From Los Cruces, New Mexico, Nosotros is one of the most recognizable Latin bands in the Southwest United States. This Latin music powerhouse, seamlessly combines Latin rhythms with elements of Rock, Salsa, Jazz and Cumbia creating an original sound that is unmistakably Nosotros. But M.E. Schenck of Hyperactive Music Magazine may have interpreted their sound […]
Nosotros in ConcertFrom Los Cruces, New Mexico, Nosotros is one of the most recognizable Latin bands in the Southwest United States. This Latin music powerhouse, seamlessly combines Latin rhythms with elements of Rock, Salsa, Jazz and Cumbia creating an original sound that is unmistakably Nosotros. But M.E. Schenck of Hyperactive Music Magazine may have interpreted […]
Ritmos Latinos dance night in the Lotus Firebay! Join for salsa, bachata, timba, merengue, and more. Free and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend!
Ritmos Latinos dance night in the Lotus Firebay! Join for salsa, bachata, timba, merengue, and more. Free and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend!
Wyatt LeGrand Artist's Website Artist Statement The act of painting, I believe, is more artful than the artifact. The experience of making an image, whether it be a quick study or an attempt at a profound subject, always overshadows the final collection of marks. I find the most satisfaction in this experience of putting brush […]
Wyatt LeGrand Artist's Website Artist Statement The act of painting, I believe, is more artful than the artifact. The experience of making an image, whether it be a quick study or an attempt at a profound subject, always overshadows the final collection of marks. I find the most satisfaction in this experience of putting brush […]
BIO Michelle Solorzano was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She lived in New York for nine years before moving to Bloomington, Indiana, where she is currently working towards her Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design at Indiana University. In 2019, she received her BFA in […]
Mark your calendars! Join us for the unveiling of the 2023 Lotus World Music and Arts Festival lineup! It's our 30th! Hear about and get a taste of the musicians coming to this year's festival. If you buy a festival all-inclusive pass here, get on the guest list to the festival artist after-party. Enter a […]
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Lotus Firebay hosts global arts exhibits and workshops on the first friday of the month as part of Bloomington's Gallery Walk. Join us and other galleries in the Arts and Entertainment District for this monthly night of the visual arts. Our gallery aims to enhance the Lotus mission of creating opportunities to experience, celebrate, and explore […]
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
Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union 900 E 7th St. / 1211 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405For a full and immersive experience with Making Movies, come watch the film Ameri'kana, a PBS documentary featuring Enrique Chi engaging with legendary musicians from four cultural melting pots in an exploration of the cross-pollinated nature of […]
Lotus Festival festivities get an early start this year with a performance by Making Movies. The band blends pulsing Afro-Latino rhythms, psychedelic jams, and rock ’n’ roll swagger into a powerful live performance. Presented by the Indiana Memorial Union and the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation, with additional support from IU La Casa. https://fb.me/e/1a31hYGpO
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 […]
Enjoy an afternoon filled with outdoor performances, demonstrations by Lotus Festival artists, and family fun including interactive visual arts activities, a merchandise tent, and local food truck offerings. Bring a folding chair or a blanket, and prepare to have fun! LIVE PERFORMANCES ON THE MAIN STAGELECTURE/DEMOS IN THE WORKSHOP TENTVISUAL ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THE ARTISTS […]
Sessions contain multiple segments and participants may come and go. Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Bring a mat, water, blanket, and props as needed. Participation in these sessions is at your own risk. This event is free. Voluntary donations for […]
Buy Tickets Here Will-call will be available for pick up at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater box office until 4pm on Thursday, 3/21. After that, will-call will be available for pick up at the venue the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts (505 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404) when doors open for the event. Dave Curley, Tadhg Ó Meachair & […]
Join us for the 2024 Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar Community Day! This event is FREE and open to the public and will feature live music, dancing, and hands-on activities from around the world. We can't wait to see you there!Food trucks will be there for lunch
BUY TICKETS by clicking HERE. ($12 in advance / $15 day of) We are thrilled to present Making Movies for a Lotus Blossoms Public Performance! Making Movies' sound encompasses all of the Americas, blending classic rock with Afro-Latino rhythms — styles like rumba, merengue, mambo, and cumbia. Each member is enthusiastically committed to music history, […]
BUY TICKETS by clicking HERE ($17 in advance/$20 day of) Doors at 6:30 PM We are delighted to present Northern Resonance for Lotus Blossoms in their Bloomington debut. This compelling Swedish string trio consists of viola d’amore, hardanger fiddle, and nyckelharpa. The band presents their take on Scandinavian music by combining the best of newly […]
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