This month's event promises to be engaging and valuable, with a luncheon, networking opportunities, a presentation, vendor booths, and the chance to win door prizes. Invite a friend to join you, and register today.
5801 West Bethel Avenue Muncie, IN 47304The Ball State Philosophy and Religious Studies Department in partnership with Muncie Public Library presents the Big Questions, Big Ideas series. Learn to think critically about complex issues and questions, and cultivate an awareness of the diversity of ideas in our world.
March's topic will be a discussion led by Dr. Rodney Taylor, Assistant Professor of English at Ball State University: "The Rhetoric of Antebellum Slave Narratives"
This presentation delves into the language and visual rhetoric in slave narratives to resist, expose, and shape public opinion about the horrors of slavery. We will discuss the strategies employed by abolitionists and enslaved authors to challenge authority and evoke empathy from 19th-century readers. We'd like to invite you to reflect on the relevance of these narratives in the contemporary moment.
1700 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47304The In Print Festival of First Books is a two-day celebration of literary writing and publishing. The first night features a reading by writers from three genres (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction) who have just published their debut books. For the second night these writers are joined by an editor or publisher from a small press or literary journal for a panel discussion on literary editing and publishing.
Student Center BallroomJoin us for an exciting pottery event exclusively for graduates! Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity at Made in Muncie Pottery.
Not only will you have a blast getting crafty, but you'll also have the opportunity to connect with other graduates and share your post-graduation stories. It's a fantastic way to celebrate your achievements and make lasting memories.
Don't miss out on this incredible event! Grab your spot now and let your creativity soar at Pottery for Grads with GSWI.
313 South Walnut Street Muncie, IN 47305The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Thomas Caneva, director of bands and Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands.
Sursa Performance HallFresh off the heels of his sold-out “Live and In Person 2023” North American tour, John Mellencamp confirms its continuation with “Live and In Person 2024.” Mellencamp will perform for one night only in 27 new cities.
Emens AuditoriumJoin for a night full of BOARD (and card) GAMES! Cardinal Cardboard is a commitment-free, all-inclusive club with the mission of creating a safe, fun, and welcoming place for everyone! Have a game you would love to play? Bring it with you! (Cardinal Cardboard is not responsible for the damage/loss of any games that you decide to bring.)
Whitinger Business Building room 153Come watch the Ball State Women's Rugby Club play IUPUI and Grace College on Saturday, March 23rd!The field is located at Heath Farms, which is by the Haven and Schiedler Apartments just off Tilloston!
No pets are allowed, but you can bring chairs, blankets, and school spririt!There is parking available, but it is limited.
4313 N. Everett Road, Muncie, IndianaGrab your family and friends to help you search for eggs hidden in Oakhurst Gardens. While you explore the gardens, be on the lookout for a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Don’t want to hunt for your egg? Come to the Ed Center in Oakhurst Gardens for the Annual Spring Glass Sale in partnership with the Ball State University Glass Guild.
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303Get ready for a fun night with the Northeastern Indiana Alumni Club! Join fellow alumni, friends and fans to watch our men's volleyball team take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in Fort Wayne. It's going to be a blast – full of cheering, good vibes, and catching up with fellow alumni who love a good game.
Hilliard Gates Sports Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46835Get ready for a comedy extravaganza!Groups from all over the Midwest come to perform in mixed-up groups for 1 night only. Bring your friends, your family, your neighbors, your enemies...all are welcome at this year's Chirp Up festival. This is a once-in-a-lifetime show that you are not going to want to miss!
This event will have special guests from SMOSH, The Lark Comedy Institute, and comedians from Chicago.
The theme this year is...Into The ABSOverse. Wear your best themed attire and join for a night of fun you will never forget!
Pruis HallUpon receiving numerous death threats while in the running for governor, State Senator Tyson Avery and his wife escape to a mountain cabin owned by the family of the Senator's top aide, Clayton Carlson. Tension builds as the stalker reveals they know where the Senator is hiding and as more and more disturbing events take place, the terror really begins.
Written by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Erin Takahashi
A new initiative for the College of Fine Arts, CFA Talks invites students to explore and learn about specific topics as it relates to career development by engaging with professionals as they share about their experience inside, around, and beyond the arts. This semester, the center of the conversation will be on entrepreneurship. Four professionals will share in a moderated panel discussion their experiences and lessons learned. CFA invites students from all over Ball State’s campus to join in this event to learn more about entrepreneurship.
