Apr 25, 2024
Today
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Glass Workshop: Fused Glass Garden Stakes
6pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 25; 6–9 p.m.
Cost: $60; member discounts apply
Registration deadline: April 22
Center Building, CantinaCreate a beautiful set of glass garden stakes just in time for spring. This workshop will delve into the method of fused glasswork, using tiny glass pieces to create a beautifully unique design made by you!For ages 13 years and up. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. This workshop welcomes both beginners and intermediate-level glass workers.
- Cabaret 7:30pm @ University Theatre, Ball State University Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander and Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by David Little and Andre Garner
Music Directed by Beth Truitt
Choreographed by Megan FarleyWillkommen, bienvenue, welcome… to Cabaret, Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical about British nightclub singer Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. With mounting fear and uncertainty outside, the bawdy Emcee lures you into the world of the Kit Kat Club where your troubles are left at the door.
CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.comApr 26, 2024
Tomorrow
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Cabaret
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander and Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by David Little and Andre Garner
Music Directed by Beth Truitt
Choreographed by Megan FarleyWillkommen, bienvenue, welcome… to Cabaret, Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical about British nightclub singer Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. With mounting fear and uncertainty outside, the bawdy Emcee lures you into the world of the Kit Kat Club where your troubles are left at the door.
CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com- Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony 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 The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Thomas Caneva, director of bands and the Wind Symphony is under the direction of Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands.
Apr 27, 2024
This Saturday
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Muncie Arbor Day Celebration
9am to 1pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
April 27; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free community event
Center BuildingCome together with Minnetrista, Muncie's Urban Forestry Committee, and our community partners for the Muncie Arbor Day celebration featuring a sapling giveaway. Engage in informative tree and sapling planting demos, offering practical insights for effective tree care. Unleash your creative side at craft stations, promoting artistic expression for families and children. Choose your sapling from our selection of oaks, sycamore, bald cypress, hawthorn, and more. Whether you need help planting a sapling, advice on selecting the perfect tree and its ideal location, or want to take part in a free raffle to win a tree, gardening tools, and other great prizes—you are in for an informative and enjoyable experience!
- Perfect Strangers 5pm @ Farm Stand Second Story Lounge Above The Downtown Farm Stand 107 South Mulberry Street
Ages: 18+ - Cabaret 7:30pm @ University Theatre, Ball State University Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander and Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by David Little and Andre Garner
Music Directed by Beth Truitt
Choreographed by Megan FarleyWillkommen, bienvenue, welcome… to Cabaret, Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical about British nightclub singer Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. With mounting fear and uncertainty outside, the bawdy Emcee lures you into the world of the Kit Kat Club where your troubles are left at the door.
CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com- Concert Choir and 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 Under the direction of Andrew Crow, director of choral activities, 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 Concert Choir is a select ensemble open to students of all disciplines by audition. 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
These ensembles will showcase virtuosic choral singing as a capstone to the year, including repertoire from diverse cultural perspectives alongside choral classics. We will reflect on the impact of the 2019 pandemic, pay musical tribute to former director of choral activities Douglas Amman, and honor our graduating seniors.
Apr 28, 2024
This Sunday
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Cuplets
5pm @
The Cup
1606 W. University Ave Muncie
Cost: Menu Purchase 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
Apr 30, 2024
This Tuesday
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HVNA Meeting
7pm @
Remedy City Church
4100 N Oakwood Ave
Ages: 18+ & resident/biz in HVNA Halteman Village Neighborhood Association meeting (Halteman Village, Norwood, Norwood-Hall, Vienna Woods)
May 2, 2024
Thursday
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May's First Thursday (full listing)
5pm to 8pm @
Downtown Muncie
Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
111 Arts Gallery
111 E. Main
May First Thursday @111artsgallery: Our artist this month solo show is Ivan Harmon. They have grown up in downtown Muncie their whole life apprenticing under their father, owner Nate Harmon. Ivan is showcasing tattoo flash as a solo artist. They have had a solo show every year since they where 5, so celebrate a downtown local artist on their apprenticeship in tattooing! 5-8pm. Snacks n’ drinks and live tattooing! The pieces will be on the main display wall the whole month of May.Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
FOUND FIBER, FOUND OBJECTS, YARN BOMBING: Tactile & Telling.
