Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment March 31, 2023

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announces 2023 Lineup

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is pleased to officially announce its 2023 lineup. This will be the 10th season 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. Blues greats Tommy Castro & the Painkillers will…

Entertainment March 31, 2023

Pat Nelson and the Ball State Metals + Jewelry Program to be Featured at Gordy’s

By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE IN – Gordy Fine Art & Framing exhibition party for Legacies: Pat Nelson and the Ball State Metals + Jewelry Program, Thursday April 6, from 5 – 8 pm. Gordy is proud to highlight the history and legacy of the Metals + Jewelry Program in the School of Art at Ball State in a new exhibit on Thursday April 6, 5 – 8 pm. For nearly four decades, Distinguished Professor Pat Nelson led the program and…

Education March 30, 2023

Three Robotics Teams from Delaware County Qualify for World Championship

By Ryan Hunter, TechWise Academy— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—Over 125 elementary school and 100 middle school robotics teams from across Indiana competed at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 25th in the VEX Robotics State Championship. This represents the largest state championship in the entire country. Teams have been working since early Fall to design, build, and program a robot to complete various tasks on a 6ft x 8ft field. In competition, they are collaborating real-time with students from other schools to maximize…

Education March 30, 2023

Science Labs and Their Impact at Ivy Tech

By Lesley DeVoss, Ivy Tech Community College— MUNCIE, IN– The science labs at Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County impact the college across the Schools and Campuses statewide. The space, located in the lower level of the John and Janice Fisher Building at 345 South High Street, Muncie, IN 47305, is set up to run high-level chemistry and biology classes. Organic chemistry, a class that holds interest for students wanting to go into pre-med has been one of the highlights…

Entertainment March 29, 2023

First Thursday Will Shine at Cornerstone on April 6th

Local Artists to Display and Sell Work at Cornerstone By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, IN— Artists participating in the First Thursday, Cornerstone Center for the Arts new monthly arts show, will be displaying their art in the Great Room on the second floor of the building at 520 E. Main Street on April 6 from 5-8 p.m. Community artists/creatives displaying in April include Cornerstone Center for the Arts staff artists Eugene Boyd, community artists Crosby Family Art, Val Kelley, Jill Palumbo, Ronn…

Entertainment March 29, 2023

Now Accepting Enrollment for Summer Camps at Minnetrista

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The warmer 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 keep their kiddos engaged and entertained. Minnetrista is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camps, four unique day camps for kids ages 9 -14, created to inspire learning and cultivate creativity. Junior Chefs Cooking Camp—June 5–9; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Campers will learn how to create…

Education, Entertainment March 28, 2023

Students Can Get Real Experience at FREE AR (Augmented Reality) Workshop

By Michelle Kinsey, Office of Community Engagement, Ball State University— MUNCIE, IN—There are still some real, in-person seats available at the upcoming Augmented Reality workshop for teens in April at Muncie’s Connection Corner. Ball State University, Muncie Public Library’s Connection Corner and Snapchat are teaming up for the Augmented Reality workshop for middle and high school students. The workshop will be at Connection Corner (1824 E. Centennial Ave.) on two consecutive Saturdays – noon to 4 p.m. April 8 and…

Business March 27, 2023

Nora Quirk—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—Nora Quirk’s high school career began with a leadership role and only flourished from there. The Muncie Central High School senior represented Indiana at the Global Youth Panel held at Harvard University during her freshman year. She spent two weeks learning about leadership and participating…

Non-Profit March 25, 2023

Ball Brothers Foundation Announces Second Century Strategic Plan

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation, one of Indiana’s oldest and largest private family foundations, is preparing to celebrate its 100th year of grantmaking and leadership in 2026. In anticipation, the foundation’s Board of Directors has adopted a new strategic plan. Designed to guide the foundation’s work over the next five years, the “Second Century Strategic Plan” will ensure a strong, impactful conclusion to the foundation’s first century of grantmaking and set the strategic direction for…

Business March 24, 2023

Starting and Operating a Business is Hard…and a BIG Announcement

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—Starting or growing a business is not easy. If you have been involved at any level of business ownership, you know this. Throughout my life, I have started several businesses and worked hard to see them grow. I know firsthand the long hours I invested in ensuring details were taken care of and deadlines met. (Many times, 60+ hours per week.) From taking care of legal business startup details,…

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