Apr 01 Saturday
Join us on the front lawn of the David Davis Mansion for a Spring Festival!From 9am-noon kids can visit and have their photo taken with the EASTER BUNNY (suggested donation of $1 to benefit the David Davis Mansion Foundation), enjoy a read-aloud SPRING STORY on the mansion steps, participate in a spring PLANTING ACTIVITY and an ART PROJECT in front of Sarah’s Garden, and *possibly* visit with some cute animals on the mansion lawn.Story times will take place at 9:45am, 10:45am, and 11:45am.The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 9:30am with the following age levels and times:9:30am: 2-years-old and under10am: 3 and 4 years-old10:30am: K and 1st grade11am: 2nd and 3rd grade11:30am: 4th and 5th gradePLEASE SHOW UP PROMPTLY BEFORE YOUR DESIGNATED TIME OR YOU WILL MISS IT!This event is free and all are welcome.
Apr 02 Sunday
Why settle for a boring old Easter Egg Hunt, when you can have an Easter Egg-splosion? During this free event, there will be skits and crafts that celebrate the true meaning of Easter, followed by the flying eggs of an Egg-splosion! Join us for this exciting time!
Apr 06 Thursday
Jennifer Kuroda, the founder of the Illinois Bobcat Foundation, will give a talk on “The Bobcat - Illinois' Native Cat.” Bobcats, named for their short, bobbed tail, are about twice the size of a common house cat and use their keen sight and hearing to hunt rabbits, squirrels, small rodents, and birds. They are mostly nocturnal, reclusive animals that prefer forested or wooded areas. Once hunted almost to extinction in the Midwestern U.S., bobcats have been making a comeback over the past 40 years. The program will cover many facets of these native cats, including historical data, bobcat biology, human predator perception, bobcat management, and information about the ongoing bobcat population studies in Illinois.
Apr 07 Friday
Many Downtown Bloomington Businesses extend their hours until 8 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. Each month has a different theme so check out downtownbloomington.org for more information.
Gallery Talk with Jonathan Higgins of Manneken Press: 6:30pm in the Preston Jackson Gallery, 2nd floorGallery Talk with Hattie Lee - 7:30pm in Gallery 3R on the 3rd floor
Visit the Artist Studios where many artists create, display and sell their work. While here, view art exhibitions in three galleries.
On the 3rd floor, see the studios of Tanya Bayer, Kaye Berry, William Butler, Elizabeth Davis, Duffy Armstrong Farrell, Julie K.W. Harkless, Larry Hendricks, Bennett Johnson, Darlene Jones, Richard Kirchgessner, Donald Mason, Kagan Masters, Ilva McBrayer, Joy Johannes Miller and Jack Ryan. In the Side View Gallery on the 2nd floor, see the work of Preston Jackson, Natalie Jackson, Joy Kessler and Aareon Boyd. The public is invited to this open house style events.
Apr 09 Sunday
Join us for a time of celebration, encouragement and rejoicing in the true message of Easter! This special service will bring joy to your life and give you a solid reason to care about the season. No tickets or registration required.
The Bloomington Baptist Church is located at 1701 Clearwater Ave, Suite D, Bloomington IL 61704. The website is www.blmbc.net
Apr 14 Friday
University High School is thrilled to present their Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors. Performances run April 14th through 22nd, at Ruth. A Stroud Auditorium.
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! (www.mtishows.com)
Little Shop of Horrors is presented with a special arrangement with music international (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken. Based on the Film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh, and the Shubert Organization.
Apr 15 Saturday
Have you ever wondered, "What's up that staircase?" or "What do they keep behind those STAFF ONLY doors?" Have you always wanted to explore the attic or the basement of the David Davis Mansion? Would you really like to know how something specific works inside the mansion? Do you wish you could learn more about the house than is explained during a standard tour? If so, this special behind-the-scenes experience is for you.Here are just SOME of the things you will learn:• How was the Davis Mansion lit and what was the source?• Did the water come from a well?• Did the city have water available in 1872?• What about lighting the gasoliers? How was that performed?• How was the boiler fired?• What's in the attic?These questions and more will be answered during the Behind the Scenes Tour.This is NOT AN ONLINE EVENT.Tickets for this special experience are $20/each in advance, and may be purchased on our website (daviddavismansion.org) beginning on February 15, 2023.Don't miss this unique opportunity to see the mansion like never before!This tour is limited to 20 people.
Apr 16 Sunday
Join us for a Young Entrepreneur Market in Bloomington, IL for kids ages 6-19 years old. This event is designed to give young entrepreneurs the experience of selling products (handmade and/or store bought) in a market setting. Young entrepreneurs will handle all aspects of their business including set up, customer interactions, sales, and clean-up. Parents may help their child, but the young entrepreneurs are expected to do as much as possible by themselves. Come support these young business-minded individuals on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
