Entertainment

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—The much-anticipated Ball Stores exhibition opened on April 27, 2024, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through the cherished history of one of Muncie’s most beloved institutions. Located in the Center Building’s Heritage Gallery, this immersive experience promises to reignite fond memories and celebrate the enduring legacy of Ball Stores, which captured the hearts of residents for over five decades. Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerizing display of vintage photographs and objects, showcasing the…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Join Minnetrista Museum & Gardens for a day filled with nature, excitement, and adventure at the annual Muncie Arbor Day Celebration on April 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year holds special significance as we commemorate Muncie’s 26th year as a recognized Tree City USA community. To mark this occasion, join us for a day of fun-filled activities, educational demonstrations, and environmental advocacy. At 10 a.m., Mayor Dan Ridenour will read the official Arbor…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—It’s a word you will hear often when talking with people involved in the upcoming Muncie Civic Theatre production of the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Take the show’s director, Michael O’Hara, for example. “The show is about community,” he said. “A community that, in this case, is cast out of their town by hate and fear, but they – the community – face this adversity with humanity and courage. That message of community, the deep connections that…

By Joe Opager, MajorLeagueFishing.com— BIRDSEYE, IN – Boater Gregory Norris of Muncie, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Patoka. The tournament was the first event of the season for the BFL Hoosier Division. Norris earned $6,582, including the lucrative $2,500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory. A lab manager for a wastewater treatment plant, Norris wasn’t sure he’d even…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Despite the fact that many of us worried clouds would ruin our views of the solar eclipse, mother nature provided Muncie with weather that could not have been more perfect. Minnetrista Museum and Gardens had a three-day celebration and nearly 1500 visitors gathered on their campus with friends, family, and pets to experience the total solar eclipse. Here are some media samples of what a perfect day it was. Steve Lindell did a live broadcast…

By Jill Vandegriff— MUNCIE, IN—Local Muncie artisan Carrie Wright of Carrie Wright Silk Gifts & Gallery, will be one of a number of artists who has handcrafted eclipse-themed works at the 12th annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace, which will happen the weekend before the rare solar eclipse. Wright has created Supernova, by using layers of hot soy wax and highly concentrated dyes which were brushed onto pure silk to create the myriad of colors and depth effects seen in this piece….

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Join Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD) on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for their first Pride Night, as they take on Vette City Roller Derby from Bowling Green, KY. This third home bout of Season 11 will take place at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building, where the Cornfed All-Stars will face the Vette City Vixens in the first game of this doubleheader. In the second game, the Cornfed Killer Kernels will battle the Vette City…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, in partnership with Muncie Children’s Museum (MCM), invites the community to embark on a three-day journey of celestial wonder with Magic at Minnetrista. This special event, culminating in the rare total solar eclipse visible from Muncie, Indiana, on Monday, April 8, promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. In an exciting development, both Minnetrista and Muncie Children’s Museum have been awarded grants from the esteemed Simons Foundation. This prestigious recognition is part…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE – Timmy Brown’s story is one of resilience and achievement. That powerful story is told in the book “Running Against the Grain: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown.” On Tuesday, April 2, co-authors Roy Weaver and Shawn Sriver, will share the remarkable life of Timmy Brown, an alum of Ball State University, during a free event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center. Weaver is…