Events on March 16, 2024
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Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Jam on display at the Farmers Market at Minnetrista.
Farmers Market has moved indoors for the season, but you can still find locally sourced meats, artisanal goods, and more. Gather with friends and family to discover the winter bounty of our region at Minnetrista’s Indoor Farmers Market.
Community Seed Swap and Giveaway
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
March 16; 9 a.m.–Noon
Free community event
Center Building
Celebrate the upcoming growing season with free seed packet giveaways, hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A opportunities on sustainable garden practices. Connect with like-minded garden enthusiasts, explore diverse seed varieties, and foster a sense of community. This event empowers self-reliance, promotes biodiversity conservation, and enhances your garden knowledge and skills. Be part of the excitement, envision your future garden, and join us in cultivating a sustainable environment and vibrant community. Let’s grow together!- Muncie Singalong Society 10am to 11:30am @ Muncie Mall Near Aeropostale. See map on our website. 3501 N Granville Ave
Free ukulele lessons from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Singalong from 10:30-11:30.
- 53rd Annual Pellegrini Festival of New Music 11am @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
The Ball State University School of Music is pleased to feature guest composer Elainie Lillios at the 53rd Annual Festival of New Music. Additional guest artists include Forward Motion and composers from around the country.
This year's Festival is in part made possible by the Pellegrini Music Festival Endowment (fund #5720). Donations to the fund are welcome.Event Schedule
- Friday, March 15:
- Guest composer talk and master class - 4:00 p.m. in MI213
- Concert - Ball State Symphony Orchestra and guest performers - 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 16 (all concerts):
- 11:00 a.m. (Hahn Hall)
- 2:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m.
Design With Magic
1pm to 3pm @
Madjax Maker Force
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $5, Must register in advance Ages: 13+, Family registration 8+ 
Learn to create your own magic show using the principles of design thinking. Ball State University Emerging Media Professor Tong Li will guide students and families through an immersive learning experience to create and perform their own magic tricks. Participants will create their first magic trick to share with family and friends! Through this process, you will understand design thinking and its connection with magic!
This workshop is recommended for adults/youth ages 13+ and families. Children ages 8–12 may register with an adult who will be present for the duration of the workshop.
Registration will close up to 72 hours prior to the start of the event to provide time for instructors to prepare.
- Museum Docent Tour 2:30pm @ David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Join a DOMA docent for a tour of the galleries. Meet in the Sculpture Court at 2:30 p.m. This tour is free and open to the public with no registration required.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
6pm @
Muncie City Hall
300 North High Street
☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an exciting parade through the streets of DWNTWN! ☘️
The Parade will begin at Muncie City Hall, travel South on Walnut Street to Charles Street, and return along Mulberry Street. Parade attendees are asked to line up on Walnut Street between Wysor and Charles Streets, and on Charles Street from Walnut to Mulberry Streets. No candy will be thrown until parade entries reach Wysor Street. 🍬
Want to participate in the parade?
Community groups, businesses, and individuals are invited to join the parade.
Entry fees are as follows:
Political Entries: $75.00
Business Entries: $50.00
Non-Profit/Family/Neighborhood Entries: $25.00Download Parade Entry Form here:
https://www.downtownmuncie.org/s/DTM_StPatricksParadeForm_2024.pdf
Pay Entry Fee here:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DWNTWNMUNCIE
Parade line-up for participants will begin at 4:30 pm at Muncie City Hall parking lot. Parade sign in and entrance will be from Walnut Street entrance.
Contact Cheryl Crowder for more information.
- Looking Back | Moving Forward 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 Please join the Department of Theatre and Dance, as we celebrate the history of dance in University Theatre by reliving some of our finest performances and choreography from the past 35 years. Choreographed by Beverly Bautista, Anne Beck, Sidra Bell, Lisa Carter, Audra Sokol, and Susan Koper