Feature Fiber Art Installation
Debra Gindhart DragooYARN BOMBING isn’t GENTRIFFITI, fiber arts can be beautifully showcased in an art installation, perhaps through large-scale crochet or knit installations, intricate textile sculptures, or immersive weaving environments. The interplay of color, texture, and form in fiber arts lend itself well to creating captivating installations that engage viewers on both visual and tactile levels. These installations can explore themes such as identity, tradition, or environmental sustainability; offering a rich and immersive experience for audiences to explore and contemplate. Yarn bombing, also known as guerrilla knitting, is a form of street art where knitted or crocheted yarn is used to create colorful displays in public spaces. It’s a way for artists to add whimsy and warmth to urban environments, often covering objects like lampposts, statues, or bike racks with knitted or crocheted material. Yarn bombing can bring a lot of joy and creativity to public spaces.
Are you ready to be entertained? CCA’s First Thursday musical guest is Arttacgo Alexander. Arttacgo is a performing arts educator and community engagement coordinator on a mission to create performing arts jobs right here in Delaware County. First Thursdays is the first stop on Mr. Arttacgo's Community Concert Tour, where he will be entertaining the crowd with original music from various genres.
CCA will again also host a group of amazingly talented artists, creators, and makers. Please join us as we celebrate Muncie’s local arts and culture community. Artists Val Kelley, Janessa Erickson, Melissa Wright Davis, Anita Oppinger, Stephen M. Millben II, Angel Gillette, Rhonda Newsome, Molly McQuire, William Erickson, Mikell Vawter, Stefan McKell, and Hope Mechelle Scates will all be there with their amazing work!
Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 2nd floor
Artist in Residence and Community Arts Advocate, Debra Gindhart Dragoo is coordinating this event. For additional information on Cornerstone’s First Thursday, rentals or events, call 765-281-9503.
School of Art - Animation, Graphic Design, and Graphic Arts Management Senior Showcase: Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and innovation at the "School of Art - Animation, Graphic Design, and Graphic Arts Management Senior Showcase"! Join us at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts on May 2nd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Colonnade Room for an unforgettable evening celebrating the extraordinary talents of our graduating seniors.
Experience the culmination of years of dedication and passion as our students unveil their final portfolios and capstone projects. From mesmerizing animations to stunning graphic designs prepare to be captivated by the boundless creativity on display. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and endless possibilities. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event! 5-7 pm, Colonnade Room (1st floor).
Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
304 S. Walnut
From 1-8pm on May 2nd, Fox & Sparrow Tattoo is teaming up with Muncie’s ARF to celebrate the opening of their new Downtown location with A Tattoo Flash Fundraiser, Paws for a Cause. The Artists serving you for this event are Joshua Chatwin, Samantha Chatwin, Sean King, Laura Hull, Ethan Jester & Guest Artist, Kaylea Elliott! F&ST will have pre-sized animal themed Tattoo Flash designs made specifically for this event, ready to be selected by you! Priced at $80 for outline only and $100 for black and grey or color—25% of all proceeds will be donated to ARF!Tattoos aren’t your thing? You are still welcome to come check out our new location, meet some friendly pups hanging with the ARF crew, and donate directly to ARF via on-site donation boxes.
For more details on how your donation would be used to help the animals that ARF cares for visit Fox and Sparrow Tattoo and ARF’s socials or websites!
Mom can’t get mad about a tattoo that helps out our furry friends! Must be 18 with a valid state ID to participate.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art & Framing opening party Jeff Brackett, Precisely Abstract: Gordy Fine Art and Framing is proud to highlight the art of artist Jeff Brackett. The party will be on First Thursday, May 2, from 5 – 8 pm. The artist will be on hand. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.Jeff Brackett was previously a professor of religious studies focusing on South Asian religions. As a visual artist, he is mostly known for his exquisite and meditative line drawings which are balanced between being purposefully composed and meandering adventurously. “I draw a single line, followed by innumerable other lines that morph into unique artworks. My emphasis on patterns and precision comes from having Asperger Syndrome, which presents itself as an ability to do repetitive line work for hours on end.”
At 6:15, Jeff will speak about his work and his process.
