THURSDAY, NOV. 19
EVENT
Jay County Winterfest, Christmas trees available for viewing at the courthouse, 120 N. Court St., Portland. Live nativity production, 6:30 p.m., old fire station, 110 N. Commerce St. Community sing and lighting of the Christmas tree, 7 p.m., courthouse.
LITERARY
A Novel Review, 6:30-9 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Showing My Sister’s Keeper. Discussion of book and film. Free and open to adults.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY
EVENT
Palmer Trucks Annual Truck Show, Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Product demonstrations, new product unveiling, life cycle cost education, fuel economy education, product training, special guests, food and prizes. Free admission with donation of canned food item. Info: www.palmertruckshow.com.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY
EVENT
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Rockers for Knockers Benefit, Beatniks Cafe, 123 E. Third St., Marion. Time: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Benefit for Cancer Services of Grant County’s BESS (Breast Education Screening Survival) program. Performances by Denny Buckler (country and rock), Midwest Hype (funk and reggae), The Coupe De Villains (rockabilly, surf rock), LateNite Jam (jam rock), Waldmere Revival (acoustic indie folk), Ramon Volz (acoustic rock), Eden’s Lost (emo rock) and Mudhippies (acoustic indie folk). Admission: Donations to provide free mammograms to women in need.
THEATER
Noises Off, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre, Ball State University, Muncie. Actors play actors playing actors in this look inside the trysts and triumphs of live theatre. Tickets: $12.50 general public, $11.50 faculty and staff, $9.50 seniors and $6.50 students. Box office: 285-8749 or boxoffice@bsu.edu.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 8 p.m., Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St., Muncie. Main Street Studio Theatre. Cost: $10 adults, $7 students. Box office: 288-PLAY.

FRIDAY, NOV. 20
ART
Calming Space for Thoughtful Meditation in the Museum, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. A self-directed experience with a dedicated quiet space available near the Amidha Buddha on the mezzanine.
EVENT
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 1-4:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First timers free, others $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.
Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Post 651, 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie.
MUSIC
Live Jazz, Heorot Pub and Draught House, 219 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Time: 9-midnight. Listen to the Shawn Salmon Jazz Trio.
Reminisce Band, 8-noon, AmVets Post 12, 7621 N. Ind. 3, Royerton. Time: 8-midnight. Playing ’50s and ’60s music.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
The Christmas Star, Planetarium, Ball State University, Muncie. Times: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The planetarium’s star projector and computer graphics will be used to simulate the sky of 2000 years ago to learn if the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible, has a natural explanation. Also explores the reasons for the celebration Christmas in December and ties to the winter solstice. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Observatory open after presentation, weather permitting.
MUSIC
Jagged Edge Band, 10 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. $2 cover.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY
EVENT
International Festival, Friday, 2-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m., Indiana State Fairground, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Ethnic artists, international merchandise and food, cultural displays, authentic ethnic entertainment and a naturalization ceremony. Free admission. Info: phubley@familyevents.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21
EVENT
Jay County Winterfest in Portland, Children’s Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., East Jay Middle School, E. Water St., featuring Mickey, Minnie and friends. Tickets available at the Jay County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $2.50 adults and $5 children; Kid’s Karnival, 8-11 a.m., East Jay Middle School, E. Water St.. Tickets: $.10 each; Carriage Rides, noon-3 p.m., courthouse, 121 N. Court St., free with a donation of a canned good for the food pantry; Bingo, noon-2 p.m., John Jay Center For Learning, 111 N. Meridian St.; Holiday Parade of Lights, downtown, 118 S. Meridian.
Free Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Muncie Children’s Museum, 515 S. High St., Muncie. Enjoy hands-on exhibits and free admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 286-1660 or www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Read Out! Storytime Marathon, noon-3 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie . Hosted by Ball State Chapter of Golden Key Honour Society. Volunteers will read aloud to children of all ages.
Big Foot: Myth or Reality?, 2-3 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Larry Battson of Wildlife Educational Services, Inc., will present a program about Sasquatch, also known as Big Foot. Stories and photos will be shared. Free and open to the public.
Knights of Pythias All-American Christmas Parade, 3 p.m., New Castle, Broad St., New Castle. Marching bands, mini-floats, children’s wagon floats, Murat Shrine Clowns and Santa Claus. Info: www.knightsofphythiasofnewcastle.com.
MUSIC
Saturday at the V.F.W., 8 p.m., VFW Post 651, 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie. T-bone steak dinners, $10, 5 p.m. Music by Dust til Dawn, 8 p.m.
Music at the Library, 3-4 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Performance by the Ball State University’s Songwriter Showcase. Free and open to the public.
Southern Breeze, Eagles Lodge 231, 1414 S. Batavia Ave., Muncie. Entertainment, 8-midnight. Steak special.
Stacy Mitchhart, 8 p.m., Key Palace Theatre, 123 S. Meridian St., Redkey. Cost: $20. Box office: www.keypalacetheatre.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22
DANCE
Super Singles Dance, White River Plaza, 702 S. Nichols Ave., Muncie. Time: 7-11 p.m. DJ Frances Simmons. $6 cover charge. Information call 358-3358 or 730-9135.
EVENT
Jay County Winterfest: Holiday Home Tours, noon-5 p.m., Jay County Chamber of Commerce, 118 S. Meridian, Portland. Tour 5 Jay County homes decorated for the holiday season. Cost: $5. Tickets available at the Jay County Chamber of Commerce. Info: (260) 726-4481.