WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Join us for Women’s History Trivia, minor prizes, and comradery in our fight for our rights. Learn about our chapter and how you can get involved or amp up your work while having fun and learning about the past.
We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class. Then we get into the movements and meditations to feel the teachings.
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff
Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 PM
The Hoosier Original Music Association is HOOMAC.
Our nonprofit organization invites you to become an integral part of our vibrant community dedicated to championing the artists and industry of original music in Indiana. By joining us, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering an environment that nurtures.
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Five Guys will donate to MCHA 20% of the fundraiser sales plus $1 for every milkshake sold during the event.
Funds raised will directly support MCHA’s community programs including our Crisis Housing Program, Pet Food and Supply Pantry, Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, Street Outreach, and more.
Please present the event flyer when ordering or identify yourself as part of the fundraiser at time of purchase in order for your transaction to count.
Download the flyer here: https://files.constantcontact.com/8a64e457001/c46be42b-3971-4a7a-aa01-cf77e951cf49.pdf
Presented by the City of Bloomington – Community and Family Resources Dept.
Each Wednesday, kids have a chance to make a new recipe and try new foods.
Presented by Green Drinks Bloomington.
Green Drinks Bloomington events are held the 4th Wednesday of the month through October
from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Upland Brewing Company’s Wood Shop venue.
To receive a monthly reminder, write [email protected]. To learn more about Green
Drinks visit www.greendrinks.org.
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays!
15-minute time slots
Jimmy Pardo, known as “The Fastest Mind in Comedy,” is a seasoned stand-up comedian and host of the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. Jimmy has made over one hundred television appearances, including seminal shows like The Tonight Show, Conan, and The Late Late Show.
Order at Max’s Place on this day and 10% of your order total will go to support the Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market.
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles?
Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists?
Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a
different medium with Noga & Friends!
To RSVP, email [email protected]
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-hertling-on-if-i-dont-return-tickets-1982716694005
We invite you to join us for an evening with retired US Army Lieutenant General and IU alumnus Mark Hertling to celebrate the release of his new book, If I Don’t Return.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
“This journal was once a gift to our young sons. It is now a gift to anyone who cares to read it.”
When Major Mark Hertling deployed to Iraq in 1990 as the operations officer of an armored cavalry squadron, his unit was told 50 percent of them would likely sustain casualties. To him, that meant he might not return home and may perhaps never see his family again. To prepare for that potential outcome, he began keeping a journal, hoping that one day, if he didn’t return, his stories and wisdom would be passed to his young sons.
In an army-issued green notebook, Mark began recording his thoughts and hopes for his boys. He wrote of character, leadership, camaraderie, battles, cultural differences, religion, love, fear, and the things he wanted his boys to know about him and his experiences. In unfiltered, handwritten entries, Hertling captured the reality of combat in Operation Desert Storm: the waiting and missions, the chaos and courage, the brotherhood and grief, and the lessons of duty and humanity forged in war. What began as a father’s private messages became a rare chronicle of leadership and life in preparation for the crucible of battle.
But he survived, returned home, and was able to watch his boys grow into men. Decades later, after both his sons became combat veterans themselves, one of them typed those original pages as a gift to his dad—to preserve the legacy for the family’s next generation. In revisiting those original journal entries, Hertling—having been promoted, having served in various positions, and having returned to the battlefields of Iraq over the next two decades—added reflections drawn from his life. Reflecting on various military assignments, then his post-retirement jobs as a cable news analyst, health care executive, and professor of leadership, these journal entries now provide valuable lessons on character, leadership, and service.
Part battlefield memoir, part father’s journal, part meditation on the challenges of leadership, If I Don’t Return is the story of a soldier who faced death, returned home, and continued to live a life of service.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lieutenant General (Retired) Mark Hertling served thirty-eight years in the US Army as a tanker and cavalryman, serving at every level from tank platoon leader on the East-West German border to commander of the US Army, Europe (USAREUR) and the Seventh Army. Mark served a total of thirty-eight months in combat in multiple roles: as a major in a cavalry squadron during Desert Storm; as an assistant division commander in the 1st Armored Division in Baghdad (2003–2004); and later as the commander of the 1st Armored Division, Multinational Division North, and Task Force Iron in Northern Iraq (2007–2008) during the surge. Later, during his time as commander of USAREUR, Mark prepared units for assignments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was heavily engaged in theater security cooperation activities with the fifty-one countries in Europe and the Levant. During his time in command of USAREUR, he contributed to the transformation of the armies of Ukraine, Georgia, Romania, Poland, and several other countries.
