Apr 19, 2026
Today
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
Heintzelman Annual Free Tree Giveaway
10am @
Community Hub Garden
Next to Heintzelmam Hardwood Floors
Outdoors at Main & High, Downtown Muncie
Muncie Mama's Market - Spring
10am to 4pm @
Delaware County Fairgrounds
Memorial Building and Heartland Hall
1210 Wheeling Ave, Muncie IN
Cost: $4 at the door and 12 and under are free Muncie Mama’s Market – Spring Market!
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Memorial and Heartland)
10am-4pm
$4 at the door 12 and under are FREE
Join us for a vibrant spring market celebrating mamas, makers, and small businesses from our local community and all over Indiana! JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!
Shop from 110+ handmade vendors, featuring:
• Handmade goods & art
• Boutique items
• Home décor
• Kids & baby items
• Treats & sweets
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere that supports local creators and (mostly) women-owned businesses. Whether you’re shopping for something special, treating yourself for Mother's Day or just want a Girl's day out, Muncie Mama’s Market is the place to be.
High Quality Curated Shops
Family-friendly
Supporting small & local
Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss this one!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty Artist Series: Lisa Kozenko (oboe) and Catherine Kautsky (piano)
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
About
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community.
Critically acclaimed for her virtuosity and versatility, oboist Lisa Kozenko performs internationally as a soloist, chamber artist and orchestral musician. Ms. Kozenko has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Nova Filarmonia of Portugal, the National Orchestra of New York, the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra and the Greenwich Village Orchestra. Concert engagements include performances at the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C., the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago, the Frick Collection in Pittsburgh and the Trinity Noonday Series, Great Music in the Chapel Series, and Merkin Concert Hall in New York City.
Catherine Kautsky, Chair of Keyboard at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, has been lauded by the New York Times as “a pianist who can play Mozart and Schubert as though their sentiments and habits of speech coincided exactly with hers … The music spoke directly to the listener, with neither obfuscation nor pretense.” She was the 2016 winner of the Lawrence Excellence in Teaching Award, the 2013 winner of the university’s Faculty Convocation Award, and in 2017 she was honored with the George and Marjorie Olsen Chandler Chair in Music. Her recording of the Debussy Preludes, released by Centaur in September, 2014, was said to “bring out all the power, majesty, and mystery of Debussy’s conception,“ and a recording of the complete Brahms Sonatas for Violin and Piano was released in 2019 to top reviews. Ms. Kautsky, whose teachers included Rosina Lhevinne, Gyorgy Sebok, Leon Fleisher, Martin Canin, and Gilbert Kalish, has concertized widely, performing in major halls such as Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Recital Hall, the Phillips Collection, Jordan Hall, and the Chicago Cultural Center. She has soloed with numerous orchestras, including the St. Louis Symphony and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, and appeared frequently on public radio. She has spent two sabbaticals in Paris and played abroad in France, England, Italy, Spain, Poland, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Russia, and South Africa. Known as both a solo and collaborative performer, Ms. Kautsky has performed chamber music at the Aspen, Tanglewood, and Grand Teton Festivals, and presented masterclasses on five continents, including 2018 appearances in Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
Livestream
This recital will also be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
Free Admission
This recital is free and open to the public.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Stitch 'n Bitch
3pm to 6pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
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Marxist Reading Group
4pm to 6pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Hello, Dolly!
7:30pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.
Apr 20, 2026
Tomorrow
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
Apr 21, 2026
This Tuesday
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
From Manuscript to Market: Navigating the Path to Publication
2:30pm to 4:30pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University
2nd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $30 Ages: 18+ Tuesday, April 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $30
Limited to 15 students
Registration required
Please register online at:
https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057Ready to send your manuscript, poems, or stories into the world but not sure where to start? In this two-hour workshop, we’ll explore publishing options—from big houses and small presses to journals and self-publishing—answer your questions, and give you practical tools and inspiration to get your work published. Taught by Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist.
