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The University of Sewing partnered with local leaders near Lahore, Pakistan, to offer free sewing schools for women trapped by generational debt. To donate to the program, visit the link in our bio. Read more in Bloom's latest issue—visit magbloom.com.

By Brittany Marshall
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Vote for your favorite restaurants in Bloom Magazine's local restaurant survey! Visit magbloom.com/food.

In his guest column, Jim Sims discusses what we can do as citizens to help further the NAACP's mission—to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and discrimination. Read more in Bloom's latest issue. Link in bio.

The Pottery House Studio offers walk-in pottery painting, adult clay classes, teen and youth instruction, and 24-hour open studio access for enrolled students. Read more in Bloom's latest issue—visit magbloom.com/get-a-copy.

By Brittany Marshall
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Bloom's annual restaurant survey isn't just about food—it's about your favorite drinks, too. Vote for Bloomington's favorite beer, wine, and cocktails at magbloom.com/food.

(l-r) Overtuned Fest co-artistic directors Christopher Herz, Jee Won Kim, and Alexey Logunov say the festival's mission is to "dissolve the barriers between musical worlds." Read more in Bloom's latest issue—click the link in our bio.

By Paul Bickley
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The deadline to reserve space for a graduation announcement has been extended! Have your loved one featured in Bloom. Reserve by March 1.

Show your favorite coffee shop some love—vote for them in Bloom Magazine's 3rd annual restaurant survey! Visit magbloom.com/food, or click the link in our bio.

Bloom Editor Malcolm Abrams reflects on 2025—the bright and the dark. Read his full editor's message in Bloom's newest issue. Visit magbloom.com/get-a-copy.

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Just received our Hoosier the Bison bobblehead from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame. We're never getting over this Hoosier high.

JTB has always been focused on universal issues and the human condition, says co-founder Audrey Heller (front). JTB's performances are meant to be relatable to diverse audiences while illuminating aspects of Jewish life in the modern world. Read more in our Feb/March issue.

By Brittany Marshall

This March, celebrate Bloom Magazine's 20th year at Fountain Square Mall. See the 20-year retrospective of Bloom Magazine covers, starting March 1.

Reserve space in Bloom's next issue to celebrate your graduate! Share their achievements with a personalized graduation announcement. Email ads@magbloom.com.

Visit magbloom.com/food to vote for Bloomington's favorite dessert—and more. #magbloom

Relive the greatest season in college football history with this photo feature in our newest issue. Grab a copy today—find one by clicking the link in our bio. #magbloom

By Jeremy Price
Photography by @bloomingtonian.bsky.social

Take a peek into Bloom's new issue, including feature stories on IU Football's legendary season and on Jewish Theatre Bloomington. Read more at magbloom.com.

The February/March 2026 issue of Bloom Magazine is out now! Get a copy of this special collectors' edition, featuring photos from IU’s bowl game appearances—including the College Football Playoff Championship.
Visit magbloom.com/get-a-copy/.

Located at 408 W. Kirkwood, Redbud Books is designed to be a gathering place for the community to linger, think, and connect, and it's a project of the local Center for Sustainable Living. See the full story at magbloom.com. 

By Barb Berggoetz
Photo by @rodneymargison.bsky.social

On COVID-19 Sounds, citizen scientists simply hit "record" and follow the instructions to breathe normally, cough a few times, and read some prepared text aloud. Learn more in Bloom's December/January issue. Find a copy at magbloom.com/get-a-copy/.

Vote for your favorite Italian restaurant and more in Bloom's Annual Restaurant Survey! Visit magbloom.com/food. #magbloom #food

Violet Hall, born without a right forearm, represented the US in the World Para Championships in New Delhi, India, competing in track and field. For now, Hall is focused on her senior basketball season at Bloomington High School South. Visit magbloom.com. 

By Greg Siering
Photo by Paul Baechtold

Pepián de pollo consists of chicken in a red chili, pumpkin seed, and sesame seed sauce. See the recipe in Bloom's latest issue! Find a copy at magbloom.com/get-a-copy/. 

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Halfway through her pregnancy, Tina Tanier-Gesner learned her son had a rare and potentially fatal condition. She found support at Tandem, a Bloomington perinatal hub. Read more in Bloom's December/January issue. Visit magbloom.com. 

By Linda Margison
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In addition to working as a salesperson for Andrew Davis Clothiers, Richie Gillespie is a skydiving instructor who has made more than 350 jumps. Read the full story about Gillespie in Bloom's latest issue—visit magbloom.com. 

By Craig Coley 
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Got a go-to burger spot? Vote for your favorite place to get a burger, and more, in Bloom's 3rd annual restaurant survey! Click the link in our bio to vote. #magbloom

Items for fixing, such as this chair that Lagen is repairing, are donated to the classroom by community members, JCMS families, teachers, and students. Read more about Fix It Fridays at JCMS in Bloom's December/January issue. 

By Sophie Bird Murphy
Photo by @rodneymargison.bsky.social

It's not too late to reserve an ad in The Wedding Showcase. Email ads@magbloom.com.

(l-r) Kyle Turner, Sarah Milward, and Brett Morse are B-Town Sharp, sharpening practically anything that can dull, including salon shears, pet-grooming clippers, culinary knives, and much more. Read more about B-Town Sharp at magbloom.com. 

Photo and story by Chrissy Alspaugh

The deadline is approaching to sign up for this discount! Email ads@magbloom.com.