Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Protesters gathered downtown + at the Monroe County Courthouse on Saturday, March 28 for the No Kings demonstration in Bloomington.
The event drew a large crowd that marched with signs and banners throughout the area.
IU Cinema hosted a screening and Q&A of the film 'Eric LaRue' on Friday with Michael Shannon and Brett Neveu (the event featured discussions on the film’s production and real-life inspirations) and about 100 community members attended.
At Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, Kappa Alpha Theta led a field of 36 teams with a 2:43.883 finish in the women’s Little 500 qualifications.
The defending champs will try for a historic third win in the main race at 4 p.m. April 24 & extend their title defense.
Indiana men’s swimming & diving team finished third at the NCAA championships with 351 points after competing in 21 events in Atlanta from Wednesday through Saturday.
The team earned its fifth straight top-five finish while setting NCAA records in several races.
At Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, 15-time champions Cutters posted the fastest qualifying time of 2:25.711+ overtaking Sigma Phi Epsilon to secure the top starting position for the men’s Little 500.
Riders will begin the Spring Series on March 31 to set the stage for the race.
The Bloomington North boys track team three-peated at the Hoosier State Relays indoor championships at Fall Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis on March 28, winning three relays and scoring 60 points to edge out Franklin Central and competitors (missing key runners Jacob Mitchell and Kellen Bishop).
Indiana baseball lost 12-7 to No. 24 Nebraska on Saturday at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park in Lincoln after a late rally fell short, and the team will try to avoid a series sweep in the finale at 1 p.m. EST today.
Indiana softball swept Detroit Mercy last weekend at Andy Mohr Field with scores of 8-0 and 7-5 and will face UCLA in a three-game series starting Friday night at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles — the final game is scheduled for today at 3 p.m.
Indiana track and field started its outdoor season at Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina, where eight athletes achieved personal bests + senior Makayla Hunter led with a second-place shot put finish.
The team will next compete at the Battle of the Bayou on April 3-4 in Baton Rouge.
Mike Doughty Solo Tour
8-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ event — Experience stripped-down performances from the iconic voice of alternative music.
Senior Recital Featuring Connor Shimbashi on Tuba
1 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Tickets required — Experience the magic of live performance with Connor Shimbashi's tuba recital.
Senior Recital – Eowyn Bakke, Horn
7 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticket Purchase Required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Eowyn Bakke's horn recital in a breathtaking performance.
Live @ The Orbit Room Featuring Garden Cinema
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a night of eclectic performances with Producing a Kind Generation and Garden Cinema.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vibrant hip-hop at this electrifying concert.
Doctoral Recital by Min Ji Kim, Violin
8:30 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticket required — Experience the magic of a breathtaking performance by violinist Min Ji Kim.
Johnny Socko Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost info TBD — Dance to the ska-funk rhythms of Johnny Socko, a beloved local band from Bloomington.
Molly Tuttle Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the award-winning songwriting and virtuous guitar of Molly Tuttle live in Bloomington.
Performer Diploma Recital – Monacella Gracia, Piano
5 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of live performing arts with a captivating piano recital.
Fourth Annual Celebration of Math and Music
7-9 p.m. — Maxwell Hall — Free entry — Enjoy an insightful evening of mathematical concepts intertwined with musical performances by expert musicians.
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