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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Dailyn Eades painted a new mural on a traffic signal cabinet at 4th and Walnut on Thursday afternoon, featuring a black swallowtail butterfly sipping nectar as part of a project sanctioned by the city economic and sustainability department and Downtown Bloomington, Inc. The project is behind schedule—six of the seven traffic boxes will be finished within the next week and the final one is expected by the end of June. The B Square Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU student Margaret Ferguson, who worked as a hairdresser until a muscle disorder ended her career, founded Beyond the Chair to help beauty professionals with better education and job options—with funding from IU and help from its nonprofit management program. Her survey with cosmetologist Leah Miller showed many stylists want more training, and she later graduated and applied for a Master of Public Affairs to expand her work. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for the free 2025 Residents Academy, which will run each Thursday from August 14 through October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. The program offers interactive presentations and tours of city facilities (including Switchyard Park, a ride on the aerial ladder truck, and a visit to the historic Near West Side), and applications are due by July 7 with notifications by July 15. City of Bloomington
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Greene has chosen Shawn Nikirk, a former Stars All-State receiver and longtime assistant coach, as its new head football coach; the 49-year-old bank employee and father of three returns to coaching after a four-year break. Training will begin on June 12 after school ends May 16—he plans to lead a balanced offense and defense to build on past team success. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington North and South held their annual track meet at South on May 7 where athletes competed in various track and field events—video highlights capture the action and energy of the competition. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Ellie Kuespert, an IU junior who joined the women’s club hockey team in February 2024, trained all summer with support from teammates and coach Dillon Frechen to build her skills. The team, made official in 2020, earned wins on February 21 and 22 and now seeks more exposure and an on-campus rink with 500 seats needed for a Division I team — its efforts aim to give all players a better chance to shine. Indiana Daily Student
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spring Prospect Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Registration required — An exclusive soccer camp for female athletes looking to develop their skills.
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Artisan Bread Workshop
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Muddy Fork Bakery — $95 per person — Learn the art of sourdough bread making in an intimate, hands-on workshop.
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Composition Forum at 13th USA International Harp Competition
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Free entry — Engage in a discussion of the winning piece and performances at the acclaimed harp competition.
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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Graduation Show
8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Free entry — Watch fresh talent take the stage for their first comedy performance after a five-week workshop.
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Bloomington Comedy Night
9-11 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — $16 – $20 — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter at a local comedy venue.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area — Cost details not specified — Create a vibrant Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish treats.
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PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus, 3802 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN — Contact for pricing — Immerse yourself in 32 hours of comprehensive project management training with money-back guarantee and e-learning access.
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