Apr 1, 2025
Today
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Beginning Genealogy 10am to 11:30am @ Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance 9132 W Smith Street, Yorktown
Cost: Free, but reservations are required at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Ages: 18+ Class meets four Tuesdays, April 1-22, 2025; 10-11:30 a.m. at the Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Twp. Historical Alliance, 9132 W Smith Street, in Yorktown. Cost is free, but reservations are required (REGISTER ONLINE).
Tracing your roots is a meaningful way to document your family’s history and pass it on to future generations. With the wealth of online resources available today, genealogy has become more accessible than ever.
This free, four-week class is designed for beginners with little or no experience in genealogy.
You’ll learn:
- How to start building your family tree
- Essential forms and documents for research
- Tips for organizing and managing your findings
- Free online tools and genealogy software
This class has long been held at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, but we decided to move it to the Alliance’s newly established genealogy center this semester. That way you'll have access to city directories, maps, periodicals, records, databases, and computers to support your research. And don't worry—you don’t have to be from Yorktown to take advantage of these resources!
Meet Your Instructor: Karen Good, president of the Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance and county genealogist, brings a wealth of knowledge in genealogy and local history to the table. She presents monthly history programs and leads "Ancestor Hunters," a genealogy group that meets the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Monday, March 31 and Karen will discuss "Women's History and Female Ancestor Resources."
Eggcellent Adventure 11am to 1pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Child: $8 for non members, free for MCM members Join us for an Eggcellent Adventure as we learn about the different parts of an egg, observe the developmental stages of an embryo, and learn how to care for baby chicks after they hatch!! This 4 week educational program begins on Tuesday, March 11 from 11am- 1pm. Each week will include a lesson and activities provided by a 4-H Youth Extension Educator as well as time to explore the museum exhibits. This program is included with museum admission or free for Muncie Children’s Museum Members. Registration is required to participate and limited spots are available. Scan the QR Code or click HERE to register.
Apr 2, 2025
Tomorrow
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Spring Break @ Muncie Children's Museum 10am to 5pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $8 for non members, free for MCM members Spring Break @ Muncie Children’s Museum
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Spring Break? Join us for an exciting week of activities as we explore our creative side! Children will have the opportunity to assist in the making of a hanging art piece to be displayed at the Muncie Children’s Museum, enjoy a hands-on (and tasty) activity as they learn about color theory, and participate in a mural scavenger hunt!
Spring Break activities will be offered in two sessions-March 26-28 and April 2-4. Activities are included with museum admission and free for MCM members.
- Culture Exchanges 12pm to 1pm @ L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University Rinker Center Room 102 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the culture, life, and history of a country? This is your chance! During our Culture Exchange events, the Rinker Center for Global Affairs (RCGA) invites guest speakers from all over the world to share an inside look into their country.
Apr 3, 2025
This Thursday
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MFA Thesis Exhibitions: Glass and Ceramics (reception) 10am to 4pm @ Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University Ned and Gloria Griner Gallery 1001 N. McKinley Ave.
The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). A reception will be held on April 3rd from 4-6pm in the gallery, AJ101. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of our seniors!
Show Titles:
Mary Vozenilek: “You Are Not Alone”
Michelle Pokorny: “Conversations About Conservation”
Anna Grabowski : “I Can’t See Through My Thoughts”Spring Break @ Muncie Children's Museum 10am to 5pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $8 for non members, free for MCM members Spring Break @ Muncie Children’s Museum
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Spring Break? Join us for an exciting week of activities as we explore our creative side! Children will have the opportunity to assist in the making of a hanging art piece to be displayed at the Muncie Children’s Museum, enjoy a hands-on (and tasty) activity as they learn about color theory, and participate in a mural scavenger hunt!
Spring Break activities will be offered in two sessions-March 26-28 and April 2-4. Activities are included with museum admission and free for MCM members.
