Entertainment

First Thursday, Opening Reception for Industrial Blues, an Exhibit of Photography by Gunther Cartwright

Muncie, IN—Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will celebrate First Thursday, August 4th from 5 – 8 pm with an opening reception for Industrial Blues, an exhibit of landscape photography by Gunther Cartwright. The artist will be on hand to engage with viewers throughout the evening and will speak briefly to the audience about his work at 6:15. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Cartwright’s landscapes exquisitely capture the details of industry that form…

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Discover How Fun Healthy Eating Can Be in My Plate: The Musical

Muncie, IN—Embark on a thrilling adventure across outer space with Minnetrista Theatre Preserves (MTP), a touring theatre group that provides an easy way to incorporate the art of theatre into learning. Along with Captain gNosh, the Nom-Noms of planet Nutrition V, and GLUT, discover foods that can help you stay healthy and strong in My Plate: The Musical. “Give your students a fun and exciting experience they need by singing and dancing about what it means to balance what they…


Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Schedule at Anderson University

Courtesy of Anderson University— Colts Training Camp Schedule July 27-August 11 Admission to the Colts Training Camp will be open to the public free of charge. The Colts will charge a $5 parking fee per vehicle and $20 for buses. View a parking map available online. Personal coolers will not be permitted in and around the Kardatzke Wellness Center/Macholtz Stadium complex during the dates of the Colts Training Camp. Pets are not permitted in training camp area except for service…


Muncie Civic Theatre invites you to “Be Our Guest” on Aug. 6th at Minnetrista

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —Muncie Civic Theatre invites you to “Be Our Guest” on Aug. 6 at Minnetrista for a celebration of the historic theater’s past, present and future. It’s a celebration that has certainly been a long time in the making. “We’re creating a free, family-friendly experience for the Muncie community as a way of saying ‘thank you’ for helping us celebrate 86 seasons of entertainment,” said Laura Williamson, Muncie Civic Theatre’s Executive Director. “We will also be…


Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista

Muncie, IN—Step into a magical faerieland at Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista on July 28–30. Let your imagination play as Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens is transformed into a sparkling wonderland where crafts, music, dancing, and colorful lights come together in a magical event for the whole family. This year, Faeries, Sprites & Lights adds a third night of magical fun to the calendar. From Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30, doors will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are…


Delaware County Fair Schedule…164 Years of Family Fun!

By: Mark DiFabio— On behalf of your Delaware County Fair Board, the hardest working volunteer board anywhere, I would like to welcome you to the 164th edition of your Delaware County Fair! 10 Days filled with family fun from 4-H exhibits to concerts, grandstand events to carnival rides, antique tractors, pioneer village and the best fair food anywhere! Thank you for helping us continue the tradition of fun! Click on the image below for the full Delaware County Fair Schedule…


Magic City Music Men To Present Free Community Sing Program

By: Scott Trout— Muncie’s own award-winning Magic City Music Men will be presenting a Community Sing and Ice Cream Social on Saturday July 23 at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 West Riverside in Muncie. The Community Sing, which is a mixed voices event, will begin at 10:00 am for the learning workshop. The two musical pieces will then be presented at the Ice Cream Social at 2:30 pm. The afternoon program will feature the Community Chorus, Magic City Music Men, and…


National Aeromodeling Championships Held at Muncie’s AMA

MUNCIE, IN—Thousands of pilots from across the country will visit the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) throughout the month of July and the beginning of August for the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats). Pilots come to Muncie to compete in various categories of model flying competition. Each competitor comes to win—some even try to earn spots on US teams that participate in world championships. The Nats is an event rich in history that is celebrating 90 years of…


Muncie’s Heorot Pub Named One of “Top 100 Beer Bars in America”

By: Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—The Heorot Pub and Draught House in downtown Muncie has once again been selected as one  of the Top 100 Beer Bars in America by Draft Magazine.  Zack Fowle, editor of the Phoenix, AZ based magazine made the announcement yesterday. The Heorot is the only pub in Indiana to be selected for the honor for the past seven years running. In describing the process for awarding the honor, editor Zack said, ” We have, once again, posted our picks for…


Seniors Discover a Fresh, Behind-The-Scenes Perspective of Farmers Market

Muncie, IN—Seniors, uncover a fresh, behind-the-scenes perspective of Farmers Market at Minnetrista during Senior Free-Admission Day: Growing Local. Programs will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. “Go behind the booth to meet our Farmers Market Coordinator, Rosemary Tankersley, to learn all of the celebrations and challenges that make Farmers Market possible and fun for thousands of visitors,” said Visitor Experience Manager, Allison Clark. “Whether you’re a regular visitor or a prospective vendor, this is…