Set in the hills of Echo Park, a bungalow, designed by OWIU, is a serene yet versatile space that integrates natural beauty with modern living.

Maison Perron redefines the studio's ethos by transforming a historic Quebec building into a vibrant space that celebrates Perron’s blend of artistry and functionality.

Step inside Le Petit Merlot, a Montreal duplex renovation _naturehumaine, where classic brick meets modern glass.

Design Milk's latest 2024 holiday gift guide will give you enviable objects to splurge on a dearly beloved or special friend.

Extending outwards in concentric hexagons, the Ripple Lamp by Rikke Frost for BoConcept makes the understated a statement.

Three new pieces from Swedish studio Bernadotte & Kylberg bring a luxurious serenity to the Eriksberg Hotel & Nature Reserve.

From foundry-inspired knobs to playful wall hooks, Viefe's new hardware makes it easy to add the finishing touches to a space.

In Narrative Arc: Volume II, MOUS crafts a collection that merges ancient architectural influences with celestial inspiration in new, unexpected ways.

Kevin Frankental, co-owner and creative director of Lemon, tells us about his favorite chair, a Paris apartment, a design store in New York, and more.

The Palladium
1 Carter Green
Carmel, IN 46032
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 7 – 9pm

Join us in old Vienna as the CSO performs elegant and romantic waltzes with seasonal singalongs with a holiday twist. Come early to enjoy drink specials in the lobby, waltz lessons and Austrian delights. The evening will be led by guest conductor by Vladimir Kulenovic.

Presenter: Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Cost: starting at $79.00
Ticket Web Link: secure.thecenterpresents.org…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: carmelsymphony.org…

The Palladium
1 Carter Green
Carmel, IN 46032
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 2 – 4pm

Experience Vienna as the CSO performs romantic waltzes with seasonal sing alongs and a holiday twist designed for family celebrations.

Come early to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, crafts and caroling in the Palladium lobby, as well as a visit from Old St. Nick.

The evening will be led by guest conductor by Vladimir Kulenovic.

Presenter: Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Cost: starting at $79.00
Ticket Web Link: secure.thecenterpresents.org…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: carmelsymphony.org…

Nourishing Heart Yoga Studio
582 E Hillside Drive in Bloomington, Indiana
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 7 – 8:30pm

Do you have a fear of singing or find singing to be intimidating? Here’s one for you: Join us Saturday, December 14, 7-8:30 PM at Nourishing Heart in Bloomington for an illuminating evening of 'Yoga of the Voice.’ Immerse yourself in a transformative experience blending deep relaxation and meditative-style singing to reduce your anxiety. If you're interested in sound healing or the expressive arts, you’ll love this! Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. Drop-ins welcome!

Presenter: Stephanie Heidemann
Contact: Stephanie Heidemann
Cost: $22
Ticket Web Link: nourishingheartyoga.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: nourishingheartyoga.com…

Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 12 – 2pm

Sugarcoat your holiday season with a Gingerbread House Workshop! Assemble the sweetest house of your dreams in IMU Alumni Hall on Sunday, December 8 and Saturday, December 14.

Spaces are limited so be sure to make a reservation.

Presenter: Indiana University Office of Student Life/ IMU Sugar & Spice
Age Range: All Ages
More info: api.getspoonfed.com…

Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington
234 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10am – 1pm

As we enter into the holiday season. Perhaps, we need support to navigate it lightly. Many of our problems during the holidays are about others or feeling our wishes are going unfulfilled. Navigate the holidays with a different approach. Come discover how to gift cherishing love. We know how to love, but we can learn how to love more purely so it’s light and joyful. 
 
In this retreat, we will explore:
> Recognizing what obstructs our love
> How to remove obstructions to our love
> The actual way to love purely and joyfully thought the holidays and beyond
 
The retreat is suitable for all meditation levels, including beginners. It includes guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don't have to be Buddhist to participate.

Presenter: Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington
Contact: Nancy Fox
Age Range: Adults
Cost: $25 adults, $20 students and seniors
Ticket Phone: 812-318-1236
Ticket Web Link: www.meditationinbloomington.org…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: www.meditationinbloomington.org…

Indiana Memorial Union
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7 – 9pm

Light Up the Night

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual lighting of the IMU candles! Join us for a joyful night featuring a winter market, ice skating rink, and lots of ceremonious cheer. An evening filled with festivities awaits!

IMU Circle Drive & Parking Lot

Presenter: Indiana Memorial Union
Age Range: All Ages

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 8 – 10pm

Violinist James Ehnes is professor of practice in violin at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. A Grammy Award winner, Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage as a concert soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

One of the most sought-after soloists and chamber music collaborators of his generation, Orion Weiss is widely regarded as a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post). He has dazzled audiences with his passionate, lush sound and performed with dozens of orchestras in North America including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic.

