Folk duo The Small Glories to headline Three Trails concert Saturday
MUNCIE, Ind. — Acclaimed folk/roots duo The Small Glories will perform a free outdoor concert on Saturday, Aug. 13, as part of the 2022 Muncie Three Trails Music Series.
The concert will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut St., in the heart of downtown Muncie. Paul Marhoefer will open the show.
The Small Glories are Cara Luft, a founding member of The Wailin’ Jennys, and JD Edwards. Their material is welcoming in terms of subject, folk-pop melody and instrumentation, all delivered with soaring, interwoven vocals and various combinations of stomping clawhammer banjo, guitar and harmonica, according to a release.
Their 2019 sophomore album, "Assiniboine and The Red," led to the duo winning Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year at the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards. They were also named 2019’s “Artist of the Year” by the International Folk Music Awards, and Paste Magazine selected them as one of the “Top 10 Folk Artists You Need to Know."
The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is a non-profit partnership between Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, Muncie Arts and Culture Council, and Rick Zeigler, series founder and organizer. The mission of the series is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons. A second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails”: the White River Greenway, Cardinal Greenway and Muncie Arts and Culture Trail.
Information: munciethreetrails.com.
Southside Class of 1972 plans 50th reunion
MUNCIE — The Southside High School Class of 1972 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a prom-type party and other gatherings Aug. 26-28.
Activities will begin Aug. 26 with a meet-and-greet 6-8:30 p.m. at Pizza King, 2425 S. Macedonia Ave., followed by an after-hours gathering at The Oasis Bar and Grill, 1811 S. Burlington Drive.
On Aug. 27, classmates and guests are invited to a golf outing at 9:30 a.m. at Crestview Golf Club, 3325 S. Walnut St. Cost is $30 and is limited to the first 20 golfers who sign up. Call Harold Mason Jr., 765-212-0888, to reserve a spot.
The 50th Class Reunion “Prom” will be 5-9 p.m. at Southside Middle School (formerly Southside High School), 1601 E. 26th St. It is free for classmates and $25 for guests. The event will include a school tour, dinner, class photo, prizes and entertainment. Call Donna Sorrell Penticuff, 765-748-1543, for reservations. Reservations are due Aug. 17. No formal attire required. The evening will continue with an after-party at The Guardian Brewery, 514 E. Jackson St.
The reunion will conclude on Aug. 28 with church service and a fish fry. Both will be at Greater Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ, 1524 E. Butler St., with the Rev. Earl Venable, a classmate, presiding. Reservations would be appreciated for the fish fry. Call Ron White, 765-760-0093.
Donations are being accepted to support the reunion and so the class can make a donation to the Southside Middle School Panther Pantry, which provides food, clothing and other essential items to students in need. For details, call Penticuff or email donnakpenticuff@yahoo.com. Or visit the class’s Facebook page Muncie South Class of 1972 | Facebook
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