Bloom Archives
Olivia Dorfman
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‘Stories of Monroe’—A Play Presenting Local History from African-American Perspective
BY OLIVIA DORFMAN Local history takes the stage October 11–14 in Resilience: Stories of Monroe. The play, which highlights significant events in Monroe County’s…
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Midway Music Festival Puts Women Musicians Center Stage
Music festivals are booming across the country, but the vast majority of acts still feature men. MidWay Music Festival is breaking that trend, giving…
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Eskenazi Undergoes Renovation but School Outreach Continues
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) requires every second-grade student to visit the Indiana University Eskenazi Museum of Art, but since the museum…
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Girls Inc. Camps Encourage Fun, Camaraderie & STEM
Summer camp is about having fun and making friends, and Girls Inc. summer camps are all that—and more. Unlike traditional day camps, the camaraderie…
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Emily Pike New Director Of New Hope for Families
Since 2011, New Hope for Families has sheltered families experiencing homelessness, and Emily Pike has been a part of the nonprofit organization’s mission since…
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‘Bloomington Boogies’ Festival, Aug. 11–13
The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival bounces back into town August 11–13 for its fourth annual showcase of American keyboard music.
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Cardinal Stage Company Brings Drama to Fairview Elementary
Sixteen intently focused fourth-through-sixth grade Fairview Elementary School students sound out a complex string of nonsense syllables, a warmup for a drama class. They’re…
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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…
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Herman B Wells’ Home Movies Offer Personal Insight into His Life
Herman B Wells left a remarkable legacy at Indiana University: expanding the school in both size and reputation, fiercely supporting academic freedom, and fighting…