Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
Good morning, Bloomington.
IU’s Singing Hoosiers held their two-act spring concert Saturday night at the Musical Arts Center, featuring skit introductions, solos, and tributes that showcased U.S. music from different eras.
The center will host the Spring Ballet on April 3 and 4.
WIUX’s Poddy Mouth event took place Friday at Moon Roof music venue, featuring live local music and a podcast trivia contest (losers got pied in the face) that brought students, musicians, and fans together.
The event showcased Bloomington’s growing podcast and music scene.
Bloomington hosts a busy week of live music featuring events from Wednesday to Saturday at venues like the Orbit Room (family-friendly shows starting near $5.67), The Bluebird, and Buskirk-Chumley Theater with concerts for ages 21 and older featuring local and touring acts.
Two Monroe County roads are closed this week for culvert replacements and repairs due to recent washouts, and six additional roads have lane restrictions during morning hours - county crews urge drivers to slow down and follow posted signs.
The B Square reported Monroe County property transfers from March 4 to March 25 based on Beacon (county GIS) data, noting transactions from $0 to over $2 million at various local addresses.
Indiana men's tennis defeated Purdue 4-1 Saturday at IU Tennis Center, lifting the team to 9-7 on a two-game winning streak.
They will play Illinois on April 3.
IU women's water polo lost 4-16 to Stanford on Mar.
28 at the Student Recreational Sports Center — freshman attacker Audrina Kang and senior goalkeeper Jasmine Higgs were key figures — as Stanford built a 5-0 early lead.
On March 29, IU women's tennis faced Nebraska at the IU Tennis Center, where Alessandra Teodosescu won her singles match while Ameia Sorey, Nicole Teodosescu, and Hi'ilani Williams lost in three-set contests and junior Elisabeth Dunac's singles match ended unfinished.
Indiana baseball struggled in three games on the weekend at Hawks Field, falling 6-5, 12-7, & 12-4 to Nebraska.
The team will try to bounce back against Evansville Tuesday at Charles H. Braun Stadium with first pitch at 7 p.m.
Indiana baseball was swept by Nebraska over the weekend as the Hoosiers lost a 6-5 opener, a 12-7 game, and a 12-4 finale after missed late-game opportunities.
The team will face Evansville next Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium.
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.
Informatics Capstone Fair 2026
1-4 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — Discover innovative solutions as over 50 senior informatics teams showcase their capstone projects.
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