31 past events with the performance art tag
8 upcoming events with this tagMar 22, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets
6pm to 8pm @
The Cup
1608 W. University Ave
DRIVE-THRU then MEET ON FACEBOOK!
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets - Live Poetry at The Cup!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets, Live Poetry at The Cup!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading at The Cup will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza. There is only one rule for Cuplets: Buy something from The Cup, each and every one of you, no exceptions. They've got espresso, coffee, chai, tea, soda, juice, and yummy food too, from bagels to sandwiches and more. That's right, support your scene with a few bucks to the venue. Let's keep them busy!
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Communy + Buy Your Own Coffee!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!
#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Apr 26, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets
6pm to 8pm @
The Cup
1608 W. University Ave
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets - Live Poetry at The Cup!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets, Live Poetry at The Cup!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading at The Cup will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza. There is only one rule for Cuplets: Buy something from The Cup, each and every one of you, no exceptions. They've got espresso, coffee, chai, tea, soda, juice, and yummy food too, from bagels to sandwiches and more. That's right, support your scene with a few bucks to the venue. Let's keep them busy!
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Communy + Buy Your Own Coffee!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!
#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
May 24, 2020
Sunday
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Virtual Cuplets - On Facebook
6pm to 8pm @
The Cup
1608 W. University Ave
We are meeting on Facebook because PANDEMIC. :)
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets - Live Poetry at The Cup!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets, Live Poetry at The Cup!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading at The Cup will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza. There is only one rule for Cuplets: Buy something from The Cup, each and every one of you, no exceptions. They've got espresso, coffee, chai, tea, soda, juice, and yummy food too, from bagels to sandwiches and more. That's right, support your scene with a few bucks to the venue. Let's keep them busy!
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Communy + Buy Your Own Coffee!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!
#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Jun 28, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets
6pm to 8pm @
The Cup
1608 W. University Ave
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets - Live Poetry at The Cup!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets, Live Poetry at The Cup!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading at The Cup will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza. There is only one rule for Cuplets: Buy something from The Cup, each and every one of you, no exceptions. They've got espresso, coffee, chai, tea, soda, juice, and yummy food too, from bagels to sandwiches and more. That's right, support your scene with a few bucks to the venue. Let's keep them busy!
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Communy + Buy Your Own Coffee!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!
#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Jul 26, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets @ Facebook
6pm to 8pm @
Facebook
* CURRENTLY ONLINE DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC! *
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:Cuplets - Live Poetry at The Cup!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets, Live Poetry at The Cup!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading at The Cup will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza. There is only one rule for Cuplets: Buy something from The Cup, each and every one of you, no exceptions. They've got espresso, coffee, chai, tea, soda, juice, and yummy food too, from bagels to sandwiches and more. That's right, support your scene with a few bucks to the venue. Let's keep them busy!
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Communy + Buy Your Own Coffee!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!
#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Aug 23, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets on Facebook
6pm to 8pm @
Facebook
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets - Live Poetry ON FACEBOOK BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets, Live Poetry!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza.
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Communy + Bring Your Own Coffee!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Sep 27, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets on Facebook
6pm to 8pm @
Virtual Event
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading - temporarily online at Facebook due to the pandemic - will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza.
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Community
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! We sure do miss meeting at The Cup and look forward to our post-pandemic return!
And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Oct 10, 2020
Saturday
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Pirate for a Day Arts Adventure
9:30am to 11:30am @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade Oct 25, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets on Facebook
6pm to 8pm @
Virtual Event
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading - temporarily online at Facebook due to the pandemic - will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza.
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Community
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! We sure do miss meeting at The Cup and look forward to our post-pandemic return!
And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Nov 22, 2020
Sunday
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Cuplets on Facebook
6pm to 8pm @
Virtual Event
Here ya go, Wordsmiths, coming on the 4th SUNDAY of every month to your local Muncie:
Cuplets!
On every 4th Sunday, from 6-8p, join us in celebrating you and your words at Cuplets!
This free monthly event for open mic live poetry reading - temporarily online at Facebook due to the pandemic - will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza.
#BYOC2 = Build Your Own Community
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY!
Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y'all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new work or old, rhyme or don't. If it's poetry to you, it's poetry at Cuplets!
Many thanks to the owner of The Cup, Martin George, for inviting me to create this monthly event! We sure do miss meeting at The Cup and look forward to our post-pandemic return!
And a big ol' thank you to Lucian Cruor for the poetry/café word pairings above!#Cuplets
#OpenMic
#Poetry
#SpokenWord
#TheCup
#CafeCulture
#HeyMuncie
#Funcie
#GoDoMuncie
#HoosierBeauty
#MuncieArts
#BetterTogether
#ExperienceMuncie
Jul 28, 2024
Sunday
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The Indiana Chitlin Circuit @ Cuplets
5pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Cost: FREE Admission with Menu Purchase! Please join us for a very special evening, presented by Cuplets, Live Poetry at The Cup, on Sunday, July 28th, at 5p, The Indiana Chitlin Circuit!
