Entertainment

By: Sue Errington— Muncie, IN—The Bazaar in the Woods – now in its 22nd consecutive year – will welcome shoppers of all ages on Saturday, November 2, 8 am – 2 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie, 4800 W. Bradford Dr. Start the day with a breakfast of Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Tomato Basil Bread Pudding and Cinnamon Rolls at the Chalice Cafe, or take a lunch break of Australian Pot Pies (Beef & Guinness or Potato & Mushroom), Salad and Fruit Crisps, all prepared by Kirk Robey, chef and instructor of the culinary arts at Ivy Tech. Breakfast…

By: Micaela Knox— Muncie, IN– The David Owsley Museum of Art will celebrate art and the local community with “Final Friday: Old” 6–9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.  The event is free and open to the public. Emcees Braydee Euliss and C.S. Hendershot will host PechaKucha speed talks with a variety of local voices discussing their experiences with the topic “Old.” Guests will have the opportunity to view the museum’s collection during late hours and participate in an “un-tour” of the special exhibition “Recent Acquisitions: Connecting to the Past, Committing to the Future.”  The museum will offer an accompanying reception with…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Halloween is just around the corner; this year celebrate with the entire family by attending Cornerstone Center for the Arts’ annual Community Halloween Party! Tricks and treats will be had on Thursday, October 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. as Cornerstone’s Colonnade Room is transformed into a spooky lair of fun and games. The Community Halloween Party is open to children and families of all ages and is free to attend. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All attendees will enjoy free activities, games, refreshments, treats, and prizes.In addition, a portion of Scarevania will be open…

By: Sarah Shaffer— Muncie, IN—Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 7 for the opening reception of Inamorata & the Floating City featuring art by Sarah Richcreek. The reception will take place in the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with November’s First Thursday events. Intrigued by the connection between emotion and perception, artist Sarah Richcreek, found herself suddenly stricken by incessant waves of conflicting emotions and so began to write poetry as a cathartic way of healing.  She sent herself overseas to find peace in the things…

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Join the Muncie Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium for an engaging concert with selections chosen by our MSO audience. This “Audience Choice” concert will also feature the winners of the 2019 MSO Young Artist Competition.  “This is probably our most eclectic concert of the season with all repertoire chosen by audience ballot. Our young artist winners will certainly impress,” said Artistic Director and Conductor, Douglas Droste. Maya Kilburn, winner of the Steven Dingledine Senior Division, will perform two movements from the Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 by Jean…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—These sisters certainly have their act together. Civic will present “Sister Act” on its Mainstage Oct. 11-12, 18-20, and 24-26. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10 or more, and $15 for students and children. For tickets or more information, go to www.munciecivic.org or call (765) 288-PLAY. Based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg, “Sister Act” is a hilarious story of a wannabe disco diva (Deloris Van Cartier) whose life takes a…

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, IN–Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in cooperation with Muncie Arts and Culture Council and Ball State University’s Departments of Fine Art and Music, present ArtsWalk 2019. ArtsWalk will be held in the streets of DWNTWN Muncie on Oct. 3rd from 5-9 pm. Please join us for an exceptional evening of art, food and performances. In addition to the well-established DWNTWN “First Thursday” art gallery openings, Ball State students and faculty will share a wealth of musical talent and visual artistry. Muncie Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Raymond James and Associates, will perform from 6-7 pm at the corner…

By: Brian Watson— Muncie, IN—PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union invites Delaware County residents to attend the ninth annual Soup Crawl to be held in downtown on Thursday, October 3rd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are available at all three Muncie-area PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union locations, and – if they last – from the Second Harvest Food Bank tent at Soup Crawl during the day of the event. The Ninth Annual Soup Crawl is a fun and festive local culinary celebration that benefits Second Harvest Food Bank’s Big Idea program.  For just $20, Soup Crawl attendees can stroll the streets of…

By: Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—Acclaimed progressive Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2019 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 27th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Buselli, will open the show. This concert is presented by Ball State University. Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a perversely progressive band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre…