Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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Power Plant Collective Shows Art by Marginalized Artists
In a small basement on Bloomingtonâs Near West Side, a group of 20-somethings has created a gallery where aspiring artists can gather. Itâs a…
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Bedford Artistâs Abstract Paintings Now Adorn Raincoats and Jackets
When she first put paintbrush to canvas, Janet Barnette didnât imagine that her vibrant, abstract paintings would someday be used as the fabric design…
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Brown County Music Center Brings Big Names to Nashville
After a 2009 arson fire destroyed the Little Nashville Opry, an entertainment venue that had served Brown County for more than 30 years, the…
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Old IMU Phone Booths Now Tell Hidden Hoosiersâ Tales
The Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) pulsates with lifeâstudents circulate between cafĂ©s and study nooks, visitors bustle in and out of the Biddle Hotel, and,…
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Mike Trotzke: A Tech Visionary Helping Transform Bloomington
Entrepreneur Mike Trotzke sees the pieces falling into place for Bloomington to become a successful launch pad for new technology businesses
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Wylie House Exhibit Portrays Marginalized, Silenced Hoosiers
The written records and visual art we share as historical representations of our collective past depict, more often than not, only one point of…
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Dr. Rob Stone: âWe Didnât See This Comingâ
Dr. Rob Stone is accustomed to spending time with suffering and dying patients. Still, the COVID-19 crisis has clearly touched a raw nerve. âIt…
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Bronze Bust to Honor Bloomingtonâs Future Daughter Captain Janeway
Bloomington has its fair share of famous sons and daughters, but it also has the rare distinction of being the future birthplace of a…
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Globe-Trotting with Brooke Bierhaus: Finding Community in Yoga Classes Around the World
Staying active while traveling isnât always easy, especially when work and travel coincide. A long walk or a quick run are my favorite ways…