Today
in Bloomington
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ IU professor Tom Walsh directed an ensemble featuring students and international talent on April 6 at the Musical Arts Center. The performance attracted about 100 community members and showcased improvised solos (a nod to jazz’s creative spirit). Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University leads local graduate rankings as the 2026 U.S. News report names the O’Neill School’s MPA program No. 1 and the Kelley School’s MBA No. 7 among public universities. Sixteen IU programs ranked in the nation’s top 10 (showing strong results) in Bloomington. Indiana University
- ➤ Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Children and Youth is accepting nominations for the SWAGGER Awards (youth recognition) to honor local youth; nominations are open through Friday, May 16 and the ceremony will be held at Switchyard Park on Wednesday, May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. City of Bloomington
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County officials say poison hemlock in local areas will bloom soon and can cause chemical burns and harm livestock if not removed safely. They recommend using herbicides, mowing, or manual removal with proper protective gear + following advised methods before the plants spread further. The Herald-Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Farm Bloomington is debuting its spring cocktail and non-alcoholic menus today at 108 E. Kirkwood Ave. The menus feature drinks themed after phobias and matching loves, with options for addressing fears such as clowns and ghosts. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men’s basketball freshman guard Aleksa Ristic (12 games played and missed season start due to injury) entered the transfer portal Tuesday, becoming the team’s fourth transfer as coach Darian DeVries rebuilds the roster. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Former IU men’s basketball players were honored with commemorative rings during halftime at a national championship game in Indianapolis Monday night—marking the 50-year legacy of the undefeated 1976 team. The event celebrated the lifelong bond formed under coach Bob Knight. Indiana University
- ➤ Indiana's relief pitching held Ball State to five hits over 8.1 innings on Tuesday at Bart Kaufman Field. Michael Sarhatt struck out key batters & earned his first save as the bullpen helped overcome an early deficit in a 6-4 win. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana basketball guard Aleksa Ristic will enter the transfer portal, leaving the Hoosiers with three returning scholarship players as his transfer window runs from today until April 21 (he signed late from Serbia and played 31 minutes this season). The Herald-Times
- ➤ After a sweep by No. 9 UCLA this past weekend, Indiana softball will face Butler tonight at 6 p.m. at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington (the game will be streamed on Big Ten+). Indiana Daily Student
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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The Museum in Question: An Inside Look at Two New IU Exhibitions
1-4:30 p.m. — Eskenazi Museum of Art — Pre-registration required — Explore two new exhibitions with curators while enjoying a historical campus tour.
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