More info: events.iu.edu…

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 8 – 10pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

24 N Washington St
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 7 – 8pm

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will be returning to the Historic Tivoli Theatre with their festive holiday program! They’ll be presenting a delightful mix of holiday music from around the world, bringing the holiday spirit to life on the Tivoli stage.

It should be a fantastic event for music lovers and families looking to enjoy the season's festivities in downtown Spencer.

For anyone interested:
*Event Date: Tuesday, Dec 3
*Location: Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St., downtown Spencer, Indiana
*Doors Open: 6:30 pm, Concert: 7:00 pm
*Admission: $15 adults / $5 students (Use promo code GotBeats24 for a $5 discount when buying tickets online at www.spencertivoli.org)

Presenter: Tivoli Theatre
Contact: Andrea White
Cost: $15 adults / $5 students
Ticket Phone: 8127148137
Ticket Web Link: ticketing.useast.veezi.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Spencer, Terre Haute
More info: www.spencertivoli.org

Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Friday, November 29, 2024, 5 – 9pm

Join the BSO for a treasured tradition as we celebrate the holiday season with two concerts. Our 5pm early show is perfect for families with small children, and finishes just in time for you to watch the City’s Canopy of Lights. The second, slightly longer 8pm program will top off your evening with a festive mix of holiday music from around the world. With a new “elf” leading us as Music Director, you can expect a fresh treat or two!

More details at bloomingtonsymphony.com/cts2024

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Presenter: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Contact: BCT Box Office, boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Cost: $16 - $29
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

Boeing Avenue 2 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1119 PB Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 9am – 5pm

Analytical Techniques 2024's Organizing Committee invites all participants to attend 14th World Congress on Analytical and Bioanalytical Techniques (Analytical Techniques 2024) is scheduled during November 27-28, 2024 at Amsterdam, Netherlands. This Analytical techniques 2024 is based on the theme Challenges and Future Directions in Analytical Bioanalytical Techniques High-profile keynote speakers from around the globe, several concurrent oral and poster presentations, a forum for young researchers, and delegates to exchange ideas and discuss mass spectrometry and analytical techniques are all proud to be a part of Analytical Techniques 2024.

The Analytical Techniques 2024 is focused on sessions covering nearly all mass spectrometry and analytical techniques ones such as mass spectrometry, applications of mass spectrometry, new approaches in mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry imaging, principles of mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry in proteomics, fragmentation in mass spectrometry, separation techniques, ionization techniques, analytical techniques, Chromatography, applications of chromatography, techniques of chromatography, hyphenated techniques, electrophoresis, analytical chemistry & instrumentation, analytical techniques in pharmacology, Pharmaceutical analysis, chemometrics and chemical analysis, thermal and surface analysis, mass spectrometry in environmental analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) spectroscopy.

Presenter: Conference Series
Contact: Aimee Berry
Age Range: All Ages
Cost: $499
Ticket Phone: 2045861247
Ticket Web Link: analyticaltechniques.annualcongress.com…
Communities: Martinsville

Nourishing Heart Yoga Studio
582 E Hillside Drive in Bloomington, Indiana
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 7 – 8:30pm

Do you have a fear of singing or find singing to be intimidating? Here’s one for you: Join us Saturday, November 23, 7-8:30 PM at Nourishing Heart in Bloomington for an illuminating evening of 'Yoga of the Voice.’ Immerse yourself in a transformative experience blending deep relaxation and meditative-style singing to reduce your anxiety. If you're interested in sound healing or the expressive arts, you’ll love this! Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. Drop-ins welcome!

Presenter: Stephanie Heidemann
Contact: Stephanie Heidemann
Cost: $22
Ticket Web Link: nourishingheartyoga.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: nourishingheartyoga.com…

Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Friday, November 22, 2024, 7:30 – 10:30pm

Straight Outta Brown County Indiana! The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is back for a hometown party! The latest album from Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band was written by candlelight and then recorded using the best technology available . . . in the 1950s. But listeners won’t find another album as relevant, electrifying and timely as Dance Songs for Hard Times. Dance Songs for Hard Times conveys the hopes and fears of pandemic living. Rev. Peyton, the Big Damn Band’s vocalist and world-class fingerstyle guitarist, details bleak financial challenges on the songs “Ways and Means” and “Dirty Hustlin’.” He pines for in-person reunions with loved ones on “No Tellin’ When,” and he pleads for celestial relief on the album-closing “Come Down Angels.” Far from a depressing listen, Dance Songs lives up to its name by delivering action-packed riffs and rhythms across 11 songs. The country blues trio that won over crowds on more than one Warped Tour knows how to make an audience move.

 

Presenter: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Contact: boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Cost: $26 - $32
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

IU Auditorium
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:30pm

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.



Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.

Cost: Starting at $35
Ticket Web Link: am.ticketmaster.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: www.iuauditorium.com…

IU Auditorium
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 7:30pm

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.



Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.

Cost: Starting at $35
Ticket Web Link: am.ticketmaster.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: www.iuauditorium.com…

Waldron Arts Center
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 2 – 4pm

KEEP BLOOMINGTON WEIRD! Help celebrate our unique community with comedy, satire and music – the audience becomes part of the show!

The Firehouse Follies is a worldwide showcase for the amazing talent we have in Bloomington and South Central Indiana. A live broadcast performance features audio theater plays and sketches by the Mighty Firehouse Art Players, music from Kid Kazooey and the Four-Alarm Orchestra, special musical guest Krista Detor, and poetry created by Indiana's Literary Champion, Tony Brewer. On Sunday, November 17, doors open at 1 p.m., because the Waldron Auditorium has a lounge with a full bar (and things for kids and nondrinkers), and the show is live on the air from 2-4 p.m. Plenty of free parking, so come and join us!

Broadcast and streamed live over WFHB, 91.3 FM and www.wfhb.org .

Will-call will be available for pick up at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater box office until 2:30pm on Saturday 11/16. After that, will-call will be available for pick up at the venue Waldron Auditorium (122 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404) when doors open for the event.

Online and Buskirk-Chumley Theater sales will end at 2:30pm on Saturday 11/16. If not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door of the venue. Cash and check will be accepted.

Presenter: WFHB
Contact: BCT Box Office, boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Cost: $12 - $22
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

Waldron Auditorium
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 2 – 4pm

The Firehouse Follies is a worldwide showcase for the amazing talent we have in Bloomington and South Central Indiana. A live broadcast performance features audio theater plays and comedy sketches by the Mighty Firehouse Art Players, music from Kid Kazooey and the Four-Alarm Orchestra, special musical guest Krista Detor, and poetry created by Indiana's Literary Champion, Tony Brewer. The audience becomes part of the two-hour show at the Waldron Auditorium, starting at 2 p.m. November 17, so come and join us! Broadcast and streamed live over WFHB, 91.3 FM and www.wfhb.org

Presenter: WFHB
Contact: Richard Fish
Directed By: Richard Fish
Cast: TBA
Cost: $20 Adult, $15 Student, $10 Child
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: wfhb.org…

Bloomington Yoga Collective
116 W. 6th Street, Suite 110,
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12:30 – 2pm

Do you have a fear of singing or find singing to be intimidating? Here’s one for you: Join us Saturday, November 16, 12:30-2PM at Bloomington Yoga Collective for an illuminating experience of 'Yoga of the Voice.’ Immerse yourself in a transformative experience blending deep relaxation and meditative-style singing to reduce your anxiety. If you're interested in sound healing or the expressive arts, you’ll love this! Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. Drop-ins welcome!

Presenter: Stephanie Heidemann
Contact: Stephanie Heidemann
Cost: $22
Ticket Web Link: www.bloomingtonyogaco.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: www.bloomingtonyogaco.com…

302 S. College Avenue
Saturday, November 16, 10am – Sunday, November 17, 2024, 4pm

Find 100+ local indie artists at the Bloomington Handmade Market, November 16 & 17! Open 10am - 4pm both days at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington.

Age Range: All Ages
Cost: Free
More info: www.facebook.com…

Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Friday, November 15, 2024, 8 – 9:30pm

Another Round is Indiana University's premier all-male a cappella group. Established in 1996, Another Round has entertained audiences in Bloomington and beyond for over two decades. By pairing their rich harmonies with their signature sense of humor, Another Round puts their audiences in the middle of a truly unique entertainment experience. Their chemistry and showmanship leave you with a feeling of hometown charm unique to the group's beloved Bloomington, Indiana. Join us for a night of music you will not forget!

Presenter: Another Round
Contact: BCT Box Office, boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Cost: $14 - $24
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

Virtual Zoom event
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7 – 8:30pm

Sycamore Land Trust and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Indiana present a free lecture and Q&A with Dr. Richard Phillips “From Tree Tops to Deep Roots: The Role of Eastern Forests as Carbon Sinks.” We’ll discuss how eastern forest ecosystems serve as important carbon sinks that can help mitigate rapid climate change, and explore above- and below-ground processes in forests and how they contribute to the land sink for carbon. Dr. Richard Phillips is a Professor of Biology at Indiana University, Bloomington, Director of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program, and Science Director at IU Research and Teaching Preserve.

Presenter: Sycamore Land Trust and Citizens' Climate Lobby Indiana
Contact: Kate Hammel, Communications Director
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-336-5382
Ticket Web Link: sycamorelandtrust.org…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: sycamorelandtrust.org…

Morgenstern Books
849 S Auto Mall Rd
Bloomington
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Join us in the Morgenstern Books café for an evening in conversation with author Bronislava Volková, discussing her book, Forms of Exile in Jewish Literature and Thought.

Presenter: Molly Bowman
Contact: Molly Bowman
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: morgensternbooks.com…

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 8 – 9pm

Brittany Lasch is assistant professor of music in trombone at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She is also on faculty at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and serves as principal trombone of the Detroit Opera Orchestra.

IU Auditorium
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7:30pm

Theo Von grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly there. Now, he's bringing a night of standup to the IU Auditorium stage this fall.



He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts that garner millions of listens and views a month This Past Weekend and King of the Sting.



Theo’s new comedy special Regular People was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee and is now streaming on Netflix.



In the Spring of 2020 Theo completed his two year Dark Arts Tour, which took him across America, Australia, and Europe, and another country. He’s currently on the road with his Return of the Rat Tour.



If you want to know how Theo is doing he is probably doing the best he can, which varies.



He currently resides in Nashville and Los Angeles.

Ticket Web Link: am.ticketmaster.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: www.iuauditorium.com…

Juniper Art Gallery
615 W. Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 4:30 – 6pm

Juniper Art Gallery is thrilled to welcome back multi-instrumentalist, and singer/songwriter Pat Otto to our Janiece Jaffe Legacy Stage for November's 2nd Wednesday Acoustic Afternoon on Nov 13th from 4:30-6:00pm. Pat will play both covers and originals on guitar and mandolin. His shows are always entertaining and enjoyable, and we have food & beverage available through our cafe. Come out for a wonderful afternoon of music and art, and some new arrivals in the shop!

Presenter: Juniper Art Gallery
Contact: art@juniperartgallery.com
Cost: free
More info: juniperartgallery.com…

Burlingame, CA 94010, United States
Wednesday, November 13 – Thursday, November 14, 2024

After the success of Dental Marketing 2023 in San Francisco we are inviting participants across the globe to attend 42st International Conference on Dentistry & Dental Marketing (Dental Marketing 2024) during November 13-14, 2024 in San Francisco, USA. The main theme of the conference is ‘Modern Dentistry with Gentle Care’ The relative novel nature of the conference and its relevance to the current dental market makes this summit an event to look forward for all the individuals of the Dental Community.

Presenter: Conference Series LLC Ltd
Contact: Elena Tylor
Cost: $499
Ticket Phone: 307-215-1648
Ticket Web Link: dentalmarketing.conferenceseries.com…
More info: dentalmarketing.conferenceseries.com

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 8 – 9:30pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5 – 6pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

Ford-Crawford Hall, Simon Music Center
Monday, November 11, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

Bloomington HS North Auditorium
Monday, November 11, 2024, 7 – 8:10pm

Conductor Stephen Pratt leads the 65-member Southern Wind Ensemble through its Fall Concert, "With Heart and Voice." The program includes a variety of challenging wind band pieces with a focus on both traditional favorites and recent additions to the repertoire.

Presenter: Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble
Cost: Free Admission - Donations Accepted
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute

Metz Carillon, Arboretum Gazebo
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 4 – 5pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 2 – 3:15pm

Peter Ellefson is professor of music in trombone at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he was previously chair of the Brass Department.

More info: events.iu.edu…

Ford-Crawford Hall, Simon Music Center
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 1 – 2pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 11am – 12pm

More info: events.iu.edu…

1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Friday, November 8, 9am – Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 8pm

Prepare for the ultimate culinary showdown at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC)!

Over 1,500 chefs, home cooks, and professional teams from around the globe will compete for the coveted title of World Food Champion and a share of hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money.
From sizzling steaks to decadent desserts, the WFC showcases ten official categories, offering a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you’re a passionate foodie, an aspiring chef, or just looking for a fun and delicious experience, the WFC has something for everyone.

Event Highlights:
Date: November 8-12, 2024
Location: 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Special Features: Live cooking demos, tasting experiences, and opportunities to meet culinary stars!

Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating culinary creativity and excellence. Tickets are on sale now! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit worldfoodchampionships.com.


Follow on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes action:
Facebook: World Food Championships
Instagram: @worldfoodchampionships
Twitter: @WorldFoodChamp

Ticket Web Link: www.indianastatefair.com…
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, Terre Haute
More info: worldfoodchampionships.com

202 E 6th Street
Ongoing through Saturday, December 28, 2024

Senior cords, decorated corduroy pants and skirts popular with high school and college seniors, are a unique piece of Hoosier heritage. This exciting exhibit guest-curated by Kelly Richardson (Director of IU Sage Collection) follows their history from their Purdue University origins through their high school heyday in the 50s and 60s and up to their contemporary revival in bespoke fashion brands like BODE.
Exhibit is currently open and closes Dec. 28th

On view at the Monroe County History Center
202 E. 6th St
Bloomington, IN 47408
Visit monroehistory.org for hours, pricing, and parking information.

Presenter: www.monroehistory.org
Contact: Sarah Rosenkrans
Age Range: All Ages
Cost: $2 adults, $1 kids, free for members and ages under 5
Communities: Bloomington
More info: www.monroehistory.org

NW Natural talks up its climate strategy, but new legal challenges say the company has spent years lying about the environmental impact of natural gas. by Taylor Griggs

For years, environmental advocates have said NW Natural attempts to obfuscate the negative climate and health impacts of natural gas utilities in order to remain dominant in the market. NW Natural, Oregon’s largest gas utility operation, has responded to such allegations with fierce resistance, promoting its service as more climate-friendly than electric alternatives and talking up plans to go greener in the future. 

But two lawsuits filed against NW Natural earlier this month put a spotlight on its alleged greenwashing practices, arguing the company has knowingly disenfranchised customers and contributed to the climate crisis. The first lawsuit, filed on October 7, adds NW Natural to Multnomah County’s existing legal challenge against several other oil companies for their role in perpetuating the deadly 2021 heat dome event. Just two days later on October 9, two NW Natural customers filed a class action suit against the company for falsely representing a program it says will offset the carbon emissions caused by customers’ natural gas use. 

Many Oregonians rely on gas heat appliances, whether to heat their homes or power their stoves, and nearly all of them have NW Natural as their service provider. NW Natural serves more than two million people across Oregon and southwest Washington, and is the only gas utility company serving Multnomah County. 

Proponents of natural gas say gas utilities are economical, efficient, and reliable in the case of power outages. But scientists and environmental experts say there are major downsides, too. Residential and commercial energy use accounts for about 20 percent of Oregon’s carbon emissions—the second largest category after transportation—and natural gas combustion accounts for a sizable portion of those emissions. Methane leaks from gas appliances also have a major climate impact, with gas stoves in particular emitting planet-warming greenhouse gasses even when they’re not in use. 

And if the environmental harm wasn’t enough, recent studies also show gas stoves are worse for human health than previously thought, with clear connections to carcinogenic pollutants. Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide from gas stoves has also been shown to lead to tens of thousands of cases of childhood asthma. 

As experts have sounded the alarm on all the impacts of gas utilities, environmental advocates and lawmakers have ramped up efforts to move Oregonians away from natural gas. The Portland Clean Energy Fund, for example, has invested tens of millions of dollars in deep energy retrofit projects, which will replace fossil fuel-reliant heating and cooling systems with electric systems. The program has invested millions more into building new, energy-efficient housing and commercial buildings. 

In resisting being pushed out of the market, the recent lawsuits say NW Natural has duped customers and pushed false propaganda about natural gas and the environment. 

Environmental advocates hope the legal challenges will have a practical impact on the company’s bottom line and enlighten the public.

Part of NW Natural’s public outreach strategy has been its sponsorship of community events, including those hosted by environmentally-minded organizations. In an effort to limit the gas utility’s greenwashing message, environmental advocates want local groups to cut ties with NW Natural, or think twice before accepting a future sponsorship deal. 

“NW Natural has a captive audience that trusts what their natural gas utility is telling them,” Carra Sahler, an attorney and director of Lewis and Clark Law School’s Green Energy Institute, tells the Mercury. “The more we can do to encourage skepticism, the better, and the easier it will be for people to make a switch [to electrify their homes] and to feel good about making that switch.” 

Multnomah County’s amended lawsuit says NW Natural’s carbon and methane emissions have been “a cause of enormous harm” to the county and its residents. But, the lawsuit says, you wouldn’t know that by listening to the gas utility company’s public messaging. 

The county’s lawsuit states NW Natural has emitted at least 72.1 metric tons of CO2 equivalent in the last few decades, but has “deceived the public by claiming its product is safe, clean, and environmentally friendly.” 

The lawsuit provides several examples of the company’s alleged deceitful practices. Some particularly egregious instances include attempts to influence children and the Oregon education system. In 2021, NW Natural offered activity booklets to schools containing colorful drawings and activities for children promoting natural gas. The company also tried to use a front organization to host a training session for teachers about renewable gas, offering a $200 stipend to each teacher who attended. The training was canceled after public backlash. 

The misinformation from NW Natural got so bad, state agencies had to step in.

Earlier this year, NW Natural distributed a newsletter to its customers containing misinformation about Oregon’s Climate Protection Program policy. The newsletter said the climate policy would not reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but would result in a 14 percent rate hike for all NW Natural customers. In response, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality made a statement disavowing NW Natural’s campaign against the state policy. 

“In summary, NW Natural has routinely misrepresented to the public the climate impacts of extracting, transporting, storing and burning their product while over-estimating the costs of transitioning to renewables or reducing their pollution in an effort to frighten customers and discourage policy makers from using their authority to protect the public,” the Multnomah County lawsuit states. 

Sahler commends the county for including NW Natural in the big oil lawsuit.

“NW Natural is a trusted provider of warmth in homes, part of the local fabric... It’s exciting to see the county taking action—it’s brave to take on one more fossil fuel interest, especially a local one,” she told the Mercury. “Multnomah County's lawsuit appropriately lumps Northwest Natural in with the other big fossil fuel companies that we know are problematic, and it helps people understand what we're dealing with here.” 

