Monday, February 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 Bloomington residents celebrated 'Love at the Museum' at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology with live music, workshops, and themed crafts, embracing inclusivity in the expression of love. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center and the Eskenazi School collaborated to celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month with an event showcasing Black artistry through poetry, film, and music. Indiana Daily Student
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The documentary 'Saving the Hoosier' focuses on the fight against logging and prescribed burning in Indiana's Hoosier National Forest, aiming to protect the ecosystem. The Herald-Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Richard Meetz, after several attempts to restore a 1972 MGB, successfully purchases a well-maintained 1976 MGB from Canada to participate in the North American MGB Register show in Illinois. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evan Roudebush from Bloomington South dominated the 165-pound bracket at the Evansville Semistate, securing his third trip to the IHSAA finals alongside two teammates. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The IHSAA girls basketball Class 4A Semi-state draw pairs Bloomington South with Pike, and Gibson Southern with Lawrence North, leading to a competitive matchup at Southport. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball team showcased a commanding performance against Purdue with a 78-56 victory and aims to maintain this form against upcoming ranked opponents to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Indiana Daily Student
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Kodo Drummers: A Taiko Experience
The Kodo Drummers bring their powerful Taiko drumming performance to Bloomington, showcasing a blend of traditional and world music through athletic and energetic displays.
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Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Game
The Purdue Boilermakers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in a NCAA Men's Basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Jordan Tice of Hawktail: Bloomington Roots Acoustic Concert
Jordan Tice, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, performs an intimate acoustic concert with an all-star ensemble, featuring a mix of original songs and covers.
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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show 2025
The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show offers three days of quilting workshops and features a cash award contest for quilt entries, showcasing the work of several renowned instructors and a featured textile artist.
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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show and Workshops
The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show features workshops led by renowned instructors and showcases innovative textile art, along with cash awards for quilt entries.
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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 all age groups.
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Lotus Blossoms Performance by Larry & Joe
Larry & Joe, a duo blending Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music, will perform at the John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington after their popular appearance at the 2023 Lotus Festival.
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Folias Duo Performance at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Folias Duo will present a classical music concert at the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball Game
The Indiana Hoosiers will compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a live baseball matchup at Bart Kaufman Field.
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Paul Cauthen Live at The Bluebird
Paul Cauthen, known for his powerful music and messages of forgiveness, will perform songs from his latest collection 'Have Mercy' at The Bluebird in Bloomington.
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