Entertainment

Photos By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Indianapolis Colts super stars Robert Mathis and Jack Doyle were in Muncie today at the Toyota and Kia of Muncie Tent Sale, going on now through Saturday at the Ball State Football Stadium parking lot. The tent sale continues through July 21st at 8pm. A continuous line of fans showed up to meet both players, get a handshake, a smile and perhaps a signature on a football or on an exclusive poster, provided to all who attended. The Bartle family from Yorktown,…

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Join us for Moonlight Movies, featuring Beauty and the Beast. (2017) The movie will take place on July 21st at Canan Commons, and is sponsored by Wealth Strategies and produced by Sight and Sound. Family activities will begin at 6pm, and the movie will begin at 8pm on the new digital screen. The Directors’ Jazz Orchestra from Pendelton, In. will play begining at 7pm. They were formed 17 years ago and have played in numerous…

By: Stephen Mortland— Muncie, IN— Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista will take place July 26–28.  Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens will be transformed into a sparkling wonderland where crafts, music, dancing, and colorful lights come together in a magical event for the whole family. Doors will be open from 5–9 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person, $7 for members, and kids 2 under get in FREE. A $6 presale will also be running through Monday, July 18. Register now for the…

By: Autumn Gasior— Local breweries and a winery featured on final weekend of Fair; July 20-21 DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – With the Delaware County Fair kicking off next week, the Delaware County Commissioners announced today a new attraction opening next weekend. On Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, the Delaware County Commissioners are hosting a Craft Beer and Wine Tent at the Delaware County Fair. The tent will feature craft beers from local Delaware County breweries both nights and wine…

By: Richard Zeigler— Muncie, IN – Acclaimed Bluegrass group Balsam Range will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2018 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 13th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis-based Flatland Harmony Experiment will open the show. Balsam Range’s ascent to the top of the Bluegrass world has left a well-marked trail of success since the…

By: Katherine Huggler— Muncie, IN—On the evening of Thursday, July 19, at 7 pm, the Big Band from America’s Hometown Band entertains Muncie at its FREE annual Jazz on the Terrace concert at the Ball State Arts Terrace. The night’s featured soloist is vocalist (and former Muncie resident) Myles Ogea, in a musical celebration of great Big Band crooners. AHB Big Band co-directors, Will Frazier and Phil Cooley, promise a great lineup of tunes from memorable crooners such as : Michael Buble,…

By: Stephen Mortland—  Muncie, IN—Celebrate Independence Day with Minnetrista this Fourth of July with Summer Stage Fest: America’s Hometown Band. Come early at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy food vendors, picnicking, and lots of family fun. Then, stay for live music by America’s Hometown Band at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk. Make your Fourth of July memorable with Summer Stage Fest: America’s Hometown Band on Wednesday, July 4th. For more information, visit minnetrista.net or call 765.282.4848. Follow us on Facebook and…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—Muncie Civic Theatre is going down under – the sea, that is — for its latest production. The historic downtown theatre is presenting Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” live on stage June 8-24. For tickets, call 288-PLAY or go to www.munciecivic.org. Watch the beloved animated classic come to life with your favorite characters, including Ariel, Ursula, Sebastian, and songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” “Little Mermaid” tells the fishy tail, er tale, of…

By: Jennifer Johnson— “Festival on the Green” will move indoors today, June 9th, to the Field Sports Building, which is right next to and connected to Worthen Arena. —Picnics are still encouraged, but no alcohol can be brought into the Field Sports Building. — Public can still bring their lawn chairs, but a few folding chairs will be available in Field Sports. — No sharp objects should be set on the floor. We need to keep the floor protected. —…