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in Bloomington
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ IU World’s Fare was held Friday at Alumni Hall at Indiana Memorial Union and featured 18 cultural performances and booths from 19 international student organizations that showed native traditions using fortune-telling — dance routines and games. The free event let visitors learn about different cultural customs in a festive setting. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Jim Biddle has kept his 1951 Pontiac Chieftain in original condition in Bloomington for nearly 50 years—its dents and scratches remain authentic. He drives it on cool fall days and will cover it for winter. The Herald-Times
- ➤ On Friday night, Fourth Wall’s premier event in Bloomington featured three one-act plays about aging, family, and faith and drew a sold-out crowd of 95 - veteran actor Spyridon Stratigos returned to the stage for the first time in a decade, and organizers added extra seating as 10 tickets were turned away - marking a successful evening for local theater. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington wrapped its run of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Price’ from November 6 to 16 (the closing piece of its 20th season) as it showed the struggles of two brothers dealing with their past over family belongings in a cramped attic. The theater will soon announce its 2026 season with planned shows in spring and fall. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The 'Potpourri' event brought the community together with a 35‑minute program of dance and choral songs that celebrated Black art and culture—Raymond Wise said it showcased the ensembles’ work and united people from all backgrounds. Local groups, including the IU Soul Revue, performed lively R&B and gospel numbers that had the audience singing along. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ This week, Bloomington will host several live music events as Jacobs School of Music bands will present a (free) fall showcase at Musical Arts Center and cover band Welcome to The Neighborhood will play at The Bluebird on Wednesday. Additional shows will include jazz sessions at The Vault Pub on Thursday and a jazz salon at Morgenstern Books and Café on Friday, a (21+) Emo Nite at The Bluebird on Saturday, and touring country musician Nick Shoulders with opener Clover-Lynn on Sunday. Indiana Daily Student
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County property transfers from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11 were reported by The B Square using data from Beacon — the transactions include sales with prices ranging from $0 to $850,000 and involve specific buyer and seller details. The report provides a concise record of recent real estate activity in the county. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball earned a 69-61 win over Incarnate Word on Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall—improving their record to 4-0 despite a drop in offensive numbers compared to previous games. They will host Lindenwood University at 6 p.m. Thursday on the Big Ten Network. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball defeated Florida State 76 to 72 on Sunday at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center as redshirt sophomore guard Lenée Beaumont scored 23 points — the win moved the team to a 4 to 0 record. The team returns home for a contest against Butler University Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana volleyball beat Maryland on Sunday afternoon at Wilkinson Hall in three sets to improve its record to 21-5 overall and 12-4 in conference play+ the team will face Rutgers at 6 p.m. Thursday in Bloomington with the game to be streamed on Big Ten. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football landed former Penn State commit Lavar Keys, a three-star wide receiver, on Sunday after he reopened his recruitment when the Nittany Lions fired coach James Franklin on Oct. 12. He visited Bloomington during a 56-6 win over UCLA and now joins 22 other recruits in the 2026 class—strengthening the team for the coming season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ An exhibit named Outfitting IU Athletics: Hoosier Champions opened at McCalla School and will show historic IU sports memorabilia until October 2026—featuring items like Kyle Schwarber’s bat, underwater cameras used by Doc Counsilman and shoes worn by Steve Alford as community members, fans and alumni celebrated IU’s athletic legacy at the opening event. The display also traces the evolution of team uniforms and equipment over the years. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Historic Homesite Volunteer Workday
1-7 p.m. — Fairfax State Recreation Area — Free — Help uncover the remnants of a historic late 1800s farm and home site.
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Joe Pug Live Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket price unknown — Experience the soulful sounds of Joe Pug, a masterful singer-songwriter with heartfelt lyrics.
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Nutcracker Behind-the-Scenes Tour
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Musical Arts Center — Limited to 30 guests per tour — Explore the set and costumes of The Nutcracker in a guided tour.
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