Bloom Archives
Author: lynae
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B-town Musician Making Music on Ancient African Instrument
BY JEREMY SHERE Since the time of the Pharaohs, the masankop (a five-stringed African lyre that’s both strummed and plucked) has been the traditional…
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Westbury Antique Market: A Sleek New Place to Shop (Photo Gallery)
BY NANCY HILLER Lovers of antiques and collectibles have a new place to hunt for treasure: the Westbury Antique Market, located on West Arlington…
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The 3rd Annual Local Artists Showcase
Artists and art lovers will gather at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center for the third annual Local Artists Showcase 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Man Leads Double Life as Firefighter and Pet Sitter
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS As the proverbial kitten in a tree would attest, firefighters have long been called upon to ensure pets’ welfare. But few…
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James Wimbush: Diversity Advocate
BY MIKE LEONARD When James Wimbush was an undergraduate student attending two small colleges in his native Virginia, and as a graduate student at…
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Recipe of the Week: Hunan Onion Cakes
Are you looking for a new way to eat tortillas? Try this yummy — and quick — side dish! Hunan Onion Cakes David Davenport Bloomington Cooking…
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Pet of the Month Contest
Thank you for your participation! Our Pet of the Month Contest is now over. You know your pet is the best pet on earth…
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Teen Brain Advice to Parents: ‘Keep ’Em Alive to 25!’
BY JANET MANDELSTAM There’s a biological reason that explains why parents are so puzzled by their teenage children, why they say, “I don’t recognize…
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Justin The Artistic Horse, Painting His Way to Fame
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC There are racehorses, show-jumping horses, carriage-pulling horses, even police horses. But a horse that paints? Really? Where does he buy his…