Entertainment

By: Rick Zeigler—Muncie, IN— Latin Grammy nominees Flor De Toloache, New York City’s first and only all-women Mariachi group, will perform in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2017 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 26th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Latin classical guitarist Michael Isla will open the show. Flor De Toloache, which translates as “deadly flower” and also refers to a main ingredient in traditional love potions, was founded in 2008 and is lead by singers Mireya Ramos (founder) & Shae Fiol (original member). They weave a variety of influences (e.g., salsa,…

By: Richard Zeigler— Muncie, IN— Celebrated bluegrass super group The Earls of Leicester featuring Jerry Douglas will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2017 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 4th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Indianapolis’ Flatland Harmony Experiment will open the show. Jerry Douglas put the Earls of Leicester together in 2014 as a tribute to the sounds and stylings of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. The Earls are made up of some the finest stars in…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Puck strolls across the stage, confidently hits her mark, then scampers off for backstage accolades and belly rubs. Yes, belly rubs. The three-year-old terrier mix is one of the four-legged stars of Muncie Civic Theatre’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” opening this weekend at Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens. Amy Leffingwell, who plays Starveling in the Shakespeare production, said Puck was the perfect fit. “She’s the kind of dog you just immediately fall in love with,” Leffingwell said during a break in rehearsals. And that is exactly what she hopes will happen during the run of the show….

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Take a look back at how schools of Delaware County operated in the past along with your friends during Tea & Talk at Minnetrista: Top Marks, on Wednesday, August 9 from 3–4:30 p.m. “Our school days means so much to us that we tend to hold on to our report cards, yearbooks, and other memorabilia for as long as we can, then we try to find a good home for them,” said, Karen Vincent, Director of Collections. “The Minnetrista Heritage Collection includes many school-related items that help tell the story of East Central Indiana schools, both…

By: Kathy Huggler— Muncie, IN—Thursday on the Quad with AHB is a FREE Concert Evening presented for the fun of it to the whole Delaware County community. Gather friends, family, and lawn chairs to enjoy this musical evening with the music-makers of Muncie’s very own America’s Hometown Band. The date is Thurs., July 27, 2017, and the location is outdoors at the Ball State Quadrangle, 2000 West between Riverside & University Avenues in Muncie, IN. Enjoy a mixed program of favorite gold pop tunes, top-notch solo performers, and a nod to the military with a march or two. Parking is…

By: Mandee Mikulski— Muncie, IN—Thousands of pilots from across the country will visit the AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center throughout July and August for the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats). Pilots come to Muncie to compete in various categories of model flying competition. Each pilot comes to win—some even try to earn spots on US teams that participate in world championships. The public is invited to watch the competitions. Please welcome visitors as they check out different area attractions. RC Pylon (July 14-21): One of the most fun competitions to watch! RC Pylon Racing is high-speed racing with small aircraft that can reach…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Lexie Manor was named 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen at the 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant. The pageant was held Saturday July 8th at Northside Middle School.  Eleven young ladies competed for the title of 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen.  Lexie will take part in the Delaware County Fair, and will compete for the Indiana State Fair Queen title. Lexie received a $750 cash award, gifts from local sponsors, her tiara and roses. Lexie was sponsored by Manor Brothers Concrete Work. She is the daughter of Kelly and Lucas Manor and will be a senior at Delta High…

By: Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—Celebrated soul-blues singer Bettye Lavette will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2017 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 8th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Muncie native and acclaimed Indiana artist Jennie Devoe will open the show. This is the first of four concerts that are part of the Muncie Three Trails Series. Bettye Lavette’s career started in the early 1960’s, and she has recorded for numerous labels and shared the stage…

All Delaware County Fair Queen photographs below were taken by: Matt Ruddick Muncie, IN—The 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant is scheduled for Saturday July 8th at 7pm. The pageant will be held in the Northside Middle School Auditorium in Muncie, Indiana. Eleven young ladies will compete for the title of 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen.  The winner will take part in the Delaware County Fair,  and will compete for the Indiana State Fair Queen title. Contestants and their sponsors are below. Miss Delaware County Fair Queen will be given a $750.00 cash award, gifts, a tiara, and roses. 1st runner up-…