Entertainment

‘Glorious Gershwin’ to Feature Iconic Masterpieces, Rare Footage of Ira Gershwin

Editor’s note: Muncie Symphony Orchestra announced today (April 22nd) that, due to an illness, Richard Glazier will no longer lead the upcoming “Glorious Gershwin” concert. Accomplished pianist Richard Dowling will fill in for Glazier.    By Melissa Jones—  MUNCIE, Ind.— While Muncie Symphony Orchestra has transitioned to Orchestra Indiana, it will perform its final concert as MSO on April 30. Featuring award-winning pianist Richard Glazier and featured singer Natalie Cordone, “Glorious Gershwin” will close out MSO’s 2021–2022 Indiana Trust Pop Series….

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Muncie Civic Features the Magical World of ‘Peter Pan’

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.—“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” Muncie Civic Theatre invites audiences into the magical world of “Peter Pan” in April. The J.M. Barrie classic will take the main stage April  15-16, and 21-24. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Saturday and Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. The Sensory-Friendly Matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. April 16. “’Peter Pan is a really special…


World ART Day Celebrated at Madjax on April 15th

By Debra Gindhart Dragoo, Madjax artist in residence and community arts advocate— MUNCIE, Ind.—Join Madjax as we celebrate World Art Day 2022 featuring Nash Hammond music and our talented artists and makers on April 15, 2022 from  4-8pm. World ART Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art in order to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. It is celebrated on April 15th, the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. Celebrate Leanardo…


Artist Talk By PLYSPACE Resident Fellow Derek Spencer

By Lexi Musselman— MUNCIE, Ind.—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) in collaboration with the Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance, presents an Artist Talk by PlySpace Resident Fellow in Theatre, Derek Spencer. Derek Spencer (Los Angeles, CA) will present an artist talk about his past projects and process on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00pm in the Arts and Journalism building, room 225, on the campus of Ball State University. This event is…


Orchestra Indiana to Host Premier Gala Featuring Broadway Performers

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. — Orchestra Indiana is bringing Broadway to downtown Muncie in its premier Music of the Night Gala on Friday, April 8. “This is one of those night’s you’ll be glad that you are in Muncie when nationally known Broadway stars Craig Schulman, Tamra Hayden and Susan Anderson perform hits from the most popular musicals on Broadway, right at your table,” said Scott Watkins, executive director of Orchestra Indiana (formerly Muncie Symphony Orchestra). “The performances will…


Magician of the Year, ‘Carbonaro’ to Perform at Emens Auditorium on April 2nd

Editor’s note: Originally scheduled for October 22, 2021, this event has been rescheduled for April 2, 2022 at Emens Auditorium. All previously purchased tickets for the 2021 date will be honored for the new 2022 date.  By Jessica Sciacchitano— MUNCIE, IN—Magician and performance bizarrist Michael Carbonaro has announced his return to the road with a brand new, electrifying theatre tour, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage.” Developed by Carbonaro over the last several years, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” is jam-packed with new and inventive…


Upcoming Events at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, IN – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 West Main St., has upcoming programming that may interest and delight Muncie residents old and young alike. Peeps Diorama Contest Artists of all ages are invited to submit a Peep’s® diorama as Cornerstone Center for the Arts celebrates the much-loved gooey concoction and the arrival of spring. Come join the Peeps® people as they submit their shoebox dioramas designed to delight and entertain from 10 am until 2 pm…


Minnetrista Announces Update to Mask Policy

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— In Delaware County, the community risk for COVID-19 has lowered, so Minnetrista Museum & Gardens has announced updates to their Health & Safety Guidelines per CDC recommendations. Starting today, Minnetrista’s visitors will not be required to wear a mask indoors. Masks are always welcome, and Minnetrista will continue to have them at their main entry locations. Safety remains the number one priority for visitors, so Minnetrista will continue monitoring Delaware County’s risk level and make…


Cornerstone Center for the Arts Announces New Podcast Series

By Jonathon Bennett— Muncie, Ind. – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 W. Main St., recently launched its own podcast: Cornercast, a monthly interview-style program with host Jonathon Bennett (“John Kafi”), who talks to Indiana artists and musicians about their artistic and community pursuits in the format of four segments: Artist of the Month, Mic Check, Local Focus, and Meet the Staff. The Artist of the Month segment spotlights the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone Center for…


Plyspace Resident Fellow Joshua Ice To Present Artist Lecture on Feb. 28th

By Lexi Musselman— MUNCIE, Ind.—PlySpace, the artist in residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) in collaboration with the Ball State College of Fine Arts, presents an Artist Lecture by PlySpace Resident Fellow Joshua Ice. Ice will present an artist lecture about his past and current work on Monday, February 28, at 6:00 pm in the Arts and Journalism Building, Room 225, on the campus of Ball State University. The event is free and open to the public….