Instructor: Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist
Sight and Sound presents Digital Audio Fundamentals Workshop Presented Allen and Heath
6pm @
Sight and Sound Music Center
4341 W Williamsburg Blvd
Ready to take your sound to the next level? Join industry expert and Allen and Heath Rep. Steve Gridsby for an immersive workshop on the fundamentals of mixing on today's latest Digital Audio consoles by Allen & Heath! This course is designed for beginners and aspiring engineers alike. Whether you're still stuck on an old school analog console, or intimidated by the software feel of today modern consoles, this clinic is for you. Whether you are working with live music, podcasts, corporate, or houses of worship, this session will give you the essential tools to create clean, balanced, and professional mixes starting from square one.
We’ll break down key concepts including proper gain staging, EQ (equalization), compression, gating, and the effective use of effects like reverb and delay. We will touch on signal flow, console configuration and basic console setup and touting. You’ll learn not just what these tools do, but how and when to use them in real-world scenarios. This is not a lecture, it's hands on! You will be sitting at an Allen and Heath digital console and working through guided demonstrations and practical examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how each element shapes your sound—and how they all work together in a cohesive mix.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to set levels correctly with gain staging
• Sculpting tone and clarity using EQ
• Controlling dynamics with compression
• Cleaning up audio with gates
• Enhancing depth and space with FX
• Tips and workflows used by professionals
No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity and love for sound!
There are limited seats in front of a console for the hands on training, please call 7657440751 to RSVP to reserve your seat. If all console seats are full, we will still welcome everyone to listen to the training as well! If the class fills up early we may add 3pm sessions as well. This is subject to change.
This is one part of the 6 session workshop and training series! See other workshops below.
Tuesday April 21st Digital Audio Mixing Fundamentals Workshop Presented by Allen & Heath
Thursday April 23rd Advanced Concepts of Digital Audio Mixing Workshop Presented by Allen & Heath
Tuesday April 28th Microphone Bootcamp Presented by Shure Microphones
Wednesday April 29th Advanced Wireless Audio Systems Workshop presented by Shure
May 5th -7th Avolites Titan Console Training (Ticketed event, 3 days in depth lighting console course)
Tuesday May 12th Loudspeaker Fundamentals Workshop Presented by JBL
- Open mic night 7pm to 10pm @ Elm Street Brewing Company Elm st 519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
Open mic night every Tuesday at Elm St. Brewery, everyone is welcome! Student Discount with an ID
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 22, 2026
This Wednesday
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
Weekly Writer's Club Meetup
12pm to 1:30pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S06 E06—Snow Trail
5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
L.L. Ball Home
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: $75.00 April 22; 5–8 p.m.
Location: L.L. Ball Home
Cost: $75 | Member Discounts Apply
Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI®
Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Pre-registration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop
5pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
L.L. Ball Home
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $65.00
Cost: $65-95 | Member Discounts Apply | 14+
Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI®Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.
https://www.minnetrista.net/events?tag=Painting
Happens on the following Dates:
- Apr 22, 2026, 5:00pm to
May 22, 2026, 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) - May 8, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- May 13, 2026, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- May 21, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- May 27, 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Jun 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Jun 24, 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Jun 26, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
ASAP Painted Mug Workshop
6pm to 8pm @
Made in Muncie Pottery
313 South Walnut Street Muncie, Indiana 47305
Ages: 18+ FREE to Veterans, Vet Family, Military Spouses, Caregivers, Survivors, Current Service Members, Active, Reserve, and Guard.
Join us for the Painted Mug Workshop at veteran-owned Made In Muncie Pottery! Technique instruction, bare pottery for the project, all glazes and supplies, and firing of the project piece is provided! This workshop is designed to show you specialized techniques that you can add your own creativity!About the Instructor
Toren Scott is a clay artist and Navy veteran from Muncie, Indiana. He has been the owner of Made in Muncie Pottery since 2012. His work includes small batch production pottery, sculptures, and functional forms.
A Salute to Video Game Music with Ball State Jazz Ensembles
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door About
Enjoy a concert of video game tracks with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles!
Learn more about the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.
Prices
- General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
- Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
*One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office
Purchase Options
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
- Open Mic @ RoHo's w/ India Potter 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ Open Mic is here! Come flex your pipes and musical talents for RoHo's open mic, hosted by talented local musician India Potter!
Apr 23, 2026
This Thursday
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
- Youth Dungeons and Dragons 6pm to 8pm @ Muncie OUTreach LGBTQ+ Community Center Located on the 2nd floor of the YWCA 310 E Charles Street, Muncie IN 47305
Cost: Free Ages: 9-18 Players are welcome to join in at any time, players are not required to wait for a new game to start. Games generally run several weeks in a row before starting a new quest.
