Irvington Halloween Festival - Saturday, October 31st

This is the 63rd annual Halloween Festival in Irvington. So, you can see that we really take Halloween very seriously here in Irvington. There are a variety of Halloween events happening in Irvington and culminating with the street festival which is Saturday, October 31st this year. The street festival, which will take place on E. Washington Street, runs from 9 am to 5 pm and will include a costume parade, live entertainment, food, arts & crafts, and other activities for all ages.For a complete schedule of events visit the official Irvington Halloween Festival website.

Here at Blooming Dragon, we are busy this week getting ready for the Halloween Festival. We will be open from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday So, stop by our street booth and also come into our shop to see the Halloween art we are showcasing.

Happy Halloween!!!

Marti Icenogle: It’s Clay – It’s Silver – It’s Magic!

First Friday in Irvington Event
Friday, November 6 at 6:30 and 7:30 pm

Marti Icenogle, one of the owners of Blooming Dragon, will be doing metal clay demos in her artist studio. Marti is a metal clay artist, a Senior Instructor for Art Clay World, and an authorized distributor of Art Clay. So, stop by Blooming Dragon Friday evening at 6:30 or 7:30 pm and watch a magical demonstration as Marti turns small lumps of clay into fine silver jewelry that is 99.9% pure silver.

Steven Keller: Serious Art with a Sense of Humor

Two-Day Show at Blooming Dragon Emporium
Friday, October 2, 5 – 8 pm and Saturday, October 2, noon to 5 pm

Steven Keller’s fine art work is featured in a two-day show at Blooming Dragon on Friday, October 2, 5 – 8 pm, and Saturday, October 3, noon to 5 pm. Steven is an accomplished artist painting subjects ranging from photo realistic renditions to geometric abstraction to the frivolous and even cartoonish.

Steven has exhibited his work at many of the art fairs in central Indiana, including Broad Ripple Art Fair and Penrod Art Fair. And, Steven’s work is in the collections of many Indianapolis art collectors.

Saturday, September 12--Gene Stratton Porter Festival

This Saturday (September 12th) in Irvington will be all about naturalist and writer Gene Stratton Porter. Many of our businesses and organizations are joining with the Indiana Historical Society to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of her classic novel, The Girl of the Limberlost. There will be films, readings, presentations and special menu offerings.

And, here at the Blooming Dragon, we have our very own art exhibit, the Wild Side of Irvington open from noon to 6 pm. This nature-themed exhibition brings together a diverse range of work featuring 5 artists—Cynthia Blasingham, painter and printmaker; Marti Icenogle, printmaker; Miranda Marsico, photographer; Kris May, anime artist and Kathy Thompson, painter. Just as Hoosier writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter trudged through the Limberlost Swamp, these local artists have trekked through the parks, gardens and yards of Irvington in search of inspiration for their artistic creations. Please stop by to see the art and talk to the artists about their creations.