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in Bloomington
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Fine Art Supply hosted a Collage Collective workshop on Oct. 30 where local artist Jennifer Davis led community members in making paper collages—attendees of all ages learned new techniques in a relaxed setting. The shop will rebrand its free weekly art events as Art in Commons after the new year—expanding its schedule to offer a wider range of creative community programs. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 2 Indiana football travels to College Park to face Maryland at 3:30 p.m. today after a two-game homestand; the Hoosiers, who beat Maryland 42-28 in Bloomington last season and defeated UCLA 56-6 recently, will try to win the line of scrimmage against a retooled Maryland team. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ On October 31, Bloomington South beat Terre Haute South 41-34 in a tense 5A sectional semifinal as key plays by Hayden Clark and Ross Ogden helped the Panthers rally for the win. The team will now prepare to host rival Bloomington North in the sectional final— a matchup that will further test their tournament readiness. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana men’s cross country runners finished 12th and the women placed 11th at the Big Ten Championships in East Lansing on Halloween. The Hoosiers will compete at the Great Lakes Regional Championship in Evansville on November 14 as they try to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Indiana Daily Student
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Twitty and Lynn: A Tribute to Conway and Loretta
3-4:30 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Tickets required — Experience a heartfelt tribute as the grandchildren of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn bring their grandparents' legendary country music to life.
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IFS Informed EMDR Training
Nov 5-6 — IU Maurer School of Law — Registration required — A two-day training featuring EMDR through IFS lens with supervised practice exercises.
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Darlin' Brando Concert Series
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Experience a night of live honky tonk music featuring Rikki Jean, Darlin' Brando, and West Fork Revival.
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Jacobs Live at the Movies: The Wizard of Oz
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Indiana University Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the timeless classic 'The Wizard of Oz' with live orchestral accompaniment from talented IU musicians.
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Life Science Industry Workshop and Poster Session
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Engage in learning and networking within the life sciences industry.
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Vibration of Light Festival
6-9 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Cost info N/A — Experience a magical evening of cacao and sound healing for heart and spirit nourishment.
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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Indiana Hoosiers Men's Basketball
3:30 AM - 7:00 PM — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Check for ticket pricing — Witness the Incarnate Word Cardinals take on the Indiana Hoosiers in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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Butler Bulldogs vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
2-8:30 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Lowest price guaranteed — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown with Butler and Indiana.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Alex Falcone
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alex Falcone, known for his appearances on Portlandia and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Monroe Community Kitchen
3-6 p.m. — Community Kitchen — Free meal — Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served to anyone in need, no questions asked.
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