See Who Won the 2026 So. Indiana Marching Band Poll

Thousands of votes poured in, and one band rose to the top. See which Southern Indiana marching band won our community poll.

Buck Rogers Jr. & The Playground Muddy Boys: Bringing ‘Hoosiercana’ to Central Indiana

Gary native Buck Rogers Jr. and his band, The Playground Muddy Boys, perform Hoosiercana, a genre blending folk, blues, and Americana inspired by Indiana's history and culture.

CATS - Community Access Television Services

A dedicated constitutional forum for the purpose of providing citizens of Monroe County access to the electronic media for the distribution of information, opinion, and other constitutionally protected forms of speech. The CATS Digital Creativity Center is an all-ages digital creativity center for video and music production, graphic and web...

33rd annual Lotus Festival turns downtown Bloomington into global stage

The gentle hum of Busman’s Holiday’s guitar strings danced through the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Thursday night, kicking off the first night of the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Spanning four days, the festival brought over 40 performances to downtown Bloomington, inviting the Americana brother duo, Addison and...

The write stuff: Brownsburg authors bring fantasy, life lessons to Hendricks County Authors Showcase

For one Brownsburg author, writing began long before she had a driver’s license. For another, becoming a children’s author grew from a desire to turn difficult personal experiences into lessons young readers could understand. Both were among more than 50 authors featured Sept. 26 at the third annual...

11 Stunning Indiana Churches That Look Like They Belong In Europe

Soaring spires, glowing stained glass, and intricately painted ceilings can make parts of Indiana feel unexpectedly far from the Midwest. Across the state, historic churches reflect architectural traditions brought by communities with roots in Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and elsewhere in Europe. Some impress with elaborate interiors, while others command...

Week 7 Plays of the Night

Polls circulate showing tight secretary of state race, plus Bo Duke actor weighs in

Political polls are backing up what extensive campaign advertising indicates — that the Indiana secretary of state race is tight as early voting starts next week.

Photos: Fugu Dugu leads the Lotus Festival Parade through downtown Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — OCTOBER 3: Chicago-based Fugu Dugu, a female-led “Wild East” gypsy punk and folk-rock band, leads the Lotus Festival Parade through downtown Bloomington on Saturday night. Fronted by violinist and singer Olya Prohorova, the band blends Eastern European and Moldovan folk traditions with punk, klezmer and Americana in a high-energy, multilingual sound. Community members joined the procession, which began in an alley off Fourth Street, wound around the courthouse square and ended with a dance party at the Arts Village on Kirkwood Avenue. (Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)

Barr-Reeve’s Knepp finishes T47 at Girls Golf State Finals

BATTLE GROUND, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Barr-Reeve senior Lauren Knepp wrapped up her high school golf career at the IHSAA State Finals at Battle Ground Golf Club. Knepp finished in a tie for 47th place out of 112 total golfers.

Herron draws 175 students to Fine Arts Career and Resource Fair

The Indiana University Fine Arts Career and Resource Fair was held Sept. 30 at Herron School of Art and Design on the IU Indianapolis campus. The event featured more than 15 employers, along with internships, graduate pathways from three schools and volunteer opportunities for students. Michelle Winkelman, director of career...

Aliyah Boston 2026 Exit Interview | Indiana Fever

Aliyah Boston speaks to the media following the conclusion of the 2026 season.

The Graveyard stompers are ready for Rocktober! Are you?

Every October, look around and you’re sure to find corn mazes, haunted houses, and costume parties, but did you know that you can also experience the thrilling Halloween band, The Graveyard Stompers?. This unique group, featuring multiple lead vocalists and live brass, will tour the area starting tonight, Oct....

12 Bloomington area events offer music, festivals and family fun

Bloomington’s first week of October offers a packed mix of international music, fall festivals, comedy, racing and family activities. The Lotus World Music & Arts Festival anchors the Oct. 1-4 lineup at venues across downtown Bloomington. Weekend highlights include the Bloomington Wool & Fiber Festival, Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, the Bloomington Music Expo and the second annual Bloomington Roots, Boots & Blues Fest. Families can sample locally grown apples or follow the Trick or Treat Trail on Oct. 3, while Broadway performer Sutton Foster closes out the guide’s date range with an Oct. 6 concert at IU Auditorium. The dozen selections are in Bloomington and Monroe County, keeping the guide focused on events local residents can attend without traveling to a larger regional city. Lotus World Music & Arts Festival The 33rd annual festival brings world music, dance, visual arts and cultural activities to downtown Bloomington from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., and five nearby venues. Performance times vary, and the festival offers four-day, weekend and single-day ticket options, along with some free activities. For tickets or complete event information, visit lotusfest.org/schedule . Bloomington Wool & Fiber Festival Meet shepherds, fiber

Hendricks County International Festival brings global cultures to Plainfield

The seventh annual Hendricks County International Festival is scheduled to take place at Hobbs Station on Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring food, music, and cultural activities from more than 20 countries.

Bloomington Roots, Boots & Blues Fest returns for second year

The second annual Bloomington Roots, Boots & Blues Fest will return to Upland Brewing Co. on Saturday, Oct. 3, featuring eight musical acts and more than 20 local vendors.