Today
in Bloomington
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ IU Public Safety will conduct a statewide tornado drill during Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week and all IU community members are set to receive an IU Notify alert on Tuesday, Mar. 10 at 10:15 a.m. Participants are advised to move indoors to a low level or interior room for safety. Indiana University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington hosts events this weekend: 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical' Thu & Fri at IU Auditorium, the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show three days at the Convention Center, Lunar New Year crafts at the downtown library Sat, & a food bank benefit concert Sun at St. Mark’s UMC. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Buskirk-Chumley Theater announced two upcoming events in Bloomington: comedian Paula Poundstone will perform Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. and the Cosmic Songwriter Festival featuring Clayton Anderson is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. (local presales are now available). The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ The Jacobs Opera and Ballet Theater will perform Massenet’s opera Cendrillon this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center with a pre-show Opera Insights Lecture (in the north lobby) and a second performance on Saturday. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Bloomington today received a landmark investment to expand its Marchant School of Nursing. The 10 million gift from the IU Health Foundation and additional funds from the Ferguson family will boost scholarships, improve instructor salaries, and expand clinical opportunities in the region. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men’s tennis will open conference play with a matchup against UCLA on Friday, Mar. 6 at the IU Tennis Center in Bloomington. The team built momentum last fall with strong singles and doubles wins and now faces a challenging Big Ten schedule. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana basketball has lost four straight — with a record of 17-12 overall and 8-10 in the Big Ten — and after a must-win game against Minnesota on Wednesday at Assembly Hall, they will face Ohio State on Saturday to keep their March Madness hopes alive. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana TE Riley Nowakowski scored a touchdown in the national championship game on Jan. 19 to give the Hoosiers an early lead and later attended the NFL Scouting Combine, ranking as the 20th best tight end. He credited his (lunch pail, hard hat) work ethic for his rise. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball rallied in the Big Ten Tournament to beat Nebraska 72-69 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday — the comeback from a 20-point deficit was driven by a 7-0 run in the final minutes. Indiana Daily Student
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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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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.
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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.
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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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GRB Benefit Featuring Tipa Tipo and Amy O
5-8 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of music benefiting the community with local artists Tipa Tipo and Amy O.
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