Good morning, Bloomington.

On Friday night, the Chamber Orchestra led by conductor Jeffery Meyer performed three musical works at Auer Hall with more than half of the 400-seat audience attending.

The free concert featured Ravel’s 'Le tombeau de Couperin'—a piece with shifting moods—followed by Wallen’s 'Mighty River' and Mendelssohn’s 'Italian' symphony, and ended with a nearly five-minute standing ovation.

On Friday, the Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center held its 14th annual pinning ceremony where about 70 first-year and transfer students received a pin that symbolizes their new beginning at IU—200 attendees included faculty, family and community members.

Officials and mentors stressed that the pin represents a shared commitment of support as the students started their IU journey.

During the week of Sept.

19, top-ranked Indiana high school football teams played strong games as Bloomington South beat Terre Haute South 49-14—teams like New Palestine, Heritage Hills, and Evansville Memorial also posted decisive wins across classes 6A to A.

The Bloomington North football team defeated Terre Haute North Vigo 56-0 on Sept.

19 (2025) in Conference Indiana play as the Cougars gathered 420 yards and stifled their opponent after a loss to Bloomington South last week. The team will focus on their next conference match against Jeffersonville on Sept. 26 (2025).

The Hoosiers game against Illinois was moved from NBC to Peacock and kicked off 20 minutes later at 7:50 p.m.—the change came after nearly two hours of weather delay affected the Notre Dame-Purdue game in South Bend.

No. 19 Indiana football dominated Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington as the team won 63—10 over No. 9 Illinois with an explosive 35-point first half; quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 267 yards and five touchdowns while the defense got seven sacks and held Illinois to 161 total yards. The Hoosiers will travel to Iowa City on Sept. 27 for their first road game.

Rick Wood's Album Recording at The Comedy Attic

7 PM — The Comedy Attic — Ticket prices vary — Experience incisive storytelling and witty humor from a talented comedian and writer.

Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

11:59 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket required — Experience exceptional talent and celebrate world cultures at this annual arts festival.

The Brook & The Bluff Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience expertly crafted songs and sublime musicianship from Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff.

American Aquarium Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the commitment of American Aquarium as they showcase their latest album.

S. Carey Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Ticketed event — Experience the soothing sounds of S. Carey in an intimate Bloomington venue.

Paint the Town Pink

2-8 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Free entry — Celebrate breast cancer awareness with a month-long community initiative featuring local support services and activities.

Bloomington IN Wool & Fiber Festival

Fri 9 a.m. – Sat 4 p.m. — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with vendors showcasing wool and fiber arts at this delightful festival.

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K

5K Run/Walk — Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN — Registration fees vary — Participate in one of Indiana's oldest and largest runs to support cancer programs.

Developing Capable Young People Training Program

10 PM — Renwick Village Center Holding — Openings available — Program aimed at empowering parents and professionals to positively influence youth in the community.

Southern Culture on the Skids Concert

8:00–11:30 PM — The Bishop Bar — 18+ event — Experience a legendary band with their unique blend of rock, surf, and country for a foot-stomping night.