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| 07/27/2010 |
National Girls’ Softball Tournament Starts Next Week
The USA/ASA Girls’ 12 and Under Class A Fastpitch National Tournament begins in Bloomington next week, with a record 101 teams from across the U.S. coming to compete for the national championship title.
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| 06/10/2010 |
Indiana's Twisted Trail Launches Promotion, Website
Indiana’s Twisted Trail will officially open to visitors this week, with the launch of the trail website, www.indianatwistedtrail.com. . The Twisted Trail, traveling from East to West, encompasses the three communities of Columbus, Nashville and Bloomington, where visitors will find some of the most inspiring art, architecture, museums, galleries, wineries, small farms and natural beauty in the Midwest.
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| 06/03/2010 |
Celebrate Indiana Limestone Heritage during the Month of June
Limestone is one of the most influential components to the culture, history and economy of southern Indiana. To help celebrate this heritage, the Monroe and Lawrence County communities have designated June as Limestone Month.
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| 06/02/2010 |
Bloomington/Monroe County CVB
The Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the continuation of a successful grant program that will provide funding to Bloomington area festivals and events. The program encourages the development of events that will contribute positively to the growth of tourism in the area.
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| 05/20/2010 |
Local Tourism Organizations Awarded & Celebrated
To celebrate National Tourism Week, the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted a reception on May 19 at the Pictura Gallery in downtown Bloomington. This reception was attended by local tourism industry professionals, and awards were presented to organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative, and collaboration in the last year.
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| 04/12/2010 |
Bloomington Celtic Culture Weekend
Enthusiasts of Irish language and tradition will once again meet in Bloomington to celebrate and learn about Celtic culture. The event will take place April 16-18 at the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) and other Bloomington locations.
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| 04/05/2010 |
Bloomington Welcomes the Porcelain Art Exhibit and Show
The Porcelain Art Exhibit and Show will make its first ever stop in Bloomington on April 15th-17th. The event will be held at the Bloomington Convention Center and the exhibit is open to the public with no charge for admission.
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| 04/05/2010 |
Bloomington to host Indiana Association
The Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Monroe County Community School Corporation Adult Education are proud to host the Indiana Association for Adult and Alternative Education (IAACE) Conference, April 8-9. The conference, themed ‘Solid as a Rock,’ will offer guidance on making changes in Indiana’s Adult Education programs at a time of regionalization and cutbacks, combined with a multitude of information, entertainment, honors and awards and even a little bit of fun.
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| 03/10/2010 |
Bloomington Welcomes Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
The Alliance of Indiana Rural Water is bringing their annual Spring Conference to the Bloomington Convention Center, beginning March 15. This year marks the seventh consecutive year that the group has met at the Convention Center, bringing approximately 400 attendees to the Bloomington area.
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| 03/04/2010 |
Upland Brewing Co. presents
To celebrate the release of our specialty Belgain-style ale, Infinite Wisdom Tripel, Upland is bringing world renowned artist Norton Wisdom and Chicago's premier progressive bluegrass band, Cornmeal, to Bloomington
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| 03/01/2010 |
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show: The Next Generation
Bloomington’s annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show welcomes three very special new exhibitors this year. There are three young quilters with creations in this year’s show, ages 7-9. IHQS Quilt Show organizers are very excited to be displaying works from the next generation of quilters.
All three of these talented young ladies have close ties to the Bloomington area: sisters Greta and Marta Stephenson are Bloomington residents; Elaine Hilton lives in Greenfield, but spends a lot of time in Bloomington visiting her grandparents.
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| 03/01/2010 |
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show Returns to Bloomington
Now in its 19th year, the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show (IHQS) continues to offer a unique experience for both quilting enthusiasts and anyone who simply appreciates the artistic nature of quilting. This year’s show will take place March 4-6 at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center.
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| 02/16/2010 |
Bloomington to host 2010 NIRCA
The National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA) recently announced the site for the 2010 NIRCA Cross Country National Championship. Bloomington, Indiana was chosen from a pool of several cities across the country to host this prestigious running event, to be held on November 13, 2010.
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| 01/26/2010 |
19th Annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show
Now in its 19th year, the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show (IHQS) continues to offer a unique experience for both quilting enthusiasts and anyone who simply appreciates the artistic nature of quilting. This year’s show will take place March 4-6 at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center.
