On stage March 27 – April 13 at the Constellation PlayhouseStep back in time to 1955, where Elvis was king, the first television sets were put in homes, and poodle skirts were all the rage. Immerse yourself in a community of 1950’s reenactors in Maple & Vine, a compelling and timely drama written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison. See it on stage March 27 - April 13 at the Constellation Playhouse (107 W 9th St) in downtown Bloomington.
Maple and Vine follows Katha and Ryu who become allergic to their 21st-century lives. When they meet a charismatic man from a community of 1950s re-enactors, they decide to forsake cell phones and DoorDash for cigarettes and Tupperware parties. But after moving to this compulsively authentic world, Katha and Ryu are surprised by what their new neighbors – and they themselves – are willing to sacrifice for happiness.
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The City of Bloomington calls on the community to recognize outstanding volunteers by submitting nominations for the 2025 Be More Awards. These annual awards, presented by the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, celebrate the incredible contributions of individuals and groups who make a lasting impact in Bloomington and Monroe County. Nominations will be accepted through March 31, 2025.
Members of the general public, community organizations, or businesses may submit nominations. Awards will be made in eight categories:
Come out and enjoy this amazing experience by us, Sycamore Farm, and Garnish Catering! We will have food, a full bar, different live music throughout the day, vendors and more!! We would love for you to join the fun. You will be able to come see our beautiful venue and hopefully we will serve your next event! 🥰  The City of Bloomington seeks Bloomington-based artists and artist teams to design nature-themed artwork to be placed along the top borders of six new bus stop shelters to be installed in 2025. All professional artists and artist teams ages 18 and over are invited to submit design proposals.
In 2025, the City will install six new bus stop shelters to protect residents from the sun and rain while waiting for the bus at designated bus stops. This project aims to help our community increase its resilience to climate change, which causes our summers to be hotter and longer and increases extreme weather events. The bus stop shelters will also help promote the use of public transportation, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. The addition of artwork along the top borders of the shelter will add compelling imagery to the shelter locations, celebrate the talent of local artists, and highlight the importance of native nature and wildlife. Selected artists/artist teams will receive an honorarium of $500 for each of the six selected designs. The City of Bloomington will pay for materials, printing, and adhering of the design, and installation of the bus shelters. Design submissions are due by 11:59EST on Friday, March 21. All applications should be submitted via Civiform. The full call for designs is available under the Application Overview. ‘Journey Indiana: Underground’ premieres Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. on WTIU Spring Mill State Park visitors on the Twin Caves boat tour. A new documentary special from WTIU Public Television’s travel series Journey Indiana presents a view from below the surface of the Hoosier state that not many will experience in person.
Journey Indiana: Underground premieres Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET on WTIU and will also be available to stream for free on the PBS app. The program takes viewers on underground adventures to explore some of southern Indiana’s 4,000 caves.
City of Bloomington Invites Artists to Create a Vibrant Design for Community Events Trailer2/19/2025 The City of Bloomington is looking for a creative design to transform a new community event trailer into a vibrant, traveling work of art. The 6’x12’ cargo trailer—available for free to neighborhoods, community groups, and City departments—will bring people together at block parties, pop-up events, and meetings across the city.
The selected design will serve as a highly visible representation of Bloomington’s vibrant community and creative identity. The City seeks a design that is engaging, welcoming, and reflective of Bloomington’s character. As the trailer moves throughout the city, it will not only promote the availability of this community resource but also highlight the artistic talent within Bloomington. All professional artists and artist teams aged 18 and older are encouraged to apply. The selected artist will receive a $1,000 honorarium for their work, and the City will coordinate the printing and application of the design. “We are excited that this new community resource will also be an opportunity to showcase the work of Bloomington’s talented local artists. The trailer, which we hope to launch late this spring, will contain fun both inside and out, with an inviting, creative exterior design and all the equipment and supplies needed to throw a great community event!” Submit your design proposal online by 11:59EST on Friday, March 28. For full details and submission guidelines, visit this document.  The United States Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti (CNO) visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) on Feb 10. Adm. Franchetti toured several facilities and learned about NSWC Crane’s work on cutting-edge technologies.
“It was an honor to host Adm, Franchetti, and show her how NSWC Crane is working tirelessly to aid the warfighter,” said NSWC Commanding Officer Capt.. Boonyobhas. During her tour, Franchetti also spoke to civilian and military team members about the importance of the work they are doing. In Fall 2024, Adm. Franchetti rolled out the Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy, her strategic guidance to the Navy. Mayor Kerry Thomson to Host Traveling Office Hours at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective on March 42/18/2025 Mayor Kerry Thomson will host her next Traveling Office Hours on Tuesday, March 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 W Kirkwood Ave., offering residents the opportunity for individual, face-to-face conversations on city matters.
These office hours provide a direct, personal setting for community members to engage with Mayor Thomson, ask questions, and share feedback on city initiatives. To ensure each attendee has dedicated time for discussion, appointments are required and must be booked in advance. Each session will be scheduled in 15-minute intervals to allow for meaningful dialogue. Residents can book a time slot online or call the Mayor’s Office at 812-349-3406. To accommodate as many voices as possible, those who have recently participated in Traveling Office Hours are encouraged to allow others the opportunity to attend. Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Seeks Student Voices for 2025 Art & Essay Contest2/13/2025 The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission invites local students in grades K-6 to participate in its annual Youth Art & Essay Contest, exploring the theme: “How does diversity make our community stronger?”
The contest encourages students to reflect on the value of an inclusive community. The submission deadline is March 12, 2025. “Our goal is to get students thinking about human rights, equality, and how they can contribute to a stronger, more inclusive Bloomington,” said Michael Shermis, Human Rights Commission liaison. “With ongoing conversations about diversity, we want to emphasize the importance of valuing different backgrounds and perspectives.” |
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