Entertainment

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Join us on First Thursday, December 5th, from 5-8pm for Light Up DWNTWN, held throughout Downtown Muncie. Galleries, restaurants and retailers invite you to spend the evening with them as we “Kick off the Holiday Shopping Season.” The Community Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at Canan Commons (located in the 500 block of S. Walnut St.) at 6:00pm. Join us as Santa, Charlie Cardinal and the Muncie Fire Department, light up the community…

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Who will win?  Will it be Superman, Black Panther, or maybe Captain America?  Come find out and join the fun with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, November 16 at 4 p.m. for our Heroes and Villains concert in Pruis Hall. The MSO invites you and your family to experience the musical battle between heroes and villains including music from Spiderman, The Avengers, James Bond, and more! “This is one of our most family friendly concerts of…

By: Sarah Jenkins, Managing Director, Department of Theatre and Dance— Muncie, IN – “A Little Night Music,” a musical about an actress and the men who love her, will open at 7:30 p.m. November 8 in University Theatre on the Ball State University campus. The Department of Theatre and Dance will have additional performances November 9, 12-16 at 7:30 p.m. and November 10 at 2:30 p.m. “It deals with relationships and how we struggle to find the right person to be with,”…

By: Sue Errington— Muncie, IN—The Bazaar in the Woods – now in its 22nd consecutive year – will welcome shoppers of all ages on Saturday, November 2, 8 am – 2 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie, 4800 W. Bradford Dr. Start the day with a breakfast of Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Tomato Basil Bread Pudding and Cinnamon Rolls at the Chalice Cafe, or take a lunch break of Australian Pot Pies (Beef & Guinness or Potato & Mushroom),…

By: Micaela Knox— Muncie, IN– The David Owsley Museum of Art will celebrate art and the local community with “Final Friday: Old” 6–9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.  The event is free and open to the public. Emcees Braydee Euliss and C.S. Hendershot will host PechaKucha speed talks with a variety of local voices discussing their experiences with the topic “Old.” Guests will have the opportunity to view the museum’s collection during late hours and participate in an “un-tour” of the…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Halloween is just around the corner; this year celebrate with the entire family by attending Cornerstone Center for the Arts’ annual Community Halloween Party! Tricks and treats will be had on Thursday, October 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. as Cornerstone’s Colonnade Room is transformed into a spooky lair of fun and games. The Community Halloween Party is open to children and families of all ages and is free to attend. Costumes are encouraged, but not…

By: Sarah Shaffer— Muncie, IN—Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 7 for the opening reception of Inamorata & the Floating City featuring art by Sarah Richcreek. The reception will take place in the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with November’s First Thursday events. Intrigued by the connection between emotion and perception, artist Sarah Richcreek, found herself suddenly stricken by incessant waves of conflicting emotions and so…

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Join the Muncie Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium for an engaging concert with selections chosen by our MSO audience. This “Audience Choice” concert will also feature the winners of the 2019 MSO Young Artist Competition.  “This is probably our most eclectic concert of the season with all repertoire chosen by audience ballot. Our young artist winners will certainly impress,” said Artistic Director and Conductor, Douglas Droste. Maya Kilburn, winner…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—These sisters certainly have their act together. Civic will present “Sister Act” on its Mainstage Oct. 11-12, 18-20, and 24-26. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10 or more, and $15 for students and children. For tickets or more information, go to www.munciecivic.org or call (765) 288-PLAY. Based on the hit 1992 film starring…