Entertainment

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN–Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to step into the captivating story of one of Muncie’s most influential families with its original exhibition, Deep Roots: Exploring the Ball Family Tree. This exhibition traces the remarkable history of the Ball family—from their origins in Buffalo, New York, to their transformative impact on East Central Indiana, and their enduring influence on the region today. Deep Roots explores the Ball family’s evolution through a rich collection of family photographs and a family tree that illuminate their entrepreneurial journey—from their early entrepreneurial endeavors to the founding of the Ball Brothers Glass…

By Haley Wade— MUNCIE, IN – Local residents will have the opportunity to see Dear Evan Hansen perform on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. “A brilliant musical. The message of hope and humanity is central in this incredible show, and it touches (families, parents, kids,) everybody.” – CBS News Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen are currently on sale at the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, Dear Evan Hansen is the first musical to take a…

By Katharine Burris— MUNCIE, IN—To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Masterworks Chorale will present its annual holiday concert, “Sing We Noel,” on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 W Riverside Avenue, Muncie. “Sing We Noel” will feature an array of festive music, programmed to stir up holiday cheer. Performances of familiar favorites like “White Christmas,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and “Here We Come A-Wassailing” are sure to please. This concert will also feature a musical arrangement of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” originally recorded by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians….

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Kick off the holiday season with a beautiful experience at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.  Join us for our Enchanted Luminaria Walk on December 6 and 7, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This magical, free community event offers something for everyone, promising warmth, wonder, and festive cheer for the whole family. Event Highlights: Three Miles of Enchanting Lights: Stroll through beautifully illuminated pathways that wind through our historic 40-acre campus. Live Music: Enjoy performances by America’s Hometown Band Jazz Ensemble, The Wesley Family, Blackford County Schools Blue Felt Jazz Band, Maevyn Stone, the Hot Jazz Holiday…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—Holiday Arts & Culture Night is Saturday, December 7, on the Ball State University campus. Presented by Ball State’s Integrated Cultural Committee, the free festive event shines the holiday spotlight on many arts and culture spots along the campus Cultural Corridor. New this year is the Holiday Hub, located on the first floor of the Fine Arts building (please use Riverside Avenue entrance). Here visitors will find booths with information about the Integrated Cultural Committee, The Rinker Center, University Libraries, the Multicultural Center, and more! The first 200 people who visit the Holiday Hub will receive…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN—Meridian Health Services invites the community to Holidays at Gresham, a free drive-thru light exhibit with over one million lights on display brought to you by Meridian Health Services and presenting sponsor American Electric Power Foundation. Attendees will enjoy driving through the many lighted exhibits including Candyland, seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus, hearing the sounds of Christmas music, and feeling the holiday season in the air. Holidays at Gresham will be open every weekend in December from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Suzanne Gresham Center located at 3620 W. White River Blvd., Muncie, IN 47304….

Editor’s note: All tickets have been claimed for this event, according to Ball State.  By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. The conversation is part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, which was established by the university in 2008. The former Late Show host will interview Ms. Clark, who made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever in May. After finishing her college…