12 past events with the seniors tag

Enjoy a host of homemade goodies, fun, and sunshine!

Featuring a number of community members and leaders, this event is a networking opportunity allowing artists and admiring patrons to connect in meaningful ways.

If you're a vendor and wish to participate, here's the sign up form! All details concerning sign up can be ascertained on the original Facebook link as well as any updates around the event in general. 

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August 9; 3–4:30 p.m.
Cost: $16; member discounts apply

Have you ever wondered what Minnetrista collects or why? Join Collections Manager Mindy Price as she explains the process of collecting historical objects at Minnetrista. To understand how the museum obtains, displays, and cares for its collection, attendees will get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit Collecting Community, now on display in Minnetrista's Heritage Gallery. Attendees will have time to explore the exhibit, ask questions, and even see some objects not currently on display!

Thank you to our generous sponsor: LifeStream Services.

Free Community Event         

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. This event will feature sweet treats, winter crafts, enchanting lights, holiday entertainment, and our popular Holiday Artisan Market. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the winter holidays at this free community event.

Presented in partnership with The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, eKeeper Systems, Estep Burkey Simmons, Old National Bank, Peterman Brothers, and Whitinger & Co.

Free Community Event         

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. This event will feature sweet treats, winter crafts, enchanting lights, holiday entertainment, and our popular Holiday Artisan Market. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the winter holidays at this free community event.

Presented in partnership with The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, eKeeper Systems, Estep Burkey Simmons, Old National Bank, Peterman Brothers, and Whitinger & Co

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

38TH INFANTRY DIVISION TO PERFORM ON JUNE 27, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA [June 20, 2023] – The 38th Infantry Division Band will perform at Canan Commons in Muncie, IN on June 27 at 8:00 p.m. The 38th ID Band is a component of the Indiana Army National Guard and is the only military band stationed in Indiana. It is comprised of citizen-soldiers and headquartered in Indianapolis, and is noted for its performances in ceremonies, concerts, and parades in both military and civic capacities throughout the state. The 38th ID Band is one of the most requested units in the Indiana National Guard.

Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Palumbo, Commander of the 38th Infantry Division Band, says “we are honored to have been invited to perform in at Canan Commons and we look forward to putting on an outstanding performance.” CW4 Palumbo, a local Muncie resident, is marking his 42nd year with the Band during this tour.

The 38th ID Band is a versatile organization that performs a wide variety of music including marches, traditional, and patriotic selections, as well as jazz and popular musical styles. Notable performances for the Band have included appearances with country artists Winona Judd and Josh Turner, halftime entertainment for the Indianapolis Colts, spotlight events with the Indianapolis 500 Festival, and performances for political dignitaries at the state and national level.

The 38th Infantry Division Band is comprised of several performing components including the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Brass Quintet, and Big Jazz Band, These music performance teams are in high demand throughout the year, and all will be featured on this concert tour.

Additional performances will be held on June 25 in Anderson, June 26 in Richmond, June 28 in Hartford City, and June 29 in New Castle.

Please contact SFC Angela Seeley at (317) 247-3300 x85376 or at angela.j.seeley.mil@army.mil to learn more about the Band or to schedule an audition or a performance.

Save the Date!  Muncie's America's Hometown Jazz Combo presents a holiday Jazz concert to benefit the Soup Kitchen of Muncie.  Admission is free donations are welcome.  Join saxophonist George Wolfe and his fellow musicians for a family friendly show that includes sing-along carols and other seaonal favorites as well as a Hanukkah song played in the Kelzmer style.  Start you holiday season off with this entertaining concert!  America's Hometown jazz combo appears courtesy of America's Hometown Band.

Rhythm Jamz is a unique musical yoga experience debuting at Zokawa: The Center of Happiness. This vibrant event will combine the rhythmic flow of vinyasa yoga with a live musical set performed by professional, local musicians. Musicians will play a semi-structured open-style set to guide participants through the instructor-led vinyasa flow throughout the 90 minute session. This event is free to the public and you can register by following the eventbrite link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythm-jamz-tickets-1072055198959?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawG2vh1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVoMmL2np9RNpBXacrFWOO6-tv6EaevUM1W465BUG5bwzx7bqUxRoPHF7A_aem_s-y7LLayQbVHSdu8_r2UNA

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Where else can you find this band of fantastic musicians playing together for a 90-minute set in Muncie?! Rhythm Jamz will feature Jay Jones (Room 5 Piano Bar) on piano, Jerry Hawk and Mike Martin on electric and acoustic guitar, and the legendary Lathay Pegues on percussion! This group of professional musicians will provide an inspiring and uplifting musical experience for this one of a kind event! Join us for the first of (hopefully) many Rhythm Jamz to come