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Muncie
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beech Grove Cemetery will hold its 154th Memorial Day service on May 25 at 11 a.m. at its grounds — featuring musical performances and a rifle salute — while Union Cemetery will honor veterans with a ceremony at 2 p.m. May 24 in its chapel. Star Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muncie's Cradle to Career initiative earned national praise in the StriveTogether Annual Report for boosting early literacy and graduation rates. The program increased community school reading proficiency from 69.8% to 79.2% during the 2024-25 school year & involved local schools, nonprofits, and churches working together. Star Press
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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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Flower Hour
5-7:30 p.m. — Downtown Muncie — Tickets available — A relaxed evening to gather blooms and enjoy the Brink of Summer ArtsWalk.
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Muscle Car Spectacular and Pro Street Invasion
Cruise to Muncie Dragway — June 5-7 — Muncie Dragway — Registration required — Join the hottest summer car event featuring a diverse display of muscle cars and drag racing.
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Frozen: the Disney Musical
7:30 – 10:00 PM — Muncie Civic Theatre — Rated G — Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen with this enchanting musical adaptation bringing beloved characters to life.
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Writing Your Life: Leave Your Legacy
2:30-4 p.m. — E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center — $55 — Explore writing through vignettes to preserve your memories and life experiences.
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Tech-Spark Weekend for Middle School Entrepreneurs
6-8 p.m. — Innovation Connector — Meals provided — Students launch startup ideas using AI, robotics, and apps in an engaging weekend workshop.
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Premiere Dance Recital
2-5 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticketed event — A vibrant showcase featuring ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and hip-hop performances that celebrate student achievements.
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