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DWNTWN Game Night on June 18th Will Feature Lawn Games and Fun for Everyone

By Intersection— MUNCIE, Ind. – As part of its packed summer of events, DWNTWN invites the community to bring their family and friends (even dogs) to DWNTWN Game Night at Canan Commons on Saturday, June 18 from 7–11 p.m., presented by Wealth Strategies, Inc. The evening will include free fun for all ages, plus an opportunity to experience and explore other options for family entertainment in Muncie this summer. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of lawn games, including: Rockstar…

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Muncie’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration is Saturday June 18th

By Arrick Garringer— All are invited to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18th at McCulloch Park MUNCIE, Ind. — The Juneteenth Muncie 2022 celebration will be held from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at McCulloch Park. (Rain date: Saturday July 9, 2022) “The Juneteenth holiday falls on Father’s Day this year, so we are celebrating a day early on June 18th to allow people to spend time with family on Sunday,” said Dorica Watson, event co-chair. Everyone is invited to…


America’s Hometown Band to Perform FREE Concert on June 9th

By Kathy Huggler — MUNCIE, Ind.—America’s Hometown Band will perform on-stage at Canan Commons in Muncie. It will be this summer’s first performance of the Big Band from America’s Hometown Band. The music lineup is a primer of hugely popular swing-band tunes & the bandleaders who made them great. From the Glen Miller Band’s 1945 hit, Leap Frog, to the Dean Martin vocal chart-buster in 1954, Sway, to the fabulous Ray Charles song released in 1962, I Can’t Stop Loving You…


Muncie’s ‘Brink of Summer ArtsWalk’ is June 2nd

By Intersection— MUNCIE, INDIANA – Come out for the 2022 Brink of Summer ArtsWalk happening in DWNTWN The Original Muncie on Thursday, June 2 from 5–8 p.m. This special edition of First Thursday will offer a wide variety of events celebrating the arts and culture of Muncie. Attendees are invited to welcome the summer season as they enjoy all that DWNTWN has to offer. The Brink of Summer ArtsWalk will feature: Flower Hour – Explore DWNTWN and collect flowers from…


Minnetrista Announces Two Exciting New Summer Exhibits

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, Ind.— This summer at Minnetrista is set to be an exciting one. The Museum & Gardens has announced the opening of two new exhibits on Saturday, May 28. Shape ‘Scape—Design. Build. Play.  Become architects and bring your designs to life! Shape ‘Scape encourages teamwork, imagination, and play, enforcing the idea of our impact on the built world around us. Visitors will become architects with the opportunity to create the Minnetrista of the future! This highly interactive exhibit allows…


‘Launch to Summer’ Events With Delaware County Juvenile Probation and JDAI

By Delaware County JDAI— MUNCIE, Ind.—Delaware County JDAI, also known as Delaware County “Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative” is a bipartisan effort with public, private and community partnerships for juvenile justice system improvement. JDAI is focused on reallocating public resources from mass incarceration toward investment in youth, families and communities. But what does this mean for us, as a community? This means, we are actively working to use our juvenile detention facility only when absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the…


Charles W. Brown Planetarium Summer 2022 FREE Show Schedule

By Planetarium Staff— www.bsu.edu/planetarium MUNCIE, Ind.—Showtimes subject to change due to nearby construction. Due to the construction, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit our location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information. All planetarium programs are free of charge. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows. The Moon for Kids! Fridays – June 3, 10 at…


Solve the ‘Muncie Mystery’ May 5th During First Thursday in Downtown Muncie

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind. – Can you find a fairytale ending (we’re talking the happily ever after kind) to the Once Upon a Muncie Mystery? A crime – pretend crime, of course – has been committed in the Enchanted Forest and your help is needed! Join fellow fairytale fact finders for the third Muncie Mystery during First Thursday on May 5 in downtown Muncie. According to The Fairy Godmother, Snow White has succumbed to a mysterious sleeping spell! When…


Gordy Fine Art and Framing Presents Alfredo Marín-Carle’s ‘Visions’ Exhibition on First Thursday

By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE, Ind.—Gordy Fine Art and Framing will celebrate an exhibition and sale of new paintings and sculpture by Alfredo Marín-Carle, beginning on Muncie’s First Thursday May 5, from 5pm – 8 pm. Marín-Carle joined the faculty at Ball State University in 1985. He is now Associate Professor Emeritus and resides in Indianapolis. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. Visions, the title of the exhibit, states simply that these works of art…


Outdoor Farmers Market Begins May 7th at Minnetrista

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, Ind.—Minnetrista’s outdoor season of Farmers Market begins on May 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. Farmers Market at Minnetrista is honored to be an essential service for the community that provides fresh and healthy food options. There’s plenty to see, do, eat, and buy at Farmers Market at Minnetrista! Located at Minnetrista, Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what…