Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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Bloomington Native Named Sailor of the Quarter in Pensacola, Florida
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer L. Zeravsky, a Bloomington native, was recently selected as the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) headquarters Sailor…
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41st Annual Fourth Street Festival Returns to Bloomington Labor Day Weekend
Now in its 41st year, the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts will once again welcome 120 visual artists to Bloomington over Labor…
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Exclusive Video: B-Line Trail
Except for a few rainy days, it’s been a sunny and beautiful summer so far in Bloomington. Bloom Magazine’s visual communications intern Deonna Weatherly…
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Eskenazi Museum Closed, But Active Online And in the Community
While itâs true the Indiana University Eskenazi Museum of Art closed its doors in May for major renovations, Director David Brenneman says the museum…
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Ransom Haile: Rocker
Back in the day, Ransom Haile was among Bloomingtonâs busiest musicians. Most notably, he played lead guitar for the Dynamics, one of the Midwestâs…
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Local Art for Local Businesses: A Win-Win for Bloomington
Traditionally, art galleries have been the major supporters of local artists, offering them places to exhibit and sell their work. Now, in many cities,…
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Exploring Owen Valley Wines
Just 20 minutes west of Bloomington, on Highway 46, the town of Spencer, Indiana, is enjoying a renaissance (see story, âSpencer Reimagined,” page 118).…
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IUâs Lilly Library Has Home Movies Made by Famed Director John Ford
In December 2016, the Lilly Library at Indiana University made news when it received two more Oscars won by legendary film director John Ford.…
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Local Pottersâ Guild to Celebrate 20 Years with Show at Waldron
A show of potteryâboth functional and sculpturalâwill celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Local Clay Pottersâ Guild of Bloomington. The show will run July…