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“IF THE ANCIENT GREEKS HAD INVENTED CINEMA, THEY’D HAVE A TEMPLE LIKE THIS.” —Peter Weir, director of The Truman Show and Dead Poets Society
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The Uptown mission is simple: We seek to nourish the body, mind and soul of all our guests. We have been a Bloomington landmark since 1976, and hope to represent the great people of our town, providing a comfortable gathering place for all.
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committed to supporting and promoting locally owned, independent business by educating the public, facilitating collaboration, and engaging in outreach in order to create a more economically and environmentally sustainable local community, while preserving unique local character.
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RETAIL ANgELA CALdwELL JEwELry
415 W. 4th St. Open most afternoons, by chance or by appointment angelacaldwelljewelry.com 269-214-6980 angelacaldwell@me.com Angela Caldwell Jewelry is a one woman studio based in Bloomington, Indiana. I create unique and wearable jewelry for the modern woman. Using hand selected gemstones and lovingly discovered vintage elements, each piece is delicate yet durable and very versatile. Inspired by simple shapes, I seek to find combinations that attract and intrigue. My jewelry will never overwhelm you but rather draw attention to you and your own style. •
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“Couture” Series incorporates very rare vintage findings in glass and metal including pieces designed for Chanel, 20s-40s vintage handmade glass and other interesting pieces I’ve collected. Super stylish, easily wearable and versatile. “Rare Earth” Series focuses on incredible and rare fossils and gems. Unusually set and designed, this collection is the perfect gift for the free spirit in your life. Let that hard-to-buy for person choose their own design by purchasing a gift certificate and make everyone happy!
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RETAIL BLOOmiNgTON ANTiquE dEALErS ASSOCiATiON
Over a dozen locations all over Bloomington On Facebook - Bloomington Antique Dealers Association 812-350-3451 bloomingtonantiquedealers@gmail.com A cooperative group of independently owned antique and vintage shops working together to strengthen our local industry and form a resource for customers to find the right items at the best prices. •
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Visit our dealers - B-Town Flea Market, Cactus Flower, Cherry Canary Vintage, The Cube (The Warehouse 2), Found, Foursquare Antiques, Historic Bloomington Antique Mall, Lost Empire, Sara Jane & David’s Attic, 2nd St Antique Mall, The Garrett, The Warehouse, Vintage Warehouse, and Westbury Antique Market Whether you’re looking for antique, vintage, industrial, clothing, home goods, furniture, art , or curiosities - one of our dealers will surely have what you need. If you can’t find what you’re looking for just ask our dealers who they recommend and they’ll send you in the right direction Follow the Bloomington Antique Dealers Association on Facebook for details on special events and dealer promotions
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“We have the unique opportunity in this town to support our friends and neighbors in creating an authentic life for themselves and their patrons.” — The Back Door
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RETAIL LANdLOCkEd muSiC
202 N. Walnut St. landlockedmusic.com 812-339-2574 info@landlockedmusic.com One of the best record stores in the Midwest, and certainly the best selection & prices in town. Thousands of pieces of vinyl of every genre as well as CDs, DVDs, turntables, magazines & so much more! • • •
Is your favorite music lover hard to buy for? We offer gift certificates in any denomination. We stock new and used turntables, vinyl accessories, storage and other gift ideas. Showcase your local pride and grab a Landlocked logo shirt, slipmat, tote bag or coffee mug!
mELOdy muSiC ShOp LLC
1355 W. Bloomfield Rd., Ste 1 melodymusicshop.com 812-336-6319 info@melodymusicshop.com Bloomington’s premier source for instruments, accessories, lessons, & repairs! Friendly staff members, warm environment, & unbelievably low prices make this a must on your shopping list! • • •
Brand new, quality Epiphone acoustic guitars with a lifetime warranty for only $99! Instrument and voice lessons for all ages and experience are available here! Our highly experienced staff and inviting learning environment help everyone achieve their musical goals! Bloomington’s finest selection of musical instruments in awe-inspiring displays! Guaranteed to fill any musician’s wish-list!
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RETAIL pEACETrEE mOuNTAiN TruFFLES
879 S. College Mall Rd., In The Shoppes peacetreemountaintruffles.com 812-961-0434 linda@peacetreemountaintruffles.com Fresh, Handmade, Unique Truffles; Signature Cookie Truffles, Indiana Wine Truffles, Coffee Truffles, Balsamic Truffles, Traditional Truffles. • • •
Indiana Uplands AVA Wine Truffle Collection - Handmade Artisan Wine Truffles created from Indiana Uplands Estate Wines. This box contains 9 artisan truffles featuring the estate wines of 5 Indiana wineries located in the Uplands AVA region. Dark Chocolate Balsamic Truffles - Traditional aged Balsamic from The Olive Leaf complements the rich Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate in this bestselling truffle. Fabulous on its own, or absolutely perfect with a glass of wine! Select your own mix - Pick a gift box and fill it with your favorites. Create a unique mix for a gift, or for yourself!
