Entertainment

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio to Headline FREE Concert at Canan Commons in Muncie

By Rick Zeigler—MUNCIE, IN –The critically acclaimed soul-jazz Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by Defur Voran and will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 9th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble will open the show.The Delvin Lamarr Organ Trio (DL03) started in May,…

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Woof Boom Radio Celebrates 10 Years With ‘Muncie You-Nite’ Concert

By Camille McCreery— MUNCIE, IN – There are many reasons to celebrate where you are from. For the team at Woof Boom Radio, an anniversary celebration is more than enough reason to go big. Muncie has been the headquarters for Woof Boom Radio for 10 years as of this past June. As part of our anniversary celebration, Woof Boom Radio has decided to host a FREE  concert at the one and only Canan Commons located at 500 S. Walnut St….


Bookmark This: Local Author Fair Set for September 8th

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN —The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center will have its first Local Author Fair Friday, Sept. 8, at the center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd. The event, from 2 to 6 p.m., is free and open to the public. More than 20 local authors are scheduled to participate. Ink Drinker’s Anonymous, an independent bookstore located in downtown Muncie, will have a booth as well. “The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center has a rich history of…


Cornfed Roller Derby New Skater Clinic and Bootcamp

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), is recruiting skaters and officials for their 11th season. On Thursday, September 7, from 9-11 p.m., and Monday, September 11, from 7-9 p.m. Cornfed Roller Derby is hosting New Skater Clinics at Gibson Arena. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome. For just $5 per person, participants, who must be at least 18 years old, will be taught skating skills, falls, stops, and some basic roller derby gameplay….


Can You Solve the Muncie Mystery?

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—We need a “hand” solving this year’s Muncie Mystery! Grab your mystery-loving friends and family members and head downtown during September’s First Thursday to question suspects, look for clues and – hopefully – solve the case! Muncie Mystery is hosted by Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Ivy Tech Community College, and Muncie Civic Theatre. “I love the collaboration Muncie Mystery provides!” said Cheryl Crowder of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. “[There…


Local Author Writes Children’s Book About the Solar Eclipse

By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—The solar eclipse is coming April 8, 2024. Laurie Lunsford, a local artist and writer was inspired when she attended a planning meeting for this occurrence, which is special to Muncie and those cities along the “path of totality” from Texas, crossing through Indiana and up to Maine.  A large number of people from outside of Muncie are expected to come here to view the total eclipse. During the meeting, she thought about the possibility of…


Cornerstone Artist to Display Creations in September

By Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St. will exhibit work from staff member and artist Michelle Metsker-Cass of Made By Meeshy Art. The exhibit opening, entitled Fluid Beauty, will be in Cornerstone’s Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery, Sept.7, from 5-8 p.m. Metsker-Cass’s work features fluid art techniques, a painting style involving acrylic paint poured to create abstract designs, along with inspirational painted illustrations depicting themes such as suicide prevention, depression and overcoming obstacles. Michelle Metsker-Cass…


Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper Headline Free Concert at Canan Commons on August 25th

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— Grammy-winning bluegrass greats Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by Ball State University and will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 25th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis-based Punkin Holler Boys will open the show.Widely considered the best bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael…


Free Big Band Concert From America’s Hometown Band on August 24th

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—August 24th, Thursday, at 7:00 pm – the Big Band musicians from America’s Hometown Band are again “Romancing the Boulevard” with their fabulous swing tunes. That’s 400 W Minnetrista Boulevard in Muncie, outside the front entrance of the E B & Bertha C Ball Center. Big Band music is all about the joys & and heartbreaks of love. And this AHB group can really belt it out for the audience in this beautiful Minnetrista setting —tunes from the likes…


A Thank You Letter to the Community From MDDP

By Will Isaacs, Board President, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— MUNCIE, IN—Fire Up DWNTWN, held the second time on August 5th was created and organized by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership to implement an event that was unique, exciting, instill community pride and togetherness and would appeal to all demographics in our community and East Central Indiana. The event was packed with family activities and attractions, hot air balloons, musical entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, rib-eating/hot pepper eating contests and offers from…