Entertainment

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Discover how the Horticulture Department at Minnetrista is experimenting with new annual plants in the Orchard Trial Garden, during Tea & Talk: Trial By Flower, on Wednesday, June 7 from 3–4:30 p.m. “I would like to invite you to join Minnetrista at Tea & Talk to compare and contrast our favorite flowers, and to unearth your new found love for annuals,” said Lead Horticulture Specialist, James Edwards. “What will be the court’s decision in this trial…

By: Mike Rhodes— MuncieJournal.com does not have an app, but you really don’t need one to add it to your iPhone or iPad. 60 percent of our users view MuncieJournal.com on a mobile device. Here’s a really quick video to illustrate how you can add MuncieJournal.com to your phone, for super-easy access. It works just like an app, and is a very convenient way to view MuncieJournal.com stories on your mobile device. It takes about 30 seconds to do this….

Muncie, IN—The 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant is Saturday July 8 at 7pm. The pageant will be held in the Northside Middle School Auditorium in Muncie, Indiana. The Delaware County Fair Board requires all contestants register by Monday, June 26, 2017. Registration must include a sponsor fee of $100.00. For questions or concerns, contact: Pam McCammon – 765-744-4067, Lynde Bratton – 765-748-0189, or Jon Sipes – 765-730-3356 Entrants may click on this link to go immediately to the online…

By: Shelley Shekell— The weekly lunchtime event is sponsored by LifeStream Services Muncie, IN – Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) and LifeStream Services will host Foodie Fridays every Friday from June 2-July 28, 2017. Food trucks, activities for children, and live entertainment  will take place on these days from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Canan Commons. Attendees are invited to spend their lunchtime relaxing in the park with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and weekly entertainment. Attendees can bring their own…

By: Brittani Richards— Muncie, Ind. – Bring the kids and celebrate Thrive’s 1st anniversary of their Morrison Branch. Thrive Community Kids Day will take place Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy ice cream, outdoor activities and live remote music with WLBC. Delaware County community members are invited to the free event that will take place outside the Morrison branch, 3360 N Morrison Rd. in Muncie. The event will feature bounce houses, face painting, sand art with the…

By: Nancy White— “Grandma, what do you and your friends do with all your quilts?” asked my granddaughter. The 32 members of Muncie Quilters Guild that I asked have made a total of 5 king-sized, 14 queen-sized, 14 regular-sized, 11 twin-sized, 42 throws and 35 baby quilts in the last 2 years. Most of these quilters have made quilts for themselves or their family and friends for wedding, graduation and birthday gifts. Some sell a few quilts or wall hangings….

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Calling all glass artists! If you have ever wanted to create beautiful glass beads, now is your chance. On Thursday, May 18 and Saturday, May 20, Minnetrista invites you to join our two open flame, glass bead making workshops. “Come join the fun of creating torchwork glass beads,” said Educator Karen Nickel. “You will have a variety of glass colors and techniques to choose from. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.” At Minnetrista, you can discover the…

By: Muncie Visitors Bureau— Muncie, IN—Plans are underway for a great local celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week! (May 7-13 2017). In the Cool Cat Scavenger Hunt hints are given via Facebook that will lead you to the hidden plush Garfield. Clues for locating Garfield are given on our Facebook page. Rules for Cool Cat Scavenger Hunt There will be two locations where Garfield is hidden each day from Monday, May 8 thru Friday, May 12, 2017. Clues for both locations…

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Add some fun and creativity to your child’s summer break with three camps at Minnetrista! Culinary Kids—June 12–16; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Order up! Treat your child to an exciting cooking camp this summer, where they will learn how to pick and create kid-friendly recipes, experiment with authentic kitchen appliances, and expand their culinary palates. For young cooks 8–10 years old. Registration deadline is June 8. Junior Chefs—June 19–23; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Yes chef! Grab your aprons…