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Cardinal Stage’s recent production of ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.’ Musicals “can cost anywhere between 50 to 200 percent more to produce on average than a straight play with a similar cast size,” says Gabe Gloden, Managing Director at Cardinal. Cardinal is committed to bringing quality professional theatre to the region and finding the funding to make that happen while keeping ticket prices affordable. | Photo by Blueline

Keeping Theatre Ticket Prices Low Despite High Production Costs by Julie Warren
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A Cardinal Stage survey shows that producing live theatre can cost ten times more than most people think. Art provides an incalculable benefit to those who experience it, so Cardinal Stage is committed to producing quality professional theatre while keeping ticket prices low. Click here to read how they do it.
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Goods for Cooks has been in business for 45 years, not just because of the products it offers (cookware, food, and decorations) but also because of the relationships it builds, with both experienced and first-time cooks. “We take the time to listen to their stories,” says co-owner Sam Eibling, “about food, travels, and family traditions.”

Goods For Cooks: More Than Goods, For More Than Just Cooks by Julie Warren
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Goods For Cooks has been in business for 45 years, not just because of the products it offers (cookware, food, and decorations) but also because of the relationships it builds, with both experienced and first-time cooks. “We take the time to listen to their stories,” says co-owner Sam Eibling, “about food, travels, and family traditions.” Click here to read more about Goods For Cooks.
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WonderLab’s Science Shows Hit the Road, Wowing Audiences Young and Old
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In a classroom or at camp, at the library or in the office — or even at a favorite brewery — WonderLab’s Outreach program provides fun, informal science education for everyone. “We do this to help people fall in love with science and make it relevant to their lives,” says WonderLab’s Nick Whites. Each experiment and interactive presentation is tailored to a specific audience and topic, and designed to wow audiences. Click here to learn more about WonderLab's Outreach programs.
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Cardinal Stage’s ‘Rounding Third’ Proves Baseball Can Make You Cry (from Laughing) by Julie Warren
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Rounding Third is a sharp comedy by Cardinal Stage about the contrasting styles of two Little League coaches who “act more childish than the kids they coach!” says Director Matt Decker. Writer Julie Warren calls it “a complex show, with developed characters and realistic conflict that make the jokes hit even harder.” Click here to read about Cardinal Stage's next show Rounding Third.
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Limestone Post’s ‘A Sense of Place’: An Art Magazine More Than 200 Years in the Making
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How can the culture, heritage, and history of Bloomington and Monroe County possibly be portrayed in all its diversity and richness? Through paintings, illustrations, photography, poetry, and in-depth stories. Limestone Post’s A Sense of Place includes the work of dozens of local writers, photographers, painters, poets, and other artists. Click here to get a glimpse inside.
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Designing a Fairy Tale: Making Make-Believe Come to Life in Cardinal Stage’s Holiday Musical by Julie Warren
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Set design is a critical part of any theatre production, but designing for a fairy tale means there are “a lot of puzzles to solve to make the set work,” says Kate Galvin, Artistic Director at Cardinal Stage. But for the upcoming production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, she says C. David Higgins and his team delivered. Click here to read about Higgins and his set design for Cardinal’s holiday musical.
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Hoosier Heights offers a variety of climbing experiences and welcomes climbers of all ages and expertise. The new gym has bouldering, a classic belay as well as an auto-belay system, and a ropes room. In addition, the new location in McDoel Gardens has a community room, yoga classes, and exercise equipment.

New Hoosier Heights Location Creates a ‘Culture of Community’ for Climbers of All Levels by Julie Warren
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For 20 years, Hoosier Heights has seen new climbers become enthusiasts, and that is why they make a focused effort to ensure everyone feels welcome when they walk into the gym. The new location in a repurposed church in McDoel Gardens is a gathering place for friends and fellow climbers and offers an inviting space for those trying climbing for the first time. Click here to learn more about Hoosier Heights’ offerings and what to expect on your first visit to the gym.
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“There are so many talented people in Bloomington and the state, but it can be hard for them to get their products to market,” says Talia Halliday, owner of Gather : handmade shoppe & Co.:. “I want to help them be successful and help build a supportive community.” Gather stocks handmade goods by more than 250 makers and artists and hosts pop-up events that give the opportunity to showcase the breadth of their work and to engage with customers firsthand. | Photo by Anna Powell Teeter

Gather : handmade shoppe & Co.: Pop-up Events Build a Supportive Community for Makers by Julie Warren
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Gather : handmade shoppe & Co.: is hosting special pop-up events during the holidays to showcase the work of a variety of makers and give customers the opportunity to engage with artists firsthand. “There are so many talented people in Bloomington and the state, but it can be hard for them to get their products to market,” says owner Talia Halliday. “I want to help them be successful and help build a supportive community.” Makers from Tactile Melodies, Virtuous Bee, and 407 Botanicals all speak to how Halliday has done just that. Click here to read more about how Gather brings makers, artists, and shoppers together.
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Gabe Gloden (fourth from the right), Managing Director of Cardinal Stage, traveled to New York to accept the National Theatre Company Grant. “We are the first company in Indiana to receive this honor,” he says. Gloden adds a bit of a reality check about the limited opportunities for the Hoosier arts: “There are no private foundations in this state that provide general operating support for performing arts organizations in our region. The performing arts funding ecosystem in Indiana is one of the worst in the country.” | Image courtesy of Cardinal Stage

Grant from American Theatre Wing Starts ‘a New Chapter of Excellence’ for Cardinal Stage by Julie Warren
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Cardinal Stage is the first theatre company in Indiana to receive the prestigious National Theatre Company Grant from the American Theatre Wing (the organization that administers the Obie and Tony Awards). “This grant recognizes Cardinal in the national theatre arena and shows our viability and sustainability as a significant company,” says Cardinal’s board president, Caroline Dowd-Higgins. Click here to read about what the award means for Cardinal and local theatre.
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Conscientious Consumption: Global Gifts Improves Equity, Sustainability, and Human Rights Around the World with Gifts That Keep on Giving by Julie Warren
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The saying goes that money is power, but even the smallest purchases can make a powerful impact. Being more thoughtful about what we buy and where we buy it can change the world. Global Gifts makes it easy to be a conscientious consumer who makes a difference — one artisan at a time — with beautiful jewelry, accessories, and home goods at fair prices. Click here to read more about Global Gifts’ fair trade business model and their artisans from around the world.
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One Bucket at a Time: Green Camino Customers Share Composting Stories by Julie Warren
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Green Camino is saving biodegradable waste from the landfill, one bucket at a time — and they are making it easy for people to produce less trash. As the new benefit corporation celebrates their first year of business, their customers — individuals, families, and businesses — share their composting stories. Click here to read more about Green Camino’s curbside composting services and environmental advocacy in the community.
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Bridging the Divide on Social Issues — Cardinal Stage Addresses Freedom of Religion with New Play and Local Partnerships by Julie Warren
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“How do you bridge the divide when you fundamentally disagree with someone on something that is a core part of your identity?” asks Kate Galvin, Artistic Director of Cardinal Stage. Cardinal’s production of The Christians addresses this question on and off the stage through partnerships with the City of Bloomington, Indiana University, and the For Freedoms Project. Click here to read more about the play and opportunities for open conversation about faith, doubt, and freedom of religion.
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