Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Ball State’s spring graduation on Saturday, May 2, actor Hugh Jackman encouraged nearly 2,800 graduates to trust their inner voices for future success while receiving an honorary doctor of arts degree from BSU President Geoffrey S. Mearns (Mearnsie). Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ball State men’s volleyball advanced to the Final Four after beating Pepperdine in a five-set match on May 2 at Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, with Patrick Rogers’s two aces clinching a 16-14 win — making the Cardinals the only Midwest team headed to the semifinals. Star Press
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
4-7 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $65 — Learn Bob Ross’s famous “wet-on-wet” painting technique in a fun and relaxed environment.
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Public Domain Theatre: The Passion of Joan of Arc
6:30-8 p.m. — Cornerstone Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the haunting 1928 silent film that showcases one of the greatest performances in cinema history.
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Standup Comedy at The Guardian Brewing Co
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Guardian Brewing Co. — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians from Indiana at a local brewery.
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