Apr 25, 2025
Today
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April 25 & 26 PEO Rummage Sale
8am to 2pm @
2710 W. Burgewod Drive
Across from the Alumni Center and BSU Football Stadium off Bethel.
2710 W. Burgewod Drive
What: Rummage - Lazy Lady Sale – all items, unless marked or furniture will be sold for $1. Lots of various items. Come and see what treasures you can find.
When: The rummage will run Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM both days.
Moving Not Moving Sale 9am to 5pm @ Muncie Friends Church 418 W. Adams Street
We are clearing out the building to make room for the Recovery Cafe' to move in this summer. The Cafe' will be the new owner and Friends will lease space from them. We will not have room for all of our STUFF! We have lots of household items, toys, games, limited electronics and much more. Hope to see you there!
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show 5pm to 6pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
- Pranayama Workshop: Practice of Intentional Breath 5:15pm @ ZOKAWA studio in the Community of Hope Church Upstairs, follow signs 1968 W. Main Street
Cost: $20 Learn about Pranayama - the yoga practice of intentional breath. This informative and interactive 75 minute workshop will cover 5 different basic breathing techniques from simple breath awareness to more advanced forms of pranayama.
All levels of yoga and breathwork welcome!
$20 for general admission
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Ball State Campus Band and Wind Symphony 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door The Wind Symphony is under the direction of Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands. The Campus Band is under the direction of graduate students.
Learn more about the Ball State University Bands.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
Prices
- General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
- Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
*One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office
Purchase Options
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Stages 7:30pm @ Fine Arts Building, Ball State University Recital Hall AR217 2021 W. Riverside Avenue
Cost: General Public: $16.50 in advance, $18.50 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $13.50 in advance, $15.50 at the door By Dr. Philip McAdoo
Directed by Dr. Philip McAdoo and David Taylor Little
April 17-18, 22-26 at 7:30 p.m.
April 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Stages is an inclusive and collaborative production that welcomes artists of all forms—whether your medium is dance, music, song, visual art, or any other mode of creative expression. This production invites participants from across the Department of Theatre and Dance and the broader Ball State community to bring their unique voices and perspectives to the stage. In Stages, cast members will have the opportunity to devise, share stories and experiences, and blend their talents with those of their peers. The goal is to create a rich tapestry of expression that celebrates the diversity of human experience and explores the impacts of recent government legislation.
Rooted in the exploration of identity and contemporary social issues, Stages delves into themes that impact the lives of individuals who may feel on the margins and touches on topics such as gender, race, sexuality, and societal expectations. It is a space where lived experiences—whether deeply personal or reflective of larger contemporary social issues—are brought to light, allowing for dialogue and connection through art. Stages aims to create a welcoming environment where every participant can share stories and transform the stage into a space of belonging, understanding, and shared humanity. This is your Stage—a place to be seen, heard, and valued.Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $16.50 in advance, $18.50 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $13.50 in advance, $15.50 at the door- An Evening With Void King - Album Release Party 8pm @ Room 5 Piano Bar 2105 W White River Blvd. Muncie, IN
Cost: 5 Ages: 21+ Void King and Argonauta Records are proud to announce the release of "The Hidden Hymnal II".
Void King will play our entire first chapter of The Hidden Hymnal, take a break to allow our sisters from Prairie Creek Sirens to play you some incredible music, and then we will finish out the night by playing our new record from front to back.
We are excited to share this concept album with you. It has been a long time coming!Doors at 8
Music at 9
5 dollars gets you in the door.
Thank you for your love and support.- Pokérave - Gotta Rave 'Em All 9:30pm to 2am @ Be Here Now 505 N. Dill Street
Cost: 18+: $20 // 21+: $15 Ages: 18+ Gotta Rave 'Em All – Muncie Edition 🎶✨
📍 Be Here Now (505 N Dill St. Muncie, IN 47303 )
📅 April 25th | 🕘 9:30 PM – 2 AM | 🎟️
Get ready, Indiana—Glotaku is bringing the ultimate cosplay rave experience to the city for one unforgettable night! Whether you’re a fan of anime, video games, or just a good party, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of pop culture and nightlife.
