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Buy One Ticket Get One Free for THIS Week's DCOM: Live Show at GCPAC!
Get ready for A Night to Remember with DCOM: Live!, the ultimate tribute concert celebrating Disney Channel Original Movies. This high-energy production features six Broadway-caliber vocalists and a dynamic live band performing fan-favorite songs from Zenon to Zombies! Featured FavoritesHigh School MusicalCamp RockThe Cheetah GirlsDescendantsHannah MontanaLizzie McGuireThe Jonas Brothers And more Disney Channel favorites Why Audiences Love It Packed with nostalgia, iconic choreography, and
Amplify Marion Music & Food Festival Seeking Sponsors
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 | 765-293-0059amplifymarion.livefacebook.com/amplifymarion View the flyer below, or download a copy here.
The Legends, the Legacies, and the Heart Presentation
On Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 PM, Torianna McNair will present “The Legends, the Legacies, the Heart: Black History Stories in Our Chronicle-Tribune Photo Collection.” McNair will share a selection of stories found in her research of Black history photographs in the History Center's Chronicle-Tribune photo collection. This event will be hosted in the Forrest Room, located on the third floor of the History Center.
Art Class Creates Metal Sculptures for New Mini Golf Course
Artwork created by an IU Kokomo sculpture class enhances the experience of local mini golfers at the newly opened Kokomo Little Links. Students in a sculpture class led by Gregory Steel, professor of fine arts, created two large-scale metal sculptures for the miniature golf course, built in Cutler Park and operated by Bridges Outreach. The first, titled Bridge, includes three metal pillars that will be connected by steel cables when the cables arrive. The second, Putt, represents a putter and ball, and
Gas City Performing Arts Center Offers Discounted Tickets for GGC Chamber Members
Chamber Members can save $8.00 per ticket by using the promotional code "CHAMBER" when purchasing tickets.
Marion Arts Commission Presents Gather at 202: An Outdoor Concert Series
Marion Arts Commission is thrilled to introduce our brand new summer concert series, Gather At 202, kicking off at Penrod Plaza! Through the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, every Friday night we’re bringing you great tunes, good community vibes, and the perfect excuse to kick off your weekend right. High volume, low maintenance—just the way summer should be. Here is everything you need to know to lock it into your calendar: THE DETAILSWhen: Friday Evenings | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMDates: May 22nd
Three elementary students honored in statewide art competition
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 for their art works submitted to the Juried Exhibition of Student Art in conjunction with the Quadrennial
School of Business lauds success of students at year-end celebration
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 business fairs, the student-led LEAD Conference, volunteer tax preparation services by accounting students to
Marion students earn top awards at Indiana Thespians State Conference
Marion Community Schools congratulates 13 of our students who earned 15 top awards at the annual Indiana Thespians State Conference. The students, who are all also enrolled in the CSA Arts Academy, attended the conference with the International Thespian Society troupe at the Marion Community School of the Arts. Congratulations to these Marion students, who all earned Superior rankings in the prestigious International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys for short), recognizing the highest level of
Culture Fest invites campus community to celebrate its people
KOKOMO, Ind. — The sweet scent of coconut soup and the sounds of percussion filled the air in Indiana University Kokomo’s Alumni Hall Tuesday (April 14), as students, faculty, and staff celebrated Culture Fest. The event invites all to experience a day centered on culture, community, and connection. Hosted by the Multicultural Center and the International Student Organization, it offered tastes of international food and candy, informational posters, and the chance to meet and talk to people from a
Free Workshop to Explore the Role of Play & Storytelling in STEM Learning
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 Romero, associate professor of education, and Jennifer McNeany, assistant clinical professor in school psychology,
Formal Tea at the Mansion
Celebrate the ladies, both young and young at heart in your life with a formal tea service at the Historic Mansion for Mother's Day month. Pre-Paid Reservations required. Buy Tickets at: Formal Tea | Hostess House
HMW Standout Business Episode: Wendy Puffer of Marion Design Co.
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
America at 250: Reflections on Community Exhibit at Minnetrista
What does it mean to be an American? Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to explore this question in America at 250: Reflections on Community, on view April 4 through October 25, 2026, in the Center Building’s Gallery 2. As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this interactive exhibition centers on the people and perspectives that shape American identity today. Through dialogue, storytelling, and shared reflection, visitors are invited to consider their own experiences—and how individual
Lisa Edwards on How Marion Works: The Podcast
Catch the Latest How Marion Works Podcast ft. Lisa Edwards of MFD