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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 31 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 39 What’s your SHOPPING & SERVICES 45 OUTDOORS & RECREATION 51 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 57 favorite room? RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE AMERICAN 63 All our visitors have one, and when they INTERNATIONAL 66 call us to book a room for their next trip to CAFES & DELIS 70 Bloomington, we remember, along with other Dave and Barb always choose room #31, PIZZA 71 details like what they want for breakfast and share a plate of carmelized French toast for breakfast, FOOD TRUCKS & CARTS 71 what kind of cookies they prefer. like their bacon crispy, and enjoy a glass of wine FAST FOOD 72 on the porch at the end of the day. ICE CREAM & DESSERTS 74 BARS & PUBS 75 Whether you’re coming to Bloomington to visit your kids at IU or to relive your own college HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS 77 Choose your favorite room today at 6 memories, you’ll fi nd a favorite room — and www.grantstinn.com/visitors feel at home. Already know your favorite? Tell us on EDITORIALS MONROE LAKE 6

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5 SPOTS FOR DATE NIGHT 17

MASTERING THE ART OF BLOOMINGTON 19

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES AT IU 21

THE STAGE IS SET FOR THEATER 23 On the Cover: Monroe Lake is one of CAMPUS PHOTO OPS 26 Indiana’s premier recreation areas, with THE MOST FUN WITH THE LITTLE ONES 27 opportunities to hike, camp, fish and boat—you can speed around in a ski 16 SHOPS TO LOVE 29 21 boat or take a relaxing cruise in a kayak (photo by Josh Hoering). 310 N. Grant St. • Bloomington, Indiana ™ 812.334.2353 • 800.328.4350 A COOK GROUP COMPANY www.grantstinn.com 3 VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM © COOK 2013 GSI-BADV-VB2014-EN-201310 INDIANA'S LARGEST LAKE MONROE LAKE Each season has its rewards, you just have to go and explore.

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hether you call it Monroe Lake (its proper mooring facilities are available, but even those who don’t name) or Lake Monroe (its popular own a boat can get out on the water by renting a boat moniker), Indiana’s largest inland lake from one of the private vendors located on the lake. offers visitors endless opportunities to get outdoors Whether you’re looking to rent a pontoon “party and enjoy the beauty of south central Indiana. boat” or a flat-bottom fishing boat, Damon Cappy, Created by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1966, general manager of Lake Monroe Boat Rental, located Monroe Lake is home to nine state recreation areas at Paynetown SRA, says the boats he rents are so easy (SRAs) and is bordered by the Hoosier National to operate he can have almost anyone on the lake within Forest, making it the ideal spot for swimming, half an hour. “We show the customer how to operate boating and fishing, but also for camping, hiking, or the boat,” he says. “We don’t let them leave until they just relaxing in nature. While the warm, sunny days are comfortable, but within thirty minutes, they’re ready of summer are the obvious time to head to the lake, to go.” every season offers its own attractions. Weekend pontoon rentals are often booked weeks in Jill Vance, interpretative naturalist for Monroe advance during the busy summer months, but Cappy Lake’s state management unit, says the lake is open says there are other rental options available if people to visitors year round, and she offers programming want to be more spontaneous. “After working all day, year round as well. “Our programming focus shifts an evening cruise on the lake is a great way for a family with the seasons,” she says. “In the summer, it’s to get out and have some fun,” he says. “In the summer, more kid oriented, and has a more recreational focus, it’s light until 9:30 p.m., and we have a lot of rentals offering a lot of arts and crafts. In the fall, we see available then.” more families camping, so there’s a wider range of programming. Moving into the winter and early spring, there aren’t as many campers, so we shift to BLOOMINGTON an adult focus, with workshops and more offerings in the community.” 446 HOOSIER NATIONAL PAYNETOWN SRA FOREST SUMMER ON THE WATER

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of year at the lake. Swimming at Monroe Lake is a E O R N popular activity, and there are three public beaches, O M CHARLES C. located at Paynetown SRA, Fairfax SRA, and DEAM ALLENS CREEK SRA WILDERNESS Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Boating is popular, LOWER BASIN too. Salt Creek Causeway divides the lake into two HARDIN RIDGE RA distinct basins. The upper basin, east of the causeway, FAIRFAX SRA

is restricted to idling speed. The main area of the HOOSIER NATIONAL 446 lower basin is zoned for cruising speed. Private FOREST boats can be launched from several ramps, and boat HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST

5 MONROE LAKE NEAR PAYNETOWN SRA 6 AUTUMN BRINGS MORE TO LOVE are supplemented with The rolling, tree-covered hills of south central migrants. From mid- Indiana make it the perfect fall vacation destination. November until the end of March, if you spend Family camping increases in the fall, and interpretive CAMPERS IN HOOSIER naturalist Vance says programming is geared toward half an hour at one of NATIONAL FOREST activities that engage the whole family. A good the hotspots, you’ll see example is Harvest Moon Weekend on September 12- at least one bald eagle.” 13. With campfire programs both evenings, autumn Star gazers are in for a special winter treat if the Those ready to spend more time at Monroe Lake craft activities for the kids, and a corn hole (beanbag weather cooperates, with the Geminids Meteor Shower can plan to stay. Campsites are available at Paynetown toss) tournament on Saturday afternoon, there really is Viewing scheduled for December 13. “We’ll have a SRA, Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, and within the something for everyone. campfire going to help people stay warm after sunset, Hoosier National Forest. Other, private campgrounds There’s no doubt a lot of people come to Monroe plus refreshments and a brief intro about the meteor are located on or near Monroe Lake as well. Each County to catch a glimpse of autumn leaves. If you shower,” Vance says. Visitors are asked to bring their property offers different amenities, from fully-stocked want to avoid the crowds, ecotourism operator Chafin own chairs and blankets while they wait to watch the FAIRFAX BEACH cabins with all the comforts of home to primitive says you should consider taking the view from the sky for the meteor shower. Other winter events include campsites. Taking some time to explore campground water. “There’s a whole new dimension to seeing the a First Day Fitness Run/Walk on January 1 and the websites or make a phone call for more information fall colors when you do it by kayak,” World Wetlands Day Celebration on February 2. If you’re looking for a boating trip that’s a little more is a good idea, as is making a campsite Chafin says. Cappy, of Lake Monroe adventurous, you might contact Most High Adventure reservation during the busiest times. Boat Rental, agrees. “A lot of our MONROE LAKE BLOOMS Outfitters. Owner Steve Chafin says when you sign One popular, privately-owned family customers will do fall foliage boat tours,” IN THE SPRING up with his company, “you’ll have a real wilderness he says. “On the east side of the lake, campground located just a little over a With spring, things start to swing into full gear experience and make visual contact with wildlife—if there are huge rolling hills, very little mile from Monroe Lake is Jellystone again at Monroe Lake. While it’s a little chilly to you’re sneaky.” Chafin, an environmental scientist development, and lots of maples with Park. General Manager Rick Walker swim, getting out on the water starts in April, and turned ecotour operator, says the company specializes beautiful oranges and yellows from the says that Jellystone Park is a family boat rentals are popular once again for those looking in guided and unguided wilderness kayaking. “We offer middle to the end of October. They’re campground that caters to children ages to catch a few rays or a few fish. As the snow melts, guided trips for people who are out for the first time, the same hills as those in Brown County, 3 to 12. “That’s our real niche area,” programming at the lake focuses on wildflower and for trips through the Hoosier National Forest, but without the traffic.” where people might get lost,” Chafin says. Another he says. “We have a full-time activities identification and recognizing birdcalls, as well as ANGLERS NEAR type of trip that is always guided are those taken at director, and every hour, on the hour, we educational programming. PAYNETOWN SRA WINTER IS A WONDERLAND night. These special boat trips are scheduled each time have a different activity.” AT MONROE LAKE With summer right around the corner, Vance’s the moon is full (check for dates), starting in May. The Jellystone offers a variety of private programming is gearing up for those arts and crafts last trip of the year is in November, though the date cabins complete with full baths and Colder weather shouldn’t stop visitors projects, the boat rental vendors are preparing for “depends on when the full moon hits and how cold it’s DirectTV, and traditional camping—from full hook- from heading out to Monroe Lake, especially bird back-to-back bookings, and the camp stores are starting to get,” Chafin says. up RV sites to primitive, wooded tent sites—is also lovers. “Bird watching is pretty big here during the stocking up on supplies. But while summer might be available. “The cabins are a major hit,” Walker says. winter months,” says Vance. “Migratory waterfowl the busiest season, it’s a good bet that any time of year “You don’t need any camping equipment, but you flock to our Stillwater-Northfork Wildlife Resting is a good time to visit Monroe Lake. can still have a campfire outside. We’re planning on Area because we create a seasonal wetland for them adding more cabins this year, with more amenities. there during the winter months.” Visitors can watch Whether your stay lasts for a day or you plan to stay People love to camp, but they also want the comforts the birds from an observation platform that overlooks much longer, a visit to Monroe Lake is sure to be filled of home.” one of the wetlands. with plenty to see and do. For more information go to visitbloomington.com. In 2014 the park began the first phase of a multi- Vance says bald eagles are also frequently sighted phase redesign of its water recreation area. New at multiple locations around this year is a waterslide and activity pool featuring the lake. “It’s certainly a key spraying cannons, tipping buckets of water, and other animal here,” she says. “In interactive water features. Future plans may include the late ‘80s and early ‘90s remodeling the large swimming pool, adding more we were the site where the slides to the pool, and the creation of a “lazy river.” The bald eagle was reintroduced AERIAL VIEW OF THE LOWER BASIN park also has an indoor pool that is open all season. in the state. One of the first Hiking trails, an arcade, and a well-stocked camp store birds that was released is still add to Jellystone Park’s family-friendly appeal. Day here. And the resident birds passes, which entitle guests to all park amenities, are available.

