Entertainment

By Haley Wade— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie is thrilled to announce that the Emens Auditorium Artist Series Subscription are ready for renewals. Artist Series Subscribers can save with this package deal that allows them to attend 5 select Broadway shows each season. This season is stacked with hits, including these Artist Series picks: The Addams Family – September 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Doubtfire – October 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The Tina Turner Musical – November 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Chicago – January 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The Barricade Boys – February 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The Artist…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Dive into the icy depths of the Arctic this summer at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens with Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend, a captivating traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The exhibit is located in Gallery 3 of the Center Building and runs through September 28, 2025. With its iconic spiral tusk, the narwhal has captured imaginations for centuries—often called the “unicorn of the sea.” Now, visitors can explore the narwhal’s world like never before through immersive displays, hands-on interactives, and stunning visuals…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, Muncie Journal.com— SELMA, IN— Ironman 70.3 Muncie took place over the weekend at Prairie Creek reservoir. The race, once named the Muncie Endurathon, is one of the Midwest’s most popular triathlons, and the oldest 70.3 distance race in the continental US. In 2022, the Muncie race was voted the number one participant experience in all of the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada. According to Ken High, Race Director of Ironman 70.3, the event included 1100 registered athletes from 13 countries and 43 states in the USA. The event included a 1.2 mile swim, a 56…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE,  IN—The City of Muncie will celebrate America’s Independence Day with a number of spectacular fireworks performances. The official City of Muncie show will be aired by 104.1 HD1 WLBC and 104.9 WERK FM, with accompanying music, and will take place on the grounds of Muncie Central High School by the levee.  The show will kick off at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4th. There will be a mix of patriotic favorites with today’s family friendly music during the fireworks. The second show will be displayed at Prairie Creek Reservoir on Saturday, July 5th, at…

By Rachel Puckett, Music for All— MUNCIE, IN—Music for All proudly presented its prestigious President’s Award to Karen Adkins, Senior Executive Director of Auxiliary Services for University Food, Beverage, Conference Services and Special Events at Ball State University and Ball State University alumna, during the opening of the 2025 Bands of America Summer Camp concert. The award recognizes Adkins’ extraordinary contributions to Music for All and the Bands of America Summer Camp over the past 14 years. Adkins has played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the BOA Summer Camp since its relocation to Ball State in 2011….

Celebrate July 4, 2025 with America’s Hometown Band, 7-9 p.m. at Minnetrista Gardens in Muncie  By Katherine Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—America’s Hometown Band of Muncie invites you to a FREE evening of rousing patriotic music favorites, 7-9 p.m. on the night of July 4th, 2025. Come on over to the grounds of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, at 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy in Muncie, to celebrate this 2025 July 4th —  starting with the AHB Jazz Combo at 7p.m., and the AHB Concert Band from 8 p.m. to fireworks time. Special Guest Conductor at this July 4th concert will be Doug Fletcher—a…

The Bands of America Summer Camp, formerly known as the Music for All Summer Symposium, will return to Ball State University with hundreds of students and directors, plus free concert tickets for Muncie residents By Rachel Puckett— MUNCIE, IN —Music for All returns to Ball State University June 21-28 under the new name, the Bands of America Summer Camp, presented by Yamaha. Formerly known as the Music for All Summer Symposium, rebranding has brought the camp back to its roots. Bands of America’s first ever event in 1976 was a summer camp, then in 2006 the company merged with Music…

By Brittany Covert— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Civic will present 1776 from June 13–29. This gripping retelling of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence reveals how contentious—and fragile—the founding of the United States truly was. As John Adams and his allies struggle to build consensus around one of the nation’s most important documents, the story reminds us that democracy has never been neat or easy. “This is a revolution,” Adams states. “We’re going to have to offend somebody!” While political consensus may still be elusive, audiences love the Tony award-winning musical. 1776 directed by Ball State Theatre faculty member Michael O’Hara with musical…

By  Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN— Acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated gospel/soul group Harlem Gospel Travelers 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 Friday, June 13th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Doc and the Little Chicago Band will open the show. The Harlem Gospel Travelers (HGT) story began when Ifedayo Gatling and George Marage met in high school. The group put out their debut LP, He’s On Time, to rave reviews in 2019, earning them high…