Entertainment

By Indiana Public Radio— MUNCIE, IN—Pop Fest is taking over Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing guests featured on Indiana Public Radio’s “Pop of Culture” show from the airwaves to the stage. This arts and culture celebration will include live performances, stand-up comedy, local artists and authors, and more – an opportunity to hang out with the creative people who make East Central Indiana anything but boring! “Pop Fest brings the expansive arts scene in East Central Indiana into one venue!” said Luke Jones, producer of “Pop of Culture.” You don’t have to pick between local…

By Ashley Gray— MUNCIE, IN—A new music festival series, Midwest Twin Fests, is happening in Muncie this weekend. This festival will now be a consecutive 2-day event after the series’ first installment, CornStock, originally scheduled for August 15th, was rescheduled due to the historical flooding earlier that week. CornStock is now taking place on Friday, October 16th and its sister festival, CornFlower, will follow on Saturday October 17th. CornStock will showcase both male and female musicians, while CornFlower, is a women’s music festival, featuring numerous lady musicians, artists and vendors. This free to attend, all ages event is taking place…

Many activities are FREE and open to the public By Jon Burkhardt, Co-Chair, 2026 AKA Kitemakers’ Committee— MUNCIE, IN—The American Kitefliers Association will be holding its annual convention in Muncie, October 12 – 17.  We’ll be involved in activities at the Horizon Convention Center and are delighted to be offered the use of the flying fields at the Academy of Model Aeronautics.  About 150 of AKA’s members are expected to attend. The public is invited to attend some of our very special events: At the Convention Center, our Kite Art Gallery opens Thursday night October 14 at 7 p.m. and…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University presents the Broadway production of The Wiz at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 as part of Emens’ Artist Series Events. Tickets are on sale online at Ticketmaster, at the Emens Box Office (1800 W. Riverside Ave.),  or by phone at 765-285-1539. The Tony Award-winning musical is part of a new national tour from Broadway to Muncie. A groundbreaking reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz follows Dorothy on her journey through Oz, pairing the beloved story with a score infused with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s…

By Dayna Thompson, Planetarium Director— MUNCIE, IN—All planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for these public planetarium shows. Space Slays: The Killer Universe Fridays: Oct. 2, 16 at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 6:30 p.m. From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you’re safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.   Halloween: Celestial Origins Fridays, Oct….

By Dottie Kreps— MUNCIE, IN—The Soup Kitchen of Muncie will host its second annual Farm to Table Dinner on Wednesday, October 7, at The Carriage House of Yorktown, bringing together local farmers, chefs, community partners and supporters for an evening celebrating food, community and the importance of making sure everyone has access to a good meal. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy a dinner and dessert featuring locally sourced ingredients from area farmers and producers, many of whom also regularly support the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. The menu will be prepared by two local chefs, Aaron Dodd, chef…

By Amanda Holmquist, Executive Director, MDDP— MUNCIE, IN— On Thursday, October 1, downtown Muncie will turn its sidewalks over to the artists, makers, and performers who shape its creative identity. ArtsWalk is a special edition of First Thursday that will run from 5–8 p.m. and give the community a chance to meet the people behind the work. Attendees can browse handmade goods, watch live performances, and explore augmented reality glimpses of the buildings that once stood along the same streets. This year’s ArtsWalk features an expanded Echoes of Muncie augmented reality experience, created by Ball State University’s IDIA Lab students…