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Singing the Blues and Blowing Our Minds

Black History Month could be celebrated in a zillion ways. Here are two: listening to the blues and watching Viola Davis portray the Mother of Blues, Ma Rainey. Rainey’s voice, manner, look, attitude, clothes—so much about this woman differed from other musicians of the early 20th century. And so much of Rainey’s legacy shows up in later singers and songwriters, ones who followed her gutsy lead.

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Posting your event on the Bloomington Arts Calendar

Are you having trouble with the Arts Alliance's Bloomington Arts Calendar? Our support blog has everything you need to know about posting your events, including how to submit events, write effective event descriptions, and promote your event for maximum exposure.

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5 reasons to take up the "Jerusalema (dance) Challenge"

I mean when has a tune waded into your ears, then performed a thumping butterfly-stroke around your brain? Hearing "Jerusalema" I wanted to swim, dance, hum, to remember summer vacations. Somehow you feel calm and energized at once. Most will struggle with the Zulu lyrics, but, regardless, many will get the spiritual message.

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