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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eric Montgomery was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to rape in a separate case from his previous conviction for raping an IU student and will serve his sentence concurrently with the earlier term. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The IU Arts and Humanities Council organized April’s First Thursdays festival indoors after rain led vendors and students to gather at sites like the IU Auditorium and the Eskenazi Museum of Art. Local vendors including IU senior Kobi Recht and graduate student Bronwyn Meldrum sold handmade wood carvings — inspired by travel — and crochet items alongside live performances and interactive workshops. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU’s Kinsey Institute held a sexual violence prevention symposium at McCalla School Friday — experts like keynote speaker Mary Koss discussed changes to a survey that will help measure and reduce sexual exploitation. The update uses better words for consent and aims to guide future efforts to stop sexual harm. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Monroe County Community School Corporation board will interview four candidates—Aja Jester, Blake Garland-Tirado, Gabriel Holbrow, and Cori Thornton Hammock—on April 10 to fill the seat left by Brandon Shurr's resignation. Interviews that were planned last week were canceled because of a storm. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ IU offers a spring semester course called MUS-Z 404 The Music of Bob Dylan that examines his songs and career — taught by visiting lecturer Gabriel Lubell at Jacobs School of Music — and is open to all students. Indiana Daily Student
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain on Friday and Saturday caused flooding in south-central Indiana—roads and parking lots were impassable in the Lake Lemon area and along Salt Creek Road near Nashville where water reached 3—4 feet in low areas. Downtown Ellettsville was flooded early Saturday and fire officials evacuated some apartment residents from Sale and Main streets. The Herald-Times
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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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PMP Certification Training in Bloomington, IN
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Regus, Bloomington, IN — Early Bird pricing available — Comprehensive 4-day classroom training for PMP certification with interactive sessions and resources.
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