Entertainment

By: John S. Marsh— Muncie, IN—Recently, I took some time to read through the letters my grandmother, Frances Dyke, wrote to her beau (my grandfather, Charles Marsh) while he was away in WWI. She was 21-years-old and teaching high school in the small town of Horton, Michigan. The letters span from October 1918 to early January 1919, and one thing which she writes about is the “Flu.” This was during the Spanish Influenza pandemic which killed 20 million people worldwide,…

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Dr. Gregorio Luke, curator of “Mexican Modernity: 20th-Century Paintings from the Zapanta Collection” at the David Owsley Museum of Art, will give a free, public talk at 6 p.m. March 12 at DOMA. A 5 p.m. reception precedes the talk, and the exhibition will remain open until 8 p.m. for those who wish to enjoy an informed viewing following the lecture. Dr. Luke is the former director of the Museum of Latin…

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, IN—The 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday March 14th beginning at 6:00p.m.  Line-up will begin at 4:30 pm at Muncie Central Field house parking lot. The parade will proceed south on Walnut Street to Charles St. and return via Mulberry St. Political entries: $75 Business and Personal entry: $50 Non-profit organizations: $25 There will be a $25 discount for any entry that provides live music. Parade entry forms can be downloaded from…

By: Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN— The community is invited to help save animals with style on March 6 during the Runway for Rescues fashion show event. The event, led by Kishel Photography, features local kids and teens modeling clothes from Buckle, as well as a few of the animals available for adoption at Animal Rescue Fund (ARF). “I wanted to create an event that would involve high school seniors while also benefiting a local charity,” Amanda Kishel, owner of Kishel…

By: Tara Kenney— Muncie, IN—Pruis Hall will play host to the Dervish stage show on February 26, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Emens box office, by phone at 765-285-1539, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up…

By: Tara Kenney— Muncie, IN—Emens Auditorium will play host to the Blue Man Group stage show on February 24, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Over 35 million people on our blue planet have experienced the surprising and exciting show that is Blue Man Group. And now, the Blue Men return with a new show — Blue Man Group- North American Tour. The world-renowned bald and blue trio embarks on a new journey of discovery, the result of over 27 years spent…

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Travel back in time and experience the magic of Classical Kids LIVE! Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at 4 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage is an entertaining theatrical symphony concert about Mozart’s extraordinary life as a traveling child prodigy. The story opens with an old trunk that serves as a magic chest for an incredible journey back in time. The memorable music, performed by the Muncie…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN— “Even if you’re little, you can do a lot,” says super smart 5-year-old Matilda. Proof of that can be found in the musical “Matilda” at Muncie Civic Theatre. “Matilda” will take over the Mainstage Feb. 14-16, 21-23, and 27-29. Shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10 and more, and $15 for students…

By: Sarah Jenkins—  Muncie, IN — Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will perform one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies with a 20th century twist at 7:30 p.m. February 7-8 and 11-15, and February 9 at 2:30 p.m. in University Theatre.  “Twelfth Night” tells the story of a disguised heroine, her twin brother, and passionate love interests. Ball State’s production will be set in the 1920s to show the freedoms women were fighting for, while celebrating love discovered outside…