Entertainment

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

Editor’s note: This is info from the 2016 show.   Muncie, IN—104.1 WLBC, 104.9 WERK FM and the City of Muncie’s “Set the Night to Music” took place last night at the levee in downtown Muncie. Sponsors for “Set the Night to Music” included: The City of Muncie, Wrightway Collision Repair, Walls Furniture, Gaddis of Muncie , Muncie Mission: The Attic Window, The Co:Lab, Rosenthall Orthodontics, United Insurance Agencies, Dr. Scott E. Trout Family Dentistry, Tom Cherry Mufflers, Rhodes Realty, Merks Family…