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By Debra Gindhart Dragoo, Madjax artist in residence and community arts advocate— MUNCIE, Ind.—Join Madjax as we celebrate World Art Day 2022 featuring Nash Hammond music and our talented artists and makers on April 15, 2022 from  4-8pm. World ART Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art in order to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. It is celebrated on April 15th, the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. Celebrate Leanardo knowing that art generates a love for learning and creativity. Art strengthens focus, improves hand-eye coordination, and helps teach problem-solving….

By Lexi Musselman— MUNCIE, Ind.—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) in collaboration with the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance, presents an Artist Talk by PlySpace Resident Fellow in Theatre, Derek Spencer. Derek Spencer (Los Angeles, CA) will present an artist talk about his past projects and process on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00pm in the Arts and Journalism building, room 225, on the campus of Ball State University. This event is free and open to the public. Masks are recommended, but not required. Derek Spencer makes performances that distill complex philosophical…

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. — Orchestra Indiana is bringing Broadway to downtown Muncie in its premier Music of the Night Gala on Friday, April 8. “This is one of those night’s you’ll be glad that you are in Muncie when nationally known Broadway stars Craig Schulman, Tamra Hayden and Susan Anderson perform hits from the most popular musicals on Broadway, right at your table,” said Scott Watkins, executive director of Orchestra Indiana (formerly Muncie Symphony Orchestra). “The performances will be spectacular and memorable.” Watkins said the Music of the Night Gala will highlight the mission of Orchestra Indiana—”redefining the…

Editor’s note: Originally scheduled for October 22, 2021, this event has been rescheduled for April 2, 2022 at Emens Auditorium. All previously purchased tickets for the 2021 date will be honored for the new 2022 date.  By Jessica Sciacchitano— MUNCIE, IN—Magician and performance bizarrist Michael Carbonaro has announced his return to the road with a brand new, electrifying theatre tour, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage.” Developed by Carbonaro over the last several years, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” is jam-packed with new and inventive illusions, comedy, and captivating fun for the whole family to enjoy.  Additionally, for the first time ever, fans will be…

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— In Delaware County, the community risk for COVID-19 has lowered, so Minnetrista Museum & Gardens has announced updates to their Health & Safety Guidelines per CDC recommendations. Starting today, Minnetrista’s visitors will not be required to wear a mask indoors. Masks are always welcome, and Minnetrista will continue to have them at their main entry locations. Safety remains the number one priority for visitors, so Minnetrista will continue monitoring Delaware County’s risk level and make updates accordingly. If there is a sudden spike in positive cases, Minnetrista may enact stricter policies or revert to previously…

By Jonathon Bennett— Muncie, Ind. – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 W. Main St., recently launched its own podcast: Cornercast, a monthly interview-style program with host Jonathon Bennett (“John Kafi”), who talks to Indiana artists and musicians about their artistic and community pursuits in the format of four segments: Artist of the Month, Mic Check, Local Focus, and Meet the Staff. The Artist of the Month segment spotlights the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone Center for the Arts, where the work of a different visual artist is displayed each month. The Mic Check segment highlights local…

By Lexi Musselman— MUNCIE, Ind.—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) in collaboration with the Ball State College of Fine Arts, presents an Artist Lecture by PlySpace Resident Fellow Joshua Ice. Ice will present an artist lecture about his past and current work on Monday, February 28, at 6:00 pm in the Arts and Journalism Building, Room 225, on the campus of Ball State University. The event is free and open to the public. Masks are required. While at PlySpace, Ice will be creating a site specific sculpture from a combination of reclaimed materials…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind. – Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Busy family reconnects through Muncie Civic musical “Newsies!” For the Melham family, Muncie Civic has been the perfect way for this family to share some time – and a bunch of dance steps – together. Kalyn Melham, 20, has been in other Civic productions and suggested the group effort for “Newsies “During one of our conversations about her [Civic] experiences, she said, ‘Mom, there are sometimes families who do shows together, maybe you guys could sometime’,” Lynnea Melham recalled. “I told her that because of my work schedule…