Community Events

Teams to compete in pumpkin launching Oct. 21 at Monroe County Fairgrounds

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2023 7:05 p.m.

Attendance costs $10 per vehicle.

45th Festival of Ghost Stories to be held Oct. 27 at Bryan Park

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2023 7 p.m.

The event will take place from 7- 8:30 p.m.

IU Professor’s book “Homeward” examines the tragedy and triumphs of 1963

By Elizabeth Bowling · Thursday, Oct. 12,2023 8:14 p.m.

The book launch was held at the Indiana Memorial Union on Oct. 10.

Constellation Stage and Scream series celebrates Halloween all month long

By Lilly Luse · Thursday, Oct. 12,2023 8:05 p.m.

The performing arts group will screen cult-classic Halloween films at local Bloomington theaters.

Festival of Creativity submissions for IU students ends Oct. 20

By Carolyn Marshall · Thursday, Oct. 12,2023 4:55 p.m.

Molly Sawyer amplifies Molly Parsley’s story with an arts festival for all.

39th Annual Bloomington Community Book Fair to be held Oct. 12-17

By Gino Diminich · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2023 2:13 p.m.

The fair will be held at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.

Step Afrika! to open IU Auditorium 2023-2024 season

By Jenna Criswell · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2023 12:32 p.m.

The performance will be held Oct. 7.

COLUMN: The 3 best Bloomington fall date spots

By Ellie Adam · Tuesday, Oct. 3,2023 7:03 p.m.

Take advantage of the fall season in Bloomington with your significant other.

Bloomington community gathers for 30th annual Lotus in the Park

By Carolyn Marshall · Monday, Oct. 2,2023 7 a.m.

A mix of Bloomington residents gathered in appreciation of varying artistic expressions.

The 30th annual Lotus Festival celebrates diversity in music Friday

By Gino Diminich · Saturday, Sept. 30,2023 8:17 p.m.

The music and art festival showcased over 25 different artists from around the world.

COLUMN: The best of Bloomington’s Food Truck Friday

By Ellie Adam · Thursday, Sept. 28,2023 7:48 p.m.

Local food trucks will line up along Switchyard Park every Friday this month.

Vibe Yoga Studio with international network, I Support the Girls, donating menstrual products to homeless community

By Caroline Geib · Wednesday, Sept. 27,2023 11:39 a.m.

Participants can donate to I Support the Girls for entry to Vibe Yoga’s Sunday classes.

City of Bloomington partners with Middle Way House for annual Wrapped in Love event

By Olivia Franklin · Thursday, Sept. 21,2023 1:27 p.m.

The event has happened every year since 2012.

30th annual Lotus Festival to be held later this month

By Jenna Criswell · Wednesday, Sept. 20,2023 3:09 p.m.

The festival will take place Sept. 28 – Oct. 1.

‘Poetry is Therapy’: a night at The Bishop Bar

By Carolyn Marshall · Monday, Sept. 18,2023 2:42 p.m.

The Bishop Bar hosted poets for slam poetry competition Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

Lotus in the Meadow brings live music, hot air balloon to Dunn Meadow

By Tory Basile · Sunday, Sept. 17,2023 5:26 p.m.

The free event previewed the international music acts to hit Bloomington this month.

Morgenstern Books to host free children's interactive events Fri., Sat.

By Taylor Satoski · Friday, Sept. 15,2023 10:33 a.m.

The activities are from a recently published camping activity book.

A Fair of the Arts to celebrate local artists Saturday

By Carolyn Marshall · Thursday, Sept. 7,2023 4:56 p.m.

Artists will gather at City Hall to show their work.

Fifth annual Black y Brown Arts Festival to be held this weekend

By Jenna Criswell · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2023 4:16 p.m.

The event Friday and Saturday will feature both visual and performance art.

Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts celebrates multiple art mediums

By Taylor Satoski · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2023 6:38 p.m.

Artists brought handmade jewelry, sculptures, photography and home décor.

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