Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, the Bloomington Rail Trail was adjusted to cross Rogers Street at a right angle for greater safety and a flashing warning light was added—officials spent over $200,000 on the update and plan to add a new streetlight early in 2026. WRTV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows that Monroe County median home list prices fell to $369,000 in November, 1.6% lower than October and 7% higher than last November, while Bloomington metro saw its median price drop to $364,900 with homes averaging about 1,916 sqft. The Herald-Times
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Family New Year’s Eve Bash
4-9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Bloomington — Ticket required — Celebrate early with games, food, and a festive family countdown to 2026!
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Mama Said String Band with Chris Dollar
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy live music from Mama Said String Band and Chris Dollar at a top-rated Bloomington venue.
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2026 IU Winter ID Camp
5:00 a.m. to 4:59 a.m. — Mellencamp Pavilion, Bloomington, IN — Registration fee applies — A developmental camp for high school soccer players aiming for collegiate play.
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Catalpa Concert Featuring This Burning Ghost
7-11 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic tunes of Sean South by Catalpa and dive into the world of live music.
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WFIU's The Soul Kitchen Dance Party
6:30 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — A vibrant evening of soul, funk, and music, featuring a dance lesson and DJ set.
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Dylan Ryan Performance
6:30-9:30 a.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a morning filled with live music from the Benton / Myers / Garber Trio and Dylan Ryan.
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Ben Cartha Fowler Project & Sam Finley Trio
6:30-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Experience a lively jazz double feature with local talent and enjoy food and drink.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ David Foster Wallace
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