Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Bloomington.
💼 Business
Brown County Coffee & Tea introduced new espresso drinks, including hot and iced mocha lattes and vanilla matcha lattes, at last Saturday’s Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and will continue offering them each Saturday through September at Showers Common (401 N.
Morton St.).
🎭 Culture
A flyer recruiting extras for the movie 'Little Five' invites local talent to join Indiana's next great sports film, noting that past extras in Little 500 films have become Bloomington mayors.
The recruitment ad appears on 6th Street and College Avenue (QR code provided) for details.
Bloomington-based Great White Smoke and Hard Truth Distilling Co. are hosting the Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Hard Truth Distillery from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, where 25 teams will vie for a ticket to the World Food Championships with live music, demos & yard games.
🏥 Health
Health officials tracked rising cyclosporiasis cases linked to raw produce, and doctors say meal kits are safe if meats and eggs are cooked well — they advise avoiding raw salad kits and pre-cut fruits.
Bloomington consumers should handle and store food carefully to reduce illness risk.
🏈 Sports
Joe Smith, a longtime broadcaster for IU football and basketball games, died Monday in Bloomington after a 40-year career on the radio.
He is survived by two children and six grandchildren, and his dedication to quality sports coverage remains a lasting legacy — remembered by IU fans.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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65 North Pickers Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience a fusion of bluegrass and jam band vibes with lightning-fast picking and unforgettable originals.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Bloomington — Book Now on Eventbrite! — Unleash your creativity making a traditional Turkish lamp while enjoying delightful snacks.
Couples Communication Cure: An Evening with Michele O'Mara
6-7 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Free entry — Explore effective communication in relationships with expert Michele O'Mara as she shares insights from her latest book.
James Eichman Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience evocative alt-Americana and indie rock sounds from Nashville’s own James Eichman.
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