Welcome to Bloomville! In this beautiful and colorful garden, every flower looks perfect, but appearances can be deceiving. Beneath the glittering petals lies a garden that thrives on a thorny habit, Bloomville refuses to let any new plant take root. At the center is Rose, glamorous and adored, who basks in attention but secretly fears losing her place in the sunlight. Sunny, her timid sunflower sidekick, follows her every command, too afraid to stand tall on his own stem. Meanwhile, the two silly daffodils, Daffy and Dill, squabble constantly, Dill is sweet but clueless, while Daffy is mischievous and sharp-tongued. Watching over them all is Gnorman, the wise garden gnome. Though lately, he’s been uneasy, realizing the old garden book he once relied on has gone missing just when the garden might need it most.

When a cheerful new bloom named Daisy drifts in on a breeze, the garden’s perfect image begins to crack. Rose resists change, Sunny grows nervous, and even Daffy and Dill eye Daisy warily. But Daisy’s kindness soon begins to take root, she helps Daffy and Dill find their friendship again and gives Sunny the courage to grow for himself. Rose, jealous of Daisy’s glow, plots to turn the others against her. When a storm rolls over Bloomville, she convinces the garden that Daisy is to blame.

Daisy is banished from the garden, but Bloomville continues to wilt. As the thunder rumbles and petals droop, the flowers slowly realize that maybe the problem isn’t Daisy after all. With Gnorman’s guidance and a little courage from Sunny, they set out to make things right with Daisy. But will all of Bloomville finally learn that growth can’t truly happen without change? Or will the storm rage on forever? 

Find out in Beneath the Bloom

The city of Lawrence is split clean down the middle, two sides, two powers: the Westside Warriors and the Eastside Eagles.

The Warriors are the toughest kids in town, wrapped in leather and attitude. With sharp glares and sharper rules, nobody dares cross them. Their loyalty runs thicker than motor oil, and every one of them answers to their fearless leader, Rocco Morris, hard as steel. Among them drifts his kid sister, Roxie, quiet, overlooked, a shadow in the pack, mostly there because of her last name.

Across town, the Eagles soar in their pressed polos and prim smiles. They live for competition, racing the clock to make their 4:00 p.m. tee time. But at the top, it’s a sibling rivalry. Sterling Merchant, smooth and steady, leads by charm alone. His sister Blair, with her fresh blowout and entourage, rules by attitude. Together, they’re a picture-perfect mess.

Two groups, two worlds, yet they share one love: the Rock Chalk Cafe. On the right, the Warriors play pool and toss darts; on the left, the Eagles deal cards and line dance ’til sundown. The golden rule? Never cross the line, a boundary set long ago when the Cafe first opened.

Everything rolls easy until Winston Harrington, the new mayor from Aggieville, and his wife Eleanor breeze into town with big plans. Naive to the shops’ history, their eyes lock on the Rock Chalk Cafe, the best corner in town, prime ground for a shiny new city hall. 

One night while cleaning up, Roxie overhears their demolition plan. She tries to warn both groups, but they brush her off. To them, Roxie isn’t important enough to be right. 

The very next day, the demolition crew rolls up, engines growling, fate hanging heavy in the air. Rocco, Sterling, and Blair watch in shock. Roxie was right. The clock’s ticking, and tension hits a boiling point. Hope flickers like a neon sign ready to burn out.

With no one else willing to cooperate, Roxie does the one thing no one expects: she steps forward. She speaks calmly and clearly. Instead of choosing sides, she focuses on what both groups are about to lose. 

Can the Warriors and Eagles cast their grudges aside, or will the Rock Chalk Café crumble beneath their pride?

Pop a cola, slick back your hair, and find out what goes down in The Pepsi Pact.

BREAKING NEWS! A shockingly bad review of notorious Hollywood star Amber Gold’s new movie has hit the screens of viewers across the nation. The review was surprisingly aired by none other than Amber’s prior workplace, the Flinton Feed. To make matters worse, the review was piloted by long-time reporter and Amber’s former co-host, Andy Blackstone. 

