23 upcoming events with the ball state university tag

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Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15 for a public reception featuring music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar. This Preview Party will kick off Art in Bloom weekend, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!

(On May 16 and May 17 from 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, guided tours, music, and activities for all ages.)

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.

Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.

The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16 and 17 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. 

(An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15, will offer music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash [only] bar.)

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.

Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.

The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16 and 17 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. 

(An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15, will offer music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash [only] bar.)

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.

Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.

The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update.

Perfect for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update.

Perfect for ages 12 and up.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him.
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome.

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium