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COLUMN: ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 makes an epic and promising comeback

By Sophie Albert · Monday, Dec. 1,2025 11:53 a.m.

A beautiful character arc, thrilling action scenes and darker tones make this season soar.

COLUMN: ‘Wicked: For Good’ is bland and confusing

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Dec. 1,2025 9:56 a.m.

The fantasy musical is based on the award-winning Broadway production.

Local live music this week: ringing in the holiday season

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Nov. 30,2025 5:59 p.m.

Ease back to Bloomington from Thanksgiving break with live music opportunities.

IU grads’ short film 'Things You Know But Cannot Explain’ featured on AMC+

By Sydney Weber · Sunday, Nov. 30,2025 3:07 p.m.

The stop-motion animated short is part of “The Future of Film: Indigenous Voices.”

COLUMN: How to bond with your roomies

By Mia Hilkowitz · Monday, Nov. 24,2025 12 p.m.

Here are four ways to spend more time with your roommates this year.

‘The Hunger Games’ series comes to Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Hope Bernard · Sunday, Nov. 23,2025 1:37 p.m.

Fans of the franchise can experience “The Hunger Games” in theaters once again.

COLUMN: Thanksgiving to-do list if you’re staying in Bloomington this break

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Nov. 20,2025 3:42 p.m.

Bloomington offers great opportunities for a fun Thanksgiving week.

IU’s production of ‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’ celebrates self-discovery

By Addison Jacoby · Thursday, Nov. 20,2025 2:54 p.m.

The musical was performed in the Wells-Metz Theatre.

COLUMN: How ‘Friends’ helped shape the modern Friendsgiving tradition

By Lexi Bunting · Thursday, Nov. 20,2025 2:11 p.m.

The popular tradition Friendsgiving gained popularization from the Friendsgiving episodes of “Friends.”

COLUMN: Movies to go see during Thanksgiving break

By Sophie Albert · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2025 3:46 p.m.

With break around the corner, there’s no better time to go to the movies.

BDMC’s second annual Battle of the Bands turns random pairings into winning teams

By Stella Klaus · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2025 12:40 p.m.

The Bloomington Delta Music Club hosted its second annual Battle of the Bands Saturday.

Natalie Boeyink’s jazz ensemble to play final concert of fall semester

By Abby Whited · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2025 9:09 p.m.

The ensemble will perform Nov. 20 at the Musical Arts Center.

‘Fall of Freedom’ art exhibition coming to Bloomington this weekend

By Steven Leatherwood · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2025 8:30 a.m.

The exhibit will host over 40 pieces from eight local artists.

COLUMN: The magic is still there in ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2025 7 a.m.

New faces and fan favorites bring the franchise back to life after decade-long hiatus.

‘Stand-Up for Habitat’ to raise money through laughter Saturday

By Lily Saylor · Monday, Nov. 17,2025 6:55 p.m.

All proceeds of the stand-up comedy show will go towards Habitat for Humanity.

COLUMN: How movies curated my playlist

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Nov. 17,2025 2:53 p.m.

Five songs from movies that transformed my playlist.

Jewish Theatre of Bloomington presents Arthur Miller’s ‘The Price’

By Michael Sigal · Sunday, Nov. 16,2025 8:54 p.m.

The 1968 play delivered a new theater experience to Bloomington audiences.

Fourth Wall sells out premiere event: an evening of one act plays

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Nov. 16,2025 8:26 p.m.

Fourth Wall’s first event was a collection of one-act plays to a sold-out crowd.

‘Potpourri’ brings people together through Black performing arts

By Sophie Albert · Sunday, Nov. 16,2025 4:19 p.m.

This year’s “Potpourri” shared a message of hope and unity through song and dance.

Local live music this week: country with a hint of emo music

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Nov. 16,2025 3:51 p.m.

Escape the stress of this last week of school with live music.

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