Entertainment

‘Music for All’ Summer Symposium Returns to Muncie, But Under a New Name

The Bands of America Summer Camp, formerly known as the Music for All Summer Symposium, will return to Ball State University with hundreds of students and directors, plus free concert tickets for Muncie residents By Rachel Puckett— MUNCIE, IN —Music for All returns to Ball State University June 21-28 under the new name, the Bands of America Summer Camp, presented by Yamaha. Formerly known as the Music for All Summer Symposium, rebranding has brought the camp back to its roots….

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Muncie Civic’s 1776: Political Gridlock, Personal Vendettas, and the Messy Birth of Democracy

By Brittany Covert— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Civic will present 1776 from June 13–29. This gripping retelling of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence reveals how contentious—and fragile—the founding of the United States truly was. As John Adams and his allies struggle to build consensus around one of the nation’s most important documents, the story reminds us that democracy has never been neat or easy. “This is a revolution,” Adams states. “We’re going to have to offend somebody!” While political consensus…


Harlem Gospel Travelers to Headline Free Concert at Canan Commons in Muncie

By  Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— Acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated gospel/soul group Harlem Gospel Travelers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2025 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 13th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Doc and the Little Chicago Band will open the show. The Harlem Gospel Travelers (HGT) story began when Ifedayo Gatling and George Marage met…


MadJax Maker Force and The Guardian Brewing Company Launch Summer Courtyard Concert Series

By Carly Acree-King— MUNCIE, IN—MadJax Maker Force is partnering with The Guardian Brewing Company to bring live music to the heart of downtown Muncie with the MadJax Summer Courtyard Concert Series. This free, family-friendly series – spearheaded and organized by The Guardian – will take place on select Saturday evenings throughout the summer in the MadJax Courtyard, featuring a rotating lineup of talented local bands. Each concert begins at 8:00 PM and you are invited to enjoy live music in…


Juneteenth Muncie to Host 6th Annual Celebration on June 14

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN — The Juneteenth Muncie Committee will host the 6th Annual Juneteenth Muncie Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m. at McCulloch Park. This free, family-friendly event invites the public to gather in recognition of Juneteenth, a historic day marking the end of slavery in the United States. The annual celebration continues to grow as a space for reflection, education, and joy. Attendees can expect an afternoon and evening filled with live…


Local Democratic Party to Bring Country Music Artist Trey Taylor to Muncie

By Andrew Dale— MUNCIE, IN— The Delaware County Democratic Party will host a concert showcasing emerging Nashville country music artist Trey Taylor at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, in the historic Legacy Room at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Promoted as “An Intimate Evening with Trey Taylor,” concertgoers will be entertained by a musician who was discovered by Dolly Parton’s longtime producer, Kent Wells, and who has collaborated with country music legend Ronnie Milsap and…


Ball State Will Have Its First ‘We Fly Fest’ Event on Saturday, June 7

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University is gearing up for its first We Fly Fest, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. This free, on-campus event is open to the public and will include campus tours, entertainment, live music, informational booths, games, and other family-friendly activities. The event will begin at Ball State’s Brown Family Amphitheater, where guests can enjoy games and activities, food trucks, information tables, and a live DJ. Fest attendees may explore campus through several self-guided…


Steep Canyon Rangers to Headline Free Concert in Muncie at Canan Commons

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning bluegrass group Steep Canyon Rangers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2025 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, May 31st at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Mike Martin & the Beautiful Mess will open the show. Heralds of the Carolina sound for more than two decades, the Steep Canyon Rangers find…


Indiana Pacers and Fever Basketball Camp Coming to YMCA of Muncie This Summer

By Kristen McConnell, VP of Mission Advancement— MUNCIE, IN — Young athletes across East Central Indiana will have the opportunity to train like the pros thissummer as the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever Basketball Camp comes to the YMCA of Muncie from June 2-6, 2025. Open to boys and girls ages 7–15, this exciting four-day camp will offer elite instruction from experienced coaches affiliated with The National Basketball Academy (TNBA)—official youth development partner of the Pacers and Fever. Whether your…


A Special Edition of First Thursday, the ‘Brink of Summer ArtsWalk’ Will Celebrate Arts and Culture in Muncie

By Vicki Veach, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) invites you to seek the unique during Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, June 5, featuring Steamroller Printmaking, Flower Hour and DWNTWN IDOL, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County. Tribune Showprint Inc., the nation’s oldest continuously operating letterpress shop, will be hosting Muncie’s first Steamroller Print Event in conjunction with Muncie Downtown Development. Artists from around the region are carving images into wood, however, you…