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January 2019
Wicked Plants The Exhibit
Inspired by Amy Stewart’s best-selling book, “Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother and other Botanical Atrocities” Wicked Plants is a fun-filled, family-friendly look at some of the world’s most dangerous plants, many of which are commonly found in homes and gardens. Exciting interactives fill a Victorian-era ramschackled home, where visitors move from room-to-room uncovering secrets and learning about the history, science, and legend of various medicinal and poisonous plant life. The Wicked Plants exhibit is funded by The North…
Find out more »February 2019
Twenty-Ninth Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
Friends, families, and fellow artists alike are invited to experience the beautiful and awe-inspiring artwork of professional and avocational artists throughout Indiana in the Twenty-Ninth Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale. Venture into a world of art, discover your own inner artist, and even purchase the work of these artists’ to liven up your home.
Find out more »April 2019
BSU Student Spring Art Show “Inspired by Orchids”
‘Inspired by Orchids’ is the newest exhibition opening at Ball State University’s Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. Featured works have been inspired by the tropical environment of the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. April 4 - 30, Rinard Orchid Greenhouse visitors can discover a selection of works of Ball State Art students and local artists whose works have been inspired by the variety of shapes, colors, and textures in the greenhouse. ‘Inspired by Orchids’ is a compilation of works created…
Find out more »Farmers Market at Minnetrista
Discover a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams, and more this winter when come to the indoor season of Farmers Market at Minnetrista! Don’t forget to visit The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista during your next visit.
Find out more »Glass Easter Egg Hunt
Things are getting egg-citing at Minnetrista, and you’re invited to a Glass Easter Egg Hunt in Oakhurst Gardens. Grab your family and get ready to search the garden for your own piece of glass art to take home and be sure to look for a special visit from the candy-giving Easter Bunny. Don’t want to search the gardens? Come inside for the Annual Spring Glass Sale in partnership with Ball State University Glass Alliance.
Find out more »Minnetrista Theatre Preserves Presents: Habitat-tat-tat
King Gerg’s kingdom is in shambles. In an effort to do something about it, he has sent out three servants to seek stories of true greatness. Today is the day of their return and the day of King Gerg’s retirement. Will the servant’s stories save the kingdom? Will King Gerg do something truly great before he retires? And who will be the next king?
Find out more »Free Saturday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum in 2019 for Free Saturday, sponsored by Care Institute Group! On the third Saturday of every month, visit the museum with your family and enjoy FREE admission for all!
Find out more »Yoga Before Beer (Never Fear)
Join us for a SATURDAY morning gentle practice! Yoga for ALL levels; no experience required. Taught by Lisa Dunaway, RYT 200. Come gain strength, flexibility, and calm. Have a beer during or after the yoga practice, or not at all! This yoga is not just for beer drinkers!
Find out more »Ball State Athletics – Softball – Home
Come see the Ball State Softball team in action against Toledo. Support the Cardinals! Chirp! Chirp! Visit www.ballstatesports.com
Find out more »BIG RIVER
Muncie Civic Theatre presents BIG RIVER on the main stage April 5-7, 12-14, and 18-20. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for groups of 10+, and $13 for students & children. Reserved Seating. Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, comes to life on stage in this musical adaptation. Get swept down the Mississippi on hilarious and suspenseful adventures with scrappy Huck Finn and runaway slave Jim. This story…
Find out more »Ball State Athletics – Women’s Tennis – Home
Come see the Ball State Women's Tennis team in action against Akron. Support the Cardinals! Chirp! Chirp! Visit www.ballstatesports.com
Find out more »Stitch & Bitch
We now meet every Sunday, starting at 3p and often going until The Cup closes. Not everyone has a yarn project, not everyone crochets or knits. Some bring mending or work on jewelry crafts or sketch. Mostly, we want to gather together in creative fellowship and caffeine! 🙂 Please join us, everyone is welcome! Location: The Cup, 1606 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47303
Find out more »The Theory of Moral Sentiments
This one-hour DVD program, produced by the Liberty Fund, Inc., will discuss Adam Smith’s first work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759). Smith is commonly regarded as the first modern economist and he wrote in a wide range of disciplines: moral philosophy, jurisprudence, rhetoric and literature, and the history of science. His views on modern economic thought still inspires economists today. The first edition copy of The Theory of Moral Sentiments is also on display at the Center. Facilitator: Mrs.…
Find out more »Ball State Athletics – Softball – Home
Come see the Ball State Softball team in action against Butler. Support the Cardinals! Chirp! Chirp! Visit www.ballstatesports.com
Find out more »Martini Pop
Top 40 Swingers! Imagine four Manhattan Transfer style vocalists doing swing versions of your favorite top 40 hits, and you’ve got Martini Pop! Whether a sophisticated cocktail hour, or an all-out dance party, this cool, stylish group complete with small jazz combo, or full big band is always a surprise hit with their fun retro versions of radio hits like: “Umbrella” (Rhianna), “We Are Young” (Fun), “Somebody That I Used to Know” (Gotye), “Rumor Has It” (Adele), and classics like…
Find out more »The Odyssey of Homer
Course meets six Wednesdays, April 10-May 15, 10-11:15 a.m. The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other Homeric epic. The poem mainly focuses on the Greek hero Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman myths), King of Ithaca, and his journey home after the fall of Troy. This course offers an insightful examination of the most important episodes in the Odyssey. The lectures provide an easy-to-understand approach to a work that can often be intimidating to…
Find out more »Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Course meets eight Wednesdays, March 13-May 1, 7-9 p.m. Registration deadline is March 11. This eight-week class is for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and anyone else who might provide health or emergency-related services to Latino patients or families with little or no command of English. It focuses on important words and phrases pertaining to medical circumstances that might be life-saving information if not communicated properly. Instructor: Mr. Mario Tellez-Garcia, experienced translator, interpreter, and language instructor for both corporate clients and…
Find out more »Muncie’s Bridge Dinner at Washington Street Bridge
Join your friends and neighbors on the Washington Street Bridge for Muncie's Bridge Dinner! Attendees will enjoy: -- Food and drink for purchase, including Karma Kitchen, Speedy Dogs, Payne's Restaurant, Sea Salt and Cinnamon, The Big Easy, Barking Cow, Guardian Brewing Company and New Company Brewing Company. Or bring your own food! -- Live music -- Muncie items for sale -- Free shuttle service for students from Ball State – from Sursa Hall at 5:15 and 5:30 pm; from the…
Find out more »Glass Workshop: Bead Making
Registration deadline: April 23 Learn a new skill in a fun and safe environment as you create unique glass beads in a guided open flame class! Gain access to a wide variety of glass colors and textures, tools, kilns, torches, and safety gear.
Find out more »Elm Street Brewing Presents: Jazz Nights
Jazz and Blues Night every Thursday at Elm Street Brewing Company
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