Limestone Month Calendar – www.limestonemonth.com Mon Jun 1, 2009 1pm - 2pm Land of Limestone Re -dedication Where: Bedford The Land of Limestone Exhibit at Oakland City University~ Bedf ord in the historical Indiana Limestone Building at 405 I St., Bedf ord, has been refreshed and will be rededicated on June 1, as a kick-off for Limestone Month. OCU~B has added an audio component to the tour, which concentrates on f eatures of the building itself as well as the original museum elements. Please join the OCU~B f amily in the Northwest Assembly Hall for light refreshments. Tue Jun 2, 2009 9am - 4pm Limestone Exhibit Where: Lawrence County Museum of History Opening of new limestone exhibit at the Lawrence County Museum, including items never before on display; Museum hours are 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Tues - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Sat. Closed Sun & Mon. Wed Jun 3, 2009 12:15pm - 1pm Noon Talk - "Picturing Indiana Limestone" Where: IU Art Museum Brian Keith, senior scientist with the Indiana Geological Survey, will discuss the history of the state’ early limestone industry as depicted s by the Hoosier Group artist Otto Stark in a series of f our large-scale watercolor paintings. 1pm - 3pm Elite Tours Tour of Sieboldt Quarr y Where: Bedford Participants should meet at Half Moon Limestone, 1417 R St., Bedf ord. Learn about limestone from a whole different aspect and see first -hand what is involved in the crushed stone business. 1pm - 2pm Hidden Lime Kilns Where: Spring Mill St ate Park Join us for a short hike to see two lime kilns that date back to the1880s. You'll discover the uses f or lime, learn history of these kilns, and also see the small quarry that kept the kilns running. Meet at the Nature Center Amphitheater (40 min). Fri Jun 5, 2009 5pm - 8pm Big K Cruise In Where: Bedford Courthouse Remembering… Eddie Evans: Stone Industrialist, Classic & Race Car Enthusiast Fri Jun 5, 2009 (cont) 5pm - 8pm BRI Gallery Walk Where: Bedford Friday evening, June 5, 2009 , from 5 to 8 p.m., Bedford's downtown will be hopping. Pick up a map f or the gallery walk near the Wiley House behind the Lawrence County History Museum north of the square on J Street. Follow the map to a number of interesting exhibitions by local artisans and arts groups, purchase strawberry shortcake at Harp Commons, check out the vintage cars on display around the square, and finish your walk at the Old Jail Arts Center in the former Lawrence County Jail, a block south of the square at 17th and J Streets. For more information, write oldlawrencejail@gmail.com Sat Jun 6, 2009 8am - 4:30pm Lost River Tour Where: Orleans Guided tour of the Lost River Karst System, off ered by the Lost River Conservation Association. Tour is free, open to the public, and will be done in your own car. All tours are GO, "especially if it rains". Tour will involve moderate hiking at some stops, which are optional. We recommend sturdy f ootwear, long sleeves, long pants (even in hot weather), camera, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Reservations not necessary; Tour is at your own risk. Meet at 7:40 AM at the Gazebo in the Orleans Town Square. 10am - 12pm Elliot Underground Tour Where: Elliot Stone - Bedford Enter and see up close the only underground limestone quarry in the world. Participants should meet at the Lawrence County Museum, 929 th 15 St. Bedford. Wear comfortable shoes that can get a little dirty. Tour will take about 2 hours.
