Entertainment

By Minnetrista— Muncie, IN—Garden Fair, a free two-day community event, will be returning to Minnetrista in 2021. Garden Fair is the ultimate destination for gardeners of any experience level. On Saturday, June 5, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. stop by the Garden Fair to visit a wide variety of vendors offering beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and more. Visitors will get a jump start on their summer planting and plans, finding everything they need to beautify their lawns and make their gardens bloom. On Saturday, June 5 Farmers Market at…

By Kristi Chambers— Muncie, Ind. – With over 3 Million records sold and 3 GRAMMY® Nominations, Crowder returns to Emens Auditorium for his new album tour, Milk & Honey, on November 11, 2021 with special guest Sean Curran. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Emens box office or online at ticketmaster.com. For more information visit bsu.edu/emens or call 765-285-1539. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry…

By Barbara Schafer— Muncie, IN—Jim Faulkner’s dedication, sensitivity, and skill as a painter for more than 50 years made him one of the most revered artists in our region and state. In a 2006 article, Jim said “I’ve always loved Indiana and it’s change of season, and I had missed it when I was gone . . . Indiana is as beautiful as any place in the world.” Jim Faulkner passed away at 86 in January.  A public reception celebrating Jim Faulkner will be held Thursday, May 6th from 5-8 at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company, 224 E. Main…

By Conner Tighe— Muncie, IN—For many years, the Ross Community Center has advocated for the well-being of youth throughout the southside neighborhoods with the yearly Youth Little League program. With the strong financial support of the Ball Brother’s Foundation, IU Health Ball Memorial Foundation, Vectren Foundation, Lowe’s Foundation, and Project Reinvest, and with the support of local voices like previous mayor Dennis Tyler, construction of the two new ballfields began in 2016 and the fields were inaugurated in 2018. In 2018 and 2019, approximately 300 kids ages 4-12 participated in the youth leagues. With the onset of the pandemic, the number of kids participating were limited, with approximately 92 kids participating in the…

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN– Do you have the brains, heart and courage to solve the Muncie Mystery? A crime – pretend crime, of course – has been committed and we need YOUR help finding the culprit and the “weapon” used. Join fellow citizen CSI: Emerald City investigators for the second Muncie Mystery during First Thursday on May 6 in downtown Muncie. According to reports, a break-in has occurred at the Wizard of Oz’s secret Muncie laboratory in the “Emerald City” neighborhood. The suspect, despite several warnings to pay no attention to that man behind the curtain, entered the restricted area. The Wizard confronted…

By Wallethub— Hollywood had a rough year in 2020, with theaters across the country closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still quite a few impressive films to celebrate. To help you get psyched for the film industry’s biggest night, WalletHub did their homework on everything from box office sales and Rotten Tomatoes ratings for the Best Picture nominees to the price of awards-season lobbying. You can find all of these awesome Oscars fun facts in the infographic below. Plus, here’s a Q&A on the state of the film industry with a panel of entertainment experts. Top 5 Oscars…

By Minnetrista— Muncie, IN—The warm weather is a reminder that the school year is almost over and summer is on its way.  Now is the perfect time for caregivers to consider fun activities that will keep their kiddos engaged and entertained. Minnetrista is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camps, four unique day camps for kids ages 8 -14, created to inspire learning and cultivate creativity. Glass Artists Camps The adventure begins with the Glass Artists Camp from June 7-11. It’s a blast with glass for young artists 11-14 years old. Each day has exciting projects, which include using real tools…

By Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—After taking an unplanned year off in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to be back and officially announce its 2021 lineup. This will be the 8thseason in which the series presents critically acclaimed national recording artists in four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM and are all ages. Complete information on the series and all artists, including samples of their music, can be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. Modern Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers will open our series on Saturday, July…

By Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN—Friends, families, and Minnetrista members are invited to discover Indiana’s artists and their Hoosier creativity in the 31st Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show, opening on Saturday, March 13. This annual show is known to feature a beautiful array of artistic mediums, including painting, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and even textiles. So mark your calendar and get ready to experience art like never before! The 31st Annual Minnetrista Juried Art Show opens on Saturday, March 13, and it’s your chance to view truly beautiful work, chat with artists, and even purchase a piece of art…