Janelle Monae, William Shatner, and Mae Jemison will headline Indiana University’s historic Hoosier Cosmic Celebration during the April 8th total eclipse of the sun. Janelle Monae will take the stage for a concert performance at 3:04 p.m., right after the moon passes entirely in front of the sun, causing complete darkness. Some say this is one of the reasons why Bloomington is the best place to watch this year’s solar eclipse.
If I were going to be in Bloomington for the eclipse, this is one of the events I would want to experience. Janelle Monae makes beautiful music. William Shatner is a “Star Trek” legend. And Mae Jemison is an actual hero astronaut. Plus, all the other performers are fun. I have always loved listening to marching band music. It reminds me of college football afternoons on a sunny day. It brings me into a nostalgic state instantly.
Feature photo: “Janelle Monae Paris Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2019 (cropped)” by Myles Kalus Anak Jihem is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Who will headline Indiana University’s Hoosier Cosmic Celebration?
Who else will perform with Janelle Monae, William Shatner & Mae Jemison?
IU’s Marching Hundred
Department of Theater students
Samiyah Lynnice & Corey Boatner
What is the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration about?
Indiana Hoosiers will gather at Memorial Stadium to celebrate the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, which will travel directly over Bloomington and Indiana University.
Where is the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration?
Indiana University’s Memorial Stadium
When does the celebration start?
Monday, April 8, 2024, at 1 p.m.
When does Janelle Monae perform?
3:04 p.m. EDT
How?
Tickets are available from $15 for students and $19 for the public (Ticketmaster as of 3/15/2024) to $59 (according to an IU news release).