After retiring from the army, Mark became a senior vice president for a major health care organization in Orlando from 2013 to 2018. While there, he also designed and executed an award-winning health care leadership course in which he trained over 1,400 physicians, nurses, and administrators at several health care organizations. He is the author of the book Growing Physician Leaders, which was an Amazon bestseller in the health care genre. Mark was appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition by President Obama in 2014. In 2021, he was appointed by President Biden to be a commissioner of the American Battle Monuments Commission, where he served as chairman until 2023. Mark was an adjunct scholar at West Point’s Modern War Institute, was a member of the Dean’s Alliance at Indiana University’s School of Public Health, and is a professor of practice in strategic leadership at the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College. He is an active public speaker on leadership, national security issues, and health care.
From 2014 to 2024, Mark appeared as a military and national security analyst for CNN/CNN International. Today, he is a freelance analyst and writes extensively on national security and leadership for a variety of media outlets. His book If I Don’t Return will be released in 2026, offering further reflections of life and service based on a journal he wrote to his young sons during Desert Storm.
A graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, Mark holds master’s degrees from Indiana University, the School of Advanced Military Studies, and the National War College. In 2019, he earned a doctor of business administration from the Crummer Graduate School of Business, defending a mixed-methods research study on leadership.
Mark is married to his best friend, Sue. They have two sons, five grandsons, and two granddaughters.
GIVING BACK: IN MEMORY OF PETE WAY
Fifty percent of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the National Ability Center (NAC) in Park City, Utah—an organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities discover their strength, independence, and purpose.
Founded in 1985 as an adaptive ski program for disabled veterans, the NAC has grown into one of the nation’s leading centers for adaptive recreation. Today, it serves people of all ages and abilities, with service members, veterans, and their families making up nearly a third of all participants. Through sport, recreation, and education, the NAC empowers those it serves to build confidence, self-esteem, and lasting skills that restore not only mobility, but meaning.
These contributions are made in memory of U.S. Army veteran Pete Way, a friend who was grievously wounded in Afghanistan but found healing, hope, and renewed purpose through the programs of the NAC. Pete’s courage and resilience reflect the very spirit this book seeks to honor—the will to endure, to grow even through adversity, and to live fully.
If you would like to join in supporting this remarkable organization and the veterans and families it serves, please visit https://discovernac.org/
Host band plays 7pm-8pm
Jam runs 8pm-10pm
Room for dancing, too!
It’s Hip to Be Square…
but it’s even better to be HERE!
Power of Love – The Premier Huey Lewis & The News Tribute brings the heart of rock & roll straight to the stage at Brown County Playhouse. Feel The Power of Love, dance like you’re back in the ’80s, and ask yourself… Do You Believe in Love? This top-notch tribute delivers the sound, the swagger, and the feel-good vibes that made Huey Lewis & The News iconic.
Dan Brown’s international best-seller comes to life on stage in this thrilling, high-stakes adventure! When the curator of the Louvre is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu are thrust into an investigation that quickly unravels into a deadly conspiracy. As they follow a trail of cryptic puzzles and ancient codes, they discover a secret that could change the course of history. Packed with pulse-pounding suspense and stunning visuals, The Da Vinci Code is an exhilarating journey into the unknown. Recommended for ages 13+.
See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/da-vinci-code/
To sing, or not to sing? (Just kidding. Sing.)
Our long-awaited karaoke night finally takes the stage: Broadway edition. Belt out your favorites while crafting kits inspired by iconic shows and big musical feelings.
Presented by Indiana University Outdoor Adventures.
Open mic/jam–All ages
Come to listen–come to play.
Come to enjoy–come to share!
Sign up starts at 6:45 pm
15 min slots
All ages
Two minor characters step out of Hamlet and into a world ruled by chance, confusion, and fate. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a witty, absurd look at what it means to exist when the script isn’t yours.
Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South, is a beloved columnist, novelist, musician, and storyteller whose heartfelt humor and Southern charm have made him a favorite voice across the American South. Join him for an evening of music, laughter, and stories that celebrate everyday life, faith, and the human spirit.
Dan Brown’s international best-seller comes to life on stage in this thrilling, high-stakes adventure! When the curator of the Louvre is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu are thrust into an investigation that quickly unravels into a deadly conspiracy. As they follow a trail of cryptic puzzles and ancient codes, they discover a secret that could change the course of history. Packed with pulse-pounding suspense and stunning visuals, The Da Vinci Code is an exhilarating journey into the unknown. Recommended for ages 13+.
See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/da-vinci-code/
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
You’re welcome to join us for food, music, and a neighborhood tree planting! Learn more and sign up at https://www.
