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2015 Cornerstone Wedding Showcase to be Held August 23rd

By: Jessie Irwin— Are you planning a wedding in East Central Indiana? Don’t miss your chance to meet the best wedding and event vendors in East Central Indiana all in one day! The Cornerstone and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Wedding Showcase presented by AMS Entertainment, Mr. Mouse, and 104.1 WLBC is on Sunday, August 23, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Spend the afternoon exploring your options for wedding venues, photographers, djs, caterers, florists, dress and tuxedo shops, as well as…

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Photo Gallery: Colts’ Robert Mathis Comes to Muncie

Robert Mathis was in Muncie Wednesday at the Muncie Auto Group Tent Sale. A continuous line of fans showed up to meet The Sack Master, get a handshake, a smile and perhaps a signature on a football or on an exclusive poster, provided to all who attended. Everyone had a blast! “We have a tremendous partnership with the Indianapolis Colts and specifically, Robert Mathis,” said Jeff Daniels. “With so many fans in and around Muncie, it’s good to give our friends and neighbors a chance…


Photo Gallery: Clydesdales at Scheumann Stadium

Photos by: Mike Rhodes, Lorri Markum and Nancy Lindell— The Ball State athletic department, in conjunction with corporate partner Terrance Smith Distributing, Inc., welcomed the world-renowned Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales to Scheumann Stadium on Thursday, July 16th. Hundreds of people lined up to watch these beautiful animals. If you didn’t get a chance to see the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales at Scheumann Stadium, you have another chance! They will be at Hoosier Park, Friday July 17th, beginning at 5pm. MAX Classic Rock 93.5 will be broadcasting…


Cards and Clydesdales Family Movie Night

The Ball State athletic department, in conjunction with corporate partner Terrance Smith Distributing, Inc., is proud to welcome the world-renowned Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales to Scheumann Stadium on Thursday, July 16th. In addition, Remember the Titans will be shown on a giant screen creating a fun, free, family event – Cards and Clydesdales Family Movie Night! The Clydesdales will be available for viewing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the movie slated to begin around 8 p.m. Concessions will be available…


Standout BSU Trumpet Alumnus Places Third in International Jazz Competition

By Lisa Renze-Rhodes Adam Marchand came to Ball State with modest musical beginnings but left four years later having earned international acclaim for his skills as a jazz trumpeter. After graduating from Ball State this spring, Marchand, who studied trumpet performance in the School of Music, snagged a third place finish in this year’s International Trumpet Guild Jazz Improvisation Competition, May 26-30 in Columbus, Ohio. The LaGrange native was one of three musicians from around the world selected for the…


Thousands Attend Muncie’s “Set the Night to Music”

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie marked two major milestones—the 150th anniversary of the city and America’s Independence Day—with a spectacular fireworks performance by the world renowned Fireworks by Grucci on July 4th at the Muncie Central grounds. The annual Set the Night to Music July 4th display is supported annually by Woof Boom Radio stations, 104.9 WERK-FM, 104.1 WLBC, 93.5 MAX, and 102.9 FM and 1340 AM Fox Sports Radio. Attendees were treated to incredible pyrotechnical patterns including “USA” Alpha-Grucci shells, happy faces,…


“Set the Night to Music” Fireworks Display Will be Best Ever

Editor’s note: This is info for the 2015 show. 104.1 WLBC, 104.9 WERK FM and the City of Muncie invite you to attend “Set the Night to Music” on July 4th at the levee in downtown Muncie to see and hear one of the most stunning fireworks displays in years! The musical soundtrack accompanying the fireworks will be broadcast live on WLBC and WERK FM. Since the City of Muncie is celebrating its 150th birthday, the fireworks will be better and longer than ever…


Quick Tip for Sharper Smartphone Holiday Photos

By Mike Rhodes Does it seem like your smartphone photos are less sharp than they used to be? Have you been thinking you need a new phone so your pictures are better? You probably do not need a new phone for better, sharper pictures. You just need to clean the camera lens on your phone. Think about it. Have you EVER cleaned your smartphone camera’s lens? If you haven’t, try this.  Turn your smartphone over and look at the phone’s camera…


Free “Moonlight Movies” Return to DWNTWN

Free family movies return to DWNTWN! Bring your family and friends to Canan Commons for four fabulous movies and family pre-show jubilees! Themed family activities will be provided before the movies each month. Canan Commons is located in the 500 block of south Walnut Street near the roundabout. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Vendors will be on-site with light snacks. Visit www.downtownmuncie.org/moonlight-movies for all the details and save the date for the whole series: June…


2015 Muncie Three Trails Music Series Announced

The 2015 lineup of performing artists for the Muncie Three Trails Music Series has been announced! Thursday June 25th, 2014 7:00pm – at Minnetrista  The music of Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn embraces a diversity that hardly seems possible with just two banjos and one voice. Washburn’s beguiling composing, playing and singing blend with Fleck’s riveting virtuosity to create distinctive music that sounds familiar, yet is different from anything else to be heard on the North American, Asian, or any…