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| 01/22/2010 |
New 2010 Bloomington/Monroe County
The Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau (BMCCVB) is pleased to announce the release of the 2010 edition of the annual Visitors Guide for Bloomington and Monroe County. The guide is designed to help visitors to the area find their way around and identify activities, attractions and dining options that fit their interests. This year’s guide celebrates the rich tapestry of visual arts in the B-town area.
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| 01/13/2010 |
19th Annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show Seeks Entries
Annual quilt show and competition will be held March 4-6, 2010 and will award $17,000 in prizes. Entries are sought in each of 10 categories. All entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2010.
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| 05/28/2009 |
27th Annual Taste of Bloomington
The 27th Annual Taste of Bloomington will be Saturday, June 20 from 3 pm to 11 pm at Showers Common in Downtown Bloomington. Admission is $6 with children under 12 admitted free.
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| 05/15/2009 |
Bloomington CVB Presents Annual Hospitality Awards
The 7th Annual Bloomington Hospitality Awards were presented on Thursday, May 14th during a reception at the new Showers Inn. The Hospitality Awards are presented each year during National Tourism Week by the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to highlight the local tourism industry.
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| 03/31/2009 |
Indiana State Senior Bowling Tournament Rolls into Bloomington this Weekend
The event will take place April 4-11 and April 13-19, bringing between 1,500 and 2,000 bowlers to the Bloomington area to compete for senior state championship honors in a variety of divisions. The estimated economic impact of the event is $2.7 million.
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| 03/26/2009 |
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to Bloomington
The world tour of this mountain-themed film festival makes its annual stop in Bloomington at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on April 5. Tickets are $12 per person ($8 for IU students).
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| 03/19/2009 |
2009 AAU Girls’ Super Regional Tournament
The Hoosier Sports Corp is pleased to welcome participants in the 2009 AAU Girls’ Super Regional Basketball Tournament to the Bloomington area this weekend. The event will take place Friday through Sunday, bringing 40 girls’ basketball teams between the ages of eight and 16 together to compete for qualified spots at this year’s National Tournament.
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| 03/11/2009 |
Bloomington Welcomes Alliance of Rural Water
The Alliance of Rural Water Annual Spring Conference is expected to bring 200 attendees to the Bloomington area for an economic impact of nearly $50,000.
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| 02/18/2009 |
Monroe County Welcomes Show Choir Competition
The 17th Annual Contest of Champions Show Choir Invitational, scheduled for February 28th will bring junior high and high school students from across the Midwest to compete for top honors at Edgewood High School in Ellettsville. More than 30 groups of students will be on hand, totaling over 1,300 student musicians and performers all in one venue. According to the event organizers, the estimated economic impact of this event for the Monroe County area is between $25,000 and $35,000.
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| 02/17/2009 |
Bloomington Recognized as Sports Destination to Watch in 2009
Bloomington has long enjoyed an outstanding reputation among sports event organizers as a destination for all kinds of athletic events and tournaments. That reputation was reinforced with the city’s recent recognition as one of 41 Destinations to Watch in 2009. The list was compiled by SportsEvents Magazine based on nominations from their readers within the sports event planning industry.
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| 02/09/2009 |
Bloomington and IU Welcome MBLGTAC Conference
The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference meeting will take place in Bloomington Feb. 13-15 on the IU campus. The event will bring approximately 1,500 people to the area, resulting in nearly $550,000 in economic impact to the area.
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| 01/23/2009 |
Bloomington to host '09 AAU Girls' Super Regional
The Hoosier Sports Corp is pleased to announce that Bloomington has once again been chosen to host one of the many Girls’ Basketball Super Regional events that will be held across the nation. These Super Regional events are held to qualify teams for the AAU Girls’ National Tournament. The Bloomington Super Regional is scheduled to be held March 20-22 and is expected to bring between 30 and 40 teams between the ages of eight and 16 to the Bloomington area.
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| 01/22/2009 |
Bloomington to Host USBC Senior Bowling Tournament
The Hoosier Sports Corp is pleased to announce that Bloomington has been chosen as the host city for the 2009 Indiana State United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Senior Tournament, to be held in April.
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| 01/15/2009 |
Bloomington CVB Announces 2009 Tourism Marketing Grant Recipients
Seven events have been awarded marketing grant monies totalling $21,000. Funds were awarded based on a variety of criteria including economic impact and growth potential. Grant recipients hope that the extra advertising dollars focused on out-of-town residents will lure additional visitors to the area, despite the current tough economic climate.
