Giri & Uma Peters: First Thursday/India Remixed

IU Showalter Arts Plaza 1211 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN, United States

Hear Lotus Blossoms artists Giri & Uma Peters on-stage at April's First Thursday event on the IU campus, part of the spring India Remixed Festival! 

Free

Giri & Uma Peters: First Thursday/India Remixed

IU Showalter Arts Plaza 1211 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN, United States

Hear Lotus Blossoms artists Giri & Uma Peters on-stage at April's First Thursday event on the IU campus, part of the spring India Remixed Festival! 

Free

Giri & Uma Peters Public Performance: Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital

Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis, IN, United States

A brother-and-sister duo from Nashville, Tennessee, Giri & Uma Peters are award-winning multi-instrumentalists who astonish audiences with their refreshing, soulful blend of old-time, roots, and bluegrass music. 

Free

23rd Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar – Family Day

Fairview Elementary School 500 W. 7th St., Bloomington, United States

Saturday, April 7 11:00am - 3:00pm (drop-in) Fairview Elementary School (500 W. 7th St., Bloomington) Free and open to the public The Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts-and-education event for kids and families.  Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the World Bazaar has become a tradition in Monroe County schools — […]

Free

Bloomington Handmade Market Summer Fair

Downtown Bloomington 100 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington

Saturday, June 2 |  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Northside of the Square Downtown Bloomington The Bloomington Handmade Market kicks off the summer with free family fun on June 2 with its Summer Fair. Located on the Square from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., BHM will host 40+ independent makers featuring indie and contemporary crafts like […]

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DREAM Bachata Academy: Exclusive Viewing + Performance

Tuesday, March 5   |   7:30-8:30 p.m. Alumni Hall / Indiana Memorial Union 900 E. 7th Street FREE  •  Open to the Public Stop by Big Tent: Replay to catch an exclusive viewing of the 20-minute teaser to the documentary "Bachata," which features the students and faculty from the DREAM Bachata Academy.  A performance […]

DREAM Bachata Academy Performance at Eskenazi Hospital

Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Wednesday, March 6   |   12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Eskenazi Hospital Lobby 720 Eskenazi Ave.  |  Indianapolis, IN FREE  •  Open to the Public The DREAM Project’s Bachata Academy is the first and only music program dedicated to bachata. A music of the barrios, bachata has become an important Dominican cultural export. While it was once censored, […]

DREAM Bachata Academy Workshop + Performance

Wednesday, March 6   |   7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Lotus Firebay 105 S. Rogers  |  Bloomington, IN FREE  •  Voluntary donations welcome Open to the Public Join us at the Lotus Firebay for a 30-minute introductory dance workshop/demonstration with Ritmos Latinos immediately followed by a performance with the DREAM Bachata Academy. The DREAM Project’s […]

24th Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar – Family Day

Fairview Elementary School 500 W. 7th St., Bloomington, United States

Saturday, March 30 11:00am - 3:00pm (drop-in) Fairview Elementary School (500 W. 7th St., Bloomington) Free and open to the public The Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts-and-education event for kids and families.  Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the World Bazaar has become a tradition in Monroe County schools […]

Free

Lotus 3rd Thursday Virtual Winter Concert Featuring Vox Sambou (January 21)

The second Lotus Virtual Winter Concert, featuring Vox Sambou, with an opening set by Trio Da Kali from the Lotus 2017 Festival archives.We look forward to connecting with you during these winter months! RSVP for this concert to receive reminder emails that contain the links to the virtual event.The concert is FREE and donations are […]

Winter Concert Virtual Series: Vox Sambou

Please join us in staying connected during the dark winter months! The Lotus Third Thursdays Virtual Winter Concert Series will present new artists and archived artist concerts for your enjoyment. Tonight's concert features Vox Sambou and a surprise opening set from the Lotus Archives. All Concerts begin at 7:00 PM These FREE concerts will stream from […]

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Lotus Virtual Winter Concert Featuring Elida Almeida

Our third virtual winter concert on Thursday, February 18 will feature a set by Elida Almeida, an exuberant singer-songwriter from Cape Verde. Sign up HERE. This FREE concert will stream from our Lotus Facebook and Lotus YouTube pages. You can find the concert by: Signing up to receive the concert links by email through Eventbrite. […]

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Lotus Virtual Winter Concert Featuring Elida Almeida

Enjoy a virtual concert from Elida Almeida and a performance by Joshua Thompson from the 2020 Lotus Festival.Join us on Thursday, February 18 for our final Lotus Virtual Winter Concert featuring Elida Almeida. Almeida's warm and powerful voice paired with the Cape Verdian rhythms of batuque, coladera, and tabanka have garnered acclaim throughout Africa, Europe, and […]

Register to pick up a Lotus Blossoms Bazaar Outreach Kit

Choose 4/6/21, 4/7/21, or 4/10/21(Bazaar Community Day) all at the Lotus Firebay.Register to pick up a Lotus Blossoms Bazaar Outreach Kit at the Lotus Firebay (Each family/organization is welcome to register for a maximum of 10 kits). Select one of the following pick-up times:Tuesday, April 6; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM & 4:30 - 6:00 […]

Lotus Blossoms Community Day

Announcing  the 2021 Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar Community Day Saturday, April 10   |   11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Virtual and *In-Person at the Lotus Firebay   Pick-up Lotus Blossoms Outreach Kits featuring hands-on multicultural activities from community partners. Take home supplies for making origami cranes, Lotus tattoos, cookies, and more! View video tutorials from […]

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Lotus Blossoms Education Program

Each year, Lotus Artists visit K-12 schools and community centers across South Central Indiana for a series of interactive performances, talks, and demonstrations on multicultural music traditions. Read more about Lotus Blossoms here.

Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar

Fairview Elementary School 500 W. 7th St., Bloomington, United States

The annual Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts and education event during Blossoms for kids, families, and community members at a participating elementary school. Volunteers from the Bloomington community (and around the world) present arts, music, language, and international crafts that let attendees get their hands on the world with vibrant, high-energy […]

Lotus Blossoms Performance & Education Program

Each year, Lotus Artists visit K-12 schools and community centers across South Central Indiana for a series of interactive performances, talks, and demonstrations on multicultural music traditions. Read more about Lotus Blossoms here.

Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar

Fairview Elementary School 500 W. 7th St., Bloomington, United States

The annual Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural music, dance, and arts education event during Blossoms for kids, families, and community members at a participating elementary school. Volunteers from the Bloomington community (and around the world) present arts, music, language, and international crafts that let attendees get their hands on the world with […]

2024 Lotus Blossoms Bazaar Community Day

Fairview Elementary School Gym

Join us for the 2024 Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar Community Day! This event is FREE and open to the public and will feature live music, dancing, and hands-on activities from around the world. We can't wait to see you there!Food trucks will be there for lunch