Today
in Bloomington
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Artisan Guilds of Bloomington hosted their annual holiday art show and sale at Monroe Convention Center, which ran from Friday until 3 p.m. Sunday — featuring blown glass jewelry, handcrafted pottery, locally made clothing, and a collage workshop led by artist Jennifer Davis. The event included work from the Indiana Glass Guild, Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Fiber Art Guild, and Local Clay Potters’ Guild and offered workshops and membership options to help local artists build their skills. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Local fans watched the Mitski: The Land film at Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday, which showed live footage from her Atlanta tour and featured songs from her latest album. Some audience members praised the production while one viewer felt the film was too short—vendors sold Mitski memorabilia after the screening. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Every Wednesday, Kirkwood Observatory invites Bloomington locals and IU students to stargaze using its 12-inch doublet telescope in Dunn’s Woods until November 19 and will resume public viewings after spring break. The observatory’s solar lab will be open on November 8 and November 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.—allowing visitors to see sunspots and solar prominences while updated schedules are posted if weather or the end of daylight-saving changes the hours. Indiana Daily Student
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Construction on The Beverly—which replaces the old Poplars building—is progressing toward a planned opening in fall 2026. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Community members and real estate professionals toured the historic Batman Waldron House on Halloween to view the limestone landmark before it goes to an online auction. The auction — hosted by Estate & Downsizing Specialists LLC — will close on December 1 at 8 p.m. and the property remains protected as a local historic district. The Bloomingtonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana volleyball defeated No. 19 Penn State on Sunday in University Park as freshman Jager and senior Tatum led the team with critical plays. The win—Indiana's first in Pennsylvania—improved their record to 9-3 and tied them with Wisconsin for third in the conference. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football dominated Maryland with a 55-10 win Saturday, and the game report card praised nearly every position group for its strong play. The review noted that quarterback Fernando Mendoza rebounded after an early mistake while the running backs and defensive line earned top marks. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football suffered several injuries in their win over Maryland as linebacker Fisher did not play, receiver Sarratt left early with a tightened hamstring, and defensive lineman Wyatt ended his season—coach Cignetti said the team will lean on its next man up mentality. The Hoosiers will travel to Penn State on November 8, face Wisconsin on November 15 and meet Purdue on November 28. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Little 500 Fall Series held a cyclocross event on Nov. 1 where riders raced a two-person relay on a course set on tailgate grounds south of Indiana Memorial football stadium—many wore costumes after Halloween. The B Square Bulletin
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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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Fall Prospect Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Armstrong Stadium — $160.00 — A dedicated soccer camp for female athletes to showcase their skills and potential.
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