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By: Woof Boom Radio— Muncie, IN—The 2020 Cincinnati Reds Caravan kicks off Thursday, Jan. 16 and will travel more than 3,500 miles over three days with stops in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee. The Muncie Stop will be Thursday, Jan. 16th at Stoops Automotive from 6 – 8 pm. Stoops Automotive is located at 4055 W. Clara Lane in Muncie, IN. The West Tour includes pitcher Amir Garrett, left fielder/infielder Josh VanMeter, minor league infielder Jonathan India, Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning, broadcasters Jim Day & Jeff Piecoro and Vice President of Player Development Shawn Pender. Muncie’s Sports…

By: Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – The Cornfed Derby Dames will hold their Season 10 home opener on Saturday, February 8 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the Memorial Building. The CFDD All-Stars will take on Demolition City Roller Derby’s Dynamite Dolls, from Evansville, Indiana and the Muncie MissFits will play Wisconsin United Roller Derby, Wisconsin’s all-gender roller derby league based out of Madison. Doors open for the double header at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. start time for the All-Stars game. Tickets at the door are $12 per person (cash or card) or $10 in advance through Brown Paper…

By: Stephen Mortland—  Muncie, IN—Tracey the pencil dog and her crew guide visitors through the basics of turning a story into an animation at Minnetrista’s newest exhibit. On January 25, the newest addition to Minnetrista’s educational repertoire is an exhibit that seeks to educate visitors about the art and science of animation. Animationland transports visitors of all ages to a fantastical land with a quirky cast of characters where inspiration is everywhere. The exhibit focuses on the basics of the animation process using interactive features including a sketching studio, a sound effects booth and the opportunity to plan and star…

By: Tara Kenney— Muncie, IN—Emens Auditorium will play host to the Shanghai Ballet stage show on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Emens box office, by phone at 765-285-1539, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Organized in 1979, the Shanghai Ballet is one of the world’s predominant ballet companies, bringing the unique glamour of Chinese dance to the international stage. The White-Haired Girl, an award-winning classical Chinese ballet created in the 20th century, brought instant fame to the Company and helped establish its leading position in the ballet world. The Company has performed The White-Haired Girl in over 1,700 performances and…

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Spring 2020 (Jan. – April) Free Show Schedule www.bsu.edu/planetarium Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun Fridays: Jan. 10, 17, 24 at 6:30pm Saturdays: Jan. 11, 18, 25 at 6:30pm and 8pm Come explore a timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Within the past few decades, astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars. Travel to distant stars, fly up to exotic planets, and imagine them up close in the planetarium. Experience how science is shifting our perspectives on humanity’s place in the cosmos. Suitable for all ages 8+ Tour of the Winter Sky Fridays: Jan. 31 & Feb….

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—If you were out and about Muncie on Wednesday, you couldn’t help but notice The Kishel Elves and Santa spreading good cheer all around town. The Kishel Elves are Amanda Kishel and her staff from Kishel Photography including Erynne Gemberling, Joni Farmer, and Liz Hartley. Kishel said this was the fifth year the Kishel Elves have gone around, spreading holiday cheer in Muncie. “The first few years, we just really wanted to spread some Christmas cheer and increase morale for businesses around the downtown area,” she said.  “We dressed up as elves and kind of ran…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —Narnia awaits. Muncie Civic Theatre will present “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” on the Main stage Dec.  13-15, and 19-22. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m.A Sensory-Friendly Performance will be Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m.  Based on the beloved C.S. Lewis novel, “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” follows Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy through a wardrobe into the enchanting land of Narnia. There, they meet mythological creatures, talking animals, a terrible witch, and a wonderful and powerful…