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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network has listed several local volunteer opportunities including the Summer Launch Party at Bryan Park on May 24—where volunteers aged 16 and up assist with event setup, games and cleanup—and regular workdays at PEAK Animal Sanctuary plus family support events on selected Saturdays. Donations of craft materials for Materials for the Arts are also welcomed at the Monroe County Waste Reduction District in Bloomington. The Herald-Times
- ➤ On May 8th, the Exotic Feline Rescue Center began taking in non-feline animals such as foxes, bears, coyotes, and wolves, marking an expansion of its rescue efforts—aimed at caring for a broader range of exotic species. The Herald-Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Human remains found during March land clearing on the north side of Bloomington were identified as 40-year-old John E Baker Jr., who went missing in 2022 after being last seen near Meadows Hospital—dental records and a forensic team confirmed his identity and a coroner determined he died by suicide. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Straight No Chaser—an a cappella group formed at Indiana University—announced its Holiday Road Tour and new holiday album release. They will perform in Bloomington on Dec. 11 at the Indiana University Auditorium and will include additional stops in Evansville and Indianapolis before Christmas; tickets go on sale May 14. WTHR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will offer free hands-on semiconductor workshops for high school students from July 14 to 18 and for adults from July 21 to 25 at the Indiana Center for the Life Sciences on 501 N. Profile Parkway + applications are open. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington city officials announced a parking survey open through May 27 as the city noted that parking fines help pay for key services—officials later confirmed that online records show parking revenue of $1,090,038 in 2023 and $1,156,136 in 2024 before expenses. The survey and revised numbers come as the city works to clarify its financial estimates. The B Square Bulletin
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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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