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‘People want to laugh,’ Bloomington comedians offer advice to prospective comedians

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, March 6 12:04 p.m.

Bloomington comics recommend their go-to open mic spots.

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The Writers Guild at Bloomington holds prose reading Sunday

By Lily Saylor · Tuesday, March 4 9:45 a.m.

The event honored Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with local prose readings from disabled writers.

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‘I bombed for about 30 minutes’: Indiana YouTuber encourages the Bloomington community to try comedy

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Monday, March 3 5:57 p.m.

The YouTuber stood by Sample Gates to gauge people’s interest in stand up.

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‘Everything just slows down’: Local farmers share struggles of winter season

By Violet Kingsbury · Thursday, Feb. 27 9:10 a.m.

Farmers shared how the winter season affects their crops and animals.

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‘For the Love of Black Art’ celebrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month

By Gabby Rogers · Sunday, Feb. 16 11:29 a.m.

Collaboration between Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center and Eskenazi School brings Black art into focus.

Meet Jack Kilby, the man behind Bloomington’s monthly record show and tell

By Emerson Elledge · Thursday, Feb. 13 10:44 a.m.

“Record Show & Tell” occurs at 1 p.m. every third Saturday in the McCalla Building.

Design your own tattoo each month at the Eskenazi Museum of Art

By Abby Whited · Saturday, Feb. 8 1:09 p.m.

Art therapist Keaton Evans-Black is encouraging tattoo inspiration at Eskenazi.

Bloomington’s bird enthusiasts flock to Monroe Lake every year to watch Eagles Over Monroe

By Arnaav Anand · Thursday, Feb. 6 5:01 p.m.

Many programs open to the public run over the weekend.

Coffee, community and competition at Soma Showdown

By Sydney Weber · Saturday, Feb. 1 1:11 p.m.

Sixteen baristas competed to be the best latte artist; Franklin Hou of Hopscotch triumphed.

‘I just want people to listen’: Syzygy amps up queer punk in Bloomington

By Danny William · Thursday, Jan. 30 6 p.m.

Syzygy aims to create a space for queer and trans music fans.

Battle of the Baristas coming to Soma on Wednesday

By Sydney Weber · Monday, Jan. 27 6:36 p.m.

Bloomington baristas will compete for latte art supremacy at the Soma Showdown.

Freezefest concludes Saturday with Family Fun Day

By Lily Saylor · Monday, Jan. 27 5 a.m.

The three-day winter festival featured live ice carvings and free food.

PHOTOS: Bloomington's Freezefest day three

By Emerson Elledge · Sunday, Jan. 26 9:42 p.m.

The annual festival concluded Jan. 25, 2025.

Oriana Perón premiers ‘Lordt of the Rings’ drag show

By Lowrie McGeary · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2024 2:52 p.m.

Drag queen Oriana Perón brought drag to local theater, alongside five other drag artists.

Greater Bloomington Arts Alliance hosts Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, uniting art and community

By Lauren Kopka · Monday, Dec. 9,2024 9:11 a.m.

Arts Alliance hosts the holiday arts and crafts show highlighting art made by Bloomington creatives.

‘Holiday Market Experiment’ spotlights local artists live music

By Lily Saylor · Sunday, Dec. 8,2024 10:26 p.m.

Owner of badknees tees Jim Beck organized the festive event Saturday.

Winter Holiday Arts Market sets up shop in Maxwell Hall

By Hannah Elstro · Sunday, Dec. 8,2024 1:03 p.m.

The Winter Holiday Arts Market, an extension of First Thursdays, featured under ten vendors.

Holiday fun to watch out for in Bloomington this month

By Max Moore · Friday, Dec. 6,2024 7:29 p.m.

Local events will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more.

New Hope raises money and spirits with Hope for the Holidays

By Hannah Elstro · Friday, Nov. 22,2024 10:39 a.m.

Hope for the Holidays is an annual Christmas tree selling fundraiser aimed at fighting homelessness.

‘A Harvest of Voices’ gathers writers from across Bloomington to highlight the power of words

By Sydney Weber · Thursday, Oct. 24,2024 3:49 p.m.

Women Writing for (a) Change celebrated its 20th anniversary with readings from various writers.

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‘People want to laugh,’ Bloomington comedians offer advice to prospective comedians

The Writers Guild at Bloomington holds prose reading Sunday

‘I bombed for about 30 minutes’: Indiana YouTuber encourages the Bloomington community to try comedy

‘Everything just slows down’: Local farmers share struggles of winter season

‘For the Love of Black Art’ celebrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month

Meet Jack Kilby, the man behind Bloomington’s monthly record show and tell

Design your own tattoo each month at the Eskenazi Museum of Art

Bloomington’s bird enthusiasts flock to Monroe Lake every year to watch Eagles Over Monroe

Coffee, community and competition at Soma Showdown

‘I just want people to listen’: Syzygy amps up queer punk in Bloomington

Battle of the Baristas coming to Soma on Wednesday

Freezefest concludes Saturday with Family Fun Day

PHOTOS: Bloomington's Freezefest day three

Oriana Perón premiers ‘Lordt of the Rings’ drag show

Greater Bloomington Arts Alliance hosts Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, uniting art and community

‘Holiday Market Experiment’ spotlights local artists live music

Winter Holiday Arts Market sets up shop in Maxwell Hall

Holiday fun to watch out for in Bloomington this month

New Hope raises money and spirits with Hope for the Holidays

‘A Harvest of Voices’ gathers writers from across Bloomington to highlight the power of words

Greek life suspends events until after spring break

Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

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