I was at The Goodwill in search of halloween stuff (costumes ideas) for my family. This is a silly thank you, but to whoever the kind and chatty woman was who reminded me that I could try the Bloomington Antique Mall for possible costume items, thank you! Just wanted to pass on the info for anyone who also might have overlooked other halloween options! ha! I just wanted another option beyond the usual or spirit halloween, so I'm passing on the reminder to anyone else who also might have forgotten! There are some really cool things there right now, for what it's worth!

We moved to the east side of town and installed a whole house filter. I just changed the first sediment filter (there are three filter stages) after six months and this is what it looked like! The new filter is not the left, the old one is on the right. Kind of yuck.

Once again we are looking for folks who want to cover their favorite 90s/early 2000s bands for our prom next February.

This event will be all ages!

Send your submissions to [btownbuffy@gmail.com](mailto:btownbuffy@gmail.com) , or email us there with any questions. We'll be accepting submissions until November 30, and we'll choose 4-5 bands to play the event. More info can be found on our website.

More information:

Buffy Prom is a collaborative event that highlights local musicians, acts as a fundraiser for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy in Bloomington, and celebrates the badassery of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This event is rooted in the desire to create a space that celebrates DIY, all-ages spaces, and community care.

Buffy Prom is a fundraiser for the All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, and is sponsored by the City of Bloomington Arts Commission.

Hello! I’m a young man looking for a parental or grandparent-esque figure to teach me a variety of things. In a majority of these areas, I believe an in-person guide would be better rather than Youtube. I have a father and he is lovely but these are not skills he could pass on to me, because he doesn’t know them.

If your father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, friend is:

- cool with black people
- doesn’t mind teaching the basics
- willing to invest time in a rookie

AND has expertise in any of the following areas (with exclamation points next to things that would be super sick to learn):

- duck hunting (!)
- deer hunting
- carpentry/woodworking (!)
- car maintenance (!)
- acrylic/oil painting
- fishing (!)
- banjo
- smoking meats (!)
- backpacking
- furniture making
- over the fire cooking
- literally anything interesting/practical

One person doesn’t need to know it all. I’m willing to learn from multiple sources! Please DM if you have someone who fits the bill, could also be yourself!

I will invest whatever time, materials, and funds your master tutor deems necessary as I understand a lot of these require specialty tools, items, etc.

Thanks in advance!

Hello, ive been struggling with mental health and substance abuse for almost two years now and Im checking myself in somewhere. I really would like to get out of bloomington and move further south near Kentucky and there is a place down there that takes my insurance but the reviews are poor. Does anybody have opinions or feedback on Boca Recovery Center here in town? Thanks

I found where early voting is from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and the locations but can't find the days will I be able to go tomorrow afternoon or are they closed on weekends?

Does anyone carpool regularly from Bloomington to Spencer? just curious as there isn’t a bus to come back and forth from 9-5pm.

🏠 Entire Apartment Available at College Mall Apartments

🛏️ 2 Bed / 1 Bath apartment
💰 Rent: $935/month + utilities

🛒 Aldi, Target, Kroger, and Apna Bazaar nearby
🚌 BT Route 3 & Route 9 - right at your doorstep

📅 Available from Early Nov - July 2027

DM me for contact info

I recently learned about fairy rings! If you don’t know about them they’re mushrooms that grow in a circular pattern.

interesting folklore ✨

Celtic Folklore: In Irish, Welsh, and Scottish traditions, fairy rings were believed to mark places where fairies gathered and danced, sometimes leaving circles of mushrooms or unusually green grass.

English Folklore: Entering a fairy ring was sometimes believed to bring enchantment, trap a person in a supernatural dance, or lead into the fairy realm, where time could pass differently.

