B-Town Happenings...

Artistic events for your decorating inspiration.

These events take place in Bloomington, Indiana. If you have any events in your area - feel free to submit a comment and I will post the inspirational event!


First Friday Artists’ Reception - Wandering Turtle Gallery February 1, 2008
Times: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
http://www.wanderingturtle.com/
Location: Wandering Turtle Art Gallery, 224 N. College AvenuePhone: 812-330-1990
Admission: Free
“Spirit and Image” Photographs by Darryl Jones & Wood Carvings by James Alexander Thom With Special Music by Curtis Cantwell Jackson

Bloomington Photography Club Member Exhibition February 1, 2008
Times: Monday-Friday 11-5 and Saturdays 11-3
http://www.artlives.org/
Location: John Waldron Arts Center, South Walnut StreetPhone: 812-334-3100 x 111
Admission: Free
Photography takes over the walls as the Bloomington Photography Club holds a Member Exhibition at the John Waldron Arts Center in the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery. It runs from February 1st - 29th with an opening on Friday, February 1st from 5-8pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 11-5pm and Saturdays 11-3pm or by appointment. For more information visit http://www.artlives.org/ or contact the gallery director at (812) 334-3100 x. 111.


The Irish Lion - Bourbon Tasting EventJanuary 31, 2008
Times: 7 pm
http://www.irishlion.com/
Location: The Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub, 212 W. Kirkwood
Phone: 812-336-9076
Admission: $25 ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
The Irish Lion and Big Red Liquors present a Bourbon tasting event. Seating is limited. Tickets are $25 per person + tax, includes tasting and complimentary appetizers.


SoFA Gallery: MFA Metals, Sculpture + Textiles Area ExhibitionJanuary 22, 2008 - February 2, 2008
Times: 12:00 - 4:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday
http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu/
Location: Indiana University, Fine Arts SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. 7th St., Bloomington IN, 47405
Phone: 812.855.8490
Admission: FREE!!
These exhibitions will highlight artworks created by graduate Metals students in the Master of Fine Arts Program, and Sculpture and Textiles students in the Masters and Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, Indiana University. Events are free and open to the public.


The Kinsey Institute Gallery - "Women of Pleasure" exhibition
January 18, 2008 - April 4, 2008
Times: 2:00 to 4:00 M-Fhttp://www.kinseyinstitute.org/
Location: The Kinsey Institute Gallery, Morrison Hall, Indiana UniversityPhone: 812-855-7686
Admission: FREE
The Kinsey Institute Gallery presents an exhibition titled “Women of Pleasure,” which explores the depiction of women in 18th and 19th century European erotic art. The exhibit contains paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, books, and other materials from the Institute’s extensive collections. Highlights of the exhibit include a pair of engravings by British satirist William Hogarth and several rare editions of "Fanny Hill; or Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure," John Cleland’s 1749 erotic novel.


Ok everyone, I'm sure by the LARGER font you can tell that I might be seen at the bourbon tasting... haha... Actually, I'm more prone to end up at the Sahara Mart's Wine Tasting events that take place in a tent in their parking lot with plastic cups...

Enjoy and be inspired!!!

PSH