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See The Work of Renowned Artist Edward Gorey at the Ball State’s DOMA

By Chris Flook on Oct. 29, 2018

Photo courtesy of Matt Ruddick. One of my favorite artists of all time is Edward Gorey (1925-2000). Famous for his ever-so-slightly ghoulish pen-and-ink drawings, Gorey’s work blends unique tales of children, maidens, and monsters set in unique Victorian and Edwardian styled environments. Some of…

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Rebuilt & Reinvented: This Small-Town Favorite is an All New Restaurant

By Chris Flook on May. 01, 2018

Pete’s Bar and Grill is one of many local new restaurants to pop up recently in east-central Indiana. Opening in April of 2018, the Albany, Indiana restaurant is a successor of sorts to Pete’s Duck Inn - a long time staple of dining in east-central Indiana. Run by Phil Peterson, the Duck Inn…

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Your Tastebuds Will Thank You For Visiting This Muncie Brewpub

By Chris Flook on Feb. 28, 2018

Twin Archer Brewpub The city of Muncie has experienced a craft beer renaissance in recent years. With four active breweries and several bars, pubs, and restaurants all serving a variety of local and regional beers, residents in east-central Indiana need not travel far to sample a native pint. One…

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Escape the Winter Blues at this Orchid Greenhouse in Muncie

By Chris Flook on Jan. 04, 2018

~2,000 species of orchids on display! In winters like this, it's important to escape in places that remind us that yes, spring is going to come again. One such place is the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse in Muncie, on the campus of Ball State University. During the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Get Lost at Minnetrista's A-Maze-ing New Exhibit

By Visit Indiana on May. 09, 2017

Mazes & Brain Games at Minnetrista Maneuver your way through a mind-boggling collection of 3-D puzzles and full-body games with family and friends in Mazes & Brain Games , beginning May 13 at Minnetrista in Muncie! Mazes & Brain Games at Minnetrista Test your perceptions in a feast of visual…

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Locals Can't Stop Talking About this Winery in Muncie

By Chris Flook on Apr. 18, 2017

As Muncie experiences a craft beer revolution, just north in the village of Royerton, Tonne Winery is experiencing success of its own. Tonne (rhymes with sunny), has become east-central Indiana's go-to local winery in the past decade and is fast earning a regionally renowned reputation for good…

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Color, History & Culture: Top 10 Public Artworks in Muncie

By Chris Flook on Jan. 27, 2017

Passing of the Buffalo - Muncie Many communities in Indiana - both large and small - have commissioned public artworks to beautify their communities over the past two-hundred years. Muncie, for example, has a long history of installing public art, going all the way back to the Indiana Gas Boom…

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The 10 Breweries and Pubs Behind Muncie's Craft Beer Renaissance

By Chris Flook on Jan. 11, 2017

Muncie is undergoing a craft beer renaissance! The city now boasts four different microbreweries, several brewpubs, and an assortment of bars and restaurants that all serve local Muncie beer. While cities like South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis have long had a brewing tradition, the growth…

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The 1950s Come Alive at Cammack Station

By Chris Flook on Dec. 05, 2016

Mayberry is alive and well in Cammack, Indiana! Nestled at the western edge of Delaware County, lies the quaint village of Cammack. Like many other hidden treasures found in small and rural communities in Indiana, Cammack has one of east-central Indiana's best diners! Cammack Station Founded in…

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Minnetrista this Summer

By Visit Indiana on May. 10, 2016

Guest Blog by Sam Condon, Communications Specialist at Minnetrista Set to arrive May 14, 2016, THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Educational Exhibit was Created by Miami Children’s Museum and licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products as a journey of self-discovery that’s fun for the whole family. Summer is just…

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