Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Local filmmakers Pigasus Pictures plus the production company Somewhere Pictures are starting production on Little Five, a film about the women’s race at Little 500 in Bloomington today.
The project aims to highlight local heritage and draw community interest.
Bloomington Boogies festival returns Oct.-10-12 with free concerts, music workshops, and a ticketed concert featuring blues and boogie-woogie artists at local venues; registration for workshops starts Sept.-1 while tickets for the main concert can be purchased in advance.
Visitors planning IU tours or seeking campus and Bloomington info can stop by the Visitor Information Center at Indiana Memorial Union (900 E.
Seventh St.), open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offering campus maps, brochures, and student-led tours on select Sundays.
Bloomington residents can now apply for the Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant program offering up to $1,000 to support local sustainability and climate resilience projects; teams of at least four must submit proposals by Nov.
15 (unless the $10,000 budget is exhausted earlier).
Monroe County property transfers from Jun.
5 to July 15 were reported by Beacon (the county’s property data system), including transactions ranging from $140,000 to $1,550,000. The report covers new sale records not previously listed.
Indiana residents can vote for the greatest forgotten high school basketball hero until Thursday, July 23 as part of the America 250 project by USA Today Company sports journalists.
The list of nominees was first presented on July 8 (local experts curated the selections) to honor the players' legacy.
On Sunday, July 19, at Cascades Golf Course, Jason Bannister won the 98th Men's Championship with a 3-and-1 victory over Mitch Oard, marking his fifth title in a row.
Kourteney Grimes won the women's final by beating Lisa Wise 7-and-6.
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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