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Storytelling and Book Signing with Violet Duncan

Morgenstern's Bookstore and Cafe 849 S Auto Mall Rd., Bloomington, IN 47401, Bloomington, IN, US

A reading with Native American storyteller and author, Violet Duncan Violet Duncan is known for her storytelling and performances across the world. Violet, who splits her homes between Arizona and Alberta, Canada, facilitates workshops to promote spiritual wellness and cultural education across the US, Canada, and Europe. She is a proud member of the Plains […]

Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar

Fairview Elementary School 500 W. 7th St., Bloomington, United States

The annual Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts and education event during Blossoms for kids, families, and community members at a participating elementary school. Volunteers from the Bloomington community (and around the world) present arts, music, language, and international crafts that let attendees get their hands on the world with vibrant, high-energy […]

Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich in Concert

Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich in Concert at Paoli Presbyterian Church, in collaboration with Black Vulture Project.This duo brings audiences together with fresh interpretations of jazz, Latin, popular and original songs. Eleanor Dubinsky, multilingual vocalist and songwriter, hails from St. Louis, MO. Her songs celebrate both her mid-western roots and formative time she has […]

Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich in Concert

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich will perform at the Lotus Firebay.This duo brings audiences together with fresh interpretations of jazz, Latin, popular and original songs. Eleanor Dubinsky, multilingual vocalist and songwriter, hails from St. Louis, MO. Her songs celebrate both her mid-western roots and formative time she has spent in South America, Western and […]

Saraswathi in Concert at MCPL

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

Saraswathi Ranganathan, an award-winning veena artist, brings inclusive energy to her music and life with the goal of uniting artists and listeners together as one community through this traditional South Indian stringed instrument. For all ages. Please register with MCPL by clicking HERE.

Saraswathi in Concert

Morgenstern Books and Cafe 849 S Auto Mall Rd., Bloomington, IN 47401, Bloomington, IN, US

Saraswathi will perform at Morgenstern's Bookstore and Cafe.Saraswathi was born in the city of Mysore located in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka. She is the first Indian woman and Veena artist to win a Chicago Music Award in its thirty-five-year history and has performed on Veena as an orchestra member of Disney’s Jungle Book […]

Ukrainian Folk Singing Workshop with Iryna Voloshyna

Fundraising effort for the territorial defense of Iryna's hometown of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine.No prior knowledge of Ukrainian language is required. All materials will be provided. No age limitations; family friendly. Ukrainian folk singing is known for the so-called “open voice” – a manner of singing in a bright loud voice, and a polyphonic singing tradition.Usually, spring […]

First Friday at Lotus

Join Lotus for visual art activities in the Lotus Firebay. Activities are offered as part of Bloomington’s First Friday Gallery Walk.

Free

Summer Night of Lotus

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

Lotus's annual fundraiser will take place on Thursday, June 9th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Deer Park Manor in Bloomington. Come out, support the Lotus mission, and hear Indianapolis-based band Forgotten Tribe, playing reggae, cumbia, and hip-hop, and a special performance by Khiry Managan & General Spazz. There will be a silent auction, […]

$75

Lineup Release Party

Switchyard Brewing Company 419 N Walnut St, Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Discover this year's incredible artist lineup and begin making your plans for the best weekend of the year. At the Lineup Release Party, you can: - Buy a Festival weekend pass and get on the guest list to the Saturday night Artist After-Party! - Enter the raffle to win one of several door prizes! - […]

First Friday Gallery Walk

First Friday Gallery Walk hosts photographer Allan Yates. Allan Yates was born in Muncie, Indiana and grew up in the rural area of eastern Delaware county.  In many ways, creativity and art played a role in his childhood; Allan always enjoyed art classes in elementary school and he enjoyed literature and writing classes in high […]

Lotus Firebay Unavailable

The Lotus Firebay is unavailable for any public or private rentals as we prepare for our biggest annual event, the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Read more about our Festival here.

Galeet Dardashti in Concert

Join us on Wed, Sept 21 for a free concert with Galeet Dardashti. The concert begins at 7 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church (111 S Grant Street). Free, not ticketed. Seating available first-come.

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, […]

Lotus Lantern-Making Workshops

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Come make Egyptian paper lanterns & help shine a light on Beacon, Inc.'s work to address food and housing insecurity in Bloomington As the days shorten and the nights get longer, the Lotus Lantern & Luminaria Program is an initiative to bring the glow of lanterns to our community and to shine a light on […]

Lotus Lantern Walk: Light Up the Night

As the days shorten and the nights get longer, the Lotus Lantern & Luminaria Program is an initiative to bring the glow of lanterns to our community and to shine a light on those working to address food and housing insecurity in Bloomington. We celebrate lantern traditions from around the world, and this year, we'll […]

First Friday Gallery Walk

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

First Friday Gallery Walk hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Opening Reception: December 2, 5-8pm Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of […]

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]

Firebay Gallery Hours

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404, Bloomington, IN, US

Lotus Firebay hosts Justin A. Carney's photography exhibit, Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind questions what bonds keep a family together, as well as drive them to separate, after a significant death. This is Justin Carney’s journey to understand the grief of his family members and himself, after the death of his grandmother, their mother. Michal Louise Carney […]