Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new dance adaptation of Hamlet will be performed at IU Auditorium on October 14 at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost $22.50 (available online or at the box office). The show will feature a pre-performance discussion led by Anisa Tejpar and a post-show talk with Guillaume Côté to explain the creative process. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bloomington South boys soccer team won the sectional title by defeating Mooresville 7-0 on Oct. 11 while overcoming a season injury to all-state Tom Henry Berry. New head coach Jake Kabrick + a new team style guided the Panthers as they will face Whiteland in the regional semifinals on Oct. 15. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana's men's soccer team staged a comeback on Friday night as Palmer Ault scored the go-ahead goal and recorded two assists to lift the home team to a 4-2 win over Ohio State. Coach Todd Yeagley (the team leader) said Ault turned a 15-minute stretch into the key moment that shifted the game's momentum. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington North rallied late in its home game on Oct. 10 to beat Columbus North 31 to 28. Senior quarterback John Bargen led a final drive with key passes that lifted the Cougars to a 5-3 record and set them up to close out the season next Friday. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ The Bloomington South girls soccer team won 5-1 over defending champion Terre Haute South in Saturday’s Class 3A Martinsville Sectional final—avenging last year’s loss and setting up a regional semifinal against Center Grove on Oct 16. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti led his team to a 30-20 win over Oregon yesterday at Autzen Stadium—six former JMU players, including defensive end Mikail Kamara, helped drive the win. Their strong bond shows how a shared past has built a winning spirit for the Hoosiers. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Bloomington South Panthers remained undefeated at 8-0 after defeating Brebeuf 38-7 Friday night — they will host Center Grove next week. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ On Friday night, No. 20 Indiana volleyball swept Michigan in Ann Arbor with a .368 hitting percentage, led by freshman setter Teodora Kričković who added 35 assists, four kills and two block assists (her highest total in the game) to lift the team to a record of 5 to 0 in Big Ten play. The Hoosiers will face Michigan State today at 1 p.m. at the Breslin Center. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said his team used a winning mindset to pull off a 30-20 upset win over No. 2 Oregon. The Herald-Times
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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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The Vulgar Boatmen Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Vulgar Boatmen in Bloomington.
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Jeff Darren Muse at Bloomington Book Festival
4-5 p.m. — The Mill — Free entry — Celebrate literacy and engage with local authors as Jeff Darren Muse shares his journey and writings.
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