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 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 […]
Saturday, March 30 11:00am - 3:00pm (drop-in) Fairview Elementary School (500 W. 7th St., Bloomington) Free and open to the public The Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts-and-education event for kids and families. Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the World Bazaar has become a tradition in Monroe County schools […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Drink beer, support Lotus! Lotus will once again be the charity partner for the Bloomington Craft Beer Festival. A portion of all proceeds from the event will help Lotus continue to celebrate music, song, dance, and storytelling from around the globe, for audiences of all ages -- building appreciation and respect for different cultural traditions and the people […]
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 […]
Edible Lotus: Local Tastes for Global Arts Thursday, June 20th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Deer Park Manor (1501 E. Hillside Dr.) Support global arts and music with us! Guests will enjoy wine and locally-crafted beer and cocktails during a social cocktail hour followed by a locally-inspired plated dinner from local chef Katarina Koch, silent and […]
Lotus will be onsite at the 39th annual Arts Fair on the Square with an interactive booth featuring “A Light in the Dark” Luminaria and Lantern Traditions of the Southwest Border Regions and Beyond. Make-n-take Lotus luminary. A Community Luminaria installation is planned during the 26th Lotus World Music & Arts Festival (Sept. 26-29, 2019). […]
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 […]
“Blindstitch Bloomington” community quilting bee with textile Artist Molly Evans, in partnership with the NOISE Project, will result in an installation at the Arts Village (Sept. 27-28, 2019) during the 26th Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Date: Wed. July 24th Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (drop-in event) Location: Lotus Firebay, 105 S. Rogers St. All […]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 FARM Bloomington at 6PM (108 Kirkwood Ave.) $20 for 3-course meal Beverage, tax, and gratuity not included. No advance payment necessary. Menu: Salad to Start, Basmati Rice & Curry or Meatloaf, Cobbler to Finish RSVP with your name, number in your party, and meat or veggie preference by September 6 […]
You're Invited to this brunch and coffee tasting! (No Cover). Hang out with Lotus staff and volunteers, and taste the efforts of the Needmore/Lotus Collab: Lotus Backstage Blend II. And be the first to purchase selected Festival Merch! (Credit Cards Accepted.) BAG purchases SUPPORT LOTUS! A great gift for a friend or special client? If […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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