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The Art Behind the Music: Up Close With Lotus Stage Backdrops
September 7 - 29 | Hours Vary Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center | Miller, Treasurer’s, and Vault Galleries Free + Open to the Public Explore the world of Lotus stage backdrops up close for the first time in this unique exhibit. Featuring the following works: 2001 Piece/Full Impression, 2003 “An extravaganza of…
Find out more »Lotus Thursday Kick-Off Concert
Lotus Kick-Off Concert Featuring Uncle Earl and Mamadou Kelly Thursday, September 27 | 7:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Tickets $20 in advance/$25 day of show BUY TICKETS NOW! Don’t miss the long-awaited Lotus reunion of Uncle Earl (US), the stringband supergroup that is Abigail Washburn, Kristin Andreassen, KC Groves, and…
Find out more »Festival Arts Village
Festival Arts Village Friday, Sept. 28 & Saturday, Sept. 29 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm daily 6th St., between Walnut & Washington FREE | All Ages | Open to Public Free all-ages fun and open to the public, Arts Village is located in the heart of the Festival. Enjoy…
Find out more »Projection Mapping Display
Friday, September 28 & Saturday, September 29 Twilight-Midnight | Monroe County Courthouse Dome Free | Open to the Public When it gets dark, be sure to turn your attention to the Monroe County Courthouse dome for for a dazzling 360° “projection-mapping” display celebrating 25 years of the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival in Bloomington.…
Find out more »“Big Tent” Multimedia Experience
Friday, September 28 & Saturday, September 29 6:00-midnight | 4th & Washington Streets (fenced area) Free | Open to the Public Programming Details TBA Big Tent, a 360° video and audio projection installation/venue (free, located at 4th & Washington), leverages immersive technology to create a unique, communal viewing experience for Festival attendees. In this age…
Find out more »Friday Evening Showcases
Lotus Friday Evening Showcases Friday, September 28 | 6:00 pm - Midnight Various venues in downtown Bloomington BUY TICKETS NOW! YOUR WRISTBAND is your passport to music and dance from around the globe! Venues range from classic theaters and clubs, to standing-room street tents, to churches where traditional music shines. Single-night or Fri/Sat weekend…
Find out more »IU Marching Hundred Drumline
We're celebrating our 25th anniversary with a little help from one of the greatest university drumlins in the country! The IU Drumline will perform in the Festival HQ area on Kirkwood in front of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
Find out more »Festival Unwind Yoga Part I
Festival Unwind Yoga Part I Saturday, September 29 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Inside the "Big Tent" Multimedia Experience (4th and Washington St.) FREE; voluntary donations accepted Restore yourself mid-Festival with a unique yoga experience set inside a special art installation. Students of all levels are welcome to join this accessible practice and encouraged…
Find out more »Rio Mira Community Celebration / Rio Mira Celebración de la Comunidad
Rio Mira Community Celebration / Rio Mira Celebración de la Comunidad Saturday, September 29 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm St. Paul Catholic Center (1413 E. 17th St. Bloomington, IN 47408) FREE and open to the public / GRATIS y abierto al público Multilingual program in Spanish and English / Programa multilingüe en español e inglés (Para…
Find out more »James Hill “Booster Uke” Ukulele Workshop
Join award-winning, chart-topping, ukulele artist James Hill for a workshop that will boost your uke skills, no matter what your level! FREE -- limited capacity, pre-registration required.
Find out more »Lotus in the Park
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 29 | Noon - 5:00pm Waldron, Hill, and Buskirk Park (Third Street Park, 331 S. Washington St.) FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES A full afternoon of performances, workshops, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy the festivities. Lotus in the Park…
Find out more »Lotus Ukulele Jam
Join award-winning, chart-topping, ukulele artist James Hill for a workshop that will boost your uke skills, no matter what your level! FREE -- limited capacity, pre-registration required.
Find out more »Saturday Evening Showcases
Lotus Saturday Evening Showcases Saturday, September 29 | 6:00 pm - Midnight Various venues in downtown Bloomington BUY TICKETS NOW! YOUR WRISTBAND is your passport to music and dance from around the globe! Venues range from classic theaters and clubs, to standing-room street tents, to churches where traditional music shines. Single-night or Fri/Sat weekend passes…
Find out more »Festival Parade
Lotus Festival Parade Saturday, September 29 | 8:30-9:00 pm Downtown Bloomington FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Meet at 4th & Washington; ends at Buskirk Chumley Theater. Follow the big brass-band sounds of Festival artist Lemon Bucket Orkestra (Canada) and join in as the procession takes over Walnut Ave. Grab a flag, shake a tail…
Find out more »Festival Unwind Yoga Part II
Festival Unwind Yoga Part II Sunday, September 30 | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center - Rose Firebay (122 S. Walnut St.) FREE; voluntary donations accepted Unwind and restore with a unique yoga experience after an exciting Festival weekend. Students of all levels are welcome to join this accessible practice…
Find out more »Sunday World Spirit Concert
Sunday World Spirit Concert Sunday, September 30 | 3:00 pm (Doors at 2:30 pm) Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Admission: Your commemorative 25th anniversary Lotus Pin The 2018 Commemorative Pin ($5) gets you into the Sunday World Spirit Concert so that you can wrap up your Festival weekend with a celebration of music close…
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