How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? I think the first hint of Lotus I got was hearing Gabriel Yacoub on WFHB back in, maybe 1996... such haunting modal harmony. (Hear what Kevin is talking about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6EF3mPuCZU)...
Over the past 22 years, Lotus Blossoms Educational Outreach has provided more than 126,000 Indiana school children with the opportunity to explore the music and art of global cultures, stoking their curiosity about the larger world. Lotus Blossoms’ 2016 slate of...
Lotus woven stars to be displayed at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Queensland, Australia Just announced! More than 10,000 eight-pointed stars woven by Bloomington residents will be on display at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, when the...
How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? My old friend and former psychotherapist Colleen Cleary, especially loved the Lotus Dickey Tribute, but was BIG on dancing to whatever groove she was hearing at any given moment: salsa, reggae, roots, rock,...
We've moved! After more than a decade of renting off-the-radar office space on the downtown square, Lotus has embraced "home ownership" -- and curb appeal -- in our new building at 105 S. Rogers. Lots still to do, but we're busy getting settled in our upstairs admin...
How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? I was downtown having dinner with friends and heard some wonderful music. Being naturally curious about it, I went to find it and found a big tent and parade. The next spring, I signed up at the Farmers Market booth...
“The arts are part of our everyday lives – no matter who you are or where you live – they have the power to transform individuals and transcend boundaries.” - Jane Chu, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts Lotus has been bringing transformational arts...
Long-time educator Jim Morrison has taught across south-central Indiana and shares his thoughts about the quality, value, and "joyous" experiences provided by the Lotus Blossoms Educational Outreach program for K-12 schools and students. Jim now leads a classroom of...
Enjoy our new series of snapshots profiling amazing Lotus volunteers! Check back often for new profiles, and view the entire series here. How did you first hear about the Lotus organization? Our next door neighbor told us to go before our moving boxes were unpacked...
We're always blown away by the breadth of skills...and depth of generosity...among our amazing Lotus volunteer corps! Even before the ink was dry on the agreement for the building, Susan Fernandes had already offered her talents to help our staff with space-planning...