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in Bloomington
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of Lake Monroe will host its fourth annual Lake Monroe Day celebration on Sept. 14 at The Fields Clubhouse, 1333 S. Fenbrook Lane from 5 to 8 p.m.—the event will feature live music from King Bee and the Stingers, appetizers from One World Enterprises, a wine pull, and brief updates on the group's work to protect the lake. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Bloomington’s Greater Chamber of Commerce announced winners for its 110th Annual Meeting & Community Awards, which will be held on September 11 at Monroe Convention Center. The event honors winners in categories like New Business of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Anchor—Old National Bank will present the awards with a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., and a keynote address by Jeff Baldwin. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington hosts a busy weekend of events including Olivia Carter—making her debut at The Comedy Attic today and on August 16—a free chess lesson with Women International Master Garcia Morales at Monroe County Public Library on August 16, and a Taylor Swift tribute concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater on August 17. Other events include a community rummage sale—ideal for bargain hunters—at Switchyard Park Pavilion on August 16, a Spanish-language talk with a scavenger hunt at Faith Lutheran Church on August 17, and a family movie screening at Downtown Monroe County Public Library on August 18. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Bloomington Arts Commission, in partnership with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association, has opened 2025 Arts Operations Grant applications for local 501(c)(3) arts organizations with budgets of $500,000 or less, offering a total award pool of $180,000 across three cycles. Eligible groups may request up to $5,000 or five percent of their budget for operational costs, and applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Bloomington Pridefest, in its 11th year, will take place on August 23 in downtown Kirkwood from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.—featuring food trucks, drag, live music, DJs, and over 150 vendors for a full day of celebration. Donations for the Gender-Affirming Closet are accepted through August 16 at designated drop-off locations. The Bloomingtonian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University Germanic Studies professor Ben Robinson challenged a written warning issued under SEA202 for criticizing free speech policies and referencing his protest-related arrests, arguing that the process was unfair and based on a fabricated standard. He also noted that the sanction process took longer than allowed and raised concerns about harassment and surveillance by IU security and outside groups—issues that could affect academic freedom. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ACLU attorney Ken Falk pressed Monroe County to build a new jail on Tuesday—arguing the overcrowded, outdated facility was dangerous after 15 years of inaction. Lawmakers later faced state tax limits that may delay design reviews scheduled for the week of Aug. 19 as plans remain uncertain. The B Square Bulletin
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BLS Training Course
5-7:30 p.m. — Stone Belt Arc — Certification cost with fees — Enhance your healthcare skills with this essential BLS training course from the American Heart Association.
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2025 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets
12:55 – 2:25 PM — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Secure your season tickets for an exciting Indiana Hoosiers football season.
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Bloomington Indiana Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen — Ticket per person — Explore Bloomington through a fun scavenger hunt filled with wacky tasks and local surprises.
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Northern Kentucky Norse at Indiana Hoosiers Women's Volleyball
10-11:30 a.m. — Wilkinson Hall — VIP tickets available — Cheer on the Hoosiers in an exciting collegiate volleyball matchup.
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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Edgewood Intermediate School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support scholarship funds for local high school seniors.
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Dummy Album Release Show
7 PM – 1 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket prices to be announced — Celebrate Dummy's new album with live performances by them and Good Flying Birds.
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Daniel Villarreal Trio Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of music with the Daniel Villarreal Trio featuring special guests.
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People Watching Book Tour with Chloe Liese & Jillian Meadows
6-8 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Click here for tickets — Celebrate the release of ‘People Watching’ with authors Hannah Bonam-Young, Chloe Liese, and Jillian Meadows.
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Volunteer Orientation at WonderLab
3:30-5 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Discover the joys of volunteering at the greatest little science museum in the world.
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Plein Air In Practice at TC Steele Historic Site
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Cost not mentioned — Gain real-world painting experience with guidance from plein air expert Scott Sullivan at a historic site.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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