A holiday family event children of every age will enjoy! Presented by Old National Bank "The audience truly unwrapped the best gift - all fo the great talent this community has to offer." -The Star Press

Journey with fascination into the depths of a city that ignites with illumination when Cirque Dreams imagination, suspense, and theatrical innovation turns everyday ordinary...into bright and extraordinary! Audiences of all ages will marvel as city dwellers reinvent familiar objects, balance of wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in a story filled with astounding occurrences. One of a kind artists populate the streets of this magical metropolis and breathe energy into its landscape with urban acrobatics and never before seen phenomenal thrills of disbelief. Cirque Dreams' critically acclaimed dazzling costumes come alive to the sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop, and more in this original score.

Come join us on December 12th at 7:30pm for the Annual Hometown Christmas Show featuring America's Hometown Band. The show also features some of Muncie's favorites including The Royerton Elementary Children's Choir, the Ball State University Saxophone Quartet, and the Magic City Music Men. Local treasures Myles Ogea and Jackie Allen will be singing some holiday favorites with the Hometown Band. Join us for a festive evening filled with joy and cheer.

The winners of NBC’s hit television show the International Superstars of Dance are coming to Muncie. Based on the award-winning troupe’s true-to-life experiences and told by the dancers who lived them, Groovaloo combines the authenticity of A Chorus Line with the energy of STOMP as it embarks on a journey through the diverse world of hip hop dance. Driven by jaw-dropping displays of physical ability, a vibrant musical score and powerful spoken word poetry, the show’s intertwined stories chronicle the struggles, hopes, and triumphs of the 14-member cast as they discover the true meaning of family and share what it’s like to be “in the circle.” Groovaloo has inspired audiences from all walks of life to celebrate their passion and purpose, revealing the heart and soul behind this incredible art form.

Cost: Reserved Seating: Adults $20 in advance/$25 at the door; Youth (18 & under) $10; BSU students $5; Artist Series & Pick 4 + $15 in advance/$25 at the door.

Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41132

Emens: http://www.bsu.edu/emens/

Bring the entire family to experience the show the New York Times calls a 'lavish stage production' with 'colorful costumes, witty choreography, and cool lighting.' Journey back to simpler times with this musical celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, as Dorothy, Toto and their friends travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. You'll know you're not in Kansas any more from moment the tornado touches down and transports you Over The Rainbow in this timeless production, featuring the classic songs and beloved characters you remember from your childhood.

Cost: Reserved Seating: $50/44/40/36 adult, $25/20 youth, BSU students free in advance ($10 at the door), $45/39/35/31 Pick 4+.

Emens: http://www.bsu.edu/emens

Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41132

Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.

Tickets:
Adults $10 in advance, $13 at the door; youths and Ball State students $5; Ball State faculty and staff, buy one adult-priced ticket, get a second free.

Mark Zupan, author of this year's Freshman Common Reader "Gimp" and star of the award winning documentary "Murderball," will present in Emens Auditorium on Tuesday September 28th at 7:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.

For more than two decades, Hotel California has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy^® award winning sounds of the Eagles. This dynamic show incorporates their very own world-renowned vocal harmony and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is both modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting, showcase of The Eagles mega-hits such as “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and of course “Hotel California” as well as newer releases and selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh.

Emens Auditorium is proud to partner with Hidden Relic & HippieSeed.com to present the first indoor festival at Emens Auditorium. This evening-long event features more than 10 local & regional bands. Bands announced thus far include: Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, The Twin Cats, Waldemere Revival, Midwest Hype, Catch Curtis w/Mikial Robertson, MC Sparkplug, Embryonic Fluid, New Old Calvary & King Mountain. Show is open to all ages. Alcohol for those over 21. Passouts allowed. Open seating. This event will be like no other you've ever seen at Emens. Come out!

Creativity experts, Robert and Rebecca Bluestone possess the rare gift of not only being consummate artists, but they can articulate to any audience, in their own language, how creativity relates to their everyday lives and assures them success in the 21^st Century. This multi-media performance incorporates Rebecca’s tapestries installed onstage, projected visual images of the places from which they have drawn inspiration, interwoven with Robert performing on his guitar. Their ultimate goal is to share their passion and inspire audiences to own the Power of Creativity.

Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Muncie! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast at Emens.

CMT's 10th annual CMT on Tour Tailgates & Tanlines 2011 featuring Luke Bryan and special guets Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and CMT's Next Superstar winner Matt Mason will stop in Muncie on November 11. Bryan's tailgates & tanlinesCD is the follow up to his Gold-certified album Doin' My Thing, which produced three back-to-back #1 singles, "Do I," "Rain Is a Good Thing," and "Someone Else Calling You Baby." Three-time ACM nominee Lee Brice released his debut album Love Like Crazy in 2010. The title track reached the top five on the charts and was named Billboard's #1 country song of 2010.  

