Entertainment

Can You Solve The Great Muncie Mystery?

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – Put on your thinking caps, local gumshoes, and get ready to hit the bricks to solve one humdinger of a mystery! Mystery-loving dames and swells are invited to head downtown during September’s First Thursday (Sept. 5) to question suspects, look for clues and – hopefully – solve the case! The Great Muncie Mystery is hosted by Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Ivy Tech Community College, and Muncie Civic…

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Ball State University Hosts Superyacht Capt. Kelly Gordon for Speaking Event

By University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University’s Fall 2024 Excellence in Leadership Speaker Series (EIL) event will feature Kelly J. Gordon, one of the world’s most accomplished superyacht captains—also known for her leadership skills and mental health advocacy. Capt. Gordon, a Ball State University graduate, will deliver her inspiring talk on leadership at 7:30 p.m. on Sept.10 at Pruis Hall on Ball State’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. “Captain Gordon’s journey from Ball State University…


New England-based Folk/Roots Trio ‘LOW LILY’ to Perform in Muncie

By Liz Simmons, artist manager— MUNCIE, IN—Award-winning folk and roots band Low Lily will perform at Pruis Hall at Ball State University on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, a 7:30 PM show. With a vocal blend that has been dubbed “outstanding” and “meticulous” as well as world-class instrumental prowess, Low Lily has shared their signature sound with enthusiastic audiences throughout the US and beyond. Tickets can purchased at this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/low-lily-muncie-indiana-09-05-2024/event/0500610838A2A01F With the release of their latest record ‘Angels in the…


The Sensational Barnes Brothers to Headline FREE Concert in Muncie, IN

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN– Acclaimed Memphis gospel/soul group The Sensational Barnes Brothers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2024 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Local favorite Doc Peterson and his Club Band will open the show. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and…


Charles W. Brown Planetarium Fall 2024 Free Show Schedule

By Planetarium Staff—  MUNCIE, IN—Journey through space and time at free public and private programs in Indiana’s largest planetarium. All regularly scheduled planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”. Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website for more information at www.bsu.edu/planetarium. Interested in scheduling a private educational visit to the planetarium? Request a…


Cornfed Roller Derby New Skater Clinic and Bootcamp to Recruit New Skaters

By Debra Roberts— MUNCIE, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), is recruiting skaters and officials for their 12th season. On Thursday, September 5, from 8:30-10:30 p.m., and Monday, September 9, from 7-9 p.m. Cornfed Roller Derby is hosting New Skater Clinics at Gibson Arena. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome. For just $5 per person, participants, who must be at least 18 years old, will be taught skating skills, falls, stops, and some basic roller derby gameplay….


DWNTWN IDOL Singing Competition Added to Fire Up DWNTWN

By Cheryl Crowder— MUNCIE, IN — Fire Up DWNTWN 2024 is adding an exciting new vocal competition to its lineup of events: DWNTWN IDOL. Competitors can sing in one of three event categories on the Ball State University Stage, on the corner of Walnut and Main, during Fire Up DWNTWN on Saturday, September 21 from 6-8 pm. The categories include group performance, soloist 18 and under, and soloist 18 and up. Winners from each event group will be chosen by a…


Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers to Headline FREE Concert in Muncie on Saturday

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Acclaimed bluegrass group Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2024 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 10th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. My Brother’s Keeper from Cincinnati will open the show. Joe Mullins began to recognize the power of music to bridge traditions and create…


Local Cheer Program Brings Home National Titles

By Abriel Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Toxic Fusion, a competitive cheerleading program through Champion Force Athletics, recently traveled with four different teams (divisions) to Biloxi, MS for the NYAA National Cheerleading Competition and Lexington, KY for the CFA National Cheerleading Competition. With Toxic Fusion’s Division 6 team bringing home the 1st place national title in 2023 and their Division 3 team bringing home the 1st place national title in 2022, the expectation of greatness was set heading into the 2024 season….


Tickets Now Available for the 12th Annual Soup Crawl Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN—Tickets for the highly anticipated 12th Annual Soup Crawl are now available at curehunger.org/soupcrawl. Join Second Harvest Food Bank and PrimeTrust Credit Union on Thursday, October 3rd, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in downtown Muncie for an evening of delicious soups, community spirit, and support for kids and their families facing food insecurity in East Central Indiana. This year’s Soup Crawl will feature a wide array of soups crafted by talented local chefs and restaurants….