Entertainment

By: Sharon Schweitzer— New Year’s Eve is here and if you’re attending any kind of social gathering to ring in the New Year, chances are someone is going to offer a toast. But just what are the do’s and don’ts of toasting? Etiquette expert Sharon Schweitzer, founder of Access to Culture, offers these toasting tips: First Toast: In light of their planning, and financing, the host or hostess of the dinner or social party offers the first toast. At an informal dinner party…

By: Ball State Athletics— An exciting basketball season is in full swing at Worthen Arena, and Ball State wants you to take a kid to a game! With one paid adult ticket purchased, two kids eighth grade and under will receive a complimentary ticket. That offer is available for the following home men’s and women’s basketball games: Women’s Basketball vs. Western Kentucky Thursday, December 21st / 7 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Jackson State Friday, December 22nd / 7 PM Men’s…

By: Ball State Athletics— Muncie, IN—Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns invites the entire Muncie community to take your lunch break at Worthen Arena on Monday, December 18th as our undefeated women’s basketball team hosts Austin Peay at 11 a.m. This talented team is off to the best season start in the program’s history! For just $5 when purchased in advance of game day, fans in attendance will receive a silver section ticket and lunch – choice of Chick-fil-a, slice…

Muncie, IN  —Tractor Supply Company wants your furry friends to get in the holiday spirit. On Sunday, December 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Muncie Tractor Supply is inviting customers to bring their pets to the store for Pet Photos with Santa. A local photographer will be on site during the event taking holiday-themed photos of Santa’s Little Helpers and their owners. The first 25 customers who get a photo taken will also receive a free magnetic picture frame….

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—When it comes to his favorite holiday-themed movies, Ball State film professor Wes Gehring says each is a feel-good, populist film successful in pulling at the heartstrings by creating an illusion that Christmas can be perfect. Gehring’s top five Christmas-themed movies are: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) “A Christmas Story” (1983) “Elf” (2003) His second five favorites are “The Shop Around the Corner,” “Love Actually,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Holiday…

By: Carli Scalf— Muncie, IN—This Sunday, Ball State students will be bringing a new conversation about women in film to the community with the premiere of the documentary, “Amplified: A Conversation with Women in American Film Sound.” The event will be held at the AMC Showplace in Muncie at 1 p.m on December 3rd.  It includes a screening of the 30-minute film and discussion from students and faculty on the making of the project. “Amplified” offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on a…

By: Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN – Everyone’s favorite ELF will be coming to Muncie in the holiday classic, Elf The Musical. The Broadway musical will play at Emens Auditorium on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. In partnership with the Muncie Fire Department’s Toys for Tots, bring a toy donation to Elf’s performance and receive a BOGO (buy one get one free) coupon to be used on the purchase of tickets to any future qualifying Emens Auditorium or Pruis Hall…

By: Katherine Huggler— Muncie, IN—On Monday, November 13, 2017, the City of Muncie’s annual free Veterans Day and military honor program takes place at the Muncie Central High School auditorium at 801 N. Walnut St. in Muncie, Indiana. The public is invited to attend in remembrance of all American veterans. The evening begins with a 6:30 pm musical prelude to the Veterans Day program, performed by the combined, side-by-side group of America’s Hometown Band (90% BSU grads) and MCHS band students….

By: Kim Rendfeld— Muncie, IN—A few Ball State University students will participate in an international piano competition right on campus. For the third year, Ball State will be one of a handful of sites worldwide to host the preliminary round of the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition. On Nov. 8-12, music lovers can enjoy performances by 48 young pianists in the 600-seat Sursa Hall. Ball State joins London, Manchester (England), Berlin, Milan and Tokyo as sites to audition for the…