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/
William Itter: A Retrospective Paintings and Drawings 1969-2009
WHEN: Now-Nov. 20, noon-4 p.m.
WHERE: SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., IU Bloomington campus
WHAT: An exhibition of works by William Itter, professor emeritus at Indiana University.
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/
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
WHEN: Nov. 20, 21, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Musical Arts Center, IU Bloomington campus
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
IPFW religious forum explores the nature of science
WHEN: Nov. 19, 12-1:15 p.m.
WHERE: IPFW Walb Student Union, room G21, Ft. Wayne campus
WHAT: A discussion of why people do not accept the theory of intelligent design as a true science and attempt to demonstrate that intelligent design should be considered a scientific theory.
COST: Free and open to the public; donations accepted.
INFORMATION: 260-481-6992 or http://www.ipfw.edu/ministry/contact/contactforum.htm
Apply Now to be a Leadership Consultant
WHEN: Nov. 20 by 12 p.m.
WHERE: Campus and Community Life, Suite 370, Campus Center, IUPUI campus
WHAT: Leadership Consultants are a group of students facilitating SOLD (Student Organizations Leadership Development) programs Teamed with staff from Campus and Community life, Leadership Consultants aim to engage, educate, and support others in leadership development on the IUPUI campus.
COST: Free and open to the public.
INFORMATION: 317-274-3931 or http://life.iupui.edu/ccl/leadership/seminars/sold.html
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
Straight No Chaser
WHEN: Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Murat Theatre, 502 North New Jersey St., Indianapolis
WHAT: A 10-member men's a cappella group, which was founded at IU in 1996.
COST: $22.50-$30.00
INFORMATION: 877-598-8703 or http://www.livenation.com/
or http://php.indiana.edu/~snc/SNC.htm
BFA Thesis Exhibition
WHEN: Dec. 8-12, 12-4 p.m.
WHERE: SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., IU Bloomington campus
WHAT: This exhibition will highlight artworks created by undergraduate Graphic Design, Metals and Photography students.
COST: Free and open to the public.
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu
IMAX Screening of Disney's "A Christmas Carol"
WHEN: Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 6550 US Hwy. 6 Portage IMAX, Portage, Ind.
WHAT: Screening of the new animated 3-D Disney film, "A Christmas Carol."
COST: $8-9
INFORMATION: 219-980-6769 or http://www.iun.edu/~newsnw/pg/2009/091103_alumnicarol.shtml
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