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PHOTOS: Streetdance Rewind celebrates Bloomington’s punk music history

By Lilly Luse · Sunday, June 30,2024 7:16 p.m.

The free music festival showcased bands from the 80s and the current day.

Free Streetdance Rewind punk music festival takes place June 29

By Lilly Luse · Thursday, June 27,2024 12:04 p.m.

The free festival will showcase a multi-generational lineup of local punk bands.

How to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in Bloomington

By Lilly Luse · Tuesday, June 18,2024 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate the federal holiday with free events, music and more.

Free indie rock, pop and folk acts coming to Switchyard Park June 20 and July 18

By Grace Romine · Thursday, June 13,2024 12:17 p.m.

Tune-Yards will headline the first installment of the Thursday Night Summer Music Series.

Annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival to benefit local youth June 13

By Grace Romine · Wednesday, June 12,2024 11:33 a.m.

The festival will feature live music, strawberry treats and adoptable puppies.

Sleater-Kinney rocks Granfalloon with The Linda Lindas and My Son the Hurricane

By Lilly Luse · Sunday, June 9,2024 3:18 p.m.

This year’s main stage concert featured three rock bands to conclude the festival.

The Summer Outdoor Movie Series features three upcoming showings

By Miranda Miller · Friday, June 7,2024 1:33 p.m.

The event is hosted on select Thursdays during the summer and is free to the public.

COLUMN: Celebrating Pride Month in Bloomington

By Grace Romine · Tuesday, June 4,2024 3:47 p.m.

Attend a book signing, visit the gay bar, or shop local this Pride Month.

Kaia Kater and Girls Rock Bloomington to perform at Granfalloon Second Stage June 8

By Grace Romine · Tuesday, June 4,2024 3:33 p.m.

The performances are happening in conjunction with the Bloomington Handmade Market.

IU Writer’s Conference begins June 6

By Miranda Miller · Friday, May 31,2024 10:42 a.m.

Workshops, classes, panels, readings and Q&A sessions will be offered to participants.

Granfalloon ends with a head bang: Sleater-Kinney to headline mainstage concert

By Grace Romine · Wednesday, May 29,2024 3:37 p.m.

The Granfalloon Mainstage Concert is free and open to the public.

10 free film screenings to catch this Granfalloon Festival

By Grace Romine · Wednesday, May 22,2024 5:30 p.m.

The Granfalloon Arts Festival will feature films from 1972 to 2023.

COLUMN: New to Bloomington: Six Foot Blonde releases their first EP

By Jay Sharma · Monday, May 20,2024 2:29 p.m.

Six Foot Blonde’s EP is a bold and interesting listen.

Granfalloon 2024 returns May 20-June 7

By Lilly Luse · Wednesday, May 15,2024 3:31 p.m.

This is a guide to the Kurt Vonnegut-inspired literary arts festival’s events.

Lilly’s Local Tunes: A guide to live music events April 18-20

By Lilly Luse · Wednesday, April 17,2024 3:47 p.m.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s happening this weekend in Bloomington’s local music scene.

The Burning Couch Festival celebrates local bands and businesses April 14

By Lilly Dingman · Monday, April 15,2024 5:11 p.m.

Attendees listened to live music while learning about small businesses.

Dan “Sully” Sullivan celebrates launch of new book “O Body” at the FAR Center

By Lilly Luse · Sunday, April 14,2024 8:15 p.m.

The event celebrated Sullivan’s new book of poetry with refreshments, a Dj, and performances.

Ellettsville Jiffy Treet receives record breaking sales following eclipse

By Nicole Blevins · Thursday, April 11,2024 12:01 p.m.

At first, the expected crowd did not show.

Jacobs School of Music Concert Orchestra to perform in ‘The Planets – An HD Odyssey’

By Grace Romine · Thursday, April 4,2024 9:52 a.m.

The performance will be narrated by special guest Dr. Mae Jemison.

InMotion Dance Company to host annual spring showcase ‘Fusion’ inside IU Auditorium

By Grace Romine · Tuesday, April 2,2024 11 a.m.

The student-led organization has been on the IU campus for over 20 years.

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