Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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Celebrating Our Local Artists (COVER STORY)
Bloomington is blessed with a myriad of artists working in a wide variety of mediums. Here, we present the works of 17.
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Larissa Danielle: Mixed Media Artist
It’s hard for mixed media artist Larissa Danielle to name her favorite medium.
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Tamar Kander: Renowned Abstract Painter
Tamar Kander’s abstract paintings start with a textural layer that might include shopping lists, insulation, or the sweepings from her studio floor.
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Steve Dawson: An Unlikely Artist
Primarily a landscape painter, Steve Dawson frequently works alla prima (spontaneously) and en plein air (outdoors).
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Editor’s Message: Keep Bloomington Weird
Okay, we all know that Austin, Texas, has the national reputation for being weird, but I think Bloomington is just as weird.
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Krista Detor’s Annual Holiday Show Goes Virtual
Now in its 13th year, Krista Detor’s Annual Holiday Show will be held virtually featuring performers from Europe, Ireland, and the U.K.
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Award-Winning Chili Recipe + Tips for Making Good Soup
For soup-lovers searching for a good chili recipe as winter approaches, Bloom reached out to Neville Vaughan, a battalion chief with the City of…
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Craig Brenner Releases New Album ‘Passages’
Blues and boogie-woogie pianist Craig Brenner recently released a new album, Passages, featuring eight original songs.
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New Music Video Highlights Ensembles from Trashion/Refashion 2020
Since 2010, the annual Trashion/Refashion Runway Show has been held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, showcasing original fashion designs made from recycled and discarded materials.…