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| 01/12/2009 |
New Breakaway Visitors Guide Now Available
The 2009 edition of the Bloomington Visitors Guide is now available. This year's guide celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the release of the 1979 Oscar-winning film, Breaking Away. The now-classic coming of age movie with a bicycling theme was filmed entirely on location in and around Bloomington, Indiana.
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| 01/06/2009 |
Bloomington Offers Affordable Travel Option
In response to the regional economic climate, Bloomington has launched a Winter Package offer for travelers looking to breakaway a little closer to home this season. Available at several area hotels, a special $99 hotel rate is offset by $99 in coupons, special offers and other incentives from area merchants. It's as close as you can get to a free getaway!
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| 11/24/2008 |
Bloomington CVB goes after Faith Based meetings
The Bloomington/Monroe County CVB recently attended the Rejuvenate conference, which brings together destination sales professionals with meeting planners specializing in faith based meetings.
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| 11/13/2008 |
Bloomington to host 2010 National Softball Tournament
Bloomington will host the USA/ASA Girls 12-U Class A Fast Pitch National Championship August 1-8, 2010. This tournament is expected to attract approximately 80 teams and more than 2000 visitors to the community.
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| 11/05/2008 |
Bloomington Receives #1 Ranking from Advocate.com
Recently ranked number one on a list of gay and lesbian friendly small town getaways compiled jointly by Advocate.com and OutTraveler.com, Bloomington offers travelers of all kinds a great option for an affordable getaway anytime, but may be especially attractive during the current economic slowdown.
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| 07/24/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes ASA National Championship
The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Girls’ Class A 10 and Under Fast Pitch National Championship will be held in Bloomington, July 29 - Aug. 2. The event comes to the Bloomington area as a result of a long-standing partnership between the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department and the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The event will bring an estimated $1.3 million to the area economy.
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| 07/11/2008 |
Speedo Championship Series Makes a Splash with Record Attendance
Indiana University’s Counsilman/Billingsly Aquatic Center is once again gearing up to host the Speedo Championship Series swimming event. This major tournament series showcases some of the top swimming talent in the country and will take place July 15-19. More than 800 swimmers will take part in this year’s Speedo Champions Series
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| 07/09/2008 |
Bloomington Hosts 2008 Hoosier Hoedown Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
The Hoosier Sports Corporation, a Division of the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is pleased to welcome the 2008 Hoosier Hoedown Ultimate Frisbee Tournament to Karst Farm Park, July 11-13. Now in its fifth year, the Hoosier Hoedown expects to draw nearly 30 teams for the three-day tournament.
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| 07/01/2008 |
Bloomington CVB Announces New Tourism Grant Program
Up to $25,000 in grant funding will be available in 2009 to organizations planning events or festivals within the boundaries of Monroe County. Complete application details are available at http://www.visitbloomington.com/grants.
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| 06/30/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes Biennial Conference on Chemistry Education
Bloomington is gearing up to host the 2008 Biennial Conference on Chemistry Education (BCCE), July 9-12. The meeting will be held at various venues on the Indiana University Campus and will bring 1,400 attendees and an estimated $1.2 million in economic impact to the Bloomington area.
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| 06/30/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes AAU Girls' National Championship
Nearly 30 teams will compete in Bloomington, July 4-12, for the AAU Division II Girls' Basketball National Championship. Opening Ceremonies will be held July 4 at 5:30 pm at Assembly Hall on the Indiana University Campus. Spectators are welcome to attend tournament play at the Bloomington SportsPlex, July 5-12.
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| 06/11/2008 |
Drum Corps International Sponsorships Available
Bloomington is preparing to host the 2008 Drum Corps International World Championships, August 7-9 at Memorial Stadium on the Indiana University campus. Hosting an event of this magnitude will be a community-wide effort and many resources are needed to produce a successful championship. Several levels of sponsorships are available to local business owners to showcase their businesses to the thousands of fans that will visit Bloomington, August 7-9.
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| 06/11/2008 |
New Bloomington Adventure Guides Now Available
The Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau has recently released the first in a series of new Adventure Guides focusing on outdoor recreation in the Bloomington area. Whimsically subtitled “Splash!,” this first brochure focuses on the recreational opportunities available at the area’s three lakes; Lake Lemon, Griffy Lake and Lake Monroe.
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| 06/10/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes Indiana Economic Development Association
Bloomington is pleased to host the summer meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Association, bringing about 150 attendees and $18,000 in economic impact to the area. The IEDA event is just one of several conferences taking place in June, bringing a combined estimated total of $99,000 in ecnonomic impact.
