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

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Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

922 S. Morton Street
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm

Free event!! Trivia Wednesdays at Cardinal Spirits, with the biggest prizes in Bloomington!

Every Wednesday night at the distillery, join us for:

🤯 fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia
🥃 delicious Cardinal cocktails and food
🏆 the biggest prizes in Bloomington

PRIZES: gift cards to Cardinal Spirits (to be used on a future visit)
1st: $100
2nd: $60
3rd: $30

No cover
Reservations are welcome
21+

Presenter: Cardinal Spirits
Contact: hello@cardinalspirits.com or 812-202-6789
Age Range: Adults
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-202-6789
More info: www.cardinalspirits.com…

Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

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…

Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 2 – 4:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

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…

Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

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…

Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 2 – 4:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Friday, December 13, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

Ted Jone's Playhouse
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Krista Detor is bringing back her beloved Holiday Show to Constellation Playhouse as a benefit for Artist Residencies at The Hundredth Hill! Special guests include Sam Bartlett, Dena El Saffar, Steve Mascari, Pat Otto, Eric Schedler, and David Weber - PLUS Surprise guests!

The show is a wild romp through the magic, mayhem, and melancholy of the season, and will include an early door time so that attendees can greet old friends, peruse the mini holiday market of local artists, grab a cup of cider, libation or even a festive snack - Just like a holiday at your aunt Norma’s, only without the police showing up!

Will-call will be available for pick up at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater box office until 4pm on the day of the show. After that, will-call will be available for pick up at the venue Constellation Playhouse (107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404 formally BPP Ted Jones Playhouse) when doors open for the event.

If not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door of the venue. Cash and card will be accepted.

Presenter: The Hundredth Hill
Contact: BCT Box Office, boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Age Range: Families
Cost: $17 - $27
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!

Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen
Written By: L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, and E.Y. Harburg
Directed By: Kate Galvin
Cost: $32
Ticket Phone: 812 336 9300
Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.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

922 S. Morton Street
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm

Free event!! Trivia Wednesdays at Cardinal Spirits, with the biggest prizes in Bloomington!

Every Wednesday night at the distillery, join us for:

🤯 fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia
🥃 delicious Cardinal cocktails and food
🏆 the biggest prizes in Bloomington

PRIZES: gift cards to Cardinal Spirits (to be used on a future visit)
1st: $100
2nd: $60
3rd: $30

No cover
Reservations are welcome
21+

Presenter: Cardinal Spirits
Contact: hello@cardinalspirits.com or 812-202-6789
Age Range: Adults
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-202-6789
More info: www.cardinalspirits.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…

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 8 – 10pm

Repertoire
Mason Bates: The Rise of Exotic Computing (2013)
Corey Chang: What’s Next? (2024, premiere)*
Sean Shepherd: Simple Machines (2024)

*New Music Ensemble Commission

More info: events.iu.edu…

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…

922 S. Morton Street
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm

Free event!! Trivia Wednesdays at Cardinal Spirits, with the biggest prizes in Bloomington!

Every Wednesday night at the distillery, join us for:

🤯 fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia
🥃 delicious Cardinal cocktails and food
🏆 the biggest prizes in Bloomington

PRIZES: gift cards to Cardinal Spirits (to be used on a future visit)
1st: $100
2nd: $60
3rd: $30

No cover
Reservations are welcome
21+

Presenter: Cardinal Spirits
Contact: hello@cardinalspirits.com or 812-202-6789
Age Range: Adults
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-202-6789
More info: www.cardinalspirits.com…

Boys and Girls Club
311 S Lincoln st.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 11am – 2pm

This event is for our neighbors that are unhoused, or at risk of becoming unhoused. There will be over 20 tablers that provide assistance in some way to the unhoused community. There will be big raffle items and supplies to stay warm outside this winter!

Presenter: Kaley Smith
Contact: 8126182715
Cost: free!
More info: www.facebook.com…

IU Auditorium
Sunday, December 1, 2024, 3pm

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

With heroic action, catchy tunes, and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

Cost: Starting at $30
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
Sunday, December 1, 2024, 11am

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

With heroic action, catchy tunes, and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

Cost: Starting at $30
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
Saturday, November 30, 2024, 2pm

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

With heroic action, catchy tunes, and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

Cost: Starting at $30
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
Saturday, November 30, 2024, 10am

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

With heroic action, catchy tunes, and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

Cost: Starting at $30
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…

922 S. Morton Street
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm

Free event!! Trivia Wednesdays at Cardinal Spirits, with the biggest prizes in Bloomington!