David Roy, NW Natural’s director of communications, told the Mercury the company is “disappointed the County is spending resources on litigation instead of on developing effective emission reduction policies that work for County residents and businesses.” 

“We will continue to pursue pathways that allow Oregonians, including low- and moderate-income customers, to have access to two energy systems—electric and gas—for their homes and businesses,” Roy said. “NW Natural will vigorously contest these claims should they come to court. Regarding the Multnomah County action, we believe adding the company to the suit at this later date is an attempt to divert attention from legal and factual flaws in the case.” 

While Multnomah County’s lawsuit hones in on misleading claims and practices, the class action lawsuit specifically targets NW Natural’s Smart Energy program, an additional monthly fee available to customers, ostensibly to offset the carbon emissions associated with their natural gas use. Upon further investigation, however, NW Natural sends this carbon offset surcharge to industrial dairy farms for questionable “manure digesters,” which generate energy from methane-producing livestock waste. 

The complaint says the relationship between “carbon offset” funds, like NW Natural’s Smart Energy program, and the industrial dairies may incentivize the expansion of factory farming and enable further livestock waste production. 

“Independent research demonstrates that, at best, the climate benefits of manure digestion are not well studied and remain unclear,” the lawsuit says. “At worst, emissions reductions are significantly overstated.” 

Nicolas Blumm, one of the plaintiffs in the Smart Energy case, tells the Mercury he signed up for the program shortly after becoming a NW Natural customer. Since he didn’t have much of a choice about his gas utility system, he wanted to be as eco-friendly as possible while doing it. 

Blumm said the additional payment for the Smart Energy program was small—last January, he paid about $5 extra on his gas bill—so he didn’t think about it much. But once he realized where the money was going, he felt taken advantage of. 

The Smart Energy lawsuit points out that “corporate claims regarding sustainability and lower climate impact are particularly difficult for consumers to verify” and “climate-conscious consumers are particularly vulnerable to climate-related ‘greenwashing.’” 

“People deserve to have a chance to be honestly informed,” Blumm said. “I don’t think you should have to dig through and make sure every dollar you’re giving NW Natural is going exactly where they say it is. If they say the program is going to make your service carbon neutral, that’s how it should be.” 

In addition to the two lawsuits, NW Natural recently faced a blow from the Oregon Public Utilities Commission (OPUC). Last week, OPUC ordered the company to phase out gas subsidies by 2027. These subsidies are also known as line extension allowances, which gas utility companies including NW Natural charge existing customers in order to pay for expanding natural gas infrastructure to connect new customers to the service. 

Line extension allowances have been criticized by renewable energy advocates as environmentally damaging and economically burdensome for customers. But Roy, the NW Natural communications director, told the Mercury the company is “disappointed with the Commission’s decision,” and believes its subsidy proposal “supports the state’s goals for increased housing and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.” 

Advocates hope the recent news about NW Natural will lead to change in the community’s relationship with the company. While many consumers don’t have a choice about whether or not they can pay NW Natural for their monthly gas utility service, local organizations have more flexibility. NW Natural frequently sponsors or co-sponsors events across the region, ranging from county fairs to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) annual Sunday Parkways open streets events. At these events, the utility company often sets up a booth to share information about natural gas, which environmental advocates say is often misleading. 

PBOT Communications Director Hannah Schafer told the Mercury the bureau is “aware of the concerns” and hasn’t made sponsorship decisions for the 2025 Sunday Parkways season. 

Sahler, the attorney, told the Mercury, considering the harm burning natural gas has caused to the planet and to human health, she wants to see local leaders draw a line in the sand. 

“Fossil fuel companies are like tobacco companies. You wouldn’t have a tobacco company at [events like Sunday Parkways],” Sahler said. “At some point it has to be unacceptable to support a business that is poisoning us.” 

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

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GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! ????

Look, it's time for two things: VOTING and NAIL-BITING. We're T-minus five days from the November 5 election, so (if you haven't already) it's time to fill out your ballot! Need help? Then check out the Mercury's Election Issue (in more than 500 spots around town) which comes complete with all our endorsements AND our handy-dandy voter cheat sheet! I can't help you with the nail-biting... but I can provide some NEWS.

IN LOCAL NEWS:

• Police have revealed more about the Ballot Box Bomber (igniter?) who dropped incendiary devices into election boxes in Portland (harming three ballots) and Vancouver (destroying 475). Cops previously identified the make and model of the car—a Volvo S60—and says the suspect is likely a "Caucasian male, 30-40 years of age, very short hair or balding, thin to medium build, thin face, wearing a dark shirt, highly knowledgeable in both metal fabrication and welding." A reward of $2,500 has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of the individual, who police say may strike again. 