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TRAIL WHAT BLAZING By Ryan Irvin A VIEW GRIFFY LAKE TRAIL By Julie Warren Bloomington is the perfect The rolling landscape of south central home base for hiking. Sycamore Trail 446 Park near the fire tower on Tower Indiana gives us numerous opportunities to Whether you're looking for Ridge Road (on the south east side of climb up top and view what’s down below. VIEW FROM HICKORY RIDGE FIRE TOWER a short and easy hike, a Monroe Lake) and be sure to climb the tower for some amazing views. Here are a few suggestions of places to view From there hike north on Axsom secluded picnic spot or an all Leonard Springs Nature Park IU Golf Course Branch Road, an old fire access road, the beauty of Bloomington and beyond. Hwy 45/46 Bypass near 17th Street day pack-a-lunch adventure, Located on 95.5 acres (on Leonard until you see the sign for Sycamore Just driving by the golf course gives you a glorious view! Springs Road) this nature park is a But pull in for a quick visit, and gaze at the grandeur of the five suggestions below Trail on your right (about 1/4 of a Hickory Ridge Fire Tower Off of State Highway 446 great example of karst topography. south-central Indiana’s forested landscape. The driving mile). After descending some switch- This has to be the best view in the county. You’re 110 feet The easy one mile loop trail is perfect range at the entrance of the course, particularly the putting will get you heading in the backs you'll find yourself in a secluded up, on top of a ridge, looking out over the vast Hoosier for a quick afternoon hike. Highlights valley studded with remote campsites green, gives you a magnificent shot. right direction. include Leonard and Shirley Springs, National Forest. This view gives you a better sense of just and babbling brooks. Eventually, how hilly it is in this area. It’s a challenge to climb up the caves, steep forested slopes and a IU Arboretum 10th Street and Jordan Avenue you'll begin the long ascent back up 123 metal steps (to be exact), but the reward is so worth it. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve wetlands area. A rich variety of flora to the old fire road, meandering along The Indiana University campus is a work of art with Just a mile or two north of the IU and fauna call this park home. Be sure hillsides and past ponds. Once the Hardin Ridge numerous sites to see but it’s not easy to get a good, to hike down the short dead-end trail expansive view of the campus. One good vantage point football stadium on North Headley trail spits you back out onto Axsom State Recreation Area 6464 Hardin Ridge Road on top of the old dam at about the is on the northeast end of the Arboretum, near the Wells Road, sits Griffy Lake Nature Branch Road be sure to take a left turn This entire recreational area is part of the Hoosier National halfway point of the loop for a great Library. The Arboretum is lovely itself, and because it’s one Preserve, a unique 1,179 acre city park (a right-hand turn will take you to the Forest, so it's filled with dense, beautiful forests, and plenty view of the wetland area. of the only open clearings, you can see a good section of the with many short hiking trails that, Terrill Cemetery and not back to the of great views. But there’s a spot that’s particularly lovely, parking lot). All in all it's about seven campus. when cleverly combined, can add up Pate Hollow looking out on the lake from a short crest. Just follow the to miles of fun. Park at the east end of miles of good old-fashioned solitude. main road towards the boat ramp and just before you get to This 6.5 mile loop trail is a favorite Creekbend Vineyard 7508 N. Woodall Rd. the Boat House parking lot and start the ramp, you’ll spot the clearing on the left. Pull over and of local hikers and runners because Peninsula Trail This vineyard is part of Oliver Winery, and the vineyard with the Nature Trail (.4 mile) which get out the camera! quickly connects with the Wetland of the hilly terrain, beautiful scenery This 10 mile out-and-back trail starts for the estate grown grapes used in their Creekbend label and convenient location. An old road wines. You can only visit during special events or vineyard Trail (.5 mile). This trail continues at the Grubb Ridge Trailhead on Griffy Lake Nature Preserve North Headley Road serves as an inner connector for those tour times, but if you can schedule a visit during those crossing the creek a few times for at Tower Ridge Road (on the south east Another protected, forested area that offers fantastic trails desiring a shorter hike. The trail dates, add this to your itinerary and bring your camera. The least another mile. At roughly two side of Monroe Lake). Follow the and views, Griffy Lake is a convenient place for a hike. meanders along ridge tops, zigzags vineyard sits on a hilltop that provides excellent views of miles out and two more back to the Grubb Ridge Trail for a little over The IU Research and Teaching Preserve Trails take you up switch-backed hillsides, crosses the area. parking lot it is a relatively flat four two miles then turn right to head along a high ridge on the south shore of the lake. Take the mile hike. On the west end of the lake creeks and, for a short time, runs out onto the peninsula proper. If the adjacent to Monroe Lake. Be sure to trail that starts at the gravel parking lot and within a few (on North Dunn Street), there is a leaves have already fallen you'll be minutes you’ll have a great vista of the lake. (The lake was dog park and one of the more rugged bring some water and a snack for this in for some great views of the lake hike as it can take up to three hours. drained in 2012 for dam maintenance, and is in the process trails at Griffy Lake, the North Shore along the way; otherwise, you'll have of refilling.) Loop. The lake was drained for dam Trail runners should expect at least an to wait until you get to the end of the maintenance in 2012 and is in the hour of running time, more if you like peninsula for the grand view. The trail Walnut Street to walk up the hills. Located just off process of refilling. is fairly flat except for a long descent as Parking Garage Walnut and 7th Streets Highway 446, the trailhead parking you turn onto the peninsula. Do bring lot is located behind the Paynetown If you’re looking for a good view of the downtown area, just plenty of water and some snacks as head to the top of this parking garage. The garage is just State Recreation Office (no need to this can be an all day event, especially enter the Paynetown SRA gates). north of the square, and offers a good view of the activity if you stop and smell the flowers. on Walnut Street and the courthouse dome. CREEKBEND VINEYARD

11 VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM 12 Fourth Street Korean Kick Savoring India For a casual lunch, Dami, located Just across Grant Street, but still in the middle of the block, is a part of Restaurant Row, you’ll RestaurantsBy Carmen Siering a great choice. This Korean find Taste of India. This family- restaurant isn’t big on formality, DAMI owned restaurant feels open and with flat screen TVs playing inviting, with large windows and Korean pop videos and tabletop a colorful yet understated décor. napkin holders full of chopsticks and straws, but the food There’s a large, covered deck for outdoor seating, and is good and the staff is extra attentive, especially if you plenty of tables inside, so it never feels crowded. The lunch don’t know what to order. The lunch menu items are less buffet is popular, and features many of the dishes available than $10, and dinner’s a little bit more. Offerings run on the Taste of India menu, including naan, kachumber from the mild bibimbap (rice topped with mildly seasoned salad, tandoori chicken and badamkheer, a rice pudding ground beef and a fried egg, flavored with cardamom. surrounded by crisp, flavorful There are plenty of vegetarian vegetables, including bean options on the menu, and sprouts, greens, cucumber, and vegan items are clearly marked. radish) to spicy—which could For those unfamiliar with be just about anything else. Indian food, the staff is happy Menu items include steaming to make recommendations, bowls of soup and stew; grilled and everything on the menu is meat, poultry, and fish; and made to order, so food can be other Korean specialties. ordered mild, medium, hot, or

