28 upcoming events with the family events tag

Josh Sneed has been on Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central and is one of the most played artists on Sirius X/M radio. Clips from his Dry Bar Comedy specials have accumulated over 50 million views. His hilarious stories contain a bold honesty on everything from tours of the Jelly Belly factory to his unflattering resemblance to a famous Ryan on the husky side. His sharp wit & keen insights have brought gales of laughter to the Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, The Aspen Comedy Festival and The South Beach Comedy Festival.

In 2008 his album Unacceptable was selected by iTunes as one of the Top 10 comedy albums of the year. He was a regular on the nationally-syndicated The Bob & Tom Show, and performed on their sold-out theater tours. Josh has appeared with Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Ron White, and Kevin Hart. “A Stand-up Guy” in now touring nationally.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ball-state-university-pruis-hall-tickets-muncie/venue/41609

Get ready for an incredible musical journey through the timeless hits and fascinating backstage stories of the Carpenters, one of the most beloved and influential duos in pop music history. International vocalist, entertainer and producer Helen Welch stars in "Carpenters: The Songs, The Stories," a captivating show that celebrates the music, legacy and enduring appeal of Karen and Richard Carpenter.

With her warm, velvety voice and impeccable style, Helen Welch brings new life to the Carpenters' treasured songs. Featuring over 21 Carpenters' hits, including "Close to You," "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and "Goodbye to Love," this show masterfully weaves together fascinating tales and anecdotes about the Carpenters' remarkable career, impact on popular music, and enduring legacy. 

The show doesn't just pay tribute to the Carpenters' legacy - it reinvents it for a new era, making it a truly unforgettable experience!

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ball-state-university-pruis-hall-tickets-muncie/venue/41609

Forjoury is a musical extravaganza like no other. Bringing together the timeless hits of two iconic rock bands, Foreigner and Journey, the show is a mesmerizing tribute to the classic tunes that have captured the hearts of millions.

From “Don’t Stop Believin’” to “I Want to Know What Love Is,” every song is performed with the same passion and energy that made the original recordings so unforgettable. The band’s expert musicianship and dynamic stage presence will have the audience feeling as if they were experiencing a live performance by the legendary bands themselves. 

Forjoury is a captivating journey through the greatest hits of two rock legends, leaving the audience exhilarated and hungry for more.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ball-state-university-pruis-hall-tickets-muncie/venue/41609

Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.

The JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC.  The initiative also allows for expansion of the mission of JALC "to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy."

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

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy® Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin).

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

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: A Tribute Performed By Gary Mullen & The Works returns with a brand new show, paying homage to Queen’s legendary “Magic Tour,” their final tour with Freddie Mercury which was never played in the USA. Complete with accurate costumes, staging, lighting and setlist, this show is certainly ‘A Kind Of Magic!”

For over 20 years, Gary Mullen & The Works have been performing their world-renowned ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN live concert, featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar. The band will have you dancing in the aisles as they present the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: QUEEN! This isn’t an ordinary tribute, this is a true Rock ‘N’ Roll experience!

Gary Mullen & The Works have performed for millions of people all over the world in over 20 countries, to sold out audiences in many of the same venues that Queen actually played. As of 2023, they are the most successful tribute band in France, playing in arenas to over 250,000 people within that year alone!

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

Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But who will dare to venture beyond the borders of Cob County

Including the knockout songs ‘Woman of the World’, ‘Somebody Will’ and ‘Independently Owned’, this Broadway hit about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con artist, and a battle for the heart and soil of a small town, is not to be missed.

Audience Advisory

SHUCKED is recommended for ages 10+. SHUCKED contains adult themes, moments of adult language and a harvest of corny innuendo.

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

Fifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals. Tag along with conservationists and citizen scientists who are helping this species avoid catastrophic threats, all through Jaime’s beautiful photos and videos.

Jaime Rojo is a photographer and a strong advocate of wilderness conservation and large-landscape connectivity. His goal is to capture images that can ultimately become tools for the creation of new protected areas. He is an International League of Conservation Photographers Senior Fellow, a trustee of the WILD Foundation, and the recipient of honors in competitions such as World Press Photo and Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ball-state-university-pruis-hall-tickets-muncie/venue/41609