Entertainment

By Jeff Heavilon, Past President, Exchange Club of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN—Any day is a good day to raise-up and appreciate those who serve and protect us. Certain days on the calendar though are dedicated to reminding us of those people in the United States who give of themselves, their careers and in some cases make the ultimate sacrifice to maintain our United State of America. Patriot Day is one of those days to honor and support those who serve and protect us. On September 13, 2001, President George W. Bush proclaimed Friday, September 14, 2001as a National Day of Prayer…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – Put on your thinking caps, local gumshoes, and get ready to hit the bricks to solve one humdinger of a mystery! Mystery-loving dames and swells are invited to head downtown during September’s First Thursday (Sept. 5) to question suspects, look for clues and – hopefully – solve the case! The Great Muncie Mystery is hosted by Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Ivy Tech Community College, and Muncie Civic Theatre. The event s free and open to all! The mystery, with a 1920s “Great Gatsby” theme, is in cahoots…

By Liz Simmons, artist manager— MUNCIE, IN—Award-winning folk and roots band Low Lily will perform at Pruis Hall at Ball State University on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, a 7:30 PM show. With a vocal blend that has been dubbed “outstanding” and “meticulous” as well as world-class instrumental prowess, Low Lily has shared their signature sound with enthusiastic audiences throughout the US and beyond. Tickets can purchased at this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/low-lily-muncie-indiana-09-05-2024/event/0500610838A2A01F With the release of their latest record ‘Angels in the Wreckage’ (produced by Dirk Powell), the New England-based band Low Lily brings their infectious sound to a new level. With…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN– Acclaimed Memphis gospel/soul group The Sensational Barnes Brothers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2024 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Local favorite Doc Peterson and his Club Band will open the show. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a melting pot of the old and the new. As Pop Matters states,…

By Planetarium Staff—  MUNCIE, IN—Journey through space and time at free public and private programs in Indiana’s largest planetarium. All regularly scheduled planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”. Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website for more information at www.bsu.edu/planetarium. Interested in scheduling a private educational visit to the planetarium? Request a planetarium visit online for your Ball State class or group online.   August   Living Worlds Fridays: Aug. 23, 30 at…

By Debra Roberts— MUNCIE, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), is recruiting skaters and officials for their 12th season. On Thursday, September 5, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., and Monday, September 9, from 7-9 p.m. Cornfed Roller Derby is hosting New Skater Clinics at Gibson Arena. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome. For just $5 per person, participants, who must be at least 18 years old, will be taught skating skills, falls, stops, and some basic roller derby gameplay. Required gear includes quad skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard. Some gear will be…

By Cheryl Crowder— MUNCIE, IN — Fire Up DWNTWN 2024 is adding an exciting new vocal competition to its lineup of events: DWNTWN IDOL. Competitors can sing in one of three event categories on the Ball State University Stage, on the corner of Walnut and Main, during Fire Up DWNTWN on Saturday, September 21 from 6-8 pm. The categories include group performance, soloist 18 and under, and soloist 18 and up. Winners from each event group will be chosen by a panel of judges. One of the three category winners will then be crowned DWNTWN IDOL by audience votes. The DWNTWN…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Acclaimed bluegrass group Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2024 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 10th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. My Brother’s Keeper from Cincinnati will open the show. Joe Mullins began to recognize the power of music to bridge traditions and create new communities while listening to his father Paul “Moon” Mullins, a radio broadcaster and accomplished fiddle player from Kentucky. Like…