Entertainment

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…

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, IN—Join the Muncie Symphony Orchestra for a fun afternoon of musical entertainment at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium this Saturday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. Special offer: FREE Youth (K-12) ticket with purchase of an Adult/Senior ticket. Adult/Senior Ticket $25 in advance/$30 at the door.  BSU student tickets w/ID $10 in advance/ $15 at the door.  For tickets call 285.5531 or purchase online at www.munciesymphony.org Members of the Muncie Symphony will perform selections from The Lion King, Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals narrated by Terry Whitt Bailey, and more. The program features performances…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN – The Cornfed Derby Dames suffered two hard losses against Ann Arbor Roller Derby’s Arbor Bruising Co. and Ypsilanti Vigilantes on Sunday, March 12. The team is looking to change their fate at their next home game on Sunday, April 2. Cornfed will hold its third home game of the season on Sunday, April 2 at Gibson’s Skating Arena, 2610 S. Mock Ave. The team will host Gem City Roller Derby of Dayton, OH and A-Town Roller Derby of Anderson, IN for a double header. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with a 2 p.m….

EXHIBITS Lions Clubs 100th Anniversary Exhibition Through End of April Celebrate the inspiring work and dedication of Indiana Lions Clubs in a new exhibit, now on display at Minnetrista! As Lions Clubs International approaches its 100th anniversary, join your local community to discover the lasting impact and legacies made by groups in district 25-D. Twenty-Seventh Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale Through April 23 Friends, families, and fellow artists alike are invited to experience the beautiful and awe-inspiring artwork of professional and avocational artists throughout Indiana in the Twenty-Seventh Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale. Together, you can…

Muncie, IN—Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. will celebrate First Thursday March 2nd from 5 – 8 pm with an opening reception for Disintegration – Propagation, an exhibition of new ceramic work by Kim Anderson and new paintings and drawings by Scott Anderson. The artists will speak briefly about their work at 6:15 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. The exhibit remains on view through April 1, 2017. Both Kim and Scott Anderson are Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. represented artists with long histories of addressing the impacts of egoism on the…

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Celebrate Oakhurst’s legacy of hosting intimate parties along with friends and family, during Afternoon Tea at Oakhurst on Saturday, March 11, from 2–4 p.m. “Enjoy a full afternoon tea service, surrounded by our favorite historic tea-themed objects,” said Allison Clark, Visitor Experience Manager. “Snack on sweets and savories, strike a pose and snap a photo, then take home a few favorite recipes created on Minnetrista Boulevard. It will be an afternoon of delights, so we hope you’ll be our guest!” Guests of all ages are invited to wear formal hats and attire while dining on tea…

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Experience the awe-inspiring artwork of professional and avocational artists from throughout Indiana in the 27th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale, opening Saturday, February 18 at Minnetrista! The Annual Juried Art Show & Sale attracts approximately 100 artists from East Central Indiana that enter about 300 pieces of art, said Karen Vincent, Director of Collections. “The juror has to narrow that number down to about 125 pieces for this exhibit, and artists will enter work in every media, from abstract to realism. It’s so much fun to see what everyone does. Any artist who is…

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, In—The inaugural Muncie Gras Parade will be held on March 25th @ 6:00 pm.  Line up will begin @ 4:30pm. The parade will begin on Riverside in a parking lot between Dicks and Dill St, traveling East on Riverside to Reserve, Reserve to Washington, Washington to High St entering the Muncie Gras event on Charles St. Since Muncie Gras’ conception in 2002, there have been many conversations about ways for all ages to celebrate the day. This is the first year that idea of a parade has come to fruition.  Anyone interested in participating in the parade…