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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington's Community Farmers' Market will begin its 51st season tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Showers Common next to City Hall—rain or shine it will run every Saturday through November. Griffy Lake Boathouse will open watercraft rentals and sell launch permits on April 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.—it will close briefly if lightning or high water levels affect safe launching. City of Bloomington
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overnight vandalism on April 3 left broken windows at The Forge and foam-filled Tesla chargers outside Fresh Thyme Market—staff confirmed everyone is safe and police are investigating criminal mischief. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Overnight on April 3, 2025, vandals damaged several Bloomington sites including The Forge, where windows were broken, and a Tesla Supercharger station on the west side, where connectors were filled with spray foam — police are investigating the incidents. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The IU Singing Hoosiers will celebrate their 75th anniversary tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center with a retrospective concert that features four sets of music—from Hoagy Carmichael classics to contemporary hits—and will include a 40-piece orchestra plus alumni performances. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The City of Bloomington will unveil OT 987 — a large interactive sculpture by Berlin-based artist Stefan Reiss — on Thursday, April 10th at Makers Way and Tenth Street in the Trades District. The event will feature remarks by Mayor Kerry Thomson, a reception at the site and The Forge, and music by DJ Good Peoples under the city’s One Percent for the Arts program. City of Bloomington
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University began investigating professor Xiaofeng Wang after questions arose about a 2017-18 Chinese grant and terminated him on March 28 after FBI agents searched his and his wife’s homes—his wife, Nianli Ma, was also terminated following his acceptance of a job offer in Singapore. The investigation started in December and expanded in February as the university sought clarification about the undisclosed grant. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ 19-year-old opera singer Tiara Abraham was IU’s youngest master’s graduate in 2024 and is now one of its youngest doctoral students. She has performed on major stages like the Vatican and Vienna’s Musikverein—she began music lessons at 7 and will continue to build her performance career after completing her doctorate. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a March 12 meeting, the city council did not introduce two resolutions meant to amend the Unified Development Ordinance—proposals to add sustainability incentives, remove parking minimums, and allow denser housing—due to disagreements among officials. Mayor Kerry Thomson said she will work with the housing and planning departments on a revised plan with public input by the end of April. Indiana Daily Student
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries signed a six-year contract worth $27 million that gives him a base salary of $550,000 and supplemental income starting at $3.7 million with a $100,000 annual increase. The deal offers performance incentives such as bonuses for Big Ten wins and a $50,000 signing bonus for relocation expenses — Indiana will pay a tax-neutral buyout for his contract owed to West Virginia. The Herald-Times
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Hoosier Collegiate Invitational
2-5 p.m. — Bart Kaufman Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan State Spartans live.
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Self Journey Meditation
7-8 p.m. — Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library — Few tickets left — Experience a relaxing session with sound bowls enhancing your meditative state.
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2025 Indiana University Info Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kelley School of Business — Free entry — Learn about Bain & Company and opportunities for undergraduate students from Indiana University alumni.
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Aikido Seminar with John Messores Shihan
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Aikido of Suenaka-Ha Indiana — All experience levels welcome — Dive into an enriching Aikido seminar led by a renowned Shihan.
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Zentangle Workshop: Mandalas
10 AM – 12 PM — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Supplies included — Dive into the meditative art of creating Zentangle mandalas with expert guidance.
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Merce Lemon Concert Featuring Fust
7 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — $10 cover — Experience the dynamic blend of alt-country and folk-rock from the beloved band Fust.
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David Sedaris Live in Bloomington
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Indiana University Auditorium — Tickets from $65 — Experience an evening of humor and storytelling with David Sedaris.
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The Music of John Denver featuring Aaron Grubb
7-9:30 p.m. — The Avenue On College — Tickets available — Experience a joyful evening of John Denver's classics with a sing-along atmosphere.
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Hank Ruff Live Performance
Time TBA — The Bluebird — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the rising star Hank Ruff as he performs tracks from his hit EP 'Hellbender'.
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Upcycle Craft Workshop
— Time not specified — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — A creative workshop where you can transform old materials into stylish crafts while promoting sustainability.
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