Entertainment

Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to Headline Free Concert in Muncie, IN

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Grammy nominees The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 12th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Muncie’s own Bashville Boys will open the show. At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and…

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‘Sparrow Aircraft’ on Display at National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie

By Rob Kurek— MUNCIE, IN— The National Model Aviation Museum invites visitors to view an exciting new aircraft, the Sparrow, on loan from Zipline. The Sparrow, developed by Zipline in 2016, was initially operated in Rwanda. It is an autonomous aircraft that flies to remote medical clinics delivering life-saving blood, vaccines, and medications safely to the ground via parachute. Can transport a weight of up to 4 pounds (1.8 kg). With a 60-mile (100km) service radius, the aircraft can fly…


Fire Up DWNTWN Streetfest Returns to Heat Up the Summer on August 5th

By Melissa Narlock— MUNCIE, IN — The wait is over. Muncie Downtown Development Partnership has announced the highly anticipated return of the sizzling summer streetfest. Fire Up DWNTWN, presented by Ivy Tech Muncie, is back on August 5. After a resounding success last year, drawing over 11,000 visitors, the all-day event returns with even more exhilarating attractions. “As we look back on the incredible success of last year’s Fire Up DWNTWN, we are thrilled to announce its return this summer,”…


Tommy Castro & The Painkillers to Headline FREE Concert in Muncie, IN

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN –Blues Music Award winners Tommy Castro & the Painkillers will be returning to Muncie to perform a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County and will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 29th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Muncie’s own Lovesick Moan will open the show….


Charles W. Brown Planetarium Fall 2023 (Aug.- Dec.) Free Show Schedule

By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—All regular planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”. Due to construction being done on the Cooper Science Complex, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit our location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information….


Apply Now for Volunteer Opportunities at ‘Fire Up Downtown’ To Be Held on August 5th

By Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership—  MUNCE, IN—Things are heating up in downtown Muncie in anticipation of Fire Up DWNTWN: A downtown Summer StreetFest on August 5th, sponsored by Ivy Tech – Muncie. “This event drew over 11,000 visitors last year and we are expanding activities for a more enhanced event this year” said Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership.  The Fire Up team is asking for your help. Over 100 volunteers will be necessary to ensure the safety…


America’s Hometown Band Ensembles to Perform at Tonne Winery, July 22nd and 29th

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—The outdoor entertainment stage at Tonne Winery is hosting a variety of ensemble groups from America’s Hometown Band (AHB) of Muncie for two Saturday evenings in July – from 6-8 pm on the 22nd and on the 29th. Ensembles scheduled over these Saturday evenings are three different AHB instrument choir groups: the Bennie Pressler Trombone Choir, directed by Don Lamb, the Central Indiana Flute Choir, directed by Becky Boyce, and the Clarinet Connection Choir, directedby Steve Stickler….


Minnetrista Announces This Year’s Faeries, Sprites, & Lights Event

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The faeries are back and better than ever. Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista will be held July 27 through 29 from 5 to 9 p.m., with a special sensory-friendly event on July 29 from 1–4 p.m. During this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in a faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a…


Muncie’s ‘Set the Night to Music’ Public Fireworks Display and More Announced

By: Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE,  IN—The City of Muncie will celebrate America’s Independence Day with two spectacular fireworks performances. The first show will be displayed at Prairie Creek Reservoir on Saturday, July 1st, at 10pm. You may listen to the music accompanying the reservoir fireworks on 104.1 HD1 WLBC. Saturday is also Ron Bonham day at Prairie Creek with many special activities planned throughout the day. The official City of Muncie show will be aired by 104.1 HD1 WLBC and…


Yorktown’s 4 Mile Run on the 4th of July Returns With Over $27,000 in Scholarships and Prizes 

By Jonathan Lamb— YORKTOWN INDIANA- The annual “Four for the 4th” run/walk returns to downtown Yorktown at 8:30 AM on the 4th of July, bigger and better than ever.  Thrive Credit Union, the title sponsor has partnered with the Yorktown Community Schools Foundation to work together to raise funds to better the community, trails, parks, schools, and give away scholarships.    This year the overall male and female race champions will each win $1,000 in cash, and all students ages 19…