Entertainment

Our studio provides in-person workshops to create home decor, from start to finish! Instructors will take you through woodworking and painting steps to create a one of a kind, handmade project! Made to order options are also available.

We are a full service digital recording / live venue facility located in the rolling hills of Owen County. Built on a former Morgan Horse estate, our rooms speak for themselves. The surroundings are at the least inspirational to music and performance. Our Studio B room is available to host your own event, from band shows to wedding receptions. We also host festival events in the warmer months to showcase local talent.

Stage Tech, Inc. is an audio, lighting & staging production company providing equipment and services for concerts, conventions, special events, theatre & trade shows.

The Ryder Film Series has presented the best in foreign-language, independent and classic American films in Bloomington for 25 years. The Ryder’s primary home is Bear’s Place, a cozy bar/restaurant located across the street from the Indiana University campus. Food and drink are served in a cabaret-style screening room. A diverse menu includes burgers, burritos and tuna steaks. Filmgoers can enjoy a soft drink, a beer (domestic and imports) or a glass of wine while watching the latest cinematic offering from France or Germany. You must be 21 at Bear’s Place. The screening room is well air-conditioned in the summer; do not wear shorts. Films are also shown in the IU Fine Arts Theatres (there are two screening rooms) the Cinemat and the Laughing Planet Cafe. The viewing experience at Fine Arts is similar to that of a traditional theatre–reasonably comfortable theatre seats on a sloped floor. There are two screening rooms — the downstairs theatre seats 250, the smaller, more intimate upstairs theatre seats 99. The temperature at Fine Arts is computer-controlled. Once again, don’t wear shorts in the summer. Think about a sweater. In the summer The Ryder and Bloomington’s Department of Parks and Recreation sponsor a series of free films under the stars in Bryan Park. Before the film, you can shoot free throws at the nearby basketball court. When it gets dark, the lights on the basketball court are turned off and the film begins. Bring a blanket. Bring a snack. Bring the dog. Outdoor screenings of course are weather dependent; if it rains in the afternoon, even if it clears up, or if there’s the threat of rain, please call the Ryder movie line — 339-2002. Wear anything you want.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project is a vibrant, successful not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to the furthering of new original plays and theatre. We produce wonderful, original shows, hold playwriting contests and act as a valuable resource for the entire community by offering innovative programs and classes.

Give the gift of creativity and fun! Choose from a wide selection of Pottery to-go Kits, Clay Kits, Gift Certificates or a Hands-on Workshop!