Local live music this week: festivities after finals
(12/14/25 4:12pm)
Finals week can be stressful. Wind down from the tests and celebrate the end of the semester with these live music opportunities.
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New Hope for Families accepting donations for families in need during holiday season
(12/12/25 12:59am)
Each year amid the lights, carols and decorations of the holiday season, many people are overcome with a spirit of generosity. New Hope for Families, a Bloomington nonprofit that strives to provide shelter and resources to families with young children who have been impacted by homelessness, seeks to channel that holiday spirit into good.
Another Round to perform self-arranged holiday a cappella Friday
(12/10/25 5:56pm)
IU’s all-male a cappella group, Another Round, will perform its 30th annual winter show Friday beginning at 8 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
‘Faculty Dance: Body to Body’ dance concert to premiere Friday at IU
(12/08/25 3:29pm)
The IU Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance Department will present “Faculty Dance: Body to Body” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ruth N. Halls Theatre. The two-hour production showcases choreography by faculty and two guest artists performed by IU students.
Local live music this week: holiday shows galore
(12/07/25 10:55pm)
Escape the cold and bring on the holiday cheer this week with live music and many festive performances. From jazz bands to a cappella ensembles, here’s what is happening in the Bloomington music scene this week.
‘Light Up the Night’ brings community music and holiday cheer
(12/05/25 9:46pm)
The annual lighting of the Indiana Memorial Union candles was held Thursday, once again transforming campus in time to celebrate the holidays at “Light Up the Night.” After the lights flickered on, the IMU parking lot filled with hundreds of students and community members all holding tiny red candles.
IU alums' short film ‘Mi Media Naranja’ pays homage to lives lost in AIDS epidemic
(12/05/25 12:32pm)
Short film “Mi Media Naranja,” which directly translates to “My Half Orange,” was shown Wednesday in the Indiana Memorial Union as part of IU’s World AIDS Day 2025: A Week of Awareness.
‘The Hunger Games’ series comes to Buskirk-Chumley Theater
(11/23/25 6:37pm)
Fans of “The Hunger Games” novels and films can now revisit the stories on the big screen. Through Dec. 2, the Buskirk-Chumley Theater is screening the franchise that first came to theaters over a decade ago. The theater has already screened “The Hunger Games,” “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1.”
COLUMN: Thanksgiving to-do list if you’re staying in Bloomington this break
(11/20/25 8:42pm)
If you are staying in Bloomington for Thanksgiving this year, don’t worry about missing out. The town provides a vibrant mix of fun festivities, live music, community gatherings and many more events to keep you busy. From getting a head start on your feast with a 5K to ringing in the holiday season with the Canopy of Lights, there are many ways to enjoy the break while celebrating the local scene.
‘Stand-Up for Habitat’ to raise money through laughter Saturday
(11/17/25 11:55pm)
After tornadoes ripped through Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County's warehouses over the summer, one comedian is trying to help through what he knows best: laughter.
Fourth Wall sells out premiere event: an evening of one act plays
(11/17/25 1:26am)
Spyridon Stratigos, 77, has lived in Bloomington for nearly six decades and has acted since the 80s. But Friday night was his first time acting on stage in a decade.
Local live music this week: country with a hint of emo music
(11/16/25 8:51pm)
With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, escape the stress of this last week of school with live music.
IU World’s Fare celebrates international and cultural organizations
(11/16/25 12:00pm)
Vietnamese fortune tellers, videos of Bollywood dance and a game of Lotería transformed the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall into the Office of International Service's annual IU World's Fare on Friday night, greeting visitor's with a taste of the international organizations IU has to offer.
The Peanuts sing joy into the hearts of Bloomington community
(11/08/25 11:37pm)
Kids and adults alike can enjoy a new celebration of Charlie Brown and the “Peanuts” with the Constellation Stage & Screen’s production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!". The show, which opened Nov. 1, will run until Nov. 16.
Dancers unite at Windfall’s annual cabaret showcase
(11/03/25 11:00pm)
Cheers echoed through the audience at the annual “Windfall Cabaret” showcase Sunday at the Switchyard Park Pavilion. Hosted by Windfall Dance Company, the evening brought together a diverse lineup of performers, including Dark Side Troupe, One2One Team K-Pop, Bette Lucas Belly Dance and Flamenco, UNi.SON, InMotion and Ballet Folklórico de IU, all sharing the stage to celebrate movement in its many forms.
Rise Yoga & Events brings goat yoga to Bloomington
(11/03/25 4:23pm)
As people practiced yoga in the third-floor courtyard of the Graduate Hotel, baby goats headbutted each other while another climbed on an attendee’s back. The tranquility of vinyasa flow yoga met with the hectic nature of baby goats Sunday afternoon at “Goat Yoga at the Graduate,” hosted by Rise Yoga & Events.
Fans praise ‘Mitski: The Land’ film after screening at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
(11/02/25 4:26pm)
The lights in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater dimmed as “Mitski: The Land” began to play Saturday to a couple dozen excited fans of the alternative singer-songwriter.
Local artists celebrated at Bloomington holiday art show
(11/02/25 12:00pm)
The Artisan Guilds of Bloomington kicked off their annual holiday show and sale featuring blown glass jewelry, hand crafted pottery and locally made clothing. The event, which began Friday, runs until 3 p.m. Sunday at the Monroe Convention Center.
Layers of creativity unfold at Bloomington Fine Art Supply’s collage workshop
(10/31/25 9:53pm)
Scissors snipped and glue sticks clicked as community members explored the paper-based art form of collaging during "Collage Collective” on Oct. 30 at Bloomington Fine Art Supply. The workshop was led by local artist Jennifer Davis.
Bloomington Book Festival marks second year with expanded programming
(10/28/25 2:01pm)
When Jenna Bowman, co-owner of Morgenstern Books and Café, founded the Bloomington Book Festival last year, she wanted to put Bloomington on the literary map.
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