Events on December 14, 2018
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The Christmas Star - Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:15pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Ball State University
2000 W Riverside Ave
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+
- IPR Holiday Radio Drama 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $10 adults/$5 children & students IPR proudly presents their annual holiday radio drama that hearkens back to days of yore with authentic sound effects and a live orchestra. An original work by Michael Kleeberg, A FEW HOUSES DOWN tells the Christmas story of two scattered families who are brought together by Grandpa, who imagines himself to be all of the characters in a classic holiday novel. Directed by Matthew Reeder, assistant professor of directing and Shakespeare at Ball State University. TICKETSCall Emens Box Office, 285-1539 or purchase tickets at Sursa Hall the night of the performance.
CAST LIST
Dennis Charles (Older) - Tom Cherry
Dennis Charles (Younger) - Thomas Whitcomb
Diane Charles - Abby Carter
Brett Johnston - Graham Reeder
Marlena Ritter - Eleanor Blackmer
Lorne Johnston (Older) - Sean Orlosky
Lorne Johnston (Younger) - Benjamin Strack
Ellen Johnston (Older) - Michelle Kinsey
Ellen Johnston (Younger) - Kailyn Sprinkle
Danielle - Annika Low
Callie Johnston - Kailyn Sprinkle
Greg Brooks - Nick Fatout- The Christmas Star - Planetarium Show 8pm to 8:45pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium Ball State University 2000 W Riverside Ave
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Suitable for all ages 10+
- IPR Holiday Radio Drama 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley