Table of Contents
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Editor’s Message: “A Dark Moment In Indiana History”
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Bloom Wins 12 Journalism Awards
The Bloom Magazine Local Artist Showcase
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Up Front
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The Big Picture: “Destruction”
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Pete Lenzen: Volunteer Helping Refugees
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Jennifer Crossley: Woman of the Year
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Brad Wisler: Entrepreneur
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Movie About Actress Kate Braun Wins First Prize at Film Festival
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‘The Moon and the Sea’ Musical to Premiere in B-town
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Country Singer Hank Ruff: Local Boy Making Good (And yes, he’s Andy’s kid!)
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Nate Powell’s New Graphic Book About Parenthood and Trump
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Dizgo: Bloomington Dance Band Playing Funk, Soul, Rock & Disco
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Menahem Pressler: A Look Back
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Huner Emîn: Waldron Gallery Manager Envisions a ‘House for Artists’
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Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington: Connecting Artists and the Community
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Today’s Fashion Jewelry Trends
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TD’s CDs & LPs: A Place to Find That Hard-to-Find Vinyl and Disc
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Where to Find Gourmet Foods In Bloomington
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Non-Alcoholic and Gluten-Free Wines
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Books of Note: ‘The Kitchen Enabling Tool’ For Home Cooks & Chefs
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Bartender Cale Ulery at The Back Door Creating a Safe and Welcoming Place
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Summer Is Time to Enjoy Beer on Brewery Patios (Tapped Into Bloomington)
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Gift From the McRobbies Will Support Mental Health Services for Adults 18-24
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For Kids With Disabilities, a Week at Summer Camp Can Be Bliss (Autism & Disability Journal)
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Bike 4 the Kids Celebrates Life of Dr. John D. Wrasse
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Riley Hospital for Children Gains Valuable Support From Harrell-Fish
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Eric Coyne Comes Home: New Chancellor of Ivy Tech Bloomington
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‘Hoosier Heroes of the Great War’: Subject of New Film by Jo Throckmorton
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Are Lightning Bugs in Danger? Help Scientists Track Them (Citizen Scientist)
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A History of Local Newspapers At Monroe County History Center
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All About Gosport History At the 10 O’Clock Line Museum
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Kids Who Did Good Deeds Get S.W.A.G.G.E.R Awards
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Monroe County Airport: 95 Flights a Day and No TSA
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NFL Draft of 1998: Manning vs Leaf: It Was Closer than You Think! (Sports: The Story Behind the Story)
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Free Boat Outings on Lake Monroe For Veterans & Kids With Special Needs
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Hand In Hand: How Stone Belt Clients Serve the Community
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Politics Is Like Sports—Sort Of: ‘One Person Cannot Make a Team’ (Dave Askins at City Hall)
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CASA Needs You! Kids Need You! Court Appointed Special Advocates
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E. Jean Carroll: Yes, She’s a Hoosier And IU Alumnus!
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What’s It Like Inside? Bloom’s 17th Annual Homes Issue
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Bloomington Speedway: 100 Years Old And Still Racing