Entertainment

Editor’s note: This is info from the 2016 show.   Muncie, IN—104.1 WLBC, 104.9 WERK FM and the City of Muncie’s “Set the Night to Music” took place last night at the levee in downtown Muncie. Sponsors for “Set the Night to Music” included: The City of Muncie, Wrightway Collision Repair, Walls Furniture, Gaddis of Muncie , Muncie Mission: The Attic Window, The Co:Lab, Rosenthall Orthodontics, United Insurance Agencies, Dr. Scott E. Trout Family Dentistry, Tom Cherry Mufflers, Rhodes Realty, Merks Family Dining, Amazing Joe’s Grill, H&D SupeRent and Special Occasions, Overhead Door and Ring for Service. Click on a thumbnail below…

Muncie, IN—NYC’s favorite surf rock band High Waisted hit the road on an American tour in support of their their debut LP, On Ludlow. Named “best party band” by GQ and “buzz band to watch” by NME Magazine, High Waisted’s boisterous set lives up to their name. The band has become a lower east side cult fave and lead singer Jessica Louise Dye is recognized for her wild style, off and on stage. The band just released two music videos, one on Nylon, the other on Bust Magazine – a feminine blend of NYC punk and modern internet “it” girl….

By: Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—The Muncie Three Trails Music Series returns in 2016 for its 4th season and again features a stellar line-up of critically acclaimed national recording artists who will perform in a series of 4 free concerts in downtown Muncie. Full series information, including songs and videos of the performing artists, can be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. Bluegrass greats The Grascals will kick things off on Sat., July 9th at Canan Commons. The Grascals are two-time winners of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award and three-time Grammy nominees. They have played over 150 shows at the…

This morning Steve Lindell interviewed Mayor Dennis Tyler about some of the events coming up around the city. Topics included: Evening fireworks at Prairie Creek, City of Muncie fireworks, Muncie City Baseball league, Co-ed softball program, Prairie Creek and Tuhey Pool, car show and music at Westside Park, Teen Works program, Muncie Pride event and the MuncieJournal.com 1st birthday party. Click below to listen.   

Photos by: Mike Rhodes — The Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s “Festival on the Green” was held Saturday evening on the lawn of the Ball State University Arts Terrace. An Arts Fair, presented by the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MACC), was held prior to the concert. You may view photographs of the event below. Click on a thumbnail below to see larger images and a clickable slideshow.  

By: Marilyn Marks— This coming Sunday afternoon, June 12, is your opportunity to eyeball four stunning gardens in northeastern Delaware County, during the Master Gardeners Annual Garden Walk.   Hours are from 1-5pm, admission tickets are $ 5 each and allow entry to all properties.   Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting any local Master Gardener, through the Delaware County Extension Office (765.747.7732) or the day of the event at each listed location: 6260 East CR 500 North, Albany 11014 East CR 500 North, Albany 6400 East CR 500 North, Albany 1773 Downey Lane, Albany Highlights of the tour include:  Examples of using “hardscape” or…