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‘Spellbound’ immersive theater, Halloween drag performance to kick off this weekend

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, Oct. 4,2022 2:03 p.m.

The interactive theatrical event will feature potion-making, a costume contest and witchy activities.

PHOTOS: 29th Annual Lotus Festival showcases 23 artists

By Haripriya Jalluri , Olivia Bianco and Alayna Wilkening · Wednesday, Sept. 28,2022 9 a.m.

The 29th Annual Lotus Music and Arts Festival took place Sept. 22 to 25, 2022

29th annual Lotus Festival brings Bloomington together to enjoy music and community

By Tory Basile · Monday, Sept. 26,2022 4:17 p.m.

People from around the world gathered to share music and culture over the weekend.

COLUMN: What reporting on the Lotus Festival taught me as a journalist

By Ellie Albin · Monday, Sept. 26,2022 1:49 p.m.

I’ve often received a piece of advice that I sought to defy this weekend.

People of Lotus: Meet two performers of the 2022 music and arts festival

By Haripriya Jalluri · Sunday, Sept. 25,2022 7:30 p.m.

International artists from around the world showcased their culture through music.

Lotus in the Meadow kicks off weekend of events

By Ellie Albin and Haripriya Jalluri · Friday, Sept. 23,2022 5:33 p.m.

Latin fusion group Matixando closed opening night on the autumn equinox at Dunn Meadow.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation to celebrate Glow Week Sept. 15-17

By Tory Basile · Thursday, Sept. 15,2022 3:48 p.m.

Three family-friendly, glow-in-the-dark events will be offered at local parks.

The Monroe County Public Library to recognize Banned Books Week beginning Sept. 18

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2022 9:26 a.m.

The week-long event celebrates individual freedom to read and access information.

Eskenazi School of Art to present 'Identity: Identify' Friday

By Olivia Leake · Thursday, Sept. 8,2022 3:13 p.m.

The exhibit highlights six artists’ search and discovery of their identity.

PHOTOS: Scenes from Bloomington Pridefest 2022 on Kirkwood

By Carson TerBush and Weston Kilgore · Friday, Sept. 2,2022 12:47 p.m.

The Aug. 27 event was Bloomington PRIDE's ninth annual Pridefest.

Need plans this Labor Day weekend? Here’s what is going on in Bloomington

By Ellie Albin · Friday, Sept. 2,2022 12:42 p.m.

The city offers a variety of activities, from art and shopping to music and live sports.

45th annual Fourth Street Festival to kick off Saturday

By Tory Basile · Friday, Sept. 2,2022 12:38 p.m.

The festival will feature artwork, community booths, live music and kids’ activities.

First Thursdays festival returns, welcomes IU students to explore the arts and humanities

By Tory Basile · Friday, Sept. 2,2022 12:18 a.m.

Bloomington residents and students gathered to enjoy art, music, food and conversation.

Constellation Stage and Screen kicks off theatrical season with 'The Grown-Ups' Sept. 14

By Tory Basile · Thursday, Sept. 1,2022 4:32 p.m.

The immersive, outdoor theater experience was created by Brooklyn-based production company Nightdrive.

Orbit Room rock event to donate proceeds to local abortion resources

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Aug. 24,2022 9 a.m.

The event will start at 7 p.m. on August 27.

Black Film Center & Archive to present open house Sept. 7-8

By Ellie Albin · Tuesday, Aug. 23,2022 4:52 p.m.

The two-day open house will allow visitors to explore the Wells Library space.

Swing in September concert series to begin Sept. 2 in Dunn Meadow

By Gino Diminich · Monday, Aug. 22,2022 4:06 p.m.

The free concert series will showcase the talents of various bands and vocalists.

Bloomington PRIDE to present drag performers DiDa Ritz, Saint at annual Pridefest Aug. 27

By Erin Stafford · Monday, Aug. 22,2022 9 a.m.

Pridefest features drag performers, wellness events and local vendors.

Bloomington Blues and Boogie Woogie Piano Festival to premiere Aug. 13

By Tory Basile · Wednesday, Aug. 3,2022 9:40 p.m.

A variety of world-class musicians and dancers will perform throughout the weekend.

Order up! Restaurants of Monroe County Exhibition to open Aug. 2

By Tory Basile · Thursday, July 28,2022 5:57 p.m.

The Monroe County History Center will display years of local restaurant history.

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