Good morning, Bloomington.

Three Bloomington breweries earned awards at Indiana Brewers’ Cup Competition at Corteva Coliseum (part of the state fair on July 11); Upland Brewing Company won two first-place awards while Heartwork Brewing and Bloomington Brewing Company received honors, and a homebrewing duo placed second in Specialty IPA.

Facebook restored The Bloomingtonian page today after an appeal but removed its 111 paying subscribers and monthly revenue due to monetization policy issues—Facebook did not explain the change.

The outlet now plans its next steps.

Lilly Endowment awarded a $5 million grant for the IU Eskenazi Museum of Art to enhance visitor experiences by expanding its facilities, engaging new audiences, and upgrading digital displays (including a reconfigured café and expanded terrace) to connect more Hoosiers with art.

Film producers from Pigasus Pictures are seeking thousands of Bloomington extras to help recreate the first Women's Little 500 race at Assembly Hall on July 25 and Bill Armstrong Stadium on Aug.

2, with filming continuing through Aug. 12 on and around the IU campus.

Little Five is filming over the next few weeks with houses on 7th and Grant Street decorated with banners that read World’s Greatest College Weekend and Go Big Red.

Production workers are staging gear along Grant and Lincoln Streets for the movie set.

Bloomington electric scooter ridership dropped 82% from 2019 to 2025 as the city plans a new licensing round, while the (C)olumn sculpture at 2nd and Walnut streets preserves nearly 300 community words and county commissioners removed the sheriff’s jail-capacity figure from an overcrowding resolution.

Residents were advised by the Monroe County Health Department to stay indoors on Monday as smoke from Canadian wildfires caused the air quality index to reach 134 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), and the advisory ended at midnight Monday.

Brian Muehlhaus overcame a challenging comeback (including a stray golf ball incident) to reach the city golf finals where he will face top seed Matt Till in the Men’s Super Senior match.

Bannister secured his latest win in Bloomington after withstanding a late run by Mitch Oard in an 18-hole final, extending his win streak to five years.

Indiana men’s basketball will face Arkansas at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Nov.

17 as part of the Bad Boy Mowers Series, adding to their expanding high-major nonconference schedule for the season.

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.