• In other election news, city leaders are freaking out over the possibility of civil unrest on election night if an authoritarian despot takes office with the intent of dismantling democracy and making life a living hell for anyone other than his supporters (which is to say, wealthy business leaders and Christian nationalists). Portland Police officers plan to work 12 hour shifts starting on election day, outgoing DA Mike Schmidt is promising criminal prosecutions for those who commit violence and/or the destruction of property, and the county is freeing up jail beds. And of course, Portland's shadow mayor—Andrew Hoan of the Portland Metro Chamber (AKA Portland Business Alliance)—is once again being platformed by local media, and blaming protesters for Portland's shitty reputation when it was his own allies in the millionaire and political class who in 2020 cried like babies to Fox News and the New York Times that Portland was "dead" and a hellhole, because they weren't getting the tax breaks they felt they were entitled to. Reminder that while there definitely a small group of violent a-holes mixed in with the thousands who were righteously protesting police violence against people of color, most of the so-called riots were not riots, and that these cynical attempts by the city (and its business rulers) to curb free speech is exactly why we don't want Trump in office. Stop being fooled.

Independent Audit: Portland has done almost no oversight of business districts that could criminalize homelessness

Lame duck City Council: Let’s give them a 10 year contract extension!

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— Portland for All (@PDXforAll) October 30, 2024

• Oregon's largest gas utility, NW Natural, is on the receiving end of two lawsuits alleging they use greenwashing tactics to hide the negative environmental impact of natural gas, while knowingly disenfranchising customers and contributing to the climate crisis. Our Taylor Griggs has the details.

Oregon’s first romance-only bookstore is now open in Portland https://t.co/vRKgRyRWa9

— Ryan Haas (@ryanjhaas) October 31, 2024

• Big news: Our own Rose City Rollers derby team will be hosting the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships this weekend, right here in Portland! Our Rollers will also be competing for their fifth straight championship win. Trust me, I've attended one of these championships and they are a goddamn BLAST. Interested in going, and learning more RCR's very interesting history? Check out this banger of a story from our own Courtney Vaughn.

• Oh, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN (to those in my coven who celebrate). For those planning on trick-or-treating tonight, you better find matching raincoat to go with your Sexy Chipotle Fork costume—the weather forecast calls for steady rain during the prime candy grabbin' hours.

Looking for fun on election night? Join your friends at Mississippi Studios for the Mercury's official election night watch party—hosted by the hilarious Alex Falcone and Shain Brenden! (And what? IT'S FREE!)https://t.co/OXyBltoyPr

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IN NATIONAL/WORLD NEWS:

• And because it's impossible to think about anything else, here's your roundup of ELECTION HEADLINES:

"Trump says he would 'protect' women, 'whether the women like it or not'"  • "Dems see signs for optimism in gender gap in early vote" • "At least a quarter million cancel Washington Post subscriptions after non-endorsement, report says" • "MAGA activists say the election is rigged, vow to overturn the results if Trump loses" • "Trump and Johnson hand Democrats an 11th-hour lifeline" • "Election officials are outmatched by Elon Musk’s misinformation machine" • "Trump transition official says RFK Jr. wants to force vaccines off the market" • "Harris’s momentum in California energizes House Democrats, rattles GOP"

President Biden and ... guess who ?! ????
First Lady Jill Biden dressed as a panda for a White House Halloween event @WUSA9 pic.twitter.com/NvFLgt1x4j

— Lorenzo Hall (@LorenzoHall) October 31, 2024

• The Los Angeles Dodgers are the newest World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees 7-6 last night in a five game series. It was a stunning comeback for the Dodgers who were behind 5-0 in the third inning before the Yankees committed three errors and the Dodgers came roaring back in the fifth and eighth innings to seal the deal. 

• In a show of impotent masculinity, North Korea launched a test of their new long-range test missile that has the ability to reach the US mainland. The test launch was in obvious response to Washington's announcement that the North Korean dictatorship was sending troops to Ukraine to aid the Russians.

SNL is Brat https://t.co/EMld5xBEU6

— Pitchfork (@pitchfork) October 31, 2024

• A blast from the somewhat recent past (though it feels like a million years ago): The star of Tiger King, Joe Exotic, has announced he is engaged to a fellow inmate in a Texas prison, where he's serving a 21-year stretch for hiring a hitman to kill competitor Carole Baskin, as well as multiple counts of wildlife crimes. 

• And finally... if this actually happened at museums—I WOULD GO ALL THE TIME.

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See how well YOOOooooOOOOu score on this week's Halloooooweeeeeen-themed trivia quiz! (I am a ghost, if you didn't guess.) ???? by Wm. Steven Humphrey

HELLOOOOO, BRAINY HUMAN! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And in this edition, we're testing your knowledge on a variety of HALLOWEEN-related topics including creeeepy Trump statues, ghost cars (and stores!), and Portland's most HAUNTED locales! OoooOOOoooooh! (That is the sound ghosts make, I'm given to understand.) ????

But first, how did you do on our previous, special edition ranked choice quiz? Super good, and I'm confident you are ready to vote if you haven't already! And in case you're wondering, here's how Portlanders ranked who should be our next mayor. (At least we know who should run next time!)