Pruis HallJoin for a night of fun at the casino. There will be no money changing hands here, simply enjoy yourself. Pizza and mocktails will be provided.
This event will have tables for Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, and Craps, as well as dealers to boot.
What happens when Art meets Lunch?
Find out on Wednesday, March 27th at The Atrium!
For $15, you can walk away with
Your choice of 3 types of Chili with toppings - Cactus Chili, Black Bean (Vegetarian) Chili, or White Chicken Chili
A beverage
A one-of-a-kind Handmade Ceramic Chili Bowl made by members of the Ball State Clay Guild!
Don't miss out on this community favorite event, mark your calendars and be sure to stop by for great food and a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by Ball State students.
75% of proceeds donated to Muncie food related charities.
Please join members of AIA Indiana, Young Architect Forum (YAF) from across the state and AIAS for this presentation on the pathway to licensure. This forum is designed to help impending graduates regarding:Pathways to architectural licensure, Opportunities for continued service in the profession through AIA Indiana/YAF Indy/YAF Fort Wayne/ YAF Northern Indiana and more!
CAP Room AB 100With spring right around the corner, it’s only obvious that some eggs should be decorated. Come join art club’s egg painting, where we get to spend time painting plastic eggs and eating pizza together! Materials and food provided.
AJ 450Join 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.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email James Mitchell at jmitchell@minnetrista.net.
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303Paint with Certified Ross Instructor Chris Taylor at the site where Bob painted for years. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and learn the process of painting in Bob Ross’ signature style. Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a great time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303Paint with Certified Ross Instructor Chris Taylor at the site where Bob painted for years. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and learn the process of painting in Bob Ross’ signature style. Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a great time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303Delight in a superb buffet intentionally crafted by our seasoned Hospitality team, with elevated cuisine to please every palate. Your ticket guarantees unlimited access to the buffet, complete with complimentary coffee, tea, and juices. Elevate your brunch experience by opting for our delightful mimosa upgrade. Pre-register for convenience, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303Students in one of the English Immersive Learning classes at Ball State are hosting a Food Drive for members of the Recovery Cafe in Muncie. Over the last 6 months, the BSU students in this course have been working side by side with the RCM, and learning what they need, and how we can help them. The Recovery Cafe in Muncie has recently expanded their food pantry, and decided that a food drive could be incredibly helpful in an attempt to fill it up for their members.
Donation boxes can be found at: Alexander M. Bracken Library near the south entrance, L.A. Pittenger Student Center near the information desk, and Pi Beta Phi Sorority. An off-campus donation box is at Sacred Steps Yoga Studio in MuncieWeather permitting, view the Sun through one of Ball State’s powerful Solar Telescopes setup at the Scramble Light. See the Sun in a very specific color of red light known as Hydrogen-alpha and view the atmospheric region of the Sun called the chromosphere. Learn about and see dramatic features like solar prominences, filaments, and flares!
Scramble LightHelp us make history again! Join us for our sixth One Ball State Day and support students, faculty and programs like never before.
Every dollar counts on our quest to provide new levels of aid to those on campus and beyond.
Ball State UniversityThe Miller College of Business 19th Annual Alumni Awards is a highly anticipated event that brings together alumni from all walks of life. Get ready to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and celebrate the achievements of our outstanding alumni. This event is perfect for hearing inspiring stories, gaining valuable insights, and fostering meaningful relationships.
Alumni CenterWe The Kingdom is a multigenerational family of musicians, producers and songwriters consisting of Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Crowder), Scott Cash, Franni Rae Cash Cain, Martin Cash and Andrew Bergthold. We The Kingdom’s music embraces pop, country, folk and rock—with a heart rooted in worship.
Emens Auditorium"The Waste of Time", is a new comedy written by Anthony Cates. This show follows a strained couple thrown into the past. They must work together to find their way back to the present through obstacles: from their past selves, to Thomas Jefferson.
Pruis HallJoin student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program for an afternoon of games, activities, and tours in the DOMA galleries - plus (weather permitting) creating sunprints on the Quad as a pre-solar eactivity! This fun opportunity for families and kids of all ages is open to the public and free with registration by April 3rd. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
David Owsley Museum of ArtUnwind, have fun, and unleash your creativity as you learn to decorate five solar eclipse themed sugar cookies. Feel free to bring your favorite drinks and snacks to enjoy during the class. It's a great opportunity to socialize, relax, and have a good time while decorating cookies.Whether you're a beginner looking to learn new skills or a baking enthusiast seeking a fun activity, this cookie decorating class is the perfect choice.
4700 East County Road 800 North, Eaton, IN, USAPaint with Indiana's Certified Ross Instructor Chris Taylor at the site where Bob painted for years. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and learn the process of painting in Bob Ross’ signature style. Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a great time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy Muncie, IN 47303 United StatesThe Fashion Industry Studies Club is hosting a spring fashion show on April 6th 2024. The show will be held at Brown Amphitheater on Ball State Campus and is from 12-4pm. 12-2pm will be a preshow event with bands and vendors, and the fashion show will begin at 2pm!
Brown AmphitheaterJoin us for an unforgettable celebration at the Magic City Brewfest, happening April 6th, the Saturday before the April 8th Total Eclipse of the Heartland! Get ready for a day filled with craft beer, winery and distillery offerings, live music, artistic makers, and an atmosphere that's nothing short of magical! We will celebrate in the historic Cornerstone Center for the Arts, an enchanted gem just waiting for us to help her shine!
Cornerstone Center for the Arts @ 520 East Main StreetDon't miss your ticket to Wonderland - reserve your spot at the "Tea in Wonderland" auction, where every sip is a journey, and every bid is an adventure!Proceeds support club service and literacy projects and grants funded by the Altrusa Foundation.
510 South Country Club Road Muncie, IN 47302Embark on a journey of innovation and imagination at the 2024 New Works Festival, where groundbreaking performances will captivate audiences from March 16 to April 7. This exhilarating festival showcases a diverse array of theatrical productions, offering something extraordinary for every theater enthusiast.
Highlighted Performances Include: A Procedural by Matthew Reeder, The Ball States by Alice Tuan, Theophobia by Maximo Powell and more!
Enjoy Minnetrista’s expansive lawns—all are welcome to one of the best places in town to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event! Celebrate the science of solar eclipses with demonstrations and activities meant to educate. Local author and illustrator Laurie Lunsford will read her book The Solar Eclipse is Coming, and the Muncie Astronomy Club will provide expertise. Visitors can attend a performance of A Golden Curve of Light, an eclipse-themed one-act play written by award-winning playwright Jennifer Blackmer. After the activities, visitors can claim their spots and prepare to experience the eclipse totality event at our viewing party!
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy Muncie, IN 47303 United StatesPlan to spend your weekend with us! There is a special Magic in Muncie!
The Delaware County Fairgrounds is Muncie's in-town camping and RV accommodation hub for everyone visiting for the Total Eclipse of the Heartland! The Magic City Market, with live music and dozens of artisan Makers, will be there all weekend for visitors and locals! While you enjoy our wonderful Hoosier town, you will be able to socialize and shop with the Muncie Makers Market at the Magic City Market held in Heartland Hall at the Fairgrounds. For THREE DAYS in April 2024 - Saturday the 6th, Sunday the 7th, and Monday the 8th - from 10a-6p, in Heartland Hall, we will feature a General Store, 2024 Eclipse souvenirs, beautiful handmade arts, delicious homemade goodies, craft beer, local food trucks with hot meals, live music, indoor seating and outdoor picnic seating, and much more. Unique and high quality offerings from our creative community await! This is a mandatory event for locals and a welcoming place for visitors!
Don't miss your chance to be part of this once in a lifetime solar celebration. Grab your camping/RV reservations NOW (765-288-1854), bring your positive vibes, and let's make this Solar Eclipse weekend in the Path of Totality a time to remember. Cheers to good company, great artisan offerings, enchanted music, warm Hoosier Hospitality, and the magic that awaits!
All Magic City Market Vendors must register in advance.
This must-see event will be a ONE NIGHT ONLY show, so be sure to plan ahead with your friends, family, and fans to join the HUNDREDS of audience members cheering on the Singers during our professional-level performance of music throughout the decades! This will be a showing of faith, hope, laughter, and love that you will NOT want to miss!
Emens AuditoriumEmbark on an extraordinary journey into the realms of extreme environments both on Earth and in the far reaches of space at Life on the Edge. Delve into a hidden microbial world right here on Earth and gain insight into the NASA’s recent missions to Mars. Learn about rover trials in the rugged Atacama Desert and uncover the secrets that light from distant corners of the universe can unveil through the marvel of spectroscopy. Join this eye-opening adventure to expand your understanding of life's possibilities, from our own planet to the farthest reaches of our universe!
