Entertainment

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —It is sure to be a “loverly” evening. Muncie Civic Theatre is presenting the musical “My Fair Lady” Oct. 13-28. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic play “Pygmalion,” “My Fair Lady” tells the familiar story of Eliza Doolittle, a flower peddler with an unmistakable Cockney accent who agrees to take speech lessons from Henry Higgins, who has made a wager with a colleague that he can transform her from a “gutter snipe” to a duchess in just 6 months. And while Muncie Civic undergoes its dramatic building transformation as part of its Uphold Civic efforts, Eliza…

Photos by: Mike Rhodes— It didn’t rain. After a morning deluge of rain and menacing skies throughout the day, the clouds broke up and allowed for some beautiful and comfortable weather during ArtsWalk 2017. Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in partnership with Muncie Arts and Culture Council, the City of Muncie, and Ball State University’s School of Fine Art and School of Music, presented ArtsWalk 2017. The entire downtown area was filled with people, artwork(s), culture, food, music and fun. Some photos of the event are below. Click a small thumbnail image below to view larger pictures.  

By: Sam Condon— Explore Minnetrista’s Rich History this Fall during Senior Free-Admission Day: The Orchard Shop & Cider Room  Muncie, IN—Seniors, experience a behind-the-scenes look at apple cider pressing at Minnetrista during Senior Free-Admission Day: The Orchard Shop & Cider Room, on October 18. “Learn how Minnetrista’s apple cider is being made this fall,” said Discovery and Engagement Manager, Ashley Mann. “Tours will include history on apples, an up-close view of our working cider press, and conclude with Minnetrista cider samples. Each program will last approximately an hour and will start in the Apple Barn behind The Orchard Shop.” Explore…

By: BSU News— Muncie, IN — The musical comedy “Damn Yankees” opened at Ball State recently at University Theatre. Additional performances can be seen at 7:30 p.m.  Sept. 26-30 and 2:30 p.m. and Oct. 1. “Damn Yankees” tells the fictional story of baseball fanatic Joe Boyd as he roots for the Washington Senators to beat the New York Yankees. After trading his soul to the Devil to play for his favorite team, Boyd realizes the value of the life he’s left behind all so he can pursue his baseball dreams. The production’s musical director is Michael Rafter, an Emmy-winning arranger and…

By: Susan Volbrecht— Muncie, IN—This Thursday, September 28th, the Washington Street Bridge will be closed to traffic and turned into a unique dining space for Muncie’s very first Bridge Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 pm (weather permitting). This one-of-a-kind event is a follow-up to Peter Kageyama’s “Love Where You Live” presentation in March (See video below.) Kageyama challenged residents to seek out “love note” opportunities – visible gestures that demonstrate our affection for the Muncie community. Roni Johnson of the Muncie Action Plan explains: “People should come to the Bridge Dinner to celebrate, with their neighbors, one of the many treasures of…

By: Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director MSO— Muncie, IN – Experience “Opening Night” with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Sursa Performance Hall. Pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in Sursa Hall with Douglas Droste and guests. “This opening concert has the subtitle New and Old, where we will play a “musical tennis match” between old standards and new music,” says Douglas Droste, Artistic Director and Conductor. “We will feature two of our new principal players, a world premiere, the heartwarming music of Brahms, and a 4-minute race in a fast machine (think an orchestral…

By: Katherine Huggler— Muncie, IN—On Monday, Sept. 11, the closing ceremony for the week-long Flags of Honor event in Muncie takes place at Minnetrista Center, 1200 W. Minnetrista Blvd. at 6 pm. This Patriot’s Day gathering is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Muncie, and the program of remembrance and appreciation for America’s emergency responders and military personnel is accompanied by musicians of America’s Hometown Band. The ceremony is free and open to the public. For information on sponsoring a flag to represent and honor the service of someone important to you, visit the Flags of Honor attendants on-site at…

By: Carl Schafer— Muncie, IN – Muncie Artist David Dale and Nashville Poet Andrew Hubbard collaborate to make more than 20 works of art inspired by East Central Indiana’s Red-tail Land Conservancy.  Fall exhibition and sale of their works to benefit Red-tail’s mission.  Artist David Dale, well-known for his deep concern for the environment and natural resources, has partnered with Andrew Hubbard, who has published two books of poetry reflecting on the connectivity of humanity and nature.  Their project is titled All About the Land:  Pastels of David Dale and Poetry of Andrew Hubbard.  An exhibition will open to the public…