Monday, January 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington, with Charles Pearce as its new executive director, has acquired the By Hand Gallery and is expanding its support for local artists to include income opportunities, housing, and free arts programming. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events including a leadership breakfast at Indiana University, a community pancake breakfast, and a social justice themed celebration at Buskirk-Chumley Theater, alongside volunteer opportunities to give back to the community. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over a hundred people celebrated the 10th anniversary of the 'Soul Kitchen' radio show with a dance party at Harmony School in Bloomington, featuring music by William Morris and a dance class by Charles Sykes. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Liz Feitl was chosen by the Monroe County Democratic Central Committee to serve as an at-large councilor, succeeding the late Cheryl Munson, after a vacancy caucus and plans to pursue interests in union labor, affordable housing, and supporting the tourism industry. Indiana Daily Student
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball team, following a loss against No. 4 USC and Illinois, faces challenges in contending for a Big Ten title due to recent defeats. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Indiana women's basketball team lost to No. 5 USC with a final score of 73-66, despite various defensive strategies and a lineup change. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Collins Oduro, a promising forward from Ghana, will play his junior season with Indiana men's soccer despite being drafted by Orlando City SC in the MLS SuperDraft. Indiana Daily Student
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Clue - The Musical at Indiana University Auditorium
Experience a delightful performance of 'Clue - The Musical', a touring theater production at the Indiana University Auditorium.
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CACR Speaker Series Featuring Jeffrey Tully
This event will feature cybersecurity expert Jeffrey Tully as part of the CACR Speaker Series, aimed at sharing insights and research on cybersecurity issues.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in a women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Heartsaver First Aid, AED, and CPR Course for Adults and Children
This American Heart Association-certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for adults, infants, and children.
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PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
This comprehensive training course offers 32 hours of instructor-led instruction in project management, preparing attendees for the PMP certification with real-world examples, mock exams, and case studies.
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Heartsaver First Aid, AED, and CPR Course for Adults, Children, and Infants
This American Heart Association-certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for adults, children, and infants.
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Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, AED, and CPR Course
This course, certified by the American Heart Association, provides essential First Aid, AED, and CPR training for adults, infants, and children.
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Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
A night of clean comedy featuring performances by renowned comedians exploring themes of motherhood and personal life at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
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Hadestown: A Tony Award Winning Musical
Hadestown is a critically acclaimed musical that intertwines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a transformative score, showcasing the power of song to influence fate.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in a women's college basketball game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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