Entertainment

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—Follow the Yellow Brick Road – or Walnut Street – to Muncie Civic Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz June 17-20 at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. The family fun – which will include food trucks, a hot air balloon and a book giveaway – will begin each evening at 7.pm This is a “Wizard of Oz” production like none other, according to director Bridget Duggleby. “I like the challenge of taking a well-known story and finding ways to surprise the audience,” she said before letting us in on just a few of her plans….

By John Carlson— Muncie, IN—For hundreds and hundreds of Muncie folks, making their way to Canan Commons Saturday evening was like time-traveling back to a magical era when all you needed was love and you got by with a little help from your friends. These fans weren’t hearing the Beatles exactly, but they were hearing the next best thing via the Fab Four tribute band Classical Mystery Tour, accompanied by our very own Muncie Symphony Orchestra. How was the concert? Extraordinary, and it would have drawn a sellout crowd had tickets been for sale, but they weren’t. It was FREE….

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — The community is invited to enjoy a blast from the past as Muncie Symphony Orchestra performs popular hits from The Beatles in a free outdoor concert on Saturday, June 12. The show will include over two dozen Beatles classics, including “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet, “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, “I Am the Walrus” with a rock/classical blend and more. The concert will be done in tandem with Classical Mystery Tour, a renowned Beatles cover band that performs with symphony orchestras for an unforgettable experience. Scott Watkins, executive director…

Editor’s Note: Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary’s Grateful Fest has been postponed until its August 14 rain date, due to the threat of inclement weather. It was to be held on Saturday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Issues including problems erecting tents on muddy grounds, plus the effect muddy conditions would have on the planned car show, children’s carnival and vendor services forced the postponement.   By John Carlson— Muncie, IN– Lots of folks have probably wanted to paint a picture of their dog. But have you ever wondered what kind of picture your dog would paint of you? The answer to…

By Planetarium Staff—  Planetarium programs are great for families and groups of all kinds, and are most suitable for ages 8+.  Registration required for all shows below.  Register at http://brownplanetarium.eventbrite.com  ASTRONAUT Thursdays: June 3, 10 at 6:30pm Fridays: June 4, 11 at 6:30pm The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that…

By George Foley— Muncie, IN—The Black Music Month Celebration presented by Forward Visions, Inc. and in partnership with the Muncie Parks and Recreation Department is back. After having to cancel our celebration last summer due to COVID-19, we are excited to bring this event back to the people of Muncie and Delaware County on June 26th at McCulloch Park. The event will be free to the public and we will have live performances from three different groups. The Black Music Month Celebration began in 2008 and has been under the direction of Forward Visions, Inc. since 2012 with the help…

 By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — The annual Brink of Summer ArtsWalk—which was canceled last year due to the pandemic—returns June 3 from 5–8 p.m. The free community event throughout DWNTWN celebrates the arts culture in Muncie, featuring local artisans performing their craft, YART (a yard sale for art) and art exhibits and galleries.  Canan Commons will feature live music and performances from Masterworks Chorale, Muncie Ballet Studio, America’s Hometown Band Jazz Ensemble and Jacob Smith Ensemble.  New this year, attendees are encouraged to participate in a Community Maypole Dance, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County…

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — This summer, visitors to DWNTWN Muncie will find something new and exciting to do every weekend. Now through August, DWNTWN WKNDS will offer new events each week, including live music, movies and more. “After a year of postponed events, we’re excited to once again welcome back a diverse range of programs, brought to you by either Downtown Development, downtown area businesses or other organizations—every single weekend,” said Vicki Veach, executive director of Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. DWNTWN WKNDS include events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday each week. The events range from family-friendly activities…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—If you are a classic car aficionado, the place to be this weekend is going to be downtown Muncie. Or dwntwn Muncie, to be more accurate. Once popular decades ago, cruising South Madison Street pretty much went by the wayside. But in 2018, Troy Watters kicked off his Cruising South Madison Street event and the 3rd Saturday of the month suddenly became an instant “must-go-to” calendar entry. Watters is the man behind that popular event. “I used to cruise Madison Street all the time when I was younger,” Watters said. “I’ve been to Somerset Kentucky ( population 11,196 according…