Fall Break at MCM

Join us October 7–11 for Creatures of the Cave at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

This Fall Break adventure is packed with fascinating cave creatures, special guests, stories, and crafts inspired by our new temporary mini exhibit, Cave Wonders.

All activities are included with museum admission.
General Admission $8 | Access for All $1 | MCM Members FREE

Creatures of the Cave programming is sponsored by the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation. 

Fall Break at MCM

Join us October 7–11 for Creatures of the Cave at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

This Fall Break adventure is packed with fascinating cave creatures, special guests, stories, and crafts inspired by our new temporary mini exhibit, Cave Wonders.

All activities are included with museum admission.
General Admission $8 | Access for All $1 | MCM Members FREE

Creatures of the Cave programming is sponsored by the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation. 

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. 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! 
 

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700

This upcoming Wednesday, we will continue our study session of “Black Scare/Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States” by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly for Black Study Group. This book discusses the long history of anti-Black and anti-communist/radical repression that has been integral in domestic and foreign US policies and governance, and how racism and racial hierarchy are at the heart of capitalist exploitation and US society.

We will be reading an abridged version of chapter 3, “Genres of Black Radicalism”, and discussing how Radical Blackness embodied the pre-eminent threat of the Black Scare and the Red Scare, exemplified the ultimate threat to the US Capitalist Racist Society, and could be understood through 3 genres: 1) The West Indian, 2) the Outside Agitator, and 3)  Red Black / Black Red

This event will be available in-person and on zoom! 

THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!

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/  

MadJax Maker Force:

https://www.madjax.org

Mad Axe Muncie:

https://madaxemuncie.com

The Guardian Brewing Co.:

https://guardian.beer

Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Muncie!

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.

The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, The Wiz takes one of the world’s most enduring (and enduringly white) American fantasies and transforms it into an all-Black musical extravaganza for the ages.

THE WIZ premiered on Broadway in 1975 and became an instant sensation, going on to win seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Ted Ross), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Dee Dee Bridgewater), Best Choreography (George Faison), and in a Broadway first, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design (Geoffrey Holder). “Ease on Down the Road” became the show’s break-out single, and “Home” has since become a bona fide classic. That original production ran for four years (first at The Majestic Theatre and later at The Broadway Theatre) – and 1,672 performances – on Broadway. A 1978 film adaptation starred Diana Ross, Ted Ross, Mabel King, Richard Pryor and Lena Horne, and marked Quincy Jones’ first collaboration with Michael Jackson.

Audience Advisory

THE WIZ is recommended for ages 8+.

THE WIZ runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission.
This production uses haze, smoke and flashing lights.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/emens-auditorium-tickets-muncie/venue/41132

CornStock Production Schedule

CornStock is the first installment of a two day music festival called the Midwest Twin Fests, brought to you by Muncie native, Ashley Gray, cofounder of the Maybelle Music Festival, professional musician and performer.

The festival will showcase local Bands and acoustic act at both Elm Street brewery and 7 rock brew, located one block apart on Race street and the Dora permit held by Elm Street allows attendees to travel between venues with properly marked alcoholic beverages.

These are lawn style concerts, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

This event welcome all ages and is free to attend!

All and any donations on site will still be welcomed and much appreciated!

Fridays, Oct. 2, 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky!
Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Come visit the Ball State University Archives and Special Collections at Bracken Library, room 210 on October 16th at 6:00pm for the opening of a new exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Hear about how cultural movements like the Enlightenment, the growth of print culture, and a revolutionary atmosphere influenced the Declaration's authors, then view the amazing 18th century rare books, newspapers, and original letters from several Founding Fathers that are on display, all while enjoying delicious cookies.

