Angie Rapp

WIPB's Be My Neighbor Day is Sept. 10 at Canan Commons

Join us for WIPB's second annual BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY!

Meet PBS Kids star DANIEL TIGER and participate in lots of fun "neighborly" activities with our community's great neighbors - service organizations, arts organizations, neighborhood groups and more!

And Ruditoonz will return to perform on the main stage!

The free, fun-filled event will be 1-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Canan Commons, downtown Muncie.

IPR's 10th annual beer tasting is Sept. 24 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.

Join us on Saturday, September 24 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts for ALL BEERS CONSIDERED — this community’s premiere craft beer tasting.

The event includes 20 craft beers expertly chosen by The Fickle Peach, artisan snacks created by The Downtown Farm Stand, silent auction, lively music from a local band, a kitschy photo booth, and a souvenir glass!

Proceeds benefit Indiana Public Radio. Must be 21 with I.D.

Reservations at indianapublicradio.org/abc or call 800-646-1812.

IPR's Holiday Radio Drama features Nick Fatout

IPR proudly presents their annual holiday radio drama that hearkens back to days of yore with authentic sound effects and a live orchestra. An original work by Michael Kleeberg, A FEW HOUSES DOWN tells the Christmas story of two scattered families who are brought together by Grandpa, who imagines himself to be all of the characters in a classic holiday novel. Directed by Matthew Reeder, assistant professor of directing and Shakespeare at Ball State University. TICKETSCall Emens Box Office, 285-1539 or purchase tickets at Sursa Hall the night of the performance.

CAST LIST

Dennis Charles (Older) - Tom Cherry
Dennis Charles (Younger) - Thomas Whitcomb
Diane Charles - Abby Carter
Brett Johnston - Graham Reeder
Marlena Ritter - Eleanor Blackmer 
Lorne Johnston (Older) - Sean Orlosky
Lorne Johnston (Younger) - Benjamin Strack
Ellen Johnston (Older) - Michelle Kinsey
Ellen Johnston (Younger) - Kailyn Sprinkle
Danielle - Annika Low
Callie Johnston - Kailyn Sprinkle
Greg Brooks - Nick Fatout

Families can meet Daniel Tiger from PBS KIDS at Canan Commons on Sept. 7.

Be My Neighbor Day Muncie is 5 YEARS OLD! Come and celebrate with us 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie!

Meet DANIEL TIGER at this free family event; dance along to music by Ruditoonz, and visit our great neighbors from arts organizations, community centers, and other awesome non-profit groups.

Based on the animated PBS KIDS show DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD, and with a nod to MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD, this event focuses on the importance of being neighborly.

If your group or non-profit organization would like to take part in Be My Neighbor Day, contact Community Engagement Manager Michelle Kinsey at mkinsey@bsu.edu or (765) 285-5887.

BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY is presented by Mutual Bank. Major support provided by LifeStream Services, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Community Hospital Anderson and Hudson Printing. Additional support from Leland C. Wilhoite DDS, PC.

Grab your brew crew and head downtown to The Fickle Peach on Sept. 21 for IPR's All Beers Considered!

THE ORIGINAL, AND LONGEST-RUNNING CRAFT BEER TASTING IN MUNCIE IS BACK!

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m.

WHERE: Under a tent across the street from The Fickle Peach. Think “beer festival!” (The event will go on, rain or shine, so dress accordingly.)

DETAILS:
-Sampling (3oz. pours of) 20 craft beers/ciders hand-picked by The Fickle Peach
-Delicious food by Harmony Café
-Tipsy Turvey's Pubcakes
-Star Photo Digital Arts photo booth
-Muncie Makers vendors
-Music by Cole Woodruff
-Commemorative glass provided by Praxis Consulting
-Silent auction
-and more!

ALL ATTENDEES must be 21 or older.
Valid photo ID required for entry.

VENDORS (TBA; keep checking back for updates!):

RESERVATIONS: $35.
Proceeds benefit Indiana Public Radio.

PRESENTED BY: The Fickle Peach, LifeStream Services, Heidi J Hale Designes LLC & Olive & Slate, Art Van Furniture - Muncie, Indiana. Major support from Consumer Security and Audio Systems. Glass sponsor Praxis Consulting.

Additional support provided by Harmony Cafe Muncie, Normandy Flower Shop, Inc., Star Photo Digital Arts, Mr. Rooter ECI (Anderson & Muncie) and American Party-Time.

Table sponsors: Friendly Package Liquors, McKinney & Malapit P.C., My Private Gardner, Trademark Title, Inc.

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