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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Cherry Old Time Radio Show will take place on May 23 at Farmland Community Center, 100 N. Main St. The show offers a $1 ticket drama with live performances, local talent, musical guest Dan Wright, and interactive audience games (including a segment called It Pays to Be Ignorant). Star Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU Health opened a donor-funded adaptive playground for children in therapy at Ball Memorial Hospital on May 12. The outdoor space, which includes a memorial bench for donor Mary Jo Lovett, helps kids build skills + supports families. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The IHSAA girls track sectional at Delta was held on Tuesday, May 19 after a nearly two-hour lightning delay, with Delta High winning its fourth title in five years and top finishers qualifying for regionals; Sectional 22 at Pendleton Heights was postponed to Wednesday, May 20. Star Press
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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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