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presspuzzles.com 812-219-1161 presspuzzles@gmail.com Press Puzzles specializes in making-hand crafted, Bloomington-themed wooden jigsaw puzzles. Custom puzzles are available. •
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Mini-sized Gift Puzzles - 4x6 approximately 30-piece wooden jigsaw puzzles of your favorite sites in Bloomington! The perfect gift for the friend that has moved from town and is feeling a bit homesick. Puzzles for Kids - now with larger puzzle piece sizes featuring stimulating and colorful artwork from area artists! Limited-Edition Shark-themed puzzle - exquisitely crafted wooden puzzle of the famous print ‘Watson and the Shark’ by John Livingston Copley. Approximately 280 piece puzzle features a dozen pieces cut into the shape of sharks. Proceeds from the sale of this puzzle will pay for a cage diving trip with White Sharks.
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RETAIL rELiSh
204 N. Morton St. relishbloomington.com 812-333-2773 info@relishbloomington.com A curated collection of contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories as well as women’s apparel, jewelry, handbags and shoes. • • •
Gift certificates in any amount and no expiration dates. Jewelry from regional and national artists known for creating signature designs using a variety of metals and accents in unusual combinations Bloomington-themed coasters. We did the design work for these 4 images-printed on Italian marble. A favorite gift item.
SOApy SOAp COmpANy
300 W. Hillside Dr. soapysoapcompany.com 812-269-8812 info@soapysoapcompany.com We’re a local handcrafted soap/personal care company that strives to make quality products available to our community. Our products are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, cruelty-free, and halal.
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Sabun Power Bubble-Rosemary Mint is one of our popular bar soaps- our most bubbly and lathery! Provide your choice of scent and logo, and we’ll create custom-branded .05oz promo mini lip balms! For a fast gift, get a Sabun lip balm, or try a variety pack! Peppermint makes your lips tingle!
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RETAIL ThE grEEN NurSEry
101 W. Kirkwood Ave, Suite 107 thegreennursery.com 877-321-8155 customerservice@thegreennursery.com The Green Nursery specializes in modern, healthy products and gifts for moms, babies, and toddlers. THE destination on the square for growing families and baby shower gifts!
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Cloth diapers - The Green Nursery is the Disneyland of diapers in the midwest! We carry a huge selection of easy to use, adorable, and modern cloth diapers. Baby Carriers - TGN offers hands-on helpers with our large selection of baby carriers, wraps, and slings. Stay close to your new baby while you get things done! Sustainable Toys - We carry a large selection of natural, wooden, and recycled toys for newborn through preschool aged children.
ThE wArEhOuSE
426 & 735 South College jeffswarehouse.com 812-337-4545 jeffscofield@hotmail.com We do our best to give Bloomington the sort of store you might find in a bigger city. We are current with trends and travel all over the US to find a nice mix of mid-century, Italian, and industrial furnishing for your home or business. • • •
Mid-century furniture and accessories and decorative arts - amid century dining table and chairs by Cado Amazing industrial furniture - a drafting desk perfect for any home or office Rare 18th century Italian mirrors and other Italian arts
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EAT & DRINK BEA’S SOdA BAr
Mobile Food Truck Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for updates. facebook.com/beas.soda.bar 812-841-4018 beafizzy@gmail.com Vintage camper turned mobile retro soda fountain serving natural hand-crafted sodas, sweet treats, and savory snacks sourced from local and organic ingredients. •
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Natural hand-crafted sodas, including our most popular, the Honey Blossom Crème Soda. The syrup is made with just local honey, organic vanilla bean, and orange blossom water before being added to soda. It’s clean drinking at its finest. Can’t come by the trailer? Special order any of our syrups to give as gifts or to use at home to make sodas, cocktails, over ice cream, or even to sweeten your coffee. We have many treats to offer as sweet gifts to loved ones. Our Bacon Caramel Popcorn, Malted Goat Cheese Fudge, Puppy Chow Candy Bars, and Specialty Pies are just a few of our popular gifts. Don’t forget we’re mobile! That means we also provide custom catering. From the sodas and treats served from the trailer, like our Nutella Bacon Orange Marmalade Croissants, to custom holiday parties and wedding menus done in your home or other venue.
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“I love Bloomington! Bloomington supports the arts and “gets it” — they understand and are not afraid to be bold in their home furnishings.” — The Warehouse
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EAT & DRINK CArdiNAL SpiriTS
922 S. Morton St. cardinalspirits.com 812-202-6789 hello@cardinalspirits.com Cardinals Spirits is a craft distillery and tasting room on the B-Line. We make local, premium vodka, gin, whiskeys, and liqueurs. We offer cocktails, food, tours and bottle carry-out. Come and enjoy high quality locally made spirits. • • • •
If you have anyone on your gift list that enjoys spirits come and pick up a bottle for them. We specialize in producing extraordinary spirits from local ingredients. Come grab a bottle of vodka, gin, liqueurs, or whiskey. Spirit Sampler: small bottles of locally made craft spirits, available individually, in pairs, or three-packs. Pick your own combo. Moscow Mule Kit: A bottle of vodka, ginger beer, and our pure copper mugs. The Perfect Whiskey Glass: After years of research in Scotland with the best Scotch distillers in the world, our whiskey expert found this glass to best express the nose and taste of a fine whiskey. This is the perfect gift for the whiskey drinker who has everything.
