Entertainment

By Minnetrista— Muncie, IN—The warm weather is a reminder that the school year is almost over and summer is on its way.  Now is the perfect time for caregivers to consider fun activities that will keep their kiddos engaged and entertained. Minnetrista is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camps, four unique day camps for kids ages 8 -14, created to inspire learning and cultivate creativity. Glass Artists Camps The adventure begins with the Glass Artists Camp from June 7-11. It’s…

By Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—After taking an unplanned year off in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to be back and officially announce its 2021 lineup. This will be the 8thseason in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of…

By Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN—Friends, families, and Minnetrista members are invited to discover Indiana’s artists and their Hoosier creativity in the 31st Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show, opening on Saturday, March 13. This annual show is known to feature a beautiful array of artistic mediums, including painting, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and even textiles. So mark your calendar and get ready to experience art like never before! The 31st Annual Minnetrista Juried Art Show opens on Saturday, March…

By Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN– Emens Auditorium is opening again with its first in-person event in almost a year. Emens Auditorium will present Wild World of Animals live on stage on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Explore a fascinating world of the wildlife; featuring live animals including some of the most majestic, interesting, bizarre, and critically endangered species in the world. Tickets are FREE. Distribution begins Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Emens box…

By Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN— Stories of mythical beings have been with us for thousands of years. These legends, which were sometimes inspired by fossils or living animals, continue to inspire us today. Opening at Minnetrista on January 23, Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most enduring mythic creatures. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-chief, MuncieJournal.com— Muncie, IN—Recently, I decided to drive around Muncie and Delaware County to photograph Christmas lights for a MuncieJournal.com feature. I had covered Halloween decorations around town as a photo gallery which was received quite well, so I thought, “Why not do another on Christmas decorations? ” I gassed up the car and headed out into the dark night, looking for any colorful displays that might suddenly appear in front of me. It quickly became apparent…