Alash Paoli Performance

First Presbyterian Church of Paoli 110 Northeast First St., Paoli, IN

Black Vulture Project, nonprofit Community Arts Organization in Paoli, and the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation of Bloomington will be hosting a performance by Alash, Tuvan Throat Singers at First Presbyterian Church in Paoli just following the dinner @ 7:00pm (doors at 6:30pm). The performance is FREE and is open to the public. Alash is a […]

Alash Performance at MCPL

Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, United States

Alash is a trio of master throat singers (xöömeizhi) from Tuva, a tiny republic in the heart of Central Asia. Originally created by nomadic people of Central Asia, Alash’s members started training in traditional Tuvan music as children. The group first formed while students at Kyzyl Arts College. Grounded in the art of throat singing […]

Orchid Ensemble at St. Mark’s

St. Mark's United Methodist Church 100 St. Rd. 46, Bloomington, IN

Enjoy a midday break with a free Orchid Ensemble performance at St. Mark's Methodist Church.  The Orchid Ensemble has been tirelessly developing an innovative musical genre based on the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians. Since 1997, Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) on the erhu/Chinese violin, Xiaomei Zhu (Canada/China) on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard (Canada) on […]

Orchid Ensemble Performance

Meadowwood Retirement Community 2455 N Tamarack Trail, Bloomington, IN, United States

The Orchid Ensemble has been tirelessly developing an innovative musical genre based on the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians. Since 1997, Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) on the erhu/Chinese violin, Xiaomei Zhu (Canada/China) on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard (Canada) on percussion have developed a bold, wide-ranging repertoire that includes traditional and contemporary music of China, […]

Firebay Event: Adilei Yodeling Workshop & Performance

Stop by the Lotus Firebay to learn how to yodel with the men of Adilei (Republic of Georgia) and stay for a performance by Adelei.  Both the workshop and the performance are free events, though donations are welcome. About the Artist Though the six vocalists of Adilei hail from diverse backgrounds, the art of choral polyphonic traditions […]

FREE / Donations Welcome

Adilei at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies

Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies 355 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN

Adilei offers the students of Indiana University a chance to learn more about the Republic of Georgia with Georgian choral polyphony. Presented by the Russian and East European Institute, the event takes place in the Shreve Auditorium at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Affairs. About the Artist Though the six vocalists of Adilei hail from […]

Adilei at Eskenazi Hospital

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

Though the six vocalists of Adilei hail from diverse backgrounds, the art of polyphonic traditions binds them together. Adilei’s music is rooted in the western Georgian province of Guria, the home to the most intricate and colorful form of Georgian polyphonic folk singing. Gurian song devotes equal attention to all vocal elements to create unique melodies that come together […]

Sin-Isan Performance

FAR Center for Contemporary Arts 505 W. 4th St., Bloomington, IN

Lotus joins FAR Center for Contemporary Arts and IU Southeast Asian and ASEAN Studies to present an evening with Thailand's Sin-Isan.  Sin-Isan performs Northeastern Thai music and dance. The Isan region in northern Thailand has its own distinct culture and language.  Considered the “rice bowl” of Thailand, Isan shares important heritage with neighbors Cambodia and Laos. […]

Fourth and Rogers Block Party

4th & Rogers 201 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN, United States

All are invited to celebrate the beginning of Bloomington summer with a First Friday block party on the evening of Friday, June 7 from 5–9 PM. West Fourth Street will be closed for a block on either side of Rogers Street with plentiful art, food, music, and activities for all ages. The event is organized […]

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. […]

Lotus at the Switchyard, live, physically distanced concert SOLD OUT

This Lotus event will take place at Switchyard Park and will be a physically distanced LIVE concert on Saturday afternoon. LIVE EVENT PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Featuring: Craig Brenner, Mariachi Perla del Medio Oeste, Jenn Cristy Band This is a ticketed event. This […]

Lotus Fest Sunday Livestream Concert

Lotus will close out this year's festival with a final Local Livestream Concert. This event is ticketed. Buying a 2020 Festival Pin for $25 gets you "in” to both this event and the Thursday Livestream Concert – purchasers will be sent the link to the livestream via email in addition to a 2020 Lotus Festival […]

Third Thursdays: Lotus Winter Virtual Concert Series

Please join us in staying connected during the dark winter months! The Lotus Third Thursdays Winter Virtual Concert Series will present new artists and archived artist concerts for your enjoyment. The first concert takes place on Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 PM, featuring NATION BEAT and a surprise opening set selected from the Lotus archives. The concerts are to be live-streamed on […]

6th Annual Charm City Django Jazz Festival

Lotus is partnering with Creative Alliance, located in Baltimore, to promote the incredible Charm City Django Jazz Festival. A portion of your ticket goes to support the work and mission of the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation. Click HERE to purchase tickets to ALL of the concerts and workshops ($100) Click HERE to purchase tickets a-la-carte […]

Summer Night of Lotus

Deer Park Manor 1501 E. Hillside Dr., Bloomington, IN, United States

Join the Lotus Board and Staff for a celebratory fundraiser at Deer Park Manor on July 15 to toast a world re-opening after fifteen months of pandemic quiet. Summer Night of Lotus features an evening with Bloomington’s own Matixando, a band sure to get you up and dancing. Wine and beer will be available at […]

$50.00

2021 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

CLICK HERE to visit The Lotus Festival page for all the details. The Lotus Education and Arts Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021 dates for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. In the sincere hopes that we will be able to hold live events next year, Lotus is planning to hold its four-day […]

Lotus Latin Night

Lotus Firebay 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

Join us on October 14th for the first of our monthly, Lotus Latin Nights, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers. Dance to salsa, bachata, cumbia, timba, and merengue, curated by DJ Maria.

Free

2022 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

CLICK HERE to visit The Lotus Festival page for all the details. Full Program is available now! Four-day long musical extravaganza from Sept 22 -25, 2022, in downtown Bloomington. 20+ international artist groups. Enjoy music, the arts, food, dance, and workshops. Free events and incredible ticketed concerts. All ages welcome! Free activities include Arts Village downtown, […]

Black Vulture Project’s Curiosity Series

Tomato Products Company 495 West Thornton St, Paoli, United States

with a performance by Evie Ladin and lecture by Chris Lindley presented and sponsored by IU Center for Rural Engagement and Lotus Education & Arts Foundation at Tomato Products Company

Free

2023 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

CLICK HERE to visit The Lotus Festival page for details. Four-day-long musical extravaganza from Sept 28 - October 1, 2023, in downtown Bloomington. 20+ international artist groups. Join us for our 30th year of the sights and sounds that make the Lotus Festival a truly extraordinary experience. Enjoy music, the arts, food, dance, and workshops. Free […]

$20 – $105