Good morning, Bloomington.

A new two-day symposium, Conversations in Bloom: A Symposium on Arts, Community, and Memory, will convene local artists, organizers & residents to chart the future of the city's arts scene.

The event takes place Wednesday, Sept. 30 at venues such as I Fell Building and continues Thursday, Oct. 1.

A local columnist shares four underrated horror films for October movie nights in Bloomington.

The recommendations include The Haunting, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Jennifer’s Body, and Crimson Peak (each offering a unique scare) to help viewers pick their next spooky flick.

The state has selected three Bloomington census tracts — Hopewell, Seminary Park, and the area west of the Trades District — for nomination as Opportunity Zones to drive private investment.

The city will work with developers and partners to prepare projects for federal approval and activation on January 1.

Indiana University changed weekend meal service at dining halls (Forest, McNutt and Wright) by closing them from 2 to 4 p.m. to let staff clean and prep; the update, based on student feedback in August, now includes a weekend brunch and expanded dinner.

Interim Provost Ciorciari held a town hall Monday (with over 100 attendees in person and via Zoom) and confirmed he is the only finalist for the permanent provost role at IU.

He shared plans to boost research and add experiential learning in the upcoming academic updates.

Bloomington is accepting applications for the Solar Grants for Income-Qualified Homeowners Program that covers the full cost of a 5-kW solar installation for eligible residents (those earning less than 80% of area median income).

The rolling application process requires homeowners with a structurally sound roof to check eligibility before applying.

Local high school sports fans are invited to vote in the Herald-Times Athlete of the Week poll for Sept.

21-26 in support of nominees from North, South, Edgewood, Lighthouse, Seven Oaks and Owen Valley + the poll closes Thursday, Oct. 1 at noon.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said junior running back Turbo Richard and junior linebacker Rolijah Hardy, who left last Friday's game with minor injuries, are day-to-day and may play against Rutgers Saturday.

An excerpt from a new book shows how Indiana football used strong running and teamwork to overwhelm Alabama in the Rose Bowl — key plays and smart coaching turned the game into a historic win.

The book details the standout performances that powered the Hoosiers' dominance.