Enjoy tea and light refreshments as Diego Fajardo, Collections Manager at the Museum of Miniature Houses in Carmel, Indiana, shares the fascinating evolution of miniatures in the United States over the past century. From early collectors to contemporary artists, he’ll explore how these tiny works reflect shifting cultural values and artistic practices. Diego will also discuss the unique challenges of caring for and exhibiting miniatures within a museum setting.

Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Please note: this event is at Sursa Performance Hall.

Join the David Owsley Museum of Art at Sursa Hall (located in the Music Instruction Building on the southeast corner of McKinley and Riverside Avenues) at 6:00 p.m. on March 11 when award-winning artist Nora Krug will discuss her acclaimed body of work and DOMA's current exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging. 

Krug's powerful graphic memoir, Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home, and her more recent book publication, an illustrated edition of Yale historian Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, are the focus of the solo show at DOMA and organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. Each book takes inspiration from the artist’s personal experiences as well as the events of history through engagement with deep topical research, museum artifacts and flea market finds, vintage photography, oral histories, and personal conversations, with the goal of trying to understand, reckon with, and depict the past in order to take something revelatory and useful away from it.

“Images have political power, and they can change the way we think. Illustrating is also an act of witnessing: images compel us to notice and investigate, and at their best, they shed light on and at the same time critically confront the subjects they engage with.”

—Nora Krug

A book signing and light refreshments in the Sursa Hall upper lobby will follow the talk and the Ball State bookstore will have books available for purchase.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information on the exhibition and other events. This lecture is free and open to the public with no registration required.

Read Ball State's news release about Nora Krug: Belonging.

Image: Cover illustration for Belonging, by Nora Krug © 2018 Nora Krug. All Rights Reserved.

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit minnetrista.net/volunteer to apply.

Artists, creatives, makers, and arts supporters are invited for an evening of good food and company. Please bring a dish or drinks to share as you can.

Enjoy special giveaways too!

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 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; 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.

Raise a toast to St. Patrick’s Day with a canning twist! In this festive, beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to turn beer into a smooth, flavorful jelly that’s perfect for spreading on toast—or gifting to your luckiest friends. Celebrate the season with good company, rich flavors, and a touch of Irish charm as you master the basics of water-bath canning in a relaxed, hands-on setting.

Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 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.
Suitable 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.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.

Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G

Seamlessly merging hits from Pop, Rock and Oldies to Americana and Country, the genre smashing, vocal/instrumental trio, TAKE3, lives at the intersection where art and pop culture collide.

Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans Siberian Orchestra experience, TAKE3 is nothing short of exhilarating and has electrified audiences at hundreds of venues and performing arts centers throughout the U.S. Known for their infectious and down to earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves their indelible mark on captivated crowds around the country. 

TAKE3’s interactive lighting shows, comedic stories of their journey from scales in conservatory practice rooms to pop music in packed stadiums, come together in unforgettable experiences that have fired up concert goers all over the nation.

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. 

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit minnetrista.net/volunteer to apply.

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 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; 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.

In Search of Magic

“In Search of Magic” 4:00 PM matinee featuring music from Harry Potter films. Same concert performed at 7:30PM.

Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 5:00 p.m.

Saturn’s rings have intrigued astronomers for over 400 years, and this show explores the mysterious features researchers have uncovered over time.
Suitable for all 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.

Through personal storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Joshua shares his family’s lived connection to one of the most pivotal moments in American history and examines its lasting impact on conversations about justice, memory, and community.

Delicious appetizers are included, and drinks can be purchased at our cash bar during the event.

Preregistration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/history-bites-harris-till-mar-14-2026.

Fridays: March 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: March 14, 28 at 6:30 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.
Suitable 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.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.

Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G

Join us for good music, great food, and a family-friendly atmosphere while listening to fantastic music performed by Joe Deckard Duo! 🎶⛳️ Grab your friends or family and settle in for a night of great music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. 🍕✨️🥤

We'll also have some great specials available! 🎸⛳️ We hope to see you there!

*No outside food or beverages permitted*

Joshua Harris-Till will lead a community conversation connected to Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See. As a cousin of Emmett Till, Joshua brings a deeply personal lens to this history and its continued relevance today. Through guided discussion and audience Q&A, he will share his family’s story, illuminate the lasting impact of Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley, and help create meaningful space for dialogue, reflection, and connection across our community. Together, we are coming together to listen, reflect, and share. Guests are encouraged to continue their experience by exploring the exhibition following the discussion. https://www.minnetrista.net/events/shared-stories-joshua-harris-till.

About

Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries.

The University Choral Union is a large and lively mixed choir comprised of approximately 100 students that performs a variety of literature, from multicultural pieces to show tunes. The Cardinal Chorus is a tenor-bass ensemble.

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. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.

Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G