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February 2020
Animationland Exhibit
Tracey the pencil dog and her crew guide visitors through the basics of turning a story into an animation at Minnetrista's newest exhibit. On January 25, the newest addition to Minnetrista’s educational repertoire is an exhibit that seeks to educate visitors about the art and science of animation. Animationland transports visitors of all ages to a fantastical land with a quirky cast of characters where inspiration is everywhere! The exhibit focuses on the basics of the animation process using interactive…
Find out more »Mexican Modernity: 20th-Century Paintings from the Zapanta Collection
The Zapanta Mexican Art Collection provides an overview of artistic styles and a consideration of significant themes, political events, and social narratives that informed the creative output of several generations of modern Mexican artists. The paintings, drawings, and prints on display represent not only Los Tres Grandes (The Three Greats) of Mexican mural painting, José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, but also works by Rufino Tamayo and Francisco Zúñiga, as well as a drawing by Frida Kahlo. An illustrated…
Find out more »Matilda
Muncie Civic Theatre presents MATILDA on the Mainstage February 14-16, 21-23, and 27-29. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10+, and $15 for students & children. Reserved Seating. Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of a courageous little girl who proves that everyone has the power to change their story. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this…
Find out more »This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Triplet sisters are left in the forest by their woodcutter father. From this fairytale beginning, three resolutions are made – one sister will walk one way, one the other way, and the third will stay right where she is. Twenty years later, having circumnavigated the globe, fighting Vikings, crossing oceans, taming wilds, and achieving greatness, the three meet again, as women. (Appropriate for the whole family) Tickets are available by calling or visiting the Box Office. We are located directly…
Find out more »Meditation in the Museum – David Owsley Museum of Art – Spring 2020
Meditation in the Museum is in the Asian Art Gallery or the African Art Gallery (unless otherwise noted) at 3 p.m. most Fridays during the academic year. Sessions are free and open to the public, and each lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. RSVPs are not necessary; simply stop by. A towel, blanket, or yoga mat is recommended. Presented by the Ball State Meditation Partnership and featuring the Ball State University Counseling Center and Dr. George Wolfe for meditation, and Cindy Cash for laughter…
Find out more »Matilda
Muncie Civic Theatre presents MATILDA on the Mainstage February 14-16, 21-23, and 27-29. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10+, and $15 for students & children. Reserved Seating. Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of a courageous little girl who proves that everyone has the power to change their story. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this…
Find out more »Muncie Makers Market
The Muncie Makers Market is an all homemade, handmade, and locally grown community farmers market open from 4 - 7pm on Tuesdays at Village Promenade and Saturdays at Books & Brews (2100 West White River Boulevard)! Fresh, beautiful, delicious- join us on Facebook and Instagram too!
Find out more »Matilda
Muncie Civic Theatre presents MATILDA on the Mainstage February 14-16, 21-23, and 27-29. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for groups of 10+, and $15 for students & children. Reserved Seating. Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of a courageous little girl who proves that everyone has the power to change their story. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this…
Find out more »March 2020
Muncie Makers Market
The Muncie Makers Market is an all homemade, handmade, and locally grown community farmers market open from 4 - 7pm on Tuesdays at Village Promenade and Saturdays at Books & Brews (2100 West White River Boulevard)! Fresh, beautiful, delicious- join us on Facebook and Instagram too!
Find out more »First Thursdays – DWNTWN Muncie
Join us on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. for a gallery walk around DWNTWN Muncie. Watch and learn from local artists as they perform their craft in various DWNTWN shops. Enjoy their company and purchase their unique creations. If you have an event you would like to have added to the monthly gallery guide, please send your info to: Dr. Natalie Phillips at nephillips@bsu.edu.
Find out more »Community Photographers Invitation Day at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
Tripods welcome. Bring your camera and your creative eye to the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on Ball State University Campus. With over 2,000 orchids, Ball State Univ. has the largest collegiate orchid collection in USA. This large and diverse species orchid collection is housed in the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, at Ball State University. Focus: Orchid education, conservation and research, displayed in a naturalistic setting. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Muncie Makers Market
The Muncie Makers Market is an all homemade, handmade, and locally grown community farmers market open from 4 - 7pm on Tuesdays at Village Promenade and Saturdays at Books & Brews (2100 West White River Boulevard)! Fresh, beautiful, delicious- join us on Facebook and Instagram too!
Find out more »Muncie Makers Market
The Muncie Makers Market is an all homemade, handmade, and locally grown community farmers market open from 4 - 7pm on Tuesdays at Village Promenade and Saturdays at Books & Brews (2100 West White River Boulevard)! Fresh, beautiful, delicious- join us on Facebook and Instagram too!
Find out more »Albert Cummings
Entertaining audiences from his phenomenal guitar work to his incredibly impassioned lyrics and overall songwriting prowess - one thing has certainly become clear about Albert Cummings’ music: He is FAR MORE than simply just the guitarist or the bluesman he’s often painted as by fans and the media alike. He offers the complete package. Though undoubtedly a masterful guitar player who burst onto the blues rock scene in the early 2000’s and almost immediately began gaining praise in that realm, his latest release “Live…
Find out more »Meditation in the Museum – David Owsley Museum of Art – Spring 2020
Meditation in the Museum is in the Asian Art Gallery or the African Art Gallery (unless otherwise noted) at 3 p.m. most Fridays during the academic year. Sessions are free and open to the public, and each lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. RSVPs are not necessary; simply stop by. A towel, blanket, or yoga mat is recommended. Presented by the Ball State Meditation Partnership and featuring the Ball State University Counseling Center and Dr. George Wolfe for meditation, and Cindy Cash for laughter…
Find out more »Destination Mars – Planetarium Show
Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? NASA – and others – have their sights set on the Red Planet and they are building the technology to get us there! Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Fly to and see inside the International Space Station, where astronauts are already living and working in space, and follow the rockets and vehicles that will…
Find out more »SPAMALOT
Muncie Civic Youth Education Act 2 Program presents SPAMALOT Young@ Part on the Mainstage March 13 & 14 @ 7:00pm and March 14 & 15 @ 2:30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Reserved Seating. Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle Young@PartEdition adapted by Marc Tumminelli Young@Part Edition Originally Produced at Broadway Workshop in New York City SPAMALOT YOUNG@PART is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide. All authorized performance materials…
Find out more »I HATE HAMLET
Muncie Civic Theatre presents I HATE HAMLET in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-15 and 20-22. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinees are at 2:30pm. General Admission Seating. A TV star trades his Hollywood lifestyle to move to NYC and play the dream role of Hamlet. One big problem: he hates Hamlet and Shakespeare. A ghost appears to give him sage advice leading to a wildly funny duel over women, theatre, television and success. By Paul…
Find out more »Art Maker Space
Ready, set, go! Let your imagination and artistic skills run wild in the Art Maker Space at Minnetrista. This space provides craft and coloring materials and allows families to discover new ways to have fun and create with art. The possibilities are endless!
Find out more »Glass Workshop: You & Me — Sun Catchers
March 14; 1–4 p.m. Cost: $30/pair; member discounts apply Registration deadline: March 12 Come make uniquely designed sun catchers at Minnetrista’s Glass Workshop: You & Me! This is an opportunity for parents and children to imagine and create together. Create unique memories and learn new skills as you are guided by Minnetrista’s glass experts.
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