In 1776, a committee of five members of the Continental Congress drafted the Declaration of Independence, one of the most foundational and important political documents in the history of western society. But the Declaration did not spring from the minds of the writers out of nothing. Like any great work, it was profoundly influenced by the cultural movements of the time. The writers were inspired by a century of Enlightenment philosophy advocating reason, liberalism, and natural rights. They were also inundated with a media landscape of print information that was expanding in a way never seen before. These ingredients, along with unrest and unfair treatment, created an atmosphere of revolution — where political change actually felt possible.

Ages of Liberty seeks to explore the 18th century cultural "ages" of Revolution, Enlightenment, and Print which were all important ingredients in creating the atmosphere where the Declaration of Independence was written and signed. The exhibit features six original signed documents from American Founders Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Lafayette. The Age of Revolution section also includes other revolutionary rare books and documents. The Age of Enlightenment section displays works of philosophy, medicine, and education, as well as Diderot's famous Encyclopédie. The Age of Print section showcases newspapers, magazines, novels, poetry, and more, including an original Poor Richard's Almanack, a first-edition Gulliver's Travels, and Bible leaves from the first ever printed Bibles in the American Colonies.

CornFlower Production Schedule

The CornFlower Festival is the 2nd installment of a 2 day music festival called The MidWest Twin Fests, brought to you by Ashley Gray, Muncie native, Cofounder of The Maybelle Music Festival, professional musician & performer. 

This festival will showcase local Female Musicians featuring bands and acoustic acts at both Elm Street Brewery and 7 Rock Brew, located one block apart on Race Street and the Dora permit allows attendees to travel between venues with properly marked alcoholic beverages. 
This event welcomes all ages and is free to attend!  
All and any donations on site will still be welcomed and much appreciated! 

Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 3:30 p.m.

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 and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learner

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays, Oct. 2, 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky!
Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.

Back by popular demand, Sapphic Saturday will be coming back on October 17th at the Muncie Liberation Studio in collaboration with the Lavender Closet!

This event will be an easy-going craft and community night focused towards sapphic people, however, everyone is welcome! Crafts include nail polish, bracelet making, group games, and clothing patch making, with supplies provided by @zoe.rosie.prints!

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. 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! 
 

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700

You’re invited! To our Printing Palooza!!

Lavender closet along with myself are hosting a clothing customizing printing palooza! I will be providing printmaking tools and supplies to rent out while Lavender closet is providing the space and clothing to customize! 

Feel free to bring your own clothes Linocut blocks, inks, supplies and use the space to print ! 

All profits will benefit both lavender closet and muncie liberation studio.

October 21; 2–4:30 p.m. | Center Building, Cantina 
Cost: $60 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 14+ 

Celebrate spooky season by creating a festive fused glass haunted house or jack-o'-lantern. Participants may choose from provided templates or create an original design using a variety of colorful glass. Finished projects will be kiln-fired after class and available for pickup at the front desk the following week. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided, though participants who wear prescription glasses may use those instead. Preregistration is  preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

Happens on the following Dates:

• Oct 21, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Oct 22, 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Thursday, October 22, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45, includes supplies
Limited to 10 students
Reservations required
Please reserve online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Discover a new way to paint in this watercolor workshop using Yupo--a revolutionary synthetic surface that enhances color and fluidity. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced painter, you'll learn to capture vibrant color, movement, and fluidity while mastering how to control and revise your work with ease.

Instructor: Ann Johnson is a dedicated painting instructor at the Center, where she shares her passion for art with students of all skill levels. With a strong background in fine arts and years of teaching experience, Ann specializes in helping individuals develop their creative voice while building solid technical foundations.

October 21; 2–4:30 p.m. | Center Building, Cantina 
Cost: $60 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 14+ 

Celebrate spooky season by creating a festive fused glass haunted house or jack-o'-lantern. Participants may choose from provided templates or create an original design using a variety of colorful glass. Finished projects will be kiln-fired after class and available for pickup at the front desk the following week. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided, though participants who wear prescription glasses may use those instead. Preregistration is  preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

Happens on the following Dates:

• Oct 21, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Oct 22, 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)