Marcos Bautista is from Teotitlán del Valle in Oaxaca, Mexico, a community known for its Zapotec weaving. He grew up helping his family in their weaving business, often operating the standing loom. Bautista’s art combines his innovative designs with Zapotec patterns and techniques, which he’ll share through demonstrations and narrative stage discussions. The events will be free and open to the public, and are sponsored by Themester 2016: Beauty, an initiative of the IU College of Arts and Sciences.

Demonstrations: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Discussion: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Are YOU interested in the state of homelessness in Bloomington? Are YOU curious about the solutions that Shalom hopes to advance in our community?

In 2014, the Shalom Center launched its strategic plan to end chronic and family homelessness by 2020! On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Shalom Community Center will host a community-wide event to share our progress, including up-to-the-minute updates on Crawford Part 2, the Friend’s Place & more.

In partnership with Pictura, we also are especially pleased to host an amazing photo gallery with images created by people experiencing homelessness in our community. Photos will be available for sale.

Special Presentation at 5:30 pm~
Beverages and Hors d’Oeuvres

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Amy Harrison by Thursday, November 3rd. 812.334.5734 x24 or [email protected]

David Goodier

What to Expect from DNA Testing
Autosomal DNA testing like Ancestry DNA, 23andme, and the Family Finder test from FTDNA is becoming more and more popular. Learn what you can-and can’t- expect to learn from this type of DNA test. Presented by Nan Harvey of Nancestors Genetic Genealogy Guidance.

What to Expect from DNA Testing
Autosomal DNA testing like Ancestry DNA, 23andme, and the Family Finder test from FTDNA is becoming more and more popular. Learn what you can-and can’t- expect to learn from this type of DNA test. Presented by Nan Harvey of Nancestors Genetic Genealogy Guidance.

In the Navajo worldview beauty is a key concept. It extends into concepts of balance, harmony, and peace and is fundamental to understanding individual and community health. Seasons of a Navajo presents the way this broad and deep conceptualization of beauty permeates the yearly cycles of Navajo life, and the movement of children into adulthood and adults into elderhood. The film screening will be free and open to the public, and is sponsored by Themester 2016: Beauty, an initiative of the IU College of Arts and Sciences.

Join us for a cocktail class where we’ll teach you all you need to know about our Nocino and the best ways to cocktail with it. Your two hour class includes a free drink, history of Nocino, how we make ours and, of course, cocktail sampling. You will also have the opportunity to purchase this new product before anyone else, and that’s pretty exciting. Sign up online to reserve your spot!

“A fairytale opera. A piece of history. A Bloomington premiere.”  Brundibár is presented by The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington and Stages Bloomington Theatre Company.

Hans Krása’s 1938 children’s opera written in German-occupied Prague is a delightful tale. Let us surprise you with the music, history, and stories behind this production that involves a Nazi transit camp, a children’s opera, and collaborations by award winning playwright Tony Kushner and author/illustrator Maurice Sendak.  Includes the curtain raiser, But The Giraffe by Tony Kushner.

Director, Pat Gleeson.  Music Director, Reuben Walker.  Vocal Coach, Susan Swaney.  Lighting Design, Mike Schwandt.  Art and set backdrops, Joe Lee.

A cast of 49 singers and actors, ages 9-18 and four guest children’s choirs.

Thurs. Nov. 10, 7 pm, Sat. Nov 12, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. Nov 13, 2 pm.  Advance tickets recommended

Jesus Christ Superstar

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Directed & Choreographed by George Pinney
Music Direction by Brandon Porter

A musical phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. See the spectacle for the first time or relive the glory of this rock and roll classic. Featuring the hits “Hosanna”, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, and “Superstar”.

Performance dates include November 4, 5, 8-11, 2016 at 7:30 pm and November 12 @ 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Thank you Associate Producers and Theatre Circle Members Sue & Winston Shindell and Partner Level Associate Producers Ruth Albright and Cyndi & Dale Nelson for supporting this production.

Salaam’s World Music Night