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Charles W. Brown Planetarium FREE Special Eclipse Events Schedule

By Planetarium Staff— MUNCIE, IN—All regular planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. Plan to arrive early as seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. One free pair of solar eclipse glasses will be provided to each planetarium show guest for a suggested cash donation of $1, while supplies last. If you are interested in acquiring a large number of eclipse glasses for your organization fill out the Eclipse…

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Muncie Central Basketball History To Be On Display During NBA All-Star Event In Indianapolis

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Central’s basketball history will be on display during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis Feb. 16-18. The school’s historic eight state basketball championships will be featured as one of 24 6-foot basketball sculptures that will be placed at various locations downtown Indianapolis. The Bearcat basketball sculpture will be at West and Washington streets next to Indiana government buildings. The art project is called “Hoosier Hysteria.” The Muncie Central sculpture is called “Muncie Central’s Unmatched…


Free Upcoming Planetarium Shows Through April at Ball State and The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

By Planetarium staff— MUNCIE, IN—All regular planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. One free pair of solar eclipse glasses will be provided to each planetarium show guest for a suggested cash donation of $1, while supplies last. Glasses are partially funded through support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Simons Foundation. January  The Universe Overhead Fridays: Jan. 12, 26 at 6:30pm Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 6:30pm The sky…


Dorothy Douglass Investigates Why ‘Muncie Has So Much to Offer’

Editor’s note: Original published July 19, 2016, we are bringing this story back for your reading pleasure.  By Dorothy Douglass— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie, Indiana, gets a bad rap every now and then. And as a former member of that tribe who said, as a young college student, “I can’t wait to get out of this town after I finish college,” I feel like I should retract that 35-year old statement. Anyone can choose to look at the bad, or look at…


Indiana Humanities Seeks Submissions for 2024 Indiana Eclipse Poetry Contest

By Anna Bowman— INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Humanities is looking to select an official poet for the April 8, 2024 eclipse, an event that will not happen again until 2044. Indiana is one of only a handful of states that are in the path of totality for the eclipse, and Hoosier poets everywhere are invited to submit an original poem inspired by this event. The poet who submits a poem that best reflects the significance of the eclipse will receive a cash prize…


Muncie Piano Teacher Featured on Popular Podcast

By Kristin Graham— MUNCIE, IN—Christina Whitlock has been teaching piano in Muncie, Indiana, since she was 14 years old. She was a piano student herself at the time, and when the only piano teacher around town had a full schedule, the local music store asked if she would start teaching. And so she has, for the last 25 years. On January 2, Christina’s spotlight got a little bigger as she was featured on a new podcast called What It’s Like…


HAIRSPRAY the Musical is Coming to Emens Auditorium in Muncie, IN

By Mary Grace Walke— MUNCIE, IN—HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, are on sale now. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play February 5 in Muncie at Emens Auditorium. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/emens-auditorium-tickets-muncie/venue/41132, call 765-285-1539 or visit Emens Auditorium Box Office at 1800 W. Riverside Ave. Ticket prices start at $39. Learn more about the new touring production at www.hairspraytour.com. In the first two seasons of touring,…


Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘The Cher Show’ Coming to Emens

By Big League Productions— MUNCIE, IN—The stunning brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Cher Show comes to Emens Auditorium in Muncie for one performance on January 23rd. The Cher Show is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!  Tickets…


Farmers Market Moves Inside at Minnetrista

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—As the chilly winds usher in winter, brace yourself for a season of warmth, community, and the freshest local finds. The Farmers Market at Minnetrista is back in action on Saturday, December 16, from 9 a.m.–Noon, inside the Center Building. Gather your loved ones and dive into a festive atmosphere where every step is a discovery. Connect with our vibrant community of local vendors, both familiar faces and exciting newcomers, showcasing an array of handcrafted and…


Muncie Sports Commission to Host Eight-Team Fieldhouse Classic on December 9th

By Jon Anderson—  MUNCIE, IN—The Fieldhouse Classic, presented by Pizza King, will feature eight high-school boys teams matched in four exciting games at the historic Muncie Fieldhouse on Saturday, December 9th. Four Delaware County high schools, including Muncie Central, Burris, Delta, and Yorktown, will participate in the inaugural Fieldhouse Classic basketball invitational. They will be matched against teams from Lapel, Pike, Hamilton Heights, and Tipton. The event will kick off at 2 pm with a matchup between Burris and Lapel….