Events on February 3, 2026
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ECI Regional Planning District's Building Blocks to Grant Writing Workshops
8am to 4pm @
Innovation Connector
Main Conference Room
1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $225 The ECI Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is excited to invite you to our Building Blocks to Grant Writing Workshop. A hands-on, two-day experience designed to help you spark ideas, boost your skills, and turn great concepts into fundable projects.
We will meet on January 13th and February 3rd, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Innovation Connector, 1208 W White River Boulevard, Muncie, IN 47303.
This workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced grant writers. Our team will walk you through practical tools, creative strategies, guided writing exercises, and insider tips to help strengthen your proposals.
What You Can Expect:
• $225 total for both days
• Workbooks, handouts, and expert guidance
• Support to build strong proposals and clear goals
• Free lunch and snacksBy joining us, you’ll gain valuable skills while helping strengthen organizations and communities across East Central Indiana. Register now to save your seat.
Questions? Contact Anna King-Cross at aking-cross@ecirpd.org
Beginner Rapier and Dagger
6pm to 7:30pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Majestic Room
520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $150/8 weeks Ages: 13+ 
Whether you first fell in love with the most elegant sword through the adventures of The Three Musketeers and Zorro, or in a roleplaying adventure of your own as a swashbuckler, we welcome you on a journey to 16th century Spain to learn “the true art”, La Verdadera Destreza! This exploration of historical fencing with the rapier and dagger is for all who want to learn an exciting new skill, get a great workout, and feel the thrill of clashing blades, all in one! No prior fencing experience is required. All equipment provided. Athletic shoes, sweatpants, and groin protection are recommended.
Tom Shah Memorial Concert
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
Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles in honor of alum and trumpet player Tom Shah. The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli.
Learn more about the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles.
Program
To be announced.
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 day 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. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
