Sep 23, 2026
Today
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Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10am @
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Ball State University
Art and Journalism Building, First Floor
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
Normal Hours
- M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.
The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.
Glass Mosaic Panel: Birds and Butterflies (Two-Day Workshop)
5:30pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $85.00 Ages: 18+ 
September 23 and 24; 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Education Center
Cost: $85 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+
Create your own glass mosaic in this two-day, hands-on workshop. Participants will design and complete a 6" x 8" mosaic panel using a variety of colorful glass. Choose from provided bird and butterfly patterns or bring your own inspiration to create a design that’s uniquely yours. All tools and supplies will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.This Event Runs From Sep 23, 2026, 5:30pm to Sep 24, 2026, 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Black Scare Red Scare: Chapter 2
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
This Wednesday, we will be reading excerpts from “Black Scare, Red Scare” by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly. This book examines how the state used anti-black repression and anti-communist repression to continue to entrench the country into capitalist domination and as a tool of imperialism.
We will be focusing on Chapter 2 and how radical blackness became the predominant threat of the U.S. capitalist racist system as the Red Scare/Black Scare challenged the Americanism and White supremacy that is imbedded in the roots of this country.
Join us in person or over zoom to read and explore these topics further!
- Ball State Jazz Ensembles 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $10 advance, $12 at door Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli. Saxophonist, Flutist, and Educator Sharel Cassitt will appear as a guest artist. Cassitt is prominent on the New York and Chicago jazz scenes. Voted the 2023 "Rising Star Alto Saxophone", she is in the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award.
Learn more about the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.
- Open Mic with India Potter 8pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Sign-up or just enjoy the local musicians, poets, and comedians hosted by 2025 DWNTWN idol winner India Potter. Roho’s carefully crafts artisan cocktails and has wonderful service. It’s an intimate space so come prepared to make new friends!
Sep 24, 2026
Tomorrow
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Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10am @
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Ball State University
Art and Journalism Building, First Floor
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
Normal Hours
- M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.
The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.- F.A.M.E.: Fall Arts and Music Extravaganza 5pm to 8pm @ Brown Family Amphitheater, Ball State University
Come preview some of what the College of Fine Arts has to offer - enjoy performances from Studio Band, University Singers, and more!
- Hear about upcoming Theatre and Dance productions
- See a sampling of our music ensembles
- View art made by our students and buy some for yourself or a friend
- Meet clubs and student organizations that fit your interests
- Enjoy a variety of foods from on site food trucks
- Get CFA t-shirts and swag
Contact Stephanie Harshman (stephanie.harshman@bsu.edu) for accommodations for this event.
Glass Mosaic Panel: Birds and Butterflies (Two-Day Workshop)
5:30pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $85.00 Ages: 18+ September 23 and 24; 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Education Center
Cost: $85 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+
Create your own glass mosaic in this two-day, hands-on workshop. Participants will design and complete a 6" x 8" mosaic panel using a variety of colorful glass. Choose from provided bird and butterfly patterns or bring your own inspiration to create a design that’s uniquely yours. All tools and supplies will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.This Event Runs From Sep 23, 2026, 5:30pm to Sep 24, 2026, 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Experimental & Electronic Music Night
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chava's and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Cost: $7 or pay what you can (pwyc) 
Come out, support local artists, and enjoy some experimental & electronic music at the Muncie Liberation Studio!
Sep 25, 2026
This Friday
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Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10am @
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Ball State University
Art and Journalism Building, First Floor
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
Normal Hours
- M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.
The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.
Ball State Board of Trustees Protest
12pm @
Scramble Light, Ball State University
Join us this Friday to protest the Board of Trustees. They are the ruling body of our campus and use that power to serve their own material interests at the expense of students, faculty, and the community. Show them they can’t operate in silence, that we see who they are and what they do!
We will be rallying at the scramble light at 12pm then marching over to the student center to demonstrate our collective power.- Celebrating 100 Years of Homecoming 4:30pm to 6:30pm @ Bracken Library, Ball State University 1100 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Ball State University Libraries invites you to join in on a celebration of 100 years of homecoming. University Libraries Archives and Special Collections will exhibit memorabilia commemorating the rich history of homecoming at Ball State, including years of photos of the evolution of Charlie Cardinal. Event activities include games, live music, refreshments, and a presentation featuring Ball State President, Geoff Mearns talking about his decade of homecoming experiences at Ball State. The event will also be highlighted by Sherman Burdette of Fox 59 News.
"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 10+ 
Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.- Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie 6pm @ Worthen Arena, Ball State University 1699 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Get ready for an electrifying evening of sports as the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball team takes on the Western Michigan Broncos! Join us at the iconic Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana, where the energy is palpable and the excitement is contagious. Fans will be treated to an unforgettable atmosphere filled with cheers, team spirit, and the thrill of live competition. Whether you're a die-hard volleyball enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this match promises to deliver action-packed moments and unforgettable plays.
Don't miss your chance to witness the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie clash! Gather your friends and family, and come support your team in a vibrant setting that will have you on the edge of your seat. Be part of the excitement and secure your tickets today for an evening that celebrates athleticism and community spirit!- Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie 6pm @ Worthen Arena, Ball State University 1699 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball team takes on the Western Michigan Broncos in a thrilling match at Worthen Arena! Located in the heart of Muncie, Indiana, this event promises an unforgettable atmosphere filled with cheers, excitement, and the spirit of competition. Fans will be on the edge of their seats as these talented athletes showcase their skills and determination on the court.
Join us for the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie and experience the energy of live sports like never before. With the roar of the crowd and the thrill of each point, it's the perfect way to spend an evening with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this chance to support your team—secure your tickets today and be part of the action!- Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie 6pm @ Worthen Arena, Ball State University 1699 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Get ready for an exhilarating night of collegiate sports as the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball team takes on the Western Michigan Broncos at the iconic Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana! This thrilling matchup promises to be a showcase of skill, teamwork, and determination, all set against the vibrant backdrop of a packed arena filled with passionate fans. Feel the energy in the air as the teams battle it out on the court, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Join us for the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie and experience the excitement firsthand! Whether you're a die-hard volleyball fan or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—grab your tickets now and cheer on your team as they strive for victory!
Free AHB Jazz Concert
6pm to 8pm @
Muncie Senior Center
Outdoors, lawn seating (bring) ( INDOORS AT CENTER BUILDING IF INCLEMENT WEATHER)
2517 W 8th St, Muncie IN 47302
Catch this terrific pro-level Jazz Concert by America’s Hometown Band Combo — led by ’saxophone whiz’ George Wolfe — and help support the Senior Center with your chosen on-the-spot entry donation.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Ages 8+ 
Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Recommended for ages 8+.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—be advised.
Plan Your Visit to the PlanetariumPlease Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
- Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $10 advance, $12 at door The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of LaToya Webb. Wind Symphony are under the direction of Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands.
The Wind Ensemble will feature music by Zhou Tian, Harrison J. Collins, Haley Woodrow, Richard Wagner, and Vincent Persichetti. The Ensemble will also premiere Harrison J. Collin's two movement work titled, Soulsongs which is designed to musically encapsulate two life-ideas that have helped him and which he hopes to share with others: 1.) You gotta love, and 2.) You gotta fight for love. The concert will conclude with a large-scale work titled, Symphony for Band by Vincent Persichetti.
The Ensemble will be guest conducted by the following two Graduate Assistants: Ewerton Siqueira Ravelli, Master of Music in Wind Conducting | Bryen Warfield, Doctor of Arts in Wind Conducting
Learn more about the Ball State University Bands.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.