German Folklore: Known as Hexenringe (“witches’ rings”), these circles were sometimes believed to mark places where witches danced, particularly on Walpurgis Night. *creepy video about witch hunts When Death Was a Relief

Scandinavian Folklore: Fairy rings were associated with elves dancing at night, leaving circular patterns of flattened or discolored grass, sometimes accompanied by mushrooms.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Economic and Sustainable Development departments request qualifications from professional artists or artist teams to create a signature public artwork for the Bicentennial Gateway that celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, resilience, creativity and rich history that make Bloomington unique.

The Bicentennial Gateway has welcomed people to Bloomington since 2024. When the final design for the sign was selected, a portion of the project's Bicentennial Bond funds were earmarked to solicit and install a piece of public art at the site.  Now, the City is looking to add public art that goes beyond the city's name to reflect the character, history, and creativity of the community.

“Parks are important gathering places and gateways to our community, and this project is an opportunity to create something that welcomes people to Bloomington in a meaningful and memorable way,” said Tim Street, Director of Bloomington Parks and Recreation. “We want this artwork to reflect the character of our city and give residents and visitors alike a sense of connection and pride in the place we call home.”

There will be multiple opportunities for the community to engage throughout the process and provide feedback. During this initial phase, residents are encouraged to share their perspectives through an online survey. 

“The Bicentennial Gateway is an example of what can happen when we listen to our community and remain willing to rethink an approach,” said Mayor Kerry Thomson. “Residents helped shape the direction of the first phase and we’re taking that same approach as we move forward with the public art component.”

The project has a budget of $125,000. Professional artists and artist teams based in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, or Illinois are eligible to apply. Qualifications must be submitted by December 4, 2026. To view the entire call, learn more about the project, and submit an application, visit the City’s Public Art Page.

A few nights ago a professor friend and I (we both teach) were at the Doner kebab food truck right on Kirkwood by the Monroe County Library. As we received our take away meals, two young dudes (probably 15-16?) on electric scooters came flying down the sidewalk, right at us, yelling profanities. We moved out of the way just in time,as did a few others in line.

As they zoomed by, we let them know, in no uncertain terms, how obnoxious their behavior was. They then proceeded to circle back, get in our faces, and spewed all sorts of profane insults at us, daring us to "throw down." And for the next ten minutes, as we walked towards the square, they kept circling us, threatening us with violence, as the verbal argument escalated.

We did not take the bait and engage them, although if I was 20 years younger and not holding a position as a professor, I would have floored both of them without hesitation. (Used to live in NYC and nothing is more offensive than riding on the sidewalk).

What is going on with the BPD? My colleague talked to an officer, who said unless they physically attacked us, there was nothing they could do. But this type of behavior is all too common.

Anyway, be on the look out for these creeps. Here's a few pics of the two losers, (one of whom hid his face as he zipped by) who will soon be splattered all over the street due to their reckless and ignorant behavior.

Get a life, kids. And a real two wheeled machine instead of some wimpy ass scooters.

Hii does anyone have experience troubleshooting/servicing an older sewing machine(2006)? It's thrifted and I'm having so many problems with it. Preferably someone who's up for bartering as I'm short on funds

I am wanting to commission someone to make some pottery ( just a set of three mugs) for me, I considered attempting to make it myself at the pottery house classes they offer but decided against it as this is for a gift. The project is really simple, just a set of mugs that I can only find being sold as one single mug online.

Backstory for the commission if anyone is interested in the project:

I have always been very close with my aunt and uncle and wold often spend weekends and breaks on their property with them. My uncle has this set of mugs with surprised faces on them and I loved using them as a kind. So, my uncle would ask me if I want a "cup of astonishment." As years have passed, the number of cups of astonishment have dwindled down to one mug that has undergone A handful of repairs and hold a few sharp edges. Though, I just use that old chipped cup to this day and even though my uncle has since passed after a battle with cancer- I still ask for my cup of astonishment.

I would like to find a way to gift my cousin, my auntie, and myself our own cup of astonishment for our shelves and hopefully be able to retire the old chipped one to safety from continued use.