ThE ChOCOLATE mOOSE
401 S. Walnut St. Check faceboook.com/moosebtown for updates chocolatemoosebloomington.com 812-333-0475 jloveless@chocolatemoosebloomington.com The Chocolate Moose has been serving Bloomington and its visitors with the highest quality homemade ice cream since 1933. Not in the mood for sweets? Try one of our hot sandwiches made with Butcher’s Block quality meats or an all-beef coney dog made with our homemade coney sauce. • • •
Homemade Pints: All of your favorite flavors, including Vegan, are ready to go in our pre-made pints! Chocolate Moose T-Shirt: What better way to show your great taste in ice cream than a Chocolate Moose T-Shirt? Gift Certificate: Have a picky friend? A Chocolate Moose Gift Certificate is a great way to let whomever you’re buying for create the ultimate ice cream creation to their liking. Everyone’s a winner.
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EAT & DRINK hOpSCOTCh COFFEE
235 W. Dodds St. hopscotchcoffee.com 812-369-4811 info@hopscotchcoffee.com We roast coffee in house and sell specialty coffee, beverages, smoothies, and snacks. Although we aren’t yet certified, our coffee is organic, mostly fair trade, and sourced from the best coffee farms in the world. • • •
A Hopscotch gift bag includes a mug, a gift card, and beans of your choice. Give fresh beans with a Hopscotch punch card! Take a shopping break for a single-origin espresso paired with a single-origin Videri chocolate.
kiNg dOugh pizzA
108 W. 6th St. + Mobile wood fired pizza oven facebook.com/kingdoughpizza jadamsweet@gmail.com King Dough Pizza specializes in wood fired pizzas made with quality ingredients, by quality folks! • • •
Visit our new location on the North side of the square. Choose your favorite topping and watch your pie cook in our wood fired oven. Having an event and want fresh pizza on site? We have a mobile oven that comes to you! We’re more than just pizza, we have fine salads, gelato, and so many other things to choose from!
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EAT & DRINK NiCk’S ENgLiSh huT
423 E. Kirkwood Ave. nicksenglishhut.com 812-332-4040 Since 1927, we have been in the same location serving great food, drinks, and great service. We are known for our strombolis, pizza, burgers, grilled salmon and panini sandwiches • • •
Take a stroll through our establishment and be in awe from the memorabilia adorning our walls. Quench your thirst from a large selection of craft beer on tap. Sit and relax while our staff prepares you a meal you won’t forget!
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5 Convenient Locations in Monroe County www.pizzaxbloomington.com pizzax@bloomington.com Pizza X has been delivering “pizza to the people” since 1982. Our delicious pizzas and breadstix are handcrafted daily using freshly made dough and sauces delivered by our own commissary. • •
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Interested in trying something new? In addition to our expansive list of toppings, Pizza X offers over 14 delicious speciality pizzas to satisfy all of your cravings! Give the gift of Pizza X! Our gift cards are perfect for all of the locals and IU students in your life! Pizza X gift cards are offered in any denomination, and available for purchase online, or at any of our 5 convenient Monroe County locations. No coupon needed! Pizza X offers Everyday Deals, including our Big X Bargain, Volume Deal, and Little 500 Deal. Save on our delicious pizza and breadstix all day, every day!
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“The camaraderie between local businesses in Bloomington is phenomenal and we're excited to be a part of Local First. — Upland Brewing Co.
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EAT & DRINK SwiTChyArd BrEwiNg COmpANy
1320 S Rogers St SwitchyardBrewing.com 812-335-1492 michael@switchyardbrewing.com We are the first, new construction, destination brewpub in Bloomington. Being built from the ground up has allowed us to plan for a memorable customer experience. Bring your family and your dog and hang out on our expansive patio. We look forward to seeing you soon! • • •
Be a part of history and help us Build the Brewery--buy a brick, block, or paver today at www.ShareOurCraft.com Check out our spent grain bread, pizza dough, dog treats with grain from our batches of beer. Get your Swag at our online store! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on our progress.
upLANd BrEwiNg CO.
350 W. 11th Street 4060 Profile Pkwy 812-336-2337 uplandbeer.com 812-336-2337 info@uplandbeer.com Known as “The Upland,” our HQ in beautiful Bloomington is not just a restaurant. It’s a throwback to pubs of old, where friends and neighbors gathered to share old stories and create new ones. •
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Beer was our first love and our seasonal beers are constantly rotating. At any given time the Brewpub will have ten beers on tap for you to choose from. If you find it hard to choose, order a sampler and enjoy a 5oz. glass from each of our seven taps! See where the magic happens at the brewpub and take a Sour Ale Brewery Tour! Tours Available: Saturdays and Sundays at 3 and 4PM. During this tour we will look at our sour brewery and barrel room. Eat like a Hoosier and try our classic Hoosier Tenderloin Sandwich. House breaded tenderloin served with lettuce, tomato, onion on a toasted Kaiser bun!
