Entertainment

By Susan Fisher, MPL PR Supervisor and Dottie Kreps, MPL Community Engagement Specialist— MUNCIE, IN — Muncie Public Library invites the community to celebrate a year of reading, creativity, culture, and connection during the NEA Big Read Wrap-Up Celebration, taking place during the upcoming First Thursday in partnership with MadJax Maker Force. The free community event will be held on Thursday, June 4, from 5–8 p.m., in the first-floor Public Hall at MadJax and marks the culmination of Muncie Public Library’s 2025–2026 NEA Big Read themed year, Food, Family, and Tradition. Made possible through a grant from the National Endowment…

Special edition of First Thursday to feature Flower Hour, Steamroller Printmaking, YART, live music, and more By Chery Crowder— MUNCIE, IN — Downtown Muncie’s most-anticipated spring evening returns on Thursday, June 4, 2026 — the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour. Presented by the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk + Flower Hour runs from 5–8 p.m. A special edition of the monthly First Thursday series, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk is a community-wide celebration of the arts, local makers, and the vibrant culture of Downtown Muncie. This year’s event features an expanded lineup…

By Carly Acree-King— MUNCIE, IN—The Guardian Brewing Company and MadJax Maker Force are bringing back the Courtyard Summer Concert Series for another season of live music in downtown Muncie. The free Saturday and First Thursdays concert series return this summer, along with new food truck additions.  Running from May through September, this year’s lineup features returning favorites and new performers across a variety of styles. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair, enjoy food and drinks, and spend the evening outdoors with friends, family, and neighbors.  “One of the things we’ve learned is that people are looking for places to…

By Steve Lindell— MUNCIE, IN—Memorial Day is always one of the most popular “grilling” holidays on the calendar. I consider grilling an art form, not a “task.”  Grilling outside is something that I have grown to love, especially in recent years, as my wife Nancy shows SO much appreciation for the efforts.  It is a way for us to be outside, with nature, and the tastes created at the end of the process always make the whole family smile.  Another part of my enjoyment is the tremendous variations and experimentations that are always in play. In a word: it’s “FUN.”…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—On Saturday May 23, 2026 Tuhey pool will open to the general public. The pool will be open the following hours and will include being open Monday, Memorial Day, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Then, Mondays- Closed. Tuesday- Club Swim.  Wednesday-Rental/reservation/special events. Thursday through Sunday- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. On Tuesday, May 26th the pool will be closed for maintenance. Daily admission for the pool is less than it was in 2020. Pricing Adults (18 & up) $5.00 Teens (13-17) $4.00 Child (3-12) $3.00 Seniors (65+) $2.00 Infants (0-2) Free 10 day punch card Adults- $45…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Crack the code, test inventive contraptions, and step into the delightfully imaginative world of Wallace & Gromit! Minnetrista Museum & Gardens announces the opening of Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking!, on view now through September 20, 2026, in the Center Building, Gallery 3. Designed for children ages 3–9 and their families, this immersive exhibition invites visitors to explore creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning through playful interactive experiences inspired by the beloved animated duo. Inspired by the iconic characters created by Aardman Animations, the exhibition encourages children and families to experiment, collaborate, and think creatively together. Visitors can…

By Dayna Thompson, Planetarium Director— MUNCIE, IN—All planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for these public planetarium shows. www.bsu.edu/planetarium One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m. Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with…

By Barb Stedman— MUNCIE, IN—At the Robert Cooper Audubon Society’s May 20 meeting, Liz Marthaler will give a presentation on the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the impact this program had on national, state, and local park systems within the United States, including their impact on the Indiana State Park system. Marthaler, Assistant Property Manager at Mounds State Park, will also discuss issues that these CCC built parks are facing and one possible solution to those issues. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. at Ball State University’s Environmental Education Center (aka “Nature Lab”)….

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—The Farmers Market at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens has returned for the outdoor season. We invite the community to shop locally and connect with growers, makers, and artisans from across East Central Indiana. The outdoor Farmers Market will take place every Saturday from May through October, from 9 a.m. to noon, on Minnetrista’s campus in the main parking lot. Throughout the season, select market dates will also feature onsite blood drives with the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, offering visitors an opportunity to support community health while attending the market. This season also introduces a new…