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September 2018
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 »June 2019
Lotus Lineup Release Party
Join us for the first-ever Lotus Lineup Release Party for your first chance to listen to and learn about the artists performing during the 2019 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival! The special evening will include Switchyard's brews, Pili's Party Tacos, and special introductions featuring some of Bloomington's most well-versed music advocates. You'll also have first dibs on pre-sale…
Find out more »September 2019
26th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival
Save the date for the 26th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival as it returns to the heart of Bloomington, Indiana, September 26-29, 2019. We look forward to our 26th year of filling the downtown streets with an eclectic blend of global sound and spectacle. For more than two decades, the non-profit Lotus Education and Arts…
Find out more »Free Lotus Festival Events
The Lotus Festival schedule is packed! From performances with artists to interactive art exhibits. There’s something for every person of every age. The best part? So many Festival events are free, thanks to donors, sponsors, and all the volunteers that bring it together. Here are some of the free activities happening at Lotus Festival next…
Find out more »Cicada Song — A Workshop/Demonstration of Music and Culture of the Dong (Kam) People of Southwestern China
Cicado Song Workshop featuring Yandong Grand Singers of China Thursday, September 26 | 5:00 pm Mathers Museum of World Cultures | 416 North Indiana Ave. FREE Living in the mountainous areas of Southwestern China, the Dong (Kam) people have developed a unique culture in which music plays a central part. Without a…
Find out more »Lotus Thursday Kick-Off Concert
Lotus Kick-Off Concert Featuring Çudamani Thursday, September 27 | 7:00 pm (Doors 6:30) Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 day of show Every year the Lotus Kick-Off Concert begins the fun and excitement for Lotus Fest. Don’t miss this year’s opening concert featuring the remarkable Çudamani ensemble…
Find out more »Lotus in the Meadow
Lotus in the Meadow with 47Soul Thursday, September 26 | 9:00 pm Dunn Meadow | Corner of Indiana Ave. & 7th St. FREE Walk down after the Lotus Kick-Off Concert and put on your dancing shoes for a new co-production with Lotus and the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Indiana University (IU) Union Board…
Find out more »Lotus Festival Arts Village
FESTIVAL ARTS VILLAGE Friday, Sept. 25 & Saturday, Sept. 26 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm each night 6th St., between Walnut & Washington | FREE Enjoy two evenings of engaging activities for the whole family! Create chalk-drawing masterpieces, get your hula-hooping on, make a Lotus luminaria, and take a stroll through the installation, make a mandala, be part…
Find out more »Festival Unwind Yoga I
Festival Unwind Yoga I Sat. Sept. 28 10:30am-noon First Presbyterian Church, Lyman Hall (221 E. 6th St.) Enter from the doors facing the parking lot behind the church on 7th St. Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Sessions contain multiple segments…
Find out more »Frontera Bugalú Connecting Borders Community Celebration
Saturday, September 28 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Far Center for Contemporary Arts | 505 W. 4th St FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES Participate in an interactive workshop with Frontera Bugalú, learning rhythms of "border folk" music, along with some choruses to songs touching on social issues experienced by those who…
Find out more »Lotus in the Park
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 28 | 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 »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.
Find out more »Festival Unwind Yoga II
Festival Unwind Yoga II Sun. Sept. 29 11am-12:30pm Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, Rose Firebay (122 S. Walnut St.) Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Sessions contain multiple segments and participants may drop in or leave as they choose. Multiple…
Find out more »Songwriting Workshop with Sofía Viola & Dat Garcia
Sunday, September 29 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monroe County Public Library | 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Meeting Room 1C FREE | Limited Capacity | Pre-Registration required Learn songwriting from #LotusFest2019 artist Sofía Viola with Dat Garcia. FREE Workshop for women ages 12+. Empower women in music! All women and non-binary people are invited…
Find out more »Sunday Closing Concert
Sunday Closing Concert with Steam Machine and Jayme Stone's Folklife Sunday, September 29 | 3:00 pm (Doors at 2:30 pm) Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Admission: Your commemorative 26th anniversary Lotus Pin Each year the Sunday Closing Concert wraps-up the Lotus Fest weekend with a celebration of music close to home with a salute…
Find out more »June 2020
Lotus Lineup Release Party, Virtual Edition
Even though we need to be distant physically, we can still enjoy each other's company, find out the amazing lineup for this year's Lotus Festival, and savor some excellent beer, cider, or non-alcoholic beverages from our event partner, Switchyard Brewing Company. The Lineup Release Party will take place on Thursday, June 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.…
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