Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment April 18, 2022

Muncie Civic Features the Magical World of ‘Peter Pan’

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.—“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” Muncie Civic Theatre invites audiences into the magical world of “Peter Pan” in April. The J.M. Barrie classic will take the main stage April 15-16, and 21-24. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Saturday and Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. The Sensory-Friendly Matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. April 16. “’Peter Pan is a really special…

Business April 17, 2022

Muncie’s ‘Quest for the Best’ Launches; Nominate Your Favorite Businesses in Delaware County

By Woof Boom Radio— MUNCIE, Ind.—It takes teamwork to create something great – and it’s no different when it comes to improving the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. Woof Boom Radio would like to give YOU the opportunity to nominate the people, places and businesses you love most within Delaware County. The search is on for the finest restaurants, realtors, builders and numerous other categories of local businesses. Only an elite few can win the right to…

Business April 16, 2022

Kalyn Melham Crowned 2nd Runner Up in Miss Indiana State Fair Queen Contest

By Mark DiFabio, Immediate Past President of the Delaware County Fair Board— DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind.—”Good things come to those who wait!” Kalyn Melham, Miss Delaware county fair queen 2021 knows how true those words are. On April 10, Melham was crowned second runner up at this year’s Miss Indiana State Fair queen contest in Indianapolis. The contest was originally scheduled for early January, but due to the pandemic not only was it postponed but the previous year’s contest was cancelled altogether. Not all…

Non-Profit April 14, 2022

Cornerstone Center for the Arts Celebrates End of Semester April 24

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.– Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., is hosting a celebration of the end of spring classes with a Spring Festival, Sunday, April 24 from 2-5pm featuring dance performances and art demonstrations. Performances will begin at 2:15pm. The celebration is free and open to the public. Masks are recommended, but not required for visitors in attendance. “Our end-of-semester celebrations are a chance for our students to showcase what they have learned over the…

Non-Profit April 14, 2022

YMCA of Muncie to Provide Good Friday Breakfast With Guest Speaker, Hunter Smith

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, Ind.— The YMCA of Muncie is offering a FREE Good Friday Breakfast on April 15th, open to the community, with the goal of bringing us together on common ground for prayer, encouragement and reflection. The featured guest speaker, Hunter Smith, is a former punter for the Indianapolis Colts, receiving numerous honors during his 10 years with the franchise. The Colts recorded the best record of any NFL team during this decade, (2000-2010) highlighted by a Super…

Non-Profit April 13, 2022

Madjax Named Inaugural Stanley Black and Decker Grant Recipient

By Emily Helms— MUNCIE, Ind.— Stanley Black & Decker has announced the recipients of its first “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. Sustainable Muncie/Madjax is honored to have been named as a Makers Grant Recipient for our efforts to create a place where makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses can come together to make a bright future. Initiated in 2021, the Global Impact Challenge grant program will award up to $25 million in grant funding over the next five years to non-profits…

Non-Profit April 13, 2022

2022 VIVA Reservations Now Open

By Kate Stoss— MUNCIE, Ind.—The 2022 VIVA Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 26th from 11:30am-1pm at the Horizon Convention Center. Please reserve your seat at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-vva-awards-tickets-224676502467 The VIVA Awards were developed as a gift to the Muncie community in 1993 by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The awards were named VIVA for Very Important Volunteer Award. Up to five individuals will be recognized with the traditional VIVA Award for their volunteer efforts…

Education April 12, 2022

Muncie Central HS Student to Speak at ‘State of the Child’ Conference

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, Ind.—Ask 17-year-old Zachariah Jones what he’s most thankful for in his young life and the list starts with God and his mother. That’s really all you need to know about him. But there’s more you’ll want to know. “In times of adversity, not listening to what society has to say is key,” says the Muncie Central senior. “Knowing who I am, and who God called me to be. I do not have to follow the crowd. I…

Entertainment April 12, 2022

World ART Day Celebrated at Madjax on April 15th

By Debra Gindhart Dragoo, Madjax artist in residence and community arts advocate— MUNCIE, Ind.—Join Madjax as we celebrate World Art Day 2022 featuring Nash Hammond music and our talented artists and makers on April 15, 2022 from 4-8pm. World ART Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art in order to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. It is celebrated on April 15th, the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. Celebrate Leanardo…

Education April 11, 2022

MCS Open Enrollment for 2022-23 Begins Today

By Andy Klotz— Kindergarten/Pre-K Registration Fair to be held April 14 MUNCIE, Ind. – Enrollment for all new and returning students for the 2022-23 school year begins today, April 11th at Muncie Community Schools (MCS). Parents and guardians are invited to visit any MCS building to get assistance with registering their children. They can visit anytime during the school day throughout the rest of this school year with special additional hours of 4 to 6 p.m. this evening. In order…

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