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| 06/02/2008 |
One Weekend: Two Great Festivals
Enjoy locally and regionally created works of art at the Arts Fair on the Square,
plus experience live entertainment and unique, local flavors from over 40 Bloomington-area restaurants at Taste of Bloomington.
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| 05/29/2008 |
The Civil War comes to Bloomington
Learn about the the Civil War with the 42nd Indiana Infantry Civil War Re-enactors and an special photography exhibit about Abraham Lincoln. Re-enactment will take place June 7-8 at the Monroe County History Center and the exhibit will be on display June 6-26.
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| 05/16/2008 |
2008 Bloomington Hospitality Awards Presented
The 2008 Bloomington Hospitality Awards were presented on May 16th at an open house held at the Bloomington Visitors Center. Awards are given each year in recognition of the importance of tourism to the Bloomington economy and the hard work of nearly 4,000 local tourism industry employees.
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| 05/13/2008 |
Bloomington Celebrates National Tourism Week
Tourism is vital to the Bloomington/Monroe County economy, accounting for the creation of 4,000 jobs and more than $258 million in economic impact each year. The Bloomington CVB will honor the area's hospitality industry workers with the annual Bloomington Tourism Awards, presented during an Open House at the Visitors Center on May 16th.
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| 05/13/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes May Conventions
Bloomington will welcome nearly 700 meeting and convention attendees to the area during the month of May. The combined economic impact of these events is estimated to be over $40,000.
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| 04/24/2008 |
Upland Winter Warmer Wins Silver at 2008 World Beer Cup
Upland's Winter Warmer brought home a Silver medal in the Brewers Association World Beer Cup 2008, a global competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the world. The winter seasonal, barleywine-style beer was awardced the silver medal in the Old Ale beer style category. Upland is one of two local brewing companies located in Bloomington, Indiana.
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| 04/23/2008 |
Tibetan & Mongolian Art Exhibit at John Waldron Arts Center
The John Waldron Arts Center will host an exhibit of Tibetan and Mongolian art, presented in partnership with the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center. The exhibit will feature traditional works of art including Cham masks and costumes.
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| 04/21/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes Psi Iota Xi State Convention
Members from nearly 120 chapters around the state will travel to Bloomington for this annual event, scheduled for April 26th at the Bloomington Convention Center. The approximately 400 attendees will result in an economic impact of $50,000 for the Bloomington area.
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| 04/14/2008 |
History, Autos and Art Converge in Bloomington
The city of Bloomington will welcome visitors and residents alike to town for two special events taking place in the downtown area on April 26. The year-long Monroe County Courthouse Centennial Celebration continues with an informal paint out event on the courthouse lawn, while just one block east will feature a Traffic Jam that visitors will actually enjoy in the form of a vintage car show and open house at the Monroe County History Center
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| 04/17/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes Indiana Firefighters Union
Bloomington is gearing up to host the 2008 Annual Convention for the Professional Firefighters Union of Indiana. The event will take place April 22-24 at the Hilton Garden Inn and will bring together up to 200 delegates from fire departments all over the state.
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| 04/14/2008 |
Bloomington CVB Hosts Spring FAM Tour for Meeting Planners
The Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau was responsible for bringing more than a dozen meeting planners to the area this past weekend. The planners, from a variety of different industries and markets within Indiana, attended the CVB’s annual spring familiarization tour. The purpose of the FAM tour was to showcase the Bloomington area to meeting planners that could potentially bring future meetings and conferences to the area.
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| 03/04/2008 |
National Visitors Center Conference in Bloomington
The Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to welcome over 100 CVB professionals from around the country to the DMAI Visitor Services Shirtsleeves Conference, taking place at the Bloomington Hilton Garden Inn on April 5-9. This national conference provides an opportunity for the Bloomington Visitors Center employees to network with their peers while showcasing the many things that make Bloomington special and will bring an estimated $36,600 to the community in economic impact.
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| 03/12/2008 |
Bloomington Welcomes Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
The Annual Spring Conference for the Alliance of Rural Water will be held at the Bloomington Convention Center, March 17-19. Annual Water and Wastewater Awards will be presented. The event will bring an estimated $73,200 in economic impact to the Bloomington area.
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| 03/04/2008 |
Bloomington to Host AAU Girls' SuperRegional
Over 35 teams will compete in six age divisions during this two-day basketball tournament. Winners in each age group will advance to the AAU Girls' Baksetball National Championship later this summer. Spectators are welcome; action begins at 8 am both days, with finals scheduled to begin at 2:30 on Sunday.
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