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in Bloomington
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 3, the IU Brass Band performed at Conrad Prebys Amphitheater, presenting its 'Of Earth and the Eternal' program (its first fall concert after a year off) to an attentive audience. Nick Hinman, the new director, chose music that explores earth and mystical themes and the band will perform again on Dec 9 (time and location to be determined). Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's soccer retained its Golden Boot Trophy after a 0-0 draw against Purdue on Friday night at Folk Field—keeping the historic trophy in Bloomington for a third consecutive season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana women's soccer played to a scoreless draw against Purdue on Friday night in West Lafayette — marking its sixth shutout of the season as the team continued to search for its first road win. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The IHSAA has set schedules for boys soccer sectionals in Bloomington, Martinsville and Bedford with games starting Monday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. Local teams like Bloomington North and Bloomington South face off as records and key injuries shape competitive postseason match-ups—sparking excitement for soccer fans. The Herald-Times
- ➤ No. 12 Indiana men's soccer lost 3—0 to Washington Friday in Seattle— the Hoosiers struggled to create chances and suffered their third loss in four matchups; they will regroup before their Oct. 10 game against Ohio State. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Edgewood Mustangs lost to Sullivan 28 to 21 on Friday night at home after a 5 to 0 season start. Quarterback Braylon Linerode threw three interceptions—hindering the team's offense—and the Mustangs will face Northview on Oct. 10 as they chase a share of the conference title. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Girls soccer teams in the region will start their sectional tournaments Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Class 3A games in Martinsville, Class 2A contests in Danville, and Class 1A matches in Monrovia—winners will advance to face sectional champions on Oct. 16. The schedule highlights include a 6 p.m. game in Martinsville between Martinsville and Bedford North Lawrence. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington South clinched the Conference Indiana regular season title with a 55-24 win over Columbus North on Friday after staging a furious comeback from an early deficit—senior tight end Jalen Williams scored key touchdowns to tie a school record. The Panthers—now 7-0 overall—will travel to meet Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 10. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana volleyball's Ava Vickers, who missed the first 12 matches due to offseason surgery, returned in the later minutes of Friday's game and recorded five blocks and four kills in the upset win over No.17 USC at the Galen Center—her return shows steady progress in recovery. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ ESPN’s College GameDay will travel to Eugene next weekend as No. 2 Oregon faces No. 8 Indiana in a top-10 matchup — the broadcast will run from 9 a.m. until noon with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. EDT on CBS — marking an anticipated moment in the season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington North’s Cougars defeated the visiting Columbus East Olympians 42—0 on Friday night, improving their record to 4—3. The team will host its next-to-last game against Columbus North Bulldogs next week. The B Square Bulletin
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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.
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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.
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Orbit #7: Mama Said String Band and Ditch Tea Steepers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of grassroots tunes from Mama Said String Band and Ditch Tea Steepers.
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Orbit's 7th Anniversary Celebration
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate Orbit's 7th anniversary with great live performances from local favorites.
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Marian Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Exhibition
1-4 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling collegiate basketball as Marian Knights face off against the Hoosiers.
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ORBIT#7: Live Music Showcase
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate the Orbit 7 Year Anniversary with live performances from Amy O, Jessica Risker, and Lacey Guthrie.
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Jonathan Biss Concert
2-4 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a captivating performance featuring works by Timo Andres and Beethoven with the Indiana University Chamber Orchestra.
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Recital at Indiana University featuring Itamar Zorman and pianist Sung-Mi Im
8-9 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Admission details TBA — Experience a blend of Mozart, Bach, and Brahms in this promising violin and piano recital.
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Indiana Connected Educators Conference 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington — Check event page for cost — Empowering educators with exciting sessions and surprises for an epic day of learning.
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Mitski: The Land
6:30 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket info available online — Experience the cinematic adaptation of Mitski's extraordinary live performance bringing her acclaimed album to the big screen.
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