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! 

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:

YouTube.com/Muncie.Cuplets

∙ Cuplets Facebook Group:

Facebook.com/groups/1596819023887658

∙ The Cup is on Instagram:

Instagram.com/TheCupInTheVillage

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Casual play, bring a partner?  $4 drafts  (any draft) and pizza av

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.

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 

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.

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Luau Dance Party

🌺 Aloha, Muncie! 🌴

Get ready to hula your way into an unforgettable evening at the Luau Dance Party! 🎉

📅 When: February 8, 2025
📍 Where: Muncie Senior Center, 2517 W. 8th St, Muncie

✨ What to Expect:
🌺 Come dressed in your best Hawaiian-style outfit
🌸 Pick up a lei at the door
🍹 Enjoy special Luau-themed drinks from the Concessions Stand
🎶 Dance the night away with live entertainment by Remedy Band

Sponsored by Destination: Muncie, this is your chance to shake off the winter blues and embrace tropical vibes! 🌞

📢 Don’t miss out – mark your calendars now!s

About

The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their ninth annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature School of Music faculty and students performing together. Drs. Gwinn, Narducci, and Truitt will take the stage alongside their students to perform a variety of works.

Learn more about the Ball State Opera Theatre program, director of opera Jon Truitt, and vocal coach Cara Chowning.

*Please note this performance is not available as a livestream.*

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: $18 in advance / $20 at the door
• Seniors: $15 in advance / $17 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $15 in advance / $17 at the door
• Students: $5 in advance / $8 at the door

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.

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

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

Casual euchre play… $4 pints, pizza available, 

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

The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.

Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.

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

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

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