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September 3-17, 2025
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Each issue of Arts & Rec brings you a curated roundup of standout arts, culture, and entertainment event recommendations across East Central Indiana, so you always know what’s worth checking out. Whether it’s indie concerts, fairs and festivals, local theater, or family-friendly happenings, we’ve got your cultural calendar covered.
This issue was prepared by our Manager of Business Operations, Heather Hines. Read more about Heather below.
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Experience the Andersontown Powwow
Saturday, Sept 6 (approx. 10:30 AM–10 PM)
Sunday, Sept 7 (approx. 10:30 AM–4 PM)
Buelah Park, 503-599 S. Park Ave, Alexandria, IN 46001
Celebrate Native American culture, history, and traditions at the Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market, September 6-7 in Alexandria, IN.
This family-friendly event brings together Native dancers, drummers, storytellers, and artisans from across the country. Browse authentic Native American crafts and art, enjoy traditional food, and watch the colorful Grand Entry of dancers in full regalia.
The Andersontown Powwow is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of heritage and a chance to learn about the traditions that continue to inspire and strengthen Native communities today.
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Celebrate Fall at the 55th Annual Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival
September 5-7
Friday 11 AM–9 PM, Saturday 9 AM–9 PM, and Sunday 9 AM–4 PM
Matthews, Indiana
Get ready for a weekend of community fun next to the beautiful 1877 Cumberland Covered Bridge in Matthews, Indiana! Enjoy bargain admission ($2 for adults; free for kids 10 and under), free parking, live music, crafts, antique tractor displays, family rides, and the famous Lions Club frosted malts.
Hosted by the Matthews Lions Club, this event offers charming, hometown excitement rooted in tradition and local history. Don’t miss it!
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Step Back to Muncie’s Gas Boom Days
September 13-14
Saturday 11 AM–6 PM and Sunday 11 AM–5 PM
Old Washington Street Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of the Emily Kimbrough Historic District. Stroll among Victorian-era homes, enjoy artisan demos, live music, food trucks, and explore a special kids’ craft zone on Saturday (11 AM–2 PM).
Don’t miss this vibrant mix of history, creativity, and community spirit!
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Rest is Resistance
Actively choosing rest, especially in a society that prioritizes constant productivity and overwork, is a form of pushing back against oppressive systems like capitalism and white supremacy. It's about reclaiming one's body and humanity by rejecting the idea that worth is tied to output and recognizing rest as a fundamental human need and a right.
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Get to know Heather
Heather Marie Hines joined Ball State Public Media in February 2022. She grew up just outside of Muncie in Selma, IN, graduating from Wapahani High School before moving to New Orleans. Heather returned to Selma in February 2013 with a BS in Accounting and a Master's in Business Administration from Western Governors University. She has worked in non-profits for several years before joining Ball State Public Media.
Since joining the Ball State community, Heather has participated in Safe Zone Training for LGBTQ+ and a program to become an Inclusive Excellence Ambassador. When not working, Heather takes care of her menagerie of dogs, chickens, tortoises, turtles, frogs, reptiles, beetles, and snails.
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The story of Prohibition's rise and fall is a compelling saga that goes far beyond the oft-told tales of gangsters, flappers, and speakeasies, to reveal a complicated and divided nation in the throes of momentous transformation.
Airs Friday, September 5, 12, 19
at 9 p.m. on Ball State PBS
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Saya Gray @sayagraymusic stops by for a World Cafe Session with host, Raina Douris.
Recorded at WXPN's performance studios in Philadelphia on 01.23.25.
World Café can be heard on IPR weeknights from 8-10 p.m. (except Thursdays).
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