OUTDOOR DINING Side dishes—kimchi, spicy extra hot. ON 4TH STREET vegetables, seaweed, rice—are included and brought to the Decisions, Decisions table, along with miso soup, ANATOLIA Additional Fourth Street before the meal. Dami also has hile the houses that line Bloomington’s Fourth Restaurant Row is close to the Indiana University campus restaurants include Mandalay, a small outdoor seating area, Street haven’t been family homes for some time, and downtown, and metered parking is available on the serving Burmese food, a making it a great place to linger these cheerfully painted structures, built in the late street and in a city lot located at the corner of Fourth and multi-ethnic mix of Indian, Thai and Chinese cooking; on a beautiful day. 19th and early 20th centuries are still home to plenty South Dunn Streets. If you’re in the mood to explore, give Anyetsang’s Little Tibet, serving specialties from Tibet, of working kitchens and are still full of happy families yourself some time to walk up and down the block before More than Kabobs Thailand and India; Do, offering Asian fusion (Korean (not to mention couples and singles) seven days a week. deciding what and where to eat. Many of the restaurants and Japanese) dishes; and others that aren’t technically Since the 1990s, the block between South Dunn Street post their menus outside or put them on small tables near the Next door to Dami is Anatolia. This Turkish restaurant a part of Restaurant Row but are located nearby, on side and South Grant Street has been known as Restaurant sidewalk for your perusal. There are plenty of outdoor seating has a large and lovely outdoor seating area, but you might streets adjacent to it. Taking a stroll up the street, looking Row, named for the proliferation of restaurants that has options, and Fourth Street’s relaxed atmosphere makes find yourself drawn inside where you can sit at a table or, at a few menus, and then letting your sense of smell turned the area into a lunch and dinner destination for eating alfresco a pleasant way to spend a leisurely hour. if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, take advantage direct you to your lunch or dinner destination might be those seeking meals with international flavor. Tastes of Thailand of the traditional Turkish seating—a table at floor level the best way to spend an hour or two the next time you surrounded by colorful, soft cushions. Start your meal find yourself on, or near, Bloomington’s Restaurant Row. MY THAI CAFÉ Anchoring either end of Restaurant Row, you’ll find Thai with the complimentary black tea—it’s strong, but served Whether you are looking for a favorite dish or ready to try food. At the corner of Dunn Street is Siam House, a in small cups and is a nice addition to the experience. to something new, there’s a very good chance that if it has an international flavor, you’ll find it on Fourth Street. popular destination for its lunch buffet. The regular menu Appetizers are abundant, from plates of black olives is extensive, and guests are encouraged to have each person and feta cheese to traditional tabuli and babaganush. at the table order something different so everyone can When it’s time to order an entrée, there’s something to TASTE OF INDIA share a new (or favorite) dish. At the opposite end of the please everyone, with lamb, beef and chicken kebabs for block, at the corner of Grant Street, you’ll find My Thai meat lovers and an entire selection of vegetarian options Café. You’ll recognize this family-owned restaurant by its available, too. There are also pides, which are frequently strings of decorative lights. The menu features traditional described as Turkish pizzas. All entrées come with soup Thai dishes served to your preferred degree of spiciness. and bread, and many diners leave with a to-go box.

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FEAST BAKERY CAFÉ and fresh ingredients keep flavors Winery. On the downtown square, it pie with vidal blanc, or lemon ricotta The best way to start date night here is balanced and bright. serves as a second tasting room for the cheesecake brulee with sauvignon to think about the end — absolutely, The Rail is home to arguably one winery (the original location is a few blanc — is a sweet way to end an without question, plan on ordering of the best bourbon cocktails in town, miles north on State Road 37), but, evening. 105 N. College Ave. dessert. Within seconds of stepping the Beast of Bourbon: a Laphroaig really, it’s a place to linger, even late into this neighborhood cafe south of whisky rinse makes way for Backbone into the evening. Wines are offered RESTAURANT TALLENT downtown, you’ll see why: a pastry straight bourbon whiskey distilled as tastings, flights and by the glass or This isn’t just one of the best case, front and center, is packed restaurants in Bloomington. It’s one with the most divine sweets. Picture of the best restaurants anywhere. At massive layer cakes, rich pots de the helm are husband-and-wife David creme, fruity pies, colorful macarons and Krissy Tallent — he’s a six-time and more, all made in house. James Beard Award semifinalist, and Thankfully, getting to dessert she’s an equally talented pastry chef is equally delicious. Feast focuses — who masterfully prepare in-season on seasonal fare and its entrees ingredients from local farms, whether make the best of local and organic it be foraged morels or plentiful When it comes to restaurants, Bloomington ingredients, including some from melons. really knows how to turn on the charm. Here’s the owners’ family farm. The menu Bloomington’s dining scene is where to dine when it’s just the two of you. is always changing, but expect the notoriously laid back, but Restaurant likes of summer vegetable ratatouille Tallent, just off the downtown square, over polenta cakes, wild salmon with feels like a special dinner out should. FINCH'S BRASSERIE mint salsa verde and braised chicken warm, inviting bistro. Its wonderfully Go ahead, dress up a little. Service with caper-parsley sauce over mashed There are seemingly endless pizza- rustic dishes are such a treat, including will be excellent and the dishes of potatoes. Everything feels familiar, and-beer options in a college town house-made terrine, braised rabbit food are practically art. The vibe but with Feast’s memorable twists, like ours, but Finch's is a sophisticated cacciatore, steak frites and mussels is upscale yet unfussy — a white you’ll likely be plotting to recreate a standout. A beautiful wood-fired with a preparation that changes daily. THE RAIL tablecloth restaurant without the dish at home even before you’ve paid brick oven inside sets the tone — this Ingredients from local farms are white tablecloths. your bill. Fresh flowers on tables and is a place for specialty pies. To start, peppered throughout the menu. Entrees change seasonally but are a great patio are two more reasons to in Indiana, whiskey barrel bitters, bottle, and the focus is on Creekbend split the fantastic Dordogne, topped Located on the edge of the Indiana along the lines of sweet tea-brined love this laid-back spot. 581 E. Hillside demerara syrup and a scotch and salt wines, which are made with grapes with prosciutto and four cheeses, and University campus, Finch’s patio is a pork belly with collard greens, beet Dr., Suite #104 tincture. from Oliver’s own Indiana vineyard. finished with a drizzle of truffle honey. lovely perch for people watching and and ricotta tortellini with fennel and Consider the Rail for before or Snack on cheese and charcuterie, The thoughtful beer list is always a joy for iconic views of the Sample Gates hazelnuts, and scallops with charred after a meal elsewhere in town, which are served with housemade to peruse, with brews from Belgium on campus and bustling Kirkwood THE RAIL eggplant puree and summer squash. but also for dinner itself, especially accompaniments like sweet and savory and beyond. Avenue. 514 E. Kirkwood Ave. If your ideal night out includes a A five-course tasting menu is offered if you’re in the mood to graze. jams. Here, a glass of wine paired with Pizza isn’t the only option at this well-crafted cocktail, this is the Mondays-Thursdays — if you get the Choose from a dozen or so small dessert — say, strawberry rhubarb place to clink glasses. Housed in an chance, go for it. 208 N. Walnut St. plates — they range from cheese and FINCH'S BRASSERIE early 1900s train depot where trains charcuterie boards to pappardelle with still roar by daily, the Rail is a dark, braised lamb to quinoa falafel with RESTAURANT TALLENT speakeasy-style spot that goes the Mediterranean accoutrements. 825 N. distance for creative cocktails and Walnut St. small plates. Its pre-Prohibition drinks and OLIVER DOWNTOWN original, modern concoctions are always interesting and never It hits all the notes of a big-city overthought, even though everything wine bar, but this place is distinctly from the glass to the ice to the garnish Bloomington — particularly because is tailored for each recipe. 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17 18 Though a dozen or more artists might share a wall, the Darn Good Soup (107 N. College Ave.) has doubled common thread is an underground and experimental as an art gallery since the restaurant opened on the MASTERING VENUS LEAH PHOTOGRAPHY vibe, and work from local tattoo artists is often in the downtown square in March 2011. Owner-chef Nels mix. Pieces fill the walls high and low in tight clusters. Boerner considered using the huge display window at the The setup makes the most of a small space, but it also restaurant's entrance to promote the dozen or so soups on purposely evokes a certain style of exhibition. the menu. Instead, he turned to artists. THE “My inspiration comes from Parisian salons where "I decided to make it a mini-gallery," he says. "It just artists would get together and have group critiques and seemed to be the most practical thing to do with the discussions about the new work that everyone has made. space." They would stack the work pretty much floor to ceiling,” Boerner curates the shows himself and rotates the shows Sweet says. every six weeks, seeking out everything from pottery and ART SUB ROSA GALLERY Sub Rosa originated from a successful one-night sculpture to oil paintings and pastel pieces. pop-up show that Sweet hosted in 2009. Afterward, "For the most part, I try to (show) local artists. I he envisioned a permanent gallery where people could like (featuring) ones that have never shown anywhere," OF linger. he says. “I wanted to create an environment that people wanted to be at for hours on end, BLOOMINGTON CLAY STUDIO GALLERY SPACE BLOOMIN GTON and absorb the work BY ERICA SAGON more fully,” says Sweet, who has a master’s degree in printmaking from Indiana University. n Bloomington, you can check “see a Picasso” off says Moore, who owns the photography gallery Pictura, a Painter Peter Shear was also drawn to the idea of a BLOOMINGTON your bucket list. You can also wander into the member of Gallery Walk Bloomington. CLAY STUDIO non-traditional gallery setting. He co-founded Remote workspace of a local artist who might be the next There’s a spontaneous, interactive and experimental Projects (remote-projects.com), a collective of artists who big thing. When it's art you're after, you won’t find a side to Bloomington’s art scene, too. Picture pop-up art curate shows that are “outside the norm,” Shear says. more vibrant scene than the one in Bloomington. shows, restaurants that double effortlessly as galleries and The group, which got its start in 2013, uses a variety of Galleries show everything from fine art to exhibits influenced by music and tattoo art. venues and takes a pop-up or temporary approach. “It affordable,I contemporary pieces. Try Gallery Walk Take the I. Fell Building (415 W. 4th St.), an artist provides energy in town,” Shear says. Bloomington (gallerywalkbloomington.com), a group of enclave downtown, for example. The historic building Remote Projects spreads the word about upcoming 11 independent art galleries within walking distance of houses a handful of working studios and a gallery, exhibitions through Facebook. Shear says the flexible each other. Explore them on your own time, or take part Studio Fell, featuring shows by local and regional artists. nature of Remote Projects helps make Bloomington’s art IVY TECH JOHN on official Gallery Walk dates, the first Friday of every The industrial space was designed to make visitors feel scene more accessible, both for artists who want to show WALDRON ARTS even month when all of the member galleries unveil new connected to the art made there, says Daniel Evans, the BLUELINE CENTER and people who want to view it. shows with casual receptions. co-founder of the art space and owner of Bloomington “People are guaranteed the opportunity to view new and Clay Studio, a tenant in the building. “There is a young, spastic energy (to the art scene), but it's not too self-serious and it's also available to people interesting local and regional art in a really welcoming “You're not going to find other galleries where you look PICTURA GALLERY that would like to jump in,” he says. “Because the town is environment,” says Martha Moore, chairman of over 10 feet and see an artist working in their studio,” continually refreshed by new students, there's a degree of Gallery Walk Bloomington. “The galleries always serve Evans said. “Bloomington just didn't have something like warmth and sophistication that's really nourishing.” refreshments and frequently the artists are present. It’s a that and it needed it really, really bad.” way of making art fun and approachable.” Meanwhile, taking in an exhibition can be as accidental For compelling avant-garde shows, head to Sub Rosa as going out to dinner. Several restaurants in the city Made up of galleries both big and small, Downtown Gallery (101 W. Kirkwood Ave. Suite 105aa), run by hang original, local art, including Lennie’s (1795 E. Gallery Walk offers an incredible variety of price points Jeremy Sweet, an associate director at the Grunwald 10th St.), a brewpub; The Owlery (118 W. 6th St.), a and mediums — sculpture, paintings, glass, jewelry, Gallery at Indiana University, and tattoo artist Colin vegetarian spot; and Uptown Cafe (102 E. Kirkwood metalwork and photography and more comes from near McClain. and far. In a year, the 11 galleries show about 500 artists, Ave.), a Creole-inspired restaurant.

19 VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM 20 GRUNWALD GALLERY OF FINE ART Contemporary art lovers will find ever-changing gallery itself is housed on the second floor. exhibitions at the Grunwald Gallery, located in the Another popular destination, especially for those Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Art. Director with children in tow, is the Mathers Museum of World Betsy Stirratt says the gallery’s dual mission is to Cultures. Assistant Director Judith A. Kirk says that promote the contemporary artwork of professional while people may come to the museum expecting to see artists and that of students and faculty. “The main thing things that are exotic, unfamiliar and different, what is to focus on the contemporary aspects of art,” she says, they come to realize is that there are many connections “whether that is in the last twenty years or the last two and commonalities among people. “That’s not to dismiss weeks.” variation across cultures,” she says, “but as people, we Stirratt says the role of a contemporary art museum share quite a bit in common.” is to show the vast range of things being done by Kirk invites visitors to spend an hour or two at the artists today, and that visitors come to the Grunwald Mathers Museum, but if time is short, she suggests Gallery expecting to see something new. “We have a starting any visit with the “Thoughts, Things, and role in south central Indiana to Theories…What is Culture?” show works that haven’t been exhibition. “This exhibition seen before,” she says. “I hope addresses what culture is, how MUSEUMS & visitors will be surprised. That’s it changes, and how it reflects something we strive for.” its society, so we can see culture Because the Grunwald as both a unifying principle of GALLERIES Gallery is a special-exhibition- humanity as well as see the format gallery, there is great variation among no permanent collection. people,” she says. AT INDIANA Exhibition times range from one Another “don’t miss” to eight weeks. “We keep things exhibition during 2014 is “From moving,” Stirratt says. “People INDIANA UNIVERSITY the Big Bang to the World ART MUSEUM have to visit frequently if they Wide Web: The Origins of UNIVERSITY want to see everything we do.” Everything.” Kirk says that By Carmen Siering Tucked away in Morrison with a wide range of natural Hall, just off East Third Street, is a small gallery, part and cultural materials—from moon rocks to electric of The for Research in Sex, Gender, guitars—the exhibition lives up to its name. “There are and Reproduction. The Kinsey Institute Gallery was ten time periods, with ten events in each time period,” established in the mid-1990s and showcases works she says. “You’re half-way through the exhibition No trip to Bloomington is complete without a visit to from the institute’s extensive collection of art, artifacts, before humans even show up, but there is a growing Indiana University, and any visit to campus should include a photography, and books. Curator Catherine Johnson- complexity of technology from that point on.” tour of at least one of its world-class museums or galleries. Roehr says that with more than 100,000 items, there is Kirk encourages those with young children to come not nearly enough space to showcase everything in the and explore the museum. “Sometimes the most fun collection, so new exhibitions are arranged every four or with younger children is playing shape or color games,” he largest museum on the IU campus is the IU a short visit can be just as enjoyable. “I always say plan five months. she says. “It’s a wonderful place to introduce them to Art Museum, with more than 40,000 works of a visit that is to your comfort level,” she says. “You can Contrary to what might be expected, not everything cultural and arts activities, and it’s important to do that, art showcased in a building designed by I.M. have a pretty thorough visit in an hour, but you can in the Kinsey Institute Gallery is erotic. “The artwork even from a very early age.” Pei and Partners. Museum Director Adelheid always linger.” is related to sex,” Johnson-Roehr says, “but also to Each of these directors and curators encourages TM. Gealt says visitors are always stunned to find such Gealt suggests starting your visit by taking the sexuality, gender and reproduction. Visitors may expect everyone to make a visit to a museum or gallery a part an outstanding collection of art on display. elevator to the third floor “where you’ll get a spectacular to find pornography, but what they find is art dealing of any trip to Bloomington. While some visitors may “We’ve conducted surveys, and what people think view of I.M Pei’s design of the building.” The third floor with a much wider range of issues.” feel a bit intimidated by the prospect of visiting an they will find here is student and faculty art,” she says. houses the arts of Africa, the South Pacific, and the While not large, the gallery offers a lot in its limited art museum, Gealt offers these encouraging words: “I “They are always impressed to find we have a Picasso, a Americas. Artwork from across Asia and the ancient space. Visitors take the elevator to the third floor don’t think any artist ever expected people to need a Monet, or that we have T.C. Steele’s The Boatman.” Mediterranean can be found on the second floor. On reception area where they are given a guest badge and special knowledge of art to appreciate their work. You With some 1,400 objects on display in three the first floor visitors can view the museum’s collection self-guided tour map. The third floor houses historical aren’t going to like everything you see, but you will find permanent collection galleries, visitors may think they of European and American art from the Middle Ages information about the institute, photos, a library display something to like. Just go, enjoy yourself, and have a would need hours to visit the museum, but Gealt says to the present day. case, and information about current research. The art visual experience.”

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“The theatre happening here is continued support and development interesting and our mission is to to established writers on a local and make Cardinal into an advanced national level. THEATRE professional theatre for the south As Chad Rabinovitz, BPP’s central Indiana region,” White said. Producing Artistic Director, sees it, IN BLOOMINGTON Cardinal performs at two venues “This theatre is a gem in Indiana. By Joy Neighbors downtown: the Buskirk – Chumley The fact that we’re the only theatre Theatre and Ivy Tech John Waldron in the state that focuses on new Arts Center, both historical settings plays makes Bloomington’s art scene that add ambience to the theatre- unique.” loomington has theatrical going experience. BPP has one of the longest entertainment to rival running theatre education programs the big cities! From ADVENTUROUS THEATRE in the region. Classes and camps community performances Bloomington Playwrights Project give students a chance to create to cutting edge plays (BPP) is the only professional something new: a character, Bto Broadway musicals; this city is theatre in Indiana that’s devoted an approach, or an entire play. home to an eclectic group of theatre exclusively to presenting new plays. According to Rabinovitz, “People are County Civic Theatre (MCCT) community. Founded in 2008, companies, both professional and That means BPP takes a chance on looking for excitement; something should be just the ticket. Founded TOP ACT (Artistic Collaborative amateur. new, untested plays by giving them a new and different, and that’s us.” in 1986, MCCT is Bloomington’s Troupe) players include community home, and a voice. Indeed, pushing the performance oldest amateur community residents from all walks of life. BPP has been providing an inspiring boundaries is what Bloomington playhouse. This company takes TOP ACT encourages all cast and REGIONAL RICHES place for writers, actors, and Playwrights Project is all about. its origins seriously, offering crewmembers to take artistic risks in Established in 2006, the Cardinal directors to refine their craft for opportunities to everyone – at all order to find each one’s unique voice Stage Company has become over 33 years. Not only does BPP COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT skill and experience levels – to in the storytelling process. the regional home of exemplary lend artistic encouragement to new If you’re in the mood for outstanding become involved in the magic of TOP productions are inspired professional theatre. The Cardinal playwrights, but it also delivers local productions, the Monroe community theatre. MCCT runs by the modern theatre styles of troupe performs prevalent and widely the gamut with engaging comedies, Nouveau Realism, Epic Theatre, recognized plays for Bloomington’s BLOOMINGTON PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT CARDINAL STAGE masterful dramas, jovial musicals, Dada, Theatre of the Oppressed and broad-minded community. In only COMPANY even the works of Shakespeare. All Theatre of Cruelty, among others. seven years, Cardinal has become are presented with the uninhibited TOP performs modern theatre for one of the largest arts organizations passion and delight that makes the benefit of the greater public in the region, offering local children community theatre such a joy. good. and adults, along with IU students, and professional equity actors, THEATRE OF THE PEOPLE, AN ART DECO MASTERPIECE an opportunity to work together. BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE Buskirk-Chumley Theatre (BCT) According to Cardinal founder and PEOPLE is located in a renovated vaudeville artistic director Randy White, “It Theatre of the People (TOP) and silent movie house. Built is of paramount importance to the offers comprehensive dramatic in 1922, this Spanish Mission company, and to me, to introduce arts and theatre education to the Revival building was donated to kids to theatre; it’s huge.”

