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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The B Square Bulletin is undergoing a relaunch process, transitioning to a new platform (Ghost) for broader coverage and is currently in the preparatory 'nest-building' phase.  The B Square Bulletin

CULTURE NEWS

  • Bloomington offers a weekend full of improvisational entertainment, including comedy shows, a home show, a pop music performance, experimental film screenings with live scores, and a barn dance, inviting visitors to embrace spontaneity.  The Herald-Times
  • The Jacobs School of Music premiered its first-ever fight song, 'Sound Off the Carillon,' composed by alumni Ari Fisher, at a concert event celebrating both innovation and tradition.  Indiana Daily Student

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Ami Radunskaya, a professor from Pomona College, highlighted the connections between math and music through performance and lecture, demonstrating these concepts with a string quartet at the third annual event.  Indiana Daily Student
  • IU Student Government's presidential election features two campaigns, ACTION for IUSG, focusing on safety, community, and success, and EMPOWER for IUSG, emphasizing student voices, DEI, and student rights, with voting from March 3-5.  Indiana Daily Student

HEALTH NEWS

  • Monroe County plans to allocate the remaining $5 million from opioid settlement funds towards support for harm reduction, residential treatment programs, and other initiatives aimed at combating substance use disorder through 2038.  Indiana Daily Student

SPORTS NEWS

  • Indiana basketball, led by Trey Galloway's key performance, secured an 83-78 victory against Penn State, boosting their NCAA Tournament qualifications.  The Herald-Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 3/6/25

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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.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/9/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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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.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/18/25

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  • Guided Tour of Islamic Texts

    3-4:30 p.m. | The Lilly Library | Free entry | Explore rare Islamic manuscripts with expert guidance from Michael Krautkraemer.

    Mon, 3/24/25

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  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: New Orleans Songbook

    Experience an enchanting jazz concert featuring the New Orleans Songbook at the Indiana University Auditorium.

    Wed, 3/26/25

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