Every Wednesday night at the distillery, join us for:

🤯 fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia
🥃 delicious Cardinal cocktails and food
🏆 the biggest prizes in Bloomington

PRIZES: gift cards to Cardinal Spirits (to be used on a future visit)
1st: $100
2nd: $60
3rd: $30

No cover
Reservations are welcome
21+

Presenter: Cardinal Spirits
Contact: hello@cardinalspirits.com or 812-202-6789
Age Range: Adults
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-202-6789
More info: www.cardinalspirits.com…

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…

922 S. Morton Street
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm

Free event!! Trivia Wednesdays at Cardinal Spirits, with the biggest prizes in Bloomington!

Every Wednesday night at the distillery, join us for:

🤯 fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia
🥃 delicious Cardinal cocktails and food
🏆 the biggest prizes in Bloomington

PRIZES: gift cards to Cardinal Spirits (to be used on a future visit)
1st: $100
2nd: $60
3rd: $30

No cover
Reservations are welcome
21+

Presenter: Cardinal Spirits
Contact: hello@cardinalspirits.com or 812-202-6789
Age Range: Adults
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-202-6789
More info: www.cardinalspirits.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…

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

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 8 – 10pm

Pianist Paul Lewis is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation. His cycles of core piano works by Beethoven and Schubert have received unanimous critical and public acclaim worldwide and consolidated his reputation as one of the world’s foremost interpreters of the central European classical repertoire.

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FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Andrew Marlin is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Chapel Hill, NC. His latest solo record, Phthalo Blue, is out now! The album features all original music by Andrew, recorded around one mic at The Tractor Shed in Goodlettsville, TN. In addition to Marlin on mandolin, the music showcases a slew of frequent collaborators including Stephanie Coleman (fiddle), Allison de Groot (banjo), Clint Mullican (bass), Josh Oliver (guitar), and Nat Smith (cello) - engineered by Sean Sullivan.

Along with this new release, and his three previous instrumental collections (Fable & Fire, Witching Hour and Buried in a Cape) Marlin has produced six albums of original works of American roots music with Watchhouse, has formed the bluegrass group Mighty Poplar (with collaborators Critter Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Alex Hargreaves and Noam Pikelny) and regularly contributes instrumental performances to other artists and albums. He's recently played mandolin on recordings for Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Plains, Dead Tongues and Phil Cook. Marlin is also an in-demand producer, and has produced albums for artists including Mipso, Kate Rhudy, Rachel Baiman and Ismay.

Over the last decade, he has toured with all three of his projects throughout the U.S and Europe and appeared on high
profile programs such CBS This Morning's Saturday Morning Sessions, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, and headlined sold-out notable rooms including the Ryman and Red Rocks.

Will-call will be available for pick up at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater box office until 4pm on Thursday, 11/14. After that, will-call will be available for pick up at the venue the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts (202 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404) when doors open for the event.

If not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door of the venue. Cash and card will be accepted. Prices go up the day of the show.

Presenter: Bloomington Roots Foundation, Inc.
Contact: BCT Box Office, boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Cost: $30 - $35
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

Auer Hall, Simon Music Center
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 5 – 6:30pm

Ik-Hwan Bae was professor of music in violin and chamber music at the IU Jacobs School of Music from 1999 until his passing in 2014. He was born in Seoul, Korea, and made his professional debut with the Seoul Philharmonic at age 12. He studied with Ivan Galamian at The Juilliard School and was busily engaged in concertizing and teaching throughout his career.

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922 S. Morton Street
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:30 – 8pm

Free event!! Trivia Wednesdays at Cardinal Spirits, with the biggest prizes in Bloomington!

Every Wednesday night at the distillery, join us for:

🤯 fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia
🥃 delicious Cardinal cocktails and food
🏆 the biggest prizes in Bloomington

PRIZES: gift cards to Cardinal Spirits (to be used on a future visit)
1st: $100
2nd: $60
3rd: $30

No cover
Reservations are welcome
21+

Presenter: Cardinal Spirits
Contact: hello@cardinalspirits.com or 812-202-6789
Age Range: Adults
Cost: Free
Ticket Phone: 812-202-6789
More info: www.cardinalspirits.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…

Ford-Crawford 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

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Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Monday, November 11, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30pm

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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

Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 7 – 9pm

Warren Miller is going big for 75 years!

Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey.

Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.

With original segments and unique collaborations, this year’s film will set the tone for the next 75 years of ski and snowboard filmmaking.