RSVP HERE:
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-indiana-chitlin-circuit/8336938519661109/
This Hoosier project is based on the historical Chitlin Circuit that sprouted during the period of Jim Crow segregation. African American performers weren’t allowed to share a stage with white performers, so a network of live entertainment venues in the US emerged that catered to black audiences and black entertainers. The PuICC facilitates and shares the pride and verve of the historical entertainers that burgeoned (bur-jn) African American entertainment throughout America.
With the PuICC, three poets collaborate, creating an atmosphere of artistic excitement, all three sharing the mic, taking turns reading a piece of poetry inspired by the last piece of poetry read. Each poet feeds off the other, not knowing what to read until that VERY moment. This magical round-robin of sorts goes on for about 20 minutes. We will take a small break and then each poet gets a solo set of about 10 minutes. As a group each, our poets read a poem by lucille clifton – line by line.
This is unlike any poetry event you have been a part of and it is likely VERY different than what you’ve seen or been audience to! We are excited for you to experience this with our very own Indiana State Poet Laureate, Curtis L. Crisler, and two of our local poets, Cuplets Host, Abigayle Devendorf, and Gayle Radwick!
Admission is FREE with a purchase from the menu of The Cup! 🥯☕️
Join Cuplets monthly on every 4th Sunday at The Cup at 5p! The Cup is a coffeeshop/restaurant at 1606 West University Avenue in The Village by the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now.
Dec 8, 2024
Sunday
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
6pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $25 - $65 Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season with Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland. Get ready to be swept away on a journey filled with music, marvels, and merriment, guaranteed to ignite the festive spirit in all who attend. Join us for a breathtaking spectacle featuring the unparalleled talents of the Cirque Musica ensemble. From awe-inspiring acrobatics to gravity-defying aerial feats, every moment is a testament to the performers' extraordinary skill and boundless imagination.
Mar 29, 2025
Saturday
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Silks and Seduction: A night of aerial, burlesque, drag and more!
10pm @
Madjax Muncie
515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
Cost: $15 Ages: 18+ Aug 22, 2025
Friday
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MOMIX Alice
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Tickets $32, Youth $10 Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Moses Pendleton's newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes, and other dancers.
“I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story” he says, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention. I’m curious to see what will emerge, and I’m getting curiouser and curiouser the more I learn about Lewis Carroll, who like me was a devoted photographer.”
The Alice story is full of imagery and absurd logic – before there was surrealism there was Alice. Alice is an invitation to invent, to let imagination run and play outside.Oct 2, 2025
Thursday
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Buffalo Rose
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $19.50 advance, $24.50 at door, Youth $10 Buffalo Rose is a charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA. They take the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive, meticulously arranged, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in.
The band's style has been compared to The Lumineers and First Aid Kit, and the band has shared stages with acts such as The Infamous Stringdusters, Pokey LaFarge, and Tyler Childers. Group members have also cited influences including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the Punch Brothers, and Joni Mitchell.World-class artists and musicians brought together in this Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee while attending the performance.
Oct 30, 2025
Thursday
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Mrs. Doubtfire
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Tickets start at $39 Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Muncie in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.
Nov 3, 2025
Monday
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Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace Tour
7pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more!
Formed in 2002, the Choir was created to celebrate the unique power of African gospel music and quickly established itself as a group that is “undeniably synchronized, appears unshakable, and simultaneously expresses universality and individuality” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Heralded by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR excites audiences worldwide, uplifting the soul and spreading joy through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit. It’s perfect for the entire family!
Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday
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Barefoot Movement
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $19.50 advance, $24.50 at door, Youth $10 The Barefoot Movement integrates bluegrass, blues, folk, rock, country and pop into music that’s delightfully fresh. Shows feature original songs and reimagined cover tunes with tight three-part harmonies and hot instrumentals.
Since 2011, progressive acoustic band The Barefoot Movement has been recording and touring internationally, winning the 2014 IBMA momentum award, and releasing three studio albums as well as a live album, a holiday album, two EP’s, and a covers collection. They’ve been a tight knit group of four, with a loyal fan base in the bluegrass world. But when the pandemic brought their momentum to a halt, the four-piece ensemble began to fragment, with bandmates moving in different directions during the forced hiatus.
World-class artists and musicians brought together in the Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee while attending the performance.
Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday
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TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Tickets start at $39 An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Nov 21, 2025
Friday
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6 Guitars
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $19.50 advance, $24.50 at door, Youth $10 6 Guitars is a pitch perfect blend of music, comedy, and theater. Just 1 performer portrays 6 guitar-playing characters each representing their own style of music:
- Wes Tankerfield, a snobbish jazz master
- Michael Marsh, a 19-year-old rock prodigy
- Peter Winter-Jones, a sensitive folk musician
- Rupert Colt, a charming country songwriter
- Emmanuel Ortega, an eccentric classical wizard
- Tyrone Gibbons, a weary blues picking octogenarian
As each character shares the anecdotes and songs that define their relationship to music, the audience is treated to breathtaking musicianship, beautiful storytelling, and top-notch comedy. Audience interaction and improvised songs tailors each performance to any given crowd.
World-class artists and musicians brought together in the Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee while attending the performance.
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