Jan 17, 2025
Today
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"Dawn of the Space Age" 5pm Planetarium Show
5:00pm to 6:00pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
A spellbinding account of humanity's first attempts to leave planet Earth: from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings, to the privately-operated space flights of today.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
- "Sky Skills Live" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program.
Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.- Remedy Band Dance Party Sponsored by Destination: Muncie 7:00pm to 10:00pm @ Muncie Delaware County Senior Center Auditorium 2517 W 8th St, Muncie, IN 47302
Cost: $10 Ages: 18+ Jan 18, 2025
Tomorrow
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"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.
- "Dawn of the Space Age" 5pm Planetarium Show 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
A spellbinding account of humanity's first attempts to leave planet Earth: from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings, to the privately-operated space flights of today.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
- "Sky Skills Live" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program.
Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.- Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten 8:00pm @ Be Here Now 505 N. Dill Street
Cost: 10.00 Good Stand Up Comedy at Be Here Now Saturday 1/18 with nationally touring comedian Dan Alten & friends. Plus a post show Cryptid Dance Party.
Dan Alten is an intelligent goofball from Kentucky who has been traveling the country for the past decade bringing his charming nonsense to everywhere from theaters to punk basements to art galleries to beloved comedy clubs. Doing over 200 shows a year bringing his tight night surreal fun to the people, like if the Ramones were one guy with a mustache and good jokes. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Bobcat, Sam Tallent, Rory Scovel, Sarah Sherman from SNL, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, rapper Open Mike Eagle, DJ Doug Pound & David Leibe Hart from Tim & Eric, various punk bands with silly names, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He has recorded 2 albums, written a zine, and filmed a pilot for an Amazon Prime stand up show that was lost to history. But most importantly he’s funny. You will enjoy him. And if not you can mud wrestle him after the show.
Doors at 7, comedy from 8-10 with DJ Toast after!
$10 all ages until 10!
What is a Dan Alten Comedy Cryptid Dance Party you ask?
Well.... Dan Alten is a comedian... and he is great. Word on the street is he may be connected to the Mothman and sightings of MothDan are increasing weekly! He is one of the best and we are tickled to be hosting him! He is setting up this great comedy night and we will be having our own DJ Toast playing music after! The theme is cryptid inspired so wear your Bigfoot, Alien, Jersey Devil, Chupacabra inspired gear!
Jan 19, 2025
This Sunday
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Stitch 'n Bitch
3:00pm to 5:00pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue, Muncie
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 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!
Jan 21, 2025
This Tuesday
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Euchre Play
6:00pm to 9:00pm @
The Heorot Pub & Draught House
219 S. Walnut St. Muncie
Jan 24, 2025
Friday
-
"Dawn of the Space Age" 5pm Planetarium Show
5:00pm to 6:00pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
A spellbinding account of humanity's first attempts to leave planet Earth: from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings, to the privately-operated space flights of today.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
- "Sky Skills Live" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program.
Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.- Golden Grooves Dance 7:00pm to 10:00pm @ Muncie Delaware County Senior Center Auditorium 2517 W 8th St, Muncie, IN 47302
Cost: $10 Ages: 18+ - Arts Alive: Daniel Alexander Jones 7:30pm @ Fine Arts Building Recital Hall AR217 2021 W. Riverside Avenue
- Daniel Alexander Jones exemplifies the artist-as-energy worker. His wildflower body of original work includes plays, performance pieces, recorded music, concerts, music theatre events, essays, and long-form improvisations. He explores the esoteric and the everyday through his own distinctive dramaturgy. Jones “creates multi-dimensional experiences where bodies, minds, emotions, voices, and spirits conjoin, shimmer, and heal" (The Herb Alpert Foundation).
Jan 25, 2025
Saturday
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Free Health Fair
10:00am to 3:00pm @
Muncie Children's Museum
515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Start your year off right!
Join us for a Free Health Fair at the Muncie Children’s Museum on Saturday, January 25, from 10am to 3pm. Ball State University COH Interprofessional Community Clinic and ECI-AHEC will provide engaging activities, health and wellness screenings and community resources for museum guests. Admission to the museum is free from 10am-5pm. Stop by for a fun-filled day for the entire family!- "Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show 3:30pm to 4:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.
