Saturday, March 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dallas Evans has been appointed as the new executive director of the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, and Technology, bringing a background in STEM education and museum leadership. The Bloomingtonian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a $46,825,000 bond for the Monroe County Convention Center expansion, with broad public support highlighted at a meeting where construction was greenlit for June, aiming for completion by February 2027. Indiana Daily Student
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana softball aims to leverage its home advantage in the Hoosier Classic, facing teams with recent losing streaks, to bounce back from its own two-game losing streak. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Guard TJ Spears discusses his team's decisive 77-34 victory over Martinsville on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball's Sydney Parrish fouled out for the first time with more than five minutes remaining, affecting her team's performance in a narrow loss to USC during the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana basketball seeks a critical win against Ohio State to secure a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament and improve their NCAA Tournament prospects. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Anthony Leal, a local Bloomington standout and former Indiana Mr. Basketball, is celebrated for his commitment and unique legacy as he concludes his Hoosier career, having played a key role in the team's resurgence despite limited court time. The Herald-Times
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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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Sam Barber's Restless Mind Tour
8-9:30 p.m. | The Bluebird | Cost information TBA | Experience one of country music's rising stars on his nationwide debut tour.
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DINO Trail Run – Paynetown
9 AM — Dunn Meadow — Registration Fee — Experience the rugged terrain and beautiful views of the Pate Hollow Trail in a challenging 15k run.
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USC at Indiana Baseball Game
12-4 p.m. — Bart Kaufman Field — Watch live baseball action — Catch USC taking on Indiana in an exciting college matchup.
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