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 473036 French films to be shown in March and April.
Films and Dates:
Thur, March 14 Revoir Paris
Wed, March 20 Hold Me Tight
Thur, March 28 Josep
Wed, April 3 Casablanca Beats
Thur, April 11 Le Cercle Rouge
Wed, April 17 Saint Omer
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Dr. Marie-Line Brunet: mbrunet@bsu.edu
Presented by: Modern Languages & Classics
AJ 175Get ready to experience an amazing journey in the crazy world of Wonderland! Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, “Alice” is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit, as well as a profound philosophy towards respecting all opinions, including those that may be different from your own.
Emens AuditoriumFind local products each week from 100% certified local farmers and vendors! Produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, candles, soaps, jewelry, fine art, and so much more!
Starr Gennett Building, 101 S 1st St, Richmond, IN 47374Come together with Minnetrista, Muncie's Urban Forestry Committee, and our community partners for the Muncie Arbor Day celebration featuring a sapling giveaway. Engage in informative tree and sapling planting demos, offering practical insights for effective tree care. Unleash your creative side at craft stations, promoting artistic expression for families and children. Choose your sapling from our selection of oaks, sycamore, bald cypress, hawthorn, and more. Whether you need help planting a sapling, advice on selecting the perfect tree and its ideal location, or want to take part in a free raffle to win a tree, gardening tools, and other great prizes—you are in for an informative and enjoyable experience!
1200 N MInnetrista Pkwy Muncie, IN 47303 United StatesJoin us in celebrating Bob Ross' love for the outdoors and Arbor Day with a family-friendly fitness event! Traverse two loops of Minnetrista's scenic campus for this 5K. Registered participants will receive a swag bag featuring a Bob Ross sticker, drink, and snack. No on-site registration available. Registration deadline is April 25
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy Muncie, IN 47303 United States❄️WINTER CUPLETS!❄️
Please note these times and dates and join us for Cuplets, live “open mic” poetry at The Cup!
Every 4th Sunday at 3p through the Winter. So that’s February 25th, March 24th, and April 28th.Then we shall reassess our meeting times for Spring. We hope this makes traveling easier and safer through the Winter. The Cup is at 1606 West University Avenue in Muncie, Indiana - parking is in the back. Please support our host small business venue with your purchase from their menu! ☕️?
Everyone is welcome! Read your words or read the words of others! We are all looking forward to listening to everyone’s words! Cuplets is for fellowship, not critique. We all clap at all the poems and we want to make friends! ❄️?️❄️ Join us!
Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! ? We meet weekly at The Cup from 3-5p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is at 1606 West University Avenue in The Village, free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
The Cup @ 1606 West University AvenueLarger-than-life legends and folklore of the Hoosier state are explored in this exhibit, shown in conjunction with the Indiana Historical Society. Through historic photos and original art by the Braintwins, Indiana Lore traces the roots of Indiana’s tall tales, from the green-eyed ghost of a bulldog guarding a grave at Terre Haute’s Highland Lawn Cemetery to the Grey Lady who lurks in the children’s book section of Evansville’s Willard Library. These mysterious and mesmerizing campfire stories spark our imaginations and illuminate another side of Hoosier history. Featured are stories from the St. Joseph River Valley, like that of Hazel McNalley, accused of murdering her children, who she claimed had been only dolls. As you peruse the exhibit, see if you can tell truth from myth, and learn how legends and lore can help us understand the world around us.
Step into the worlds of your favorite storybooks at this immersive exhibition that will spark the imagination and boost literacy skills. Make a snow angel next to Peter from The Snowy Day or shake the palm trees while you explore the oversized alphabet playground from Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. From Peter Rabbit to everyone’s favorite pup, Spot, there are loads of friends to meet in Storyland!
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303Riders can choose multiple routes and distances up to 100 miles beginning and ending at the Muncie Cardinal Greenway Depot. Special awards will be given to those completing 25, 50 and 100 miles!
Online registration officially closes at noon on Friday, July 26. However, you can still register the day of the event! No refunds. No Rain dates. All riders must wear helmets. Waiver must be signed to participate.
Cardinal Greenway Muncie Depot Trailhead