Feature
Meet Picasso: Bloomington’s most down-to-earth artist
A town like Bloomington being home to a painting dog is not quite an eyebrow-raiser. With programs like Drool in the Pool, the Read to Dogs program at the library and adoptable dogs patrolling the Farmers’ Market entrances each Saturday, the town touts an outlook of utter infatuation with Fido. Tyler James Perry
More»Green
Gardening: a way to go “green”»
Why would you want to spend money driving to get fruits and vegetables when you can do an energy-efficient saunter to the back yard and find what you need? Lettuce, tomatoes, asparagus, radishes, apples and blueberries all can grow well in our area. Devin Blankenship
Theatre & Film
Theatre and film find a new home»
The playwright and Literary Manager of the Bloomington Playwright’s Project is quickly garnering the attention and respect of theatre patrons as his company, Starrynight Productions, takes off in the local scene. Sam Brown
Community
4-H thrives at the Monroe County Fair»
With the prevalence of 4-H competitions focused on raising beef, swine, sheep, ducks and other animals, it is easy for those unacquainted with the organization to think this is all 4-H has to offer. But Evan Eakins, a 10-year member, explains that “there’s so much more to 4-H than the cows and plows.” Sarah Kaiser
Food
Citrus Wine Kebobs»
These chicken (or tofu) and vegetable kebobs, flavored with orange juice and dry white wine, will make a delicious treat for family and friends. Pair them with jasmine rice and a tossed salad and you have a meal. Sarah Kaiser
Music
Bronze Float: Notice»
Bronze Float’s debut effort is definitely worth Notice-ing. It’s a subtle album that requires careful listening to reap the full benefit, but its thought-provoking nature merits the time. Heather Dent
Hey you!
That guy!»
Sarah Fargo gets together with Craig Shanks, Station Manager of WIUX 99.1 FM, to talk radio, music and everything in between. Sarah Fargo
In the aisle!
Ben and Nick in the aisle!»
Ben: The costume store was out of everything except for Sexy French Maid. So we both exited the theater dressed as that.
Nick: Manliness maintained!
Ben and Nick Moore