Sun Jun 7, 2009 2pm - 4pm Limestone Legacy Where: Spring Mill State Park Limestone played an important role in th e development of Spring Mill Village. Explore this history and take a look at some of the historic sites (quarry, mill, and kiln) that help tell the story of limestone at Spring Mill. Meet at the Weaver's Cabin in the Pioneer Village (45 min). 7:30pm - 8:30pm Limestone Symposium Where: Waldron Arts Center - Bloomington Public invited to a presentation of the work of symposium participants and instructors, in slide and digital form. Please visit www.artlives.org for more event details and registration information. Wed Jun 10, 2009 10am – Noon & 1 – 3pm Limestone Symposium Open House Where: Bybee Stone - Ellettsville Go on site to the Limestone Symposium and see carvers in action! From beginners to seasoned veterans, this open house provides an opportunity to see limestone carvers at work and witness (up close) this wonderful artistry. Fri Jun 12, 2009 5pm - 8pm Big K Cruise In Where: Bedford Courthouse Remembering… Eddie Evans: Stone Industrialist, Classic & Race Car Enthusiast Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:30pm - 3:30pm Limestone Ridgewalk - Cave River Valley Where: Spring Mill State Park Limestone Ridgewalk at Cave River Valley - Come check out the newest addition to Spring Mill State Park - Cave River Valley Natural Area! Located just north of Campbellsburg, this property features some beautiful geography, including multiple cave entrances and other karst features. On this afternoon ridgewalk, we'll discuss the history of the property while visiting several cave entrances. Please wear good hiking shoes; we will be going off-trail. Meet at the Cave River Valley parking lot* (2 hr). *Not sure how to get there? Meet the naturalist in front of the Grissom Memorial at 1pm f or directions (it's a 15 min drive). Thu Jun 18, 2009 7pm - 8pm Talk - "The History and Cultural Landscape of Indiana Limestone" Where: Monroe County History Center - Bloomington IU Professor Laurel Cornell speaks about limestone history at the Monroe County History Center's monthly o utreach program; Laurel L.Cornell, Ph.D, M.LAR. Associate Prof essor, Department of Sociology, School of Fine Arts, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures Fri Jun 19, 2009 5pm - 8pm Big K Cruise In Where: Bedford Courthouse Remembering… Eddie Evans: Stone Industrialist, Classic & Race Car Enthusiast Sat Jun 20, 2009 10am - 12pm Elliot Underground Tour Where: Elliot Stone – Bedford Enter and see up close the only underground limestone quarry in the world. Participants should meet at the Lawrence County Museum, 929 th 15 St. Bedford. Wear comfortable shoes that can g et a little dirty. Tour will take about 2 hours. 12pm - 5pm Quarry Classic Swim Meet Where: Lowery Municipal Pool - Bedford Lawrence County Aquatics, Inc. will host the 7th Annual Quarry Classic, sponsored by Bedford Federal Savings Bank, at the John Lowery Municipal Pool June 20-21, 2009. This is a USA Swimming sanctioned event. Over 300 swimmers will participate from 15 teams across southern Indiana. Unique custom limestone trophies are awarded.
Sun Jun 21, 2009 12pm - 5pm Quarry Classic Swim Meet Where: Lowery Municipal Pool - Bedford Lawrence County Aquatics, Inc. will host the 7th Annual Quarry Classic, sponsored by Bedford Federal Savings Bank, at the John Lowery Municipal Pool June 20-21, 2009. This is a USA Swimming sanctioned event. Over 300 swimmers will participate from 15 teams across southern Indiana. Unique custom limestone trophies are awarded. 2pm - 4pm Hidden Lime Kilns Where: Spring Mill State Park Join us for a short hike to see two lime kilns that date back to the1880s. You'll discover the uses for lime, learn history of these kilns, and also see the small quarry that kept the kilns running. Meet at the Nature Center Amphitheater (40 min). Tue Jun 23, 2009 2pm - 3pm Limestone Legacy Where: Spring Mill State Park Limestone played an important role in the development of Spring Mill Village. Explore this history and take a look at some of the historic sites (quarry, mill, and kiln) that help tell the story of limestone at Spring Mill. Meet at the Weaver's Cabin in the Pioneer Village (4 5 min). Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:40am - 4pm Lost River Aquifer Tour Where: Spring Mill State Park This is an auto caravan, done in your own car. Orientation at entrance to Spring Mill Inn, ends at Orangeville Rise Nature Preserve. Lunch at Paradise Pizza in Orleans, Tour is for people interested in geology, caves, history, limestone, and Ameri cana. Dress f or ticks & thorns, but no difficult hiking. Tour is free, contributions accepted. Fri Jun 26, 2009 10am - 6:30pm Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show/Swap Where: Monroe County Fairgrounds A wide variety of gems, jewelry, minerals, f ossils, rocks, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H and science project material and demonstrations. Sponsored by the Lawrence County Rock Club at Monroe County Fairgroun ds, west of Bloomington, IN on Airport Rd. Hours: Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday 9 am - 6:30 pm; Sunday 10 am -4:00 pm Free admission and handicapped accessible. 