Entertainment

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues this Spring with a presentation by multidisciplinary artist Justin Favela at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Sursa Performance Hall. The event, made possible by the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the Arts Alive! program, is free and open to the public. A catered reception will follow. Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) south of Sursa Hall, and…

By Dawn Brand Fluhler— MUNCIE, IN — The second annual Magic City Brewfest, presented by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), will once again bring together a range of craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, non-alcoholic beverages, music, artisans, and makers. The event takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Madjax Maker Force, 515 E Main, Muncie, IN, from 2-5 p.m. “This is an exciting event for the Community. Muncie has really been on the forefront of craft beer since long before it…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—The highly anticipated Garden Fair is back at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular celebration of nature, community, and creativity—and we’re thrilled to announce that our vendor applications are now open! Local artisans, horticultural experts, and makers are invited to showcase their products and talents in the Garden Fair…

By Ball State Sports— MUNCIE, IN—The Mid-American Conference has announced its 2025 football schedule, completing a 12-game slate for Ball State that begins with power conference matchups at Purdue and Auburn, followed by a home opener against non-league foe New Hampshire, at Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13. Key dates highlighting the schedule begin with that home opener against the Wildcats, showcasing Ball State’s Family Weekend in the Cardinals’ first meeting against the Wildcats since 2009. The Cardinals open MAC…

By Debra Gindhart Dragoo— MUNCIE, IN—The March first Thursday will feature artistic works by Tom Stader. Tom Stader is a contemporary arts elder whose work reflects both a deep connection to the local landscape and a lifetime of artistic devotion. His paintings capture the spirit of the land, whether through sweeping vistas, intimate natural details, or the changing moods of the seasons. His brushwork is expressive, his palette rich with the vibrant colors of our region and beyond. His compositions…

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD) is set to host its second home bout of Season 12 on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building. The high-energy doubleheader will feature two matchups as the Cornfed All-Stars take on Chicago-Style Roller Derby’s A Team, followed by the Cornfed Killer Kernels battling Chicago-Style’s B Team. Doors open at 4 p.m., with the first game kicking off at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for $12…

By Dawn Brand Fluhler— MUNCIE, IN – Orchestra Indiana has announced Yaniv Segal as its new Principal Conductor and Artistic Director. Segal, who has extensive experience as a conductor, violinist, actor, and composer, will begin Artistic Director duties immediately and will conduct most of the concerts next season. Ranging from performing and singing at the Metropolitan Opera and touring in a Broadway show as a child, to composing multiple major works and conducting orchestras across the United States and world,…

By R. Brian Wolfe— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club announces its 33rd Annual Muncie Model Train Show to be held Saturday, February 22 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Delaware County Fairgrounds at 1210 N. Wheeling Avenue.  Admission is only $5 for each adult—children 12 and under are admitted free.  Indiana’s largest, longest-running, single-day model train show will be held in both the Memorial and Heartland buildings.  Proceeds from the train show are used to…