23 VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM 24 STATUE- in the center of the Old Crescent (near the the community in 1995 to Music performs at the CAMPUS the Sample Gates). be used as a performing Musical Arts Center arts center. It is now on (MAC) and the Simon PHOTO OPS the National Register of Music Center, both Historic Places. located on South Jordan BCT stages over 200 Avenue, and also at the The Indiana University campus public performances a year Recital Hall on East is gorgeous but there are a few including live theatre, Third Street. places that are especially great dance, music, film and photo ops. And remember, if community events, making BIG CITY you share a photo of campus it one of the busiest AT HOME (or the Bloomington area) community theatres in the The IU Auditorium, on social media, be sure to #VISITBTOWN U.S. This former art deco located on the tag it with treasure seats over 600 in an university campus, (and follow us @visitbtown) intimate setting with great is considered to be so we can share it with other acoustics and wonderful IU OPERA & BALLET one of the leading Bloomington and IU fans! sight-lines, so there’s not a performance centers in ROSE WELL HOUSE bad seat in the house. Southern Indiana. With - BCT is home to the Beaux Arts style, the building has seating for 3,200, it is also in the center of the SAMPLE GATES Cardinal Stage Company and hosts played a major part in Bloomington’s the largest theatre within a 50-mile - corner of Kirkwood Old Crescent. numerous national performances. business community, local politics, radius, and offers entertainment & Indiana Avenues. This is the main location for the and regional art, and is listed on the ranging from Broadway shows to Lotus World Music Festival, Jazz National Register of Historic Places. national entertainers to lecture series from Bloomington, and Indiana by nationally and internationally University’s African American UP AND COMING TALENT known artists. Arts Institute. Over 50 community Indiana University’s Department of organizations hold events here each Theatre, Drama and Contemporary YOUNG THESPIANS year. Dance, along with the Jacobs School Children can learn about theatre at of Music, are nationally ranked Stage Bloomington. Classes and REBIRTH OF THE ARTS programs, presenting top-notch programs for area kids grades 1 – 12 The Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts entertainment to the Bloomington are available throughout the year. Center presents live theatre, community. Students have numerous It’s the perfect way to give the next concerts, art galleries and art classes opportunities to learn their craft generation a chance to take part in to the local community. With two through the rich abundance of the performing arts. SHOWALTER FOUNTAIN performance areas, six art galleries comedies, dramas, musicals, ballet, Whether you’re looking for a - and room for classes, the Waldron orchestral recitals and operas that are night of theatrical entertainment, Fine Arts Plaza on E. 7th St. truly is an “arts center” for the ongoing at the university. new cutting edge performances, region. IU’s theatre and music or might have the desire to tread The Waldron underwent some departments present over 1,100 the boards yourself, Bloomington strife in 2010 but thanks to the City widely acclaimed programs each provides numerous opportunities of Bloomington and Ivy Tech, this year, providing the community to experience and enjoy world-class venue can continue to offer enriching with a chance to watch tomorrow’s theatre. As Shakespeare’s Hamlet performances, arts and culture to stars performing today. Theatrical said, “The play’s the thing,” and the area. The Center is housed in the performances are held in the Lee in Bloomington, that is definitely former City Hall building at 4th and Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center true! Walnut Streets. Built in 1915 in the on North Jordan. Jacobs School of

INDIANA MEMORIAL BEHIND WOODBURN UNION- 900 E. 7th St. HALL- 7th St. & Forrest Ave. 25 VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM 26 BRYAN PARK The Most Fun 1100 S. Woodlawn Ave. - Every community has a park or two, but Bloomington’s got an award-winning parks department, so you know there are some excellent facilities to with the enjoy. Bryan Park is large, with vast open field spaces, three playground spaces (one especially for toddlers)

and sports courts and fields. It also WONDERLAB MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY Little Ones has an Olympic-sized pool with three water slides and a zero-depth area for By Julie Warren little ones. During the summer, there MATHERS MUSEUM KARST FARM PARK are music concerts and movies in the 416 N. Indiana Ave. - This 2450 S. Endwright Rd. - Another park, a great family-friendly activity. community has a variety of awesome great park, this one is run by the Bloomington may be a college town with a lot of grown-up events, but Admission is charged for the pool museums (see WonderLab). Of course, Monroe County Parks Department young ones can have fun here too! There are plenty of great activities for ($3 for adults, $2.50 for kids, plus an not all are particularly kid-friendly and offers a variety of amenities. the whole family, from babes to school-aged children. Of course you can additional $2.50 if you want to ride the (the Kinsey Institute for example), There are three playground areas, a WONDERLAB MUSEUM find the typical bowling alley, skating rink and movie theaters, but here are slides) but all other activities are free. but there are some that are perfect nine-hole disc golf course, walking a few of the more unique attractions that are attractive to kids. for kids, and the Mathers Museum of trails, dog park, open field play areas 308 W. 4th St. - This museum is JUMP-N-JOEYS completely geared towards kids (but World Cultures is one. The museum and a large soccer complex. One of don’t be surprised if you have just as 108 N. Curry Pike - This indoor features artifacts and exhibits that the newest (and coolest, both literally much fun) with interactive exhibits bounce-house play place is great showcase cultures from around the and figuratively) is the splash pad area, HOOSIER HEIGHTS that focus on science, health and for letting the kids burn energy in world, and throughout time. Kids which is a zero-depth water park with technology. There’s an area just for 5100 S. Rogers St. - Rock climbing any season. It features several large can see, hear and sometimes feel the tons of splashing and spraying water toddlers, with soft, plush toys and in the outdoors is probably not jumping, climbing and sliding bounce various ways that people live and features. It’s perfect for kids of all low-to-the-ground furniture and something most kids should do. But equipment, including a toddlers-only interact, to explore the differences and ages and perhaps best of all, it’s free! equipment. Other features include a climbing at Hoosier Heights’ indoor area, plus numerous arcade style similarities in cultures. The museum two-story “grapevine” climber, a large facility is something most kids want to games. There’s also a snack bar if you offers special programs and activities water table with a stream that lifts do! It’s a great physical challenge, and need refueling. It’s only for kids 12 throughout the year as well. As with balls high into the air, and numerous kids are kept safe with harnesses and and under, so you don’t have to worry all IU museums, admission is free. small animal exhibits. There are other protective equipment. They have about your little one getting pushed also rotating exhibits and special a variety of climbing structures for all aside by big kids (or child-like adults). programming covering a range of skill levels, so the kids and parents can Admission is $8 for those actually topics. WonderLab has been named climb together. It’s probably most fun bouncing and two and under is free. one of the top 25 science centers in the for school-aged kids, but even toddlers MATHERS MUSEUM US by Parents Magazine, and once can enjoy the bouldering area (no you visit, you’ll know why. Admission harnesses, just climbing over smaller KARST FARM PARK is $7. rock formations). Adult passes range from $8-$20 and kid passes are $8- $12 depending on age, with ages three There are plenty of other great family- and under free. friendly attractions and events that are available throughout the year, like exploring the IU campus, walking B-LINE TRAIL NEAR WONDERLAB the B-Line trail, and catching one of Cardinal Stage Company’s kids’ shows. You just have to look past the crowds of college students and you’ll find it.

