Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cardinal Spirits released Barrel No. 1—a 10-year-old single barrel straight single malt whiskey that the distillery says is the oldest ever produced in Bloomington and its first filled barrel—on November 22. Visitors sampled the whiskey during a pre-release cocktail hour at the distillery before it became available exclusively there. The Bloomingtonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana volleyball lost to No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday evening at Wilkinson Hall when the Cornhuskers swept the match to clinch the Big Ten title—coach Steve Aird said the game taught his young team valuable lessons ahead of two upcoming matches for an NCAA Tournament spot. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington High School South ended its season with a semi-state loss to New Palestine on November 21 at Kelso Stadium. The Panthers finished with an 11 to 2 record as the Dragons secured back-to-back semi-state titles (rain affected play). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football is on a bye week after an 11-0 start and is resting before its final regular-season game against Purdue on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET—coach Curt Cignetti says the break will help the team prepare for a possible Big Ten championship spot. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Cascade Cadets defeated Gibson Southern by a score of 49 to 34 on Saturday night to secure a spot in the state championship race—key interceptions and early touchdowns drove the win. They will face Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. WTHR
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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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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Woolery Mill — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Siena Heights Saints
7 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling college basketball matchup as the Hoosiers take on the Saints.
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~ Carl Jung
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