Events on September 19, 2024
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Horticulture Volunteer Days
8:00am to 11:00am @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Tuesdays & Thursdays | September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26; 8–11 a.m.
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.- Glass Workshops: Haunted House Fused Glass 6:00pm to 9:00pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: $60 | Member discounts apply September 19; 6–9 p.m.
Cost: $60 | Member discounts apply
Center Building, CantinaRegistration deadline: September 16
Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own spooky haunted house fused glass panel, employing a range of glass techniques to bring their chilling creation to life.
All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.
- Your Brain on Art: A Lecture with Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen 6:00pm @ Emens Auditorium, Ball State University 1800 W Riverside Ave
Ball State's School of Art’s Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy presents:
Your Brain on Art: A Lecture with Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen
Join us for an evening with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, the authors of Your Brain on Art. Discover the groundbreaking science behind the evolutionary dynamics of art and its impact on our brains and our health. This lecture will illuminate how the arts can profoundly enhance our physical and mental health, foster learning, and build stronger communities.
Join us as we explore:
- The revolutionary field of neuroaesthetics
- Insights from multidisciplinary pioneers like David Byrne, Renée Fleming, and E.O. Wilson
- Compelling stories of how the arts are making a positive impact on daily life
This is not just a call to “bring back the arts.” It’s a call-to-arms for integrating the arts with science and technology to shape a more humane and innovative future. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how the arts are vital to our well-being and societal progress. Be part of this enlightening journey and elevate your understanding of the arts’ transformative power.
Join us for an unforgettable experience and be inspired to see the essential value of the arts in a whole new light!
Arrangements for the appearance of Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen made through Federation Artists.
The School of Art’s Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy presents Your Brain on Art in partnership with Arts Alive!, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Health, the College of Sciences and Humanities, and the College of Communication, Information, and Media.
Got questions? Contact the School of Art at art@bsu.edu or call 765-285-5838 for more information about this event.
- 237th Anniversary of Constitution Week: "The Constitution in Black & White" 6:00pm to 7:30pm @ Kennedy Public Library 1700 W. McGalliard Rd. Muncie, IN
All are invited to a presentation by BSU Political Science Professor Dr. Darren Wheeler who will delve into The Constitution in Black & White. “Interpreting the Constitution should be easy, right? Well, yes - and no. Join Dr. Wheeler in a discussion of the challenges that judges face when interpreting the Constitution in the judicial decision-making process." Sponsored by the Paul Revere Chapter (Daughters of the American Revolution) in recognition of Constitution Week (September 17-23) For more information https://www.facebook.com/share/tpemSFvYkkadHDee/?mibextid=qi2Omg or email paulreveremuncie@gmail.com
- 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
- Glass Workshops: Haunted House Fused Glass 6:00pm to 9:00pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy