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.

The class is taught by Allana Radecki who has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 1988. Her “Yoga from the Inside Out,” draws upon the foundation poses of Hatha Yoga, guided by the breath, to develop a balanced, mindful practice. Allana’s method adapts easily to all ages and levels of practice and is helpful to people with special needs, injuries and joint replacements. Allana’s teaching is grounded in 40 years of Hatha practice and over 25 years of teaching yoga, dance, fitness and Pilates, deeply influenced by Body-Mind Centering.

Led by Edith Gingles the weekly gathering takes place downstairs in the Emilie Cady Room. Drop-ins are welcome any week.

Clean Power Plan Forum
Acting Assistant Administrator Janet McCabe with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other expert panelists will discuss the Clean Power Plan and what it means for Hoosiers. EPA’s Clean Power Plan is a domestic program to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector, the largest source of carbon pollution in the United States. Advocates say it will help turn back the effects of global warming, while detractors say it will hurt the Indiana economy. Learn the facts from esteemed panelists, featuring:
• Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air & Radiation (OAR), where she leads the agency’s Clean Air Act programs to reduce air pollution that threatens public health and the environment.
• Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, focused on education and advocacy around environmental issues and policies.
• Mark Maassel, president of the Indiana Energy Association, which represents the interests of Indiana’s energy utilities
• Ken Richards, professor of environmental economics, Indiana University School of Public & Environmental Affairs
The Herald-Times Editor Bob Zaltsberg will moderate the discussion. This event is free and open to the public.
The event and panelists are sponsored by the Monroe County’s Environmental Quality & Sustainability Commission, the Monroe County Energy Challenge, and the Monroe County Commissioners.
For more information about EPA’s Clean Power Plan, visit epa.gov/cleanpowerplan.
The Commission is an advisory board for the County Commissioners that focuses on educating the community and engaging residents and businesses in supporting initiatives which will help ensure a healthier and more economically viable future for the county.
The Monroe County Energy Challenge is a joint effort of the City of Bloomington, the Town of Ellettsville, the Town of Stinesville, Monroe County Government, the Monroe County and Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporations, and others to compete as one of 50 semifinalists for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize. For more information, see mocoenergychallenge.org.
For further information contact:
Dave Parsons, Jacqui Bauer
President, Monroe County Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Quality and Sustainability Commission Dept. of Economic & Sustainable Development
[email protected] City of Bloomington
812-824-6875 h 812-349-3837
812-322-3547 c [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/sustainbtown
Twitter: @sustainbtown

As you may have heard, Seven Oaks Classical School has been approved for a Fall 2016 opening! Enrollment opened on February 1st and will close on March 17th. We have set up information sessions in Ellettsville to explain the enrollment process and address any questions you may have.

Jazz Combo

About the Director:

Patrick Harbison’s many recordings as a jazz trumpeter include a 1999 solo debut, After All. In addition to appearances as leader, his recording credits include the PsychoAcoustic Orchestra, the Blue Wisp Big Band, and David Baker’s 21st-Century Bebop Band.

Mr. Harbison is author of many articles on jazz and trumpet, as well as several books, including Technical Studies for the Modern Trumpet and Twenty Authentic Bebop Solos (Aebersold).

He is an active jazz clinician and has been a faculty member of Jamey Aebersold’s Summer Jazz Workshops since 1976. Mr. Harbison is a Selmer/Bach Artist and a former faculty member of the University of Cincinnati.