Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment July 27, 2021

Ed Asner, Noted Actor to Appear Four Nights in Muncie

Editor’s note: This play has been cancelled. Mr. Asner passed away on August 29th. By Dee McKinsey— The play runs August 17th through the 20th, Tickets available now. Muncie, IN—Ed Asner, known for his gruff but lovable character, Lou Grant, on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, stars in the political comedy: GOD HELP US! Asner, 91, who plays God, is the winner of eight Emmys and two Golden Globes and was president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). He also played a city editor on his own sitcom, Lou Grant, opposite Nancy Marchand who played the publisher. Younger audiences…

Entertainment July 26, 2021

Emens Auditorium Announces Its 2021-2022 Season

By Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN — After more than a year of anticipation, John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium announces its 2021-2022 season events. Experience concerts, Broadway, comedy, dance, and more. Single event tickets go on sale Monday, August 16 10 a.m. at the Emens box office or online at Ticketmaster.com. Subscriptions are available now for the Artist Series. Receive priority ordering and seating by reserving an Artist Series subscription to 6 Broadway-based performances before the general public, plus qualify for discounts to many of our other sponsored events this season. For more information visit bsu.edu/emens or call 765-285-1539. Philadanco! The Philadelphia Dance…

Business July 26, 2021

Dale Basham Named Interim Executive Director of Muncie-Delaware County Visitors Bureau

By Charlize Jamieson— Muncie, IN—Every so often, something happens that leaves you saying, “This is a PERFECT fit!” That may have been the collective community response when Dale Basham was named to become the Interim Executive Director of the Muncie-Delaware County Visitors Bureau. It was a no brainer. Throughout his long career as an educator and leader in so many civic groups and events, both here and elsewhere, Muncie and Delaware County has had an ambassador in Basham. Muncie has always been front and center for him and, like most things he tackles, Basham hit the ground running in his…

Non-Profit July 26, 2021

‘Heroes and Helpers’ Back-to-School Event Helps Ready Kids for School Year

By Corey Ohlenkamp— Muncie, IN – Saturday morning saw dozens of volunteers, primarily police officers, pair up with around 100 children to gather needed supplies for the first day of school inside Muncie’s Target. The annual back-to-school event, hosted by Muncie Crime Stoppers, provided $100 for each child to help with the ever-growing list of school supplies needed to start off each academic year. “I look forward to these events every year. We are able to interact with the kids, get what they need for school, and it leaves our officers feeling humbled and appreciative of the opportunity to serve,” said Muncie Police Chief…

We Fly July 26, 2021

Dr. Abigail E. Comber Appointed Interim Principal at Burris Laboratory School

By BSU Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Abigail E. Comber as interim principal at Burris Laboratory School for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. Comber succeeds Dawn Miller, who recently was hired as academic performance coordinator in the Office of Charter Schools at Ball State. Dr. Comber started her career as a teacher in 1999, and taught in various school settings in Washington, Ohio, and Oregon before she was hired at Burris as an instructor of English in 2008. In 2018, she assumed the role of assistant principal. Dr. Comber earned…

Carlson July 23, 2021

John Carlson: Who’s Worth What Out There?

By John Carlson— It’s no secret that the more nebulous jobs our economy creates, the more desperately we need traditional workers whose familiarity with, say, plumbing runs deeper than knowing how to flush a toilet. If I might cite a personal example … Experience has shown I couldn’t replace a toilet float if my life depended on it. On the other hand, four years of college sociology, which is the study of group interactions, never put a single Cheerio in my cereal bowl. While as an ignorant young sociology grad I may have ventured into a business once and asked…

Health July 22, 2021

Walmart Hosts Free ‘Wellness Day’ in Indiana

By Lauren Schregardus— Events statewide on July 24 will feature free health screenings, offer wellness resources and affordable immunizations at Walmart pharmacies Indianapolis, IN– Walmart is inviting customers to take control of their health at Walmart Wellness Day, a free event on Saturday, July 24, where they can get health screenings and wellness resources at pharmacies statewide, as well as immunizations in one easy location. The goal of Walmart Wellness Day is to help customers get back on track with preventive health measures they may have missed over the past year, especially as many families prepare for in-person work and school…

Non-Profit July 22, 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Announce Annual ‘Just Desserts’ Fundraiser

By Dominic Bordenaro— Muncie, IN—The annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie’s Just Desserts fundraiser, presented by Heidi J Hale, is scheduled for September 25, 2021 at 4 p.m. This event will be held in person at the Clubs’ Madison Street location. Just Desserts is exactly what it says – it is all about desserts. Sponsors will be able to purchase tables and they, and their guests, will bid for desserts created by local bakers. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000 to support the Clubs’ SMART Girls program, which goes with the theme Smart Girls – Empowered Women….

Entertainment July 21, 2021

‘Sensational Barnes Brothers’ To Headline Free Concert at Canan Commons

By Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—Acclaimed Memphis gospel/soul group The Sensational Barnes Brothers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2021 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 24th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Memphis’ SBB Band will open the show. The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a melting pot of the old and the new. As Pop Matters states, “The brothers run through a spectrum of moods and modes in their gospel soul, often bridging the gap between, say,…

LifeStream Services Presents ,000 Sponsorship to Muncie Symphony Orchestra

Non-Profit July 20, 2021

LifeStream Services Presents $10,000 Sponsorship to Muncie Symphony Orchestra

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — Following an extended “intermission” during the pandemic, Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s momentum continues to swell into the new season. In May, the orchestra announced it had received more subscription revenue in the first three weeks of sales than it had in any of the past 10 full seasons, and in June, MSO rocked a full house at Canan Commons during a free Beatles tribute concert. In addition to drawing in large crowds this year, MSO is also attracting an influx of sponsorships. Just last week, the orchestra accepted a $10,000 sponsorship check from LifeStream Services….

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