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October 2021
FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis
Unravel the opioid crisis one step at a time when you explore FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis. Using a mix of art, science, multi-media, hands-on interactives, and inspiring artwork, this exhibit will help you better understand the nature of addiction, how we got here and what we can all do to help change the course we’re on and move Indiana from crisis to resolution. FIX aims to break the stigma surrounding opioid use disorder, remove the shame…
Find out more »Open Space: Art About the Land
Celebrate the significance of the land in an art competition and exhibition, Open Space: Art About the Land. Open Space, an annual art competition and exhibition, has encouraged Indiana artists to derive creative inspiration from the land and recognizes new artistic creations that celebrate the notion of “open space” as it relates to the land. This year's juror is Betsy Stirratt, the Founding Director of the Grunwald Gallery of Art at Indiana University Bloomington where she has curated exhibitions and…
Find out more »“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” Planetarium Show
Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. Families with children in preschool through second grade will especially enjoy this program but kids of all ages are welcome. Sat. Aug. 28 - 3:30pm Sat. Sept. 4 - 3:30pm…
Find out more »“Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show
What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. Fri. Oct. 1 - 6:30pm Sat. Oct. 2 - 5pm and 6:30pm Fri. Oct. 15 - 6:30pm Sat. Oct. 16 - 5pm…
Find out more »Landess Farm Corn Maze
We're celebrating the history of agriculture with this year's corn maze. Pumpkins, apples, muffins, mums, & more!!! The corn maze officially open! $8 per person Corn Maze running through 10/31/21 For more details and to purchase tickets visit: https://app.barn2door.com/e/QMdd6/all
Find out more »Alcove Artists
Appreciate Hoosier creativity in the Alcove Artists art exhibition, filled with artwork by this group of local visual and performing artists.
Find out more »“THE DUMB WAITER” at Ball State University Cave Theatre
October 26-30 at 7:30 pm October 30-31 at 2:30 pm As the New York World-Telegram & Sun describes: “In the basement of a long-abandoned restaurant, two hired killers nervously await their next assignment. Barred from daylight and living public contact by the nature of their work, they expend their waiting time in bickering. So eerie is the situation that everything becomes comic, or grotesque, or both. Ben re-reading a newspaper and exclaiming in disbelief over the news items, Gus fussing…
Find out more »Eerie Muncie: The Sequel
Join us on Wednesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom for this panel discussion about some scary happenings and hauntings in Muncie and Delaware County history. Eerie Muncie 2020 was so popular that we dug up some more tales from the dark side, and this Zoom program will feature historic photographs, maps, newspaper articles, and all things scary, strange, and Spooktacular! Staff from Ball State University Libraries, the Delaware County Historical Society, Minnetrista, and Muncie Public Library will fascinate…
Find out more »BSU Soccer – Home
Come see the Ball State Soccer team in action against Miami University. Support the Cardinals! Chirp! Chirp! Visit www.ballstatesports.com
Find out more »BSU Athletics – Men’s Swimming and Diving – HOME
Come see the Ball State Men's Swimming and Diving team in action against Miami University. Support the Cardinals! Chirp! Chirp! Visit www.ballstatesports.com
Find out more »Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
On Thursday, October 28th, dare to experience the chilling 1922 German silent horror film, “Nosferatu” accompanied by composer Kermit Poling’s original score performed by Poling and the Muncie Symphony Orchestra String Quartet live at the Cornerstone E. B. Ball Auditorium! The MSO quartet will perform Poling’s original score during the screening of a digitally remastered version of the classic vampire flick. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
Find out more »Forever Young
FOREVER YOUNG follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down. Featuring songs by; Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, The Black Crows, Bon Jovi, and…
Find out more »Puffs
Muncie Civic Youth Education Theatre’s Encore program presents PUFFS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre. A new comedy about all the magical misfits who happened to attend a certain magical school with a certain boy wizard who conquered an evil that shall not be named. Friday and Saturday evening shows are at 7:00pm and the Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 pm. Masks Required. No Concessions. General Admission Fri, Oct 29 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sat, Oct 30 …
Find out more »Bob Ross Painting Workshop – SOLD OUT
Cost: $90; member discounts apply Registration deadline: October 27 Paint with a Certified Ross Instructor on the site where Bob painted for years. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and learn to paint like Bob. Just bring yourself and we will provide everything you need to have a great time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!” In this workshop you will paint on a 16x20 canvas. All supplies are included. Bob Ross Painting Workshops are 14…
Find out more »Cornerstone Halloween Variety Show
Dress to impress for the Halloween Variety Show at Cornerstone! Comedians, dancers, poets, singers, and musicians welcome! $20 gets you a 10-minute performance slot and 10 advance tickets that you can sell for $5 each. Invite your family and friends to come and support your talent at a historic and prestigious venue! There will be a costume contest...the winner will receive free entry or a performance slot at our next variety show! $5 advance tickets will be available at the…
Find out more »BSU Women’s Volleyball – Home
Come see the Ball State Women's Volleyball team in action against Bowling Green University. Support the Cardinals! Chirp! Chirp! Visit www.ballstatesports.com
Find out more »Farmers Market at Minnetrista
The Outdoor Farmers Market of 2021 will start on May 1 from 9 am - Noon and will continue every Saturday through October. Farmers Market at Minnetrista is proud to be an essential service for the community that provides fresh and healthy food options. The Market will be located in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Free parking is available in the Center Building lot, accessible from Minnestrista Parkway, and the gravel lot at the Nature Area, accessible from St Josesph…
Find out more »Glass Pumpkin Sale by the Ball State Glass Guild
Come to The Orchard Shop to purchase a unique seasonal glass pumpkin from students in Ball State’s Glass Guild!
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Halloween Extravaganza
Join us on Saturday, October 30th from 11am-4pm for our Halloween Extravaganza! Wear your costume and join us in making pumpkin crafts, wearing glitter tattoos, taking home balloon art and treat bags, and having some spooky fun! No reservation or ticket is required! Only the $6 entrance fee! REMINDER: A Halloween costume mask does not meet the state's requirements. Please wear your own mask. Thank you to the University Dermatology Center and Clark Insurance for sponsoring this event.
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