Auditions are next week

The next chance to audition comes in May.

Jay County Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its September production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6, at the Jay County Campus of Arts Place, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.

Auditions are open to anyone. Participants may come at any time on either day of auditions.

Attendees are asked to prepare about 30 seconds of a musical theatre song to show their vocal ability. They may also be asked to read from the script. Be prepared to attend call backs from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 8, if requested.

Those who are unable to attend the auditions but still want to be part of the show should contact director Brad Younts at [email protected]. For more information, visit jaycountycivic.org or email [email protected].

Free admission

All Indiana State Parks will offer free admission on Sunday, May 4, to celebrate Welcome Weekend and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Campgrounds at state parks are now open. Sunday is also a free fishing day.

“We’re excited to welcome back longtime visitors, and we also warmly invite anyone who’s never visited,” said Ginger Murphy, deputy director of Indiana State Parks, in a press release. “Our parks offer beautiful scenic views, camping and healthy outdoor activities, nature centers for learning about Indiana’s history and natural resources, and delicious dining and restful lodging at our inns.”

For a full list of activities planned for the weekend, visit calendar.dnr.IN.gov. Find a list of state parks at on.IN.gov/stateparks.

Concert is Tuesday

A Choired Taste, a Jay County community choir, takes the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, 402 North Ship St., Portland. Eric Rogers will direct the 23-person choir, with Linda Braun accompanying. Program songs include American, Irish, and Scottish folk songs, gospel, as well as contemporary secular and sacred music. 

The choir will be joined in concert by local instrumentalists, Pete Vogler, Reid Knuth and Zec Landers.

Admission is free.

Series announced

The Muncie Three Trails Music Series will host seven concerts this summer.

The series will open with a performance by Steep Canyon Rangers on Saturday, May 31, at Canan Commons. The bluegrass band is a member of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

Dates for other shows are as follows:

•Friday, June 13 — Harlem Gospel Travelers at Canan Commons

•Saturday, Aug. 16 — Blue Moon Marquee at Canan Commons

•Saturday, Aug. 23 — Vanessa Collier at Brown Family Amphitheater at Ball State University

•Saturday, Aug. 30 — Jennie Devoe at Canan Commons

•Saturday, Sept. 6 — Colby T. Helms & the Virginia Creepers at Brown Family Amphitheater

•Saturday, Sept. 20 — The Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra at Brown Family Amphitheater

All shows begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit munciethreetrails.com.

Hall of Fame

Cincinnatus League is looking for individuals to induct into its Hall of Fame at Jay County Fair this year.

The organization honors those who have contributed to the Jay County community through volunteer efforts by inducting them into the Jay County Hall of Fame at the fairgrounds in Portland.

Qualifications stipulate individuals must be at least 65 years old by the time of the event, live in Jay County or have significant ties to Jay County and have devoted time and effort to the community in ways beyond employment and occupation.

Nominations must be received by May 2. They may be sent to Cincinnatus League, PO Box 513, Portland, IN 47371, or emailed to [email protected].