Bloom Archives
Cagle
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In a Town Called Kotz: B-town native Mike Cagle is now working 30 miles above the Arctic Circle.
While many people in Bloomington know me as an artist and illustrator, several years ago my life took a drastic turn and I, in…
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BPP Kids MiniPlay Festival Features ‘Explorers’ Theme
Budding playwrights have an opportunity to see their work come to life as Bloomington Playwrights Project (BPP) hosts its 36th Annual MiniPlay Festival, open…
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Workshop Series Helps People Make Eco-Conscious Changes
If you’ve been to the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) lately, you’ve likely noticed that its bulletin boards are filled with flyers announcing public…
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Movies in the Park
For 21 years, families, friends, and neighbors have been gathering to enjoy recent releases and classic films as part of the Bloomington Parks and…
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MCPL Sensory-Friendly Films Mean No ‘Shushing’ Allowed
With the lights up and the volume down, the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) Autism & Sensory-Friendly Movie program flips all expectations of what…
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The Dog House: B-town’s Only Cage-Free Doggy Day Care
To a dog, The Dog House probably seems a lot more like home than a kennel. That’s because The Dog House is Bloomington’s first…
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Converted Grain Bin is Now an Artist’s Studio
Monique Cagle—painter, photographer, fabric artist, and jewelry maker—knew it was time to find a dedicated studio space when her work started taking over her…
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The Many Ways Our Food Bank Gathers Produce for the Hungry
With its bustling farmers’ markets and ever-growing interest in farm-to-table cuisine, it’s no secret that Bloomington residents have an appetite for locally grown produce.…
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Fix-It Fair: An Ecological Way to Save Some Green
Whether you’re working to keep items out of the waste stream or just want someone to repair a much-loved keepsake, the Monroe County Public…