Downtown Events Newsletter

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Home of F1RST FR1DAYS and the Downtown Bloomington Association Farmers' Market

Photo by Ken Kashian

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, December 19 @ 7:30 pm

An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone

Tickets $27.35-38.00

Saturday, December 21 @ 3 pm

The Nutcracker

Tickets $11-15

Purchase tickets online.

Laugh Comedy Club

Thursday, December 19 @ 8 pm

Dale Jones (comedian)

Tickets $6-12

Additional show times: Friday, December 20 & Saturday, December 21 @ 7 & 9:30 pm

ALL AGES SHOW on Sunday, December 22 @ 5 pm

Purchase tickets online.

Castle Theatre

Friday, December 20 @ 7:30 pm

Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band)

Genre: Rock
Tickets $10

Friday, December 27 @ 7 pm

Cemetery Gatez (Pantera Tribute Band)

Genre: Rock/Metal
Tickets $10

Purchase tickets online.

U. S. Cellular Coliseum

Friday, December 20 @ 7:30 pm

Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas

Tickets $39.50-79.50

Purchase tickets online.

DBA Indoor Farmers' Market Season

Saturday, December 21 @ 10 am - 12 pm

December Indoor Farmers' Market

At the McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main
Every third Saturday December through April
Access to the Museum is free during market hours.
For more information, visit the link.

Need last minute gift ideas?

2014 Downtown Bloomington Mural Calendars are for sale!
12 months of colorful art images including artist bios. Only $10! They can be purchased at the Downtown Bloomington Association Office (106 W. Monroe), Main Gallery 404 (404 N. Main), McLean County Arts Center (601 N. East) or Grieder's Landscaping (Towanda Barnes & GE Road).

Farmers' Market Merchandise is for sale!
Mesh ball caps, knit caps, hooded sweatshirts in pullover and zip-up, canvas totes and magnetic shopping lists with pen. Items are in a variety of colors and sizes where applicable. See the link for images. We are running holiday deal packs on these items! Don't miss out! You can purchase the items at the Downtown Bloomington Association (106 W. Monroe) or at the Saturday Indoor Market (see event information above).
*Farmers' Market tokens also make nice stocking stuffers!*

The Downtown Bloomington Association (DBA) is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization representing business and property owners, and residents to enhance the vitality and livability of Downtown Bloomington.

106 W. Monroe
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.829.9599

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON 2014 EVENTS

Powerless Children need Powerful Voices!

Children have a right to feel safe, loved, and become the people they are destined to be.

McLean County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a nonprofit organization which trains and supports volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children residing in foster care. Research indicates that children who have a CASA volunteer achieve a safe and permanent home sooner than those who do not.

The next CASA training class will be held March 31 - May 19, 2014. Classes meet every Monday and Wednesday, 4-7 pm. Please contact Margie Jordan, 309/888-5852 or e-mail for an application or more information regarding the role and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer.

DBA Event Sponsors

Specs Around Town, Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Redbird Property Management,
State Farm Insurance

Arts

Current Exhibits
Behind the Glass Fine Art Gallery & Studio - Rock Around the Christmas Tree by a variety of artists through December

Grey Dove Gallery- Watercolors by Shailaja Shirsalkar through December

Inside Out Art Gallery - Holiday Works by a variety of artists

McLean County Arts Center - Holiday Treasures by a variety of artists & Don Lake Watercolors Travels & Trailers through January 4

Merlot & a Masterpiece - Art Circle Member Art Show through December

Nightlife

Friday, December 20
Bistro - DJ Rakestraw @ 11 pm (dance), no cover
Lancaster's - Davenport & Dish (retro pop) @ 7 pm, no cover
Maguire's - Bygones
(rock) @ 7:30 pm, no cover

Saturday, December 21
Bistro - DJ Squeesa (dance) @ 11 pm, no cover
Eagles - Wagon Load a Trouble (rock) @ 7 pm, $5
Main Street Grill - DJ Drop Dead (dance) @ 9 pm, no cover

Wednesday, December 25
Bistro - Liquid Courage (karaoke) @ 10 pm, free
Eagles - Open mic night @ 7 pm, free and open to the public

Thursday, December 26
Bistro - Bingo @ 9 pm; Liquid Courage (karaoke) @ 10 pm, free

Mark Your Calendar

12/25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12/28 Royal Southern Brotherhood @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm

12/31 NYE Party at the Castle with Matthew Curry & others @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm

1/1/14 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1/3 January F1RST FR1DAY: Wine & Dine @ participating downtown businesses, 5 - 8 pm

1/3 Taxi War Dance @ Castle Theatre, 6:30 pm

1/9 Lunch & Learn @ Museum of History, 12:10 pm

1/10 Tig Notaro @ BCPA, 7:30 pm

1/11 Rave On! Buddy Holly @ BCPA, 7:30 pm

1/12 Railroad Earth @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm

1/18 Indoor Farmers' Market @ Museum of History, 10 am - 12 pm

1/18 Charlie Worhsam @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm

1/21 Hello Dolly! starring Sally Struthers @ BCPA, 7:30 pm

1/24 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ BCPA, 7:30 pm

1/25 Yellowcard @ Castle Theatre, 7 pm

1/25 World Championship Ice Racing @ Coliseum, 7:30 pm

1/28 Emancipator Ensemble @ Castle Theatre, 8 pm

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