Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit July 20, 2018

Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery Opens at Cornerstone Center of the Arts

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited to announce the opening and dedication of the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery. This is a well-deserved recognition of Muncie Center for the Arts founder Judy Barnes and her vision for Cornerstone Center for the Arts. This renovation of the second-floor west wing includes new flooring, updated lighting, and renovated restrooms. In honor of its namesake, the gallery features two plaques beside a portrait of Judy. One plaque recognizes the…

Entertainment July 19, 2018

Muncie Civic’s New play is ‘Positively Pessimistic’

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN – Can an optimist and a pessimist come together to save the world? Sure, or probably not. Find out when “Positively Pessimistic” takes the stage at Muncie Civic Theatre this weekend. Performances will be 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $6. For more information, or to get your tickets, call 288-PLAY or go to…

We Fly July 19, 2018

New Look For Ball State’s Scheumann Stadium

By: Kim Rendfeld— Muncie, IN — When Cardinals football fans visit the Ball State campus for the Aug. 30 opening game, they will see Scheumann Stadium, the nearby Alumni Center, and other buildings sporting a new look as part of the university’s Centennial Celebration. Brand new banners, including 80-foot-tall creations at the stadium, were placed on the buildings this week, July 17-18.

Non-Profit July 19, 2018

Get School Supplies at the Back To School Extravaganza on July 20th

By: Amy Gibson— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, in partnership with AIM, Meridian Health Services Pediatrics and Suzanne Gresham Center, and Inside Out, will be holding a Back 2 School Extravaganza at their Madison Street Clubhouse, on Friday, July 20th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. To celebrate the end of another successful summer of AIM programming, and help all of our members get ready for the upcoming 2018/2019 school year, Boys & Girls Club Staff will distribute 250…

Entertainment July 18, 2018

Photo Gallery: Indianapolis Colts Robert Mathis and Jack Doyle in Muncie

Photos By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Indianapolis Colts super stars Robert Mathis and Jack Doyle were in Muncie today at the Toyota and Kia of Muncie Tent Sale, going on now through Saturday at the Ball State Football Stadium parking lot. The tent sale continues through July 21st at 8pm. A continuous line of fans showed up to meet both players, get a handshake, a smile and perhaps a signature on a football or on an exclusive poster, provided to all who attended. The Bartle family from Yorktown,…

Non-Profit July 17, 2018

TechWise Academy and Innovation Connector Hosts Tech Summit to Raise Money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie STEAM Program

By: Brandon Coppernoll— Muncie, IN—TechWise Academy is partnering with the Innovation Connector to invite the community to participate in a number of computer science activities in a Tech Summit. On Wednesday, July 18, 6-7:30 p.m., parents and children are invited to learn more about command blocks in Minecraft, Roblox development, and try coding LEGO EV3 Mindstorm, WeDo, and Ollie robots. The Tech Summit is to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie middle school STEAM program. The…

Entertainment July 17, 2018

Beauty and the Beast to Be Featured at Moonlight Movies at Canan Commons

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Join us for Moonlight Movies, featuring Beauty and the Beast. (2017) The movie will take place on July 21st at Canan Commons, and is sponsored by Wealth Strategies and produced by Sight and Sound. Family activities will begin at 6pm, and the movie will begin at 8pm on the new digital screen. The Directors’ Jazz Orchestra from Pendelton, In. will play begining at 7pm. They were formed 17 years ago and have played in numerous…

Non-Profit July 14, 2018

Jeff Lang Named 2018 United Way of Delaware County Campaign Chair

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Jeff Lang remembers sitting in the audience at Cornerstone Center for the Arts for last year’s wrap-up rally of the 2017 fundraising campaign for United Way of Delaware County. Casey Stanley, known for the production value he brings to any stage, used a drum roll to announce the campaign had exceeded the goal but not his expectations. Lang remembers leaning to his wife, Beth, and saying “boy, I wouldn’t want to follow that guy.” But life…

Carlson July 13, 2018

John Carlson: They Don’t Write ‘Em Like…

By: John Carlson— While listening to music recently, it struck me that someday we’re going to wake up and learn that Brian Wilson, founder of The Beach Boys, has left us, and I’m going to get real depressed. Ditto for Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. That’s assuming Keith isn’t dead already, and what’s been walking around the last 20 years is actually his hologram. But The Beach Boys? Their…

Entertainment July 13, 2018

Faeries, Sprites, & Lights Coming To Minnetrista

By: Stephen Mortland— Muncie, IN— Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista will take place July 26–28. Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens will be transformed into a sparkling wonderland where crafts, music, dancing, and colorful lights come together in a magical event for the whole family. Doors will be open from 5–9 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person, $7 for members, and kids 2 under get in FREE. A $6 presale will also be running through Monday, July 18. Register now for the…

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