Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
Good morning, Bloomington.
TEDxIndiana University hosted its 10th annual TEDx conference at Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Friday, featuring interactive talks from speakers like Jake Dell & Madhur Anand on themes of art, science, and personal growth while student Ian Lynam led audience activities inspired by the mosaic concept.
IU senior Lila Hodgin premiered her independent dance project 'Not Now, Not Ever' on Friday and it was performed again at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Studio Theatre (Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center) with 13 IU dancers presenting original work on themes of hope, growth and despair.
A drone shot from Feb.
28 shows the former Kohr administration building now under construction for low income housing — with the former Bloomington Convalescent Center and vacant Hopewell South lots nearby.
Bloomington North lost 63-61 to New Albany on Feb.
27 after last-second errors ended a tight regular-season game. The Cougars, now 14-7, will travel to Terre Haute North Vigo for a Class 4A Sectional semifinal on Friday, March 3.
Indiana men’s golf is working to bounce back after a tough fall season; the team competes today at the Colleton River Collegiate in Bluffton, South Carolina & will prepare for the Big Ten Championships at Pumpkin Ridge on May 1-3.
Coach Mayer said the players are focused on turning their recent strong showings into championship results.
Indiana women’s basketball defeated Penn State 93-59 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday.
The win, led by Shay Ciezki’s 29 points, secured a spot in the Big Ten Tournament — scheduled from March 4-8 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana women’s basketball held Penn State to 59 points on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — defense limited guard Kiyomi McMiller to four points, leading to a 93 to 59 win.
The team clinched a Big Ten tourney spot and will replicate its defensive play on Wednesday.
Indiana basketball (17-11) will host No. 13 Michigan State today at Assembly Hall at 3:45 p.m. on CBS; the Hoosiers have won four of the last five home matchups against the Spartans.
Edgewood gymnastics scored a program record of 99.2 at its final meet at Seymour and, thanks to new IHSAA rules, three gymnasts—including freshman Miley Burks, Nerissa Zelhoff-Arriaga, and Mona Theis—will compete at next Friday’s Franklin Central Regional meet.
Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza told reporters Friday he is eager to perform at IU’s pro day after skipping combine drills and is grateful for any team that drafts him.
He recalled meeting NFL veterans like Tom Brady and learning from Peyton Manning and Daniel Jones.
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.
Shamrock Shuffle 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K Run/Walk.
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.
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.
Master’s Recital – Carl Ek, Clarinet
5 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience an enchanting evening of live clarinet performance.
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.
Hairbangers Ball Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling night of rock classics with Hairbangers Ball.
Spring Break Bash: Booze Hounds & Friends
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate Spring Break with bluegrass tunes from Booze Hounds, The Lowlanders, and Father Kentucky.
Spring Equinox Market
12-6 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Check out 41 fantasy, pagan, and nature-based vendors along with food trucks at this vibrant market.
Twin Talk // Fractured Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Experience an evening of innovative jazz from local talents Kyle Quass, Brendan Keller-Tuberg, and Julian Douglas.
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