Today
in Bloomington
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 15, the Miss Indiana University Scholarship Competition unfolded at Wilkie Auditorium in Bloomington, where eight contestants performed singing, violin, and hula hoop routines while a raffle helped support Crimson Cupboard Food Pantry — a highlight of the evening. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU Bloomington will mark America’s 250th anniversary this spring with courses, lectures, performances and exhibitions that explore the Revolutionary War era. The campus will display its rare Dunlap Broadside (one of 26 surviving copies) at Lilly Library to connect students and local residents with the nation’s founding principles. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University spent $430,000 on federal lobbying in 2025, $10,000 less than in 2024, marking its first decrease since 2021 + a five-year rise of $150,000. Lobbyists focused on research policies, student aid and college athletics, according to quarterly reports. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The City of Bloomington is inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for Downtown Outreach grants — funded by opioid settlement funds — to support opioid recovery services. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and winners will be announced by Monday, April 6. City of Bloomington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Indiana football star Bryson Bonds will serve as a special teams assistant for the Hoosiers in 2026 in Bloomington. After ending his playing career due to a knee injury last season, Bonds looks forward to mentoring new players (Hoosiers). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Miami University basketball remains unbeaten (25 to 0) as it nears a new school win record in Oxford, Ohio. The team, rooted in Indiana ties through players and coaches, prepares for the next game while national attention grows. WTHR
- ➤ Indiana baseball returns home Tuesday at Bloomington for a matchup against Bradley University after a challenging season opener. The game starts at 4 p.m. as the team looks to build momentum before its trip to Jacksonville for the Live Like Lou Baseball Classic — an important event ahead. Indiana Daily Student
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American Pirates Album Release
8-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Experience a surreal night of music with American Pirates and enjoy Food and Folklore.
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Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Affordable tickets available — Don't miss this exciting clash between the Ducks and Hoosiers in a thrilling women's basketball showdown.
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Laid Back Country Picker Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $24.72 — Enjoy an evening of good music and a friendly atmosphere with Laid Back Country Picker and The Hammer and the Hatchet.
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Sword II Live Concert
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets on sale now — Experience the thrilling live performance of Sword II in Bloomington for their first time ever.
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Brass Band Concert with Nick Hinman
8 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of a breathtaking orchestral performance led by conductor Nick Hinman.
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feeble little horse Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets available now — Experience the unique sounds of feeble little horse live in concert.
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Shamrock Shuffle 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K Run/Walk.
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: Between Silence and Strauss
5-8 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Children FREE, Students $16, Adults $29 — Experience an evening of classical music featuring soloist Shawn Tairyu Head and award-winning performers.
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Brownstone Midwest Supper Club: Dr. Allon Friedman
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lennie's Brewpub — Cost varies — Engage in vibrant conversation and enjoy a talk on the state of medicine.
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Master’s Recital – Carl Ek, Clarinet
5 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience an enchanting evening of live clarinet performance.
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