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Merry Christmas From MuncieJournal.com

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Thank you for supporting, viewing and sharing stories from MuncieJournal.com this past year. From all of us at Woof Boom Radio and MuncieJournal.com, may your holiday be full of peace, love and positivity. We’ve searched high and low for some good contemporary instrumental Christmas music for you to  watch and listen to during the holiday. After months of searching, we found the music below. Over the years, many, many people have asked me about the rotating…

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Tiny Adams Christmas Eve Event at Fire Station #1

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! The Muncie Fire Department and Muncie Fire Fighters Local 1348 will be hosting the Annual Tiny Adams Memorial Christmas Event for local children on Christmas Eve, from 11am to 5pm at the downtown fire station  #1 located at 421 East Jackson Street. Every child that attends will receive a FREE picture with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, a candy cane, and a gift. About 100 new bicycles will be given…


Minnetrista Opens New Exhibit That Explores the History of the Ball Family

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN–Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to step into the captivating story of one of Muncie’s most influential families with its original exhibition, Deep Roots: Exploring the Ball Family Tree. This exhibition traces the remarkable history of the Ball family—from their origins in Buffalo, New York, to their transformative impact on East Central Indiana, and their enduring influence on the region today. Deep Roots explores the Ball family’s evolution through a rich collection of family photographs and…


Award-Winning Broadway Musical to Play at Emens Auditorium on December 13

By Haley Wade— MUNCIE, IN – Local residents will have the opportunity to see Dear Evan Hansen perform on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. “A brilliant musical. The message of hope and humanity is central in this incredible show, and it touches (families, parents, kids,) everybody.” – CBS News Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen are currently on sale at the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. Declared “one of the most…


Masterworks Chorale in Muncie to Present Holiday Concert, ‘Sing We Noel’

By Katharine Burris— MUNCIE, IN—To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Masterworks Chorale will present its annual holiday concert, “Sing We Noel,” on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 W Riverside Avenue, Muncie. “Sing We Noel” will feature an array of festive music, programmed to stir up holiday cheer. Performances of familiar favorites like “White Christmas,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and “Here We Come A-Wassailing” are sure to please. This concert…


Downtown Muncie to Sparkle During Annual Light Up DWNTWN Event

By Cheryl Crowder— MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), an organization connecting our community and creating a vibrant downtown, will be hosting Light Up DWNTWN on First Thursday, December 5 from 5-8 p.m. with festivities continuing throughout the month. The kick-off event will feature festive performances, family activities, a Holiday Gift Market, decorated window displays, and the lighting of the animated, musical holiday tree. For the kick-off event, local retailers will be open for holiday shopping, and a specialty…


Light Up Your Holidays During Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista On December 6 and 7

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Kick off the holiday season with a beautiful experience at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.  Join us for our Enchanted Luminaria Walk on December 6 and 7, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This magical, free community event offers something for everyone, promising warmth, wonder, and festive cheer for the whole family. Event Highlights: Three Miles of Enchanting Lights: Stroll through beautifully illuminated pathways that wind through our historic 40-acre campus. Live Music: Enjoy performances by America’s…


Celebrate Holiday Arts and Culture Night at Ball State University on December 7

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—Holiday Arts & Culture Night is Saturday, December 7, on the Ball State University campus. Presented by Ball State’s Integrated Cultural Committee, the free festive event shines the holiday spotlight on many arts and culture spots along the campus Cultural Corridor. New this year is the Holiday Hub, located on the first floor of the Fine Arts building (please use Riverside Avenue entrance). Here visitors will find booths with information about the Integrated Cultural Committee, The…


Ball State University Celebrates 10 Years of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University this month is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in Indiana. Since its opening in November 2014, the planetarium has inspired more than 180,000 visitors of all ages, offering a gateway to the wonders of space through innovative and educational programming. The planetarium, named for Ball State alumnus and benefactor Charles W. Brown, boasts a 16-meter dome equipped with…


Meridian’s ‘Holidays at Gresham’ Lights Up the Holiday Season on December 3

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN—Meridian Health Services invites the community to Holidays at Gresham, a free drive-thru light exhibit with over one million lights on display brought to you by Meridian Health Services and presenting sponsor American Electric Power Foundation. Attendees will enjoy driving through the many lighted exhibits including Candyland, seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus, hearing the sounds of Christmas music, and feeling the holiday season in the air. Holidays at Gresham will be open every weekend in December…