We strive to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice in our food system while cultivating liberation and equity, and ensure access to local food, art, and education. To order weekly CSA’s online or Sponsor CSA’s for community members in need please visit our website https://peoplesmarketdelivery.square.site/
You’re invited to join us in the children’s department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!
There will be a variety of vendors: Crafters, makers, bakers, creators, gifters, decorators, and so much more!
Speeches, songs, ways to get involved!
Please bring shelf-stable food for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.
Music by Carrie Newcomer.
Dan Brown’s international best-seller comes to life on stage in this thrilling, high-stakes adventure! When the curator of the Louvre is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu are thrust into an investigation that quickly unravels into a deadly conspiracy. As they follow a trail of cryptic puzzles and ancient codes, they discover a secret that could change the course of history. Packed with pulse-pounding suspense and stunning visuals, The Da Vinci Code is an exhilarating journey into the unknown. Recommended for ages 13+.
See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/da-vinci-code/
*Please note that the Spring Fling is a Father/Father Figure & Daughter dance ONLY. We host a dance in the Fall that is open to all family members.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington will continue to host two community-based dances every year moving forward so that all families of all shapes and sizes can join in on the fun and get their dance moves on!**
This event is ticketed and will sell out. Tickets at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/springfling2026/event/springfling2026/
Please email Events Director, Kate, at [email protected] with any questions!
A solo show by David Sharp, playing originals and covers.
Presented by Indiana University Outdoor Adventures.
This Brazil, Indiana native is self-taught on guitar, piano, and drums and influenced by the best in country, R&B, rock & roll, and blues. Expressing a raw and impulsive brand of rock & roll, Henry always adds his own voice and style. He has been a support act for artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Money, Chicago, and Richard Marx. Although most of his touring is in Indiana, he has appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show and Late Show With David Letterman.
Two minor characters step out of Hamlet and into a world ruled by chance, confusion, and fate. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a witty, absurd look at what it means to exist when the script isn’t yours.
Chemic will also be reuniting to play the show. They originally formed in Louisville Kentucky but released their first album on the now defunct Bloomington record label called Crossroads of America Records.
This all ages afternoon show celebrates the repress of Canterbury Effect’s Album “An Exercise in Humility” on vinyl for the 25th anniversary of the original release.
Canterbury Effect originally started in Brazil, Indiana in 1999 and later moved to Bloomington and continued playing music till the late 2010s
They are being joined by Bloomington local legends “husband&wife” who haven’t played live in more than 10 years, although many of the members still can be seen around Bloomington playing in various local bands such as “Mike Adams At His Honest Weight”
Schweikhardt will also be joining and has been playing shows in Bloomington for more than 20 years.
We invite you to join us for this exciting fundraiser concert to bring the new film documentary “Saving the Hoosier” to completion. The event will also feature a sneak peek of the film, silent auction, and light refreshments.
Dan Brown’s international best-seller comes to life on stage in this thrilling, high-stakes adventure! When the curator of the Louvre is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu are thrust into an investigation that quickly unravels into a deadly conspiracy. As they follow a trail of cryptic puzzles and ancient codes, they discover a secret that could change the course of history. Packed with pulse-pounding suspense and stunning visuals, The Da Vinci Code is an exhilarating journey into the unknown. Recommended for ages 13+.
See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/da-vinci-code/
Two minor characters step out of Hamlet and into a world ruled by chance, confusion, and fate. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a witty, absurd look at what it means to exist when the script isn’t yours.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ava-morgyn-on-only-spell-deep-tickets-1977036756158
You’re welcome to join us for an evening with bestselling author Ava Morgyn to celebrate the release of her new book, Only Spell Deep! Ava will be joined in conversation by Morgenstern bookseller and Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club host Matthew Woods.
Rebecca meets The Craft in this dark, atmospheric novel of one witch rediscovering her power while on the run from another willing to kill her for it.
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Bane Witch!
About the book: Judeth Cole has always had certain uncanny abilities. But when she arrived at Solidago, her grandfather’s estate by the sea, she was forced to keep them secret. There she lived a harsh life under his rule and the haunting legacy of her late grandmother, Aurelia. Until the fateful day she ignited a fire with her magic. It was the last time she saw her family alive.
Seventeen years later, she’s living in Seattle as Jude Clark, and failing at life, when she makes a last detour through her favorite bookstore, selecting a book to read as she waits to die. But when she pulls it from the shelf, an invitation to her for a clandestine midnight meeting slips out.
