Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit October 10, 2017

Kelly Stanley, Campaign Chair, Keynotes YOC’s Shafer Giving Society Luncheon

By: Polly Craig, Executive Director, YOC Foundation— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation celebrated the twelfth anniversary of the Shafer Giving Society and the legacy of the late Hamer and Phyllis Shafer at a luncheon held in the YOC Gymnasium on October 6, 2017. The Shafer Giving Society was formed in 2006 to honor donors who have made cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more. The theme of this year’s event was Transforming Together: The Next Chapter. The Shafer Giving Society…

Non-Profit October 10, 2017

4th Annual Beech Grove Cemetery Historic Tour to Be Held Oct 14th

By: Tina Sulfridge, Beech Grove Cemetery— Muncie, IN—Join local historians and actors for the 4th annual guided walking tour of a portion of Delaware County’s largest landmark and learn about many interesting historical figures. The beautiful fall foliage lends itself to provide the perfect backdrop for the information packed tours that are family friendly and will feature prominent members from our community as well as lesser known names. Previous tours have introduced guests to “Diamond” Harriett Mitchell Anthony-a local socialite…

Entertainment October 9, 2017

Muncie Civic Theatre Presents The Musical “My Fair Lady” Oct 13-28

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —It is sure to be a “loverly” evening. Muncie Civic Theatre is presenting the musical “My Fair Lady” Oct. 13-28. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic play “Pygmalion,” “My Fair Lady” tells the familiar story of Eliza Doolittle, a flower peddler with an unmistakable Cockney accent who agrees to take speech lessons from Henry Higgins, who has made a wager with a colleague that he can transform her from a “gutter snipe” to a duchess in…

Non-Profit October 9, 2017

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra Announces “Classics 2: Bach & Schubert”

By: Morgan Dean— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s second concert of the 2017-2018 season, “Classics 2: Bach and Schubert,” will be Oct. 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. The pre-concert talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. “Our performance will feature more intimate works in a familiar venue, Pruis Hall. Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is a beautifully crafted piece and appropriately demonstrates why he was such a masterful writer of art songs. Andrew Crow…

Education October 9, 2017

Ball State Community Gearing up for “Cardinals Around the World” Homecoming

MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University fans are preparing to celebrate this year’s Homecoming festivities with a theme of “Cardinals Around the World.” The annual week of events begins Oct. 16 and culminates on Oct. 21, when the Cardinals take on Central Michigan University at 3 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium. “Homecoming is a great way for the Ball State campus, alumni and the Muncie community to come together as one and show pride in our institution,” Michelle Johnson, senior director…

Non-Profit October 6, 2017

2017 WIBU ATHENA Nominees Announced

By: Chrystal Pearson— Muncie, IN—Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU), an organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities for business women of East Central Indiana, is pleased to announce the Nominees for the 2017 ATHENA Awards. After closing public nominations on September 22nd, WIBU received a total of seventeen (17) candidates for the internationally recognized awards. Nominations were solicited from the public. In order to remain impartial, the 17 nominations were forwarded to the judging panel for review. Each judge reviews and…

Entertainment October 6, 2017

Photo Gallery: ArtsWalk 2017 in Downtown Muncie

Photos by: Mike Rhodes— It didn’t rain. After a morning deluge of rain and menacing skies throughout the day, the clouds broke up and allowed for some beautiful and comfortable weather during ArtsWalk 2017. Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in partnership with Muncie Arts and Culture Council, the City of Muncie, and Ball State University’s School of Fine Art and School of Music, presented ArtsWalk 2017. The entire downtown area was filled with people, artwork(s), culture, food, music and fun. Some…

Carlson October 6, 2017

John Carlson: These Pants Gotta Go

By: John Carlson— Ever have something you’ve anxiously waited years for, and then when you finally get it, it breaks your heart? Welcome to my cargo pants. Walking through Walmart two years ago, I spotted these neatly folded khaki Wranglers. On the tag, some rugged individualist like Brett Favre was throwing a football and looking like a real stud muffin in the process. The price was right, too. Even more to the point, they had so many pockets! These were…

Government, Positivity October 5, 2017

Muncie Native Bryan Ellis Earns Coveted Title of Navy Chief Petty Officer

By: Navy Office of Community Outreach— Millington, TN – Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Bryan Ellis from Muncie, Indiana, was recently promoted to chief petty officer, an accomplishment that only one in five eligible sailors achieve each year. Chief Ellis, a 1987 Wes-Del High School graduate, is currently serving aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. “Being selected for chief petty officer means everything,” said Ellis. “The only goal I have set for myself was to become a chief. I also understand…

Entertainment, Non-Profit October 5, 2017

Your Guide to ArtsWalk 2017 in Downtown Muncie

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in partnership with Muncie Arts and Culture Council and Ball State University’s School of Fine Art and School of Music, present ArtsWalk 2017. ArtsWalk will be held in the streets of DWNTWN Muncie on Oct. 5 from 5 – 9 p.m. Please join us for an exceptional evening of art, food and performances. In addition to the well-established DWNTWN “First Thursday” art gallery openings, Ball State students and faculty…

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