Bloom Archives
Author: Bloom Intern
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Book-Themed T-Shirts Are Popular at the Book Corner
Clothing can tell you a lot about a person, including what they read.
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Autumn Means It’s Cider Season
While beer seems to get the most recognition on the craft beverage scene, hard apple ciders are riding a craft wave, too, finding their…
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Pictura Gallery: A Nonprofit Supporting Arts Education
David and Martha Moore say they do not have time for stuffy, pretentious art spaces. Once, while in Seattle, they visited an art gallery…
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A Very Good Boy Has a Very Good Day: Jordy the CASA Dog Turns 5
Jordy the CASA dog is accustomed to the daily grind. He knows 37 commands, adheres to a strict diet, and spends much of his…
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Lillian Casillas: Latino Community Advocate
When Lillian Casillas moved to Bloomington from northwestern Indiana in 1985, she joined thousands of other young adults who left home to attend Indiana…
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Study Shows Positive Impact Of Arts on B-town’s Economy
It may seem tough to measure the economic impact of the performing arts on Bloomington, but a recent study has endeavored to do just…
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Native American Heritage Celebration in November
In 1990, a joint resolution of Congress was approved by President George H.W. Bush proclaiming November “National American Indian Heritage Month.” According to the…
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Cohousing in Bloomington Finally Becoming a Reality
After years of planning, Bloomington Cohousing, Indiana’s first cohousing community, is finally becoming a reality. The brainchild of lifelong friends Janet Greenblatt and Marion…
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‘The Universe Gave Me an Opportunity’ To Be a Donor Match and Save a Life
Five years ago, in 2014, Samuel Hanslits was a Georgetown University student, worn out and hungry during finals week. As he stepped off the…