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Newsletter Sept. 2011 Serving Bloomington and Monroe Co. |
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Thanks to all who participated in Going Local Week 2011!
Going Local Week hosted 34 events in 25 different local and regional businesses. Local First Indiana worked with the Local Growers Guild to gather all of our members together and work on a week of celebration for all things local. Events included art openings, theater showings, author readings, concerts, business specials, local food specials in restaurants, a Chef's Challenge, a farm tour, a bar tour, tours of downtown Bloomington, and various fundraisers for other local nonprofits. Local First Indiana provided a beautifully designed calendar and organized a number of successful tours called Where the Locals Go, that allowed newcomers to mingle with locals in some of Bloomington's most celebrated haunts. We look forward to being able to do more tours in the future that go beyond the walking range. |
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October Mixer at WFHB!
108 W. 4th St.
Thurs. Oct. 13, 5:30-7:30pm
Special Guests: Members of WFHB, with guest appearances by WFHB staff and DJs.
More details to follow! This is a great chance to get a good look behind the scenes at our local, award-winning community run radio station! |
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 Where the Locals Go Tour
A walking tour of downtown Bloomington
Join our tour guides for a fun and inspiring walking tour of downtown Bloomington. These tours highlight the history of some of the buildings and local, independent businesses in downtown Bloomington--a great way to get to know our City better! |
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 Update on Stand with Main Street
Amazon Makes A Deal And State Loses Out
Grant Monahan's Op Ed for the Indianapolis Star |
New Local First Indiana Members!
See the full list of Local First Indiana Members in our Directory |
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Patricia's Wellness Arts Cafe and Quilter's Comfort Tea
725 W. Kirkwood
812-331-0886
Grand opening on Oct. 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Share our tasty, nutritious, delicious, vitalized teas also being served at the ROOTS on the Square, Max's, Bloomingfoods Downtown and East, Rachael's Cafe, Runcible Spoon and the Players Pub (also available for purchase) where it is the official local tea! Enjoy teas hot or cold: Original Blend, Cold Thyme, I LOVE Me, Owl and Pussy Cat's Berry Green, Players Pub's Bluesy Green, All Ears and Orange Earl Green. |
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 Athena
116 N. Walnut
Founded in 1980, Athena's inventory includes many handmade items from all over the World & U.S. Often called an "alternative" gift store, the store carries many unusual and hand-picked gifts that are not typically found just anywhere. Athena buys from many Fair Trade Suppliers in various countries, and also occasionally imports goods through personal travels. |
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 The Ryder Magazine and Film Series
www.theryder.com
The Ryder magazine is Bloomington's free magazine of the arts and popular culture. The magazine is distributed in over 250 locations in and around Bloomington and the IU campus.The Ryder Film Series has presented the best in foreign-language, independent and classic American films in Bloomington for30 years. Films are shown in the IU Fine Arts Theaters (there are two screening rooms), FARM, Woodburn Hall, Bear's Place, and IU Cinema.
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We would also like to thank the following for their continued Membership:
Showers Inn Bed and Breakfast
Upland Brewery
Nick's English Hut
Mr. Copy
Baugh Enterprises
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Member News
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Spo oky Papermaking at Twisted Limb Paperworks
1122 South Morton Street
Enjoy cider and treats in our decorated studio while listening to haunted music and making Halloween-themed handmade paper with names like Headless Horseman, Dragon's Breath, Children of the Corn, Eye of Newt, and Cobwebs!
See Facebook event page for times and prices. |
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Monroe County History Center Presents Haunted Hoosier History
202 E. 6th St.
admin@monroehistory.org
Sat., Oct. 22nd 6pm
$20.00 per person or $30.00 for two for the entire evening,
$10.00 per person or $20.00 for two for the driving tour only
RSVP by October 7th.
Hop on the bus to some of the most haunted locations in Monroe County! We will visit Stepp Cemetery, Reed Hall, Matthew's Mansion, Rose Hill Cemetery, Paris Dunning House and many more locations. You will hear about the hauntings that have occurred at these locations and events that took place to make these spirits unable to rest! Dinner provided. A ghost hunt will take place at the museum, complete with paranormal investigators. |
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Monroe Co. History Ctr. Presents an Iron Fence Restoration Workshop
admin@monroehistory.org
The MCHC Cemetery Committee presents a 2 day info and restoration workshop.
Oct. 14, 6:30-8pm Public talk about preservation of historic iron, free! MoCo History Ctr.
Oct. 15 9am-4pm, workshop to repair the Seward Iron Fence, $20 (includes lunch) Cole/County Farm Cemetery. |
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 Monroe County History Center Presents A Teddy Bear Picnic
admin@monroehistory.org
Sat., Oct. 1, from 1-3pm $2
202 E. 6th St.
This action-packed afternoon will celebrate the magic between young children and their dearest "friends," their teddy bears, dolls and stuffed buddies. There will be games, music, snacks and more!
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Plan your fall visit to Oliver Winery Now!
8024 N. State Rd. 37
Oliver Creekbend is finding 2011 to be one of their best seasons due to the weather, with spectacular fruit ripeness and zero rot!
Plan your fall visit to see beautiful fall-inspired gardens, Creekbend Vineyard Tours, picnics at the winery, and heirloom pumpkins, gourds, and squash from Creekbend Vineyard. |
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Cardina l Stage Season 2011/2012 Has Started!
www.cardinalstage.org
Find info here for info about a subscription for the season (6, 5, or 4 shows) at a Premium or Super Saver rate.
All My Sons, Sept. 1-18
A masterful exploration of a family trying to live up to impossible ideals in post-World War II society.
Click, Clack, Moo, Oct. 8-16
A toe-tapping musical for kids about communicating and compromising - and it will have your entire family mooing with delight!
Red Hot Patriot, Oct. 28-Nov. 18
A tribute to the profane, boot-wearing, beer swilling rebel Molly Ivins, who proves that there is nothing more patriotic, or more hilarious, than dissent.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct. 29, 7:30 and 11:30 (2 showings only!)
Fundraiser for Cardinal's Educational Programming
Spiced with sweet transvestites, mad scientists, and a big chunk of Meat Loaf, The Rocky Horror Picture Show also features a pre-show costume contest with terrific prizes. Goodie bags will also be sold at the door and there will also be a cash bar before, during, and between screenings.
Annie, Dec. 16-Jan 1st
This Depression-era comic strip about a little orphan's rags-to-riches transformation has become one of the most beloved of American musicals.
Bill W. and Dr. Bob, Feb 2-19
This is the amazing story of the men who founded Alcoholics Anonymous and the women who created Al Anon.
Bachelorette, Mar. 22-Apr 8
A very dark and very funny look at friendship and betrayal on the way to the altar.
Big River, May 10-20
With its toe-tapping tunes (award winning score from Roger Miller), this irresistible coming-of-age story will hook you, whether you're 9 or 90.
Go, Dog, Go!, June 16-24
Whether you're a big dog, little dog, yellow dog, or green dog, you'll want to make your way to the Waldron for this Dog Party!
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Local First Indiana Sustaining Members
click on the logos below to link to the webpages
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The Center for Sustainable Living is the Fiscal Sponsor for Local First Indiana
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Rock the Block at Athena's Pre-Lotus Party
N. Walnut, across from the Courthouse
Free, Sat. Sept. 24
5-6pm High energy performance from Zimdiana, incorporating Marimbas, Drum Set, and traditional Zimbabwean Dance.
6-7pm Come inside for more live music with Mbiras (African thumb pianos) and refreshments.
*Athena is open until 11pm on Fri. and Sat. during Lotus.
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Local First Indiana Steering Committee
Una Winterman, Director
Tiffany Guridy, Member Relations
Carly McCall, Marketing Director
Rick Dietz, Stranger's Hill Farm
Jessika Hane, Oliver Winery
Darcy Harvey, Bloomingfoods
George Huntington, Stranger's Hill Farm, Bloomingfoods
Sheryl Woodhouse-Keese, Twisted Limb Paperworks
Liz Sanders, Laughing Planet, SOMA, The Village Deli
Marcella Hughes, Friends of Art Books
Benjamin Schultz, Indiana University
Alexandra Simmons, Indiana University Credit Union
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Local First Indiana is a non-profit organization committed to supporting and promotinglocally 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 the unique local character.
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