by webmaster | Oct 9, 2020 | News/Blog
The Bob Ross Experience
From an unassuming public television studio in Muncie, IN, Bob Ross inspired generations of viewers with his soft-spoken voice and pallet knife. While “The Joy of Painting” is popular around the world, many people do not realize much of the series was filmed in the historic L.L. Ball home on Minnetrista’s campus.
His studio will be open for painting and workshops. There will also be chance to experience his many beautiful paintings. In Bob’s own words, “Beauty is everywhere-you only have to look to see it”.
To order tickets: http://www.minnetrista.net/bobrossexperience
Special “Bob Ross Special” Special hotel room prices from $89-$119 at participating hotels:
- Comfort Inn and Suites, Muncie, 765-587-0294
- Courtyard by Marriott, Muncie, 765-287-8550
- Fairfield by Marriott, Muncie 765-282-6666
- Hampton Inn and Suites, Muncie, IN, 765-288-8500
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Muncie, 765-289-4678
by webmaster | Sep 2, 2020 | Muncie Pop Culture
The NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation” ran from 2009-2015, and starred Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, and Rob Lowe. The popular show was about the antics of a fictitious city in Indiana (Pawnee, IN) and their public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their community a better place. The city Pawnee was based off of and has many reference to Muncie. Even the city map was created from the current Muncie map.
by webmaster | Sep 2, 2020 | Muncie Pop Culture
Famed American painter Bob Ross filmed his weekly half-hour The Joy of Painting show at TV station WIPB in Muncie from 1984 until the show ended in 1994. The show still airs today in syndication on PBS stations throughout the country, more than 20 years after Ross died at age 52 in 1995.
by webmaster | Sep 2, 2020 | Muncie Pop Culture
Jim Davis, cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Garfield, was born in Marion in 1945 and joined the faculty of Ball State University in 2016 as an adjunct professor. Odd stat: Davis’ first wife, Carolyn, was allergic to cats.
by webmaster | Sep 2, 2020 | Muncie Pop Culture
The well-known Ball Corporation that produces glass jars and lids for home canning began its long history in Muncie, starting its operation in 1889. Today, the company is headquartered in Broomfield, Colo.