Duende Libre
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $19.50 advance, $24.50 at door, Youth $10 Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a “strikingly authentic blend.” Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. The result: A euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.
Comprising core members Alex Chadsey (bandleader and keys), Jeff Busch (percussion), and Farko Dosumov (bass), Duende Libre is collectively influenced by the trio’s direct connections with master musicians including Clinton Fearon, Dudley Nesbitt, Dave Hassel, Jesse Bannister, Chucho Valdés, Carlos Santana, Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores, and Joe Santiago.
The band effectively—and uniquely—calls attention to the space between contemporary jazz traditions and broader musical influences from around the globe. Informed by a cumulative century of devoted study, they answer to this with emphatic (and euphoric) sonic interpretations that effectively enrich the collective language of jazz itself.
World-class artists and musicians brought together in the Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee while attending the performance.
Hello, Dolly!
7:30pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
- UNO Tournament 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Join us April 23rd for our UNO TOURNAMENT!
This tournament will be done team style, with a twist!
4 person teams will enter but only 1 team member will leave victorious!
Sign-up your teams today!!
Apr 24, 2026
This Friday
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
Art for the people: Public Art Celebration Weekend
9am to 2pm @
Downtown
Join us for a special weekend celebrating Public Art!
From Friday to Saturday, we’re highlighting 8 public art installations across different locations. Each artwork will have its own dedicated time, date, and place.
To see the full schedule and all locations, please visit our website: https://www.munciearts.org/artforthepeople
Explore the city, discover each installation, and celebrate creativity with us!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Beginning Needlepoint
10am to 1pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $30 Ages: 18+ Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $30 (Includes project)
Limited to 15 students
Registration required
Please register online at:
https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057Looking for a creative, hands-on hobby with a modern twist? Try needlepointing! This isn’t your grandmother’s needlepoint. Today’s version is vibrant, customizable, and full of personality.
In each class, you'll design a one-of-a-kind piece by choosing your own thread colors and selecting from a variety of stitches using a helpful stitch guide. Every session features a new project, so there's always something fresh and inspiring to create.
Whether you're just starting out or have years of stitching under your belt, this class welcomes all skill levels—beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
Instructor: Linda Burkhardt, owner or Elegant Needleworks, Inc.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S14 E02—Meadow Brook Surprise
1pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
L.L. Ball Home
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: $65.00 Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
This workshop is held in the Bob Ross Experience studio, which is only accessible by stairs. Painting workshops are open to participants ages 14 and up. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Admission to the Bob Ross Experience exhibition is not included with workshop registration. All attendees must be registered to participate. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information.
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
Student Movement Series
6pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Torchworking: Basic Beads
6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Education Center
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: $55.00 Experience the power of heat and glass as you explore the art of handmade bead-making in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of torchworking as you shape and color molten glass into unique beads. This session offers a hands-on introduction to essential techniques in a fun and creative environment. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
"We Are Stars" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time.
Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.
- RoHo's Live Music: Laura Switzer 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ Join us as musician, Laura Switzer, takes the RoHo's stage!
- Wiesenthal, true stories 7pm @ Muncie Civic Theatre
Wiesenthal is an acclaimed one-man play written by and starring Tom Dugan that chronicles the life of Simon Wiesenthal, the Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. The show is a blend of memoir and suspense, portraying Wiesenthal with humor and humanity in his Vienna office.
Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door About
The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of LaToya Webb. Wind Symphony are under the direction of Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands.
Learn more about the Ball State University Bands.
Program
Wind Symphony
Downey Overture by Oscar Navarro
Stride by Kevin Day
American Riversongs by Pierre La Plante
Sleep by Eric Whitacre
The Dauntless Battalion by John Philip SousaWind Ensemble
Shoutout by Roshanne Etezady
Black Dog by Scott McAllister
Stomp by David Biedenbender
Symphony No. 2 by Kevin DayTickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
Prices
- General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
- Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
*One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office
Purchase Options
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Hello, Dolly!
7:30pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
- Youth Dungeons and Dragons 6pm to 8pm @ Muncie OUTreach LGBTQ+ Community Center Located on the 2nd floor of the YWCA 310 E Charles Street, Muncie IN 47305
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