The Backstage Blog

There’s nothing quite like seeing the Hoosiers play in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall , especially when you witness a game-winning shot at the buzzer like the one Christian Watford threw up against Kentucky back in 2011 or the Hoosiers defeat ranked North Carolina. Those fans will never forget that... Read More

The perfect New Year's Eve includes a great group of friends, Auld Lang Syne , a glass of champagne (or sparkling grape juice), and of course the best atmosphere. We've put together a list of some of B-Town's best to help you get ready to ring in the new year. Where to Ring in the New Year If you... Read More

The holidays are indeed holly and jolly, but in Bloomington, they are anything but ordinary. As the temperatures fall (maybe some snow too), get into the spirit with holiday events, unique shopping, and plenty of delicious treats to share with your loved ones, big and small. Who Stole the Canopy of... Read More

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. If you're not interested in destroying your kitchen while dressing a turkey this year, let someone else do all the work this year. To help make your holiday planning even easier, we've rounded up the restaurants in town that will be open on Thanksgiving... Read More

Whether you're the biggest horror film fan or afraid of the dark, there are so many ways to celebrate Halloween in Bloomington. Halloween Events Frankenstein 200: The Birth, Life, and Resurrection of Mary Shelley’s Monster All October, Lilly Library Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus October 6, Bryan... Read More

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AND STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT ALL THE FUN HAPPENING IN TOWN. Fall is one of the best times to visit Bloomington. The IU campus looks beautiful in that autumnal glow, the weather finally cools down enough for long hikes and camping , and the events calendar is full of... Read More

As the tips of the trees begin to turn a golden yellow and the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, it's the perfect time of year to get outside and have an adventure. Whether you rent a bike and cruise the B-Line or climb the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower , there are plenty of things to do in the... Read More

Fall flavors are taking over our favorite local restaurants and shops and giving a certain PSL a run for its money. We've done the hard work for you so you can get your fix this fall. Be on the lookout for these seasonal specialties in Bloomington. If we missed any let us know! Baked Goods &... Read More

Bloomington and IU sports are forever intertwined and there’s no time like the fall to experience them both in peak season. For many, fall means one thing: football. When the leaves begin to turn and the band starts marching, football fans flock to Bloomington to partake in the thunderous roar of... Read More

There’s nothing quite like southern Indiana in the fall. The rolling hills of kaleidoscopic leaves against limestone cliffs. The crisp morning air blowing across a still lake. And the warm Hoosier hospitality at every turn. With countless atmospheric locales and seasonal treats available, it’s clear... Read More