Reserved Seating:

$32 adult

$27 Ball State student with ID

Since 1972, Dance Kaleidoscope has been Indiana’s premiere professional contemporary dance company. Dance Kaleidoscope is committed to bringing the finest quality dance performances to diverse audiences, keeping a focus on emphasizing arts education. Under the direction of David Hochoy since 1991, Dance Kaleidoscope has seen substantial artistic growth. The Company’s professional ensemble consists of 10 gifted dancers who are trained in the rigorous modern dance technique of Martha Graham, as well as classical ballet.

Reserved Seating:

$20 ADV/$25 DOOR adult

$10 youth

$5 ADV/ $10 DOOR Ball State students

The Holidays Begin December 3rd (this Saturday!) at 4pm at Emens~ Celebrate with the MSO!

A Muncie tradition and family favorite, an afternoon of holiday favorites to warm your hearts and bring out the child in us all.
Special event features: free family portraits before the concert in the lobby, Santa, artists from Muncie Community and Delaware County Schools, fine music by Muncie Symphony Orchestra, light refreshments in the Williams Lounge and an instrument petting zoo in Emens lobby at intermission and a surprise production.

Purchase your Holiday Concert Ticket today and get in on a free family photograph and other delights of the night!

Tickets:
BSU students and IVY Tech students- FREE if purchased by Friday 5pm or $5 at the door. 
Adults: $17-$30. Youth $5.
Tickets available at Emens box office from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  More info on the event here http://munciesymphonyorchestra.blogspot.com/


The Fisher/Shafer Holiday concert is made possible in part with funds provided by the Indiana Arts
Commission, The Fisher and Shafer families, Old National Bank, Ivy Tech Community College, Westminster Village, Ball State University and Murray's Jewelers.

Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles playing today. Their standing-room-only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances. Featuring virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals in Irish and English, Danu presents a memorable, movable holiday experience to great to be missed.

Reserved Seating:

$20 ADV/$25 DOOR adult

$10 youth

$5 ADV/ $10 DOOR Ball State students

The America's Hometown Band presents their annual Christmas Variety Show with Friends. Besides the Yuletide Swing Band, the Royerton Children Choir, the BSU Saxophone Quartet, the BSU Swing Dancers, AND the Amazing Wayne Hinkel Magic Act. A Christmas Sing-A-Long, the beautiful Ave Maria, and the Clement Moore 'Twas the Night Before set to music are a part of this Muncie branded Hometown Show.

Muncie will get a special treat this holiday season when Vince Gill and Amy Grant perform their 12 Days of Christmas show at Emens Auditorium. Vince Gill looks forward to his annual Christmas tour with wife Amy Grant each season. "It's really sentimental to us because it's how we first met-doing Christmas music." Gill is one of country music's most popular artists. He has more than 20 Grammy Awards, is a long-time member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Amy Grant's career spans over 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into an iconic pop star, songwriter and TV personality. The show features a mixture of well-known Christmas songs, as well as non-holiday material.

Reserved Seating: 

$59.50/49.50/39.50/34.50 adult

(Note: Tickets for this event went on sale May 13, 2011)

Dailey & Vincent is the pairing of well-known bluegrass performers Jamie Dailey, former lead singer and guitarist for Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and Darrin Vincent, who before forming Dailey & Vincent was guitar and mandolin player and harmony vocalist with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Dailey & Vincent have taken the bluegrass world by storm since they launched their career as a duo in 2007.  They are the reigning three-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Entertainers of the Year, earning Vocal Group and Album of the Year honors along with the Entertainer title at the 2010 IBMA Awards in September 2010. The New York Times called them “the most celebrated new bluegrass act of the last few years.” 

General Admission:

$17 ADV/$22 DOOR adult

$5 youth

$5 ADV/$10 DOOR BSU Students

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Reserved Seating:

$44/37/34/27 adult

$25/20 youth & BSU students

WELCOME to the show that won Broadway's highest honors by first winning its heart. WELCOME to the next chapter in the classic American story on stage. WELCOME to the kind of musical that comes around once in a generation. A musical that builds on the best traditions of theater while forging into fresh new territory. A musical about the importance of home, family and finding where you belong.

In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in Manhattan's Washington Heights - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

Discover where you belong, at the Tony Award®-winning classic, In the Heights.

BEST MUSICAL
BEST SCORE   
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY                 
BEST ORCHESTRATIONS

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Tickets: $35-$49, Youth $20-25
Tickets are free to BSU students prior to the performance night.
Tickets available at the Emens Box office or Ticketmaster.com.  Emens Box office hours  M-F 9am to 6pm.  For more information, phone 285-1539.