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Tuesday May 01, 2012

3D Student Film Showcase - 'Made in Indiana' series

  • May 1, 2012
  • Venue: IU Cinema Center
  • Address: 1213 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
  • Phone: 812-856-2503
  • Times: 6:30 pm
  • Admission: Free but tickets required, IU Auditorium Box Office
  • www.cinema.indiana.edu

This program highlights the stereoscopic 3D artistry, creativity, and technical accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff at Indiana University. Join us for an evening of adventure and education in the third dimension as we show you student pro... more

Made in Bloomington - Program 1 – Made in Indiana Series

This shorts program was curated by the Indiana Filmmaker's Network - Bloomington Chapter. All films were made by IFN members. The Indiana Filmmakers Network works to facilitate dialogue among film and video makers in the state of Indiana. They endeav... more

May Day Morris Dancing

  • May 1, 2012
  • Location: Monroe County Courthouse lawn
  • Address: Downtown on the square, Bloomington, IN 47401
  • Phone: 812-606-4069
  • Times: 6:45 am and Noon
  • Admission: Free

The Bloomington Quarry Morris Dancers will perform at dawn (6:45 a.m.) and again at noon, to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Morris dancing is a traditional English custom, performed on May Day in villages around the UK. Music, bells, hankies & ... more

Painting Demonstration Featuring Dawn Adams

  • May 1, 2012
  • Venue: The Venue Fine Art & Gifts
  • Address: 114 S. Grant Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Phone: 812-339-4200
  • Times: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
  • Admission: Free

“A Painting Demonstration” by Dawn Adams On Tuesday, May 1st, beginning at 5:30 pm. The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will host a painting demonstration by Artist Dawn Adams. Dawn will demonstrate some of the unusual and original techniques ... more

Tranquil Power: The Art of Perle Fine

Perle Fine (1905–1988) was one of the few women artists in the inner circle of the Abstract Expressionists. Fine’s exploration of abstraction is traced through a selection of paintings, prints, drawings, and wood assemblages dating from t... more

Urban Landscape: A Selection of Papercuts by Qiao Xiaoguang

Qiao, born in Hebei, China, in 1957, is a professor and deputy dean of the Cultural Department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China, and director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Center. He is inspired by ancient Chinese ar... more

Creation: an intergenerational art project

  • May 1, 2012
  • Location: Trinity Episcopal Church
  • Address: 111 S. Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Phone: 812-330-8052
  • Times: 9 am - 4 pm, daily
  • Admission: free
  • www.trinitybloomington.org

This intergenerational art project features nine mosaic tiled panels which symbolize different aspects of creation. Created by participants of all ages, the pieces are connected by the common circle created by a mirror.

Muse Whisperings: Two Exhibits in One

  • May 1, 2012
  • Location: Monroe County Public Library
  • Address: 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Phone: 812-332-2355
  • Times: regular library hours
  • Admission: free

What does Jazz look like? Can you see a symphony in your mind's eye? This art exhibit showcases the water color paintings of older adults living at Sterling House, who paint to music. Lotus banners created by Bell Trace residents will also be exhi... more

Permaculture + Potager: An Edible Eden

  • May 1, 2012
  • Venue: WonderLab
  • Address: 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
  • Phone: 812-337-1337 ext.25
  • Times: Tues.-Sat., 9:30 am - 5 pm | Sun., 1- 5 pm
  • Admission: Museum admission
  • www.wonderlab.org

An art exhibition of photos by Jami Scholl showcasing the natural beauty found in edible produce from nature and from the kitchen garden.

The Kinsey Institute Art Exhibit "Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze"

Man as Object presents works of art that examine the visibility of men and masculinity from female/feminist/transgender perspectives. By surveying the ways men are represented in contemporary art by women, this exhibition opens new dialogues regardi... more

Wrapped in Power: An Introduction to Cotton and Indigo in West Africa

Raymond and Laura Wielgus Gallery of the Arts of Africa, the South Pacific, and the Americas, Focalpoint, third floor Locally produced cotton and indigo dyes continue to play prominent roles in West African myths, beliefs, and ritual practices, in sp... more

Peoples Park Lunch Concert Series

  • May 1, 2012
  • Location: Peoples Park
  • Address: Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN
  • Phone: 812-349-3748
  • Times: 11:30 am - 1 pm
  • Admission: Free

Stroll Downtown for a toe-tapping lunch break at Peoples Park! Grab some lunch from a local restaurant or brown bag from home, but spend your Tuesday lunch break at Peoples Park! May 1st- Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen May 8th- Starkraven May 15th... more

Indiana University Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts BFA Thesis 3 Exhibition

The Grunwald Gallery of Art is pleased to announce upcoming IU Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Shows. Artworks created by graduating BFA students from all Studio areas will be featured. Student shows give advanced Fine Arts student’s opportunitie... more

Personal Accents: Accessories Around the World

  • May 1, 2012
  • Venue: Mathers Museum of World Cultures
  • Address: 416 N. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Times: Tues. - Fri., 9 a, - 4:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 1 - 4:30 pm
  • Admission: Free Admission

From beetle-wing necklaces to iPods, this exhibit features personal accessories and their practical, decorative, and social roles around the world.

Picturing Archaeology

  • May 1, 2012
  • Venue: Mathers Museum of World Cultures
  • Address: 416 N. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Phone: 812-855-6873
  • Times: Regular Museum Hours
  • Admission: Free Admission

Described in their words and illustrated by their images, Indiana University archaeologists present their research and fieldwork around the world in this new exhibit at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures/Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology.

Blended Harmonies: Music and Religion in Nepal

  • May 1, 2012
  • Venue: Mathers Museum of World Cultures
  • Address: 416 N. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Phone: 919-593-7910
  • Times: Tues. - Fri., 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Admission: Free Admission

Explores the interconnectedness of Nepalese music and spirituality.

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