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Q&A: Actor, alumnus Doug Jones discusses role in 'Hocus Pocus'
By Bethannie Huffman / October 29, 20140
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A silver tinsel backdrop with the words “Star Follies” lit up to reveal an assortment of characters spaced among the stage, each representing an act that one would see at a circus freak show, the theme for the seventh annual Star Follies Burlesque event Friday night.Emcee Amanda Hummer, of Muncie, came out singing about her companions onstage behind her at the Muncie Civic Theatre.
Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its long history of a burlesque theatre by playing host to the annual Star Follies Burlesque show tonight, a concept created four years ago by Ball State graduates Robert Dirden and Marcie Greene, now current Ball State faculty members.
Tailgating, while a long-time favored tradition amongst football fans, is an art. There may not be specific rules, but there are guidelines that can be helpful.
Purple and gold lights flickered, mixing with the fog drifting down from the ceiling onto the stage below.Excited chatter, accompanied by the flashes from selfies being taken, filled Emens Auditorium Wednesday night in anticipation of the world famous band, The Fray.
Looking for somewhere to go to celebrate Mardi Gras? Check out what’s going on at Muncie’s local bars.
Growing up, Angela Jackson-Brown lived in a world full of storytellers. Her father and brothers wove together stories that enlightened her young mind.
Looking to relieve some stress? Tired of being cooped up inside? Get out and experience the Muncie nightlife, but here’s how to save a few bucks. Savage’s Ale House Friday $1 off Random Rotator Saturday $1 off Upland Draft Sunday $1 off Founders Brewery The Locker Room Friday $3 U-Calls $10 Redd’s buckets $6 Red Bull vodka pitcher $8 Captain pitchers Saturday $3 Whiskey U-Calls $3.50 Vegas Bombs $2.50 Coronas $10 Domestic buckets $3 Long Island Iced Teas Sunday $2 Wells $5 Domestic pitcher $5 Premium Mini pitcher $1 Locker Room pints Scotty’s Brewhouse Friday $20 101-ounce Domestic table top taps $25 101-ounce Thr3e Wise Men table top taps Saturday $6 48-ounce Lime-A-Rita and Straw-Ber-Rita pitchers $20 101-ounce Domestic table top taps $25 101-ounce Thr3e Wise Men table top taps $6 Thr3e Wise Men bullet fills $10 Thr3e Wise Men growler fills Sunday $2.50 Thr3e Wise men pints $6 48-ounce Lime-A-Rita and Straw-Ber-Rita pitchers Dill Street Grill and Bar Friday Penny pitchers Saturday Long Island Iced Tea pitchers and Well pitchers No cover
Six categories. Three rounds. One winner. This is what faced Alex Sventeckis once he stepped behind the podium for the trivia-style television show, “Jeopardy!”
The clanging of metal against metal and the rubbery squeaks of Chuck Taylor sneakers filled the room as students dueled, shuffling back and forth and brandishing their weapons.
