Today
in Bloomington
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana's initial unemployment claims increased to 2,525 for the week ending Feb. 28, up from 2,469 the week before, the Labor Department said. National claims remained steady at 213,000. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary results show the EMPOWER ticket won the IU Student Government executive election on Friday with 62.06% of the vote, beating FORWARD. Junior Alexa Avellaneda and sophomore Anna Sofia Nguyen Loeb will serve as president and vice president once the IUSG Supreme Court certifies the vote (pending certification). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The City invites community input on the Indiana Avenue Safety Improvements Project at a meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 in City Council Chambers at City Hall (401 North Morton Street); staff will show a revised design for safer crossings, improved bicycle access and reduced speeds. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Daylight saving time will begin tomorrow when clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. and local bars and restaurants will offer extended alcohol service until 4 a.m. to adjust to the time change. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana basketball faces Ohio State today at Value City Arena in Columbus, with the game airing at 5:30 p.m. on FOX; bettors favor OSU by 4.5 points amid a series of close contests between the rivals. The Herald-Times
- ➤ No. 20 Indiana wrestling will compete at the Big Ten Championships in University Park on Saturday and Sunday. The team faces nationally-ranked wrestlers — including Jacob Moran and Blaine Frazier — as they aim to build on a strong season. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Natalie Boeyink and IU JazzGirls Day Mentors Recital
7 p.m. — Ford-Crawford Hall — Reserve your seat now — Experience a breathtaking recital featuring Natalie Boeyink and talented IU JazzGirls Day mentors.
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