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 will kick off this year's festival with a Livestream Concert from the Lotus Firebay that will feature fantastic local musicians. This event is ticketed (Friday and Saturday night events are free). Buying a 2020 Festival Pin for $25 gets you "in” to both this event and the Sunday Livestream Concert – purchasers will be […]
This event is for IU students only. Please Register here. Kick-off the Lotus Festival with the Indiana Memorial Union! We'll be hosting a pre-recorded set of Nation Beat on our inflatable film screen. So grab a couple of close friends, a blanket or some lawn chairs, and prepare to dance the night away with your […]
This event will feature livestream concerts from new-to-Lotus artists. These artists will likely join us in-person for the 2021 festival, so this is like a sneak peak. The event will also feature archived-artist performances from past Lotus Festivals. Many of the performances were selected based on how you responded to our survey about what bands/performances […]
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 […]
This event will feature livestream concerts from new-to-Lotus artists. These artists will likely join us in-person for the 2021 festival, so this is like a sneak peak. The event will also feature archived-artist performances from past Lotus Festivals. Many of the performances were selected based on how you responded to our survey about what bands/performances […]
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 […]
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Limit of five family/individual stations per workshop.
Craft tables will be stationed six feet apart.
Wooden frames, glue, and additional supplies will be provided.
Age five and up.
Must wear masks for the entire workshop.
Lotus will provide hand sanitizer and keep sliding doors cracked open, to allow for fresh air.
The Lotus Wooden Lantern Workshops are part of the Lotus Lantern and Luminaria Project, an initiative to bring the glow of lanterns to our Bloomington community, as the days shorten and the nights get longer. To celebrate lantern traditions from around the world, Lotus is working with a few lantern artists to create templates for building lanterns that can be used decoratively in homes and businesses, or on walks, to light the way.
Find more information about the Lotus Lantern and Luminaria Project HERE:
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 […]
On the longest night of the year, we’re hoping to light up downtown Bloomington with a variety of handmade lanterns and luminaria! Since we can’t gather together, we welcome Bloomington residents and business owners to beautify and brighten the city on the night of December 21st. Simply display a lantern of your choice in your […]
Make it a day “on” this Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18) by bringing food donations to the Lotus Firebay for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. Click for the Hoosier Hills Food Drive Wish List. Lotus employees will be listening to our Lotus Winter Playlist with the doors open to the Firebay and […]
The second Lotus Virtual Winter Concert, featuring Vox Sambou, with an opening set by Trio Da Kali from the Lotus 2017 Festival archives.We look forward to connecting with you during these winter months! RSVP for this concert to receive reminder emails that contain the links to the virtual event.The concert is FREE and donations are […]
Please join us in staying connected during the dark winter months! The Lotus Third Thursdays Virtual Winter Concert Series will present new artists and archived artist concerts for your enjoyment. Tonight's concert features Vox Sambou and a surprise opening set from the Lotus Archives. All Concerts begin at 7:00 PM These FREE concerts will stream from […]
Our third virtual winter concert on Thursday, February 18 will feature a set by Elida Almeida, an exuberant singer-songwriter from Cape Verde. Sign up HERE. This FREE concert will stream from our Lotus Facebook and Lotus YouTube pages. You can find the concert by: Signing up to receive the concert links by email through Eventbrite. […]
Enjoy a virtual concert from Elida Almeida and a performance by Joshua Thompson from the 2020 Lotus Festival.Join us on Thursday, February 18 for our final Lotus Virtual Winter Concert featuring Elida Almeida. Almeida's warm and powerful voice paired with the Cape Verdian rhythms of batuque, coladera, and tabanka have garnered acclaim throughout Africa, Europe, and […]
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 […]
Choose 4/6/21, 4/7/21, or 4/10/21(Bazaar Community Day) all at the Lotus Firebay.Register to pick up a Lotus Blossoms Bazaar Outreach Kit at the Lotus Firebay (Each family/organization is welcome to register for a maximum of 10 kits). Select one of the following pick-up times:Tuesday, April 6; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM & 4:30 - 6:00 […]
Announcing the 2021 Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar Community Day Saturday, April 10 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Virtual and *In-Person at the Lotus Firebay Pick-up Lotus Blossoms Outreach Kits featuring hands-on multicultural activities from community partners. Take home supplies for making origami cranes, Lotus tattoos, cookies, and more! View video tutorials from […]
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