Articles by Mike Rhodes

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 swing, latin, and ballroom followed by two to three hours of open dancing. The Monthly Dance Club is a great…

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 with touring and recording stints with jazz legends such as Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Charles Mingus, and Gary…

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 adults in the area for a night of fun, food, drinks, and aviation,” said Michael Smith, museum director. “We have…

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!      

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 be on view from Sept. 22 to Dec. 22. Both the presentation and exhibition are free and open to the…

By: Erin Moore— Ball State’s home football season kicks off this Saturday with a battle against Eastern Kentucky. For those of you still on the fence about whether to mark your calendars for this season’s home games, here are the top five reasons to cheer on the Cardinals! Parking is relatively easy and cheap. Yes, Tillotson, McGalliard, and Bethel can be intimidating on game day. But as far as major sporting events go, its fairly easy to find inexpensive (and even free!) parking within walking distance. Those who are interested in the tailgating scene can park on the west side of…