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EAT & DRINK upTOwN CAFé
102 E. Kirkwood Ave. the-uptown.com 812-339-0900 uptown@the-uptown.com Full service restaurant and cocktail bar, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch, since 1976. Lively late-night bar crowd and excellent bartenders. • • •
Uptown Crab Cake, Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach. New Orleans-style brunches. Eggs Benedict, Eggs Maryland, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Huevos Rancheros, Mimosa, Housemade Bloody Mary! Serious Cocktail Bar, great spirit selection, fine wines, craft and international beers!
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207 S. College Ave. backdoorbloomington.com 812-333-3123 thebackdoorbloomington@gmail.com Your friendly local queer bar and lounge offers something (nearly) every day of the week for folks of every spot and stripe: burlesque and drag shows, bands, theatre, films, free karaoke on Sundays, and of course a dance party every Friday and Saturday night. • • •
Feel free to contact us about hosting your next event, fundraiser, or private party. Show your unicorn pride and purchase one of our locally-printed, super-soft t-shirts! Every Sunday features $2.50 drafts and a FREE karaoke dance party with DJ English.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ThE BiShOp
123 S. Walnut St. info@thebishopbar.com 812-333-4700 thebishopbar.com Our bar is open without cover charge 7 days a week. We specialize in craft beer, spirits, and providing an alternative to the college bars of Kirkwood. Check the website for a full list of upcoming shows and events!
BLEEdiNg hEArTLANd rOLLEr dErBy PO Box 1442 bleedingheartlandrollerderby.com info.bhrd@gmail.com
Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby is Bloomington’s flat-track roller derby league. Founded in August 2006 by a small group of women with a vision. We now consist of two teams and more than 30 skaters, all committed to bringing the excitement and athleticism of modern roller derby to south-central Indiana! •
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Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby skaters love their fans, and can’t think of anything better than a full house on game day! Come watch us play: it will be an experience you won’t soon forget! For league updates and ticket information, follow us on Twitter or become our fan on Facebook. Want to play roller derby? Contact recruitment.bhrd@gmail.com to find out about opportunities to meet skaters at the local roller rink and to join our striver contingent, the Disorderlies. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a taste of derby! Want to be involved with roller derby, but don’t want to play? Bleeding Heartland Roller Derby wants YOU! Two hours of volunteering on bout day gets you in for free! Contact volunteer.bhrd@gmail.com for more info.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BuSkirk-ChumLEy ThEATEr & ThE BCT BOX OFFiCE 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. buskirkchumley.org 812-323-3020
The BCT Box Office & Visitors Center, in addition to selling tickets for events at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and across the community, sells items by local artists and items of local interest. • • •
The new BCT ornament features the distinctive "dogbone" shape and is locally made. Historic marquee letters make a unique gift. Give the gift of the arts with a BCT Box Office gift certificate.
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415 W. 4th St ifellbloomington.com 812-361-6719 The I Fell Building houses dozens of working artists studios, small businesses, and a gallery. •
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First Fridays at the I Fell features a different art show each month in the large gallery with an opening on the first Friday of the month from 6-9:00pm. The gallery is also available to rent for private parties, receptions, and small concerts. A dozen private artist studios are available for rent at various price points; some of our artists like to share studio space, so if you are looking for a unique, industrial, loft-like space, contact us at the Fell. Fell artist sponsored events happen throughout the year including a holiday art show in December. Fell artists’ studios are open and their work is always available for purchase during First Fridays at the Fell.
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iNdiANA uNivErSiTy CiNEmA 1213 E. Seventh St. cinema.indiana.edu 812-855-CINE iucinema@indiana.edu
IU Cinema is a world-class venue and curatorial program with classic and arthouse repertory film screenings almost daily. The Cinema also regularly hosts many influential and groundbreaking filmmakers. •
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Each semester, IU Cinema delves into the extraordinary wealth of diversity and creativity found throughout the Indiana University campus, within the Bloomington community, and across the filmmaking world to collaborate on presenting profound and exceptional cinematic experiences. Invest in IU Cinema’s mission and help make great films and an incredible theatrical experience accessible to our entire community. You can have your name live in perpetuity as part of the IU Cinema legacy by purchasing a Cinema seat or donate to the IU Cinema General Fund to support the Cinema’s greatest needs. Our 2015–2016 season promises remarkable opportunities to engage with iconic and inspiring filmmakers, explore a celebration of cinematic stories from across the world, enjoy silent films with live musical accompaniment, and endeavor to see your favorite classic films as never before on the big screen.
