Entertainment

By Erin K. Lovall— MUNCIE, IN—Munich to Muncie Oktoberfest returns for its fifth year on September 26, 2025, at The Yard, 723 S. Council St., Muncie. The annual celebration of German food, craft beverages, music, contests, and community spirit is one of ecoREHAB of Muncie’s largest fundraisers. EcoREHAB is a nonprofit organization that emerged in 2009 from a Ball State University architecture studio with a mission to transform abandoned houses into sustainable homes. Over the years, ecoREHAB has worked with students and community partners to rehabilitate deteriorating structures and create inviting, affordable homes for Muncie residents. Oktoberfest is a 21-and-over…

By J.R. Jamison— MUNCIE, IN—There are few things theatre people love more than theatre itself. Except, perhaps, making fun of it. That spirit takes center stage on September 25th when Muncie Civic Theatre opens Mel Brooks’ The Producers, the outrageous comedy about a washed-up Broadway producer, his nervous accountant, and their intentionally terrible musical featuring Hitler. Directed by Dr. Michael O’Hara, professor of theatre at Ball State University, the production embraces Brooks’ famously boundary-pushing humor rather than attempting to soften it for a modern audience. But beneath all of its absurdity, O’Hara sees something considerably more tender. At its heart,…

By Rachel Buckmaster— MUNCIE, IN – The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase a special collection of drawings, paintings, and sculptures recently added to the museum’s collection. On view Sept. 17–Dec. 18, 2026, Jan Petry’s Gift: Outsider and Folk Art in the Museum features 25 original works of art from the estate of Jan Petry, ’61, an advertising executive, collector, curator, and artist. “Jan wanted to share her passion for collecting outsider art,” said Dr. Robert La France, DOMA’s director. “At DOMA, we made her wish come true by connecting her art and creative inspiration with…

By Erin K. Lovall— MUNCIE, IN —The Old Washington Street Festival celebrates a major milestone this year as it returns to the historic Emily Kimbrough Historic District for its 50th anniversary on September 19 and 20, 2026. The two-day festival brings together the history, architecture, arts, food, music, and community spirit of Muncie’s East Central neighborhood. The festival is free and open to everyone. Visitors will find a full schedule of free entertainment throughout the weekend, including rock, country, blues, and jazz musicians; an old-time radio show; a beard contest; aerial performances; and much more. Food vendors will offer something…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE – Muncie’s largest outdoor dinner party is back! Join hundreds of your friends and neighbors for Muncie’s Bridge Dinner Thursday, Sept. 17, on the Washington Street Bridge. This free outdoor community event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is easy pedestrian and biking access from the White River Greenway. Parking is available within walking distance at Tuhey Park. So many people say it’s one of their favorite events each year. “The Bridge Dinner resonates because it reminds us how simple community can be: sit down together, share a meal, and leave feeling a little more connected than…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—GRAMMY award winning musician Mike Farris, along with his band The Fortunate Few, will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert will take place at 7:00 P.M .on Saturday, September 19th at the Brown Family Amphitheater on the campus of Ball State University. Locals Mike Martin & the Beautiful Mess will open the show. Mike Farris is an artist’s artist and a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. He is a GRAMMY, Americana Association, and Dove Music award winner, with six solo albums…

By Molly Ford Flodder— MUNCIE, IN—On Sunday, September 13, from 1-2:30 p.m., Second Harvest Food Bank will host a food simulation at which people will navigate the difficulties of real-life obstacles, managing a tight budget while meeting nutritional needs. The exercise is one of two simulations offered by Forward Steps, an initiative of Second Harvest that addresses the “hope for tomorrow” component of the organizational tagline: “Help for Today, and Hope for Tomorrow.” The event is being held at First Baptist Church, 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie in the fellowship hall. It is being attended by employees and volunteers…

By Ball State Sports— MUNCIE, IN – As confirmed by the Mid-American Conference and ESPN, the Ball State Cardinals will kick off against Sacramento State on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m., when the University celebrates 100 years of homecoming on the Ball State campus. This weekend, the Cardinals open the 2026 campaign at Ohio State, Sept. 5 in Columbus, Ohio, at 12:30 p.m. The season-opening game can be viewed live on Big Ten Network, and heard on WLBC Radio (104.1 HD1). One week later, Ball State hosts its home-opening game against Stony Brook, at 2:00 p.m., on Sept. 12. The…

By Michele Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – The $2 Tour of the Village returns on Saturday, Aug. 29th, from 3 to 6 p.m. on University Avenue between Calvert and Dill Streets (and up Martin Street), near the Ball State University campus. Admission is free and the first 50 people will get a $2 bill to spend on several special $2 items at Village shops  – including food, goodie bags and more – at participating Village businesses. The event, now in its seventh year, is hosted by the Riverside-Normal City Neighborhood Association, Muncie Action Plan, and Ball State University’s Office of Community…