Bloom Archives
Author: Rodney Margison
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Spencer Reimagined
Once an economically vibrant community, Spencer saw its fortunes decline in the last decades of the 20th century. But now things are changing again,…
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Circus arts performances this weekend at BCT
Stage Flight Circus Arts will present its 2017 Spring Show, “No Business Like Show Business,” at Buskirk-Chumley Theater this weekend.
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Matt Bailey: President of IU Health, South Central Region
One afternoon in 2016, Matt Bailey was at the Indiana University Golf Course driving range hitting a bucket of balls when he suddenly had…
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Krista Detor Creates An Artists’ Retreat Called The Hundredth Hill
Musician Krista Detor has toured, juggled schedules, and handled family obligations, but it wasn’t until she attended the Hedgebrook writers’ retreat on Whidbey Island…
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Local Chess Club Brings Enthusiasts Together to Learn Strategies, Skills
While many people know the rules of chess and how each piece moves, far fewer actually know how to play the game. Bloomington Indiana…
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Owner Has Big Plans for Creekside Retreat
Entrepreneur Jim Hammond has a long-range plan for transforming the 50 acres he purchased just off Ind. 46 east of Nashville for commercial and…
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Sean Starowitz: City Arts Advocate
To Sean Starowitz, the city’s new assistant director for the arts, advancing the arts means expanding its reach, acting as a liaison to artists,…
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Bloomington Volunteer Network: Connecting People, Places & Causes
The Bloomington Volunteer Network has evolved over the years. When it was established as the Bloomington Volunteer Action Center in 1980 by Mayor Frank…
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Hey Kids, May 20 is Lemonade Day!
Amy Swain has a vision, and it’s the sweet sight of 800 kids setting up lemonade stands across Monroe County on May 20. As…