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By Tania Said— MUNCIE, IN – Muncie Women of Color (MWOC) invites prospective members to join Muncie’s newest membership-based community organization. Prospective female members who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or as a woman of color are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, October 19, at 5:30 pm at the Muncie downtown YWCA, 310 E. Charles St., with the founding members, who are: ● Dafina Carter ● Stephanie Cunningham ● Daniella Flowers ● Tracina Greenleaf ● Rigel Jackson ● Jency Roshan ● Tania Said ● Tanya Shaneyfelt The women recognized a need to organize a group of, for, and…

By Erin Williams— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts), in conjunction with the City of Muncie, celebrated the 5th biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards on Saturday, September 30, at Southside Middle School, with receptions at Munsee Lanes. If you missed the ceremony and want to catch the performances, it will be broadcast on Thursday, October 12, at 9 p.m. and on Sunday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m. on Ball State PBS. More information at www.ballstatepbs.org. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors given by the city to individual artists, teachers, non-profit organizations, and patrons of the arts….

By Molly Flodder— MUNCIE, IN—Is it possible to shop for Christmas on a busy fall day in Delaware County? In spite of all the fall farm activities, farmers’ markets, Ball State University football game and several other events—it is. This Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the Ross Community Center, 1110 W. 10th Street, Muncie, will host an Art and Gift Fair during which more than 20 local artists and vendors will display and sell their wares. That occasion, along with an opportunity to buy lunch, offers one of several event options. According to Jacqueline Hanoman, executive director, there…

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN—Forge Your Path, a talent attraction initiative from the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, is proud to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Since its inception, the initiative has worked to transform the region, helping to promote an array of thriving communities and flourishing businesses, and a brighter future for all of East Central Indiana. The initiative began when the region recognized its shared challenges: a consistent population decline, young talent leaving in search of greener pastures, apathy, and a general unawareness of the region’s untapped potential. As the region’s most pressing issues loomed, the East Central Indiana…

By Moth Danner— MUNCIE, IN—YART is a Yard Sale for Art. YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students from Ball State University and continues here and in several U.S. cities. YART is a Muncie original. The Muncie YART is now held downtown, at Canan Commons, twice a year, (Spring and Fall,)  and coincides with ArtsWalk. The Fall 2023 Muncie YART is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, October 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This community art sale, with a goal of making art affordable and accessible to everyone, brings together artists and art patrons in a casual and…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Members of the public are invited to the dedication ceremony of a new in-the-works Veterans Memorial Garden located at the Muncie-Delaware County Senior Citizens Center, 2517 W. 8th Street in Muncie. The dedication ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The project is being completed in phases and is intended to be a living memorial to the men and women who have served our country. Dignitaries who will be in attendance include: Indiana Senator Scott Alexander, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour, who will give the keynote dedication presentation, and Sherry Riggin, President of the Delaware County Commissioners….

Local Artists to Display and Sell Work at Cornerstone in October By Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St., again will host local artists and Cornerstone artists in displaying and selling their work Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the Great Room.   Artist in Residence Debra Gindhart Dragoo is coordinating this event.  Community artists participating in this First Thursday include Stefan Mckell, Val Kelley, Jill Palumbo, Angel Gillette, Tom Stader, Liliana Osborne, Hazel McCully, Shera Hixson, Megan Shanna and Safari Reign. Cornerstone artists include Eugene Boyd, Leon and Laura Crosby of Crosby Family Art, Michael Lassiter…

By Jeff Mosier— MUNCIE, IN—The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is excited to host Fields of Faith 2023. The event will take place Wednesday, October 4th in the Muncie Central fieldhouse, 525 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Music begins at 6:40 p.m. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends and help us fill the field house.   Since 2009, Fields of Faith Muncie has been the largest local Christian event in East Central Indiana. This student-led event has drawn 2000-6,000 people from Indiana and Ohio annually. In fact, Fields of…