OKAY, TIME FOR A NEW QUIZ! Take this week's quiz below, take our previous pop quizzes here, and come back next week for a brand spankin' new quiz! (Having a tough time answering this quiz? It's probably because you aren't getting Mercury newsletters! HINT! HINT!) Now crank up that cerebellum, because it's time to get BRAINY!

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Plus, Nils Frahm and More Event Updates for October 31 by EverOut Staff

It’s Halloween! Treat yourself to tickets to see Tyler, The Creator on his Chromakopia tour. Country pop princess Kelsea Ballerini has also announced a stop at Moda Center next spring. Plus, Berlin-based pianist, composer, and producer Nils Frahm will set up his elaborate vintage gear at the Schnitz. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news you can use.

MUSIC

Amyl and The Sniffers: Cartoon Darkness Tour
Crystal Ballroom (Mar 25, 2025)

Ashe: The Trilogy Tour
Revolution Hall (June 17, 2025)

Daily Bread – Flash Flood Tour
Wonder Ballroom (Mar 22, 2025)

Allee Willis was your favorite artists’ favorite artist decades before Chappell Roan. Allee Willis was a truly fascinating, wildly-creative artist who worked almost exclusively behind the scenes. She was your favorite artists’ favorite artist decades before Chappell Roan. Allee Willis: creative force behind the Friends TV Show Theme, Dangerous Woman to Soviet newspapers Allee Willis: Creative Force, Dangerous Woman, Queer Songwriter Behind Friends' Theme Further Proof That Friends Is Queer-Coded by Melissa Locker

Whether you watched the show or not, you can probably hum the theme song to Friends. Do you know who wrote it for the Rembrandts? And "September"—the Mercury's second favorite song—do you know who co-wrote that with Earth Wind and Fire's Maurice White?

Not to sound like a weird TV pitchman, but what if I told you they were written with the same person. Specifically,  Allee Willis—who was once dubbed “the most dangerous woman in the world” by Pravda, the the official newspaper of the prelapsarian Soviet Union.  

Willis is the star of a new documentary, The World According to Allee Willis, which celebrates its Oregon premiere at the QDoc Film Festival on November 16. The doc is worth your time to burnish your bar trivia skills, but also because Willis was a truly fascinating, wildly-creative artist who worked almost exclusively behind the scenes. She was your favorite artists’ favorite artist decades before Chappell Roan.

Willis had insisted on documenting her life, since 1978, long before reality TV was a thing, so there's plenty of her archival video found in the film. "I've always known that my final art piece would be someone putting together the trail I've left behind," she says in one clip. 

In 2019, Willis died at age 72, and director Alexis Manya Spraic became responsible for following that trail. Spraic intersperses the footage with a cavalcade of famous faces—Paul Reubens, Lily Tomlin, Cyndi Lauper, Pamela Adlon, Paul Feig, Sex and the City director Michael Patrick King, Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh, as well as—somewhat inexplicably—billionaire Mark Cuban. Their interviews confirm that Willis really was a Hollywood power player, even if you don’t know her name.

Raised in Detroit as Alta Willis, the artist admits that growing up in the shadow of Motown influenced her work. She also did a stint in New York where she wrote her one and only album, Childstar, which had “great reviews and zero sales.” Eventually Willis moved to California because “if she was going to starve to death, she was going to do it in the sun.” ["Not me!" -Portland creatives.]

Willis lived on welfare in that sun, until "Godmother of Soul" Patti LaBelle heard her music, and kickstarted Willis’ songwriting career. Then came Earth Wind & Fire and “September,” the track that made Willis a songwriting star.

"Allee said she was lucky to meet us. We were lucky to meet her, too,” the group's bassist Verdine White says in the film. “That was life-changing for all of us.”

Earth Wind & Fire followed the success of "September" by co-writing another hit “Boogie Wonderland” with Willis, helping her become the music industry’s go-to “rock doc” who could fix up a song and turn it into a hit. 

In addition to being a wildly successful songwriter, Willis was also an art director and set designer, creating the backdrops for Debbie Harry music videos, among others. She continued to collaborate on songs, behind the scenes, and won both a Grammy and a Tony for her work on the musical The Color Purple.  The Friends theme was nominated for an Emmy, but didn't win.

While Willis was able to find professional success, that never quite translated into financial solvency. She also faced challenges in her private life—partially because she was queer at a time when it was extremely difficult to be open and out. She struggled with loneliness for much of her life, Lauper says during one of the film's interviews.

Willis did eventually find love, and then had to contend with the near-universal struggle of balancing work, creativity, and her personal life. When you’re looking at The World According to Allee Willis, it's a wild,  wonderful, and sometimes painful view, but well worth watching.

The World According to Allee Willis screens as part of QDoc Film Festival at Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, Sat Nov 16, 4:30 pm, $12, tickets here. Some streaming starting Nov 22. Visit alleewillisdoc.com for more.