- "Dawn of the Space Age" 5pm Planetarium Show 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
A spellbinding account of humanity's first attempts to leave planet Earth: from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings, to the privately-operated space flights of today.
Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
- MAD - Muncie Artists Disorganization Social 6:00pm @ Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company Main gallery 224 East Main Street
Carry-in pARTy for all our community creatives. Bring food, snacks, dessert, alcoholic and nonalcoholic potables and a lawn chair (the gallery has no seats). OR JUST BRING YOURSELF - YOU ARE ENOUG!
- "Sky Skills Live" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program.
Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.Jan 26, 2025
Sunday
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Cuplets
3:00pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue, Muncie
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! 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 3p through the Winter. 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
- Faculty Artist Series: Chris van Hof with BSU Trombone Choir, Cassius Goens, and Michael Seregow 3:00pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Join School of Music faculty Chris van Hof (trombone), Cassius Goens (jazz percussion), Michael Seregow (piano), and the BSU Trombone choir for a captivating night of music from our talented faculty and students!
This concert is a part of our Faculty Artist Series.Learn more about Chris van Hof, BSU Trombone Choir, Cassius Goens, and Michael Seregow.
Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday
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Euchre Play
6:00pm to 9:00pm @
The Heorot Pub & Draught House
219 S. Walnut St. Muncie
Jan 31, 2025
Friday
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"To Space & Back" 5pm Planetarium Show
5:00pm to 6:00pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
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 ages 10+, all ages welcome.
- "Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
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 welcome.
Feb 1, 2025
Saturday
-
"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.
- "To Space & Back" 5pm Planetarium Show 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
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 ages 10+, all ages welcome.
- "Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
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 welcome.
Feb 5, 2025
Wednesday
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Ball State Jazz Ensembles
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
Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles. The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli.
Learn more about the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles.
Program
To be announced.
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.
Livestream
This concert will be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
Feb 6, 2025
Thursday
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Muncie Makers Market - Indoors for February's First Thursday!
5:00pm to 8:00pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
It's Winter, so the Muncie Makers Market is on hiatus for our sidewalk setup until warmer weather - but we still have a fun First Thursday planned! We will have many items from our local Growers & Makers for sale on Thursday, January 2nd from 5-8p at Cornerstone Center for the Arts! Join us and many other local Artisans and shop INDOORS with FREE parking on First Thursday!
The Muncie Makers Market is 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 Gallery Walks, and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE our posts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
#MuncieMakersMarket #Mocal #Funcie #Muncie #GoDoMuncie #BetterTogether #FirstThursday #FarmersMarket #EatLocal #BuyLocal #ShopLocal #HeyMuncie #VisitMuncie #MuncieProud #Handmade #Homemade #LocallyGrown
- Ball State Symphony Orchestra 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
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 music by Dvořák, and the winners of the concerto competition.
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.
Feb 7, 2025
Friday
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"To Space & Back" 5pm Planetarium Show
5:00pm to 6:00pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
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 ages 10+, all ages welcome.
- "Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
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 welcome.
- Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 7:30pm @ University Theatre, Ball State University Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
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: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
- "Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
- Ball State Symphony Orchestra 7:30pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
- "To Space & Back" 5pm Planetarium Show 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
- "Moons: Worlds of Mystery" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
-
"To Space & Back" 5pm Planetarium Show
5:00pm to 6:00pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
- Faculty Artist Series: Chris van Hof with BSU Trombone Choir, Cassius Goens, and Michael Seregow 3:00pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
- "Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show 3:30pm to 4:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
- "Sky Skills Live" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
-
"Dawn of the Space Age" 5pm Planetarium Show
5:00pm to 6:00pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
-
Euchre Play
6:00pm to 9:00pm @
The Heorot Pub & Draught House
219 S. Walnut St. Muncie
- "Dawn of the Space Age" 5pm Planetarium Show 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue
- "Sky Skills Live" 6:30pm Planetarium Show 6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University 2111 West Riverside Avenue