Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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2nd Boogie-Woogie Festival Set for B-town August 14
BY PETER DORFMAN Bloomington devotees of boogie-woogie, a hard-driving, uniquely American blues piano style, can immerse themselves in the music come August at the…
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Indiana Female Fellraisers, Running Along Area Trails
BY BARB BERGGOETZ The trails call to them. And two local women answer that call in a big way, while also encouraging other females…
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Meet Gaurav Navin, IMU’S New Head Chef
BY BARB BERGGOETZ As an executive chef, Gaurav Navin knows what it takes to manage lots of people, handle loads of produce, and serve…
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Clearly Depart: A Business that Prepares People for Their Deaths
BY STEPHANIE VON HIRSCHBERG In Kel McBride’s workshops, designed to help people prepare for their own deaths, participants are often surprised to learn how…
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Janiece Jaffe: Singer
BY SOPHIE BIRD Janiece Jaffe always felt there was something inherently sacred about her voice, but she wasn’t always forthcoming about her vocal abilities.…
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Chocolate Is First Ingredient in LuckyGuy Bakery Brownies
BY AUBREY DUNNUCK Have you spotted the LuckyGuy Bakery logo of a peg-legged rabbit? His name is Felix, which means “lucky” in Latin. Owner…
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Manila Social Club: NY Celebrity Eatery Has B-town Roots
BY MIKE LEONARD Within the first year of opening the Manila Social Club, Filipino-born and Bloomington-raised Björn DelaCruz has seen rave reviews in The…
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Maple Valley Farm’s Harvest Partners: An Innovative Food Distribution Model (Photo Gallery)
BY BARB BERGGOETZ In January, Larry and Tina Howard, owners of Maple Valley Farm, created what they call a revolutionary food distribution model. Strong…
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Cover Story: Homes for Aging in Place (Photo Gallery)
As more residents retire and as aging “Bloomerangs” return to the town they love, homes for the duration are what they want. BY ELISABETH…