Entertainment

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, Muncie Journal.com— SELMA, IN— Ironman 70.3 Muncie took place over the weekend at Prairie Creek reservoir. The race, once named the Muncie Endurathon, is one of the Midwest’s most popular triathlons, and the oldest 70.3 distance race in the continental US. In 2022, the Muncie race was voted the number one participant experience in all of the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada. According to Ken High, Race Director of Ironman 70.3, the event included 1100 registered athletes from 13 countries and 43 states in the USA. The event included a 1.2 mile swim, a 56…

By Rachel Puckett, Music for All— MUNCIE, IN—Music for All proudly presented its prestigious President’s Award to Karen Adkins, Senior Executive Director of Auxiliary Services for University Food, Beverage, Conference Services and Special Events at Ball State University and Ball State University alumna, during the opening of the 2025 Bands of America Summer Camp concert. The award recognizes Adkins’ extraordinary contributions to Music for All and the Bands of America Summer Camp over the past 14 years. Adkins has played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the BOA Summer Camp since its relocation to Ball State in 2011….

Celebrate July 4, 2025 with America’s Hometown Band, 7-9 p.m. at Minnetrista Gardens in Muncie  By Katherine Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—America’s Hometown Band of Muncie invites you to a FREE evening of rousing patriotic music favorites, 7-9 p.m. on the night of July 4th, 2025. Come on over to the grounds of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, at 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy in Muncie, to celebrate this 2025 July 4th —  starting with the AHB Jazz Combo at 7p.m., and the AHB Concert Band from 8 p.m. to fireworks time. Special Guest Conductor at this July 4th concert will be Doug Fletcher—a…

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. Bands of America’s first ever event in 1976 was a summer camp, then in 2006 the company merged with Music…

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 may still be elusive, audiences love the Tony award-winning musical. 1776 directed by Ball State Theatre faculty member Michael O’Hara with musical…

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 in high school. The group put out their debut LP, He’s On Time, to rave reviews in 2019, earning them high…

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 a casual, open-air setting. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair, grab a drink, and connect with friends, neighbors, and…

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 performances, youth and family activities, local vendors, food, and community engagement opportunities. The event is designed to bring people together…

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 others. The concert benefits the Delaware County Democratic Party and is a limited-seating event. VIP attendees will have the opportunity…