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September 2018
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 »The Art Behind the Music: Up Close With Lotus Stage Backdrops Exhibit Opening
September 7 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 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…
Find out more »Community Workshop: Brazilian Carnival Banner Making
Are you part of a neighborhood in Bloomington? a group like Girl Scouts? a school? a community organization? Then come create a banner to celebrate neighborhood pride, group identity, and all that makes up our beloved Bloomington community! A Lotus-sponsored workshop inspired by the banners used in Brazil's Maracatu Carnival tradition.
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 »“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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 - 12:30 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 »September 2019
IU Marching Hundred Drumline
The Indiana University (IU) Marching Hundred Drumline makes a welcome comeback to this year's 26th Lotus Festival. The Drumline functions as an integral part of the IU Marching Hundred. Expect a top-notch performance bridging beats from gown to town. The Drumline Director is led by Ben Handel.
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