Muncie Makers Market - Indoors for April's First Thursday! 5pm to 8pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts Great Room - Second Floor 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
It's too chilly, so the Muncie Makers Market is on hiatus for our sidewalk setup until May 1st - but we still have a fun First Thursday planned this month! We look forward to telling you all about our busy 2025 Season! Come see us Thursday, April 3rd from 5-8p at Cornerstone Center for the Arts as we join many local Artisans for the evening. Shop INDOORS with FREE parking for the April 2025 First Thursday!
The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly on the sidewalks at Adamns & Walnut every First Thursday, indoors at MadJax Maker Force every Third Thursday, and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE our posts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
Live Geode Slicing during First Thursday 5pm to 8pm @ Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities during the Muncie Maker’s Market 111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: prices staring at just $5 April's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown Muncie Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
111 Arts Gallery
Art at the Murray
Bob Ross Workshop at Art at the Murray
Fox and Sparrow Tattoo
Aimee Maychack at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co.
Mike Prater at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co.
Laura McCormick at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Kat's Crystals Geode Slicing Event
Cherry Chub at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Diane Burrell, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month"
Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
111 Arts Gallery
111 E. Main
Pop up show from (riot girl press). Hokies catalog, shirts, original art prints, stickers etc. Self- published local artist feminist activist!Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
Art at the Murray is bustling! Enjoy refreshments in the second floor mini gallery while perusing our latest featured art installation by our very own Joshua Dunckel of Dunckel Haus Photography, The Heron's Lure. Certified Bob Ross Instructor Chris Taylor will be leading a painting workshop for registered painters demonstrating the Joy of Painting, a rare peek into the experiences you can enjoy in his painting studio. Carrie Wright is featuring a one-night-only discount on works created prior to 2024. Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) will be exhibiting photography, woodcut, drawing and assemblage Art in 310. Next door in 309 is Kathryn Kesterson of Hoosier Kin Genealogy where there are maps of all sorts on the walls and a friendly smile to answer your questions. Across the hall, our newest addition to the Art at the Murray family, Mary Wilhoite, will welcome you to her brand new jewelry making studio space. And in that gorgeous third floor corner, visit Dunckel Haus Photography.Bob Ross Workshop at April’s First Thursday! Join in the fun at Muncie’s First Thursday with a discounted painting workshop. You’ll paint a version of Bob’s Misty Rolling Hills and experience The Joy of Painting® first hand, all while enjoying Art at The Murray.
This is an intimate class with personalized instruction from Chris. Limited seats available. Canvas and use of all Bob Ross. These classes are geared for individuals or small groups with ample instruction time. First timers with no prior experience welcome! Ages 13-and-up only.Register here!
** Upon registration, you will be notified on confirmation and payment options. Workshops must be paid in advance or in person on the date selected.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Muncie Studio & Gallery
12 X 16 | Misty Rolling Hills | S08, EP01 | $65Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Explore the work of this month's gallery artist, Laura McCormick, and our many art vendors from 5-8pm. Stay a little longer from 7-9pm for the Songwriter Sessions featuring performers Chery Chub and Cari Cambridge. All events are located on the 2nd Floor of Cornerstone Center for the Arts.Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
304 S. Walnut
Stop by to discuss your next tattoo or snag a custom walk-in. Feeling reckless? Grab a friend and take your chances with our Get What You Get Machine! 1-8pm.Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main
First Thursday opening party for Aimee Maychack and Michael Prater, Thursday, April 3, 5 - 8 pm: Gordy Fine Art and Framing is proud to highlight the art of two artists, Aimee Maychack and Michael Prater. The party will be on First Thursday, April 3, from 5-8 pm.The artists will be on hand. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.
Aimee is primarily a printmaker who often works with linoleum blocks known as Linocut. A linocut is a type of relief print with a lot of similarities to woodblock printing in the way it yields heavy lines with dramatic and expressive results. Essentially, the artist carves an image into a linoleum block and what's left of the block is inked and printed. Sometimes Aimee adds color using gouache which is an opaque watercolor paint. Aimee is also a flight paramedic on IU Health LifeLine. Sometimes her images are composed with unusual perspective. Her work inside flying helicopters exposes her to these different viewpoints daily and much more than those of us who view the world from ground level.
