Entertainment

By: Dayna Thompson, Assistant Planetarium Director— (January through April 2018 programs) One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Produced by the Adler Planetarium Saturdays – Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3 @ 5:00 PM One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color that follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help…

By: Sharon Schweitzer— New Year’s Eve is here and if you’re attending any kind of social gathering to ring in the New Year, chances are someone is going to offer a toast. But just what are the do’s and don’ts of toasting? Etiquette expert Sharon Schweitzer, founder of Access to Culture, offers these toasting tips: First Toast: In light of their planning, and financing, the host or hostess of the dinner or social party offers the first toast. At an informal dinner party or table of friends, however, a guest can propose the first toast to thank the host for organizing the event…

By: Ball State Athletics— An exciting basketball season is in full swing at Worthen Arena, and Ball State wants you to take a kid to a game! With one paid adult ticket purchased, two kids eighth grade and under will receive a complimentary ticket. That offer is available for the following home men’s and women’s basketball games: Women’s Basketball vs. Western Kentucky Thursday, December 21st / 7 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Jackson State Friday, December 22nd / 7 PM Men’s Basketball vs. Florida A&M Friday, December 29th / 7 PM Women’s Basketball vs. Central Michigan  Saturday, December 30th / 2…

By: Ball State Athletics— Muncie, IN—Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns invites the entire Muncie community to take your lunch break at Worthen Arena on Monday, December 18th as our undefeated women’s basketball team hosts Austin Peay at 11 a.m. This talented team is off to the best season start in the program’s history! For just $5 when purchased in advance of game day, fans in attendance will receive a silver section ticket and lunch – choice of Chick-fil-a, slice of Papa John’s pizza or hot dog along with a bag of chips and Pepsi drink. Gold section tickets and…

Muncie, IN  —Tractor Supply Company wants your furry friends to get in the holiday spirit. On Sunday, December 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Muncie Tractor Supply is inviting customers to bring their pets to the store for Pet Photos with Santa. A local photographer will be on site during the event taking holiday-themed photos of Santa’s Little Helpers and their owners. The first 25 customers who get a photo taken will also receive a free magnetic picture frame. “Pets are as much our customers as their owners are,” said Brandi A Carnes, manager of Muncie Tractor Supply store….

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—When it comes to his favorite holiday-themed movies, Ball State film professor Wes Gehring says each is a feel-good, populist film successful in pulling at the heartstrings by creating an illusion that Christmas can be perfect. Gehring’s top five Christmas-themed movies are: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) “A Christmas Story” (1983) “Elf” (2003) His second five favorites are “The Shop Around the Corner,” “Love Actually,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Holiday Inn” and “Scrooged.” “These are all sentimental, a trait that works better at Christmas for a mass audience that might be…

By: Carli Scalf— Muncie, IN—This Sunday, Ball State students will be bringing a new conversation about women in film to the community with the premiere of the documentary, “Amplified: A Conversation with Women in American Film Sound.” The event will be held at the AMC Showplace in Muncie at 1 p.m on December 3rd.  It includes a screening of the 30-minute film and discussion from students and faculty on the making of the project. “Amplified” offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on a little-known or talked about industry. While above-the-line workers like actors, directors and producers are well-known to the public, below-the-line crew…

By: Kristi Chambers— Muncie, IN – Everyone’s favorite ELF will be coming to Muncie in the holiday classic, Elf The Musical. The Broadway musical will play at Emens Auditorium on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. In partnership with the Muncie Fire Department’s Toys for Tots, bring a toy donation to Elf’s performance and receive a BOGO (buy one get one free) coupon to be used on the purchase of tickets to any future qualifying Emens Auditorium or Pruis Hall performance! Can’t make it to the show? The Toys for Tots donation box will be available from 11/14-11/17 at the…

By: Katherine Huggler— Muncie, IN—On Monday, November 13, 2017, the City of Muncie’s annual free Veterans Day and military honor program takes place at the Muncie Central High School auditorium at 801 N. Walnut St. in Muncie, Indiana. The public is invited to attend in remembrance of all American veterans. The evening begins with a 6:30 pm musical prelude to the Veterans Day program, performed by the combined, side-by-side group of America’s Hometown Band (90% BSU grads) and MCHS band students. Music director for this event is John Clark, Muncie Central High School Band Director. This annual AHB outreach program with…