Entertainment

By: Kelley Stewart— Fundraiser for Muncie Animal Care & Services and Easter Egg Hunts for Dogs and Kids Muncie, IN— Sit-Stay -Play will host their 5th annual Easter event for dogs, kids and families at their Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at McCulloch Park. Participants are encouraged to bring a magnifying glass, compass and smart phone in order to complete their Scavenger Hunt adventure. Two rest stops will be located throughout the journey and snacks and water will be available. Early bird discount tickets can be purchased for $6.00 per person (over 14 years old) at http://sit-stay-play.com/EASTER-SCAVENGER-HUNT/ Registration begins at 11:15am….

By: Rick Zigler— The Muncie Three Trails Music Series returns in 2017 with another stellar line-up of critically acclaimed national recording artists who will perform in a series of four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM. Complete information on the series and all artists, including songs and videos, can be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. Celebrated soul-blues singer Bettye Lavette will kick things off on Sat., July 8th.  Ms. Lavette’s career spans from the early sixties to the present day. She is: A 3-time Grammy nominee a W.C. Handy award winner of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation’s prestigious Pioneer award recipient of…

MUNCIE– America Multi-Sport will be hosting its 4th annual Indiana Spring Sprint Triathlon and 5k, on April 29, 2017. The event is set to start at 11 a.m., taking place at Ball State University. Starting with an indoor swim at Lewellen pool, athletes will then hop on their bikes for a (2 or 4 lap) european style ride, looping through campus, then to wrap up the race, a quick run to the finish line. Along with the triathlon and 5k options, athletes also have the option of  competing in the duathlon or the aquabike. Athletes can register for a triathlon or…

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Sit back, relax, and join our friends from The Guardian Brewing Company, at After Hours: Saison de Peach, on Friday, April 21, from 6–8:30 p.m. “Nothing welcomes spring like fresh beer,” said Visitor Experience Manager, Allison Clark. “Join our friends from The Guardian Brewing Company and enjoy tasty peach brews, along with other customer favorites at our cash bar, pub appetizers by Minnetrista Catering, and music by The Peaches and Drake Alan.” After Hours: Saison de Peach is in partnership with The Guardian Brewing Company of Muncie and is accompanied by The Star Press as media…

By: Braydee Euliss— Muncie, IN—Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. will celebrate First Thursday April 6th from 5 – 8 pm with an opening reception for David + Sarojini Johnson Legacy Exhibition, a collection of print work from past students celebrating the Johnsons’ legacy as educators and mentors. David and Sarojini will address the crowd at 6:15. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. The exhibit remains on view through April 29, 2017. The month of April at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. will be dedicated to recognizing and illuminating the influence of two of the downtown…

By: Jim Mansfield— The Muncie District Golf Association (MDGA) begins its 81st season on April 23rd with the Spring 2-Man Scramble slated for The Players Club golf course. This is the first of five events scheduled for local golfers during the summer of 2017. Entry forms are available at area courses and the deadline to enter the first event is April 17th. The MDGA is operated by the Muncie Sports Commission (MSC) under the direction of Jim Mansfield, its president and CEO. Mansfield assumed the leadership role of the organization in 2016 after long time coordinator Gordy Rees decided to…

By: Chris Griffith— Muncie, IN—Muncie Civic Theatre proudly presents The Taffetas, in the Studio Theatre. Audiences are invited to see this powerful production running March 24 through April 8. From the Ball Jar to the Big Apple, The Taffetas takes us on a musical journey through the 50’s featuring the songs “Sha-Boom Sha-Boom”, “Little Darling”, “Johnny Angel”, and more. Four singing sisters in perfect harmony, and perfect taffeta dresses, lead us back in time for this lovely musical. The Taffetas by Rick Lewis made its off-Broadway debut in 1988. The show captures an innocent nostalgia of a simpler time through the music and hair…

By: Gail Werner— MUNCIE, Ind. – “Shrek the Musical,” the story of a reclusive green ogre and his adventures in a land full of fairy tale characters, opens at Ball State University at 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1-2 and 4-8, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on April 2, 8 and 9. Tickets are available at the University Theatre box office and online. Based on William Steig’s children’s book “Shrek!” and the 2001 Oscar-winning animated film, “Shrek the Musical” is one of the Department of Theatre and Dance’s most ambitious projects, said Bill Jenkins, who is co-directing the musical with Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster,…

By: Carol Bradshaw— Muncie, IN—PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union is teaming up with the beloved Berenstain Bears to teach children the responsible money management concept Save, Share, Spend, Earn. PrimeTrust is an official sponsor of The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program, a youth education and outreach program created in response to the growing need for financial literacy. This partnership means young members of PrimeTrust will be exposed to money management in a fun, engaging way. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, and uncles will also benefit knowing their efforts are being supported by their Credit Union and reinforced by the iconic Berenstain…