Entertainment

By Erin K. Lovall— MUNCIE, IN—Munich to Muncie Oktoberfest, benefiting ecoREHAB, returns for its fourth year on September 27, 2025 at The Yard, 723 S. Council St., Muncie. EcoREHAB of Muncie is a non-profit that emerged in 2009 from a Ball State University architecture studio designed to transform abandoned houses into sustainable homes. In ecoREHAB’s years of service, it has worked alongside students and community partners to rehabilitate many deteriorating structures into inviting, affordable homes for our community. This event is one of ecoREHAB’s biggest fundraisers. Oktoberfest is a 21+ event that runs from 5 PM until 8 PM, with…

By Planetarium staff— MUNCIE, IN—Journey through space and time at free public and private programs in Indiana’s largest planetarium. Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website at www.bsu.edu/planetarium for more information, including details on our Yoga in the Planetarium experiences. Interested in scheduling a private educational visit? Request a private visit for your Ball State class or group online.   September Accidental Astronauts Fridays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m. Saturdays: Sept. 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m. Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!…

By Vicki Veach— MUNCIE, IN— Get ready to experience downtown Muncie like never before! ArtsWalk returns on Thursday, October 2, from 5–8 PM, bringing art, music, and history to the heart of the city. Step into the Past and Future: Time Travel with AR: Bring your phone and explore the former Wysor Grand Opera House, the historic Wysor Building, and the Delaware County Courthouse through an augmented reality tour designed by artist John Fillwalk with Ball State’s IDIA Lab—made possible by Ball Brothers Foundation. Dave’s Alley Debut: Don’t miss the new augmented reality, interactive, musical experience as you walk through Dave’s…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—You’re invited to Muncie’s biggest outdoor dinner party. Join hundreds of your friends and neighbors for Muncie’s Bridge Dinner Thursday, Sept. 18, on the Washington Street Bridge. The free outdoor community event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parking for the event is available within walking distance at Tuhey Park. “I love being part of something that reminds me how vibrant and connected Muncie can be when we all gather in the same place with the same spirit,” said Mitch Isaacs of Shafer Leadership Academy, one of the hosts of the event. “It brings neighbors from…

By Maggie Sadler— MUNCIE, IN – An air of mystery will fill the halls of Muncie Civic Theatre on Saturday, October 18 when the theatre hosts its second annual Civic Soirée: Symbols & Secrets. Inspired by the intrigue of The Da Vinci Code, this immersive evening invites guests to trade a typical fundraiser for an elegant night of adventure. Attendees will be swept into a museum-like setting complete with hidden clues and codes woven throughout the theatre. Between the chase for secrets, guests can enjoy cocktails, small bites, and even late-night dancing on the Civic stage while supporting Muncie Civic…

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— The GRAMMY-nominated Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2025 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 20th at Brown Family Amphitheater on the campus of Ball State University.  The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble will open the show7 The Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra (APJO) is a dynamic 17-piece ensemble that expertly blends jazz with traditional Peruvian rhythms, creating fresh and innovative sounds. Founded by Peruvian composers and woodwind players Anibal Seminario and Lorenzo Ferrero, APJO performs…