Articles by Mike Rhodes

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie collected school supplies during its Stuff the Bus event during the week of July 9-13. Photo provided.

Non-Profit July 19, 2018

Get School Supplies at the Back To School Extravaganza on July 20th

By: Amy Gibson— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, in partnership with AIM, Meridian Health Services Pediatrics and Suzanne Gresham Center, and Inside Out, will be holding a Back 2 School Extravaganza at their Madison Street Clubhouse, on Friday, July 20th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. To celebrate the end of another successful summer of AIM programming, and help all of our members get ready for the upcoming 2018/2019 school year, Boys & Girls Club Staff will distribute 250…

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Jack Doyle and Robert Mathis sign autographs and give posters to fans at the Toyota and Kia of Muncie Tent Sale. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment July 18, 2018

Photo Gallery: Indianapolis Colts Robert Mathis and Jack Doyle in Muncie

Photos By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Indianapolis Colts super stars Robert Mathis and Jack Doyle were in Muncie today at the Toyota and Kia of Muncie Tent Sale, going on now through Saturday at the Ball State Football Stadium parking lot. The tent sale continues through July 21st at 8pm. A continuous line of fans showed up to meet both players, get a handshake, a smile and perhaps a signature on a football or on an exclusive poster, provided to all who attended. The Bartle family from Yorktown,…

Laura Lauer looks on as a group solves a problem during a TechWise Academy middle school robotics class. Photo provided.

Non-Profit July 17, 2018

TechWise Academy and Innovation Connector Hosts Tech Summit to Raise Money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie STEAM Program

By: Brandon Coppernoll— Muncie, IN—TechWise Academy is partnering with the Innovation Connector to invite the community to participate in a number of computer science activities in a Tech Summit. On Wednesday, July 18, 6-7:30 p.m., parents and children are invited to learn more about command blocks in Minecraft, Roblox development, and try coding LEGO EV3 Mindstorm, WeDo, and Ollie robots. The Tech Summit is to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie middle school STEAM program. The…

Beauty And The Beast will be shown on July 21st at Canan Commons. Photo provided.

Entertainment July 17, 2018

Beauty and the Beast to Be Featured at Moonlight Movies at Canan Commons

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Join us for Moonlight Movies, featuring Beauty and the Beast. (2017) The movie will take place on July 21st at Canan Commons, and is sponsored by Wealth Strategies and produced by Sight and Sound. Family activities will begin at 6pm, and the movie will begin at 8pm on the new digital screen. The Directors’ Jazz Orchestra from Pendelton, In. will play begining at 7pm. They were formed 17 years ago and have played in numerous…

Jeff Lang. Photo provided.

Non-Profit July 14, 2018

Jeff Lang Named 2018 United Way of Delaware County Campaign Chair

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Jeff Lang remembers sitting in the audience at Cornerstone Center for the Arts for last year’s wrap-up rally of the 2017 fundraising campaign for United Way of Delaware County. Casey Stanley, known for the production value he brings to any stage, used a drum roll to announce the campaign had exceeded the goal but not his expectations. Lang remembers leaning to his wife, Beth, and saying “boy, I wouldn’t want to follow that guy.” But life…

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…

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…