Good morning, Bloomington.

A Spencer resident offered a $50 breezeway motor to Bloomington teen Aaron Greenberg, who began restoring his 1967 Mercury Monterey in March to fix its rolling back window before he gets his driver’s license later this year.

A car show and breakfast fundraiser for Cars for Keeps will be held at Hurlow Wealth Management on May 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. to help low-income residents secure reliable transportation.

Indiana University issued a crime notice after four burglaries were reported between April 14 and April 23 from campus residence halls and a fraternity house — the IU Police are investigating with a possible lead in the fraternity house incident.

Federal cuts have ended programs that supplied over $4.4 million in local produce to schools, so schools may have to buy less local food this year—local farms that invested in new equipment and crops for school meals now face losses and are working with councils to seek low-interest loans and new markets.

On April 17th, a federal appeals court upheld an NLRB ruling that found Starbucks broke labor laws by disciplining workers for union activity at stores in Ann Arbor and Jacksonville— the ruling orders Starbucks to reinstate affected employees, remove related records, and post worker rights notices. Union supporters at several stores including those in Bloomington continue to campaign for better protections— the decision adds to growing scrutiny of the company’s labor practices.

On April 25 at Bill Armstrong Stadium, Kappa Alpha Theta won the women's Little 500 race after a crash on the fourth lap—marking their 10th win in the event.

On April 26, Black Key Bulls won the men's Little 500 race in a 200-lap contest with 33 teams that ended around 4:45 p.m.

Indiana softball tried to rally after falling behind 8 to 2 in their final regular season home game against No. 7 Oregon Sunday but could only score 5 to 1 in the last two innings, losing 9 to 7 and getting swept in the series.

The loss hurt their NCAA tournament hopes — dropping their record to 30 to 16 as they now prepare to face Purdue in their final series.

Private African Art Tour

12:30 – 2:00 PM — Eskenazi Museum of Art — Admission required — Explore the depth of African artistic heritage with a personal guide through unique exhibits.

Mamalarky Live in Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience the tender, intricate indie rock of Mamalarky with their unique blend of humor and heartfelt lyrics.

The Kickback 101: Projection Listening Party

7:30-11:30 p.m. — IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center — $10 for students, $20 for non-students — Celebrate the end of the semester with live performances and fresh eats at Troy Thomas' album launch.

Wonderland CCS Prom 2025

7-11 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union Building — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — A magical celebration of joy, friendship, and the wonder of God's creation.

Meditation Mondays: Sound Bath Experience

7-8 p.m. — Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library — Cost unknown — Immerse yourself in a relaxing meditative sound bath experience.

Taylor Hollingsworth Live

6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Taylor Hollingsworth and opening act The Hammer & The Hatchet.

Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025

7 PM - 1 AM — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket information available — Experience a unique four-night event of original music as artists collaborate and share their stories.

IU Founders and Funders Network Venture Summit 2025

12 AM - 12 AM — Indiana Memorial Union Bldg — $100 — Connect with innovators and investors within IU’s startup ecosystem at this exclusive venture summit.

Rodney Crowell Concert

7-11 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of a Grammy-winning country artist with decades of hits.

Spring Prospect Camp

10 AM - 4 PM — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Registration required — An exclusive soccer camp for female athletes looking to develop their skills.