WEB EXCLUSIVES
Applications Now Open for Biomanufacturing Tech Apprenticeships
Bloomington residents may now register for a free three-week training in skills needed to gain employment in the region’s robust biomanufacturing sector.
Indiana University Hosts Virtual Social Justice Event
The Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs is hosting a virtual event titled “Defending Democracy: Confronting Voter Suppression and White Supremacy in the New Millennium” as part of its Social Justice in America Series.
Bloomingtonian Jack Kahn Receives Golden Hoosier Award
City of Bloomington Commission on Aging member Jack Kahn has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 Golden Hoosier Award, which recognizes older Hoosiers who serve others in an exemplary manner and dedicate their lives to bettering the community in which they live.
Glenn Close Costume Collection on Display at Eskenazi Museum Next Spring
Beginning next spring, an exhibition showcasing costumes from the collection of actor Glenn Close will be on display at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University.
IU–Bloomington Ranked 76th Among All National Universities
The new university rankings from U.S. News and World Report were released this week, placing Indiana University–Bloomington at 76th among all national universities and 31st among public universities.
Lotus Is Coming Up—Get the Virtual Lineup
The 27th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will be held virtually from September 24–27 and will feature the music of 26 artists with influences from 17 countries.
Bloomington Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises $86,700
On September 13, more than 270 Hoosiers in the Bloomington area participated in the 2020 Bloomington Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Greene & Schultz Donates Video Call Equipment to Bell Trace Residents
Bloomington law firm Greene & Schultz has donated video conferencing equipment to Bell Trace Senior Living Community to make it easier and safer for residents to stay in touch with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
League of Women Voters Hosts Voter Registration Events
On National Voter Registration Day, September 22, the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County will provide registration and voting information at two Bloomington locations.
REVIEW: With Bloomington’s Coffee Roasters, Having a Cup at Home Is a Treat
A silver lining during the pandemic, if there is a such thing, has been the opportunity to make more coffee at home.
8th Annual Kiwanis Balloon Fest Will Be a Drive-Through Event
Saturday, September 12, the Monroe County Fairgrounds will once again provide the setting for the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest. This year’s festival will be a drive-through event to accommodate limits on gathering sizes and social distancing requirements due to the pandemic.
Grant Money Available for Bloomington Arts Businesses and Organizations
Arts and cultural businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Bloomington area are invited to apply for grant funding as they recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stone Belt and LIFEDesigns Host Virtual Career Workshops
On Wednesdays in October, Stone Belt and LIFEDesigns will hold the second annual Job-A-Palooza via Zoom.
Online Film Screenings Address Voter Suppression
This month, two films addressing voter suppression will be screened via Zoom to help educate Hoosiers on the voting barriers that affect people of color, students, and the disabled.
Applications for $40K Rotary Global Scholarship Now Available
Southern Indiana Rotary clubs are accepting applications for a $40,000 Rotary District Global Grant Scholarship that will enable a southern Indiana scholar to study for one to four years in a graduate program at any qualified university outside North America.
New Businesses Open in Bloomington
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its nationwide impact on small businesses, several new businesses have opened in Bloomington since March. As more join their ranks, Bloom will continue to update this post.
Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts Goes Virtual
The Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts will be held online this year due to safety concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19.
Bloomington Poet Ross Gay Wins Indiana Authors Award
Bloomington poet Ross Gay has been awarded the 2020 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award in the Nonfiction category for The Book of Delights (2019), a collection of lyrical essays.
September Gallery Walk Features Virtual Studio Tours
Gallery Walk Bloomington’s September event will include a virtual tour of local artists’ home studios.
Monroe Hospital, Blueline Media Create Documentary About Local COVID-19 Survivor
A new documentary, produced by Blueline Media, follows the journey of Jeri Hall—Monroe Hospital’s first COVID-19 patient—who made an unexpected recovery after being given a 1% chance of survival.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
Applications Now Open for Biomanufacturing Tech Apprenticeships
Bloomington residents may now register for a free three-week training in skills needed to gain employment in the region’s robust biomanufacturing sector.
Indiana University Hosts Virtual Social Justice Event
The Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs is hosting a virtual event titled “Defending Democracy: Confronting Voter Suppression and White Supremacy in the New Millennium” as part of its Social Justice in America Series.
Bloomingtonian Jack Kahn Receives Golden Hoosier Award
City of Bloomington Commission on Aging member Jack Kahn has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 Golden Hoosier Award, which recognizes older Hoosiers who serve others in an exemplary manner and dedicate their lives to bettering the community in which they live.
Glenn Close Costume Collection on Display at Eskenazi Museum Next Spring
Beginning next spring, an exhibition showcasing costumes from the collection of actor Glenn Close will be on display at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University.
IU–Bloomington Ranked 76th Among All National Universities
The new university rankings from U.S. News and World Report were released this week, placing Indiana University–Bloomington at 76th among all national universities and 31st among public universities.