LETS REWIND! Amber made headlines for quitting live on air, abandoning Andy, and launching her acting career. Since then, the Flinton Feed has never recovered. Ratings dropped, staff fled, and it seems Andy is the only original employee left standing under the station’s boss Mr. Flinton, CEO- Unless you count the Flinton Feed’s technology guru, Ted. He is overworked, overlooked, and the pressure may be too much for him to take much longer… but who needs to remember that? What we will remember, though, is how badly Andy is treating his new Co-Host, Nancy Lane. Is he really that mean, or is he just THAT petty?

DIVING DEEPER! Nancy Lane is bright-eyed, underpaid, and constantly on the receiving end of Andy’s pettiness; her ability to keep a positive attitude and a smile through it all may be the most intriguing part of this whole story. Meanwhile, the newsroom limps along under the distracted watch of Mindy Flinton, daughter of Mr. Flinton, CEO. Mindy’s over-the-top energy is useful on the screen but not in the newsroom, where her “research” consists of scrolling through TMZ. Mindy may be spoiled, and slightly obnoxious to some, but her love for the station is definitely more pure.

GETTING UP TO SPEED! Now that Amber is back and more bitter than ever, she is demanding a new interview, but on one condition: Andy must apologize live on air. She has recently been quoted as stating that Andy is nothing other than a jealous friend from her past who can’t stand to watch her success, and that’s why he gave her, otherwise sparkling movie, the bad review that he did. Although sources say Andy is anything but excited to do the interview, the rest of the newsroom thinks it’s exactly what they need to keep the station alive, whether he likes it or not.

Wonder Works is a magical dream factory led by Director Dozey, a disciplined but quietly wistful leader. The Dream Team: Melancholy (Collie) of Sad Dreams, Lovey Dovey of Romance Dreams, and Dazzle of Happy Dreams all work together to fill every night with imagination and wonder. 

Years ago, Dozey defeated the fearmongering Lord Nightmare by sealing him inside a Nightmare Orb. But in the battle, Dozey’s closest friend and apprentice, Hope, was trapped inside the orb; a loss he has carried ever since.

For years, peace reigned… until Collie accidentally cracked the orb and released Lord Nightmare. Freed at last, he plots to take over Wonder Works and drown the world in nightmares. To carry out his plan, he sends Hope back to the factory as his spy. Confused and with foggy memories, she returns, with her presence both a blessing and a threat.

As Hope watches the Dream Team work, the warmth, color, and creativity of Wonder Works begin to stir something inside her. Memories flicker. Hope returns. But the shadows of Lord Nightmare still tug at her, promising power and control.

Caught between loyalty and fear, Hope stands at a quiet crossroads as Wonder Works faces its greatest test. What follows is a night where trust, imagination, and courage are challenged, and the future of dreams hangs in the balance. Hope must decide: Will she choose the light of Wonder Works, or remain bound to Lord Nightmare’s fearful reign?

Welcome to La Siena – soon to be one of the world’s finest dining experiences! Owner Olive Bailey has poured her heart into opening this restaurant alongside her long-time friend and business partner, Chef Gordon Ragu. The staff is a flavorful bunch, including Brie, the belligerent maître d’hôtel, Reuben, the jittery busser, and Pepper, the inattentive hostess. 

Before they can serve the public, La Siena must first host a soft opening for Boston’s socialites and esteemed local critics. The soft opening arrives, and disaster strikes. While Chef Gordon’s delectable dishes leave the kitchen perfectly, by the time they reach the table, service is in shambles. Stu Wellington, the world’s spiciest food critic who attended the soft opening in disguise, is appalled.

Hours before their official opening night, Stu makes a visit to the ruinous restaurant to flaunt his soon-to-be-published scathing review, which threatens to shut down La Siena before their doors even open. As a final bite at redemption, Olive announces they’ll be postponing their opening night, striking a deal with the ruthless reviewer for a second chance. In an unexpected turn, Wellington agrees, promising to return in one week for a private dinner to taste whether the staff can cook up a comeback. Should they fail again, the original review will be published, leaving their grand cuisine dreams to expire. Panic ensues, and the restaurant descends into chaos with only seven days to achieve perfection. 

Will La Siena rise to the occasion and impress the critic, or will the staff drop like a hot potato before anyone can try a bite?

Take your seats and prepare your palates – tonight’s menu is about to be served.