Friday, February 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County will offer free training for nonprofit board members in Bloomington, Indiana, across four sessions in March and April 2025 to enhance governance skills. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Bloomington is set to enhance road safety by reinstating all-way stop controls at critical intersections along 7th Street, starting the week of March 3. City of Bloomington
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were arrested in connection with a burglary at Indiana University's Pfau Course, resulting in the recovery of stolen property valued at approximately $93,525.93. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jokers of Magic show, featuring world-renowned magicians, is set to entertain at the John Waldron Arts Center with performances designed for both adults and families. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Eskenazi Museum now hosts the first U.S. exhibition of Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, an impressionist painter mentored by Claude Monet, with her work being displayed until June 15. Indiana Daily Student
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball team edges out Penn State with an 83-78 victory, highlighted by Oumar Ballo's standout 20-point, 12-rebound performance on Feb. 26, 2025. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana's baseball team faced a challenging defeat against Xavier with a score of 8-4, highlighting areas for improvement in clutch hitting and defense despite a strong team potential. Indiana Daily Student
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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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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.
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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.
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