Things to do in B-town

The blog has been silent for too long. I just got back from an art show that will still be up when you arrive, a juried exhibit co-sponsored by IU's Kinsey Institute and the School of Fine Arts. I will leave the rest up to your imagination (remember, KINSEY....). After that, I went to a cycle of original short plays at our local Bloomington Playwrights Project. On any day or night, there is a bunch to do, so we are going to have to make some choices!

Just a preview of fun in B-town:

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Title: Kinsey Institute Art Exhibit "Eros in Asia: Erotic Art from Iran to Japan"
Date: Jun 26, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Calendar: IUB Arts & Entertainment Calendar, IUB Museum & Gallery Events
Contact: Send e-mail
Description: This exhibit features a variety of erotic artwork from Iran, India, Japan and China.The Kinsey Institute was founded in 1947 as a private research institute affiliated with Indiana University. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. Its resources include a research library and an art, artifact, and photograph collection.
More Contact Info: (812) 855-7686
Location: Indiana University; Morrison Hall; 3rd Flr.
Web site: http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/services/gallery.html
Cost: Free

FRIDAY

Title: Jacobs School of Music: Festival Chamber Players - Atar Arad, Evelyne Brancart, Csaba Onczay, Chih Yi Chen, Erin Aldridge, and Cory Smythe
Date: Jun 26, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM
Calendar: IUB Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Contact: Send e-mail
Description: "An Evening of Sonatas" Beethoven: Noturno Grieg: Cello Sonata in A Major Schubert: Fantasy Stravinsky: Sonata for Two Pianos
Location: Recital Hall
Web site: http://music.indiana.edu
Cost: Free Admission

FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

June 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 and July 1-3 at 8 pm; July 4 at 7 pm;
June 14, 20-21, 27-28, and July 5 at 3 pm

A musical with Music and Lyrics by legendary American songwriters
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Fran Charnas
Directed and Choreographed by George Pinney
“An entertainment machine…you’re guaranteed a satisfying selection” - LA Times

Your Brown County Playhouse season opens with The All Night Strut!, a classy, sassy musical celebration of the 1930s and ‘40s. This sensational show soars, sings, and struts to the matchless music and dynamic dances of the 30s and 40s, lifting you from the Depression through World War II to the post war boom on waves of blues, jazz, bebop, and classic song standards, including favorites by legendary composers of the American songbook.

There are songs of danger and of despair, heartbreak and homesickness, but also heroism and hope, love and romance, sweet sentiment, seduction, and just plain fun. And the dancing! From smooth moves to swing to jumpin’ jive. Full of sublime music that will never go out of style, dances that are as current as prime time television, and unbeatable energy, The All Night Strut! will thrill your heart, tickle your funny bone, and raise the rafters.

It’s perfect for every generation – the young and young at heart. And take note of our special curtain time on the 4th of July: there’ll be no better way to prepare for fireworks!

SATURDAY

8-12 noon BLOOMINGTON FARMERS MARKET: There are always musicians and often Morris Dancers as well as fresh fruit and vegies and other goodies.

EVENING

Title: Picnic with the Pops
Date: Jun 27, 2009
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Calendar: IUB Arts & Entertainment Calendar, IUB Alumni Events
Description: Since 1996, Picnic with the Pops has become the Bloomington Independence Day tradition! Gates open at 5 pm; concert begins at 8 pm concluded by the 1812 Overture and a dazzling fireworks display! Plan to join the Bloomington Pops Orchestra & Chorus for its 13th annual Picnic with the Pops on Saturday June 27 on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College. The gates open at 5 pm. Hear Indiana's only exclusive Pops orchestra play traditional summertime favorites and stirring patriotic music. Joining the orchestra and its guest artists is the Pops chorus, all conducted by maestro Chris Ludwa. This is a premier family-oriented event with fun activities for children. Magicians, pre-concert music, food vendors,a table decorating competition, a children's parade, recognition of the Armed Services, and a great time to visit friends and neighbors.

Admission is $10 for adult blanket seating. Tables for up to 8 are available for $150-$200.
More Contact Info: bpops@bloomingtonpops.org
Location: Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington
Web site: http://www.bloomingtonpops.org/

SATURDAY EVENING

Title: Jacobs School of Music: Guest Recital - Hans Boepple, Piano
Date: Jun 27, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM
Calendar: IUB Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Location: Recital Hall
Web site: http://music.indiana.edu
Cost: Free Admission


SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Title: Jacobs School of Music: Faculty/Guest Recital - Weiss-Kaplan-Newman Trio and Guests
Date: Jun 28, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM
Calendar: IUB Arts & Entertainment Calendar
Description: An Afternoon of Mendelssohn D Major Cello Sonata (Clancy Newman and Yael Weiss) Quartet, Op. 13 (Mark Kaplan, Sarah Kapustin, Atar Arad, Clancy Newman) Sextet
Location: Recital Hall
Web site: http://music.indiana.edu
Cost: Free Admission

Then again, we could always just stay home and watch Mama Mia on DVD with a lot of wine....

Love, Lisa