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

Concert at the Muncie Liberation Studio, 5$ cover 

free film screening and discussion 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18: 2:30-4 p.m.
Cost $55
Limited to 12 students
Reservations required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

This class is for anyone looking to preserve their memories, whether for personal reflection, to share with loved ones, or to publish. It's ideal whether you've already begun a memoir or are just starting to explore writing about your life.

You'll create a series of vignettes, short scenes or snapshots from your life, written in whatever style speaks to you: prose, poetry, dialogue, or even playwriting. No matter the form, the focus is on translating your thoughts into words, and this class will help you build that essential skill.

Over three sessions, you'll respond to writing prompts designed to help you "capture your life" on the page. You'll also have the chance to share your writing, ask questions, and exchange feedback and discoveries with the group.

This class is best suited for beginning and intermediate writers. Each class is designed to be repeatable, offering new prompts and insights each time you take it.

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman is an award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist whose work spans poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. Drawing on personal experience, memory, and emotional resilience, she explores themes of caregiving, relationships, and Midwestern life. She is the author of several poetry collections and chapbooks, including "It's Not Love, Unfortunately, Paparazzi for the Birds, Staring Dementia in the Face, and Open Up to Poetry: A Memoir and Manual", with a new collection forthcoming in 2026.

Her work has appeared in respected literary journals and anthologies and has earned multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. She serves on the executive board of the Midwest Writers Workshop, teaches at Indiana institutions, and leads workshops and readings across the state.

Hosted weekly at the Muncie Liberation Studio, Third World Study Group is meant to be a place where we can engage in collective study to develop a more holistic understanding of the political state of the world and its history. We seek to hear from people engaged directly in struggles for national liberation and to better understand the role of U.S. imperialism in global politics. 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Wednesday, August 19, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45, includes supplies
Limited to 10 students
Reservations required
Please reserve online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Capture the magic of a perfect sunset in this watercolor class focused on essential techniques such as blending, layering washes, and creating glowing skies with vibrant color transitions. Guided step by step, you'll explore how to build depth, incorporate silhouetted elements, and bring atmosphere to your scene. Open to all skill levels.

Instructor: Ann Johnson is a dedicated painting instructor at the Center, where she shares her passion for art with students of all skill levels. With a strong background in fine arts and years of teaching experience, Ann specializes in helping individuals develop their creative voice while building solid technical foundations.

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!

The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through 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 during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer

Westside Park - Free Concert by America’s Hometown Band

Last Westside Park concert of the 2026 AHB season:

         Thursday evening, August 20 …..     America’s Hometown Band  plays a program that salutes our ‘Great Outdoors‘.  

      Pack up the family and take a hike to Westside Park - to explore the many twists and turns in this musical adventure!

       — Free & Open to all —

  Snacks, coolers of non-alcoholic drinks ok

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 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.

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.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 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.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.

This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
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.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

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.

Lost Bayou Ramblers

Acclaimed progressive Cajun band and GRAMMY winners Lost Bayou Ramblers (LBR) will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 206 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The Lost Bayou Ramblers will also be performing a special traditional acoustic set at 7 PM to open the show. 

Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a perversely progressive band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. The band was formed in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, performing the roots Cajun music they learned as members of Les Frères Michot, the family band their father and uncles formed in the 80's. The current LBR line-up is headed-up by Louis (fiddle and lead vocals) and Andre (accordion and lapsteel), now joined by Bryan Webre (electric bass), Johnny Campos (electric guitar), Eric Heigle (electronics and acoustic guitar), and Kirkland Middleton (drums). The group stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole, convention and innovation, mystery and a revelation, experimenting and growing the show to what it's become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics.  With eight albums, a GRAMMY win in the Best Regional Roots Music category for their most recent studio album, Kalenda, contributions to the score of the Oscar-nominated Beasts Of The Southern Wild, and touring with both Arcade Fire and the Violent Femmes, Lost Bayou Ramblers continue to swing wide from their Louisiana home base. 

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

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:

YouTube.com/Muncie.Cuplets

∙ Cuplets Facebook Group:

Facebook.com/groups/1596819023887658

∙ The Cup is on Instagram:

Instagram.com/TheCupInTheVillage

Join us for our monthly Progressive Discussion Group to connect, converse, and collaborate with fellow resisters!

free film screening and discussion

Hosted weekly at the Muncie Liberation Studio, Third World Study Group is meant to be a place where we can engage in collective study to develop a more holistic understanding of the political state of the world and its history. We seek to hear from people engaged directly in struggles for national liberation and to better understand the role of U.S. imperialism in global politics. 

August 27; 5:30–8:30 p.m. or August 29; 2–5 p.m. | Oakhurst Gardens, Education Center 
Cost: $55 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+ 

Experience the art of torchworking as you create one-of-a-kind glass beads in this hands-on workshop with local artist Marcos Jarp. Using a flame and an array of colorful glass rods, you’ll be guided step by step through the process of shaping molten glass in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided; please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 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.

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.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 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.

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.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.

This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
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.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

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.

Flor De Toloache

Latin GRAMMY winners Flor De Toloache, an all-female Mariachi ensemble, will be returning to Muncie and performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. Cincinnati-based Estrada Do Sol will open the show.

Flor De Toloache, which translates as “deadly flower” and also refers to a main ingredient in traditional love potions, was founded in 2008 by singers Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol. The group weaves a variety of influences (e.g., salsa, bactata, cumbia, gypsy, Latin jazz, pop, hip-hop, soul) into their unique sound, giving them an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. They perform original songs, new arrangements of classic Mariachi tunes, as well as an eclectic selection of covers that can include songs by artists such as Adele, AC/DC, and Erykah Badu. Their mélange of the traditional and the modern pushes the boundaries of the genre and brings Mariachi music to new audiences. Flor De Toloache’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut album received a Latin GRAMMY nomination for “Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album” of 2015, and their 2017 release, Las Caras Lindas, won that award. Indestructible, a 2019 GRAMMY nominee for “Best Latin Rock, Urban, or Alternative Album,”  showcased their collaboration with multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend. National Public Radio says the album “… pushes the boundaries of mariachi music and its instruments through reimagined pop covers, originals and original collaborations.”

Over the course of the last few years, Flor de Toloache have played to sold out audiences in the UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, France, as well as performing at Coachella and at such legendary venues as First Avenue in Minneapolis, The Vic in Chicago, Terminal 5 in New York, DC’s 930 Club, and Nashville’s Ryman Theater (The Grand Ole Opry). The group was invited to perform at the GRAMMY Museum’s Latin Music Gallery Exhibition ribbon-cutting. They were also invited to pay tribute to Linda Ronstadt at the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. Needless to say, their previous performances at the Muncie Three Trails Music Series they have brought down the house.