Community Calendar

Are you looking for ways to improve your photographs, taken with camera or cell phone? Maybe there's something you didn't mean to be in the shot, or the photo is not quite sharp enough, or at a bit of an angle, or too dark, or the sky is just plain blah. In this course you'll learn how to use the magic of Adobe Photoshop to enhance your photographs in many different ways. You’ll also learn how to make your own greeting cards for all occasions, and create portraits of family, friends, and pets.

NOTE: This is a hands-on course. Students will need to have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements installed on their home computers (Adobe Photoshop available here).

Join us for an evening with author and Associate Professor of Anthropology at IU, Keitlyn Alcántara, who will be discussing her new book, An Archaeology of Milpa Cultures: Maize and Ecological Worldbuilding in Central Mexico. For this event, she will be joined in conversation by Annie Shattuck, Associate Professor of Geography at IU.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
This book draws on research from the state of Tlaxcala in Mexico to describe how its people resisted imperial domination and survived centuries of upheaval through farming traditions that have supported food sovereignty and community resistance.
Inside the farming traditions that have supported food sovereignty and community resistance in past and present Tlaxcala
In this book, Keitlyn Alcántara draws on research from the state of Tlaxcala in Mexico to describe how its people resisted imperial domination and survived centuries of upheaval. Threatened by embargoes from the Aztec Empire and later colonial pressures, the Tlaxcalteca relied on the milpa—a maize-based agricultural system—and on the many wild plants within it that supported change and survival. Alcántara reveals the milpa as a living foodweb and philosophy of interconnection that sustained communities through terrace farming, household gardens, use of wild and domesticated fruit and nut trees, and the stewardship of rivers and wetlands.
An Archaeology of Milpa Cultures bridges past and present to show how ancient strategies of interdependence continue to nourish contemporary campesino food sovereignty movements in Tlaxcala, even amid industrial pollution and monocropped landscapes. Incorporating bioarchaeological dietary isotope studies, Indigenous worldviews, and ethnographic research, this book illuminates how food sovereignty became a cornerstone of community resistance. Alcántara demonstrates that the lessons of the milpa inspire new visions for climate resilience, inviting readers to imagine a future rooted in collaboration, diversity, and care for the land.

Constellation Stage & Screen presents “Heist” on stage September 3-20 at the Waldron Auditorium.

A band of criminals, torn apart by suspicion and betrayal, reunites for one last job. The target: a multi-million dollar ruby owned by an international jewel thief. When the plan goes sideways, they slowly realize that when stealing from a thief, there are no rules. Inspired by caper films like Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job, and The Sting, this high-stakes thriller is packed with double-crosses, disguises, and daring escapes.

See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/heist/

Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.

Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed

Join us for our monthly jazz salon with the Postmodern Jazz Quartet on the third Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm! This event is free and open to all. Grab a seat in our café area or walk around and browse the store while you listen. Wine available to order from the café.

Constellation Stage & Screen presents “Heist” on stage September 3-20 at the Waldron Auditorium.

A band of criminals, torn apart by suspicion and betrayal, reunites for one last job. The target: a multi-million dollar ruby owned by an international jewel thief. When the plan goes sideways, they slowly realize that when stealing from a thief, there are no rules. Inspired by caper films like Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job, and The Sting, this high-stakes thriller is packed with double-crosses, disguises, and daring escapes.

See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/heist/

Join us in the children's department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!

People's Co-op Market
Weekly Saturday Market 10am to 2pm with Fresh Local Produce, Artisan Vendors, Hot Food Vendors & More.
Special events once a month.

Share table with veggies filled from our BIPOC farmers small farmers & LGBTQ & Lady Farmers! Tons of seasonal veggies also coming from our very own Greenhouse!! $15 CSA bags & $5 eggs from our friends at Little by Little Farm.

Buying from People's Market is a win win. You get amazing food & support Black & Brown farmers in Indiana who are under attack from discrimination and disinformation campaigns that they do not exist!
Each week we share community and fun, great conversations about growing food, feeding our community, food sovereignty & eliminating hunger in Monroe County via growing food!

Come see us every week!
Order your $15 full basket CSA veggies & $5 eggs from
every week from Sat to Wed on our website:
www.peoplesmarketbtown.org
Ordering a CSA every week is the best way to ensure you get weekly abundance. Select delivery or pickup

10am to 2pm at First United Church in the Fellowship Hall 2420 E 3rd st. On the Eastside of Bloomington IN

People's Market is more than a market! Abundance in Mind & Solidarity with BIPOC Farmers in Action!
We strive for intersectional anti-racism in our market!

ractice the art of drawing from observation in this hands-on still life drawing class! Each class will feature a new arrangement of objects for students to observe and interpret through drawing. You’ll explore composition, proportion, light, value, and different drawing techniques while building confidence in your observational skills.

This class is open to adults, as well as students in Grades 10–12, and is
welcoming to artists of varying experience levels. The class will primarily use
vine charcoal, with pencils also available for those who prefer working in graphite. Students with previous still life drawing experience are welcome to bring their own preferred drawing materials.

Instructor: Tracey Jen

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Art Studio

Time: Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-to-week basis)

Full Schedule:

Saturday, September 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 21, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Make-up session, if
needed.)