Michael Prater is well known for his dramatic drawings where he uses heavy black lines to conjure dark images that are lit from an unusual angle with an artificial light source. In this show they are mostly self-portraits that reveal an inner struggle. Michael is Associate Professor of Art Education at Ball State who has experience as a graphic artist. His aggressive approach to drawing yields imagery well suited to visualizing the internal and external toll of aging and the emotions that go with it.
At 6:15, Aimee and Michael will speak about their work and their processes.
The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery and at gordyframing.com through May 3, 2025.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422
Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8 PM for our Live Geode Slicing Event! Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful, sparkling crystals. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won't want to miss! Prices start at just $5.Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Step into a world where ancient creativity meets futuristic innovation at April First Thursday, as MadJax presents ‘Space Age | Stone Age’—an immersive celebration of art, design, and making that transcends time. This collaborative experience blends the forward-thinking vision of the Space Age with the raw ingenuity of the Stone Age.
This immersive and interactive event will feature a diverse mix of local artists, makers, and vendors, transforming MadJax into a space where technology, craftsmanship, and art converge. Visitors can explore hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and creative vendor spaces showcasing everything from fine art to handcrafted goods, experimental designs, and innovative fabrications.
On display will be: A community cave wall for drawings and signatures, 6’ diameter 60s-style flying saucer created with Midwest Metal Products, Functional caveman keyboard created with the Glowforge machine.
Art and handmade items for sale from: Greggor Rodriguez, Michael Evans, Leon Crosby, Casey Myers, Bryan Worden, Jeff Pearson, Jen Amos, East Central Neighborhood Association, Martina Tego, Zachary Slaven, Megan Brock, JR Jameson, Meeshy Cass, Olivia Grace, Maranda Lulajohnson, Beyond I Can, and more!Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
The Muncie Artists Guild’s featured Artist of the Month for April is Diane Burrell, Painter, Enamellist, and TeacherDiane’s Life as an artist has evolved over 55 years, yet the source of inspiration has remained constant. She is affected by her surroundings where she lives and works in her home studio on a lake in North Anderson. The abundant ever-present fodder, wildlife, deer, blue herons, eagles, osprey, waterfowl, and fish provide a constant source of tranquility, and subject matter, which is revealed through the exploration and use of color in multiple layers of acrylic paint or enameling, (which is Glass fired onto metal at 1,450 degrees.) Other sources for subject matter come from her dedication to serving others through a food assistance program at Trinity Episcopal church. She is energized by sharing her experiences through teaching and displaying her art.
Diane graduated from Ball State University in 1988. She continued her graduate work through 1995. She is an art teacher with an emphasis in painting, metal design, and enameling. Diane taught art at Daleville Community Schools and is retired from South Madison School Corporation in Pendleton Indiana. She continues to teach classes in painting and enameling to all ages at Pendleton Artist Society, Gallery 119 on a regular basis. Diane has won numerous awards from: the Indiana State Fair, Madison County Artist Society, Pendleton Artist Society, and Muncie Artist Guild and was accepted into the Hoosier Salon.
MuncieArts
Dreaming with MuncieArts: Stop into Muncie Civic Theatre and meet us in the lobby to talk about MuncieArts and its future, share your ideas, learn about what we do, and dream big. Pick up information from other arts and culture organizations to find out more about the extraordinary activities we have in Muncie and Delaware County to help make your spring and summer plans. We look forward to seeing you!Muncie Arts and Culture Council (aka MuncieArts)
216 E Main St.
5–7 pm (special hours)Muncie Makers Market
Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 E. Main)
Not quite ready for sidewalk setup, so we invite you to have some First Thursday fun with the Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts! We will have many items from our local Growers & Makers for sale on Thursday, March 6th from 5-8pm! Join us, and many other local Artisans, for live music and great shopping INDOORS - FREE parking. We look forward to seeing everyone at Magic City Brewfest in April, at our return to the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut for First Thursdays in May, and indoors at MadJax Maker Force for Third Thursdays starting in April too!Apr 4, 2025
This Friday
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Spring Break @ Muncie Children's Museum 10am to 5pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $8 for non members, free for MCM members Spring Break @ Muncie Children’s Museum
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Spring Break? Join us for an exciting week of activities as we explore our creative side! Children will have the opportunity to assist in the making of a hanging art piece to be displayed at the Muncie Children’s Museum, enjoy a hands-on (and tasty) activity as they learn about color theory, and participate in a mural scavenger hunt!
