Articles by Mike Rhodes

(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…

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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…

Signage displayed at Munson of Muncie. Photo by: Amy Logan

Business October 19, 2016

Munson of Muncie Celebrates 100th Year in Business

By: Amy Logan— This year Munson of Muncie will celebrate its 100th year in business being owned and operated by three generations. In order to celebrate this great accomplishment Munson of Muncie will host an open house at their location to thank any past customers and welcome any new customers. In celebration of the many years open, Munson of Muncie will serve pumpkin pie and Minnetrista apple cider, just like Grandpa Munson did when new car lines were introduced. The celebration…

Muncie Rotary Club. File photo.

Entertainment October 18, 2016

Masterworks Chorale Kicks off Season on October 23rd at Cornerstone

By: Christiana Mann— Muncie, IN—Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Masterworks Chorale, Inc. for a unique traveling choral experience on Sunday, October 23 from 4:00-6:00. This concert will be spread throughout Cornerstone’s historic facility with the selected musical pieces reflecting each room’s unique sonic characteristics. Attendees will move from room-to-room with performances taking place in the Colonnade Room, the Great Room, the auditorium, and the Legacy Room concluding with the finale inside the Grand Hall.  The Grand Hall performance will include 135 singers…

Public relations students Hannah Riffle and Katie Ronzio work with Deborah Davis, their program's coordinator. Riffle and Ronzio are organizing the Public Relations Student Society of America's 2016 National Conference Oct. 21-25 in Indianapolis. Photo provided.

Education October 18, 2016

BSU Public Relations Students Organize National PRSSA Conference

By: BSU News— Muncie, IN—After a year of planning, dozens of face-to-face meetings, hundreds of virtual meetings and several thousand emails, Ball State public relations students Hannah Riffle and Katie Ronzio are in the final stages of merging classroom learning with practical experience. The two students are heading up a partnership between Ball State and the University of Indianapolis to serve as host schools for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) 2016 National Conference, which is set for Oct. 21-25…

Senior Free-Admission Day: Shop & Cider, on October 19th.

Entertainment October 18, 2016

Discover the Rich Legacy of Apple Cider at Senior Free-Admission Day, October 19th

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Seniors, experience a behind-the-scenes look at apple cider pressing in The Orchard Shop during Senior Free-Admission Day: Shop & Cider, on October 19. “Come explore a Minnetrista fall favorite and meet the men behind the jug,” said Visitor Experience Manager, Allison Clark. “Tours will include history on apples, an up-close view of our working cider press, and conclude with Minnetrista cider samples. Each program will last approximately an hour and will start in the Apple Barn…

ustin Phillips of Indianapolis, founder and executive director of Overdose Lifeline, Inc. (ODL), will be the featured speaker at the annual Delaware County Prevention Council’s Red Ribbon Community Breakfast. Photo courtesy of www.overdose-lifeline.org/

Non-Profit October 16, 2016

Annual Delaware County Prevention Council’s Community Breakfast to Be Held October 25th

By: Dee McKinsey— Leading Indianapolis Advocate for Preventing Drug Overdose Deaths to Speak in Muncie  Muncie, IN— Justin Phillips of Indianapolis, founder and executive director of Overdose Lifeline, Inc. (ODL), will be the featured speaker at the annual Delaware County Prevention Council’s Red Ribbon Community Breakfast. Along with Phillips, members of the council’s PRIDE Team will perform. This year’s theme is: “Be the change you wish to see — Live Drug Free.” The breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.,…