Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association’s Memorabilia Room will be open to people attending Central home boys basketball games through January 2023. The Memorabilia Room will open 30 minutes ahead of each boys varsity game and will close after halftime. The room will be open on Saturday, Dec. 17; Wednesday, Dec. 21; and Tuesday, Dec. 27. In 2023, the room will be open on Friday, Jan. 6; Friday, Jan. 13; and Friday, Jan. 20; Jan. 28; Saturday, Feb. 8; and Tuesday, Feb. 14; Graduation classes organizing reunions and interested in including a visit to the…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE – Muncie Civic Theatre invites you to gather family and friends and head downtown for the delightful holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” on the main stage through Dec. 23. In fact, the theater – wait for it – triple dog dares ya to go. Based on the hit holiday movie, “A Christmas Story” finds Ralphie in pursuit of his Christmas Dream of getting a Red Ryder BB gun. Based on humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in Indiana in the 1940s (which became a must-see holiday film) follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to…

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— There is no better way to kick off the holiday season than with your family and friends at Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista on December 2 and 3 from 5–9 p.m. each night. “Enchanted Luminaria Walk is one of my favorite events to work here at Minnetrista,” said Associate Director of Experience & Education Ashley Mann. “It’s our gift to the community, and there are so many amazing opportunities for family fun and memory-making. The excitement and joy is palpable. It is a great way to kick off the holiday season.” This free community event…

By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE, IN—Hugh Syme is an artist with a long career designing album covers for bands such as Rush, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Megadeath and many others.  He will open a new exhibit in Muncie, Indiana at Gordy Fine Art and Framing on Thursday December 1, from 5 – 8 pm. The show of signed prints will include some of his most iconic album art together with rare originals.  Throughout the evening, he will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions.  Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.  Live music by…

By Andy Klotz— Event back in person for first time since 2019 MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Community Sing returns to a live, in-person event for the first time in three years this Sunday at the Muncie Fieldhouse. This is the 86th year for the annual seasonal show that brings together the musical talents of students throughout Muncie Community Schools and offers performances from the Hillcroft Choir and Chime Ensemble as well. “It’s a shame that the pandemic kept us limited to virtual performances the last two years, but we’re excited to have this annual traditional gathering back in the…