27 BRYAN PARK TODDLER PLAYGROUND VISITBLOOMINGTON.COM 28 throughout the store, especially when it comes to shirts, FOR THE HOME ties and socks. If you like to fill a room with individual pieces rather than For the outdoorsy crowd, there’s J.L. Waters (109 N. matching sets, you’ll love Relish (204 N. Morton St.), a College Ave.), with gear for camping and other adventures. shop for contemporary furniture and home decor that Whether you stop in for a compass or a kayak, it’s easy to is always spot-on. Even if you’re not in the market for, 16 spend more time than planned at this well-stocked store say, a couch, Relish’s stylish pillows, vases and lighting on the downtown square. You’ll also find clothing and magically make rooms more interesting. The shop is outerwear for men and women from Patagonia, Woolrich, also home to a broad selection of eclectic clothes and ExOfficio, Prana and more. accessories for women. Less than a block away, The Briar & The Burley One part kitchen supply store and one part specialty (101 W. Kirkwood Ave.) offers pipes, shaving accessories, foods shop — that’s Goods for Cooks (115 N. College luggage, leather goods and other gentlemanly finds. Ave.). Alongside upscale lines like All-Clad and Le Shops Tucked in the corner is a 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB — not a Creuset are hundreds of helpful kitchen gadgets you model, the real thing — along with Ferrari and Formula 1 didn’t even know existed. The shop digs deep in areas like In the mood for a bit of retail racing gear and memorabilia. baking supplies and bar and wine accessories. Be sure to check out the Indiana-made cutting boards and wooden therapy? These locally-owned FOR THE LITTLE ONE utensils. On the pantry side, you’ll find bacon and cured shops can’t be missed. If babies could talk, they’d probably ask for clothes from meats, jarred sauces and dips, teas, vinegars, oils and O'Child Boutique (101 W. Kirkwood Ave.). This boutique more. to for children on the downtown Square offers a variety of Another fun destination for foodies is Etc for the styles, from dapper and dressy to cute and comfy, with Home (3333 S. Walnut St.), where a full gourmet kitchen stylish labels like Tea and Petit Lem. Toys, blankets, hair is the heart of the store and a plate of just-baked cookies accessories, socks and other sweet little things from this rests on the counter. Clever kitchen supplies, upscale shop make great gifts. stemware and tasty pantry staples await, but that’s just Meanwhile, The Green Nursery (509 E. Hillside scratching the surface. This sprawling store has furniture Drive) is the place for cloth diapers and accessories, plus and decor for every part of your home, inside and out, plus Love PIACE BOUTIQUE eco-friendly toys, organic cotton clothes, soft bamboo a really cool baby department. swaddling blankets by Aden & Anais and cute jewelry for mom that double as teethers. FOR A PIECE OF BLOOMINGTON FOR HER of eras. Best of all, they’re wearable, not costumey, which For educational toys (and others that are just plain fun), For something uniquely Bloomington, visit By Hand Andrew Davis for Women (101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite makes combing the racks so much fun. check out the gift store at WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.) Gallery (101 W. Kirkwood Ave.), a co-op gallery featuring 119) has all the sophistication of a big-city boutique, Formerly based in NYC, Bloomington label American the hands-on science museum downtown — you can pop the work of Indiana artists, including many from the right on the square in downtown Bloomington. Expect Colors (316 E. Kirkwood Ave.) has set up shop for its in the store without going through the museum. There, Bloomington area. The gallery has been around for more to find skinny jeans, flowy blouses and polished dresses comfy, laid-back tops and dresses (plus a smaller selection you’ll find science kits, games and nostalgic toys, plus than 30 years, and pieces have a one-of-a-kind, collectible by Vince, Rebecca Minkoff, J Brand, Lafayette 148 and of men’s clothes). Relaxed button-downs, purposely lots of small, inexpensive goodies like gemstones, animal feel. Keep an eye out for woven scarves by Suzanne other upscale labels. You can count on this shop for pretty rumpled pullovers and stylish sweatshirts come in organic figurines and magic tricks. Halvorson, jewelry featuring colorful gemstones set in finishing touches like printed scarves and elegant long cotton stripes, plaids and garment-dyed hues and are sterling silver by Marilyn Greenwood, and contemporary, necklaces. made in the US. The label is sold at shops across the clean-lined furniture made from native hardwood by For cute, trendy pieces at affordable prices, try Piace country and online, but the boutique offers a major price Lance and Vicki Munn. Boutique (120 E Kirkwood Ave.). It’s popular with the break that you won’t find elsewhere. If it’s an Indiana University souvenir that you’re after, 20-something crowd who are after casual, slouchy tops both T.I.S. College Bookstore (1302 E. 3rd St.) and The and party dresses, but it’s stocked with ageless clothes, FOR HIM Indiana Shop (421 E. Kirkwood Ave.) have all the cream too. Labels like Ya Los Angeles, Kerisma and BB Dakota Like its adjoining women’s store on the downtown and crimson gear you could ever hope for, including buy are on the racks, and with most pieces under $100, and Square, Andrew Davis (101 W. Kirkwood Ave.) is one, get one free T-shirts and loads of sweatshirts, jerseys many for much less, it’s a guilt-free place to shop. dedicated to a polished look. It delivers with a broad and candy-stripe clothes. Cactus Flower (322 E. Kirkwood Ave.) is another selection of suits and 9-to-5 attire, plus weekend staples boutique with trendy, inexpensive finds, but it also has like jeans and button-downs. Expect to find upscale labels one of the best vintage and consignment selections in like Robert Graham, Hickey Freeman and Peter Millar. town. Clothes are well organized and represent a variety There’s a real sense of personality here and plenty of color

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MOVING TO EDUCATION BLOOMINGTON? Bloomington and Monroe County ...... boast several high-quality public education facilities as well as several BLOOMINGTON private schools. For a complete list of NEWCOMERS CLUB Founded to give new residents an schools contact the school corporations or the Bloomington Visitors Center. opportunity to meet others who are ...... also new to town, the Newcomers Club INDIANAPOLIS encourages members to learn more about MONROE COUNTY the area through meetings and a variety of COMMUNITY SCHOOL interest groups. bloomingtonnewcomers.org CORPORATION BLOOMINGTON 315 E. North Dr.; 812-330-7700 46 mccsc.net CHOOSING RICHLAND-BEAN BLOSSOM A HOME COMMUNITY SCHOOLS HILLY HUNDRED BICYCLE TOUR Each neighborhood has its own distinct 600 S. Edgewood Dr., Ellettsville; 812-867-7100; rbbcsc.k12.in.us/ personality, friendly faces and local NEIGHBORING HARRODSBURG Just 12 miles south of Bloomington, near STINESVILLE 69 flavor, so talk with these professionals INDIANA UNIVERSITY Monroe Lake, is the town of Harrodsburg. to find the right home for you. You ADMISSIONS OFFICE TOWNS IN 46 GETTING HERE First established in 1837, this small town is 37 can also check out the local Board of 300 N. Jordan Ave.; 812-855-0661 MONROE ELLETTSVILLE Bloomington is located in the host of the Heritage Days Festival in late Realtors website at homefinder.org. or 812-855-4848; iub.edu October. heart of the Midwest, in one of ...... COUNTY 45 the region’s most picturesque IVY TECH Contact the Bloomington Visitors STINESVILLE STERLING REAL ESTATE BLOOMINGTON areas. Just 45 minutes south COMMUNITY COLLEGE Incorporated in 1855, this quaint 48 46 Sterling RE offers experience, Center at 800-800-0037 for driving of Indianapolis, two hours 200 Daniels Way; 812-332-1559; little town is 11 miles northwest of professionalism and dedication to helping directions or more information on these 45 446 ivytech.edu/bloomington Bloomington. It was once at the center 37 from Louisville and four hours you find housing in Bloomington. and other nearby communities. of a thriving Indiana limestone industry, SMITHVILLE from Chicago, Bloomington is 200 E. Third St.; 812-333-1966; ...... evidence of which can still be seen as trishsterling.com conveniently located within a TOWN OF ELLETTSVILLE you drive along the curvy country roads day’s drive of over half of the U.S. Just seven miles west of Bloomington, around town. Plan a visit during the Stone HARRODSBURG population, making it easy to get Ellettsville is known for a hometown Quarry Festival in late September. to and a great place to visit. Two atmosphere and as a center of the local major state highways provide easy limestone industry. There you’ll find SMITHVILLE access: Indiana Highway 37 runs unique restaurants and shopping, and Also in the southern part of the county the town serves as home to several is the town of Smithville. This little town north-south providing a direct events including the Indiana Limestone is also close to Monroe Lake, and a great route to Indianapolis in the north Symposium each June, the Monroe County stopping point on the way to Fairfax SRA, and Interstate 64 in the south, and Fall Festival in September and the Hilly especially on Saturdays in warmer months Indiana Highway 46 runs east- Hundred Bicycle Tour in October. when they have their weekly farmers west across the entire state. No Chamber of Commerce; 812-876-6611; market. matter where you’re coming from, ellettsvillechamber.com you’ll find Bloomington easily accessible!

