Entertainment

By Kathy Huggler— East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra (ECICO) is collaborating with Cole Academy of Dance, Gymnastics, & Cheerleading to deliver a lively and varied music program – which takes place on stage in the Muncie Central High School Auditorium, on Saturday, March 16 at 7 pm. The public is invited to help celebrate the ‘2024 Return-of-the-Sun’ by attending this free concert given by the ECICO and its Guest Artists: Alto Saxophone Soloist George Wolfe:  BSU Professor Emeritus of Music Performance, Yamaha clinician, and recording artist — performing the 1870’s spiritual  ‘Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child’, newly arranged…

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – In the second home bout of Season 11, Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD) will be taking on Circle City Roller Derby from Indianapolis in the Crop Circle Showdown on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Community Building. In the first of two games, Corned All-Stars will battle the Circle City Socialites, followed by the Cornfed Killer Kernels facing the Circle City Party Crashers. Doors for this doubleheader open at 4 p.m., with a 5 p.m. start time for the first game. Tickets at the door are $15 per person (cash or card)…

By Debra Gindhart Dragoo— MUNCIE, IN—The March jewelry collection at the Green Glam Studio at Cornerstone Center of the Arts will focus on Celtic and Saint Patrick. The Green Collection features symbols associated with shamrocks and Celtic motifs. Earrings and pendants inspired by Celtic and Saint Patrick incorporate these symbols into their designs, offering wearers a way to celebrate their Irish heritage or their admiration for the saint. Pieces can range from simple to intricate, and they are repurposed and one of a kind for those seeking meaningful jewelry. Earrings are priced at $15 and Pendants are $20-$25.    …

By Mary Grace Walke— MUNCIE, IN—DRUM TAO 30th Anniversary THE TAO 夢幻響 is coming to Emens Auditorium on March 19, 2024. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. DRUM TAO‘s stage is created through phenomenal performances and expressions consisting of incomparable “Wadaiko-drums” and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps. It is the “Japanese Entertainment” for a new generation that completely surpasses expectations. In February 2016, their Off-Broadway shows in New York were completely sold out! It was featured in the weekly American magazine, Newsweek stating “The highly acclaimed debut of DRUM TAO in Broadway will represent not only Japanese…

By R. Brian Wolfe— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club announces its 32nd Annual Muncie Model Train Show.  The show will be held Saturday, February 24 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 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. Listen to organizer, Brian Wolfe below. https://www.facebook.com/reel/360309050221995…

By Cheryl Crowder— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie’s 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 16th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Lineup will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Muncie City Hall parking lot. Parade sign-in and entry will be from the Walnut Street entrance. The parade will proceed south on Walnut Street to Charles Street and return via Mulberry Street. Parade attendees are asked to line up on Walnut Street. between Wysor and Charles and on Charles from Walnut to Mulberry. No candy will be thrown until parade entries reach Wysor St. Entry Fees are as follows: Political Entries-$75 Business…

By Katharine Burris, Masterworks Chorale— MUNCIE, IN—While love is in the air, Masterworks Chorale will present its annual Valentine’s Concert, “From Broadway With Love,” on Saturday, February 17th at 7:30 pm at the Ball State Alumni Center. Ahead of the concert,beginning at 6:30, there will be a cocktail hour with live jazz, perfect for a night out. Masterworks Chorale will be joined by singers from Delta High School, as well as a jazz combo under the leadership of Jim Rhinehart. “From Broadway With Love” will feature love songs from the rich Broadway repertoire. Classics such as “It’s a Grand Night…

By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—All regular planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. Plan to arrive early as seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. One free pair of solar eclipse glasses will be provided to each planetarium show guest for a suggested cash donation of $1, while supplies last. If you are interested in acquiring a large number of eclipse glasses for your organization fill out the Eclipse Glasses Request Form available on our website www.bsu.edu/solareclipse2024 to be considered. Glasses are partially funded through support from the Institute…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Central’s basketball history will be on display during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis Feb. 16-18. The school’s historic eight state basketball championships will be featured as one of 24 6-foot basketball sculptures that will be placed at various locations downtown Indianapolis. The Bearcat basketball sculpture will be at West and Washington streets next to Indiana government buildings. The art project is called “Hoosier Hysteria.” The Muncie Central sculpture is called “Muncie Central’s Unmatched Record of Success.” The artist for the Bearcat sculpture is Mitchell Schuring, a graphic designer and mural artist from Lafayette….