Events at Indiana University
Botanica: A Pharmacy for the Soul
Botanica: A Pharmacy for the Soul
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: "A Pharmacy for the Soul" centers around traditions of spirit healing and the practitioners and places associated with these beliefs.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
Clothes, Collections and Culture . . . What is a Curator?
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The exhibition uses traditional Zapotec garments to illustrate the curatorial process from collection to protection, and explores the cultural and historical context of the garments.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or
http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
Find a Fable, Tell a Tale: A Story of Story Telling
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The exhibition illustrates the variety of forms that stories can take beyond written representation. It explores stories that are told through music, physical actions, images and objects.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
Images of Native Americans: The Wanamaker Collection
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: This exhibition presents selections from one of the largest and most important collections of images of Native Americans and features an overview of the collection's history and its holdings.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
Safe and Sound: Protective Devices from Around the World
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The objects in this exhibition represent a variety of countries, cultures and beliefs. Included in the display are signs, clothing, jewelry, text and other devices that illustrate the many varied forms protection can take.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
Thoughts, Things and Theories . . . What Is Culture?
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: "Thoughts, Things, and Theories . . . What Is Culture?" uses objects from around the world to show the way culture permeates all human lives. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the exhibit focuses on two main themes: Universal needs and life stages.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
A World of His Own: The Uncommon Artistry of Chester Cornett
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The exhibit, curated by James Seaver, a graduate student in IU's Department of History, is the first museum retrospective on Chester Cornett's work, and capitalizes upon furniture, tools and other objects in the Mathers Museum's collections to explore the chairmaker's unique folk aesthetic.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/
"Layered Land" by William Itter
Form and Surface: African Ceramics, Baskets, and Textiles from the William Itter Collection
WHEN: Now-Dec. 13, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday,12-5 p.m.
WHERE: IU Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: The transformation of modest materials into extraordinary objects is the subject of "Form and Surface: African Ceramics, Baskets and Textiles from the William Itter Collection.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-5445 or
http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu/iuam_intro.htm
Modern and Contemporary Craft from the Indiana University Art Museum: Recent Acquisitions
WHEN: Now-Dec.13, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: IU Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: This small exhibition features works in metal, fiber, ceramic and glass. While tracing the development of craft from the post-World War II period to the present, the exhibition also highlights Indiana University's historic commitment to collecting and exhibiting craft works.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION:
812-855-5445 or http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu/iuam_intro.htm
DILLINGER! Forging a Hoosier Legend
Dillinger! Forging a Hoosier Legend
WHEN: Now-Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Indiana State Library, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis
WHAT: The exhibit guides visitors through the life of John Dillinger and what factors led this ordinary Hoosier farm boy toward a life of crime.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 866-683-0008 or http://www.dillingerlegend.org/
IU Kokomo Art Gallery features digital canvas artwork
WHEN: Now-Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Alumni Hall Art Gallery, Kokomo
WHAT: Artist Margaret Dolinsky uses her digital canvas to create moving images that combine her drawing, painting, and 3D modeling.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 765-455-9523 or iukag@iuk.edu
William Itter: A Retrospective Paintings and Drawings 1969-2009
WHEN: Now-Nov. 20, noon-4 p.m.
WHERE: SoFA Gallery FA 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: William Itter, professor emeritus at Indiana University, will give a lecture "Cubes Curves Facts Fantasy: A Paradigm" as an introduction to his retrospective.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or
http://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/events/
IU's Sage Collection, Monroe History Center present exhibition on evolution of children's clothing
WHEN: Now-Feb. 27, 2010 Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Monroe County History Center, 202 E. Sixth St., Bloomington
WHAT: An exhibition of children's fashions from the late 18th century through today
COST: Adults' admission is $2; children 5-18 admission is $1; 4 and under free. Admission is free to members.
INFORMATION: 812-855-4627 or http://www.monroehistory.org/
18th Annual Arts & Crafts fair coming to Indiana University Kokomo
WHEN: Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Kelley Student Center, Alumni Hall, and Hunt Hall, Kokomo
WHAT: Approximately 90 crafters and artisans from around the state will be on hand to display and sell their wares - from folk art to holiday decorations.
COST: Free and open to the public but attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item for the Kokomo Crisis Center
INFORMATION: 765-455-9468 or http://www.iuk.edu/
Celtic Woman brings modern and traditional Irish songs to IU
WHEN: Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: Celtic Woman Concert
COST: $29-$53 for general public or $19-$36 for IU students
INFORMATION: 800-745-3000 or http://www.iuauditorium.com/site/index.html
The Wizard of Oz
WHEN: Nov. 10,11, 7 :30 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditiorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: Production of the classic story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz
COST: $19-40 for children and IU Bloomington students with valid ID and $37-59 for general public
INFORMATION: 800-745-3000 or http://www.iuauditorium.com/site/index.html
IUPUI Cutting Edge Lecture Series
WHEN: Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: University LibraryLilly Auditorium, Indianapolis
WHAT: The series of lectures is designed to promote thinking and discussion across disciplinary boundaries.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 317-274-5555 or http://www.iupui.edu/administration/acad_affairs/celsfall09.html
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
WHEN: Nov. 13,14,20,21, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Musical Arts Center, Bloomington
WHAT: Mozart: The Magic Flute
COST: $15-35 for general public and $10-20 for students
INFORMATION: 812-855-7433 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41149
A World of His Own: The Uncommon Artistry of Chester Cornett
WHEN: Now-Dec. 20, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The exhibit, curated by James Seaver, a graduate student in IU's Department of History, is the first museum retrospective on Chester Cornett's work, and capitalizes upon furniture, tools, and other objects in the Mathers Museum's collections to explore the chairmaker's unique folk aesthetic.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION:
http://www.mathers.indiana.edu or mathers@indiana.edu
IU Northwest School of Nursing to host annual health fair
WHEN: Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Savannah Center Gymnasium, Gary
WHAT: Assorted health-related groups and organizations will have booths at this year's fair.
COST: $18 for the public, $15.60 for faculty and staff and free health profiles for students with ID
INFORMATION: 219-980-6619 or gbrown@iun.edu
The Nutcracker
WHEN: Dec. 4,5, 8 p.m. and Dec. 5,6, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Musical Arts Center, Bloomington
WHAT: The Nutcracker tells the story of young Clara, who receives a toy soldier nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer.
COST: $18-35
INFORMATION: 812-855-7433 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41149
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