BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Lotus - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Lotus
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lotusfest.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lotus
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T224114Z
CREATED:20260911T040020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T224114Z
UID:28256-1789664400-1789668000@www.lotusfest.org
SUMMARY:Community Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, welcoming space to make art\, get creative\, and connect with others? Community Art Club is a free\, drop-in art space led by Lotus Teen Engagement Lead Noga Gordon. \nEach week\, participants can explore different crafts\, creative projects\, and hands-on activities in a relaxed environment. All ages and experience levels are welcome\, whether you love making art or just want to try something new. \nThursdays | 5–6 PM\nLotus Education & Arts Foundation\n105 S. Rogers St.\, Bloomington\, IN\nFree • Drop-ins welcome\nParking is available in the Regions Bank lot. \nCome create\, connect\, and share your ideas!
URL:https://www.lotusfest.org/event/community-art-club-2/
LOCATION:105 S. Rogers Street
CATEGORIES:Arts Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lotusfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Site-Event-Images-2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260808T201537Z
CREATED:20260806T232839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T201537Z
UID:28113-1790758800-1790879400@www.lotusfest.org
SUMMARY:Conversations in Bloom: A Symposium on Arts\, Community\, and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on Sale Now!\n\nSeptember 30 – October 1\, 2026\nTwo-day Event Cost: $37 ($35 + processing fees) / Student Discount $11 ($9 + processing fees)\nThis event spans 2 days at 3 venues. Wednesday\, 9/30/26 from 9:00 AM – Midnight and Thursday\, 10/1/26 from 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM.\n\nLocation\n\nThe iFell Gallery – 415 W. Fourth Street Bloomington\, IN 47404\nFAR Center for Contemporary Arts – 202 S Rogers St\, Bloomington\, IN 47404\nCicada Cinema – 615 N. Fairview St\, Suite 1\, Bloomington\, IN 47404\n\nLotus is hosting a series of conversations about the crucial role that the arts play in building our communities and identities. Conversations in Bloom: A Symposium on Arts\, Community\, and Memory invites participants to consider how the arts help us make sense of the world around us\, connect individual and collective experience\, and understand the communities we share. \nThis event is ticketed and open to the public. A detailed schedule of events and speakers is coming soon! \nWhat can you expect?\nConversation and dialogue are the beating hearts of this symposium. We have designed the program around a summer-long collaborative planning process with an emphasis on open and interactive session formats. On both days\, the symposium offers an “UnConferencing” space for attendees and presenters to share questions\, ideas\, and feedback with one another. \nSymposium sessions will engage with themes such as: \n\nCreative Placemaking: Community Projects and Renovating Spaces\nStorytelling and Our Shared Futures\nCultivating Intergenerational Collaboration in Arts and Culture\nThe Role of Global Arts Education in Our Communities\nCreative Aging and Folk Arts Practice\n\nTo conclude the program we invite you to attend a keynote session with Michael Orlove (National Endowment for the Arts) and Dr. John Fenn III (American Folklife Center) \nConversations in Bloom is intended to be both a forum for shared reflection and a space for professional development. Participants will discuss the opportunities and challenges of activating\, celebrating\, and preserving community culture through the arts\, while also considering how personal\, institutional\, and communal histories are interwoven into the fabric of Bloomington’s cultural life. \nWho will be there?\nCommunity partners for this event include: Cicada Cinema\, Blueline Media\, MDWST Fable\, Black Vulture Project\, Monroe County History Center\, Exodus Refugee\, Traditional Arts Indiana\, Indiana University Arts and Humanities Council\, Indiana University Center for the Study of Global Change\, Indiana University Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology…and most importantly YOU!
