Lotus World Music & Art Arts Festival, September 16-19
By Andrew Duncan • Sep 3rd, 2010 • Category: Categories, Lotus Festival 2010For a look back at last year’s Lotus Fest, visit ZapTown’s article: http://www.zaptownmag.com/2009/10/lotus-festival-2009-recap
It’s that time a year again, when the summer heat gives way to longings of autumn. And as Bloomington, Indiana, begins its preparation for the peak seasonal foliage, the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival is the perfect launching point.
If you have attended the yearly festival, then you know to expect the quality and selection of important and engaging music from around the world. If you have not experienced the festival, then plan to be immersed in something that is creatively unique and memorable.
Bajafondo at 2009 Lotus Festival (Photo by Kimberly Duncan)
Here is a quick guide. For detailed information, please visit their website: http://lotusfest.org/
The 17th Annual 2010 Festival begins September 16 through 19, throughout the college town with various street stages set up and venues opening their doors:
Arts Village (6th St., betw Walnut & Washington)
Bloomingfoods/Tree of Life Stage (Third St. Park, 331 S. Washington; Saturday afternoon only)
The Bluebird (216 N. Walnut; 21 & older ONLY; Showcase artists performing here also appear at all-ages venues)
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
Carey Worldwide Limousine Services Tent (6th St., betw Walnut & College)
First Presbyterian Church (221 E. 6th)
First United Methodist Church (4th & Washington)
Ivy Tech Community College Tent (4th St., betw Walnut & College)
Lifecycle Tent (4th & Grant)
Serendipity Martini Bar (201 S. College; 21 & older ONLY; Showcase artists performing here also appear at all-age venues)
Parade Route – Saturday NIGHT (Kirkwood Ave. and 4th St.)
For a printable PDF map, you can get one here: http://lotusfest.org/festival-main/festival-venues
List of artists performing:
- Abigail Washburn
- Barbara Furtuna
- Bernard Woma & the Saakumu Dance Troupe
- Chicha Libre
- Choro Livre
- Cimarrón
- Crooked Still
- Dragon Knights
- Emeline Michel
- Funkadesi
- Genticorum
- India Enterprise
- Jessica Fichot
- Khaïra Arby
- Kinobe & Soul Beat Africa
- Mariam Matossian
- Meklit Hadero
- Moscow Nights
- Nation Beat
- Ordo Sakhna
- Oreka TX
- Red Baraat
- Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars
- The Dynamites, featuring Charles Walker
- Vishtèn
Ticket Info is here: http://lotusfest.org/ticket-info
Lastly, a printable schedule is available on the Lotus website: http://lotusfest.org/festival-main/printable-schedules
Andrew Duncan is a journalist who has migrated to the forces of academia. He has written for various publications including Chord, Heckler, Readyset...Aesthetic, and a vast array of alternative press contributions. When not roaming the streets of Indianapolis, he is either addicted to KXCI, making music, or striving to watch every film listed on IMDB.
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