Entertainment

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— Mark your calendars for Muncie’s annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29 at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. This FREE community event is a must-attend for tree lovers of all ages. This year is extra special, as we’re celebrating Muncie’s 25th anniversary of being a Tree City USA. And what better way to celebrate than by giving away eleven varieties of native saplings? The saplings will be given away on a first come first served…

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University alumnus David Letterman, ‘69, is returning to his alma mater for the premiere of an original documentary, created by Ball State students and featuring Mr. Letterman, about the art of glass. The University will present the documentary, “Clear Reception,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Emens Auditorium on Ball State’s campus. Following the screening of the film, Mr. Letterman will conduct a Q&A with two Ball State…

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— Minnetrista Museum & Garden’s annual Garden Fair is a must-attend for anyone with a green thumb and those looking for an incredible weekend filled with food, music, and fun. This two-day community event on May 12 and 13 is the perfect destination for foodies, music lovers, and garden enthusiasts alike. At Garden Fair, you’ll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects. Meet and learn from vendors…

By Christina Blanch— MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Comic Con will return for its second year April 15, 2023 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.  Doors to the Heartland Building will open at 10:00 am and will close at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and children under 10 are free. VIP tickets are $15.00 which allows early entrance at 9:30 am and also includes a free exclusive Muncie Comic Con print by award winning cartoonist, Art Baltazar. There will be vendors selling comic…

By Hannah Dunckel, Meridian Health Services— MUNCIE, IN—Travel through the rabbit hole to a world of wonderment and surprise at Meridian Health Services’ Rialzo XII – Wonderland where “Nothing’s Impossible!” This year’s Alice in Wonderland-themed charity gala will be held on Saturday, May 6 and will return to the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie where Rialzo was hosted for its first ten years. Meridian Health Services and presenting sponsor, Pridemark Construction, invite you to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and…

 By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2023 lineup. This will be the 10th season in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of their music, can be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. Blues greats Tommy Castro & the Painkillers will…

By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE IN – Gordy Fine Art & Framing exhibition party for Legacies:  Pat Nelson and the Ball State Metals + Jewelry Program, Thursday April 6, from 5 – 8 pm. Gordy is proud to highlight the history and legacy of the Metals + Jewelry Program in the School of Art at Ball State in a new exhibit on Thursday April 6, 5 – 8 pm.  For nearly four decades, Distinguished Professor Pat Nelson led the program and…

Local Artists to Display and Sell Work at Cornerstone By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, IN— Artists participating in the First Thursday, Cornerstone Center for the Arts new monthly arts show, will be displaying their art in the Great Room on the second floor of the building at 520 E. Main Street on April 6 from 5-8 p.m. Community artists/creatives displaying in April include Cornerstone Center for the Arts staff artists Eugene Boyd, community artists Crosby Family Art, Val Kelley, Jill Palumbo, Ronn…

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The warmer weather is a reminder that the school year is almost over and summer is on its way. Now is the perfect time for caregivers to consider fun activities that keep their kiddos engaged and entertained. Minnetrista is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camps, four unique day camps for kids ages 9 -14, created to inspire learning and cultivate creativity. Junior Chefs Cooking Camp—June 5–9; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.  Campers will learn how to create…