Entertainment

By Jon Anderson—  MUNCIE, IN—The Fieldhouse Classic, presented by Pizza King, will feature eight high-school boys teams matched in four exciting games at the historic Muncie Fieldhouse on Saturday, December 9th. Four Delaware County high schools, including Muncie Central, Burris, Delta, and Yorktown, will participate in the inaugural Fieldhouse Classic basketball invitational. They will be matched against teams from Lapel, Pike, Hamilton Heights, and Tipton. The event will kick off at 2 pm with a matchup between Burris and Lapel….

Performances are back at the historic downtown theater after renovations By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—The curtain is going up at Muncie Civic Theatre – after months of renovations – just in time for a “White Christmas.” Muncie Civic Theatre will present “White Christmas” on the Mainstage beginning this weekend. Performances will be Dec. 8-10, 14-17 and 20-23. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. This show is rated PG. Based on the 1954 film starring…

By Cheryl Crowder, MDDP— MUNCIE, IN—DWNTWN Muncie will come alive with music and light shows every Thursday through Sunday in December at Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut Street in DWNTWN Muncie.  The music and light shows will take place at 6, 7, 8, and 9 P.M. There will be a kick-off event on First Thursday, December 7, from 5-8 P.M. at Canan Commons. Spread the Christmas cheer with galleries, restaurants, retailers, and neighbors throughout DWNTWN during December’s First Thursday. Community…

By Debra Gindhart Dragoo— MUNCIE, IN—We are celebrating 22 years of FIRST THURSDAY in Muncie. At Cornerstone Center for the Arts, we have a Muncie artwork donation exhibit, which is now 20% off. Many pieces of this generous donation were originally purchased from Gordy’s Fine Arts and Framing, and there are over 40 pieces. They include ceramics, sculpture, fiber art, prints, paintings, and drawings. If you’re a patron of Muncie arts don’t miss this incredible installation, or your opportunity to…

By Katharine Burris— MUNCIE, IN—To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Masterworks Chorale will present its annual holiday concert, “The Spirit of the Season,” on Saturday, December 16th at 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church. Masterworks Chorale will share the stage with baritone soloist John Glann and cellist Heather Scott as it presents a wide tapestry of winter and holiday choral music. The concert title “Spirit of the Season” reflects one of the songs that will be performed…

By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State’s holiday arts and culture night is Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. In addition to the holiday arts and culture night programs, the planetarium has two more weekends of planetarium shows left for the year… The Christmas Star and Magic Treehouse planetarium shows are playing in December at Ball State’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium: The Christmas StarFridays: Dec. 1, 8 at 6:30pmSaturdays: Dec. 2, 9 at 5:00pm & 6:30pm Over the years people have tried to…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN— Embrace the enchantment of the season with family and friends at Minnetrista’s Enchanted Luminaria Walk on December 1 and 2, from 5–9 p.m. each night. “Enchanted Luminaria Walk holds a special place in our hearts at Minnetrista,” shared Natalie Young, Associate Director of Experience & Education. “It’s our heartfelt gift to the community, offering countless opportunities for joy, family fun, and unforgettable memories. The atmosphere is alive with anticipation and delight, marking the perfect start…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN —Meridian Health Services invites the community to Holidays at Gresham, a free drive-thru light exhibit with over one million lights on display brought to you by Meridian Health Services and presenting sponsor American Electric Power Foundation. Attendees will enjoy driving through the many lighted exhibits including Candyland, seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus, hearing the sounds of Christmas music, and feeling the holiday season in the air. Holidays at Gresham will be open every weekend in December…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Today we are bringing you a special holiday program from our partners at FOX News Radio. Lisa Kennedy was born in Indianapolis and is a commentator for FOX News. She is a former MTV video DJ and is host of her own podcast titled Kennedy Saves the World on FOX News Radio. Thanksgiving is one of Kennedy’s favorite holidays, and she’s here to possibly save yours. During this one-hour Kennedy Saves the World special, she…