The exhibit will remain on view through June 1, 2024.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Summer Invitational may also be viewed through the end of August during regular 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.
Made in Muncie
313 S. Walnut
Made In Muncie Pottery will host an opening for Ball State Metals + Jewelry on May 2nd from 5-8pm. Ball State Metals + Jewelry in collaboration with Radical Jewelry Makeover will hold a show and sale at Made In Muncie for the month of May. Portions of the proceeds from pieces sold will go to Ethical Metalsmiths, a community dedicated to inspiring responsible jewelry practices through education, connection, and action.Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Design Lab at Madjax: Laser engrave a scannable spotify link or QR code onto a throwback acrylic keychain for just $5. Come in and see what you can make in the Madjax Design Lab! Free for Design Lab and Co:Lab members.CARS/Beyond I Can: Celebrate music in Muncie this First Thursday with CARS/Beyond I Can! For $5 you can create your own splatter/spiral paint art piece on a recycled vinyl record or purchase a bowl made from recycled records. Come check out our other hand made goods and rock out to some music with us and other vendors at 515 E Main St., Muncie, IN inside the MadJax building from 5pm to 8pm!
Muncie Artist’s Guild
Various locations
Sherry Adkins is our Muncie Artists Guild's Artist of the Month for May 2024.Sherry’s Artist Statement: Growing up in the countryside of Indiana, surrounded by fields, forests and wildlife instilled in me a deep appreciation for nature. Often, I would have a front row seat to the deer that wander into the back yard, a view of the many birds that would gather at the bird feeders, and the families of raccoons that would climb up the apple trees for a snack.
As an adult, I have a sense of peace and a strong connection to God being in nature. I often admired the natural details and textures in nature. I believe that where I find God the most is in the details. Through the art of pyrography, I aim to push the boundaries of drawing with heat and fire, and reveal an up close, detailed view of the wildlife and nature that surround us.Her work will be shown at the following locations: Northwest Bank (E Charles), Old National Bank (S Madison), Rosebud Coffee House, Vera Mae's Bistro, and Parlour Salon.
Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
The Muncie Makers Market will be set up outdoors on the corner of Adams Street & Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie from 5-8p on First Thursday, assuming good weather.The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie monthly for First Thursdays (5-8p) and at special events throughout our community all year! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram.
- Muncie Makers Market @ First Thursday! 5pm to 8pm @ Corner of Walnut & Adams Streets Corner of Walnut & Adams - Downtown Muncie
The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market at the corner of Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie for the monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk (5-8p) and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, Light Up DWNTWN, and more throughout our community all year!
All Vendors must register in advance - email MissMoth@Gmail.com, thank you!
May 3, 2024
Friday
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
2pm to 4pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
L.L. Ball Home, Bob Ross Experience Studio
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $65 Ages: 14 & up Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors 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!”
Bob Ross Painting Workshops are 14 & up unless otherwise noted. All supplies are included. Everyone in attendance must be registered for the workshop, and The Bob Ross Experience ticket is not included. This workshop space is only accessible via a staircase. We do offer workshops in accessible spaces throughout the year. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information about accessibility.
- Bob Ross Painting Workshop 6pm to 9pm @ Minnetrista Cultural Center L.L. Ball Home, Bob Ross Experience Studio 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: $75 Ages: 14 & up Location: L.L. Ball Home
Cost: $65–95 | Member discounts applyLearn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors 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!”
Bob Ross Painting Workshops are 14 & up unless otherwise noted. All supplies are included. Everyone in attendance must be registered for the workshop, and The Bob Ross Experience ticket is not included. This workshop space is only accessible via a staircase. We do offer workshops in accessible spaces throughout the year. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information about accessibility.
May 4, 2024
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Free community event
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors.
The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
- Bob Ross Painting Workshop 1pm to 4pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens L.L. Ball Home, Bob Ross Experience Studio 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $75; member discounts apply Ages: 14 & up Location: L.L. Ball Home
Cost: $65–95 | Member discounts applyLearn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors 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!”
Bob Ross Painting Workshops are 14 & up unless otherwise noted. All supplies are included. Everyone in attendance must be registered for the workshop, and The Bob Ross Experience ticket is not included. This workshop space is only accessible via a staircase. We do offer workshops in accessible spaces throughout the year. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information about accessibility.
