Good morning, Bloomington.

At the Bloomington-Normal NAACP Freedom Fund Gala held Saturday night at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, community leaders and youth activists were honored for advancing civil rights.

ACLU lawyer Aisha Davis echoed Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for fierce, urgency and now and the gala raised over $7,700 to support NAACP programs—boosting youth education and community service.

The League of Women Voters of McLean County is accepting nominations for the 2025 Florence Fifer Bohrer Award to honor individuals who show generous community service — interested parties should follow the organization's guidelines for submission.

Illinois Wesleyan University will host a lecture by the former State Farm CEO—he will share his career insights from managing one of America’s largest insurance companies.

Maddie's HOPE will launch a fundraising effort for people with epilepsy by hosting a bowling event at Pheasant Lanes on Sunday, Sept.

21 from 1-3 p.m.—the event marks the first step in its initiative.

Leonid & Friends Tribute to Chicago

7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $25.00+ — Experience an incredible tribute as Leonid & Friends captures the essence of Chicago's legendary sound.

Top of the World - A Tribute to the Carpenters

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of the Carpenters tribute live in Bloomington.

Ballet 5:8 - La Llorona

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $17.00+ — Experience a poignant ballet that explores maternal pain and healing through stunning artistry.

Illinois District Barbershop Harmony Society Fall Convention

2:30 PM - 11:00 PM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Passes available for purchase — Enjoy a weekend filled with barbershop harmony and musical performances.

Oracle Sisters Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sound of Oracle Sisters with their dreamy melodies and new album release.

A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $38.00+ — Experience a musical odyssey with A.J. Croce as he performs timeless songs and stories from his father's legacy.

Great Pumpkin Hunt WEEK 1

11 AM - 9 AM — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Participate in a fun pumpkin hunt with clues leading to decorated pumpkins across Bloomington Parks.

The Rocket Man Show

6-8 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $24.00+ — Experience an electrifying tribute to Elton John's greatest hits with Rus Anderson as your guide.

John Cleese: Not Dead Yet!

7:30-9 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $49.75+ — Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python with John Cleese in a night of absurdity and humor.

Napoleon Dynamite 20th Anniversary Celebration

7-8:30 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — $24.00+ — Celebrate the beloved indie classic 'Napoleon Dynamite' with a screening and lively discussion featuring cast members.