Care about concerts and crafts? The Herald-Times has got you covered this weekend.
Several performancesfrom timeless classics tonew favorites will be hosted late this week and early next for those in the mood for some live music. Harpists and jazz musicians plan to light up Bloomington while Three Dog Night is set to play in nearby Brown County.
This week's Gallery Walk Bloomingtonhas garnered some buzz asresidents can take a first look at the new works and artists featured in several galleries across town.
While a craft fair in Spring Mill may be worth the drive, residents also can find local craft shows and holiday bazaars.
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Free IU women's basketball game on Friday
Fans can watch a basketball game at Assembly Hall for one of the first times since the pandemic on Friday. At7 p.m., Indiana University will play againstUniversity of Indianapolis in women's basketball. Admission will be free in support of ALS Awareness Night. Attendees are encouraged to wear red clothing to support the cause.
Friends of Lake Monroe Gallery Exhibit
To celebrates its fifth anniversary, Friends of Lake Monroe will host a water-themedexhibit at the Brick Room Gallery, 107 N. College Ave. The show, titled "The Art of Water," will feature oil paintings and photography by local artists. The exhibit will premiereFriday from 5 to 8 p.m. and will continue to be open at that time every Friday inNovember.
The gallery exhibit will feature oil paintings from Dawn Adams, a professional artist with a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Indiana University's Bloomington campus. According to a release, Dawn chose water as a source of inspiration because of its versatility and soothing imagery.
Jeff Danielson, formerowner of Runcible Spoon, and Kriste Lindberg, a stormwater education specialist with the city of Bloomington, will display their nature photos in the exhibit as well.
Harp Concert at First United Methodist Church on Friday
On Friday, renowned harpists and guest performers will play a benefit concert at the First United Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St. Funds raised will go toward the USA International Harp Competition,an independent performance competition at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Musicthat recognizesyoung harpists worldwide.
Adjunct IU faculty member Fan-Fen Tai will perform alongside other harpistsSophie Thorpe and Ariel Schwartz. Tai is a distinguished harpist, having wonthe Laureate Prize at the First Vera Dulova International Harp Competition in Moscow, the top prize and “People’s Choice” of the Travel Grant Competition from Indiana University, first prize of Taipei Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, and first prize at The First Taiwan Harp Competition.
Guest artists Deepa Johnny, a mezzo-soprano singer, and Charles Prestinari, anorganist, will perform as well.The artists will play a wide range of selections from composers throughout the decades.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students andavailable athttps://usaihc.org/ in advance or at the door on the night of the show.
Masks arerequired, regardless of vaccination status.
Gallery Walk on Friday
Bundle up on Friday night whiletakinga stroll throughGallery Walk Bloomington. From 5 to 8 p.m., 10local galleries will display new work that residents can view and at times meet the artists.
- Karen Navarro, an Argentine-born multidisciplinary artist, will appear at Pictura Gallery, 202 S. Rogers St.,to showcase "The Constructed Self" and talk about her multimedia work.Navarro will speakat 7 p.m.
- Julianna Burrell andSarah J. Slover will debut "New Works" atBloomington Rentals & Realty,213 S.Rogers St.
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- Rebecca Lowery's"Unlocking Perception: New Works" will be in By Hand Gallery,101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 109, in Fountain Square Mall.
- Cook Center's inaugural engaged artist-in-residence,zakkiyyah najeebah dumas o’neal,will display "This Irrepressible Need to Fulfill Myself in Every Way Possible" at theGayle Karch Cook Center in Maxwell Hall on the Indiana University campus.
- A show of collective works byBloomingfoods staff members, titled "Staff Art Exhibit," will be in Gallery B at Bloomingfoods,Near West, 316 W. Sixth St.
- Spectrum Creative Group Gallery will showcase “Route 66 Revisited” by Kendall Reeves. The gallery is inside Fountain Square Mall in Suite 112.
- The Rainbow Bakery will have a "Rainbow Lounge," which features a pop-up indoor market featuring works by Angela Frezza, Mary Shipp, Olive Bea andAvrie Allen.
- Jessie Grubb's“Fluorescent Figures” will appear atRoses Gallery,located atthe northeast corner of Fourth andRogers streets.
- The Venue Fine Art & Gifts, 114 S. Grant St., will premiere new works byAnna Afshar.
- TheUpland Plein Air 2021 Fall Member Exhibition will show "Sharing Gifts" atThe Vault at Gallery Mortgage, 121 E. Sixth St., Suite 1.
Spring Mill Craft Fair this weekend
Take a drive out to Spring Mill State Park near Mitchell for some crafts by local artisans. The popular Craft Fair is back atPioneer Village onCraft Fair Saturday and Sunday afternoons.All vendors will be in the village's cabins, displaying handmade itemsfor sale.
The Craft Fair will be9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visitorsmust have a park pass or pay the $7 entrance fee ($9 out-of-state). To enter the Craft Fair, entry for adults is$3 each; children aged 3 and youngerhave free admission.
History center's holiday sale this Saturday
Residents have another chance to scoop up some good deals from the Monroe County History Center's annual sale. On Saturday,the volunteers who organized the last fundraiser in June are hosting a special holiday shopping event at the garage sale warehouse.
Donated treasures of all kinds, from antiques to fine art to rugs, will be available. Unique holiday gifts that can't be found elsewhere will abound.
The sale will be 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Cook warehouse off Curry Pike at 4015 Profile Parkway on Bloomington's west side. The proceeds will go to support artifact preservation, exhibits and programs at the Monroe County History Center.
Three Dog Night in Brown County on Saturday
From 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Three Dog Night will performat the Brown County Music Center. Between 1969 to 1975, the classic rock band scored21 Billboard Top 40 hits, with three hitting No.1. Their mainstream single "Joy to the World" is still makingairwaves ever since it debuted in1971.
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Brown County Music Center requires attendees to showproof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours for entry.
Tickets are still available starting at $35 each through Ticketmaster athttps://bit.ly/3GHpWtN.
Jazz Concert at Blockhouse Bar next week
Jazz guitarist Zacc Harris will swing bythe Blockhouse Bar at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday to promote his group's new album, "Small Wonders." A contemplative look atthe joys and struggles of parenting, the album has a diverse range of sounds from sweet Latin music-inspired grooves to reflective,moody ballads.
Harris is a revered and accomplished jazz musician, having been the recipient of multiple fellowships and awards includingaMcKnight Fellowship andMinnesota Emerging Composers Award.
The performance will be at the Blockhouse Bar,205 S. College Ave., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cover charge is $10.