Featured Athletes:
Selema Masakela | Shaun White | Caite Zeliff | Jeremy Jones | LJ Henriquez | Max Hitzig | Danny Davis | Parkin Costain | Toby Miller | JJ Thomas | Alex Ferreira | Lexi duPont | Noah Maisonet | Zeb Powell | Daron Rahlves | Connery Lundin | Aaron Blunck | Mark Abma | Cassie Sharpe | Juho Kilkki | Luis Medearis | Cass Jones | Mia Jones

Contact: BCT Box Office, boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org
Cost: $10 - $14
Ticket Phone: 812-323-3020
Ticket Web Link: buskirkchumley.org…
Communities: Bloomington

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

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DePauw University Green Center, 600 S. Locust Street, Greencastle, Ind.
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 3 – 5pm

VINEGAR TOM
Thurs.–Sat., Nov. 7–9 • 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 • 3 p.m.
Green Center, Moore Theatre

In an isolated, 17th-century rural village a woman’s lover claims she is the devil. Her mother curses at a neighbor. Crops are failing, livestock are dying, and family tensions are brewing. An herbal healer offers help with a pregnancy, and the betrothed daughter of a prosperous landowner refuses to marry. Doctors claim she’s insane and tie her up. Behind it all is the titular Vinegar Tom, a stealthy cat often seen lurking about, boldly plundering barns and milk sheds. Could he be a witch’s imp or the devil himself? Finally, a witch hunter arrives, and no woman is above suspicion.

Presenter: DePauw University
Contact: Suzanne Hassler
Written By: Caryl Churchill
Directed By: Ron Dye
Cost: General Admission: $10; Seniors, Youth and All Students: Free
Ticket Phone: 765-658-6733
Ticket Web Link: dpugreencenter.eventbrite.com
Communities: Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, Greencastle, Indianapolis, Martinsville, Spencer, Terre Haute
More info: www.depauw.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

The Vault at Gallery Mortgage
121 E 6th Street
Bloomington IN 47408
Ongoing through Friday, November 22, 2024, 5pm

Come enjoy the beautiful artwork by the talented artists of the Bloomington Watercolor Society. The Fall Membership Show, "Spaces and Faces" features 30 paintings by the BWS portrait and plein air painters.
Gallery Hours 9-5, M-F.
Receptions take place on Gallery Walk Fridays, 5-8 pm.

Presenter: Bloomington Watercolor Society Annual Fall Show
Contact: Jeanne Dutton
Cost: Free
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Greene County, Indianapolis, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer

Rose City Rollers commemorates 20 years by hosting the sport’s global championships on their home turf. by Courtney Vaughn

Twenty years ago, Kim “Rocket Mean” Stegeman put an ad on the back page of the Portland Mercury. She didn’t have a business to advertise. She had nothing to sell. 

“My phone number was on the back of it for three months, and it said ‘Want to play roller derby?’” Stegeman recalls. “I would personally just answer phone calls and round up people.”

She and a handful of friends met at Club 21 and flirted with the idea of starting a roller derby team. Before long, they invited anyone interested in skating or volunteering to meet at Colonel Summers Park. 

“I think at that first meeting it was more than 60 people. It was like, that boom moment,” Stegeman says, reminiscing about a wild idea that birthed, in 2004, Portland’s first incarnation of a modern roller derby league, the Rose City Rollers.

“Largely it was women in their mid-20s, a lot of us who were kind of starting careers,” Stegemen says. “But I think we all had kind of a sense of a need for community and just to have something that was really our own, our thing to be passionate about.”

Stegeman and her friends didn’t know their scrappy roller derby league would evolve into an international juggernaut with four championship wins. Rose City Rollers is now the largest derby league in the world, with four home teams, two adult all-star teams, a recreational team, and nine youth teams.

This weekend, Rose City Rollers’ Wheels of Justice all-star team will compete for a fifth championship win, when Portland hosts the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Global Championships. The event includes 16 games over three days, with 13 teams competing in a single-elimination tournament. The prize? A metal sculpture of a roller skate and track known as the Hydra Trophy. 

It marks the first roller derby championship tournament since 2019. WFTDA paused all sanctioned competitive play during the Covid-19 pandemic—waiting until leagues across the globe could safely return to the sport and had the resources to do so. 

Now in the league’s 20th year, Rose City Rollers are strong contenders to take the Hydra, but competition is fierce. 

“Everyone is so focused on that tournament and so dedicated to do all this fine-tuning to get there next weekend and to take the Hydra home again,” says Nicole “Bonnie Thunders” Williams, a team captain for Wheels of Justice. In the weeks leading up to the championship games, the team is refraining from major strategy changes. Instead, they’re adjusting a few elements based on a few expected opponents. 

Williams is no stranger to the WFTDA Championships. She is to roller derby what Tony Hawk is to skateboarding. This weekend’s tournament will round out her 19th season playing roller derby, and if her team prevails, it’ll mark her eighth championship win.

Modern roller derby is a game of simultaneous offense and defense, played on a flat oval-shaped track. Each team has five skaters on the track at a time, with one skater from each team—the jammers—both racing through packs of players (called blockers) for up to two minutes at a time. The first jammer to make it past all four opponents gets lead advantage, meaning they can call off the two-minute jam whenever they want. 

