You never know what you'll see at the Brown County Art Gallery! You might just round a corner and…read morebe struck with a beautiful vision -- a gorgeous work of art right in front of you. One of the best things about this little Nashville art gallery (other than being surprised to see such beautiful things in it) is that it's free to visit! Yes, you can just walk right in and start exploring. If you wanted to talk to someone, there's a booth with people in it who will, I'm sure, tell you informative things about the gallery. I wouldn't know! I don't like to talk to people at art galleries. I'd rather just experience the art myself, quietly, and form my own opinions. What I do know about this art gallery is that it's almost 100 years old, as of this writing. Nashville, Indiana, is a hub for art, and I would consider the Brown County Art Gallery to be the heart of the area's art scene. You'll find work from local Indiana artists here, as well as artists from around the Midwest and beyond. The art ranges in styles from impressionist to photo-realism and everything in between. You can purchase original artwork, or if you're feeling less spendy, you can purchase more budget-friendly prints or postcards. There's something for every art collector here.

This art gallery, one of my favorites, has expanded and remodeled greatly since my last visit. Now,…read morethe galleries are upscale and the layout is easier to follow. We were immediately welcomed by friendly staff when we arrived and encouraged to visit the juried show. The gallery has been running by the Brown County Art Gallery Artist Association since 1926, making it one of the oldest galleries in the U.S. The gallery has moved around a bit since 1926, with the current location on land donated by noted artist, Adolph Shulz. The art is high quality by well-known and budding Indiana artists. Much of the art is museum quality. This is a place to buy real art for your home. Prices start at a couple hundred dollars and go up into the thousands. There were two galleries featuring art and stories about famous artists with Indiana connections. Currently, artists Nancy Noell and Gustave Baumann are featured. Some of the woodblocks carved by Baumann are on display. There is another large gallery with paintings for sale by local artists and members of the Association. A wonderful classroom/studio has been added to the facility. During the summer, kids can sign up for lessons. (But classes are full for 2024). There is a small gift shop with cards, books about the artist of Brown County and more. Visiting the gallery is free but they do take donations. They have ample parking in their private lot. The building is ADA accessible. I love it and will return.

Since the Hoosiers did so well this year NATIONAL CHAMPIONS I thought of a great place in…read moreBloomington. The Wonderlab!!! It's a nice sized science of wonders in my opinion. They have a bubble room! It's awesome. A place where you can parachute little figure people over and over again. Shoot I laid down on a bed of nails once here. They have a huge climbing vine that you can climb all the way up to the second floor. But, you have to climb back down it doesn't exit on that floor. They have a cool water science area for kids complete with rain gear - which is optional do what you want ha. It's just a cool place. It's not too big and it's not too small. It the perfect sized science museum. They have the coolest gift shop! I still have my Wonderlab water bottle from years ago. If you've never been make a day of it!

Tucked in amidst the buildings step into this wonderland for kids to explore science. All sorts of…read moreexperiments and things to learn, places to climb and things to do. Good for all ages! There is even a gate enclosure for toddlers to play separately.The older ones,even adults, will enjoy seeing what it's like to be laying on a bed of nails! It is a very busy place however so do keep an eye on your littles as they may feel the desire to walk to the next activity without you! If this were closer then I believe we'd take my grandkids more often, but it makes an excuse for a little road trip, although I'm always easily persuaded to be on the go!

Oldest VFW post in Indiana. Great small post with an awesome staff. Bar has great beer and mixed…read moredrinks . They also serve simple filling bar foods. Members are friendly and welcoming.....when in Bloomington I recommend this great post.

This intimate and well maintained theatre is a Bloomington gem! It's clean, artsy, and perfectly…read moreunique, which aligns perfectly with the fact that they only put on original pieces. The theatre itself is very small, holding about 75 people. The stage is rounded and exposed, which is perfect for intimate shows where you want to see everything that's going on and not miss a thing. There is plenty of local art hanging on the walls of the lobby, along with tons of comfy chairs and sofas for lounging before or after shows. Additionally, there's quite a bit of parking around this area of town, from street parking or garages. Check out BPP next time you're in Bloomington and want to see a unique show!

The Bloomington Playwrights Project is a Bloomington treasure. So many theaters in Indiana have…read morethe same old tired plays from years past or plays of popular books or movies. I love that they take a risk and stage completely new plays. I've seen about 4 different productions here, and I thought 3 of the 4 were excellent. As Adam N, mentioned, it's not uncommon for shows to be sold out. The theater is pretty small and some of the seats aren't ideal if you have long legs so grab a seat early. The theater often partners with local businesses to offer free food or drinks in the lobby before the show. Or there may be IU students doing improv in the lobby, depends on the day. The BPP is one of my favorite things about Bloomington.

Catty, cliquey, passive aggressive. The admin staff will be partially absent and passive aggressive…read moreat best, hostile at worst. Think you can skip all that and just dance? The teachers are poorly trained, unorganized, and usually unhelpful. Foundations is their best foot forward, and it only goes down hill from there. As others have said, good luck learning unless you're self taught and in shape already. Otherwise, disappointment and potential injury are just around the corner. Hard pass

I recently went to Wild Orchid with my graduate cohort and took a beginner pole class. I was…read morehonestly pleasantly surprised by both the space and the class itself. Wild Orchid has a somewhat hidden location, and doesn't look like it should be there. It's in almost a garage and has plenty of parking. From the outside, it is pretty inconspicuous, but on the inside, Wild Orchid has a very vibrant and clean atmosphere. Taking proper precautions for COVID, stations for each student were spread 6 feet apart and there were sanitizing stations and sanitizing procedures taken before and after our class. The class itself was fabulous. Anita instructed our class of mostly novices and did an excellent job of both being engaging and breaking down the basics. I definitely struggled with some of the techniques she presented, and she ensured that I felt confident in myself and corrected what I was doing. I highly recommend looking into taking classes at Wild Orchid, whether it be as a group or as an individual. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone and I am looking forward to returning soon!

Visited from their Everett, WA franchise for a group class. Barbara was fantastic and really…read morecleaned up my technique. Highly recommend them! Thank you!

Arthur Murray is a wonderful place to learn Ballroom dancing. My instructor was Ryan who always…read morelistened and challenged me as a dancer. I always felt inspired to keep dancing after every private lesson. The group classes and parties were so motivating as well. Barbara keeps the students and instructors so passionate. Even the new instructors Phoebe, Liberty and David were such a joy to learn from as they grew as teacher. Truly a place where you walk in, dance out and never forget! Give this amazing team of instructors here an opportunity to teach you!

I like the pig,All in all was a fun cheap way to enjoy family and friends.First time being there…read more Will go again before October ends. Family had a blast kids were scared at first I see why they recommend 6 and up

On West Franklin, Paint Box has been around for decades featuring local artists. Each has their…read moreown area to display their works, but the spaces are quite small. So, some take their works all the way to the ceiling! From what I can tell, the artists take turns inside the shop being the sales person/adviser about the works on display. Most of what caught my eye were paintings. Different styles were on display, but I'm kind of a plein air fan and so I definitely had my favorites. The art was reasonably priced/affordable for many homes. My only wish is that the space was a little larger so that each piece could be displayed with its own space, not quite so closely arranged. Note: I believe this is one of the shops that is up for auction at the end of Oct'19, so it is hard to know how that will affect this business. I hope the new owners treat these businesses fairly. Review #3243