Spring Break activities will be offered in two sessions-March 26-28 and April 2-4. Activities are included with museum admission and free for MCM members.
University Singers 61st Annual Spectacular 7pm @ Emens Auditorium, Ball State University 1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: In Advance: Adult: $20 BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 BSU Students: $15 Youth (Ages 18 and under): $15 Senior (Ages 65+): $15 At the Door: Adult: $25 BSU Faculty/Staff: $20 BSU Students: $20 Youth (Ages 18 a Celebrate 61 fabulous years with the Ball State University Singers, Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors! The University Singers have been recognized since 1964 as one of America’s top collegiate entertainment organizations. You won’t want to miss this gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza!
The Children's show will be Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
Spring Opera - Cendrillon 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door About
For their spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present Cendrillon by Pauline Viardot.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
There will be two performances. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and the second performance is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. 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 at the performance venue
**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. This garage is free on weekends.
Apr 5, 2025
This Saturday
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Muncie Cars & Coffee
9am to 12pm @
Corner of Walnut & Charles Streets
Old National Bank Parking Lot
116 W Charles St, Muncie, IN 47305
Open to all years, makes and models. Come out, check out the vehicles and talk Cars with other gear heads and car enthusiasts. Hosted by the Muncie Volkswagen Club.
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
Muncie Makers Market at the 2025 Magic City Brewfest 2pm to 5pm @ Madjax Muncie Throughout the First Floor 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
Cost: $45 Presale Tickets Ages: 21+ Sip & Shop with the Muncie Makers Market at the 2025 Magic City Brewfest! We are all homemade, handmade, and locally grown - #ShopSmall and have FUN!
Brewfest Tickets are limited, get yours TODAY:
https://www.downtownmuncie.org/brewfest
•Vendors must register in advance.
🍻 2025 Magic City Brewfest! 🥂 2pm to 5pm @ MadJax Maker Force 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47305
Cost: $45 Ages: 21+ Get ready for a day filled with craft beer, winery, distillery, and NA offerings, music, artisans, and makers and an atmosphere that's nothing short of magical! 🍻 It’s a vibrant gathering of craft enthusiasts and brewers—both local and beyond–showcasing their finest creations and the perfect blend of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just looking for a good time, this event promises something for everyone.
Explore with us not only tantalizing tastes, but visit and experience some of the artisan and maker magic from the creators of Muncie Makers Market, the talented representatives of “Songwriters Sessions,” and the makers who call Madjax home. Experience the special Magic in Muncie!
Get the VIP experience with a pre-reception, available to 75 lucky folks. VIPs can join us at 7 Rock Brew, located just 2 blocks north of Madjax., for a private pre-reception hosted by Kim Sherwood and sponsored by Elm Street Brewing. Your VIP ticket will include some yummy nosh, special brew samples from the vault, a behind-the-scenes 7 Rock Brewery tour from 12:30–1:30 pm, exclusive parking with a shuttle to and from Madjax provided by Alford Rods and Kustoms along with 30 minute early admission to the Magic City Brewfest!
This is a 21+ event. Madjax is located at 515 E. Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47305.
🎟 TICKETS:
https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/magic-city-brewfest-muncie-4-5-2025
University Singers 61st Annual Spectacular 3pm @ Emens Auditorium, Ball State University 1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: In Advance: Adult: $20 BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 BSU Students: $15 Youth (Ages 18 and under): $15 Senior (Ages 65+): $15 At the Door: Adult: $25 BSU Faculty/Staff: $20 BSU Students: $20 Youth (Ages 18 a Celebrate 61 fabulous years with the Ball State University Singers, Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors! The University Singers have been recognized since 1964 as one of America’s top collegiate entertainment organizations. You won’t want to miss this gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza!
