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A large woven textile depicting the data visualization of how Ahree Lee spent her time during one week in 2018 is pictured. Lee’s digital and textile art exhibition, "Work in Process," will open in the Grunwald Gallery of Art Jan. 28 through March 8.

‘Work in Process’ exhibition to open at Grunwald Gallery of Art

Jan 26, 2022 2:06 pm

Ahree Lee’s artwork examines popular conceptions of technology and women’s labor.

The front of IU's Helene G. Simon Hillel Center is pictured on Oct. 27, 2021. Campus Superstar is a singing competition open to college students all over Indiana.

IU Hillel conducts in-person auditions for 18th annual Campus Superstar

Jan 24, 2022 7:11 pm

Contestants will get the chance to work with coaches and work on professional development.

The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation will offer free coloring Winter Workshops at 5 p.m. Feb. 3 and 25. The workshops will be centered around Aboriginal art and culture.

Lotus Education & Arts Foundation presents coloring workshops, Feb. 3 and 25

Jan 24, 2022 1:23 pm

The free events will be centered around Aboriginal art and culture.

Image by Danielle Urschel featuring creative reuse of Jeanne Leimkuhler’s Trashion figure from the first Trashion Refashion Show in 2010. The entry submission deadline is Feb. 20.

Trashion Refashion Runway Show accepting design submissions until Feb. 20

Jan 20, 2022 9:30 pm

Open to all skill levels, anyone can submit their design for the show.

A sculpture from Freezefest is seen Jan. 9, 2020, in People’s Park outside of the Sample Gates. Freezefest will take place Thursday to Saturday.

Bloomington's second annual Freezefest to feature ice sculptures, ice carving battle

Jan 19, 2022 1:36 pm

Various ice-themed events and attractions will take place Thursday to Sunday.

"'Boljagi" is a digital art piece by Korean-American artist Ahree Lee. Lee's digital and textile artworks was chosen as a headliner for the Korea Remixed Festival.

Korea Remixed festival kicked off Jan. 14, will continue through the spring

Jan 16, 2022 5:58 pm

The festival will feature appearances by Michelle Zauner, Susan Choi, Juju Chang and other Korean professionals.

Italian artist Andrea Ventura poses by one of his paintings in his Vanitas exhibition at the Grunwald Gallery Jan. 12, 2022. Ventura said the painting was inspired by his relationship with his identical twin brother.

‘Vanitas’ exhibition to open at IU Grunwald Gallery this Friday

Jan 13, 2022 6:41 pm

Paintings and illustrations by Andrea Ventura will be displayed until March 8.

Comedian Brent Terhune will perform at the Comedy Attic Jan. 14-15. Performances begin at 7 and 9:15 p.m. both nights.

Brent Terhune to perform at the Comedy Attic Jan. 14-15

Jan 12, 2022 3:05 pm

The comedian, writer and podcaster will perform four shows this weekend.

A promotional graphic for the Buskirk Chumley Theater's showings of Studio Ghibli films all through January.

Buskirk Chumley Theater to show Studio Ghibli films in January

Jan 4, 2022 3:43 pm

The first film, Spirited Away, will be presented on Jan. 15.

Bags full of food sit inside of a bus during Agency 10 on Aging's Stuff-A-Bus event in December 2019. The food goes to support the agency's food pantry for homebound seniors.

Local elder care facility will lead ‘Stuff-A-Bus’ food pantry event Saturday

Dec 1, 2021 3:12 pm

The Area 10 Agency will partner with Kroger to gather donations for homebound seniors.

A still of home movie footage of a Navajo family circa 1960 from Tribesourcing Southwest Film Project is seen. IU Libraries will present an annual archival roadshow screening event, “Archival Screening Night Roadshow Edition (2021)”, at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Fourth and Rogers Gallery.

IU Libraries to screen rare film, video clips at Archival Screening Night

Nov 16, 2021 9:33 pm

The event will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 18th at the FAR Gallery on Fourth Street.

A Middle Way House tree wrapping is seen Oct. 1, 2021, at 100 W Kirkwood Ave. An arts festival organized by an IU student raised money for the Middle Way House on Nov. 13 at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts.

IU student raises money for domestic violence with his film festival

Nov 16, 2021 3:24 pm

The event partnered with Middle Way House to raise money for the charity.

Students wave their arms during the Welcome Week Block Party Aug. 21, 2021, in the Green Lot next to the IU Tennis Courts.

COLUMN: Festivals like Astroworld show need for increased safety

Nov 16, 2021 2:40 pm

The events must prioritize safety to maintain their image and excitement.

The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art is pictured on on Sept. 9, 2021, located at 1133 E. Seventh St. The Eskenazi Museum of Art will host an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of its featured exhibit “The Art of the Character” from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 12.

Eskenazi Museum to offer behind-the-scenes tour Nov. 12

Nov 10, 2021 4:27 pm

Students will have the opportunity to explore “The Art of the Character” exhibit.

Hasan Minhaj attends the 13th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event in 2019 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. IU Union Board will present “A Conversation with Hasan Minhaj” at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at IU Auditorium.

Netflix star, Peabody winner Hasan Minhaj will give keynote speech at IU Auditorium Dec. 6

Nov 1, 2021 4:56 pm

The comedian is the 2021 Lou Mervis Distinguished Lecture event keynote speaker.

The stage at the Artisan Alleys’ Dimensions Gallery where poets performed on July 29. Bloomington arts nonprofit Artisan Alley hosted a poetry slam highlighting poetry about the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday night.

Local poets explore ‘New Beginnings’ at poetry slam Thursday

Jul 30, 2021 11:02 am

Artisan Alley showcases performers at one of their first live events since before quarantine.

Since 2010, the Bloomington Trashion Committee has planned annual runway shows.The annual Trashion Refashion Runway Show highlighting sustainable fashion designs created by Bloomington community members will take place Sunday night at Switchyard Park Pavilion.

Designers make sustainable outfits from trash and old clothes for Trashion Refashion Runway Show

Jul 23, 2021 5:11 pm

The show will take place at Switchyard Park Pavilion at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Photographs featured in a past Gallery Walk Bloomington event are displayed on a wall. The July Bloomington Gallery Walk on July 9 showcased various local art across nine galleries.

9 local galleries showcase art in July Bloomington Gallery Walk

Jul 9, 2021 11:48 pm

The gallery walk normally takes place the first Friday of every month.

Kirkwood Avenue is pictured April 8, 2020. The B-Town Summer Challenge encourages Bloomington residents to participate in their community and explore Monroe County with the possibility of winning prizes.

Explore Bloomington and support local businesses with the B-Town Summer Challenge

Jul 8, 2021 1:47 pm

The B-Town Summer Challenge will run from July 9-Aug. 8.

Attendees order food from an employee of Pili’s Party Taco truck June 23, 2018, as part of the 36th annual Taste of Bloomington. There are 42 restaurants participating in Taste of Bloomington To-Go from June 19-26.

42 restaurants participating in 2021 Taste of Bloomington To-Go

Jun 23, 2021 2:34 pm

Taste of Bloomington To-Go will last from June 19-26.

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