screen.

Date Location Movie
5/26/2017 Bryan Park Pool Finding Dory (2016-PG)-9pm or dusk
8/18/2017 Bryan Park Pete’s Dragon (2016-PG)- 9pm or dusk
8/25/2017 Butler Park Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015-PG-13)- 8:15pm or dusk
9/1/2017 Bryan Park The Secret Life of Pets (2016-PG)- 8:45pm or dusk
9/8/2017 Waldron, Hill, & Buskirk Park Double Indemnity (1951-NR)- 8:35pm or dusk
9/15/2017 Bryan Park Tomorrowland (2015-PG)- 8:30pm or dusk

Welcome to the fourth presentation of The Kink Show.

The Kink Show is a glimpse into the provocative world of Kink & BDSM. Come explore the darker truths of sexuality and watch as the illicit, taboo, and sensual desires that whisper in the shadows, are brought into the light.

Scenes/Acts are presented with a focus on performance, geared towards enticing the audience and enthralling the senses.

Featuring: Kink/Fetish Scenes, Erotic Poetry, Seductive Performances, Games & other tasty morsels! Dancing will follow after the show.

Please make an effort to look extraordinary, and as sexy as possible to match the vibe of the show. (encouraged, not required)

Doors at: 9pm
Show at: 10pm

September 8th 2017
The Back Door (21+)
$5 General Admission (at the door) / $10 Advanced VIP Seating Package (sold out)