Jude is quickly swept up into a world of secrets and magic, discovering a circle of powerful new companions led by the mysterious, enigmatic Arla. The source of their magic, Arla tells her, is an entity, trapped and bound, that they call The Fathom. But Jude swiftly realizes Arla wants this power all to herself, and that she’s willing to kill for it.
Terrified, Jude turns to Levi, the handsome bookseller who’s seen her at her worst. With his help, she begins a research journey that leads her all the way back to Solidago, the house she swore to never return to. Now, the Fathom threatening to break free and Arla on the hunt, Jude must finally face her past to save her future.
Ava Morgyn’s Only Spell Deep is a novel that takes readers on a journey into a dark, glittering world of magic, a place where power should never be caged and misplaced trust can have deadly consequences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ava Morgyn grew up falling in love with all the wrong characters in all the wrong stories, then studied English Writing & Rhetoric at St. Edward’s University. She is a lover of witchcraft, tarot, and powerful women with bad reputations, and she currently resides in Houston with her family, surrounded by antiques and dog hair. When not at her laptop spinning darkly hypnotic tales, she writes for her blog on child loss, hunts for vintage treasures, and reads the darkest books she can find. She is the USA Today bestselling author of the adult novels The Witches of Bone Hill and The Bane Witch, as well as the young adult novels Resurrection Girls and The Salt in Our Blood.
We invite you to come out to Morgenstern Books after the store closes for regular business at 7 pm and listen to readings from members of the Writers Guild at Bloomington.
More information about the Writers Guild at Bloomington:
https://
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at Bucceto’s every Monday in March and 20% of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs.
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
Ashley Hope Pérez will discuss her recent book, Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights, and how censorship impacts literacy and education. She will also discuss the value of adopting a pro-literacy orientation to support young people today. The discussion will be moderated by MCPL staff with a book signing to follow. Books for purchase will be provided by Redbud Books. Age 12 and up.
We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class. Then we get into the movements and meditations to feel the teachings.
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff
Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 PM
A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, ideology, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than grief support or counseling session. Death Cafes have spread quickly around the world. Over 16,500 Death Cafes are held in 85 countries. It is all volunteer-run.
The monthly Death Cafe at Morgenstern Books is run by co-hosts Rick Clayton and Casey Stover. Rick Clayton is a hospice chaplain, end-of life doula, and musician who enjoys playing harp, cello, and guitar for his clients. Casey Stover is a Certified Family Life Educator whose professional work often exists adjacent to death and grief, shaping her belief in the importance of accessible spaces to normalize honest conversation and community care.
You can find our Death Cafe at the back corner of the bookstore, near the restrooms, on the last Tuesday of every month at 7 pm.
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Interested in volunteering with WFHB? Learn more about how you can get involved. Opportunities are available in news, music, engineering and more!
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
The Cosmic Songwriter Showcase presents local, regional, and touring songwriters in our signature “Cosmic” format, pairing performers on stage to share their songs, stories, and insights about the craft and art of songwriting. Please join us to discover new talents and enjoy longtime favorites in our listening room environment. Food and drink are available. www.cosmicsongwriter.com
15-minute time slots
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles?
Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists?
Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a
different medium with Noga & Friends!
To RSVP, email [email protected]
1st & 3rd Thursdays!
We invite you to experience the timeless hits of Seals & Crofts reimagined for a new generation with Seals & Crofts 2, featuring Brady Seals and Lua Crofts. This unforgettable concert celebrates the music that defined the soft-rock era. Audiences are welcome to sing along to classics like Summer Breeze, Diamond Girl, and We May Never Pass This Way Again.
Dan Brown’s international best-seller comes to life on stage in this thrilling, high-stakes adventure! When the curator of the Louvre is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu are thrust into an investigation that quickly unravels into a deadly conspiracy. As they follow a trail of cryptic puzzles and ancient codes, they discover a secret that could change the course of history. Packed with pulse-pounding suspense and stunning visuals, The Da Vinci Code is an exhilarating journey into the unknown. Recommended for ages 13+.
See Constellation’s website for more information, including a detailed performance schedule. Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/da-vinci-code/
InterACTION revolves around two central themes: interaction and movement. With these in mind, Bloomington artists like Joel Washington and Sarah Wolfe will be working closely with Harmony students to help them put together unique displays that engage both their creativity and viewers.
Guy Branum is an Emmy Award, WGA, and Golden Globe-Winning writer/producer who has worked on Hacks, The Mindy Project, The Other Two, A League of their Own, Billy on the Street, Fashion Police, Awkward. and many other TV comedies. He created and hosted truTV’s Talk Show The Game Show, a hilarious mashup of two beloved television formats that pits comedians and celebrities against each other for the title of “Best Guest of the Night.”