43 upcoming events with the ball state university tag
550 past events with this tagApr 6, 2025
Today
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Spring Opera - Cendrillon 3pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door About
For their spring performance, Ball State’s Opera Theatre program will present Cendrillion by Pauline Viardot.
Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.
Other Performances
There will be two performances. The first performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and the second performance is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
Tickets
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Students: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Seniors (62+)/ BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. 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 at the performance venue
**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. This garage is free on weekends.
Apr 9, 2025
This Wednesday
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Weathering Time and For the Love of Trees: Lens-based Artwork by Nancy Floyd - Artist Talk 6pm @ Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University Room 225 1001 N. McKinley Ave.
Nancy Floyd has been a visual artist for over 40 years. Her interests include the aging female body, the passage of time, barren landscapes, and trees. She uses photography, video, and mixed-media to address the ways in which lens-based media can connect deeply with experience and memory. Floyd has received numerous grants and awards including a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship, the 2019 International Center of Photography / GOST Books First Photo Book Award, a 2018 Aaron Siskind Photography Fellowship and a 2014 John Gutmann Photography Fellowship.
Floyd holds a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA from Columbia College Chicago, and an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. She is Emerita Professor in the Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design at Georgia State University in Atlanta and lives in Bend, Oregon.R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 7:30pm @ Emens Auditorium, Ball State University 1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $35-$45 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “RESPECT,” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.
Apr 11, 2025
This Friday
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"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show 5pm to 6pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.As If, Cassandra 7pm @ Muncie Civic Studio Theatre 222 E. Main St.
Cost: Adults: $15, Students: $12 Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!
- April 11th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 12th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 13th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
A modern twist on the ancient Cassandra story, we follow cheerleader and high school senior Cassie as she attempts to thwart a tragic fate. Prom is approaching, which Cassie is dreading because of a dark and deadly premonition. Is it possible to convince her friends she's not nuts and avoid the inevitable.
This production is done in partnership with Muncie Civic Theatre.
Willy Wonka JR. 7pm @ Northside Middle School Auditorium 2400 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Cost: $5 at the door The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
- April 11th at 7:30 P.M.
- April 12th at 2:00 P.M. and & 7:00 P.M.
Blood Wedding 7:30pm @ Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University 2210 W Campus Dr, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Blood Wedding
Choreographed by Veronica Santoyo and Susan Koper
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 11-12, 15-18 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 13, 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the doorBall State 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 About
Concluding their season in style, Chamber Choir members demonstrate their virtuosity and expressive talents with an ambitious program of music both old and new. Led by conductor Andrew Crow.
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
Program to be announced.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
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 night 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. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.
Apr 12, 2025
Saturday
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Ball State Wind Ensemble 3pm @ 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
The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Thomas Caneva, director of bands. Thomas Caneva has held the position of Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Ball State University since 2006. At Ball State, Dr. Caneva’s responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, coordinating the graduate wind conducting program, teaching undergraduate conducting and administering the entire band program. He served as the Coordinator of Ensembles and Conducting from 2007-2024. This concert will be a celebration of his career as he plans to retire at the end of the semester.
The Wind Ensemble will be accompanied by Mihoko Watanabe (flute), Elisha Willinger (clarinet), Anna Vayman (violin), Peter Opie (cello), and guest artists.
Learn more about the Ball State University Bands.
Program
Program to include pieces by Paul Dooley, Steven Bryant, Gala Flagello, Percy Aldridge Grainger, and Gustav Holst. Several faculty members and colleagues will also make remarks during the concert.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
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 night 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 ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Livestream
This concert will be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show 5pm to 6pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.As If, Cassandra 7pm @ Muncie Civic Studio Theatre 222 E. Main St.
Cost: Adults: $15, Students: $12 Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!
- April 11th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 12th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 13th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
A modern twist on the ancient Cassandra story, we follow cheerleader and high school senior Cassie as she attempts to thwart a tragic fate. Prom is approaching, which Cassie is dreading because of a dark and deadly premonition. Is it possible to convince her friends she's not nuts and avoid the inevitable.
This production is done in partnership with Muncie Civic Theatre.
Willy Wonka JR. 7pm @ Northside Middle School Auditorium 2400 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Cost: $5 at the door The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
- April 11th at 7:30 P.M.
- April 12th at 2:00 P.M. and & 7:00 P.M.
Blood Wedding 7:30pm @ Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University 2210 W Campus Dr, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Blood Wedding
Choreographed by Veronica Santoyo and Susan Koper
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 11-12, 15-18 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 13, 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the doorApr 13, 2025
Sunday
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Blood Wedding 2:30pm @ Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University 2210 W Campus Dr, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Blood Wedding
Choreographed by Veronica Santoyo and Susan Koper
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 11-12, 15-18 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 13, 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door- Faculty Artist Series: Zoran Jakovcic (viola) & Lisa Kozenko (oboe) with guest Rene Lecuona (piano) 3pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Join Ball State School of Music faculty Zoran Jakovcic (viola), Lisa Kozenko (oboe), and guest artist Rene Lecuona (piano) for a concert in Sursa Hall!
As If, Cassandra 3pm @ Muncie Civic Studio Theatre 222 E. Main St.
Cost: Adults: $15, Students: $12 Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!
- April 11th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 12th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- April 13th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
A modern twist on the ancient Cassandra story, we follow cheerleader and high school senior Cassie as she attempts to thwart a tragic fate. Prom is approaching, which Cassie is dreading because of a dark and deadly premonition. Is it possible to convince her friends she's not nuts and avoid the inevitable.
This production is done in partnership with Muncie Civic Theatre.
Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday
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Blood Wedding 7:30pm @ Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University 2210 W Campus Dr, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Choreographed by Veronica Santoyo and Susan Koper
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 11-12, 15-18 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 13, 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the doorApr 16, 2025
Wednesday
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Blood Wedding 7:30pm @ Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University 2210 W Campus Dr, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Blood Wedding
Choreographed by Veronica Santoyo and Susan Koper
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 11-12, 15-18 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 13, 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
- General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door