Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dogs enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at Switchyard Park on April 11 when owners paid $7 per dog to join the event featuring eggs with treats or toys and a raffle for a dog-themed gift basket, sponsored by House of Paws + The Dog House. Indiana Daily Student
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Residents are nominating their favorite local services at the Best of B‑Town Community’s Choice Awards — voting began this April. Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping, a trusted company with over a decade in service, is competing for recognition in its field. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The IU Fashion Design B.A. Fashion Show took place on April 9 at Alumni Hall at the IU Memorial Union, where students presented a range of collections—from nature-inspired designs to modern critiques—by designers including Max Miller, Angela Thomas, and Addison Keller + others. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Another Round celebrated its 30th anniversary with a spring concert Friday night at Buskirk+Chumley Theater. The group featured guest Straight No Chaser and closed with a joint rendition of 'Back Home Again in Indiana' while teasing a new album on its website. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bluebird Improv featuring top comedians including Matt Walsh, Marc Evan Jackson, Brad Morris and Joe Canale will perform live at Comedy Attic on Apr. 23 at 7 p.m.—tickets cost $43.55 and $53.55, with a second show at 9 p.m. if sold out. The Herald-Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The B Square has published new property transfer data for Monroe County covering transactions from March 17 to April 3 (sourced from Beacon). Reports will be issued every Sunday. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington on April 11, 33 cycling teams competed in the Little 500 team pursuit, with Black Key Bulls (3rd) and Kappa Alpha Theta (also 3rd) among the top finishers, while other teams placed between 7th and 16th. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana track and field competed at the Crimson Tide Invitational Friday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where nine athletes reached top five finishes and four claimed wins in field events. The team will face a three-meet weekend with events at the Gibson Invitational, Wake Forest Invitational + Tom Jones Memorial. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana volleyball played a non-conference spring match against Kentucky on April 10 at Wilkinson Hall— their first meeting since 2019. The team announced its next spring game will be open to the public against Purdue. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana baseball lost 14-4 to Maryland at Bob 'Turtle' Smith Stadium Saturday as the Terrapins built their lead early and dominated pitching. With the series tied 1-1, the Hoosiers will take the rubber match today at noon with sophomore Brayton Thomas set to start. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ At Friday’s Miss N Out event, Libby Lewis of Alpha Chi Omega and Judah Thompson of CUTTERS secured first place in the women’s and men’s races respectively. The event is part of the Little 500 spring series, which finishes with the Team Pursuit on Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Indiana women's tennis team beat Penn State 4-3 at the IU Tennis Center on April 11. Strong singles wins by junior Elisabeth Dunac, sophomore Nicole Sifuentes, and freshman Hi'ilani Williams boosted the team's record to 14-8. Indiana Daily Student
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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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God's Gracious Girls Revival Night
6-9 p.m. — Fine Arts Building | Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design — Free entry — Experience a powerful night of prayer and worship that renews hearts and restores faith.
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Saving Ava Premiere
7-10 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience a thrilling adventure of friendship and self-discovery in a story of six teenagers on a cross-country quest.
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Bloomington Comedy Showcase
8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Enjoy a night of laughter with both seasoned comedians and fresh talent testing their material.
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