Bloom Archives
Author: Bloom Intern
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‘Quilters’ the Musical Portrays Pioneer Women’s Lives
The second piece of the Stages Bloomington American Mosaic Theatre Series arrives in November with the musical Quilters. Nominated for five Tony awards, Quilters…
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Bloomington Black Strategic Alliance: A Black Voice for the Black Community
At 4.3 percent of the population, Bloomington’s African-American community is small, and from the outside it may appear to have a singular voice. But…
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Oliver Winery & Cardinal Spirits Create a Bloomington Brandy
American brandy is making a comeback, and a made-in-Bloomington brandy has just joined the renaissance.
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Emily Herr: Canine Therapist
This past summer, if you paid a visit to Bloomington Animal Care and Control, chances are you would find Zeus, a 1-year-old white pit…
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Local Boy Ian Finnerty Is Top NCAA Swimmer
While Indiana University swimmer Ian Finnerty might emulate other swimmers like Olympic medal record-holder Michael Phelps in the pool, he gets much of his…
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Delinquent Gallery—A Place for Lowbrow Art
Movie monsters and robots replace portraits and landscapes at Bloomington’s latest addition to the art scene. That’s because Delinquent Gallery co-owners Chris McVillain and…
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Missing Persons: How You Can Solve Cold Cases
Citizen science work isn’t all about saving threatened flora and fauna.
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EllieMae’s Boutique Now Open on Downtown Square
A decade after it opened in Solsberry, Indiana, offering soaps, perfumes, and similar small items, EllieMae’s Boutique has grown up and found a new…
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Female-Made Film Flips Script—It’s the Guy Who Poses Nude
Historically, more often than not, artists have been men, while their subjects have been women. That’s why the reversal of those roles, in a…