Entertainment

By Erin Lovall— MUNCIE, IN—The Old Washington Street Festival returns for its 45th year this Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, 2022. 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, including rock, country, blues, and jazz musicians, an old-time radio show, the Festival’s inaugural pin-up competition, a beard contest, a freak show, and more. In addition, there are food vendors featuring a variety of wares—fish & chips, barbeque, gyros, elephant ears, chicken on a…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN– Critically acclaimed musician Pokey LaFarge and his band will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2022 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County and concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 10th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble will open the show. Pokey LaFarge’s appearances at the 2016 and 2017 Muncie Three Trails Music Series attracted some of the biggest crowds in our history,…

By Mo Orbin, Neighborhood Coordinator— MUNCIE, IN—The “$2 Tour of the Village” returns on Saturday August 27th, from 4p – 8p on a closed University Avenue between Calvert and Dill Streets. This event is hosted by the Riverside/Normal City Neighborhood Association (RNC), and the Muncie Action Plan and is made possible by the support of Ball State University, Tribune Showprint and Muncie Map Co. “The Village is an important part of our neighborhood and we had such a great time with the festivals in 2019 and 2021,” said Heather Williams, President of RNC. “This year we’ve worked harder to connect…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Latin Grammy winners and 2021 Grammy nominees Flor De Toloache, an all-female Mariachi ensemble, will be returning to Muncie and performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2022 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by Ball State University and will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 27th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis-based Pavel & Direct Contact will open the show. Flor De Toloache, which translates as “deadly flower” and also refers to a main ingredient in traditional…

By Matt Spieker— MUNCIE, IN—For over 50 years, the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana has served this area with string and orchestral instruction for students who are in high school and younger. Ensembles are taught by area string educators who have many years of experience and a passion for youth who want to learn a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass) in an orchestral setting. Ball State University music education students are also involved in teaching and coaching students. There are four ensemble levels that range from absolute beginners (those with no music background) to advanced players…

By Planetarium staff— All regular planetarium programs are free of charge. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”. September The Universe Overhead Fridays: Sept. 2, 9, 16 at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays: Sept. 3, 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m. Scientists expected a lot from the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest optical telescope launched into space—especially after teams worked for decades to design and construct it. Fortunately, they were not let down by the first images released earlier this summer. Scientists and the public are still in awe over the images coming…

By Michele Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – Muncie Civic Theatre will open its 2022-23 season with a “tale as old as time.” “Guests” of all ages are invited to “Beauty and the Beast” on the main stage Aug. 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 and Sept. 1-4. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will begin  at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. “Beauty and the Beast,” based on a beloved animated feature, tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince thanks to the spell of an enchantress. If…

By Intersection— MARION & MUNCIE, IN —Cardinal Greenways will close out its 2022 Summer Series with the Cardinal Walk on Sept. 10. Featuring 5K and 10K routes in Muncie and Marion, Cardinal Walk is a non-competitive event for people of all ages and abilities with a focus on family fun. “This is a time for truly anyone and everyone to enjoy the outdoors while supporting their local greenway,” said Angie Pool, CEO of Cardinal Greenways.Cardinal Walk will feature concurrent events in Muncie and Marion. Walkers in Muncie can choose between 5K and 10Kroutes, both of which will make a scenic loop…