Registration now open for MusicWorks

MusicWorks’ registration is open.

The music instruction program runs from Sept. 1 through May 1, teaching students how to read music, proper playing techniques and the fundamentals of music theory.  Registration is $25. Classes are $560 for students and $640 for adults, and $80 for instrument rentals. Monthly payments are available.

To sign up, visit myartsplace.easybooking.site. The deadline to register is Aug. 25. For more information or questions on how to be involved, please contact Arts Place by calling 260-726-4809 or emailing [email protected].

Believe concert

You better believe it.

Brother Believe Me will perform Aug. 14 at Hudson Family Park.

A group of experienced musicians, Brother Believe Me reproduces a wide range of musical genres with compelling accuracy and energy, according to a press release from Arts Place. Their set list, which includes a mix of songs from the 1970s, ’80s and today.

Brother Believe Me’s performance marks the final free show of the year in the Hudson Family Park Amphitheatre concert series.

Fire up DWNTWN

It’s almost time to ignite downtown Muncie. Fire Up DWNTWN, an event organized by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and Ivy Tech of Muncie, is slated for 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The summer festival will feature live music, hot air balloons, fiery spectacles, interactive art and entertainment, craft vendors and food trucks.

Liquid Fire Iron Pour will light up the evening with fiery artistry as metal artisans work on their new project, “Pedestrian Ironworks.” alongside DWNTWN IDOL second-round elimination performances.

‘Annie’ auditions

She’s not just another orphan.

Jay County Civic Theatre will host auditions next week for its performance of “Annie.”

Auditions are slated for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Jay County Campus of Arts Place. 

Rehearsals are slated for this fall, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13, and 2 p.m. Dec. 14.

For those interested but unable to attend auditions, contact co-directors Rachel Tebbe or Ray Cooney in advance to make other arrangements. For more information, email [email protected].