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“I have watched the number of local businesses build throughout the years and have been inspired by the mentality that local is better and matters. Locally owned and operated businesses can only survive when there is a strong relationship between owners and customers. That seems to thrive in Bloomington.” — Samantha Eibling Yoga
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT iNdigO BirdiNg NATurE TOurS, LLC indigobirding.com 812-679-8978 david@indigobirding.com
IndiGo Birding Nature Tours is a personalized guide service to the birds and natural history of south-central Indiana Guide David Rupp customizes each tour to your group’s physical ability, interests, and schedule. •
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Goose Pond Tours: Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in western Greene County is the premiere birding destination in Indiana. This 8000-acre restored wetland can be tough to navigate, but a great diversity of birds (like pelicans, eagles, and owls) can be found with a spotting scope and a professional guide. A trip for up to 5 people averages 6 hours and costs $170 for the group. Other Tours: Back Roads of Brown County, Old Growth Indiana, Lucas Hollow Warblers, Birding the Low Gap Trail and Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge are among the most popular tour experiences. Price depends on size of group and length of tour. Public Tours: Want to join a group for an IndiGo Birding tour? You can see what’s currently offered at indigobirding.com/calendar.php.
mONrOE COuNTy hiSTOry CENTEr 202 E. 6th St. monroehistory.org 812-332-2517
The Monroe County Historical Society (MCHS) strives to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Monroe County’s history, culture, and natural environment by all. • • •
Clay City pottery pieces Local and state history books, fiction and non fiction Historic replica children’s gifts
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TREAT YOURSELF CrOSSFiT BLOOmiNgTON
300 W. Hillside Dr. www.crossfitbloomington.com 812-322-6980 info@crossfitbloomington.com Our workouts are designed to develop significant increases in strength, fitness, and work capacity at a rate that is modified for each individual’s goals and current levels of aptitude and skill. • • •
We offer semi-personal training in a supportive group setting. Every class is ran by a qualified, certified trainer. We offer nutrition tips, yoga classes and personal training.
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From boho-chic to polished stylista, our professionals have the knowledge and talent to help you achieve your best look. Heritage is the spot for the new-wave urban professional to find his ultimate style. Located in a local, neighborhood setting just steps away from the scenic B-line trail, our salon offers an eco-conscious professional salon product line called Neuma.
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TREAT YOURSELF hOOSiEr CrOSSFiT
501 N. Rogers St., Suite C hoosiercrossfit.com 812-340-0360 info@hoosiercrossfit.com At Hoosier CrossFit we provide personal CrossFit training in a group setting. You will receive shared attention with 1-10 other clients. This means that you can have a personal trainer at a price you can afford with some independence. Expect constant attention from your trainer during skill training and an extra push during your workout. In addition, you will receive training on flexibility, mobility, and nutrition. • • •
After becoming a CrossFitter, you can outrun a lifter, and out lift a runner. You stay lean and will never become bulky. Your independence in the real world will sky rocket because you have learned the correct technique to dead lift (pick up objects), clean (pick up an object and bring it to your chest), and push press (pick up an object and put it overhead).
rOyALE hAir pArLOr
116 W. 6th St., Suite 101 royalehairparlor.com 812-360-1860 royalehairparlor@gmail.com We are a salon located in downtown Bloomington that specializes in hair and make-up services. Stylists at Royale have received advanced training in precision and razor cutting, DevaCuts (curly hair), classic hair coloring techniques, and modern color in techniques which include french balayage. Check out our stylists’ bios on the website for more information on their individual skills. We also offer special occasion hair and make-up services. • • •
Mention this listing and receive 10% off of a haircut and one of the following: gloss, hair color, foil highlight. Must be combined services and can only be used once per guest. We offer gift certificates and blow-out packages, call the salon for more info and specials. During the holiday season (November-January) when you spend $50 or more on any retail products receive a free gift bag full of samples of top selling products. We have a wide range of products including Kevin Murphy, DevaCurl, Wella, Sebastian, and Youngblood make
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TREAT YOURSELF SAmANThA EiBLiNg yOgA
2020 E. Arden Dr. www.SamanthaEiblingYoga.com 918-361-0667 SamanthaEiblingYoga@gmail.com I offer private yoga sessions to deepen your personal practice, which are tailored to meet your individual experience level, goals, and needs. Build your practice. Begin your journey! • • •
New Client Special: Purchase two 60 minute Private Sessions and Receive the third session FREE. Limited to once per new client. Looking for a mentor? I offer mentoring for yoga teachers who desire to feel more comfortable with sequencing, theming, class planning, and holding space. Need a girls night in? Or do you have a hectic work life and need yoga in the work place? Small Group Sessions can be tailored to fit your needs.
