Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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Second Annual Freezefest Offers Seasonal Family Fun
The second annual Freezefest will be held January 20–22 at multiple locations throughout downtown Bloomington and will offer ice sculpture displays, live ice-carving demonstrations…
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CanopyBloomington Establishes Roots with New Co-Directors and First Tree Planting
Six-month old local social impact organization CanopyBloomington has found leadership to facilitate their mission to grow and sustainably manage Bloomington’s urban forest.
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Community Foundation Commits $484,400 to New Hope for Families Expansion
New Hope for Families announced new commitments totaling $484,400 from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County in support of the Growing New…
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Middle Way House Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking On #WearBlueDay
Local domestic violence shelter Middle Way House is encouraging Bloomingtonians to participate in National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Tuesday, January 11, in order…
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Waldron Arts Center Reopens
The Waldron Arts Center reopened on January 4 for use by the public and visual and performing artists. This follows a 21-month closure during…
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Father and Son Team Launch Health Products for Gamers
A deeply competitive and spectator-driven world has developed within video game culture over the past two decades.
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FAR Center Art Workshops For Kids and Grown-Ups Too
“Spaces make things happen.” That’s a common refrain at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, where an expanding lineup of workshops is opening up…
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B-Town’s Carrie Newcomer Records Her 19th Album
We’re all a work in progress—as we evolve, staying connected to our surroundings and the people we reach for in the toughest moments can…
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Young, Old, Novice, Amateur: There’s an Orchestra for You!
Whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, there are two new ways for you to make music in Bloomington.