Art/Culture
90th Annual Student Art Show
Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery Muncie, IN, United StatesFebruary 12 - March 15 The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery Awards Night: Saturday, February 22 from 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays. The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites...
“To Space & Back” 5pm Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesFridays: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 21 at 5:00pm Saturdays: Feb. 1, 8, 22 at 5:00pm Hear the extraordinary story of human ingenuity and engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps many of us use every day. Perfect for...
“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” 6:30pm Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesFridays: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 21 at 6:30pm Saturdays: Feb. 1, 8, 22 at 6:30pm From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are...
Ball State Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesAbout Ball State’s choral program nurtures the next generation of conductors through graduate programs in choral music. This performance features the work of those emerging conductors as they hone their skills with the university’s premier vocal ensemble. The Chamber Choir is the university’s most prestigious concert choir, typically comprised of...
Faculty Artist Series: Cynthia Smith with Annie King and Galit Gertsenzon
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesThe Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. This recital is free and open to the public and will be offered as a livestream. Parking Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue)...
Crafter Cult (Fiber Arts)
Crafters Cult is a fiber arts group that meets weekly to work on their own projects or learn something new. All ages are welcome to enjoy fiber arts and great conversation in a welcoming and affirming community.
Redefining Design: Embracing Cultural Traditions for Inclusive Learning with Kaleena Sales
Ball State Arts and Journalism Building North McKinley Avenue, Muncie, IN, United StatesKaleena Sales is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of the Department of Art and Design at Tennessee State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Nashville, TN. Her research and writing are rooted in racial justice and equity, with a specific focus on the ways...
Ball State Symphony Orchestra
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesAbout The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods. Program Program to include Bernstein's Chichester Psalms featuring the Ball State Chamber Choir. Tickets Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts...
Mnozil Brass Jubilee
Emens Auditorium 1800 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesEmens Auditorium presents: Mnozil Brass Jubilee! Mnozil Brass has been entertaining fans around the globe for 30 years with their comedic brilliance, sensational programs, and impeccable playing. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Mnozil Brass created the Jubilee tour featuring new works along with their greatest hits. The Austrian band, known...
52nd Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival
Music Instruction Building at BSU 1785 - 1799 W Riverside, Muncie, IN, United StatesAbout Entering its 52nd year, the Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival attracts over 35 high school jazz bands annually. The bands participate in jazz band and combo competitions as well as clinics. The day ends with an evening concert featuring the two winning bands from the day’s competition and...
Ball State Jazz Ensembles with Guest Artist Alexis Cole and Honor Bands
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesTwo honor bands of the 52nd Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival perform with the Ball State Jazz Ensemble I and guest artist Alexis Cole. This concert will also be livestreamed. Called "one of the great voices of today," by Jonathan Schwartz, and praised for her “Impeccable control and...
Writing Your Life: Collect a Series of Vignettes for Posterity (Three Tuesdays, March 4, 11, & 18)
EB and Bertha Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesThree Tuesdays, March 4, 11, and 18; 2:30-4 p.m. E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center Cost: $55 Limited to 12 students Register online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Have memories you want to preserve—for yourself, your family, or even for publication? Whether you’ve already started a memoir or are just beginning to explore...
March First Thursday
Downtown Muncie 300 N High St, Muncie, IN, United StatesJoin us the first Thursday of every month for a night of gallery walks throughout DWNTWN. Watch and learn from local artists as they perform their crafts. Support community artisans and shops as you explore the DWNTWN community.
The Songwriter Sessions
Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E Main St, Muncie, IN, United StatesIt's time to shine the spotlight on the great original music that's happening in Muncie, and beyond! Each month - as part of First Thursday in downtown Muncie - we will feature a performance by area singer/songwriters at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Artists will share the stories behind their...
Alison Brown at Pruis Hall
Ball State University Pruis Hall West University Avenue, Muncie, IN, United StatesAlison Brown, the Grammy Award-winning banjo virtuoso, will be performing in Muncie on March 8, 2025. Known for blending bluegrass, jazz, and folk into a distinctive sound, Brown has made a name for herself as a trailblazer in contemporary acoustic music. With popular songs like “The Wonderful Sea Voyage (of...
“ASTRONAUT” 5pm Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesFridays: March 14, 21 at 5:00pm Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 5:00pm Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of space, and discover the perils that lurk there as we subject Chad, a test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at...
“Destination Mars” 6:30pm Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesFridays: March 14, 21 at 6:30pm Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 6:30pm Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome. Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors...
Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Chris Taylor Art Studio 405 South Walnut Street, Muncie, IN, United StatesPaint with Certified Bob Ross Instructor® Chris Taylor in his personal studio and gallery in Downtown Muncie, Ind. Galaxy Grandeur from The Joy of Painting® Season 32, Episode 9. These classes are geared for individuals or small groups with ample instruction time. First timers with no prior experience welcome! Ages...
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesSaturdays: March 15, 22 at 3:30pm 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...
Rock the Arts – The Smoking Horses in Concert
Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E Main St, Muncie, IN, United StatesRock the Arts is a musical event supporting Cornerstone. The Smoking Horses will be the band rocking the E.B. Ball Auditorium on March 15, 2025 from 7 PM to 9 PM. The ticket purchase supports Cornerstone's mission to provide opportunities for creative expression, educational programs, and events in a historic...