Articles by Mike Rhodes

Coffee and Paints at Cornerstone. Photo provided.

Entertainment, Non-Profit September 25, 2016

Cornerstone’s Upcoming Fall Workshops

By: Jessie Irwin— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts is offering a variety of workshops this fall. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a few hours of creativity, fun and community. These workshops are affordable, one-time commitments. Areas of interest include: visual arts and Muncie’s history. Kids and Paints is an opportunity to get creative with your children. Parents can create their own art or observe their child’s artistic skills. This workshop will be at 6 p.m. September 23…

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A dynamic haircut makes the man. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson September 22, 2016

John Carlson: Snazzy Haircut Spurs “Oohs”

By: John Carlson— As a fashionable person who hates being stuck in a proverbial “rut,” I try to change up my hair style every 50 years or so. The last time was Wednesday. So I walk into this shop called Shaggy and Sheek and explain what I want to my sexy little barber, Alex (Vital note: That’s Alex as in Alexandra Gluschenko). Soon she is clipping hairs and rubbing nice stuff on my head, while I sit there purring like…

Non-Profit September 20, 2016

Ball Brothers Foundation Supports Red Cross Disaster Relief

MUNCIE, In—Following significant tornado and storm damage in the Kokomo, Indiana area, Ball Brothers Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. The emergency grant will support the organization’s work to provide disaster relief. “The Red Cross plays a critical role in helping to meet the basic needs of individuals and families affected by disasters. Given the severity of recent storms, Ball Brothers Foundation wanted to do our part to support previous, current,…

Photo provided.

Entertainment September 20, 2016

Monthly Dance Club at Cornerstone Announced

By: Jessie Irwin— Muncie, IN—If you love to dance, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. for the first-ever Monthly Dance Club happening at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. This monthly social dance will take place on the 1st Saturday of the month in October, November, and January, and is a new collaboration between Cornerstone and dance instructor, David Fennig, of the Harmony Dance Group. This new event will feature an hour long lesson of dance in…

Muncie Fieldhouse.

Education September 20, 2016

Pass-Through Fund Established to Assist Fieldhouse Renovation Expenses

By: Ana Pichardo— Muncie, IN—In recent months the condition of the Muncie Fieldhouse has gained the attention of many media outlets. In response, several community members and patrons of the Muncie Community Schools have expressed a desire to contribute monetary donations to the Fieldhouse renovation project. Thanks to the assistance of the Community Foundation, a pass-through account for Fieldhouse Renovations and Maintenance was recently established. Pass-through funds are established for specific community needs and over time the funds are expended…

John Scofield, Photo provided.

Entertainment September 19, 2016

John Scofield to Headline FREE Concert In Muncie, IN

By: Rick Zigler— Muncie, Indiana –- September 19, 2016 – 2016 Grammy winner and jazz guitar legend John Scofield will perform in a FREE concert as part of the 2016 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place on Thursday, October 6th at 7:30 PM at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St in downtown Muncie, IN as part of the city’s final Artswalk celebration. Ball State University jazz musicians Lamont’s Company will open the show. John Scofield’s professional career started…

Academy of Model Aeronautics. File Photo.

Entertainment September 19, 2016

AMA’s “Hops and Props” Event to Be Held October 1st

MUNCIE— The National Model Aviation Museum is excited to invite the public to its first ever Hops and Props event on October 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an after-hours program for adults ages 21 and older. Whether you are a first-time visitor or have been to the National Model Aviation Museum many times, this is a great way to experience something new and see all that the museum has to offer. “The museum is excited to welcome…

"Pictured above are the 2015 ATHENA Awards winners: Top left, Sue Dalton (2015 ATHENA Professional) Top right, Kristen Bitzegaio (2015 ATHENA Young Professional) Bottom, The Back to School Teachers Store (2015 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.)" Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 18, 2016

2016 ATHENA Award Nominations Are Now Open

By: Karen Loyd— Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU), an organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities for business women of East Central Indiana, would like your help finding and honoring individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence, community service and actively assists women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Do you know an individual who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment? Who also excels in their chosen field, devotes time and energy within their community…

Aerial image overlooking the downtown area, Muncie Central High School, and White River. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Entertainment September 16, 2016

Muncie Area Events and Happenings This Weekend

The Muncie Visitors Bureau creates a weekly compilation of all sorts of cool events that take place in the Muncie area. Their content includes events, exhibits, and more. This week, sample events include: Old Washington Street Festival, BSU Family Weekend,  Michael Carbonaro at Emens Auditorium, BSU football vs Eastern Kentucky, Chirpfest, Muncie Beer Fest, Bluegrass in Barnyard and much more. Click the link below for all the details and dates. See what’s happening!      

Photo courtesy David Owsley Museum of Art.

Entertainment September 15, 2016

Sculpture Exhibit at Owsley Museum to Juxtapose Historic, Modern Art

By: Lisa Renze-Rhodes— MUNCIE, Ind. — This fall, visitors to the David Owsley Museum of Art can see 15 works in metal and stone by American and European masters juxtaposed with 17 recent bronzes from contemporary sculptor Michael Dunbar. “Continuum: The Art of Michael Dunbar and the Sculptural Tradition” will kick off with an opening reception at 5 p.m. and an artist presentation, “First Person,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in the museum’s Recital Hall. The exhibition will…