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LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL A three-day festival featuring nationally known headliners and up-and-coming comedians. May 29-31; Multiple venues in downtown Bloomington; limestonefest.com

LIMESTONE MONTH FESTIVALS & Special events and programs to celebrate the local limestone industry. The month of June; Multiple venues in Monroe and

THE BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY Lawrence counties; limestonemonth.com EVENTS 2014 FARMERS' MARKET BLOOMINGTON OPEN STUDIO TOURS EAGLE WATCH WEEKEND HOOSIER HALF MARATHON A weekend tour of over 40 local Bloomington is home to a wide Learn about the majestic eagle Half marathon through campus and visual artists’ workspaces. June 7-8; variety of festivals and special events through education and sightings. Bloomington, benefitting charitable Studios and art spaces throughout Bloomington and Monroe County; SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA held throughout the year, as well as January 24-26; Eagle Pointe Golf Resort; organizations. April 5; IU Alumni Center KIWANIS BALLOON FESTIVAL thousands of live theatrical and musical eaglesatlakemonroe.com (Headquarters); hoosierhalf.com bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com performances. This is a brief selection INDIANA FESTIVAL THEATRE BURROUGHS CENTURY BLOOMINGTON CRAFT BEER INDIANA LIMESTONE TASTE OF BLOOMINGTON of annual events you can expect to The professional summer theatre of Five day festival to honor the 100th FESTIVAL SYMPOSIUM Over 40 restaurants to sample, plus live find in Bloomington. Log on to Indiana University’s Theatre Department. birthday of American author and artist Sample craft brews from around Indiana Limestone sculpting courses lead by music and kids’ activities. June 21; Showers visitbloomington.com or call 800-800- June-August.; IU Lee Norvelle Theatre and William S. Burroughs. February 5-9; Various and the Midwest. April 12; Woolery Stone expert instructors. Beginners welcome! Common; tasteofbloomington.com 0037 for a more complete listing of Drama Center; theatre.indiana.edu locations; burroughscentury.org Mill; brewersofindianaguild.com June 8-28; Bybee Stone, Ellettsville; upcoming events. limestonesymposium.com 25TH ANNUAL SUMMER IU SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL ...... RAAS ROYALTY LITTLE 500 WEEKEND GARDEN WALK Enjoy a variety of performances all National dance competition showcasing An IU tradition and highly competitive ARTS FAIR ON THE SQUARE Tour a prize collection of inspiring private summer long from IU faculty and guest DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS a vibrant, West-Indian style of dance. bicycle race between student groups. Featuring a variety of art including gardens. June 21-22; Multiple venues; artists. June-August.; IU Jacobs School of First Friday of each month; February 7-9; IU Auditorium; raasroyalty.com April 25-26; IU Armstrong Stadium; painting, photography, jewelry, and more! bloomingtongardenclub.com Music; music.indiana.edu/summer Downtown Bloomington iusf.indiana.edu June 21; Downtown Square; artsfair.org LOCAL ARTISTS SHOWCASE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE WEEK OF CHOCOLATE More than 65 artists display their works SMITHVILLE FARMERS' Enjoy this classic parade of floats, trucks A chocolate-themed festival featuring in one location. February 22; Bloomington MARKET and characters! July 4; Downtown Square; food, music, art and more! Convention Center; magbloom.com Fresh, healthy farm products for sale by downtownbloomington.com January 26-February 1; Various Locations; local growers and farmers. Every Saturday weekofchocolate.com BIRA’S KING CREOLE’S BAYOU morning; May-September; Smithville Park MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOOGIE Shelter House, Smithville Livestock, midway rides, races, pageants, PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL A Swamp Chic Mardi Gras celebration crafts and fair food! July 27-August 3; PRIDE is Bloomington's cinematic benefiting the American Red Cross. March WFHB’S ACOUSTIC ROOTS Monroe County Fairgrounds; celebration of LGBTQ arts and culture. 1; Bloomington Convention Center; FESTIVAL monroecountyfairgrounds.net January 23-35; Buskirk-Chumley Theater; bloomingtonindependents.com Live acoustic roots music festival featuring bloomingtonpride.org regional and local artists. May 18; Upland HILLBILLY HAIKU AMERICANA INDIANA HERITAGE Brewing Company; wfhb.org/acousticroots MUSIC SERIES GALLERY WALK QUILT SHOW Upland’s annual Americana Music Festival Gallery Walks are festival evenings of Annual event with over 200 quilts on HARRODSBURG HERITAGE at the Brew Pub on 11th St. August 29; new fine arts exhibits open to the public. display, workshops and community DAYS FESTIVAL Upland Brewing Company; uplandbeer.com February 7, April 4, June 6, August 1, October exhibits. March 6-8; Bloomington Enjoy food, music and community at this 3 & December 5; Downtown art galleries; Convention Center; ihqs.org one day festival. May 16-17; Harrodsburg 4TH STREET FESTIVAL gallerywalkbloomington.com Community Center, Harrodsburg OF THE ARTS & CRAFTS BLOOMINGTON COMMUNITY harrodsburgheritagefestival.org A show of nationally and regionally FARMERS’ MARKET recognized visual artists in downtown Fresh, healthy farm products for sale by Bloomington. August 30-31, Fourth & Grant local growers and farmers. Every Saturday Streets; sites.google.com/site/4thstreetfestival morning, April-November, Showers Common; bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket

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SIMON HILLEL This exciting new gallery space features ARTS & Ave., Rm 200, in the Monroe County Library; CENTER the work of artists from Monroe County. 812-355-7513; elcentrocomunal.com Center for Jewish life and “home away 302 S. College Ave.; 812-336-3681; from home” for IU students. 730 E. Third bloomingtonconvention.com FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION St.; 812-336-3824; iuhillel.org ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURAL CENTER BLUELINE CREATIVE CO-OP Building community, academic LA CASA LATINO CULTURAL AND GALLERY achievement and cultural preservation. CENTER The gallery is an integral part of the HILLTOP GARDEN & THE KINSEY INSTITUTE All backgrounds welcome! Weatherly Hall, Provides academic, personal and cultural Bloomington community and art scene. MUSEUMS & NATURE CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN SEX, Room 203; 812-855-4814; support through services and programs. 224 N. College Ave.; 812-589-7377; Tour the demonstration gardens for GENDER, AND REPRODUCTION indiana.edu/~fnecc 715 E. 7th St.; 812-855-0174; HISTORIC SITES bluelinestyle.com inspiration. 2367 E. 10th St.; Visit our gallery to see exhibitions indiana.edu/~lacasa Bloomington offers a wide range of 812-855-8808; indiana.edu/~hilltop showcasing our unique collection! DAGOM GADEN TENSUNG BY HAND GALLERY museums and galleries, including Morrison Hall, Room 313; 812-855-7686; LING MONASTERY NEAL-MARSHALL BLACK A fine crafts co-operative carrying works many on the IU campus. Contact the HINKLE-GARTON FARMSTEAD kinseyinstitute.org Buddhist monastery with many religious, CULTURE CENTER from Bloomington and beyond. COMMUNITY HISTORIC SITE cultural and educational programs. Connecting IU to Black culture and Bloomington Visitors Center at 800- 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 109, inside Buildings, grounds, gardens, museum: 102 Clubhouse Dr. (next to Lower Cascades supporting recruitment and retention of 800-0037 or go to visitbloomington.com Fountain Square Mall; 812-334-3255; eleven acres of history and community. IU’s world-class rare books, manuscripts, Park) 812-339-0857; dgtlmonastery.org Black students. 275 N. Jordan Ave.; to request a Museum Guide. byhandgallery.com ...... 2920 E. 10th St.; 812-336-0909; and special collections library. 1200 E. 7th 812- 855-3237; indiana.edu/~nmbcc bloomingtonrestorations.org St. Fine Arts Plaza; 812-855-2452; EL NORTEÑO GALLERY indiana.edu/~liblilly TIBETAN MONGOLIAN BLACK FILM CENTER/ARCHIVE Special exhibition space located in the HOAGY CARMICHAEL ROOM BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTER Since 1981, dedicated to preserving and historic Princess Theater. The Room displays highlights from the MATHERS MUSEUM Visitors are welcome to tour the grounds promoting black film traditions. Wells 206 N. Walnut St.; 812-333-9591; Archives’ extensive Carmichael Collection. OF WORLD CULTURES and join in Buddhist teachings. 3655 S. Library, Room 044; 812-855-6041; elnortenorestaurant.com indiana.edu/~bfca Archives of Traditional Music Morrison Hall, Family-friendly exhibits and programs Snoddy Rd.; 812-336-6807; Room 006; 812-855-4679; from around the world. 416 N. Indiana tmbcc.org dlib.indiana.edu/collections/hoagy Ave.; 812-855-MUSE (6873); GALLERY406 FARMER HOUSE MUSEUM Be transformed by traditional to Historical museum seeking to preserve mathers.indiana.edu INDIANA GEOLOGICAL contemporary photography and other and interpret family life in Monroe County. types of art. 116 W. Sixth St., Suite 110; 529 N. College Ave.; 812-336-5597 SURVEY (IGS) MONROE COUNTY Self-guided tours of Indiana’s leading HISTORY CENTER 812-333-0536; gallery406.com geologic research facility are available. Come find out where we've been and GLENN A. BLACK GALLERY GROUP LABORATORY OF 611 N. 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FOOD TRUCK thetamalecart.com 812-332-1599; www.arbys.com STINESVILLE 812-935-5555; Asian-style sandwich, dumpling, FAZOLI'S MERCANTILE CHICAGO PIZZA North- 415 N. Walnut St.; BIG CHEEZE fusion burritos, curry and more. UEL ZING AUNTIE ANNE'S Serving America premium Charming café with great food Great food and guest 812-336-7272; Grilled cheese using only the Various Locations; 812-323-7874 Locally roasted cold brew PRETZELS quality Italian food, fast, fresh, and great prices. 8201 Main St., satisfaction… that's Chicago papajohns.com best ingredients from the best coffee, iced or hot. Various Pretzel products, dipping and friendly. 315 College Mall Stinesville; 812-876-6203 pizza. 5621 W. Highway 46, people. 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73 74 TUTTI FRUTTI BRAD'S BAR & GRILL KILROY'S ON SERENDIPITY FROZEN YOGURT A family restaurant that offers KIRKWOOD MARTINI BAR Soy yogurt! 2894 E. 3rd St.; delicious daily and lunch Bloomington's favorite bar, A happy accident, a unique 812-332-7210; tfyogurt.com specials. 5555 W. State Rd. 46, great food, great drinks, and experience… this is Serendipity. Ellettsville; 812-876-7750; daily specials. 502 E. Kirkwood 201 S. College Ave.; 812-330-6688; UNDERGROUND bradsbarandgrill.com Ave.; 812-339-3006; www.serendipitymartini.com CUPCAKE CO. & CAFÉ kilroyskirkwood.com Serves soups, sandwiches, and BROTHER'S BAR & GRILL STEVE'S PLACE out-of-this-world gourmet Always the best specials, always KILROY'S SPORTS BAR Pool and pub, billiards, beer, cupcakes! 3631 W. SR 46; the most fun. 215 N. Walnut St.; Two-story bar with dancing, and cocktails. 2510 W. 3rd. St.; 812-935-5253; 812-331-1000; brothersbar.com good food, and great drinks. 812- 32 5 -7115 undergroundcupcakes.com 319 N. Walnut St.; 812-333-6006; THE CABIN kilroyssports.com THE TAP Entertainment, great food, lots Great beer, live music, sports, of bargains. 4015 S. State Rd. NICK'S ENGLISH HUT and much more. 101 N. College BARS & 446; 812-323-9654 An iconic bar and restaurant for Ave.; 812-287- 8579; PUBS over 80 years. 423 E. Kirkwood thetapbeerbar.com ...... CRAZY HORSE Ave.; 812-332-4040; Bar and grill with a selection of nicksenglishhut.com UNCLE ELIZABETH'S ALLEY BAR microbrews that are out-of- Bloomington's longest running, Watch a game, hang with this-world. 214 W. Kirkwood NIGHT MOVES full-time LGBTQ bar. 1614 W. friends, or make new ones! Ave.; 812-336-8877; Bloomington's only gentlemen's 3rd St.; 812-331-0060 210 W. Kirkwood Ave; crazyhorseindiana.com club. 1730 S. Walnut St.; 812-336-2216; 812-335-1850; UPLAND BREWERY alleybarindiana.com FUNCTION BREWING nightmovesbloomington.com Bloomington-based brewery Good people and great beer that has specialized in ATLAS BAR with ever changing unique NO COAST RESERVE handcrafted ales and lagers Tasty beer, top-shelf liquor, and flavors. 108 E. 6th St.; Raw oysters, artisan cheeses since 1998. great bartenders to serve you. functionbrewing.com & meats, craft beer and fine Brewery- 350 W. 11th St.; 812- 209 S. College Ave.; wines. 115 S. State Road 46 336-2337; 812-334- 4435 HIGHLAND LOUNGE Bypass, Suite D; Production Facility- 4060 Welcome race fans! Beer, nocoastreserve.com Profile Pkwy; uplandbeer.com THE BACK DOOR liquor, and carry out. 1933 S. We're here, we're queer, let's Curry Pike; 812-336-0826 OFFICE LOUNGE UPSTAIRS PUB dance! 207 S. College Ave.; Bar and liquor store. 3900 E. Great drinks, darts, pool, backdoorbloomington.com HOOSIER BAR 3rd St.; 812-332-0911 sports and good people. & GRILL 430 E. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 18; BEAR'S PLACE Specializes in a homestyle PLAYER'S PUB 812-333-3003; upstairspub.com Home of good food, good atmosphere where families and Live music every night - real music, and frosty libations. friends gather. 4645 W. Richland food in every dish. 424 S. VIDEO SALOON 1316 E. 3rd St.; 812-339-3460; Plaza, Ellettsville; 812-935-6333; Walnut St.; 812-334-2080; Bar with a relaxed atmoshpere bearsplacebar.com hoosierbarandgrill.com theplayerspub.com and live music. 105 W. 7th St.; 812-333-0064 BISHOP BAR HOUSE BAR PORT HOLE INN Craft beers, spirits, great music, Cheap drinks, great people, fun Steaks, Catfish, Chicken, BBQ. YOGI'S GRILL & BAR and no cover all week! 123 S. times. 813 N. Walnut St.; Free Bands Friday-Saturday. Eclectic American cuisine in Walnut St.; 812-333-4700; 812-339-5646 Lake Lemon. 8939 S. Shore Dr.; comfortable environment. 50+ thebishopbar.com 812-339-1856; portholeinn.com draft, craft beers. 519 E. 10th KENNY'S TAVERN St.; 812-323-9644; yogis.com BLOOMINGTON Great place to watch a game THE RAIL BREWING COMPANY with friends. 602 W. Vine St.; Pre-prohibition style craft Southern Indiana's first Ellettsville; 812-876-2266 cocktails & small plates. brewpub is dedicated 825 N. Walnut St.; to brewing unfiltered, KILROY'S AT therailcocktail.com unpasteurized hand-crafted DUNNKIRK ales.1795 E. 10th St.; 812-323- Filling a void for live music and SAKE BAR 2112 ; bbcbloomington.com DJ's in Bloomington. 430 E. Brand new Japanese restaurant