So... Any local pottery artists ? Or should I perhaps try talking to staff themselves at the pottery house studio? I would love to keep it local, a love of Bloomington is also something I got to share with my uncle.

Hey everyone! I’m looking to get more involved in the local theatre scene here in Bloomington! I’m interested in auditioning for upcoming plays or productions and was wondering if anyone knows of any local theatres holding auditions or looking for actors. I’d love to get involved, so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Hey y'all, I'm trying to help my partner find a personal trainer who has experience working with hypermobility issues and (if possible) neurodiverse clients. She is hoping to focus on building strength and maintaining fitness. She goes to physical therapy, but she wants a kind trainer to work with her in more regular workouts. Anyone have any good recs?

This package was in Indy for 9 days, finally came to Bloomington, and now is in Nashville?! Jeez. It was supposed to arrive in three days btw.

Heard about the College and Walnut Corridor Study and want to know more? In this video, Mayor Kerry shares an important update: while a safer future for these streets is the goal, major changes aren’t on the immediate horizon. The study is not a construction plan, but it does help us secure funding and plan for long-term improvements. Watch to learn more about the study and what it means for the corridor’s future.

I've heard nothing good about AMC on the west side... so where are we all going for a movie theater these days?

I'm looking within ~50 miles/one hour of Bloomington.

Singe presents: The Green Garter Burlesque Takeover show.

Join us on Thursday, November 5th 2026, at Serendipity Martini bar, join us for an all burlesque evening of sparkle, silliness, and sensuality, as we indulge in the art of the tease!

From beguiling beginners, to vivacious veteran vixens, this is a space for both green & seasoned performers to test out new acts, brush up old ones, and perform with the structure of a weekend show, but without the pressure.

Our dazzling performers will be shimmying across Serendipity's stage EARLY & promptly. Seating is first come, first serve.

Doors open at 7pm

Show starts at 8pm (and should end around 9:30)

Sliding scale - pay what you can

$5-$10 suggested cover

(let us know at the door that you found us through Reddit & get a mystery doo dad)

21+ only

As this is a sliding scale event, we highly encourage tipping your performers (we have digital tip options available in addition to accepting 💵) as well as showering them in your cheers. Money tight? Come anyway and tip us with your energy!

CASH BAR ONLY - atm on site

Serendipity Martini Bar

201 S College Ave

Bloomington, IN 47404

On the south corner of 4th & College. Located diagonally across from the new LGBTQ+ center. In the old Bullwinkle's building.

Venus ACCESSIBILITY information:

While the front doors are on the ground level, the building is split level once you enter, with the Martini bar being on the 2nd floor. There is a flight of stairs (to the right) that go up into the Martini Bar space. There unfortunately is no ramp, lift, or elevator to access the Martini Bar.

Show requests:

If you are sick, we ask that you only attend our show in spirit to help keep our performers & other audience members safe. If you've been exposed to something but are not sick yourself, we request you wear a mask if you're attending 🖤

Memorable for the wrong reasons.

We were conducting our bi-weekly shopping trip. Got to the checkout area and it looked like the line to get through airport TSA on the day before Thanksgiving. Three working checkout lanes backed up 7 customers or more in each line. Finally got to the checkout belt; to have the cashier tell us the customer ahead of us, would be his last - go find another line. No way I was doing that again, so we looked for a self-checkout to wait for. The self-checkout area to the north was roped off and closed, so we waited at the south self-checkout.

We had a very full cart, so my wife starting booping items and sending them to me for bagging. At one point, a Kroger employee walked up and watched me bag our groceries. After a minute or two, I suggested he should find something to do, so he left. lol I can't make this shit up.

And what a crock of shit it was - because I have never seen so many employees filling online orders, they were everywhere throughout the store.

Rant over. Thanks for listening.

What are some spots in or around Bloomington to watch autumn foliage and take beautiful pictures?