Today
in Bloomington
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Continuum: Eskenazi Faculty Exhibition 2026 at IU Grunwald Gallery showcases over 50 faculty works in art, design and teaching. The exhibition opened Jan. 16 and will run through March 7 - featuring diverse approaches from sculpture to digital installations. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Overtuned Fest, a free music festival (created by three Jacobs School composers) runs today through Thursday with concerts at multiple Bloomington venues including Constellation Firebay Theater, Indiana Memorial Union, Pillar Arts Performance Space, and Switchyard Park Pavillion. Concerts feature a mix of classical, rock, and experimental music with live visuals. The Herald-Times
- ➤ IU Cinema hosted ‘The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit’ Saturday with a full house, followed by a Q&A with producer Mark Stryker and IU associate professor Natalie Boeyink + a festival will run today through Feb. 26 featuring one concert each night, showcasing Detroit’s rich jazz legacy. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington hosts live music events this week. Orbit Room presents Just Penelope, Ione, and The Knee-Hi's on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (tickets $13.60 with food or drink), while on Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at Orbit Room, The Bluebird and Buskirk-Chumley Theater offer rock and a cappella performances. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 22, a weather balloon launched from Indiana University's Northwest Quad gathered data for an international forecasting project + served as a backdrop for local band New Semantics' video shoot. The B Square Bulletin
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County property transfers from Jan. 30 to Feb. 19, 2026 have been reported with details sourced from Beacon — the county’s online property data system. The report lists sale prices, addresses, buyers and sellers across the local market. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball beat the Ducks 72+65 on Feb. 22 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington; head coach Teri Moren honored seniors before the game while redshirt sophomore Lenée Beaumont scored 15 points. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana high school boys basketball teams received their sectional draw results after matchups were unveiled yesterday on IHSAAtv.org — Preps Insider Kyle Neddenriep led live YouTube analysis at 9:15 p.m. with play starting March 3 and state finals scheduled for March 28. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women’s basketball won 72-65 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, improving their defense — the win ended a tough stretch and builds momentum for upcoming games against Rutgers on Feb. 25 and Penn State on Feb. 28. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Shay Ciezki reached 1,000 career points before halftime during Indiana's 72-65 win over Oregon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — the senior guard, the 34th in program history, led the team with 20 points amid increased scoring responsibility. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Edgewood boys basketball lost to Indianapolis Washington 46-43 on Feb. 22 after late turnovers cost them a 10-point lead and allowed King McLauren’s game-winning 3-pointer—he scored 27 points. The Herald-Times
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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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Junior Recital – Allison Sharp, Soprano
7 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed entry — Experience the breathtaking performance of soprano Allison Sharp at this enchanting junior recital.
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Hairbangers Ball Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling night of rock classics with Hairbangers Ball.
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