Entertainment

Young Artist Winners to Perform with Muncie Symphony on Saturday

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Join the Muncie Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium for an engaging concert with selections chosen by our MSO audience. This “Audience Choice” concert will also feature the winners of the 2019 MSO Young Artist Competition.  “This is probably our most eclectic concert of the season with all repertoire chosen by audience ballot. Our young artist winners will certainly impress,” said Artistic Director and Conductor, Douglas Droste. Maya Kilburn, winner…

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Muncie Civic Kicks Off Autumn With ‘Habit’-Forming Musical

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—These sisters certainly have their act together. Civic will present “Sister Act” on its Mainstage Oct. 11-12, 18-20, and 24-26. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10 or more, and $15 for students and children. For tickets or more information, go to www.munciecivic.org or call (765) 288-PLAY. Based on the hit 1992 film starring…


ArtsWalk 2019 Events Announced For First Thursday

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, IN–Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in cooperation with Muncie Arts and Culture Council and Ball State University’s Departments of Fine Art and Music, present ArtsWalk 2019. ArtsWalk will be held in the streets of DWNTWN Muncie on Oct. 3rd from 5-9 pm. Please join us for an exceptional evening of art, food and performances. In addition to the well-established DWNTWN “First Thursday” art gallery openings, Ball State students and faculty will share a wealth of musical talent…


PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union To Present Ninth Annual Soup Crawl in Downtown Muncie

By: Brian Watson— Muncie, IN—PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union invites Delaware County residents to attend the ninth annual Soup Crawl to be held in downtown on Thursday, October 3rd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are available at all three Muncie-area PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union locations, and – if they last – from the Second Harvest Food Bank tent at Soup Crawl during the day of the event. The Ninth Annual Soup Crawl is a fun and festive local culinary celebration…


Lost Bayou Ramblers To Headline Free Concert at Canan Commons On Sept 27th

By: Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—Acclaimed progressive Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2019 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 27th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Buselli, will open the show. This concert is presented by Ball State University. Lost…


Celebrate the 43rd Annual Old Washington Street Festival, Sept 14-15

By: Kim Miller—[print-me] Muncie, IN—The East Central Neighborhood Association will host the 43rd Annual Old Washington Street Festival on September 14th and 15th. The festival will be held from 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. The festival will feature live entertainment, a car show, arts and crafts vendors, live demonstrations, community organizations, food, and historic home tours.The East Central Neighborhood Association will host the 43rd Annual Old Washington Street Festival on September 14th and 15th. The festival will be held from…


Muncie Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off 71st Season with a Hoosier Homecoming

By: Courtney Thomas— Muncie, IN– The Muncie Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 71st season at 7:30 pm, Saturday, September 21 in Emens Auditorium, by bringing home Muncie-native and one of the first MSO Young Artist Competition winners, Dr. Angelin Chang. “We welcome the Muncie community to join us for the first show of our 71stseason, celebrating ‘Together We Are Community,” said Douglas Droste, Artistic Director and Conductor. “Saturday’s performance is just the beginning of the variety of concerts—and music genres– we’ll host throughout…


America’s Got Talent Winner, Terry Fator To Perform at Emens Auditorium

By: Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN—It’s a long journey from Corsicana Texas to the Las Vegas stage, but Terry Fator made it to the top as the headliner at the Mirage Hotel in Vegas for the past 10 years. Now, Terry Fator: It Starts Tonight will perform at Emens Auditorium on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Terry can impersonate over 100 voices with favorites being Karen Carpenter, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Justin Timberlake, Elvis, Meghan Trainor and Bruno Mars….


Blue Man Group To Perform At Emens on February 24, 2020

By: Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN– Blue Man Group, owned by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, has announced the launch of their new tour, Speechless, coming to Emens Auditorium on Monday, February 24th. Speechless will feature new and original compositions, invented instruments and unexpected situations alongside iconic Blue Man Group moments based in joy, art, music, comedy, social commentary and profound absurdity. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 13th at 10am and are available at Ticketmaster.com,…


Heartland Vocal Project Open To Interested Vocalists

By: Scott Trout— Muncie, IN—A new mixed acappella chorus is launching in East Central Indiana. Heartland Vocal Project will offer music opportunities for female and male singers of all ages. The musical style will be acappella and barbershop under the umbrella of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The chorus is currently located in Muncie, Indiana, but is open to interested singers in any proximity willing to commute. The group will sing popular music selections with entertainment as a focus. The group will…