Kirkwood Ave.; specializing in sushi and sake.

BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB kilroys-dunnkirk.com 304 N. Walnut St.; A historic music venue 812-339-2295 booking high caliber talent in Bloomington. 216 N. Walnut St.; 812-336-3984; thebluebird.ws

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America’s Best Value Inn 1722 N. Walnut St. 80 $ americasbestvalueinn.com (812) 339-1919

Candlewood Suites 1935 S. Basswod Dr. candlewoodsuites.com 800-465-4329 84 $$-$$$ OPENING SPRING 2014

Comfort Inn 1700 N. Kinser Pike 66 $$-$$$ choicehotels.com (812) 650-0010 Courtyard by Marriott 310 S. College Ave. 117 $$-$$$ courtyard.com/bmgcy (812) 335-8000 Days Inn 200 E. Matlock Rd. HOTELS & 49 $-$$ daysinn.com (812) 336-0905 Economy Inn 4805 S. Old State Rd. 37 20 $-$$ ACCOMMODATIONS economyinnofbloomington.com (812) 824-8311 Fairfield Inn by Marriott 120 Fairfield Dr. 105 $$-$$$ marriott.com/bmgfi (812) 331-1122 Fourwinds Resort & Marina 9301 S. Fairfax Rd. 118 $$-$$$ There are plenty of options when looking for lodging in fourwindsresort.com (812) 824-BOAT (2628) Bloomington. The on-campus hotel is great when visiting Hampton Inn 2100 N. Walnut St. 129 $$-$$$ an IU student or attending a university event, or stay in bloomingtonhamptoninn.com (812) 334-2100 one of the downtown properties within walking distance Hilton Garden Inn 245 N. College Ave. 168 $$-$$$ of many restaurants, shops and attractions. During the bloomingtonin.stayhgi.com (812) 331-1335 summer, the lakeside resorts are ideal locations near Holiday Inn 1710 N. Kinser Pike 118 $$-$$$ all the boating, swimming and outdoor fun. A variety holidayinn.com/bloomingtonin (812) 334-3252 of options near the IU athletics complex make a good Holiday Inn Express & Suites 117 S. Franklin Rd. 102 $$-$$$ choice for game day fans. There are also several bed and hiexpress.com (812) 334-8800 breakfasts with deluxe accommodations and seriously Homewood Suites by Hilton 1399 Liberty Dr. 82 $$-$$$ good breakfasts. For families, the cabins, guesthouses bloomington.homewoodsuites.com (812) 323-0500 and suites are a convenient and economical option. Hyatt Place 217 W. Kirkwood Ave. 172 $$-$$$ Whatever your accommodation needs are, you’ll find it in OPENING SUMMER 2014 (812) 339-5950 Bloomington. And if you need help figuring it all out, call Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel 900 E. 7th St. 189 $$-$$$ the Bloomington Visitors Center to get more information & Conference Center imu.indiana.edu (812) 856-6381 and availability updates at 800-800-0037. Motel 6 1800 N. Walnut St. 107 $-$$ motel6.com (812) 332-0820 Quality Inn 1100 W. Rappel Dr. 47 $-$$$ choicehotels.com/ires/hotel/IN120 (812) 323-2222 SpringHill Suites 501 N. College Ave. marriott.com/bmgsh 158 $$-$$$ TOWNEPLACE SUITES (812)-337-7772 OPENING SPRING 2014 Summerhouse 4501 E. 3rd St. renaissancerentals.com/summerhouse 28-56 $$-$$ (812) 332-2141 OPENING FALL 2014 Super 8 1715 N. Stonelake Dr. 61 $-$$ super8.com (812) 323-8000 TownePlace Suites by Marriott 105 S. Franklin Rd. 84 $$-$$$ marriott.com/bmgts (812) 334-1234 Travelodge 2615 E. 3rd St. RED RABBIT INN QUALITY INN 52 $-$$ travelodge.com (812) 339-6191

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For many of us, college was the best years of our lives. The friendships we forged both in and outside the classroom are among the ones we prize most to this day. Indeed, some of life’s most magical moments happen during these special years. Here at the Bloomington Courtyard, we strive for a similar magic. That’s why we have such a special bond with nearby Indiana University. In many ways, our mission mirrors theirs. Like them, we open our doors to people from all over the world. And like them, we work hard to give our guests a rewarding experience that isn’t only memorable, but meaningful.

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