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205 N. College Ave, Suites 130 & 160 Mon-Sat: 9a-7p, Sun: 11:30a-5p ThatsTheRub.com 812-333-3393 appointments@thatstherub.com Bloomington’s destination for Results Oriented Massage Therapy™, Spa Services, and Body & Bath extravagance. •
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TREAT YOURSELF TriLLium BOdywOrk
205 N. College Ave., Ste 719 Tue, Thur, Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-3:30pm trilliumbodywork.com 812-219-4304 trilliumbodywork@gmail.com Deep tissue therapeutic massage using warm bamboo, CranioSacral Therapy, Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, certified prenatal massage therapist. • • •
A gift certificate for deep tissue massage using warm bamboo is an excellent way to relieve stress, increase range of motion in joints, speed recovery from injury, and treat back pain. CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch therapy that is great for someone that feels like they need to restore balance in their body or wants to relax on a deeper level. Prenatal Massage for the mama-to-be that needs some TLC
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 804 STudiOS CuSTOm wEB dESigN 208 N. Walnut St., Suite 204 804studios.com 812-382-5100 hello@804studios.com
Since 2007, 804 Studios has been a trusted provider of web design, custom website development, website hosting, and Internet marketing services for small businesses and organizations in Bloomington, Indiana and across the U.S. • • •
Update your web presence for this summer. Mention LFB and save 10% off your web design project. Get more customers from Google and Bing with our Search Engine Optimization services. Host your small business website with 804 Studios. Mention LFB to save 10%.
ANN SChErTz phOTOgrAphy PO Box 1403 annschertz.com 812-327-3402 photos@annschertz.com
Professional Commercial Photography on Location Photography specifically specializing in Environmental Portraits, Lifestyle Images, Photojournalism and Events. •
My photography is designed to be used for development of professional brand building on websites, in brochures, and social media.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BAugh ENTErpriSES
1611 S. Rogers St. baughenterprises.com 812-334-8189 michelle@baughenterprises.com Serving the printing, mailing, design, and promotional needs of Bloomington businesses for over 33 years. We want to meet your goals now and insure you get consistent results in the future. • •
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We have a wide variety of promotional products for giveaways and gifts, from staples like pens and coffee mugs, to the latest technology advertising specialties and novelty items. Design, print, and mail your projects with us. Our designer will work with you to get you the best quality product, which we then print on our commercial presses. Then we can help you with your database to mail it to, or provide mailing lists to target your future customers. Our value added services include database and mailing list management, not only full service design but file set up consultation, and fulfillment options. We can do it for you, but also give you tips on how to improve your existing files.
BLuELiNE mEdiA prOduCTiONS 212 W. 4th St. bluelinestyle.com 812-589-7377 art@bluelinestyle.com
At Blueline, we’re all about storytelling. We are a full service creative agency, passionately dedicated to branding. We put ourselves into everything we do –it’s not just another job for us. We want to understand your brand, hear your story and tell it like it’s our own. We love what we do and continually fall in love with our work. We’re devoted to going above and beyond what is considered “good enough” — whether it’s directing a video, creating a logo, rebranding an entire company, developing a website, or generating content. • • •
Our studio. Come drop into our creative space, share a cup of coffee or just a great conversation. Whatever it is you’re sure to come out feeling a little more inspired. Our Gallery. The art is constantly changing as we flip shows on a bi-monthly basis so chances are you’ll enjoy something different each time you stop by. Our Photography. Natural light. Natural settings. Let us showcase you or your event without all the fussy filters.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BriNEgAr EyE CArE
4001 E. 3rd St., Suite 8 brinegareyecare.com 812-339-7995 brinegareyecare@comcast.net Dr. Brinegar brings more than 20 years of experience in medical testing for many eye diseases and abnormalities. Regardless of the problems you are experiencing, we offer a comprehensive range of testing services. • •
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Looking for a unique, thoughtful, as well as useful gift? Why not purchase contact lenses or sunglasses for your special someone? Our optical showroom staff has gift ideas! Have an athlete in the family? Even if your athlete doesn’t wear prescription eyewear, you can show them you care with protective eyewear. We are Monroe County’s only Sport Eye Injury Prevention Center. We have a wide selection of goggles and sunglasses. Doing business locally is important to our practice. Brinegar Eye Care supports our community though sponsorships of non-profit organizations, MCCSC activities, and youth sports teams. Our staff enthusiastically volunteers in the community, and we shop locally. We believe that small business is the backbone of any community and we intend to serve our community for many years to come.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CLuTCh FABriCATiON ANd dESigN LLC 1607 S. Rogers St. www.clutchfab.com 812-384-7388 clutchfab@gmail.com
At Clutch Fabrication we take great pride in designing and creating custom pieces from handrails to furniture. We do simple metal fabrication and welding to uniquely designed pieces for your business or home. • • •
We are a full service metal fabrication shop and always maintains a high quality standard for everything we do. We design furniture to meet your specific style and needs. Although today many things are done by machines, we enjoy being able to use one of the oldest metal working techniques, forging. We like to incorporate more than just metal in our work and also use glass, wood, and reclaimed materials when possible.
CLuTTEr wrANgLEr
clutterwrangler.com 812-330-2353 jaclyn@clutterwrangler.com If you find yourself saying “I can’t find anything around here!”… feeling overwhelmed, like your clutter is draining you of precious time and energy, Jaclyn the Clutter Wrangler is here to help! • • •
Treat yourself to a wrangling session: I’d love to help lasso your messes and corral your clutter. Basic Overhaul: we organize any project or room like the kitchen, bedrooms, closets or basement. Offices: all that paperwork! Make your systems and space conducive to productivity.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES diSCOuNT BLiNdS & vErTiCALS, iNC.
