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IU Art Museum ‘Light Totem’ Re-Lit During Solstice Event
Following a one-year hiatus, Indiana University’s iconic “Light Totem” was re-lit on Saturday, June 21, as part of the university’s annual Midsummer Night at…
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Art Quilters of Bloomington Gaining ‘Cred’ as Real Artists (Photo Gallery)
BY CAIRRIL MILLS Traditional quilts utilize regular patterns and are often made for beds. Art quilts can be any size or shape and incorporate…
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Look Out! IU’s Iconic ‘Light Totem’ Is Returning (Photo Gallery)
BY CARMEN SIERING It has inspired other works of art, from choir pieces to dance performances, and it’s been the site of marriage proposals.…
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May Pet of the Month Contest Winner (Photo Gallery)
1. What is your name and what is your breed (if applicable)? My name is Roxy and I’m a Chocolate Lab. 2. How old…
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Homes & Gardens Issue: Made to Order
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON ZAHNLE In a perfect world, we would all live in our dream homes with every space and…
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Homes & Gardens Issue: It Takes Two
BY MOYA ANDREWS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES KELLAR Gardening is a hobby that can be enjoyed as a solitary pursuit or as a collaborative activity.…
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How True Was ‘Breaking Away’?
BY MIKE LEONARD Late last summer, a British film reviewer professed his love for Breaking Away, the Academy Award-winning 1979 movie set in Bloomington…
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Local Builders Help Families in Need Through Habitat’s Builders Blitz (Video)
Habitat for Humanity’s Builders Blitz is just as it sounds — a fast-paced home construction project sponsored by local builders, subcontractors, and suppliers. This year…
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Setting Passion for Reading Ablaze (Photo Gallery)
Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) Children’s Services fired up kids’ interest in reading at its first outdoor event on Thursday, a flaming hula hoop…