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!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., May 21 | Grace Minnick | quirky ukulele folk pop | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri., May 24 |
Summer Kickoff Celebration in Bryan Park |
Kid Kazooey: storysinging dance music |
Bryan Park | 5 p.m. |
| Tue., May 28 | Robby Lake | original folksongs PLUS! | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Tue., June 4 | Sarah Cassady | acoustic singer-songwriter | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Tue., June 11 | Vuko | rock and folk | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Sun., June 16 | Evening with the Bloomington Community Band | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Tue., June 18 | John Kogge | Americana folk and blues | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri., June 21 | Patchwork Moonlight Busman's Holiday |
jazz, blues and folk acoustic chamber pop |
The Waldron, Hill & Buskirk Park | 6:30 p.m. opener 7 p.m. main act |
| Tue., June 25 | Hoosier Darling | fun, popular and original music | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri., June 28 | Grace Minnick Jenn Cristy |
quirky ukulele folk pop high-energy pop rock |
The Waldron, Hill & Buskirk Park | 6:30 p.m. opener 7 p.m. main act |
| Tue., July 2 | Daily Bread & Butter | traditional/world music/folk | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., July 4 | Bloomington Community Band | Courthouse Square | 9 a.m.-Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. | |
| Fri., July 5 | Amigo Fields Hoosier Caravan featuring Tom Roznowski |
21st century Americana original music from Indiana |
The Waldron, Hill & Buskirk Park | 6:30 p.m. opener 7 p.m. main act |
| Tue., July 9 | The 1-4-5s | blues standards | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri., July 12 | Balladir Sarah Grain & the Billions of Stars |
ballads and faery folk hints of folk, bossa nova, rock and jazz |
The Waldron, Hill & Buskirk Park | 6:30 p.m. opener 7 p.m. main act |
| Tue., July 16 | The Mad Hatters | classic rock and blues | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 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. |
| 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. |
| Tue., July 30 | Anna Wrasse | singer/songwriter | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Thur., Sept. 12 |
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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |