Somewhere In Between
Charity Arts Festival in Support of Middle Way House
(Facebook Fundraiser — open with your Facebook app when prompted)
The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
505 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Saturday, November, 13th
5pm — 9pm
About Somewhere In Between Fest
Upon announcing my newest film, Threesomes Are More Sad Than Fun (You, Yourself, and Me), about my personal experience in an abusive relationship, I was overwhelmingly grateful for the buzz it had garnered. This opportunity landed in my lap and I would be remiss if I did not use it to give back to the community that helped me keep my head above water during one of the darkest periods of my life. I had to use the hype for my film for something bigger than myself and my art. Therefore, Threesomes… will premiere, one night only, in support of Middle Way House at this arts festival. Not only will my film premiere, but the festival will be packed full of performances, showcases, and other films by local artists, IU students, and IU alumni.
All profits from this arts festival will go to Middle Way House.
There is a $5-10 suggested donation. Available for purchase at the festival will be the opportunity to win an eclectic and exciting gift basket full of gifts from local businesses; refreshments, including alcohol; and artwork, merch, clothing, services, etc. available for sale from the artists as well. Discounts from the artists will be offered to those who donate the suggested donation and/or a portion of the artists’ proceeds will go to Middle Way House.
Please aid me in my effort of raising money for Middle Way House by joining me for a night of divine local arts at Somewhere In Between: Charity Arts Festival.
Schedule
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5:00 - 5:30 PM:
Take your time to peruse the showcases that artists have set up around the venue; purchase a beer, wine, or other refreshments; and even purchase items or hire services from the artists themselves.
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5:30 - 7:00 PM:
Performances from dancers, poets, and musicians, including a never-been-done-before performance art piece.
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7:00 - 8:30 PM:
A mini film festival choked full of films from some of IU's most talented filmmakers.
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8:30 - 9:00 PM:
The world premiere of Threesomes Are More Sad Than Fun (You, Yourself, and Me)
FEATURING:
Performances from
Manic Pixie,
Collard Green,
Connor Stratton,
Movement Trio: Bernadette Bradley, Frances Heintzelman, and Grace Xiu Mei,
and Corinne Jones with Nick Comer
Films from
Lucas Bishop,
Kathryn Jankowski,
Shiloh Kachmann,
Mallory Keenoy,
Sami Masaki,
and Jaeda Mason
Showcases and displays from
Daniel Arthur,
Lucas Bishop,
Cailee Brown-Arthur,
Megan Humphreys,
Corinne Jones,
Ekta Pandey,
and Sydney Springfield Scholl
Also featuring the premiere of
A film by Nick Comer
A collaboration between Corinne Jones, Kenzie Conrad, and Nick Comer
An art film in three acts (“Bubblegum,” “Concrete,” and “Somewhere In Between”), Threesomes Are More Sad Than Fun is a modern-day re-imagination of the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo while also emphasizing the brutality of intimate partner violence and exploring cycles of violence, love, life, and the self. Each act takes on a distinct aesthetic style from dreamy and colorful to harsh and dull to whimsical and earnest; the film is rife with exciting, visually stunning, and emotionally moving symbols, metaphors, and allegories that progressively push the envelope just the right amount.
In partnership with Middle Way House and The FAR
Sponsored by WIUX and Audiology Associates
Middle Way House works to support all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and to educate the community through outreach and prevention programs.
Since 1971, Middle Way House has been providing services to people in crisis. Today, they provide supportive and empowering services for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking such as emergency shelter; a 24/7 help and crisis line; on-scene advocacy, transitional and permanent housing solutions; legal advocacy; support groups; personal advocacy; childcare and youth programs; and educational and prevention programs. Middle Way House serves six counties in southern Indiana and relies on a staff of 70 and a volunteer force of 300+ to provide services. It is not necessary that an individual reside in their emergency shelter or transitional housing program to access most of our services.
Domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking affect individuals in every community.
Middle Way House believes, supports, and affirms the identities of ALL survivors.
If you need immediate help or support, call their 24/7 Help and Crisis Line, Linea de Ayuda:
Notes on “Somewhere In Between” by Nick Comer
As unfortunate as it is, my story has been over-told, but I’m never one to be outshined. I wanted to tell it differently, but it didn’t help that I was so confused about… everything. Until I realized that my confusion was the answer. I’ve seen the throes of my story played out a thousand times through only a lens of either rage or sadness as if this whiplash of grief that other survivors of intimate partner violence have felt exists solely on a linear binary going in one direction. I wanted to represent those of us that live in a wistful purgatory of both--a balanced bridge connecting a fearful rage and a painful longing. The path to heaven begins in hell, but the path to hell begins in heaven. It’s a cycle; it shares the same path. This path is a place we all know in some way in one of its many designs. A perplexing space that is neither euphoric nor painful, bubblegum nor concrete. It stands in a browning field of boredom. The field is not dying, but the crops are long gone for the season and all that is left is a dried-up patch of bygone mud under an Indiana sun. It’s jarring at first, but after a while, you become accustomed to it. Life isn’t about just surviving anymore; it’s about living now and with living comes feeling, for if you do not feel, then you do not live. It’s lonely here, but it’s familiar, and with that comes a sense of comfort. Things could be better, but things could be worse. Bubblegum is sweet, but it gives you cavities. Concrete won’t break, but it could be softer when you land. I think that’s just how life is, and if we’re lucky, we’ll die there: in the Midwest of life. I want to die in my hometown in perfect stasis, Somewhere In Between. I’ll meet You there if only You’d “forgive me” and if only I could forget You first.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Masks are required for entry.
Thank you to our partners, sponsors, and gift basket donors:
Middle Way House
The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
WIUX
Audiology Associates of Indiana
The Back Door
Bronca
Baked!
Griffy’s Art Supply
DJ MADDØG
Cailee Brown-Arthur
The Tap, Smoke Works, Social Cantina, and Yogi’s
Rebloomed Design
Greenhaus Deco
Funk Yeah, Earrings!
Ba Ba Buttons
Megan Humphreys
Squid Ink Tatooing
Please contact the event organizer, Nick Comer, with any questions.
I’m available via phone Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6pm and I typically respond to emails within 24 hours, regardless of day.