Community Arts

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Parks and Recreation Launches Five-Year Master Plan Process with Community Questionnaire

Bloomington Parks and Recreation has officially launched the process to develop its next five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and is inviting community members to take a short three-question questionnaire to help shape the planning process from the start.

COLUMN: “The Phoenician Scheme” is a fun, but forgettable, picture

Wes Anderson’s 12th feature-length film is much less meaningful than he lets on. 

PRESS RELEASE: Lake Monroe Watershed Bus Tour

Friends of Lake Monroe is sponsoring a bus tour of the southern part of Lake Monroe Watershed on Saturday, June 21 from 10 am to 2:30 pm.

COLUMN: Netflix just hit play on a new lineup of shows and movies

Netflix’s “TUDUM” just announced new films and series for their streamers to enjoy.

OPINION: Lyla Sage, author of “A Rebel Blue Ranch” series, shows us to embrace the calm in the storm

"Wild and Wrangled” was recently published on April 15.  

Highlighting the agenda for the upcoming IU Trustees meeting

IU Trustees will meet June 12, the first meeting following the removal of alumni-elected trustees. 

Monroe County History Center will host fundraising garage sale this weekend

Proceeds from the 44th annual sale help cover the history center’s operating costs.  

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Safe Haven Baby Box, a safe location where an infant can be safely surrendered with no questions asked, at Fire Station #2, 209 S. Fairfield Drive.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Safe Haven Baby Box, a safe location where an infant can be safely surrendered with no questions asked, at Fire Station #2, 209 S. Fairfield Drive.

COLUMN: Swift summer: Lyrical storytelling, original recordings and ‘Folklore’ 5 years later

July 24 will mark the five-year anniversary of Taylor Swift’s “folklore.”

Summer concerts to attend in and around Bloomington

From rap to bluegrass, there’s a concert waiting for you.

Meet new IU trustee Sage Steele

Orbit Room hosts "Cosmic Songwriter" show to kick off Granfalloon

PRESS RELEASE: Musical, Outdoor/Garden, and Organizing and Sorting Volunteers Needed, Wish List

Musical, Outdoor/Garden, and Organizing and Sorting Volunteers Needed, and a Wish List Spotlight.

‘Really prepared’ Trey Galloway taking Indiana basketball lessons to NBA draft workouts

Galloway, who played an Indiana record 140 games, is eyeing the next level.

Meet new IU Trustee James Bopp Jr.

James Bopp Jr. was appointed to the board on June 2. 

10 more men allege sexual misconduct by Bomba, intend to litigate

COLUMN: ‘Andor’ Season 2 is Star Wars at its absolute best

By inhaling the fumes of rebellion, “Andor” season two delivers top notch Star Wars. 

‘She Shreds’ exhibition celebrates Indiana guitarists

“She Shreds” exhibition showcases influential Indiana guitarists covering decades worth of music.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Launches 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant

The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic & Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support local businesses in enhancing their commercial properties' safety, hygiene, and appearance.