Entertainment

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. ET Friday, Sept. 15, for comedy duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Oct. 7 performance at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance will be available through the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will…

By Kimberly Stiers— MUNCIE, IN—The Old Washington Street Festival returns for its 46th year this Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. The Festival combines the long, storied history of the Emily Kimbrough Historic District with modern-day fun and is free and open to all.  The Festival features a wide array of free entertainment options. Music will include rock, country, blues, and jazz musicians, and there will be several hours of open mic. Other entertainment includes fan-favorite Olde Wrestling, an old-time radio show, the Festival’s second annual pin-up competition, a beard contest, and more. In addition, there are food vendors…

By Rick Zeigler—MUNCIE, IN –The critically acclaimed soul-jazz Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by Defur Voran and will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 9th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble will open the show.The Delvin Lamarr Organ Trio (DL03) started in May, 2015, and since then has issued three #1 Billboard-charting albums, as well as a 45. The Seattle-based trio’s music is…

By Camille McCreery— MUNCIE, IN – There are many reasons to celebrate where you are from. For the team at Woof Boom Radio, an anniversary celebration is more than enough reason to go big. Muncie has been the headquarters for Woof Boom Radio for 10 years as of this past June. As part of our anniversary celebration, Woof Boom Radio has decided to host a FREE  concert at the one and only Canan Commons located at 500 S. Walnut St. in downtown Muncie. While the start of our 10 year anniversary planning began with thoughts of a small company dinner,…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN —The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center will have its first Local Author Fair Friday, Sept. 8, at the center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd. The event, from 2 to 6 p.m., is free and open to the public. More than 20 local authors are scheduled to participate. Ink Drinker’s Anonymous, an independent bookstore located in downtown Muncie, will have a booth as well. “The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center has a rich history of promoting literature and fostering a community of avid readers,” said Diane Watters, Associate Director of the center. “Hosting a book…

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), is recruiting skaters and officials for their 11th season. On Thursday, September 7, from 9-11 p.m., and Monday, September 11, from 7-9 p.m. Cornfed Roller Derby is hosting New Skater Clinics at Gibson Arena. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome. For just $5 per person, participants, who must be at least 18 years old, will be taught skating skills, falls, stops, and some basic roller derby gameplay. Required gear includes quad skates, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard. Some gear will be…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—We need a “hand” solving this year’s Muncie Mystery! Grab your mystery-loving friends and family members and head downtown during September’s First Thursday to question suspects, look for clues and – hopefully – solve the case! Muncie Mystery is hosted by Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Ivy Tech Community College, and Muncie Civic Theatre. “I love the collaboration Muncie Mystery provides!” said Cheryl Crowder of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. “[There are] so many great organizations working together to produce something fun for the community! Here’s what we know so far,…

By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—The solar eclipse is coming April 8, 2024. Laurie Lunsford, a local artist and writer was inspired when she attended a planning meeting for this occurrence, which is special to Muncie and those cities along the “path of totality” from Texas, crossing through Indiana and up to Maine.  A large number of people from outside of Muncie are expected to come here to view the total eclipse. During the meeting, she thought about the possibility of a children’s book and was inspired to write “The Solar Eclipse is Coming.”  It is a picture book that prepares…

By Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St. will exhibit work from staff member and artist Michelle Metsker-Cass of Made By Meeshy Art. The exhibit opening, entitled Fluid Beauty, will be in Cornerstone’s Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery, Sept.7, from 5-8 p.m. Metsker-Cass’s work features fluid art techniques, a painting style involving acrylic paint poured to create abstract designs, along with inspirational painted illustrations depicting themes such as suicide prevention, depression and overcoming obstacles. Michelle Metsker-Cass is known for her fluid art design, where she combines vibrant colors, intricate patterns and innovative techniques to create abstract…