The Children's show will be Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
Steampunk Monthly Meet-up 6pm @ Common Market Look for the Top Hats and Fancy Clothing you cant miss us 900 W 8th Street Muncie
The Steampunk Consortium continues to host a Monthly Meet-up for members and friends who enjoy dressing up and coming out to spend a little time in the good company of friends.
Please feel free to join us at Common Market.
Pizza and other foods, as well as beverages, are available for purchase. There is no other cover charge for attending.
This is an excellent opportunity to show off the outfits you have been creating, learn of ideas for future steampunk-themed adventures, and enjoy friendships in a safe environment.
We encourage you to dress up in your steampunk-themed finest, but it is not required.
Karaoke is also provided for those who wish to present.
Common Market: 900 W 8th St, Muncie, IN 47302
6p to closing (or whenever you are ready to depart)Apr 6, 2025
This Sunday
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Spring Opera - Cendrillon 3pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door About
For their spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present Cendrillion by Pauline Viardot.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
There will be two performances. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and the second performance is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. 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 at the performance venue
**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. This garage is free on weekends.
Stitch 'n Bitch 3pm @ 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 at 3p. 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!
Apr 9, 2025
Wednesday
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Weathering Time and For the Love of Trees: Lens-based Artwork by Nancy Floyd - Artist Talk 6pm @ Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University Room 225 1001 N. McKinley Ave.
Nancy Floyd has been a visual artist for over 40 years. Her interests include the aging female body, the passage of time, barren landscapes, and trees. She uses photography, video, and mixed-media to address the ways in which lens-based media can connect deeply with experience and memory. Floyd has received numerous grants and awards including a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship, the 2019 International Center of Photography / GOST Books First Photo Book Award, a 2018 Aaron Siskind Photography Fellowship and a 2014 John Gutmann Photography Fellowship.
Floyd holds a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA from Columbia College Chicago, and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. She is Emerita Professor in the Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design at Georgia State University in Atlanta and lives in Bend, Oregon.Vore Arts Fund public board meeting 7pm @ Virtual Event
The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.
Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 7:30pm @ Emens Auditorium, Ball State University 1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $35-$45 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “RESPECT,” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.
Apr 11, 2025
Friday
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Cooking Night
5pm to 6:30pm @
L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University
Rinker Center Room 102
2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Calling all pro chefs, amateur chefs, and anyone who can’t cook but wants to learn how to make a delicious international dish! The Rinker Center for Global Affairs (RCGA) is hosting a cooking night, where you can learn to make Indian Chana and Bindhi Masala.
Space is limited, so if you’re interested, RSVP by emailing rcgaevents@bsu.edu on or before Wednesday, April 9.
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show 5pm to 6pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Willy Wonka JR. 7pm @ Northside Middle School Auditorium 2400 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Cost: $5 at the door The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
- April 11th at 7:30 P.M.
- April 12th at 2:00 P.M. and & 7:00 P.M.
As If, Cassandra 7pm @ Muncie Civic Studio Theatre 222 E. Main St.
Cost: Adults: $15, Students: $12 Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!
- April 11th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 12th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 13th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
A modern twist on the ancient Cassandra story, we follow cheerleader and high school senior Cassie as she attempts to thwart a tragic fate. Prom is approaching, which Cassie is dreading because of a dark and deadly premonition. Is it possible to convince her friends she's not nuts and avoid the inevitable.
This production is done in partnership with Muncie Civic Theatre.
Blood Wedding 7:30pm @ Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University 2210 W Campus Dr, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Blood Wedding
Choreographed by Veronica Santoyo and Susan Koper
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 11-12, 15-18 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 13, 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Ball State Chamber Choir 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
Concluding their season in style, Chamber Choir members demonstrate their virtuosity and expressive talents with an ambitious program of music both old and new. Led by conductor Andrew Crow.
The Chamber Choir is the university’s most prestigious concert choir, typically comprised of 32 singers: mostly upper-level music majors and graduate students.
Program
Program to be announced.
Tickets
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. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
- Culture Exchanges 12pm to 1pm @ L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University Rinker Center Room 102 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306