Entertainment

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN —The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center will have its first Local Author Fair Friday, Sept. 8, at the center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd. The event, from 2 to 6 p.m., is free and open to the public. More than 20 local authors are scheduled to participate. Ink Drinker’s Anonymous, an independent bookstore located in downtown Muncie, will have a booth as well. “The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center has a rich history of…

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), is recruiting skaters and officials for their 11th season. On Thursday, September 7, from 9-11 p.m., and Monday, September 11, from 7-9 p.m. Cornfed Roller Derby is hosting New Skater Clinics at Gibson Arena. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome. For just $5 per person, participants, who must be at least 18 years old, will be taught skating skills, falls, stops, and some basic roller derby gameplay….

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—We need a “hand” solving this year’s Muncie Mystery! Grab your mystery-loving friends and family members and head downtown during September’s First Thursday to question suspects, look for clues and – hopefully – solve the case! Muncie Mystery is hosted by Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Ivy Tech Community College, and Muncie Civic Theatre. “I love the collaboration Muncie Mystery provides!” said Cheryl Crowder of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. “[There…

By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—The solar eclipse is coming April 8, 2024. Laurie Lunsford, a local artist and writer was inspired when she attended a planning meeting for this occurrence, which is special to Muncie and those cities along the “path of totality” from Texas, crossing through Indiana and up to Maine.  A large number of people from outside of Muncie are expected to come here to view the total eclipse. During the meeting, she thought about the possibility of…

By Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St. will exhibit work from staff member and artist Michelle Metsker-Cass of Made By Meeshy Art. The exhibit opening, entitled Fluid Beauty, will be in Cornerstone’s Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery, Sept.7, from 5-8 p.m. Metsker-Cass’s work features fluid art techniques, a painting style involving acrylic paint poured to create abstract designs, along with inspirational painted illustrations depicting themes such as suicide prevention, depression and overcoming obstacles. Michelle Metsker-Cass…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— Grammy-winning bluegrass greats Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by Ball State University and will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 25th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis-based Punkin Holler Boys will open the show.Widely considered the best bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Michael…

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—August 24th, Thursday, at 7:00 pm – the Big Band musicians from America’s Hometown Band are again “Romancing the Boulevard” with their fabulous swing tunes. That’s 400 W Minnetrista Boulevard in Muncie, outside the front entrance of the E B & Bertha C Ball Center. Big Band music is all about the joys & and heartbreaks of love. And this AHB group can really belt it out for the audience in this beautiful Minnetrista setting —tunes from the likes…

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…