Sep 26, 2026
This Saturday
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Linocut Sticker Workshop
3pm to 5:30pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
in between China express and the vacant two cats mural lot
1809 W University Avenue
Cost: 10$ at the door Ages: 12+ (small blades are used) 
linocut sticker workshop
Join us for a community Linocut Workshop, where you'll learn to create your own linocut stickers from beginning to end! It’s fun for both beginner and seasoned printmakers alike!
Walk ins available but seats are limited! Reserve your seat by dming @Zoe.Rosie.Prints on Instagram
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: K through 3rd grade 
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.- Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie 4pm @ Worthen Arena, Ball State University 1699 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Get ready for an electrifying night of volleyball as the Ball State Cardinals take on the Western Michigan Broncos in a thrilling showdown at the Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana! The atmosphere will be buzzing with excitement as fans rally behind their teams, creating an unforgettable experience filled with energy and camaraderie. Whether you're a die-hard volleyball fan or just looking for a fun night out, this match promises to deliver intense action and spectacular plays.
Join us at the Ball State Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Broncos - Muncie event and witness the fierce competition firsthand. The Worthen Arena is the perfect backdrop for this high-stakes match, where every serve and spike will have you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exhilarating evening—grab your tickets now and cheer on your favorite team!
"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 10+ Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Ages 8+ Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Recommended for ages 8+.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—be advised.
Plan Your Visit to the PlanetariumPlease Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Liberation Open Mic
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Come out Saturday, September 26 at 7pm for our monthly Open Mic! This is a space to build people's power, deepen our sense of community, and reclaim art for working people. Bring your art, poetry, comedy, music, and other creative mediums that speak to collective liberation!
Call Out for performers is at 6:30pm.
“Art is a political act because it involves telling the truth” - June Jordan
Late Nite Catechism
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $49 
Late Nite Catechism is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students." Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards the "students" for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting their actions. However, even the most reluctant "students" will be clamoring to get into this Sister's class. The New York Times calls Late Nite Catechism “interactive theater at its best and full of laughs!”
Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/late-nite-catechism-touring-muncie-indiana-09-26-2026/event/050064D9E6892BF0
Sep 27, 2026
This Sunday
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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!
Join us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700
Cuplets - Open Mic Poetry
5pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Please join us for Cuplets, live “open mic” poetry at The Cup! 🎙️ Everyone is welcome! Read your words! Read the words of others! Come to enjoy others reading words! We are all looking forward to listening to everyone’s words!
Cuplets is for fellowship, not critique. We all clap at all the poems and we want to make friends. You CAN sit with us, every 4th Sunday at 5p. The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue in Muncie, Indiana - parking is in the back. Please support our host small business venue with your purchase from their menu as admission to Cuplets! ☕️ 🥯
∙ Cuplets has a YouTube Channel! 🍿 Check it out:
∙ Cuplets Facebook Group:
Facebook.com/groups/1596819023887658
∙ The Cup is on Instagram:
Instagram.com/TheCupInTheVillage
Sep 28, 2026
This Monday
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Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10am @
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Ball State University
Art and Journalism Building, First Floor
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
September 4 – October 9, 2026 | Reception and awards ceremony: September 11, 4-6 p.m.
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
Normal Hours
- M – F: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays.
The Beginnings 2026 exhibition showcases student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. We are pleased to offer awards in four categories (2D, 3D, 4D, and Drawing) and a Best in Show Award that is generously sponsored by Art Mart in the Village. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Foundations provides all first-year students in the studio art, animation, graphic design, and art education programs with the fundamental concepts of art and design through an intensive year-long studio-based experience in AFA 101 Drawing Studio, ADS 101 2D Foundations, ADS 102 3D Foundations, ADS 103 4D Foundations. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes critical thinking and making skills, conceptual development, process, collaboration, and experimentation. Students are introduced to the School of Art’s learning approaches and gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary practices in art and design.
Muncie Resists September Progressive Discussion Group
6pm to 7pm @
Kennedy Library
1700 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47304
Join us for our monthly Progressive Discussion Group to connect, converse, and collaborate with fellow resisters!
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