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By Debra Gindhart Dragoo— MUNCIE, IN—The March first Thursday will feature artistic works by Tom Stader. Tom Stader is a contemporary arts elder whose work reflects both a deep connection to the local landscape and a lifetime of artistic devotion. His paintings capture the spirit of the land, whether through sweeping vistas, intimate natural details, or the changing moods of the seasons. His brushwork is expressive, his palette rich with the vibrant colors of our region and beyond. His compositions are infused with a sense of place that only comes with years of observation and reverence.  Beyond his art, he…

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD) is set to host its second home bout of Season 12 on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building. The high-energy doubleheader will feature two matchups as the Cornfed All-Stars take on Chicago-Style Roller Derby’s A Team, followed by the Cornfed Killer Kernels battling Chicago-Style’s B Team. Doors open at 4 p.m., with the first game kicking off at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for $12 in advance online or from any Cornfed skater, or $15 at the door (cash or card). Children 10 and under…

By Dawn Brand Fluhler— MUNCIE, IN – Orchestra Indiana has announced Yaniv Segal as its new Principal Conductor and Artistic Director. Segal, who has extensive experience as a conductor, violinist, actor, and composer, will begin Artistic Director duties immediately and will conduct most of the concerts next season. Ranging from performing and singing at the Metropolitan Opera and touring in a Broadway show as a child, to composing multiple major works and conducting orchestras across the United States and world, Segal brings his talent and reimagined vision for what orchestra and the arts can do for a community. “We were…

By R. Brian Wolfe— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club announces its 33rd Annual Muncie Model Train Show to be held Saturday, February 22 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Delaware County Fairgrounds at 1210 N. Wheeling Avenue.  Admission is only $5 for each adult—children 12 and under are admitted free.  Indiana’s largest, longest-running, single-day model train show will be held in both the Memorial and Heartland buildings.  Proceeds from the train show are used to maintain the new operating model train exhibit at the Muncie Children’s Museum. Watch and listen to this Facebook video narrated…

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14, at 10 a.m. By Haley Wade— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University adds Alice Cooper to its lineup at Emens Auditorium, presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment.Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com or by calling the Emens Box Office at 765.285.1539. Alice Cooper – Thurs., May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Experience the electrifying theatrics of Alice Cooper, the pioneer of shock-rock. Touring worldwide, he continues to captivate audiences with dark and horror-themed shows featuring guillotines, electric chairs, and boa constrictors. With his latest solo album, Road, Cooper’s…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN–Minnetrista Museum and Gardens is proud to present Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass, a groundbreaking exhibition that explores how contemporary Native American and Indigenous Pacific-Rim artists have transformed glass art. This fascinating exhibition will run from February 8, 2025, through May 18, 2025, in Gallery 3 of the Center Building. “Defining Indigenous art can be challenging. Oftentimes it is thought of as traditional, but art evolves,” says Sebastián Encina, Associate Director of Curation & Exhibition at Minnetrista. “Clearly Indigenous reminds us that Indigenous artists are still here producing brilliant works of art using contemporary…

By Haley Wade—  MUNCIE, IN — Emens Auditorium is pleased to announce that KODO ONE EARTH TOUR 2025: Warabe will be here on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. “Indeed, if there is such a thing as perfection in music, Kodo comes as near to it as any group in the world.” – The Boston Globe  Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. In Japanese, the word “Kodo” holds a double meaning. It can be translated as “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. However, the…

By Rachel Buckmaster, Associate Director, David Owsley Museum of Art— MUNCIE,IN— The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will celebrate “Anti-Valentine’s Day” the evening before the romantic holiday. The DOMA After Hours event is being held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, and will feature art-making activities, games, refreshments, and a live storytelling competition. The event is free of charge and open to everyone. Embrace your inner cynic and bring your friends! For more info, visit bsu.edu/doma. Free and open to the public, the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University…

By WaTasha Griffin and the Martin Luther King Dream Team— MUNCIE, IN—The Martin Luther King Dream Team hosted its Annual Black History Month Kickoff Event on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. The event, which brought the community together for a day of celebration and reflection, included a complimentary breakfast and musical performances by Mr. Isaac Denniston and the Northside Middle School Choir. A key highlight of the event was the Muncie NAACP Youth Council’s tribute to Outstanding Black Women of Muncie. Oratorical biographies were presented honoring local trailblazers such as Bea Moten…