Art/Culture
Chew On This “What’s Your Recipe for Community?”
Legacy West African Cuisine North Granville Avenue, Muncie, IN, United States“The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what, we must eat to live.” – Joy Harjo, former United States Poet Laureate Food is fundamental to both our lives and relationships. We organize our days around meals and relationships around gatherings that commemorate milestones. Whether these are the daily...
“Big Astronomy” 5pm Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesStart: September 13, 2024 5 p.m. End: September 13, 2024 6 p.m. It takes many people with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills to run observatories. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for...
Halloween: Celestial Origins
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesWhat do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes ... astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a "cross-quarter day". We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations,...
Classics to Classical
A Free Concert presented by the Flute & Clarinet Choirs of America’s Hometown Band - Sat., Oct. 19 2:00 pm be Playing For You on Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 pm, are two of the very talented music ensemble groups from America’s Hometown Band of Muncie -- the Central Indiana...
Earth, Moon and Sun
Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why...
“Big Astronomy”
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesStart: September 14, 2024 5 p.m. End: September 14, 2024 6 p.m. It takes many people with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills to run observatories. Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for...
Saturn and Beyond
Saturn's rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. They can be seen clearly even with a small backyard telescope. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. In 2004 the Cassini orbiter and Huygens probe reached Saturn. ...
Halloween: Celestial Origins
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesWhat do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes … astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day”. We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations,...
A Simpler Thyme Antique Show
Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesA Simpler Thyme Antique Show Sat, October 26, 2024 9am-3pm Admission $4.00 Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 N. Wheeling Ave Heartland BuildingMuncie, IN Louise & Steve Swihart & Bev Korn are working hard to prepare a great event! Join us for a gathering of friends who brought you their best Country...
Astronomy SLAM!
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesStart: November 2, 2024 6:30 p.m. End: November 2, 2024 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6:30pm (tickets required) Cost: $4/person, tickets available online During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all...
November 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 Universe Update
Travel through our universe in both space and time during this live presentation and learn about the most recent and exciting astronomy news. Hear updates about the JWST team and their findings, learn about stellar evolution and black holes, and find out how space exploration and research help us out...
Muncie Mama’s Market
Muncie Mama’s Market Date: November 9, 2024 “A Curated indoor market for women and moms of all types, located at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the Heartland Hall building.” Contact info Event Homepage with updated information: https://kylajoblog.squarespace.com/events/event-munciemamasmarket Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/munciemamasmarket Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/H21TtE7Tc78SvKrx/?mibextid=9l3rBW Cost: $2 at the door
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
"One World, One Sky" is a brillant program that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is...
Birth of Planet Earth
How did Earth come to be a life-supporting planet? Where did our Moon come from? What does Earth's history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? This show tells the twisted tale of our planet's origins, and helps us explore the potential of other...
The Universe Update
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesTravel through our universe in both space and time during this live presentation and learn about the most recent and exciting astronomy news. Hear updates about the JWST team and their findings, learn about stellar evolution and black holes, and find out how space exploration and research help us out...
December 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 Christmas Star
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common...
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United States“One World, One Sky” is a brillant program that follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is...
The Christmas Star
Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesOver the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common...