William Fillmore, “Essentially Human,” sculpted figures. Barry Barnes, “Two Sides to Every Story,” ceramic vessels and wall hangings. Carol Myers, “Horizons in Pencil and Wax,” mixed media. Ivy Tech ARTS students Fall Semester Show.

The month of November brings a number of new exhibits to the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center. William Fillmore sculpts figures that are extraordinarily life-like but served with a twist—you will be amazed, amused, and possibly even frightened. Whether on vessels, wall hangings, or large scale sculpture, every clay surface that Barry Barnes touches erupts in a profusion of color, texture, and pattern. Indianapolis artist Carol Myers offers a sheaf of what she calls “pencil prayers”, graphite meditations with watercolor accents, lightly layered in encaustic wax. And the Ivy Tech fine arts students will be presenting their fall semester projects.

All exhibits on display through December 1, during regular gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9am – 7pm; Saturday 9am – 5pm.

During the month of November, the City of Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD) will showcase paintings in watercolor created by members of the Bloomington Watercolor Society (BWS) in the Atrium of City Hall. Exhibit is free and open to the public during regular hours (9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday). Runs until November 30.

When your toddler or preschool child hits the turf field at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center, they will be ready to run and play! An indoor turf field provides you and your young child with ample space to run, play on an obstacle course, and practice ball throwing and kicking skills. This free-time play is parent supervised while the TLRC provides all the equipment for an hour of healthy physical play. Check the monthly calendar for special Turf Time days with the bounce house and specially scheduled games. For children ages 1 – 6 yrs. w/parent. Every Monday and Wednesday.

Santa Claus will be appearing at the Macy’s Court area of the College Mall from November 17 through December 24. Kids are invited to come meet and greet Santa and pose for photos. Many holiday specials will also be available from retailers. Visit website to see all mall hours, including special holiday hours.

This exhibit, “A Place Aside: Artists and Their Partners,” is on display at the Kinsey Institute Gallery and will run from September 28 to December 20.

Since the invention of photography, the camera has been turned towards loved ones to document birthdays, vacations, graduations, and other significant events. For each of the couples included in this exhibition, however, photography is not a method of simply recording events but a means of exploring their partnership through the creation of art. While the photographs serve as documents of a couple’s life together, they also reveal the trust and respect that each partner has for the other.

The Kinsey Institute Gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm-5 pm.

“Gender Expressions” uses contemporary photographs, fine art prints, and other materials from the Kinsey Institute collections to illustrate the various ways that people express their gender identity or challenge societal expectations about gender roles. A selection of magazines, books, newspaper clippings, and other materials from the library and archives takes a look at transgender history in the United States. Artists represented in this exhibition include Mariette Pathy Allen, Jess Anthony, Herbert Ascherman, Mia Beach, Heather Christoffer, Jess T. Dugan, Leonor Fini, Danielle C. Head, Hans van der Kamp, Vivienne Maricevic, Len Prince, Carson Rader, Sarah Taavola, and Cara Lee Wade. Exhibit is open every weekday until December 20.

The Short List consists of 10 different acts, for 10 minutes each, on the first and third Mondays of each month at Cafe Django. The show includes everything from live music and dance to comedy, poetry, and trivia. For upcoming show details and more information, check the website.

7 – 9 pm.

This Songwriter Showcase at the Player’s Pub features Suzette Weakley, Tim O’Malley and Daryl Robinson. No cover charge. All ages are welcome.

Every Monday night at 9 pm, The Bluebird nightclub features an evening of karaoke hosted by local favorite Dave Walter.