Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awards grants in the areas of in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County.

Education October 26, 2016

Teachers Awarded Funding for Creative and Innovative Classroom Projects

Muncie, IN—Local teachers will receive $6,564.48 in Robert P. Bell Education Grants from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. More than 1,000 students will benefit in this first grant cycle of the academic year. Awards of up to $450 are available through the Bell Grants program. Funded projects are creative or innovative ideas or programs designed to stimulate learning in students. Delaware County teachers may apply throughout the year over four grant cycles. This past summer, The Community Foundation…

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Community members mingle in Sculpture Court at the David Owsley Museum of Art for Final Friday. Photo provided.

Entertainment October 26, 2016

Celebrate “Final Friday” and Community Creativity at David Owsley Museum of Art on Oct 28th

MUNCIE, Ind.—The creative endeavors of the community this fall season will be featured and celebrated on Friday, Oct. 28, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the David Owsley Museum of Art on Ball State University’s campus. Emcee Braydee Euliss and guest emcee Faith Kellermeyer will introduce a variety of Pecha Kucha speed talks that will accompany a reception featuring “poetry on demand,” sketch portraits, music, a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, late hours for special exhibition viewing, and more. Admission is…

Boys & Girls Club of Muncie will host the annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival on October 28 from 4 – 7 p.m. Photo provided.

Non-Profit October 26, 2016

Boys & Girls Club To Host Annual “Trunk or Treat” for Muncie Community

By: Micha Maxwell— MUNCIE, IN— Boys & Girls Club of Muncie will host the annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival on October 28 from 4 – 7 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will line Heekin Park to hand out candy and goodies as kids and families walk through dressed in costumes. Families will also participate in the Annual Fall Festival hosted by Ball State University’s Student Voluntary Services to include activities, games, refreshments and fun! The Fall Festival theme…

oin local everyday superheroes that make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. Photo by: Kishel Photography.

Non-Profit October 25, 2016

CASA’s Haunted Heroes Halloween Party, Friday October 28th

Help bring awareness and raise funds for Delaware County’s child advocacy program By: Ashley Soldaat— This Friday, October 28th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, come out to the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building for a family friendly Halloween Party targeting young children ages 3-12. Join us for Halloween games, arts & crafts, science experiments and yummy treats at our concession stand. Our goal is to provide safe, affordable, family fun for anyone in the community at a familiar and accessible location….

Madjax, located at Madison and Jackson streets in downtown Muncie.

Business October 24, 2016

Madjax Partners with Muncie Redevelopment Commission to Expand The CO:LAB’s Offerings

MUNCIE, Ind.—To provide a new collaborative work environment to the Muncie community, Madjax and the Muncie Redevelopment Commission (MRC) have teamed up to open the second CO:LAB location inside the makerspace. This location will promote an open and community-based approach to working, whereas the existing location (across from Horizon Convention Center) will host private office space. “This is the core of the makerspace culture, where members of the public will be able to construct a menu of facilities and services…

(Left to Right): Kayla Robertson, Senior Musical Theatre Major; Katie Tabisz, Junior Musical Theatre Major; Amanda Boldt, Senior Musical Theatre Major; Rylee Domann, Senior Musical Theatre Major. Photo provided.

Entertainment October 22, 2016

Ball State Celebrates the Rhythm and Rhymes of 1930s Jazz Era With “Swing!”

By: Halee Baehl— MUNCIE, Ind. — “Swing!” brings its jazz-infused story told via song and dance to the University Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. November 4, 5 and 8-12 with a 2:30 p.m. matinee November 6 and 13. Without dialogue, the Tony nominated musical celebrates the Swing era of jazz that ruled the 1930s and ‘40s, featuring hits by artists of the era including Benny Goodman, William “Count” Basie, and Duke Ellington. Students participating in the musical say they are excited…

In All Stars as in life, four beats two. Photo by: John Gordon Carlson

Carlson October 21, 2016

John Carlson: Cool Shoes the Key to Stylish Geezers

By: John Carlson— Nan and I are often told we have adorable feet. Well, OK, maybe not “adorable,” per se. As a couple having reached senior-citizen status, after 65-plus years of hoofing it, our feet are more likely merely “normal” for our age, meaning bunged-up and weird looking. And while I used the word “often,” we were actually told that “once,” and not at some prestigious “adorable feet-judging contest.” It was at Nan’s family reunion, a gathering of genuinely nice…

Muncie's Sports Station's Mark Forester and Cliff Johnson are shown as they broadcast live from Mancino's in Muncie, during the High School Football Sectional Preview show. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education October 20, 2016

Muncie’s Sports Station’s High School Sectional Football Preview

Muncie, IN—Muncie’s Sports Station WXFN 102.9 FM and 1340 AM broadcast its High School Sectional Preview Show  at Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders Wednesday evening. Coaches and players from Muncie Central, Yorktown and Delta were interviewed live during the one hour show. Each school had a 15 minute segment to share their thoughts about the season and the upcoming football sectional. It was a rainy evening, but as you can see from the photo below, Mancino’s was packed with students and players during…

Education October 20, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College Wins 30 Regional Marketing Awards

INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College won 30 awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Professionals’ (NCMPR) regional conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 17-19. Ivy Tech Community College was awarded with 14 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 10 bronze medals for various marketing projects and initiatives at the NCMPR awards for the 2015-16 academic year. The College has earned more than 200 awards from NCMPR over the last few years, in addition to several national…

After Hours: Wicked Brews at Minnetrista, Friday October 21st

Entertainment October 19, 2016

After Hours: Wicked Brews at Minnetrista, Friday October 21st

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Mark your calendars! After Hours: Wicked Brews will be held in the Nature Area on Friday, October 21, from 6–8:30 p.m. Gather by the fire with friends to celebrate the return of fall to East Central Indiana. Enjoy delicious appetizers from Minnetrista Catering, musical entertainment by Married Folk, and sample three unique beers created by Noble Order. After Hours: Wicked Brews is in partnership with Noble Order Brewing Company of Richmond, Indiana. Admission to this 21-and-older…