Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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New Book Shines Light on History of Indiana’s KKK
The Ku Klux Klan’s iconic white hoods and burning crosses have become symbols of white supremacy, but the Klan’s place in the American consciousness…
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A New Music Livestream Platform Conceived in B-town Law Office
The coronavirus pandemic has created a huge demand for internet- streamed music.
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David Brent Johnson: WFIU-FM Jazz Director
David Brent Johnson was in his early 20s and unsure of what he was going to do with his life until one day he…
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Help Save ‘The Ryder!’
When Peter LoPilato launched The Ryder on April Fool’s Day 1979, it was part of a wave of Bloomington- based alternative magazines.
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City Partners to Open Southern Knoll Affordable Apartment Community Downtown
The City of Bloomington has announced the completion of Southern Knoll, an affordable apartment community in downtown Bloomington serving residents experiencing homelessness and those…
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For Foodies: 9 New Places to Indulge!
The throes of a pandemic might seem an inauspicious time to open a new restaurant or food store, but Bloomington has seen a healthy…
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Innovation Drives B-town Theater Groups During Pandemic Shutdown
Locally, Bloomington theater companies are innovating ways to keep audiences engaged while working together in the spirit of collaboration.
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Beacon: Programs and Services To Help People in Poverty
Nearly 21 years ago, Shalom Community Center opened in the basement of First United Methodist Church to provide services to those experiencing homelessness in…
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Live Local Theater Returns Outdoors at Hundredth Hill
Live theater returned to Bloomington at The Hundredth Hill, a 40-acre nonprofit artist retreat on North Fish Road, owned by singer-songwriter Krista Detor and…