What’s in Store:
🎧 Glotaku Resident DJs KHTO Rider, Shibascream, and special guest - KEIFERGR33N spinning anime remixes, EDM Club, VGM, and hip-hop.
🛡️ Cosplay Encouraged – Show off your creativity and step onto the dancefloor as your favorite character!
💫 Immersive Atmosphere – With themed visuals, drinks, and more, it’s a night designed for otaku, gamers, and music lovers alike.
🎟️ Presale Tickets: $15-$20
🎟️ At the Door: $20 (Additional $5 charge for under 21)
Don’t miss your chance to party with Glotaku and experience a night of epic performances, music, and community.Apr 26, 2025
Tomorrow
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April 25 & 26 PEO Rummage Sale
8am to 2pm @
2710 W. Burgewod Drive
Across from the Alumni Center and BSU Football Stadium off Bethel.
2710 W. Burgewod Drive
What: Rummage - Lazy Lady Sale – all items, unless marked or furniture will be sold for $1. Lots of various items. Come and see what treasures you can find.
When: The rummage will run Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM both days.
- Les Mills Launch Party 9am to 10:30am @ Muncie YMCA 615 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: free for YMCA members, $10 for non-members Ages: 14+ Join us as we launch the brand new releases of BodyCombat, BodyPump, and BodyBalance!
Moving Not Moving Sale 9am to 5pm @ Muncie Friends Church 418 W. Adams Street
We are clearing out the building to make room for the Recovery Cafe' to move in this summer. The Cafe' will be the new owner and Friends will lease space from them. We will not have room for all of our STUFF! We have lots of household items, toys, games, limited electronics and much more. Hope to see you there!
- Yoga Fusion: FREE CLASS 10:30am @ ZOKAWA studio in the Community of Hope Church upstairs to the right 1968 W. Main Street
Join the SHIFT Yoga Teacher Training Students for this FREE Yoga Fusion Class!
Try a blend of all the different styles of yoga we offer at Zokawa and experience the different teachers - all in one class!
This special FUSION class blends all our classes into one amazing experience!
This class is perfect for new yoga students to learn the differences of particular yoga styles.
Wonderful for experienced yogis to get a glimpse of each of our Zokawa Teachers and how they lead a class.
You'll leave this event feeling inspired to get on your mat and move your body in ways you normally don't!
Free to attend, space is limited, please preregister to reserve your space
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday 11:30am @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Betty's Cabin 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Bring 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.
Betty’s Cabin Activities are presented in partnership with Patterson Block Muncie.
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show 3:30pm to 4:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show 5pm to 6pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.Stages 7:30pm @ Fine Arts Building, Ball State University Recital Hall AR217 2021 W. Riverside Avenue
Cost: General Public: $16.50 in advance, $18.50 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $13.50 in advance, $15.50 at the door By Dr. Philip McAdoo
Directed by Dr. Philip McAdoo and David Taylor Little
April 17-18, 22-26 at 7:30 p.m.
April 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Stages is an inclusive and collaborative production that welcomes artists of all forms—whether your medium is dance, music, song, visual art, or any other mode of creative expression. This production invites participants from across the Department of Theatre and Dance and the broader Ball State community to bring their unique voices and perspectives to the stage. In Stages, cast members will have the opportunity to devise, share stories and experiences, and blend their talents with those of their peers. The goal is to create a rich tapestry of expression that celebrates the diversity of human experience and explores the impacts of recent government legislation.
Rooted in the exploration of identity and contemporary social issues, Stages delves into themes that impact the lives of individuals who may feel on the margins and touches on topics such as gender, race, sexuality, and societal expectations. It is a space where lived experiences—whether deeply personal or reflective of larger contemporary social issues—are brought to light, allowing for dialogue and connection through art. Stages aims to create a welcoming environment where every participant can share stories and transform the stage into a space of belonging, understanding, and shared humanity. This is your Stage—a place to be seen, heard, and valued.Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $16.50 in advance, $18.50 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $13.50 in advance, $15.50 at the doorCardinal Chorus, Choral Union, Concert Choir, and Vox Anima 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door About
This performance provides a capstone to a robust year of choral activities for four ensembles performing together and combined. Led by Kerry Glann, Andrew Crow, Kristen Baisley, and Stephen Larson. We will celebrate our graduating students in their final performance with the Ball State Choirs.
Cardinal Chorus is a tenor/bass ensemble open to students of all disciplines who enjoy sharing camaraderie through music and excellence in live performance. The University Choral Union (UCU) is the perfect choir for the casual singer or busy non-music major. UCU is a large and lively mixed choir that meets once each week. The Concert Choir is a select ensemble open to students of all disciplines by audition. Over the course of several semesters of participation, members will perform accompanied and a cappella music representing a broad spectrum of history and cultures. Vox Anima is a treble-voice ensemble (sopranos or altos) open to students of all disciplines who enjoy sharing camaraderie through music and achieving excellence in performance.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
Prices
- General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
- Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
- Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
*One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office
Purchase Options
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.
Apr 27, 2025
This Sunday
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Human Library at Minnetrista 1pm to 4pm @ Minnetrista Cultural Center Oakhurst Home 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: Free Ages: 18+ The Human Library® is a safe place for serious conversations about often difficult and perhaps sensitive topics and allows participants to explore and examine their own conscious or unconscious bias. The Oakhurst home at Minnetrista is a beautiful and historic location for this impactful event.
At a Human Library® our Books are people who are on loan to Readers (YOU!). Books have lived experiences that reflect stereotyping and bias in our society and are ready to not just tell a story but to engage in a conversation with you. They expect and appreciate difficult questions that lead to greater understanding. Every Book on our Bookshelf has experienced stereotyping, stigma or challenges and marginalization due to their lifestyle, profession, diagnosis, belief, disability, or social status, to name a few.
At the Human Library® we invite you to examine and explore the topics on our Bookshelf and perhaps meet your own prejudice or better understand the life of one who experiences stigmas and stereotypes.
Each Book checkout is for a half hour dialogue. Check out 1 or as many Books as you have time for. The last check out is at 3:30 p.m.
Always FREE, this is a terrific learning opportunity and you will thank yourself for making the time to come!
The Oakhurst Experience will be closed on April 27, but the Oakhurst home will be open for the Human Library Project event from 1-4 p.m.
Stitch 'n Bitch 3pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup at 3p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. 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!
Cuplets - Open Mic Poetry 5pm @ The Cup 1606 West University Avenue
Please join us for Cuplets, live “open mic” poetry at The Cup! 🎙️ Everyone is welcome! Read your words! Read the words of others! Come to enjoy others reading words! 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. You CAN sit with us, every 4th Sunday at 5p. The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, 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 as admission to Cuplets! ☕️ 🥯
∙ Cuplets has a YouTube Channel! 🍿 Check it out:
∙ Cuplets Facebook Group:
Facebook.com/groups/1596819023887658
∙ The Cup is on Instagram:
Instagram.com/TheCupInTheVillage
Apr 28, 2025
This Monday
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Cardinal Wellness
12:30am @
Harvest Christian Fellowship
1010 E. Centennial Ave. Muncie, IN
Something for everyone… and all are FREE!
Chair yoga 5:15 pm
Zumba 6pm
Resistance Training 7pm
Apr 29, 2025
This Tuesday
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Cardinal Wellness
12:30am to 3:30pm @
Buley Center
1111 North Penn Street
Something for everyone…all FREE!
Chair yoga 12:30pm
Line Dancing 1:30 pm
Resistance Training 2:30 pm
BA/BFA Studio Art Exhibition 10am @ Various locations
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA/BFA exhibitions April 11 through May 3. Students will display artworks created as part of their coursework, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!
The public is invited. Please note: gallery hours will vary depending on location, please check the hours for each location when planning your visit.Student Center Gallery
Senior Show BA 1: Ashlyn Chapell, Cynthia Galvez, Carlos Perez, Leah Strong
Show Dates: Friday, April 11 - Wednesday, April 16
Reception: April 11, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery Presentation: April 11, 6 p.m.
Senior Show BA 2: Lochlan Gillen, Maddison Johnson, Kamari Lloyd, Chloe Phipps, Isabella Stratton
Show Dates: Friday, April 18 - Wednesday, April 23
Reception: April 18, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery Presentation: April 18, 6 p.m.There will also be a Senior Graphic Design show in the Student Center - details to come!
Made in Muncie Pottery Gallery
Senior Show BA 3: Kaitlyn Tate
Opening reception: May 1, 5-8 p.m. during First Thursday
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
BFA group 1: Morris Gibbons, Emilee Dailey, Kylee Reff, Lauren Bond, John Palacios
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 15 to Friday, April 18
Reception: April 16, 4-6 p.m.BFA 2: Andie Arana Gomez, Kelsey Gillenwater, Lincoln Saldivar, Muskwrat Evans, Michael Carson, Lily Hockwalt
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25
Reception: April 23rd, 4-6 p.m.
BFA 3: David Martinez, Emma Voth, Allison Jester, Riley Taylor, Aaliyah Sansone
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 3
Reception: May 2, 4-6 p.m.May 1, 2025
Thursday
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BA/BFA Studio Art Exhibition 10am @ Various locations
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA/BFA exhibitions April 11 through May 3. Students will display artworks created as part of their coursework, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!
The public is invited. Please note: gallery hours will vary depending on location, please check the hours for each location when planning your visit.Student Center Gallery
Senior Show BA 1: Ashlyn Chapell, Cynthia Galvez, Carlos Perez, Leah Strong
Show Dates: Friday, April 11 - Wednesday, April 16
Reception: April 11, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery Presentation: April 11, 6 p.m.
Senior Show BA 2: Lochlan Gillen, Maddison Johnson, Kamari Lloyd, Chloe Phipps, Isabella Stratton
Show Dates: Friday, April 18 - Wednesday, April 23
Reception: April 18, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery Presentation: April 18, 6 p.m.There will also be a Senior Graphic Design show in the Student Center - details to come!
Made in Muncie Pottery Gallery
Senior Show BA 3: Kaitlyn Tate
Opening reception: May 1, 5-8 p.m. during First Thursday
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
BFA group 1: Morris Gibbons, Emilee Dailey, Kylee Reff, Lauren Bond, John Palacios
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 15 to Friday, April 18
Reception: April 16, 4-6 p.m.BFA 2: Andie Arana Gomez, Kelsey Gillenwater, Lincoln Saldivar, Muskwrat Evans, Michael Carson, Lily Hockwalt
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25
Reception: April 23rd, 4-6 p.m.
BFA 3: David Martinez, Emma Voth, Allison Jester, Riley Taylor, Aaliyah Sansone
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 3
Reception: May 2, 4-6 p.m.Live Geode Slicing during First Thursday 5pm to 8pm @ Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities during the Muncie Maker’s Market 111 E Adams St Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: prices staring at just $5 May's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Muncie, Indiana
Bob Cunningham at 111 Arts Gallery
Art at the Murray
Artists at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Songwriter Sessions at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Songwriter Sessions at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Dinosaur Walker (Bryson Summers) at Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
The Gathering Place
Ronn Brown at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co.
Live Geode Slicing at Kat's Crystals
Lylanne Musselman, Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month"
Muncie Makers Market
Muncie Central High School AP Art Exhibit at Muncie Makes Lab
Muncie Central High School AP Art Exhibit at Muncie Makes Lab
111 Arts Gallery
111 E. Main
Gonna hang works form the collection! Original art works from Muncie’s famous Bob Cunningham. Comic style art studies made by the author while growing up in Muncie. He owned a grocery as well in the Old West End. 5-8pm Come see!Art at the Murray
405 S. Walnut
Please join us for our spring celebration of two floors of great ART! Carrie Wright will welcome you on the second floor with a very rare opportunity to purchase framed works from '23 and prior at a whopping 30% discount! Certified Bob Ross instructor Chris Taylor will be leading a painting workshop, a great chance to see what it will be like when you take one of his fabulous classes. Upstairs, Cassie Dunmyer Creative is featuring new prints and in progress work. She'll be accompanied by Desiree Hinshaw, a painter inspired by faith and nature, and Ray Woodcox, a ceramicist with functional forms and unique designs. Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) will be exhibiting photography, woodcut, drawing and assemblage Art.Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Explore the work of Cornerstone’s 2D instructors Ann Johnson and Chelsea Waltermire, featured as our gallery artists for the month of May. Enjoy live music by CCA music instructor John Kolar as you shop from local vendors between 5–8 pm. Then, stay a little longer for the Songwriter Sessions from 7–9 pm, featuring performances by Jansen Duncan and Dave Carter.All events take place on the 2nd Floor of Cornerstone Center for the Arts and are free and open to the public.
Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
304 S. Walnut
Fox & Sparrow Tattoo will host 'Ladies Night,' a collection of anime-style pin-ups by local artist, Bryson Summers aka Dinosaur Walker. Nerd culture, anime, video games, comic books, horror and punk are Dinosaur Walker's forte--and it's all great fun! 5-8pm.In addition, walk-in tattoos are available from 1-8pm so swing in for some spring-inspired designs or to plan out your next piece.
The Gathering Place
125 E Charles
Stop in and take a look around to see if our space fits your needs for your next gathering! The Gathering Place provides a small intimate space for you and your guests to gather to celebrate all of life’s special moments. Our space sits within the Historic Rose Court, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Gathering Place gives you 1,600 sq. ft. of floor space, including a prep kitchen and built-in bar/beverage area. The Gathering Place is an open setting with the combination of industrial elements with modern comforts to create a stylish space for you to host your next gathering! 5-8pmGordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main
Gordy Fine Art and Framing is pleased to open a new exhibition of photographs by career photographer Ronn Brown. The exhibition opening party is free to the public on Thursday May 1 from 5 – 8 pm. Refreshments will be served, and the artist will be on hand to engage with visitors. The show will remain on view until May 31. At 6:15 the artist will give a brief presentation about his work and answer questions.A native of East Central Indiana, Mr. Brown was based in Los Angeles for over 20 years. There he focused mainly on photographing musicians, actors and models, and often worked for producers in the film and music industries. This kind of photography requires superb technical skills in operating the camera and lights, but he became highly sought after because of his bold imagination placing his subjects in inventive poses and dress.
Since moving back to Muncie in 2020, he has established a studio on North Walnut St. and is very active continuing his work. This exhibition focuses on images that he has made since his return to Indiana.
Ronn is also a photo-historian and collector who recently curated an exhibition of photographs called People and Places 1873 – 2000, from the collection of the David Owsley Museum at Ball State. The Gordy show coincides with that exhibition until it closes on May 23. We encourage people who are interested in Ronn’s work to also visit the Owsley and also to view an accompanying film made by the Ball State Department of Media.
Before moving to Los Angeles in 1997, he attended Ball State in the photojournalism and art departments. He credits much of his career success to Jack’s Camera Shop in Downtown Muncie where he taught lighting classes for 12 years. There he refined his studio skills that made his eventual career one of many that were launched at Jack’s.
The show will be on view with works for sale through May 31. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, call 765-284-8422 or visit our website.
Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St
Join us from 5-8pm for our Live Geode Slicing Event! Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful, sparkling crystals. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won't want to miss! Prices start at just $5.Muncie Artists Guild
Various locations
Lylanne Musselman is an award-winning visual artist, poet, and playwright. Musselman specializes in people and pet portraits in pastels, gouache, and acrylics. She has exhibited her work multiple times at Hoosier Salon, Watercolor Society of Indiana, Ventures in Creativity, Arts Illiana, Will Vawter Annual, Wabash Valley Exhibition at Swope, Northern Indiana Pastel Society, Indiana Heritage Arts, Open Space & Minnetrista’s Annual Juried Show, among many others. Her art has appeared on the covers of several of her poetry chapbooks, and her art has appeared in several literary journals, recently UIndy’s Etchings 36.1, she was the featured artist for Last Stanza Poetry Journal, Issue 3, and has art in the story anthology, Café Macabre II. Musselman is active in several art and writing organizations in Indiana; she’s past president of Muncie Artists Guild, where she still serves on the board. Musselman is on the executive board of Midwest Writers Workshop, and she teaches writing of all stripes at Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, University of Indianapolis, E.B. Ball Center, and Indianapolis Writers Center.Work will be shown at the following places: Rosebud Coffee House, Old National Bank, Vera Mae's, Haul 'n Oats, Patterson Bldg
MuncieArts
216 E. Main
Dreaming with MuncieArts: Stop into Muncie Civic Theatre and meet us in the lobby to talk about MuncieArts and its future, share your ideas, learn about what we do, and dream big. Pick up information from other arts and culture organizations to find out more about the extraordinary activities we have in Muncie and Delaware County to help make your spring and summer plans. We look forward to seeing you! 5–7 pm (special hours).Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
COME SEE US at ADAMS & WALNUT on FIRST THURSDAY from 5-8p! The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market outdoors every First Thursday & indoors at MadJax every Third Thursday in Downtown Muncie! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE!Muncie Makes Lab
628 S. Walnut
"MCHS AP Art Exhibition at MML: Variety, inspiration, and youthful creativity are displayed simultaneously by the most advanced artists at Muncie Central High School. They have been working all year on a body of artworks for a portfolio in their AP Art Studio courses. Various media, subject matter, and driving questions are explored as students determine the focus for their artworks. Come see the talent and imagination of Muncie's AP art students displayed across the walls for this exhibition! Also, special guest from BSU's Art Department & MCHS alumni artist: Maria Sanchez!First Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market 5pm to 8pm @ Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie Adams & Walnut in Downtown Muncie
FIRST THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun community experience EVERY MONTH for First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie! ALL OUTDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time with live geode/rock cutting with Wook's Workshop, check out Kat's Crystals & Curiosities along the path of our Market, and explore the many arty opportunities throughout Downtown Muncie's First Thursday Gallery Walks! The Muncie Makers Market is so happy to get back outside with the First Thursday community events, a popular local tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout all of Downtown Muncie. Come shop with us and enjoy your community!
The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
First Thursday Gallery Walks:
https://www.downtownmuncie.org/first-thursday
Kat's Crystals & Curiosities:
https://www.katscrystalsandcuriosities.com
Advance Vendor Registration is required to be a Vendor at each selling event with the Muncie Makers Market. 🌿
May 2, 2025
Friday
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BA/BFA Studio Art Exhibition 10am @ Various locations
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA/BFA exhibitions April 11 through May 3. Students will display artworks created as part of their coursework, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!
The public is invited. Please note: gallery hours will vary depending on location, please check the hours for each location when planning your visit.Student Center Gallery
Senior Show BA 1: Ashlyn Chapell, Cynthia Galvez, Carlos Perez, Leah Strong
Show Dates: Friday, April 11 - Wednesday, April 16
Reception: April 11, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery Presentation: April 11, 6 p.m.
Senior Show BA 2: Lochlan Gillen, Maddison Johnson, Kamari Lloyd, Chloe Phipps, Isabella Stratton
Show Dates: Friday, April 18 - Wednesday, April 23
Reception: April 18, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery Presentation: April 18, 6 p.m.There will also be a Senior Graphic Design show in the Student Center - details to come!
Made in Muncie Pottery Gallery
Senior Show BA 3: Kaitlyn Tate
Opening reception: May 1, 5-8 p.m. during First Thursday
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery
BFA group 1: Morris Gibbons, Emilee Dailey, Kylee Reff, Lauren Bond, John Palacios
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 15 to Friday, April 18
Reception: April 16, 4-6 p.m.BFA 2: Andie Arana Gomez, Kelsey Gillenwater, Lincoln Saldivar, Muskwrat Evans, Michael Carson, Lily Hockwalt
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25
Reception: April 23rd, 4-6 p.m.
BFA 3: David Martinez, Emma Voth, Allison Jester, Riley Taylor, Aaliyah Sansone
Show Dates: Tuesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 3
Reception: May 2, 4-6 p.m.
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Cardinal Wellness
12:30am to 3:30pm @
Buley Center
1111 North Penn Street
- Les Mills Launch Party 9am to 10:30am @ Muncie YMCA 615 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305