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Bloomington venues satisfy every taste

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Despite its small town feel, Bloomington has a lively music and arts scene. Check out this sampling of venues for a variety of acts when visiting.

IU AUDITORIUM

1211 E. Seventh St.

iuauditorium.com

The IU Auditorium is home to touring acts such as off-Broadway shows, guest speakers, ballets, symphonies and bands. 

BUSKIRK-CHUMLEY THEATER

114 E. Kirkwood Ave.

buskirkchumley.org

A staple of the Bloomington arts community, the Buskirk-Chumley showcases a variety of events, from theater and film to artists and speeches.

BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB

216 N. Walnut St. 

thebluebird.ws

This local bar has a constant stream of live performances, including headlining artists, cover bands and concerts featuring IU professors. 

MUSICAL ARTS CENTER

101 N. Jordan Ave.

music.indiana.edu/boxoffice

Located on campus, this venue is home to the Jacobs School of Music’s world-class operas and ballets, as well as many student recitals and ensembles. 

WELLS-METZ THEATRE

275 N. Jordan Ave.

indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/wellsMetz.shtml

The Wells-Metz frequently offers Department of Theatre and Drama productions in an intimate setting. 

RUTH N. HALLS THEATRE

1211 E. Seventh St. 

indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/halls.shtml

Similar to the Wells-Metz, the Ruth N. Halls Theatre is a larger venue that has a variety of plays and musicals. 

JOHN WALDRON ARTS CENTER

122 S. Walnut St.

ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron/performance/

This venue, sponsored by Ivy Tech, offers a variety of community acts ranging from recitals to plays. 

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