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 […]
Lotus Kick-Off Concert Featuring Çudamani Thursday, September 27 | 7:00 pm (Doors 6:30) Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 day of show Every year the Lotus Kick-Off Concert begins the fun and excitement for Lotus Fest. Don’t miss this year’s opening concert featuring the remarkable Çudamani ensemble […]
Lotus in the Meadow with 47Soul Thursday, September 26 | 9:00 pm Dunn Meadow | Corner of Indiana Ave. & 7th St. FREE Walk down after the Lotus Kick-Off Concert and put on your dancing shoes for a new co-production with Lotus and the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Indiana University (IU) Union Board […]
FESTIVAL ARTS VILLAGE Friday, Sept. 25 & Saturday, Sept. 26 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm each night 6th St., between Walnut & Washington | FREE Enjoy two evenings of engaging activities for the whole family! Create chalk-drawing masterpieces, get your hula-hooping on, make a Lotus luminaria, and take a stroll through the installation, make a mandala, be part […]
Festival Unwind Yoga I Sat. Sept. 28 10:30am-noon First Presbyterian Church, Lyman Hall (221 E. 6th St.) Enter from the doors facing the parking lot behind the church on 7th St. Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Sessions contain multiple segments […]
Saturday, September 28 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Far Center for Contemporary Arts | 505 W. 4th St FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES Participate in an interactive workshop with Frontera Bugalú, learning rhythms of "border folk" music, along with some choruses to songs touching on social issues experienced by those who […]
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 28 | Noon – 5:00pm Waldron, Hill, and Buskirk Park (Third Street Park, 331 S. Washington St.) FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES A full afternoon of performances, workshops, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy the festivities. Lotus in the Park […]
The Indiana University (IU) Marching Hundred Drumline makes a welcome comeback to this year's 26th Lotus Festival. The Drumline functions as an integral part of the IU Marching Hundred. Expect a top-notch performance bridging beats from gown to town. The Drumline Director is led by Ben Handel.
Festival Unwind Yoga II Sun. Sept. 29 11am-12:30pm Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, Rose Firebay (122 S. Walnut St.) Students of all levels are welcome to join these accessible practices and are encouraged to work at their own pace. Sessions contain multiple segments and participants may drop in or leave as they choose. Multiple […]
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