3910 S. Walnut St. Convenient shop-at-home hours blindsandverticals.com 812-333-8412 blinds@bluemarble.net We bring the showroom to you! Our shop-at-home service brings all the samples and colors of our window treatments to your home or office. We can help you pick your product and match your colors in your lighting and your dĂŠcor! We measure and we install!
dOwNSizE mAvEN LLC
Hours by appointment DownsizeMaven.com 812-327-7517 DownsizeMaven@gmail.com The mission of the Downsize Maven is to restore the quality of your life by providing positive solutions to organizing and streamlining your home, office and storage areas. Gift certificates available.
iSu ThE mAy AgENCy
1327 N. Walnut St. (the corner of 17th and Walnut) mayagency.com 812-334-2400 Established in 1949, ISU The May Agency has been providing insurance expertise for Monroe County and surrounding communities for 66 years. As an independent insurance agency, ISU The May Agency has access to dozens of insurance companies so they can find the perfect fit for your insurance needs. Offering home, auto, commercial, life and health insurance products, let ISU The May Agency help you protect the most important things in your life.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES kAyE LEE JOhNSTON CrEATivE kayecreative.com 812-606-9945 kaye@kayecreative.com
Kaye Lee Johnston Creative delivers cohesive print design, web design and brand identity. • •
Website Design — I specialize in designing wordpress templates. I work with a WP programmer who will deliver your custom-designed website template pixel perfect, and ready to fill in with your content, in one week! Print Design — Magazines, brochures, posters, rack cards, etc. kayecreative.com to see what I’ve created for my clients.
L NOggLE ArChiTECTurAL dESigNS 619 W. 13th St. Find me on Houzz! 812-320-5865 lnoggledesigns@gmail.com
We excel in the architectural design of custom homes and renovations, along with commercial interiors. Each project, no matter how large or small, is its own world of possibilities. • •
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A new kitchen. Everyone loves to hang out in the kitchen. Why not make your kitchen look and function at its best? A new porch or deck. Improve your transition between indoor and outdoor living with a gorgeous porch, patio, or deck, and also increase your living space throughout the spring, summer and fall! A custom or second home. Imagine living in a house that has been designed specifically for your very own lifestyle.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES rCv rOOFiNg & SEAmLESS guTTErS 5100 S. Rogers rcvroofing.com 812-369-9369 jnelson@rcvroofing.com
Roofing, gutter, and claims process needs of Bloomington, and all surrounding areas. With quality workmanship and hands-on customer service, RCV Roofing provides services for any size project. • • •
Roof replacements or repairs Seamless gutters, gutter guards and gutter cleaning Attic insulation
TALL + SmALL phOTOgrAphy
817 W. 8th St. tallandsmallphotography.com info@tallandsmallphotography. com Photography that is timeless and artistic with a dash of zaniness. Weddings, portraits, promos, headshots, families, and more! • • •
Portrait Photography - Hip headshots or promotional photos for businesspersons, creative-types, or online daters! Wedding Photography - Fun, hip, and meaningful photojournalistic. Creative portraiture for future marrieds! Photobooth - A super fun photobooth readied for digital downloads for all kinds of shindigs!
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LOCAL LIVING CFC prOpErTiES
320 W. 8th St, Ste 200 cfcproperties.com 812-332-0053 info@cfcincorporated.com CFC’s staff is comprised of professionals with extensive experience, integrity, and expertise. CFC has gained a reputation as a leader in property management dedicated to understanding the needs of our tenants. Our philosophy represents a hallmark of quality, strength and stability in the commercial and residential market place. Our goal is to maintain all properties in top condition while providing exemplary customer service.
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205 N. College Ave, Ste 216 eanongrealty.com 812-327-9232 griffin@homefinder.org Donald Griffin Jr., a Bloomington native, is proud to have served his community for the past 20 years as a real estate broker with vision and integrity. An agent since 1992, Donald’s personal motto is “Making Excellence an Everyday Achievement.” He is professionally dedicated to fulfilling all needs requested in the purchase or sale of a home.
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“Downtown Bloomington is admired for the collection of distinctive, independently owned businesses that care about our community. We are a passionate group supporting ideas and giving to local philanthropic causes to make our entire community stronger. It is a circle of support for each other that makes Bloomington strong.” —Downtown Bloomington, Inc
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LOCAL LIVING OLympuS prOpErTiES
2620 N. Walnut St, Suite 1000 OlyProp.com 812-334-8200 leasing@olympusproperties.com Olympus Properties is a locally owned property management company providing quality service since 2002. Whether you are looking for a home, an office or a weekend getaway, we’re where you want to be! •
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Get a taste of downtown living by staying in one of our fully furnished short term suites at The Mercury. Per night and per week rates are available. Historic buildings, new construction, downtown, or close to campus, Olympus Properties has the perfect home waiting for you! From prime retail spaces downtown to quiet offices with plenty of parking, Olympus Properties has commercial spaces available at a variety of price points to fit your business’ needs.
