Entertainment

By Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN — After more than a year of anticipation, John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium announces its 2021-2022 season events. Experience concerts, Broadway, comedy, dance, and more. Single event tickets go on sale Monday, August 16 10 a.m. at the Emens box office or online at Ticketmaster.com. Subscriptions are available now for the Artist Series. Receive priority ordering and seating by reserving an Artist Series subscription to 6 Broadway-based performances before the general public, plus qualify for discounts to…

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 2021 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 24th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Memphis’ SBB Band will open the show. The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a melting pot of the old and the new. As Pop Matters states,…

By Kristi Chambers— Muncie, Ind. — Emens Auditorium announces the 2021-2022 Coffee and Cabernet Series at Pruis Hall! Choose from nine performances including jazz, bluegrass, celtic, comedy, and family entertainment. The series is catered toward to all audiences and the ideal date night, girls night out, or client perk. World-class artists and musicians brought together in the Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft…

By Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN—Minnetrista is excited to announce this year’s Faeries, Sprites, & Lights event. This annual multi-day event invites families to enjoy time together. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in a magical faerie wonderland. On Wednesday, July 28, through Saturday, July 31, families can enjoy craft kits, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and much more throughout Minnetrista’s enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Families can enhance their Faeries,…

By Kathy Huggler— Muncie, IN—Muncie area concert-goers are invited to attend the next performance of America’s Hometown Band in 2021, entitled “The Music of the Park.” The program celebrates the wonderful return of public gatherings, and the fun of sharing live music with friends and family. Good-time summer sounds from the band’s talented musicians for this outdoor event include a bit of Broadway, a little nostalgia, a touch of the movies, and a sing-along Oldie or two. Downbeat time is…

By Sarah Shaffer— Muncie, IN—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of The Muncie Arts and Culture Council is excited to announce Open Curiosity: An Exploration of Material as Metaphor. This workshop series will be led by Summer 2021 Virtual PlySpace Resident Carrie Dickason. The free, four-part workshop series will take place via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, beginning Tuesday, July 20 and ending Thursday, July 29. The program is open to ages 18+ and all…

Editor’s note: Due to the threat of rain, tonight’s Lost Bayou Ramblers concert will be moved to Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 N. Main Street in Muncie.  The concert will still start at 7 PM. By Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN– Acclaimed progressive Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2021 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 10th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart…

By MAP Task Force 3— Happy Little Photos Contest Announced The second themed photo contest of 2021 debuts in Muncie with the theme “Happy Little Pictures,” and the idea is to pair a creative photo with a Bob Ross quote as the caption.Prizes will be awarded to the top photos in three categories. The photo contest is open to everyone and is designed to show the creativity of the people in Muncie while honoring our community’s ties to painter Bob Ross. The contest is…

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN – The pandemic stopped the music, but not for long. Muncie Civic Theatre planned to unleash its inner “Dancing Queen” in April 2020 with the much-anticipated musical “Mamma Mia!” The musical, which features the hits of 70s Swedish supergroup ABBA, tells the funny, sunny, heart-warming story of a young woman’s search for her birth father before she takes a trip down the aisle on a Greek isle. Songs include “Dancing Queen,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” “The…