- Ball Stores Gallery Talk with Karen Vincent 2pm to 1:45pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Center Building 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Free community event
Center Building, Heritage Collection GalleryJoin Karen Vincent, local historian and author behind Ball Stores: East Central Indiana’s Shopping Center, as she leads a discussion through Minnetrista’s Ball Stores exhibition. Take a trip down memory lane to the vibrant era of downtown department store shopping, uncover fascinating tales from Ball Stores, and discover her process of transforming research and writing into a buzz-worthy book that has captivated our region!
- Ball Stores Gallery Talk with Karen Vincent 3pm to 2:45pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Center Building 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Free community event
Center Building, Heritage Collection GalleryJoin Karen Vincent, local historian and author behind Ball Stores: East Central Indiana’s Shopping Center, as she leads a discussion through Minnetrista’s Ball Stores exhibition. Take a trip down memory lane to the vibrant era of downtown department store shopping, uncover fascinating tales from Ball Stores, and discover her process of transforming research and writing into a buzz-worthy book that has captivated our region!
May 7, 2024
Tuesday
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Feeling Crabby (Watercolor Painting)
6pm to 8pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $40 Ages: 18+ Cost $40 -- Reservations required
Limited to 10 students
Please reserve at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057Learn to combine watercolors with images, printed material, and other objects to create a unique work of art. Ann will teach you simplified techniques and inspire you to explore your creative side as you design your masterpiece. Open to all skill levels.
Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg
May 9, 2024
Thursday
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Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee
7:30pm @
Maring-Hunt Library
2005 S High Street
Monthly meeting of the Ethics Advisory Committee. Public input is welcome. Visit our Facebook page for details https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553577208124
May 10, 2024
Friday
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Garden Fair
4pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
May 10; 4–8 p.m. & May 11; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventAt Garden Fair, you'll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects. This two-day community event is the perfect destination for foodies, music lovers, and garden enthusiasts alike. And that's not all, Garden Fair also includes live music, crafts and activities, a beer and wine garden, food, and much more. There will be something for everyone at this unique community event!
In partnership with LeafGuard.
May 11, 2024
Saturday
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Free community event
Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors.
The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
- Garden Fair 9am to 3pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Center Building 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
May 10; 4–8 p.m. & May 11; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventAt Garden Fair, you'll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects. This two-day community event is the perfect destination for foodies, music lovers, and garden enthusiasts alike. And that's not all, Garden Fair also includes live music, crafts and activities, a beer and wine garden, food, and much more. There will be something for everyone at this unique community event!
In partnership with LeafGuard.
May 13, 2024
Monday
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Hidden Meanings of Gravestone Symbols
2pm to 3pm @
Westminster Village
Legacy Commons Event Hall
5801 West Bethel Avenue, Muncie, IN 47304
Ages: 18+ Open to the Public – Reservations not required
When visiting a cemetery, have you ever wondered about the information on a headstone? The name and dates are obvious, but what about the symbol on the stone? Does a hand with a finger pointed up mean the person went to heaven? If so, what is the meaning of the hand with a finger pointed down? Karen Good will answer this question and explain other symbols in this informative presentation. Program is offered by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center in association with Westminster Village.
Presenter: Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society; and the Indiana County Genealogist
May 14, 2024
Tuesday
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Five Numbers You Need to Know
2pm to 3pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Ages: 18+ No Charge - Reservations required
Please reserve your space at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057The presentation will detail how to do basic business math when building an income statement. You’ll learn the five different categories found in a Profit and Loss Statement (Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Expenses, and Net Income) and what happens when you change each one. You’ll also learn the steps to building financial projections and the difference between markup and margin.
Presenter: James P. Womack, Business Advisor, East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center
- Feeling Crabby (Watercolor Painting) 6pm to 8pm @ E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University 3rd floor 400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $40 Ages: 18+ Cost $40 -- Reservations required
Limited to 10 students
Please reserve at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057Learn to combine watercolors with images, printed material, and other objects to create a unique work of art. Ann will teach you simplified techniques and inspire you to explore your creative side as you design your masterpiece. Open to all skill levels.
Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg
May 15, 2024
Wednesday
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Creating a Culture of Community & Belonging
2pm to 3:30pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Ages: 18+ No Charge -- Reservations Required
Please reserve at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057This professional development session will help participants understand how to take inventory of their current workplace culture and climate and develop skills to improve team member interactions. A basic understanding of belongingness will be discussed and how developing a sense of mattering can foster community.
Presenter: Michael A. Martinez, Associate Director of Training and Development, Office of Inclusive Excellence, Ball State University
- Ball Stores Gallery Talk with Karen Vincent 3pm to 3:45pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Center Building, Heritage Collection Gallery 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Free community event
Center Building, Heritage Collection GalleryJoin Karen Vincent, local historian and author behind Ball Stores: East Central Indiana’s Shopping Center, as she leads a discussion through Minnetrista’s Ball Stores exhibition. Take a trip down memory lane to the vibrant era of downtown department store shopping, uncover fascinating tales from Ball Stores, and discover her process of transforming research and writing into a buzz-worthy book that has captivated our region!
May 16, 2024
Thursday
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Betty's Cabin: Garden Artists
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Ages: Children with adult caregiver May 16; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community eventJoin us in celebrating the splendor of green spaces by crafting vibrant works of art using natural materials. With simple ingredients like leaves, flower petals, sticks, and watercolors, we will create one-of-a-kind spray paintings that will give your walls the same vibrancy that gardens bring to our world.
- Civil War Veterans Walking Tour at Beech Grove Cemetery 2pm to 3pm @ Beech Grove Cemetery 1400 W Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN
Ages: 18+ Join Indiana resident and author, Kevin Yaney, as he leads a tour of some of the graves of Civil War veterans who were laid to rest at Beech Grove Cemetery. This casual history tour will focus on residents of Delaware County who took part in the war, as well as Indiana’s involvement in the war.
“There are more Civil War veterans buried at Beech Grove Cemetery than any other place in Delaware County,” Yaney says. “Every grave marker tells a story. I will relay some of those stories from the clues that are left behind for us.” If you like history, this will be a great event.
The event will start and end at the cemetery office located at 1400 W Kilgore Ave, in Muncie.
About the author
Kevin Yaney is the author of The Fourth of July, a trilogy of historical fiction books set during the Civil War. The three books tell the story of Louisa McLain and her two sons, George and Will from Delaware County. Sixty years after the war, on the Fourth of July, Louisa is in a nursing home, reading letters her sons sent her during the conflict. As the story unfolds, it is discovered that both George and Will were recruited as Union spies. They were sent perilously behind enemy lines, dressed as Confederate soldiers. They also became part of the abolitionists’ movement through the Underground Railroad, running slaves out of the South to freedom.Mr. Yaney will have his books available at the event. For more information on his books, visit https://fourthofjulybook.com/.
Program is offered by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center in association with Beech Grove Cemetery.
- Civil War Veterans Walking Tour at Beech Grove Cemetery 2pm to 3pm @ Beech Grove Cemetery 1400 W Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN
- Ball Stores Gallery Talk with Karen Vincent 3pm to 3:45pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Center Building, Heritage Collection Gallery 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- Feeling Crabby (Watercolor Painting) 6pm to 8pm @ E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University 3rd floor 400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
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Five Numbers You Need to Know
2pm to 3pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
- Garden Fair 9am to 3pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Center Building 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Garden Fair
4pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee
7:30pm @
Maring-Hunt Library
2005 S High Street
- Bob Ross Painting Workshop 1pm to 4pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens L.L. Ball Home, Bob Ross Experience Studio 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- Bob Ross Painting Workshop 6pm to 9pm @ Minnetrista Cultural Center L.L. Ball Home, Bob Ross Experience Studio 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
- Muncie Makers Market @ First Thursday! 5pm to 8pm @ Corner of Walnut & Adams Streets Corner of Walnut & Adams - Downtown Muncie
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May's First Thursday (full listing)
5pm to 8pm @
Downtown Muncie
Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
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HVNA Meeting
7pm @
Remedy City Church
4100 N Oakwood Ave
- Perfect Strangers 5pm @ Farm Stand Second Story Lounge Above The Downtown Farm Stand 107 South Mulberry Street
- Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
- Cabaret 7:30pm @ University Theatre, Ball State University Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall