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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...
POTUS
Strother Studio Theatre in the Arts & Communication Building BSU Arts & Communication Bldg, Muncie, IN, United StatesBy Selina Fillinger Directed by Jennifer Blackmer Show Times: February 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m. A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and...
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...
2nd Annual Muncie Spring Home Show
Clemens Home Solutions 2222 S Madison St, Muncie, IN, United StatesThis is a local home show sponsoring local businesses! We want to provide homeowners with the opportunity to meet home improvement contractors and service experts that they can trust. The event will feature dozens of local businesses, food trucks, contests and giveaways, a raffle for free entry door from Clemens...
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesBring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and their families. Each month, we’ll feature a special seasonal story that celebrates the time of year.
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
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...
I.D.E.A. Conference
Ball State Student Center 2000 W University, Muncie, IN, United StatesThe TENTH annual Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference is scheduled for March 8, 2025 on Ball State’s campus. We’ll be bringing back several favorite sessions to celebrate ten years of I.D.E.A., and plenty of fresh ones! Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn and meet like-minded...
“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...
Community Seed Swap and Giveaway
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesCelebrate the upcoming growing season with a morning of seed exchanges and sustainable gardening tips, all while connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts. Enjoy free seed packets, hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, and expert guidance—no seeds required to participate, though they are welcome! Bring your seeds to swap, or simply come to...
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...
Women of Song and Vox Anima
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesLed by Kerry Glann, this annual choral contribution to Ball State University’s Women’s Week activities features a variety of music and special guests, who all highlight the voices and contributions of women in music and society. Vox Anima is a treble-voice ensemble (sopranos or altos) open to students of all...
Tea, Scones, & Not Your Grandmother’s Needlepoint
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesLimited to 40 guests Cost: $10 Reservations required, please reserve online (under Art) at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Join us for a delightful event featuring Linda Burkhardt, who will share how needlepoint has evolved over the years. Afterward, we’ll enjoy an elegant afternoon tea complete with some of our favorite finger sandwiches and...
Beginning Sign Language
Six Thursdays, March 13 - April 17, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $95 Limited to 24 students Registration required Register online at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Learn a new skill that will improve your communication with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Limited to 24 students and only open to those age 18 and older. Includes...
Yoga is for EveryBody
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesYoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness. Vinyasa yoga, known for its creative sequences that link breath with movement, offers a flowing and dynamic practice that adapts to the needs of each individual. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner,...