News for Art & Entertainment

Prelims performance is set for 10:30 a.m. at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis The Marching Giants will once again be offering the local community a chance to enjoy their show for free! This year’s show is "Transported: A Journey Beyond”. The band is under the direction of MHS Director of Bands Joshua Huff. Drill and program design: Eric Thornbury. Music design: Tim Kovarik. Percussion ...read more

United Way of Grant County exists because every person in Grant County deserves the opportunity to thrive, and for children, that opportunity starts with the ability to read. Today, United Way of Grant County announced a grant from General Motors, awarded through GM Marion Stamping’s Community Impact Grants (CIG) program, to support Grant County Reads!, United Way’s countywide early literacy ...read more

MARION, Ind. – July 14, 2026 – As construction of Parkview Marion continues, hospital leadership is inviting local artists to be part of its legacy. Community members are encouraged to submit photographic work that adds colorful local touches to the facility’s décor ahead of its opening to the public. “We want Parkview Marion to look, feel like and truly reflect the community it serves,” said Deb ...read more

 Mat­ter Park and near­by roads will be closed for an upcom­ing go-kart race on July 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2026. The fol­low­ing roads will be closed: Riv­er Road between Over­look and Quar­ry Road Mat­ter Park Road at Quar­ry Road Clo­sure: Fri­day, July 17th: 7am Reopen­ing: Sun­day, July 19th, 8pm Con­tact: Chad King 765.251.1633 Event Page: https://​www​.face​book​.com/​sirakarting

KOKOMO, Ind. — Artwork inspired by Canadian and American national parksis featured in the new exhibition opening Monday (July 13) in the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery. Forest Narratives features nearly 2 dozen artworks created by Minda Douglas, associate professor of fine arts, during her fall 2025 sabbatical, which included time in national parks in the western United States and ...read more

City of Marion, IN - Local Government offers free shuttle for July 3rd's Kroozin' in The Park event at Matter Park.There is a free shuttle service during the Independence Day Celebration. The shuttle service will run from the mall behind Roses off of West Braewick Drive, from 5-10pm on Friday evening, July 3rd.*There is no accessible parking in Matter Park. Motorists who need disability friendly ...read more

Sponsorship opportunities for the Amplify Marion Music & Food Festival are now available. The event will take place on September 19th at Matter Park and feature local and nationally acclaimed performing artists. Entry is free for all ages, and the event is hosted by the City of Marion. For more information, contact: Marion Parks & Recreation DepartmentMichelle Pond mpond@cityofmarion.in.gov | ...read more

Chamber Members can save $8.00 per ticket by using the promotional code "CHAMBER" when purchasing tickets.  

Three elementary students honored in statewide art competition   Three Marion elementary students were selected as regional winners in a prestigious statewide art exhibition. They join two MHS students whose awards were previously announced. Orion Coffey, Riverview Elementary 2nd-grader, Mayvani Gray, Allen Elementary 4th-grader, and Ja'Marla Hill, Allen Elementary 2nd-grader, were honored ...read more

Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo School of Business recognized the achievements of its students at its annual recognition ceremony Thursday (May 7) in Kresge Auditorium. Dean Chittibabu Govindarajalu said the academic year has been exciting and fruitful for the School, especially due to the academic achievements of its students. He cited the Entrepreneurship Club’s multiple ...read more

Free workshop to explore the role of play, storytelling, in STEM learning KOKOMO, Ind. — Teachers are invited to learn how to enhance STEM education through storytelling and play, at a free workshop Thursday, April 23, at Indiana University Kokomo. Playing with Dolls & STEM in the Classroom incorporates Friends Forever Club dolls, each of which has a STEM interest and story.   Christina ...read more

How Mar­i­on Works Ep. 7 — Mar­i­on Design Co.‘s Co-founder/CEO Wendy Puffer dis­cuss­es the root of her busi­ness and her team’s thought­ful approach to assist indi­vid­u­als, busi­ness­es, and orga­ni­za­tions large and small in reach­ing their goals. Listen at https://cityofmarion.in.gov/news-events/hmw-standout-business-episode-wendy-puffer-of-marion-design-co

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