Kevon Edmonds, IU Soul Revue alumnus and accomplished singer/songwriter, will be honored at this banquet, which will be held at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center. Edmonds will receive the Herman C. Hudson Alumni Award, named for the founder of the African American Arts Institute at IU. Previous winners have included opera vocalists Janet Williams and Angela Brown, music legend Isaiah Sanders, Broadway performer Justin Johnston and the late dancer Gabriel Paige.

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Cokie Roberts, political commentator for ABC News, will capstone Ivy Tech-Bloomington’s ninth annual O’Bannon Institute for Community Service with a closing conversation on Friday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. The closing conversation will take place following Institute panels on Ivy Tech-Bloomington’s main campus, in the Connie and Steve Ferguson Academic Building. The event theme for this year’s Institute is “America the Dutiful – The Questions that Occupy U.S.”

The O’Bannon Institute will take place over the course of three days, from April 25-27, 2012. The O’Bannon Institute launched nine years ago by Ivy Tech’s Bloomington campus is an annual opportunity for the community to come together to discuss topics related to nonprofits, education and political and civic service. Previous speakers at the Institute include former U.S. Senators, Pulitzer prize-winning authors, Governors, political advisers and columnists, a presidential candidate, and former First Lady of the United States, Laura W. Bush.

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This forty-five minute “boot camp” class at the Monroe County YMCA combines a number of intense exercises (plyometrics, running skills, jumping, and stair climbing) and is an advanced level class. It runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from April 16 to May 27. Register on website.

Strength training is recommended to help keep muscles toned and bones dense. Certified instructors will use equipment such as body bars, hand weights, and stability balls to create a variety of workouts. This one-hour strength class will use exercises that are functionally appropriate for all and will create an overall toning experience for the entire body. It runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from April 16 to May 25. Register on website.

This exhibit, presented by the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, explores the interconnectedness of Nepalese music and spirituality. Recurring weekly Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm, until June 28.

Explore the world of computers in a safe, fun, and non-threatening environment, even if you don’t know what a computer looks like. We’ll cover computer anxiety, important terms, parts of the computer, keyboard, using the mouse, and moving around the computer to complete different tasks. Textbook is included in course fee.

3 Fridays, April 13 – 27. Register on website.

Join wildflower author Kay Yatskievych, DNR Nature Preserves Ecologist Tom Swinford, and TC Steele staff member Davie Kean for wildflower treks in and around the Selma N. Steele State Nature Preserve. Choose from 2½ to 3-hour RUGGED to MODERATE hikes. Meet at Location A.

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This one-hour class at the Monroe County YMCA offers intervals of high intensity cycling, and runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from April 16 to May 25. Register on website.

Empowered Learning Series sessions are designed to educate the community about disability issues. All sessions are free and open to the public. As events approach RSVP will be helpful in determining seating needs as well as refreshments. Sessions will be held at the IU Innovation Center (on the campus of Indiana University), unless otherwise denoted in promotional materials.

This exhibit explores the flower motif in functional and decorative accessories such as hats, gloves, purses, neckties, scarves, shoes, combs and jewelry. This exhibit will feature pieces that are from both the Sage Collection at Indiana University and the Monroe County History Center. This exhibit will delight visitors of all ages with its beauty and charm.