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LOCAL LIVING pErSimmON iNN
412 W. 4th St. persimmoninn.com 812-318-1280 persimmoninn@gmail.com Persimmon Inn is a family-run inn located in downtown Bloomington’s Prospect Hill Historic District. Our beautifully restored 1910s home offers four delightful guest rooms with private baths and welcoming comforts such as a garden porch and full kitchen. Come stay with us to experience the warmth of the Bloomington community. • •
Book a rejuvenating weekend or romantic getaway with all the comforts of home. Host your visiting family and friends at our convenient downtown location. Gift certificates are available. Our green commitment - we purchase environmentally friendly products for use at the inn such as paper and cleaning products, as well as organic, local bath amenities and refreshments. We are strong supporters of the local economy, making the majority of our purchases right in our neighborhood.
STErLiNg rEAL ESTATE
200 E. 3rd St., Suite B101 trishsterling.com 812-327-5431 trish@trishsterling.com Sterling Real Estate is an independent full-service real estate office owned and operated by Trish Sterling. • • •
A long-time Bloomington resident, Trish is a licensed broker with the state of Indiana. She formed Sterling Real Estate to offer an exceptional service alternative. Respected for her high ethical standards, Trish tackles routine challenges that inevitably accompany real estate transactions with competence, confidence and genuine consideration for her clients. Her professionalism, creative marketing skills and dedication to meeting clients’ needs all contribute to a positive client experience.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOOmiNgTON COmmuNiTy OrChArd
2120 S. Highland Ave. 812-324-4008 outreach@bloomingtoncommunityorchard.org Bloomington Community Orchard is an organization devoted to growing fruit for the community and growing our orcharding skills through educational opportunities. The publicly owned orchard is maintained by volunteers, and the harvest is available to everyone in the community
BLOOmiNgTON pridE, LTd.
PO Box 554 bloomingtonpride.org Sarah.Perfetti@bloomingtonpride.org Bloomington PRIDE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, IN. Through community-based events and services, Bloomington PRIDE creates safe and inclusive spaces, celebrates queer arts, and challenges stereotypes to enrich LGBTQA community culture. Our mission is achieved through Prism Youth Community, our queer youth program for adolescents ages 12-20; the PRIDE Film Festival, a weekend-long celebration of film and live performances; and Summerfest, an annual street party with live entertainment, educational workshops, food, drinks, and interactive activities for all ages. • •
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Purchase a festival pass to attend the PRIDE Film Festival on January 28-30. Tickets are on sale in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s Box Office starting in November. Volunteer with PRIDE! There are multiple volunteer opportunities including longterm leadership positions as well as episodic options for special events. Here’s a list of ways you can get involved: Board of Directors - meets monthly year long Film Festival Steering Committee - meets monthly from May-January Film Selection Committee - meets weekly from April-October Summerfest Steering Committee - meets monthly from March-September Prism Youth Community - meets twice weekly year long Film Festival volunteer - volunteers at least one shift on January 28-30 Summerfest volunteer - volunteers at least one shift throughout the festival Are you a business owner who supports the queer community? Consider sponsorship! Contact Sarah at sarah.perfetti@bloomingtonpride.org for more details.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES dOwNTOwN BLOOmiNgTON iNC.
302 S. College Ave. Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm downtownbloomington.com 812-336-3681 tcoppock@downtownbloomington.com Downtown Bloomington Inc. formed in 1984 as a National Main Street Program. We are funded by downtown supporters focused on the economic and cultural vibrancy of the downtown. We work with volunteers in the areas of promotion, organization development, design and economic development. • • •
Downtown Gift Certificates make wonderful presents that support our community. They can be used at over 80 shops, services, cultural attractions and restaurants. Interested in opening a business in downtown Bloomington? Call our office to hear more about downtown Bloomington and available space. Downtown Bloomington Inc. offers networking opportunities with small businesses and the community. Join us the third Thursday of the month at 8am at the Bloomington Cooking School to learn more.
wFhB COmmuNiTy rAdiO 108 W. 4th St. wfhb.org 812-323-1200 manager@wfhb.org
WFHB is a volunteer-powered, listener-supported, community radio station that exists to provide an open community forum for the exchange and discussion of ideas and issues, and to celebrate and increase the local cultural diversity. • • •
WFHB is Indiana’s first community radio station and has been volunteer-powered and listener-supported since 1993. WFHB broadcasts from an old, refurbished firehouse housed in the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center located in downtown Bloomington. Tune in to your locally grown community radio station at 91.3 / 98.1 / 100.7 / 106.3 We rely heavily on contributions from listeners to provide our award-winning programming. Consider donating today, or donate in the name of a loved one and give the gift of community radio
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COMMUNITY SERVICES wFiu-rAdiO/wTiu-Tv 1229 E. 7th St. indianapublicmedia.org 812-855-5068 wfiu@indiana.edu wtiu@indiana.edu
Every day, listeners and viewers in Bloomington stay connected to what’s going on locally, across the state, nationally and internationally by listening to WFIU-Radio or watching WTIU-TV. • • •
Award-winning local news Commitment to the arts Lifelong learning for all ages
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