Jammers skate laps around the track, scoring a point for every opponent they pass on each lap. Skaters mash and tangle their bodies together to block each other, knock each other out of bounds, or muscle their way past to block the other team’s jammer from scoring.

It’s one of few sports with no ball or object of play. The only goal is to field a jammer—who can make it past a wall of opponents with help from her blockers—in what is usually a grinding, grueling exercise of strength, skill, and strategy. 

The sport requires remarkable endurance and agility. Portland’s all-star skaters spend their season practicing three nights a week in a converted airplane hangar in the parking lot of Oaks Amusement Park. Each practice is a cacophony of referee whistles and wheels grinding against a sport court track. On off days, skaters try to fit in at least one cross-training workout a week.

Despite flat track roller derby’s relatively recent emergence, the sport has evolved significantly over the past 20 years. Rules have changed, and strategies have transformed game play. Most visibly, the game attire worn by skaters no longer includes tiny shorts, funky knee-high socks, or fishnets. The sexualization and personal flair that used to permeate women’s roller derby leagues largely died out. 

“I think the focus has turned to the athleticism of it all,” says Tina “Beans” Tyre, co-captain of Wheels of Justice. “When I first started, it was really badass to do this sport. I remember we made dresses out of long t-shirts that we put frills on the bottom of, because it was playing off a theme, as opposed to being athletic."

The DIY ethos began to fade as derby became more competitive, elevating the sport to eventually getting coverage on ESPN. 

“I’ve really enjoyed—especially being a bigger skater—feeling myself as an athlete in a sport that’s taken more seriously every single year,” Tyre adds.

The sport has evolved in other ways, too. It’s become one of the few athletic spaces that welcomes queer, trans, and non-binary skaters. WFTDA-sanctioned leagues are open to skaters who identify as women or gender expansive. 

Athletes acknowledge that roller derby culture isn’t perfect. Transphobia still rears its head, but largely, homophobia and transphobia are taboo within the sport. 

Competitive roller derby is more than a hobby, and more than a sport. It’s a subculture, a way of life. Skaters say it’s a heavy commitment, but one that comes with a tight-knit community. 

“This community is so beautiful at times,” Tyre says. “I have gone through break-ups and had people to live with, people who pick you up when you’re down. In roller derby, a lot of people say ‘roller derby saved my life’ or ‘roller derby saved my soul,’ and I think it’s true for a lot of people who have joined this community and stuck with it for years and years.”

In many ways, roller derby has managed to both mirror and shape the culture of Portland. 

Stegeman says 20 years ago, Portland’s young demographic and cheap rental market made the city primed to support roller derby. 

“When somebody called Portland ‘a place where 30-year-olds go to retire’ that felt very on-brand for us,” Stegeman, now the executive director of the league, says while recounting the early and mid-aughts. “Because there was an amazing, emerging art scene, and there was just unbelievable amounts of live music going on. On any given night, you could leave the house with $25 and be out for a night and have a great time. There was so much interconnection that it was really a natural place for us to have something like derby.”

Decades later, it’s given thousands of people–predominantly women and girls–a place to try out something new, challenge themselves, and make friends along the way. For many, roller derby’s impact is immeasurably deeper.

“I think a lot of people who joined learned a lot about their sexuality and gender through derby, and having a supportive community that was open to queer people being part of it,” Williams says. 

Eight days before the upcoming tournament, Stegeman’s nerves are raw. There are countless tasks and boxes to check before November 1. For instance, she and the Rose City Rollers crew still have to disassemble the track in the league’s practice space at Oaks Park and haul it to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where it will be reassembled by a team of volunteers. 

The league partners with Travel Portland and Sport Oregon to gauge the economic impact and tourism connected to the international tournament. Last time Portland hosted the WFTDA Championships in 2016, it generated an estimated $1.5 million in economic impact to the city. This year is likely to surpass that. 

Rose City will host teams from Australia, France, Canada, and Sweden, in addition to US teams from Los Angeles, Denver, New York City, Atlanta, St. Louis, and Jacksonville, Florida.

Despite its global reach, derby still has a long way to go before it could be considered mainstream. For now, the sport maintains an interesting hybrid status: It’s played by amateur, unpaid athletes, but still fills major sports arenas during championship events. For the most part, skaters say that’s a good thing. 

It might be a sport relegated to counter culture, but  Stegeman no longer has to blast her personal phone number on the back of the Mercury to recruit new skaters. 

Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships take over Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N Ramsay Way, Fri Nov 1-Sun Nov 3, schedules and tickets at wftda.com, $30-$225, all ages

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.”