29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Mirror Mysteries: Science of Reflection


308 W. Fourth Street Bloomington, Indiana 47404
http://www.wonderlab.org

Is it magic or is it science? Have great fun exploring the surprising tricks mirrors can play on your brain! This special hands-on exhibition for people of all ages is on display at WonderLab (Tuesday – Sunday) through April 13.

Children / Education / Exhibits

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Exhibits at Mathers Museum


Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave.
http://mathers.indiana.edu

Thoughts, Things, and Theories…What Is Culture?
“Thoughts, Things, and Theories…What Is Culture?” examines the nature of culture through the exploration of cultural traditions surrounding life stages and universal needs. Runs through May 9, 2014.

Assessing Authenticity: Museum Fakes and Mistakes
This exhibit explores issues surrounding object identification and authentication within museums. Runs through May 9, 2014.

From the Big Bang to the World Wide Web: The Origins of Everything
This exhibit examines history on a large scale, through the exploration of cosmic, biological, and human origins. Runs through May 9, 2014.

Ojibwe Public Art, Ostrom Private Lives
“Ojibwe Public Art, Ostrom Private Lives” explores works by late 20th century Ojibwe artists of Manitoulin Island, Canada, collected by Elinor and Vincent Ostrom. The exhibit was curated by a team of IU graduate students through a project partially supported by the IU College of Arts and Sciences Ostrom Grants Program. Runs through May 9, 2014.

Rhythms of the World Audio Exhibit
Rhythms of the World is a free audioguide tour of musical instruments from around the globe featured in exhibits throughout the museum. The audioguide includes narration and musical clips of the highlighted instruments. Runs through May 9, 2014.

Mather Museum Hours: Tues. – Fri., 9 am – 4:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 1 – 4:30 pm

Exhibits

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

ENJOY Live Music @ Bloomington Winter Farmer’s Market EVERY SATURDAY


Harmony School

All of these talented will perform at the Bloomington Winter Farmer’s Market, 9am-12pm.

Winter Farmer’s Market Music Schedule:
7-Dec Curtis Cantwell-Jackson
14-Dec Farm Pickers
21-Dec Dena’s Violin
4-Jan Laura Lashbrooks
11-Jan Craig Brenner
18-Jan Fiddl’n’Feet
25-Jan Jason Fickel
1-Feb Salaam (or subset)
8-Feb Hoosier Hotcakes
15-Feb Jason Fickel
22-Feb Monika Herzig
1-Mar Salaam (or subset)
8-Mar Curtis Cantwell-Jackson
15-Mar Gan Amin
22-Mar Farm Pickers
29-Mar Craig Brenner

Where there is great food, there is great music. Come visit at Harmony School!

Entertainment / Live Music / Outdoors

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market

09:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Harmony School, East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
http://www.localgrowers.org/wintermarket/

The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market is a great opportunity to buy directly from local growers during the winter months. Our cozy indoor market features local products, live music, and a wonderful community. Join us for breakfast and buy local produce, meats, baked goods, dairy, and more!

Products include a wide variety of salad greens, spinach, micro-greens/shoots, eggs, squash, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, cow milk cheeses, baked goods, kale, cabbage, broccoli, garlic, sweet potatoes, apples, honey, milk and yogurt, fresh roasted coffee beans, fresh and dried herbs, breads, soups, plants, tamales, wheat flour, seeds, sauces, yarns, soap, flowers, wreaths, hot breakfast foods, fresh coffee, espresso—and much more.

Located in the Harmony School, the market runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from December 1 to March 30 with the exception of Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, during which it is closed for the holidays.

Children / Eat and Drink / Entertainment / Live Music

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Monroe County Public Library Bookstore Clearance Sale

09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood
http://mcpl.info/friends

Looking for a Bargain ? Like to read? Love the Friends of the Library Bookstore Clearance Sale! The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located on the first floor of MCPL, is holding a Clearance Sale starting Friday, March 28th through Monday, March 31, 2014. Thousands of popular and scholarly books, and books for children and teens are available at bargain prices! Friday offers hardback books for $ 1.00 and paperbacks for 50 cents. Prices are cut in half on Saturday. Sunday from 1-5 p.m. is “Fill-a-Bag” day when patrons can fill as many bags as they want for $ 2.00/bag. Monday is Free Day when all remaining materials are free to the public. Donations are always welcome!! Shop early for the best selections!! All proceeds go to support the numerous and much used library programs.

Benefits / Eat and Drink / Entertainment

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Exhibits at WonderLab

09:30 am to 05:00 pm
WonderLab Museum, 308 W. 4th St.
http://www.wonderlab.org

“Art Quilts”
Contemporary works by Jasper, Indiana artist Beth Schnellenberger featuring strong geometric shapes, bold colors, and textured surfaces. Runs through April 12.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm

Children / Exhibits

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Exhibit: ‘Mirror Mysteries: Science of Reflection’ at WonderLab

09:30 am
WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology (308 W. 4th St.)
http://www.wonderlab.org

Is it magic or is it science? Have great fun exploring the surprising tricks mirrors can play on your brain! This special hands-on exhibition for people of all ages is on display at WonderLab (Tuesday – Sunday) through April 13.

Museum hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Children / Education / Entertainment / Exhibits

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Tails on the Trail 5K

10:00 am to 11:30 am
2444 South Walnut Street
https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/98176

Join us on Saturday, March 29 at Pets Alive for the first Tails on the Trail 5K along the B-Line Trail. Bring your friends and family (two and four-legged) with you to raise funds for spay and neuter surgeries.

Pets Alive Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinic’s mission is to provide the compassionate solution to end the unnecessary euthanasia of cats and dogs by offering affordable, high-quality spay and neuter services.

Animals / Benefits / Fitness / Health / Outdoors / Volunteering

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Celebrating Youth Art Month: Monroe County Community School Corporation Exhibition

10:00 am to 05:00 pm
IU Art Museum, 1133 E. 7th Street
http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5:00 p.m.

March 1–March 31, 2013
Thomas T. Solley Atrium, second floor
Featuring works of art by K–6 Monroe County students, selected and submitted by area art teachers.

Children / Education / Exhibits

29 Saturday / March 29, 2014

Zumbathon event for Middle Way House

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club Bloomington, 311 S Lincoln Street
https://www.facebook.com/events/421779187968474/

Enjoy a fun two hour dance fitness class! There will be multiple instructors with awesome Zumba routines! No experience necessary. Just come and follow along!

Help support Middle Way House, whose mission is to end violence, both structural and interpersonal, in the lives of women and children.
80% of proceeds will be donated!

This event is sponsored by IU Ballroom Dance.
There is a free parking lot at the facility as well as free parking on Lincoln and Washington street.
Please contact Alicia Richhart at [email protected] with questions.

Benefits / Dance / Fitness / Health / Speakers

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