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September 2018
Chad Pregracke’s Message in a Bottle Collection
Prepare to be blown out of the water when viewing Chad Pregracke’s Message in a Bottle Collection! Experience a unique set of memorabilia when this exhibit opens Friday, June 1. “Message in a Bottle will showcase found items and messages from river clean ups,” said Rebecca Gilliam, Vice President of Visitor Experiences. “The organizer, Chad Pregracke, has spent many years working to improve the waterways and along the way found messages in jars, bottles and other containers that have been pulled…
Find out more »“Open Space” Art Show
Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Find out more »2018 Family Weekend
Each fall semester, Ball State University invites students, faculty, staff, and their families to join in the festivities of Family Weekend. To see what else is happening in Muncie please visit the Muncie Visitor Center. 2018 Family Weekend Schedule
Find out more »GBC Oktoberfest Celebration
We're celebrating Oktoberfest at the Guardian! We've brewed a very special traditional German Märzenbier this year that you will love! We'll have German Sausage and Sauerkraut from Speedy Dogs and Pretzels from Sea Salt and Cinnamon. Come sing along with traditional German Oompah Band music from Beneficence Brass! Break out your Lederhosen and Dirndls, because we are having a costume contest as well!
Find out more »Central Indiana Gun Show
General: $5.00 Children 12 & under: Free Law Enforcement (with badge): Free Free Parking
Find out more »Minnetrista Outdoor Farmers Market
Join friends and family at Minnetrista every Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon. “At the Farmers Market at Minnetrista, it’s all about fresh and local,” said Farmers Market Coordinator LeeAnn Barnard. “The market will have a wide variety of fresh produce, herbs, honey, meat, and many other local products to liven up your meals. Come often to see what our vendors have to offer, and be sure to grab a snack, a drink, and enjoy the beauty of Minnetrista’s gorgeous campus this summer.”…
Find out more »Put Yourself in her HEELS
Check in begins at 8:30 am with our kick-off light breakfast. Our program will begin at 9:00 am in the YWCA Muncie Gymnasium. REGISTER BY CLICKING THIS LINK Deadline to receive a Free T-shirt is August 31st: http://bidpal.net/2018heels In true poker run style, we will “put ourselves in her heels” by walking to the places she frequents daily as she strives to get back on her feet. The First team back receives their own private meet & greet party with…
Find out more »Coffee & Paints
Coffee & Paints will be on Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is open to students in the 4th grade through adults. Attendees who are experienced artists or are completely new to painting will enjoy creating in this relaxed atmosphere. Registration is $25 per person; September's featured painting is an iconic covered bridge. For more information about upcoming workshops, classes, private lessons, and events visit cornerstonearts.org or call 765-281-9503.
Find out more »Ride for the Mounds Greenway
Starting and ending at Canoe Country in Daleville, ride along scenic country roads roughly following the course of the free flowing West Fork White River near potential routes of the Mounds Greenway. See for yourself the existing trails, parks, hardwood forests and wetlands, and historic resources that the Mounds Greenway seeks to conserve and connect. WHO: Anyone who wants to show their support for HEC’s Mounds Greenway Plan to connect Muncie to Anderson, and ultimately, Indianapolis, while preserving the free…
Find out more »Yoga Before Beer
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 »Muncie Makers Market
Fresh food, locally grown produce, plants, art, handmade crafts, and live entertainment, all weekly from May-October at the Muncie Makers Market on Saturdays from 4-7p outside at Books & Brews on the White River in Muncie! Shop LOCAL! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ Location: Books and Brews parking lot, 2100 W. White River Blvd., Muncie, IN
Find out more »Becoming Mary: A Dance Performance
This family friendly, evening length work is a dance narrative where choreographers Susan Koper and Audra Sokol use creative license to explore the early life of the beloved character Mary Poppins. Through movement, text, and an original score by musician Adam Crawley, the piece seeks to discover the seed of Mary and how she grew into the magical figure from our childhood. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Find out more »THE CHRISTIANS
Muncie Civic Theatre presentsTHE CHRISTIANS in the Casazza Family Memorial Studio September 21-23, 28-30. Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students. General Admission Seating. A new play about faith, heaven and hell, and the often insurmountable divide between people of the same religion. Winner of the 2016 Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play. Written by Lucas Hnath THE CHRISTIANS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service,…
Find out more »2018 Family Weekend
Each fall semester, Ball State University invites students, faculty, staff, and their families to join in the festivities of Family Weekend. To see what else is happening in Muncie please visit the Muncie Visitor Center. 2018 Family Weekend Schedule
Find out more »Central Indiana Gun Show
General: $5.00 Children 12 & under: Free Law Enforcement (with badge): Free Free Parking
Find out more »THE CHRISTIANS
Muncie Civic Theatre presentsTHE CHRISTIANS in the Casazza Family Memorial Studio September 21-23, 28-30. Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students. General Admission Seating. A new play about faith, heaven and hell, and the often insurmountable divide between people of the same religion. Winner of the 2016 Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play. Written by Lucas Hnath THE CHRISTIANS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service,…
Find out more »Albany IN Farmers Market
The Albany IN Farmers Market will have their opening day on Sunday Aug 5th from 2 - 5pm. We will be open every Sunday from 2 - 5pm until Oct 28th. The market will be held in the big park along Mississinewa Ave in Albany, IN. We will have local produce, eggs, plants, baked goods, and crafts available. Plan to spend the afternoon checking out the items available and visiting with your neighbors and friends in a family friendly setting.…
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 »Cuplets
This free monthly event for live poetry reading at The Cup will pair flow with joe, rhythm and brews, beats and beans, and result in many a steamed stanza. I'll be your Host and I have 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…
Find out more »Forgotten Places and Faces of Muncie
This free workshop will feature maps, historic photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries related to some of the interesting people and beautiful buildings that shaped Muncie’s history and culture. This presentation will feature custom maps created by the Ball State University Libraries GIS Research and Map Collection.
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