URL:https://www.lotusfest.org/event/conversations-in-bloom-a-symposium-on-arts-community-and-memory/
CATEGORIES:Lotus Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lotusfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Firefly_Gemini-Flash_Remove-September-30-October-1-and-iFell-FAR-Center-427672.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T141820Z
CREATED:20260523T141803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T141820Z
UID:27619-1790964000-1791064800@www.lotusfest.org
SUMMARY:Arts Village
DESCRIPTION:Friday October 2nd from 6PM – 10PM\nSaturday October 3rd from 6PM – 10PM\nKirkwood on the Square (Between College Ave and Walnut)\nThe Arts Village is where creativity comes to life during the festival weekend. Wander through a vibrant evening atmosphere filled with live art demonstrations\, interactive activities\, local and regional artists\, and a Night Bazaar celebrating handmade work\, creativity\, and community. Discover new artists\, try your hand at creative experiences\, and enjoy the energy of the festival after dark. \nDuring the festival-wide break at 8:30 PM Friday evening\, enjoy a special Taste of the IU Drumline bringing rhythm and excitement to the heart of downtown. Then on Saturday evening\, the 2026 Parade returns\, lighting up the streets with music\, movement\, and celebration once again. \nThe Arts Village is alive from 6 PM – 10 PM on Friday\, October 2nd and Saturday\, October 3rd\, 2026. This is a free event to attend. Donations are appreciated and help support the mission of the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation. \nInterested in participating as an artist? Email KP at associatedirector@lotusfest.org.
URL:https://www.lotusfest.org/event/arts-village-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exhibits & Installations,Free Event,Arts Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lotusfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/art-village.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T010103Z
CREATED:20260511T235908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T010103Z
UID:27520-1791028800-1791043200@www.lotusfest.org
SUMMARY:Arts Camp
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3\n12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nThe annual Lotus Arts Camp is back..this time on the Square! Join us on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM for an afternoon of free\, family-friendly crafts\, activities\, and community fun in the heart of downtown. \nFamilies are invited to explore hands-on activities\, connect with local organizations\, and celebrate creativity together. Admission is free and all are welcome. \nInterested in partnering with the Arts Camp?\nCommunity partners are invited to host a hands-on craft\, activity\, or interactive experience for kids and families. Or contact our production manager – Chaz Mottinger at productionmanager@lotusfest.org.
URL:https://www.lotusfest.org/event/arts-camp/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lotus Event,Arts Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lotusfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Site-Event-Images.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T010755Z
CREATED:20260523T144024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T010755Z
UID:27635-1791059400-1791059400@www.lotusfest.org
SUMMARY:Parade Through the Lights
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 3rd\nTime: 8:30 PM\nLocation: Courthouse Square\nAs the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow\, the Lotus Festival Parade invites the community to step into a living work of art. Led by the spirit of Lotus and brought to life through music\, dance\, movement\, and imagination\, this illuminated procession transforms downtown into a celebration of connection and creativity.\nGuided by the warm light of the Trail of Luminaria\, participants and spectators alike will journey together through a night filled with rhythm\, color\, and wonder. From handmade lanterns to spontaneous joy\, every light and every person becomes part of the story. \nAll are welcome. All are needed. Whether you dance\, carry a lantern\, create art\, volunteer\, or simply walk beside us\, your presence helps brighten the path forward. \nInterested in joining the effort\, volunteering\, or partnering?\nEmail KP at associatedirector@lotusfest.org and share your light.
URL:https://www.lotusfest.org/event/parade-through-the-lights-2026/
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Lotus Festival,Arts Activity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lotusfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Site-Event-Images-2.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T221734Z
CREATED:20260808T205455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T221734Z
UID:28148-1791104400-1791115200@www.lotusfest.org
SUMMARY:Festival Unwind Yoga
DESCRIPTION:$10 donation suggested at the door. Limited tickets available! \nThe event is at Nourishing Heart Studio. \nStudents of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Participants may drop in or leave as they choose. Multiple teachers will be on hand to demonstrate. Lotus Festival artists are invited to participate in these yoga sessions along with Festival patrons and the general public. All voluntary donations support Lotus Blossoms Education & Outreach programs and Lotus Education and Arts Foundation. \nOrder Tickets \n9–9:50 a.m. — Slow Flow with Live Acoustic Sound\nWith Matece Skow and Sarah Flint\nA grounding\, spacious practice accompanied by live acoustic music—a gentle continuation of the Festival experience. \n10–10:50 a.m. — Rhythm & Roots: An All-Levels Community Flow\nA joyful\, accessible practice set to music from around the world. Move\, breathe\, and reconnect in a class celebrating rhythm\, community\, and our shared humanity. \n11 a.m.–11:50 a.m. — Soulful Soundscape\nWith Jill Courtney\nImmersive sound from various instruments and crystal bowls invite the body to soften\, the nervous system to settle\, and the Festival weekend to come to a deeply restful close.
URL:https://www.lotusfest.org/event/festival-unwind-yoga-2026/
LOCATION:Nourishing Heart Studio\, 582 E Hillside Dr #1\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lotusfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/yoga-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR