Articles by Mike Rhodes

Need some feel-good music? Look no further. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson July 13, 2018

John Carlson: They Don’t Write ‘Em Like…

By: John Carlson— While listening to music recently, it struck me that someday we’re going to wake up and learn that Brian Wilson, founder of The Beach Boys, has left us, and I’m going to get real depressed. Ditto for Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. That’s assuming Keith isn’t dead already, and what’s been walking around the last 20 years is actually his hologram. But The Beach Boys? Their…

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Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista. Photo provided.

Entertainment July 13, 2018

Faeries, Sprites, & Lights Coming To Minnetrista

By: Stephen Mortland— Muncie, IN— Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista will take place July 26–28.  Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens will be transformed into a sparkling wonderland where crafts, music, dancing, and colorful lights come together in a magical event for the whole family. Doors will be open from 5–9 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person, $7 for members, and kids 2 under get in FREE. A $6 presale will also be running through Monday, July 18. Register now for the…

PlySpace Resident Fellow Dave Rowe. Photo provided.

Non-Profit July 12, 2018

Open Studio and Casting Demonstration By PlySpace Resident Fellow Dave Rowe

By: Erin Williams— Muncie, IN—PlySpace is an artist-in-residence program based in the Emily Kimbrough Historic District in downtown Muncie, Indiana and produced by Muncie Arts and Culture Council. The 2018 PlySpace Summer Term welcomed Resident Fellow Dave Rowe to participate in the artist-in-residence program for 9 weeks. During his time at PlySpace, Dave has worked in the studios at Madjax producing sculptural work in preparation for a fall exhibition at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, CO. As the Resident…

Craft beer from The Guardian Brewing Company. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment July 12, 2018

Craft Beer and Wine Tent Coming to Delaware County Fair on July 20-21

By: Autumn Gasior— Local breweries and a winery featured on final weekend of Fair; July 20-21 DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – With the Delaware County Fair kicking off next week, the Delaware County Commissioners announced today a new attraction opening next weekend. On Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, the Delaware County Commissioners are hosting a Craft Beer and Wine Tent at the Delaware County Fair. The tent will feature craft beers from local Delaware County breweries both nights and wine…

Delaware County Comprehensive Counseling Coalition. Photo provided.

Education July 12, 2018

Delaware County Schools Receive $1.39 Million Award From Lilly Endowment

By: Tammy Pearson, Project Leadership Director— Delaware County, IN—Eight Delaware County school corporations have received a collaborative grant totaling $1,393,400 countywide from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of the Endowment’s Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students. Burris Laboratory School, Cowan Community Schools, Daleville Community Schools, Inspire Academy, Liberty-Perry Community Schools, Muncie Community Schools, Wes-Del Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools were eight of 39 school corporations and charter schools in Indiana selected during a second round of grants to help schools…

An aerial photo of the downtown Muncie area. Photo by: Intersection

Business July 11, 2018

‘Next Muncie’ to Boost City’s Economy, Quality of Life

By: Allison Robbins— Muncie, IN–Central City Leadership Team, a newly formed group of community members representing the private, public and philanthropic sectors of Muncie, is launching Next Muncie, a long-term redevelopment and revitalization initiative. The team announced this strategic effort under the name “Next Muncie” to emphasize its dedication toward continually propelling the city forward. “Next Muncie is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate and prioritize the economic development and neighborhood revitalization projects that will transform our city,” said Geoffrey…

The offices of Leap Managed IT in Muncie. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business July 11, 2018

Leap Managed IT Ranked Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures

By: Kris Blackmon— 11thAnnual MSP 501 Identifies World’s Most Forward-Thinking MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services Muncie, IN—Leap Managed IT ranks among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed service providers (MSPs), according to Channel Futures 11th-annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company Rankings. The MSP 501 is the first, largest and most comprehensive ranking of managed service providers worldwide. This year Channel Futures received a record number of submissions. Applications poured in from Europe, Asia, South America and beyond….

Photo taken during the Centennial Birthday Celebration on campus on June 15th. Photo provided.

We Fly July 11, 2018

Ball State Roadshow Extends Centennial Celebration Beyond Campus

Muncie, IN—Ball State University is taking its Centennial Celebration to communities throughout Indiana, starting in July. Throughout the 2018-19 academic year, the Ball State Centennial Celebration Roadshow will have cupcakes, giveaways, fun for families, and a community service project—assembling literacy kits for local families in partnership with local United Ways. The first stop will be in Gas City on July 24. The roadshow will come to South Bend on September 7 and Valparaiso on October 21, and several more visits…

Balsam Range performing. Photo provided.

Entertainment July 10, 2018

Balsam Range to Headline Free Concert on July 13th

By: Richard Zeigler— Muncie, IN – Acclaimed Bluegrass group Balsam Range will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2018 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 13th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis-based Flatland Harmony Experiment will open the show. Balsam Range’s ascent to the top of the Bluegrass world has left a well-marked trail of success since the…

A group of people enjoy a healthy lunch at an IU Health cafeteria. Photo provided by IU Health.

Health & Beauty July 10, 2018

Is It Time To Get To A Healthy Weight?

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital— Muncie, IN—Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in America; in fact, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, surpassed only by cigarette smoking. These statistics are alarming and are part of the reason a growing number of people are reaching out for help with weight loss. In fact, According to the Indiana Healthy Weight Initiative, approximately two thirds or 65 percent of Indiana’s adults are…