5pm - 8pm Big K Cruise In Where: Bedford Courthouse Remembering… Eddie Evans: Stone Indust rialist, Classic & Race Car Enthusiast Sat Jun 27, 2009 6am - 12pm Limestone Festival Pancake Breakfast Where: Bedford Masonic Lodge Breakfast is $3.50, children under 5 free. Call Ryan Griffith at 812-5835669 for more information. 9am - 6:30pm Gem, Min eral & Fossil Show/Swap Where: Monroe County Fairgrounds A wide variety of gems, jewelry, minerals, f ossils, rocks, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H and science project material and demonstrations. Sponsored by the Lawrence County Rock Club at Monroe County Fairgrounds, west of Bloomington, IN on Airport Rd. Hours: Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday 9 am - 6:30 pm; Sunday 10 am -4:00 pm Free admission and handicapped accessible. 1pm - 4pm A Celebration of Limestone Where: Hinkle-Garton Farmstead - Bloomington Limestone has helped to create a sense of place in Bloomington and Monroe County. Bloomington Restoration Inc.’ Hinkle-Garton s Farmstead will host a celebration of Limestone on Saturday, June 27 from 1 – 4pm. Visitors can explore how limestone was used in the farmstead’ buildings and on the grounds. An exhibit created by s local children will address topics such as the history of the Hinkle Stone Company and the use of stone in Bloomington’ s homes. We will have refreshments, historical games for the young and young-at-heart, music, and a presentation by Writing Unlimited’ s “ Sisters of the Flying Fountain Pen”writing circle. The Farmstead is located at 2920 E. Tenth Street in Bloomington. For more inf ormation call BRI at (812) 336-0909 ore-mail bri@bloomingtonrestorations.org
5pm - 10pm Picnic with the Pops Where: Ivy Tech Community College Campus - Bloomington http://www.bloomingtonpops.org Location: Ivy Tech Community College Phone: 812-336-8747 Admission: $10 Adult; $5 Child; Ta bles of 8 $150 -$200 Picnic with the POPS is THE Independence Day celebration in Monroe County. Gates open at 5 pm; concert begins at 8 pm concluded by the1812 Overture and a dazzling fireworks display! The gates open at 5 pm. Hear Indiana's only exclusive POPS orchestra play traditional summertime f avorites and stirring patriotic music. Joining the orchestra and its guest artists is the POPS chorus, all conducted by maestro Chris Ludwa. This is a premier f amilyoriented event with fun activities for children. Magicians, pre concert music, food vendors, a table decorating competition, a children's parade, recognition of the Armed Services, and a great time to visit friends and neighbors. Sun Jun 28, 2009 LIMESTONE HERITAGE FESTIVAL Sun Jun 28, 2009 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 Where: Bedford 10am - 4pm Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show/Swap Where: Monroe County Fairgrounds A wide variety of gems, jewelry, minerals, f ossils, rocks, lapidary supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H and science project material and demonstrations. Sponsored by the Lawrence County Rock Club at Monroe County Fairgrounds, west of Bloomington, IN on Airport Rd. Hours: Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday 9 am - 6:30 pm; Sunday 10 am -4:00 pm Free admission and handicapped accessible. 2pm - 4pm Limestone Heritage Architectural Tour Where: Bedford Enjoy the rich limestone heritage of Bedf ord’ past and present as s showcased through its endearing homes. Each stop along this unique walking tour provides attendees a glimpse of exceptional architect ural design brought to life by local craftsman. Limestone gift items, offered by Half Moon Limestone, will be available for purchase at the event tent located at 14th and O Streets, Bedf ord. Event tickets are $5 per person and are available at Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, Lawrence County Tourism and Copy Trolley. Tickets will be available the day of the event at the corner of 14th and O Streets in Bedf ord. Event sponsored by BRI Historic Preservation Committee. Mon Jun 29, 2009 – Sat Jul 4, 2009 LIMESTONE HERITAGE FESTIVAL Mon Jun 29, 2009 - Tue Jun 30, 2009 Where: Bedford Sat Jul 4, 2009 10am - 8pm Limestone Artisan Fair Where: Carousel Winery - Bedford The Fair will be a f estive event, with live music, f ood, wine tasting, and Artisans with Limestone-related wares. Join us at Carousel's 6 acre location on Hwy 37 between Bedf ord & Mitchell. 11am - 7pm Stone Carvers Exhibit Where: Bedford See real stone carvers in action, see local stone artisans work on display. Exhibit will be at Thornton Memorial B oys Club, 1830 16th St., Bedford. Free admission, vote f or your favorite as the People's Choice award winner.