Entertainment

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – This summer, Muncie is turning front porches into front-row seats. On Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 6 p.m., the Historic Old West End (OWE) will host the city’s first-ever Porch Parties, a free neighborhood music festival that transforms historic homes into one-of-a-kind concert venues and quiet streets into lively gathering places. Created to celebrate local music, our great neighborhoods, and community vibes, Porch Parties invites residents and visitors alike to stroll the streets, enjoy live performances from talented Muncie musicians – several of whom call the OWE home – and experience one of the city’s historic…

By Amanda Holmquist— MUNCIE, IN—Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 1, from noon to 10 p.m., as the 5th Annual Fire Up DWNTWN, presented by Ivy Tech Muncie and produced by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, returns to downtown Muncie. The event is a free, full-day celebration for all ages featuring live music and entertainment on three stages, local food vendors, contests, games, and DWNTWN IDOL performances. The popular special shape hot air balloons return to fill the downtown skyline. Visitors can also enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides, get up close to balloon baskets, and experience the Balloon Glow Show…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE,  IN—The City of Muncie will celebrate America’s Independence Day with a number of spectacular fireworks performances. The official City of Muncie show will be aired by 104.1 HD1 WLBC and 104.9 WERK FM, with accompanying music, and will take place on the grounds of Muncie Central High School by the levee.  The show will kick off at 10 p.m. on  July 4th. There will be a mix of patriotic favorites with today’s family friendly music during the fireworks. There’s a special angle to the July 4th show at Muncie Central—a winner will be announced…

By Robin Insley—  CHANTILLY, VA —A rare original Bob Ross painting, Mountain Summit from Season 13, Episode 10 of The Joy of Painting, will be auctioned on June 30th with 100% of net proceeds to directly benefit WIPB-TV(Ball State PBS) in Muncie, Indiana.  The auction carries special significance as Bob Ross filmed 30 of 31 seasons at WIPB, making it the birthplace and long-time home of one of the most beloved television series in public television history. “Bob came to Muncie because WIPB welcomed him like family, and he gave them the key to sharing his special way of painting,…

By J.R. Jamison— MUNCIE, IN—Long before the curtain rises on Disney’s Frozen this June, twenty-eight of the performers stepping onto the Mainstage at Muncie Civic Theatre first learned how to stand confidently in a rehearsal through the theater’s Youth Program. Frozen is more than a beloved musical adaptation filled with iconic songs and magical storytelling. It also serves as a powerful example of how Muncie Civic Theatre’s youth programming continues to develop young performers into Mainstage actors and creatives. The production arrives as the theater also launches season ticket sales for its upcoming 96th season. For Laura Williamson, who serves…

By Brea Cunningham— Muncie, IN—This year, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is giving the community even more time to gather during its annual Fourth of July Celebration, now beginning at 4 p.m. on July 4. Families and friends are invited to spend the evening on Minnetrista’s East Lawn and Greensward with entertainment, community spirit, and fireworks. The expanded celebration hours give guests additional time to relax, explore the exhibitions, visit The Orchard Shop, and experience live music and activities throughout the evening before the fireworks display lights up the sky. Musical performances throughout the evening will include America’s Hometown Band, with…

By MultiGP International Open Press— MUNCIE, IN—The MultiGP International Open, one of the world’s largest and most anticipated drone racing events, returns to Muncie, Indiana, June 10 – 14, 2026, bringing together elite pilots, industry leaders, technology innovators, and drone enthusiasts from around the globe. The event will take place at the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Headquarters, a premier destination for model aviation and drone sports, advancing the sport of drone racing while fostering innovation in drone technology. Every June, the world’s fastest drone pilots descend on Muncie for the MultiGP International Open—the largest and most prestigious FPV drone…

By J.P. Hall— MUNCIE, IN—The Halteman Village Neighborhood Association invites neighbors, families, and friends from across Muncie to join us for the 4th Annual Neighborhood Park Party at Halteman Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event has become a summer tradition in Halteman Village, bringing residents together for an afternoon of food, music, games, and family-friendly activities in one of Muncie’s neighborhood parks. This year’s Park Party will feature music, bounce houses, a dunk tank, games, food trucks, vendor and crafter booths, touch-a-truck activities, and opportunities to enjoy the park’s splash pad,…

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has found a home in downtown Muncie to display various memorabilia that helps define the long history of sports at 18 current and former high schools in the county. Several display cases packed with sports relics from the past 80 years have been installed in the indoor walkway between the Horizon Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott. A touch-screen kiosk, provided by a grant from Destination Muncie, is available for additional information. There is no charge to visit the area, which is open during normal HCC hours of…