Today
in Bloomington
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Spring Mill State Park invite community members to learn about new displays, park updates, and future plans at their annual meeting on March 16 at Spring Mill Inn. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Oak Room and offers door prizes and light refreshments. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington held its annual Pet Expo where residents visited over 20 booths featuring adoptions, pet supplies, and expert advice. Organized by Bloomington Parks and Recreation, the event gave pet owners a one-stop place to explore services (from custom snake enclosures to grooming options) and connect with fellow animal lovers. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens will perform global music at IU Auditorium on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The program also offers free engagement events on March 11 with a discussion at Auer Hall, a voice workshop at Sweeney Hall, and a pre-show talk at the Fine Arts Building. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ IU’s South Asian a cappella group Humraah wowed audiences with a performance blending Indian classical, Bollywood, and English songs, marking a season of new leadership and mentorship; the group will hold auditions in September for its 2026-27 season. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University’s Office of Student Life placed Sigma Alpha Mu on cease and desist until further notice as it investigates hazing allegations; the action follows a voluntary resolution agreement from Feb. 9 and bars the fraternity from hosting social, recruitment, educational and philanthropy events. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington council backed the Hopewell South rezone plan but will vote March 25; the proposal would allow 98 homes on city land near 2nd and Rogers. Meanwhile, the Cycling Club held the Candy Stripe Criterium Sunday morning and high school basketball saw Bloomington South lose 44 to 39 in the sectional championship. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women’s tennis played Saturday at the IU Tennis Center, losing a doubles match to Purdue while winning against Southern Indiana to move to 10 wins (3 losses). The team will host Big Ten contests against Wisconsin and Minnesota next week at noon. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball lost to Ohio State 91-78 in Columbus, leaving their season in doubt; the Hoosiers now face either Northwestern or Penn State at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday in Chicago for a Big Ten Tournament win & a chance at March Madness. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana softball defeated Minnesota 5-0 on Saturday at Andy Mohr Field (Bloomington). The team scored five runs on nine hits, with key plays from Aly VanBrandt and Avery Parker bolstering their win. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Riders raced in the Candy Stripe Criterium hosted by the Cycling Club at Indiana University on March 8 in Bloomington along a downtown course that wound around The Mill, Madison and Morton streets and finished on an uphill stretch on Morton Street (photos by photographer Kathryn Coers Rossman). The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Indiana wrestling ended 10th at the Big Ten Championships in University Park, Pennsylvania over the weekend with a total of 40 points while four wrestlers earned automatic bids for the NCAA Championships in Cleveland (March 19-21) and the rest will await at-large bid announcements on March 10. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Master’s Recital featuring Reagan Martin, Soprano
5 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Tickets required — Experience the magic of a breathtaking recital performed by a talented soprano.
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