Join sound recording archivists and record collectors, including many of the world’s foremost experts in recorded sound history and technology, for five days of lectures, tours, demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, and special events. Highlights include a two-day pre-conference Media Preservation Boot Camp, an evening at the IU Cinema with seldom-seen gems from IU and the Library of Congress, and an evening Collector’s Roundtable. With over 50 sessions, the conference will feature a wide variety of topics ranging from recording artists and labels to technology and restoration, including a celebration of the jazz legacy of Indiana Avenue; a look at Indiana artists Baby Huey, Cole Porter, and the Hoosier Hot Shots; label histories including Gennett, King, Laff, and Advance Recordings; early secular and sacred African American recorded music and sermons; and social and political activism on record.

On Tuesday, May10th, beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Venue will host a presentation by Manuel (Manolo) Hernandez-Martin describing and demonstrating the Art of Great Wine.
Bloomington’s own, Manolo, through centuries old family connections in Spain, and his career as an international wine importer, travels the highways and byways of Spain and Europe finding and importing the finest vintages of small and unique wineries.
Manolo will demonstrate the proper techniques of wine tasting and wine appreciation wine, and will introduce his latest imports, summer varieties from Spain and France. While California has produced some excellent wines, it is difficult, in two centuries, to match the product of five or six centuries worth of effort.
With Manolo’s able assistance, develop your own coat of arms, a unique type and quality of wine, and make it your signature statement. No more Ripple for you.
This presentation will be free, interactive and fun. You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue: bloomington.in.gov…

On Tuesday, May 10th, beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Venue will host a presentation by Manuel (Manolo) Hernandez-Martin describing and demonstrating the Art of Great Wine.
Bloomington’s own Manolo, through centuries old family connections in Spain and his career as an international wine importer, travels the highways and byways of Spain and Europe finding and importing the finest vintages of small and unique wineries.
Manolo will demonstrate the proper techniques of wine tasting and wine appreciation, and will introduce his latest imports, summer varieties from Spain and France. While California has produced some excellent wines, it is difficult, in two centuries, to match the product of five or six centuries worth of effort.
With Manolo’s able assistance, develop your own coat of arms, a unique type and quality of wine, and make it your signature statement. No more Ripple for you.
This presentation will be free, interactive and fun. You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue:bloomington.in.gov.

The Bloomington Songwriter Showcase is pleased to present Dynamic Duo, Jim Krause & Anne Hurley – jimkrausemusic.com / annehurley.com – this evening. Jim & Anne’s music is mostly instrumental, and with Jim’s delicate guitar work and his cool mandolin style combined with Anne’s gorgeous cello work, the two paint audio pictures of lakes, rivers, mountains, and nearly any place they might have traveled – especially when traveling on their sailboat. The pair have backed up nearly anyone who is anyone in this area and are a must see for those of you who have never seen them. They’ll be sharing the stage with the uber-talented Cara Jean Marcy – facebook.com/carajeanmarcy – who with her outstanding alto vocals and beautiful, well-written songs, is always an audience favorite. Tim O’Malley – timbloos.com – will be performing this evening, too! O’Malley is a Blues guy by reputation (as one of the finest Blues guitarists around), but he’s written some very exceptional songs that are decidedly Americana/Alternative in style. This is Tim’s first Showcase in our new venue (other than the big grand opening showcase). We’re looking forward to hearing from our friend Tim O’Malley. Speaking of our old friends – (not that he’s old), we’ve got another longtime performer on stage this evening with Bulldog Johnson – sdexterjohnson.com. Bulldog is known for his finger-picking, Dixie, Delta, Folk style. Seems like AGES since we’ve had Bulldog on a full Feature Performer spot – this is gonna be a GREAT SHOWCASE!
NO COVER CHARGE – MUST be 21+ to enter Bear’s (go all the way to the back of the building if you enter from the front door!!!)