From the builders of some of America’s earliest railroads and farms to Civil Rights pioneers to digital technology entrepreneurs, Indian Americans have long been an inextricable part of American life. “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” explores the Indian American experience and the community’s vital political, professional, and cultural contributions to American life and history. The exhibition moves past pop-culture stereotypes of Indian Americans to explore the heritage, daily experience, and diverse contributions of Indian immigrants and their descendants in the United States. Weaving together stories of individual achievement and collective struggle, “Beyond Bollywood” uses photography, narrative, multimedia, and interactive stations to tell a uniquely American story, while conveying the texture, vibrancy, and vitality of Indian American communities.

“Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” was created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The Mathers Museum’s presentation of the exhibit has been generously funded by Indiana University alumnus Robert N. Johnson, the Madhusudan and Kiran C. Dhar India Studies Program, the Asian American Studies Program, and the Department of American Studies. Gallery is open 9am-4:30 pm Tues-Fri and 1pm-4:30pm Sat/Sun.

Free visitor parking is available by the Indiana Avenue lobby entrance. Metered parking is available at the McCalla School parking lot on the corner of Ninth Street and Indiana Avenue. The parking lot also has spaces designated for Indiana University C and ST permits. During the weekends free parking is available on the surrounding streets.An access ramp is located at the Fess Avenue entrance, on the corner of Ninth Street and Fess Avenue. Reserved parking spaces are available on Ninth Street, between Fess Avenue and Indiana Avenue. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please call 812-855-6873.

Led by Elisa Pokral, the class is for all to practice together an ancient art of health maintenance and healing with whatever flexibility level you have. The class welcomes those who exercise regularly, those who don’t, those with limited mobility, and some who may only be able to do the exercises sitting down.

Readings are followed by group discussion to help participants shift their thoughts and feelings toward abundance in their lives. The group is ongoing and weekly, and is led by Sakshi Zion.

E. Paige Freitag, a Bloomington attorney associated with the law firm of Jones, McGlasson and Freitag, will present a very special program to members of Monroe County Extension Homemakers and the community in general at 6 PM on Thursday, February 11, at the Community Building, Monroe County Fairgrounds. Freitag’s area of specialty is elder law and end of life issues.

Without preplanning, the death or long-term disability of a loved one often results in unexpected expenses that can quickly deplete a family’s financial situation. Although you can’t take it with you, Freitag will outline strategies for minimizing loss, getting your assets it to where you want them to go, and selecting appropriate health care provisions.

Please join us. No reservations are required and no cost is associated with the presentation of this program.

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.” The Bard’s enduring tale of greed-soaked ambition continues IU Theatre’s rich tradition of bringing Shakespeare to the Bloomington community. When three mysterious witches proclaim that Macbeth will become King of Scotland, the successful general’s hubris erupts like a demon, driving him to betrayal and murder in his quest for the throne.

For tickets, please contact the IU Auditorium:
(812) 855-1103
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