Entertainment

By Intersection— MUNCIE, Ind. – As part of its packed summer of events, DWNTWN invites the community to bring their family and friends (even dogs) to DWNTWN Game Night at Canan Commons on Saturday, June 18 from 7–11 p.m., presented by Wealth Strategies, Inc. The evening will include free fun for all ages, plus an opportunity to experience and explore other options for family entertainment in Muncie this summer. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of lawn games, including: Rockstar…

By Arrick Garringer— All are invited to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18th at McCulloch Park MUNCIE, Ind. — The Juneteenth Muncie 2022 celebration will be held from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at McCulloch Park. (Rain date: Saturday July 9, 2022) “The Juneteenth holiday falls on Father’s Day this year, so we are celebrating a day early on June 18th to allow people to spend time with family on Sunday,” said Dorica Watson, event co-chair. Everyone is invited to…

By Kathy Huggler — MUNCIE, Ind.—America’s Hometown Band will perform on-stage at Canan Commons in Muncie. It will be this summer’s first performance of the Big Band from America’s Hometown Band. The music lineup is a primer of hugely popular swing-band tunes & the bandleaders who made them great. From the Glen Miller Band’s 1945 hit, Leap Frog, to the Dean Martin vocal chart-buster in 1954, Sway, to the fabulous Ray Charles song released in 1962, I Can’t Stop Loving You…

By Intersection— MUNCIE, INDIANA – Come out for the 2022 Brink of Summer ArtsWalk happening in DWNTWN The Original Muncie on Thursday, June 2 from 5–8 p.m. This special edition of First Thursday will offer a wide variety of events celebrating the arts and culture of Muncie. Attendees are invited to welcome the summer season as they enjoy all that DWNTWN has to offer. The Brink of Summer ArtsWalk will feature: Flower Hour – Explore DWNTWN and collect flowers from…

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, Ind.— This summer at Minnetrista is set to be an exciting one. The Museum & Gardens has announced the opening of two new exhibits on Saturday, May 28. Shape ‘Scape—Design. Build. Play.  Become architects and bring your designs to life! Shape ‘Scape encourages teamwork, imagination, and play, enforcing the idea of our impact on the built world around us. Visitors will become architects with the opportunity to create the Minnetrista of the future! This highly interactive exhibit allows…

By Planetarium Staff— www.bsu.edu/planetarium MUNCIE, Ind.—Showtimes subject to change due to nearby construction. Due to the construction, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit our location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information. All planetarium programs are free of charge. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows. The Moon for Kids! Fridays – June 3, 10 at…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, Ind. – Can you find a fairytale ending (we’re talking the happily ever after kind) to the Once Upon a Muncie Mystery? A crime – pretend crime, of course – has been committed in the Enchanted Forest and your help is needed! Join fellow fairytale fact finders for the third Muncie Mystery during First Thursday on May 5 in downtown Muncie. According to The Fairy Godmother, Snow White has succumbed to a mysterious sleeping spell! When…