The Performing Arts Series offers the Bloomington community numerous opportunities to experience the talent of its local artists. Enjoy free, outdoor performances in venues throughout the city!
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For more information about the summer 2019 Performing Arts Series, contact Crystal Ritter at 812.349.3725 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.
2019 Performing Arts Series
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time | |
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| Sun., July 14 | Evening with the Bloomington Community Band - rain date | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7-9 p.m. | ||
| Sunday, July 21 | Amanda Webb Band Fat Pockets |
bourbon blues on the rocks seven piece funk/rock/soul band |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows! 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| Tue., July 23 | The Fiddlin Ben Thompson | old-time fiddler | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | |
| Sunday, July 28 | RP & The Wurlitzers Jackson Grimm Band |
Americana, country, and heartland rock high-energy Appalachian old-time and bluegrass |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows! 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| Tue., July 30 | Anna Wrasse | singer/songwriter | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | |
| Fri., Aug. 2 | TBD Hoosier Caravan featuring Tom Roznowski |
TBD original music from Indiana |
The Waldron, Hill & Buskirk Park | 6:30 p.m. opener 7 p.m. main act |
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| Sunday, Aug. 4 | Monika Herzig Acoustic Project Swing Time Big Band |
big band swing |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows! 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| Tue., Aug. 6 | Jeffery Bowen | pop rock originals | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | Daniel Seymour and Mark Robinson The Dynamics |
acoustic sounds of blues, swing, and more classic R&B and funk |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows! 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
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| Tue., Aug. 13 | Balladir | ballads and faery folk | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | |
| Tue., Aug. 20 | Frank Jones | acoustic Americana | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | |
| Sun., Aug. 25 | Evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | ||
| Tue. Aug. 27 | Lara Lynn & the Kid | ecletic husband and wife duo | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | |
| Tue., Sept. 3 |
High Street Jack (formerly The Mad Hatters) - rain date |
classic rock and blues |
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3-4:30 p.m. | |
| Thur., Sept. 12 |
The 25th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park |
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The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri., Sept. 13 |
The 25th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents A Midsummer Night's Dream |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Sat., Sept. 14 |
The 25th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents A Midsummer Night's Dream |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Sun., Sept. 15 |
The 25th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents A Midsummer Night's Dream |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 2 p.m. |
2019 Performing Arts Series Sponsors
| Diamond Record Sponsor | Rundell Ernstberger Associates |
| Platinum Record Sponsor | HFI Mechanical & Building Solutions The Limestone Post Renewal by Andersen Sterling Real Estate, Inc. |
| Gold Record Sponsor | Lisa J. Baker, DDS CFC Properties Eagle Ridge Civil Engineering Services Indiana Wine Company & INVINO ISU the May Agency |
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Silver Record Sponsors |
Baugh Fine Print and Mailing |
2019 Movies in the Parks
Presented by Bloomington Parks and Recreation, and The Ryder
| Day/Date | Movie | Year and Rating | Venue | Time |
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| Fri., June 7 | "Won't You Be My Neighbor" | 2018, PG-13 | Bryan Park | 9:30 p.m. |
| Thur., July 18 | "The Incredibles 2" | 2018, PG | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 9:10 p.m. |
| Fri., July 26 | Float-In Movie "Frozen" |
2013, PG | Bryan Park Pool $5 pool admission. Floating ONLY during the movie; swimming is not permitted. |
9 p.m. |
| Sat., Aug. 17 |
"Black Panther" |
2018, PG-13 |
Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park | 8:40 p.m. |
| Fri., Sept. 20 | "Coco" Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department |
2017, PG | Bryan Park | 8 p.m. |
| Fri., Oct. 4 | "Beetlejuice" | 1988, PG | Bryan Park | 7:40 p.m. |