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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

Hoosier rock icon John Mellencamp honored with new statue at IU Auditorium

By Henry Holloway · Sunday, Oct. 20,2024 5:29 p.m.

The Seymour native was honored Friday with a public unveiling following speeches by friends, prominent IU alumni.

Beyond black and white: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology highlights the color of Indigenous life

By Sydney Weber · Thursday, Oct. 17,2024 2:57 p.m.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, an exhibit reinterprets old documents from a contemporary, native perspective.

COLUMN: 3 fun activities to enjoy for those spending fall break in Bloomington

By Ellie Adam · Thursday, Oct. 10,2024 5:16 p.m.

Make the most out of your staycation in Bloomington this fall break.

Traditional Arts Indiana honors artists celebrating Hoosier heritage

By Eric Cannon · Thursday, Oct. 10,2024 1:10 p.m.

Awards were granted for lifetime achievement and apprenticeship in traditional art forms.

Lotus Festival blooms again, bringing global music to Bloomington

By Vaishnavi Banala · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2024 1:52 p.m.

The Lotus Festival celebrated global music and art through a variety of performances and activities.

New IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to open Oct. 19

By Hayden Kay · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2024 1:39 p.m.

The grand opening includes food, music and tours in the newly renovated building.

Bloomington celebrates art, music from different cultures at Lotus Festival

By Lilly Dingman · Sunday, Oct. 6,2024 2:06 p.m.

The event showcased musicians and artists from places like Ukraine and Colombia.

Tale Blazing to bring Bloomington together through storytelling Oct. 12

By Lilly Dingman · Sunday, Oct. 6,2024 2 p.m.

There will be five storytellers from different backgrounds telling stories around fires.

‘It couldn’t have happened to a better person’: comedy community celebrates IU alumnus Emil Wakim joining ‘SNL’

By Gino Diminich · Monday, Sept. 30,2024 12:54 p.m.

IU alumnus Emil Wakim joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” on Sept. 10.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be featured as part of Speaking of Excellence series

By Lilly Luse · Wednesday, Sept. 25,2024 9:07 a.m.

The “Modern Family” actor will visit the IU Auditorium for a discussion and Q&A on Oct. 15.

COLUMN: Three underrated spots at IU

By Sydney Weber · Sunday, Sept. 22,2024 2:16 p.m.

Here are three places associated with IU that you might not know about—but should.

How IU students under 21 keep busy

By Taylor Kuelthau · Sunday, Sept. 22,2024 12:05 p.m.

Students under 21 reflect on places they go out to in town.

COLUMN: Enjoy the warm weather in Bloomington this month with these outdoor activities

By Ellie Adam · Saturday, Sept. 21,2024 6:51 p.m.

With the temperature still high and the sun still shining, we don’t have to say hello to fall just yet.

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Community Events

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

Hoosier rock icon John Mellencamp honored with new statue at IU Auditorium

Beyond black and white: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology highlights the color of Indigenous life

COLUMN: 3 fun activities to enjoy for those spending fall break in Bloomington

Traditional Arts Indiana honors artists celebrating Hoosier heritage

Lotus Festival blooms again, bringing global music to Bloomington

New IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to open Oct. 19

Bloomington celebrates art, music from different cultures at Lotus Festival

Tale Blazing to bring Bloomington together through storytelling Oct. 12

‘It couldn’t have happened to a better person’: comedy community celebrates IU alumnus Emil Wakim joining ‘SNL’

Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be featured as part of Speaking of Excellence series

COLUMN: Three underrated spots at IU

How IU students under 21 keep busy

COLUMN: Enjoy the warm weather in Bloomington this month with these outdoor activities

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