Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor.com data shows that Monroe County home prices rose to a median of $314,950 in December, up 10.4% from November and 1.6% higher than last December. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Terre Haute North rallied to win the Class 4A Martinsville Sectional final 44-39 against Bloomington South on Saturday, March 7 in Martinsville. The close game saw a late 2:24 surge that overcame a three-point deficit and set the stage for a regional matchup next week. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball lost by 13 points to Ohio State on Saturday at the Schottenstein Center — the team struggled with defense in their final regular season game. Coach Darian DeVries said they will focus on the Big Ten Tournament game Wednesday. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana baseball lost 9-2 to Washington on Saturday as graduate student right-hander Jackson Thomas allowed three hits over seven innings at Bart Kaufman Field. The series is tied 1-1 and Indiana senior pitcher Jackson Bergman is projected to start the finale today (noon). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Terre Haute North rallied in the final minutes to beat Bloomington South 44-39 for the Sectional 13 title during the March 7 championship game at Martinsville High School. The Patriots secured their win by outscoring the Panthers in the fourth quarter. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Indiana men’s basketball lost 91-78 to Ohio State Saturday at the Schottenstein Center; head coach Darian DeVries said his team will focus on Wednesday’s game + build momentum for post-season play. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Edgewood's gymnastics team ended its season at Franklin Central Regional on Friday, March 6. Four gymnasts competed and Nerissa Zelhof-Arriaga nearly earned a state berth by tying for 16th on vault — her score fell short of the new top-six standard required to advance. The Herald-Times
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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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Master’s Recital featuring Nina Royston
3 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of live performing arts in a breathtaking recital by soprano Nina Royston.
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