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October 2019
“Recent Acquisitions: Connecting to the Past, Committing to the Future”
The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) presents a special opportunity to view nearly 100 works of art new to the museum’s collection, including works from Africa, Asia, North America, Europe, and the Pacific Islands. In addition to spanning the globe, the highlighted works represent art from a vast array of mediums—from sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, paintings, and ceramics to ritual objects and masks—including notable works by Ruth Duckworth, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Marsden Hartley, Wassily Kandinsky, Conrad Marca-Relli, Pablo…
Find out more »Hoosier Innovation
Making the Modern Kitchen Following East Central Indiana’s gas boom, the Hoosier cabinet, an innovative free-standing piece of kitchen furniture, emerged as one of the most iconic products of the region’s booming industry. Created around 1900, the Hoosier not only revolutionized the home kitchen, but also left its mark on the region, state, and nation for decades to come. Hoosier Innovation considers the story of this influential product and the companies that made it. Take a walk through the gas…
Find out more »NAMI Exhibit: Celebrating Jay Zimmerman, Artist & Activist
The exhibit includes 2D objects of paintings and drawings to celebrate artist & activist, Jay Zimmerman. The exhibition will be hosted in the newly renovated Oakhurst home. For more information visit minnetrista.net
Find out more »Dean Man’s Cell Phone – BSU Theatre and Dance
By Sarah Ruhl - Directed by David Taylor Little A ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, an imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we remember the dead, and how that changes us, it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her need to…
Find out more »Dean Man’s Cell Phone – BSU Theatre and Dance
By Sarah Ruhl - Directed by David Taylor Little A ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, an imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we remember the dead, and how that changes us, it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her need to…
Find out more »Sister Act
Muncie Civic Theatre presents SISTER ACT on the Mainstage Oct 11-12, 18-20, and 24-26. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinee is at 2:30pm. Based on the film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a hilarious story of a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and ends up hiding in a convent on police orders. Sister Act is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. $20…
Find out more »Dean Man’s Cell Phone – BSU Theatre and Dance
By Sarah Ruhl - Directed by David Taylor Little A ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, an imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we remember the dead, and how that changes us, it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her need to…
Find out more »Beginning Needlepoint
Needlepoint offers a wide range of possibilities for self-expression. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques and stitches necessary to finish the project provided in class. A painted canvas and supplies are provided. For the October 25th class, stitchers will complete a tiered Christmas tree with a variety of needlepoint stitches. This project will lend itself to be finished as a pillow, quilted wall hanging, or framed picture. It is designed for the beginning needlepointer and comes with additional challenges…
Find out more »Final Friday: Old at the David Owsley Museum of Art
Enjoy museum late hours for viewing the collection and special exhibition, PechaKucha talks with emcees Braydee Euliss and CS Hendershot, an artist demonstration, an "un-tour" of the current exhibition, music with DJ Jannell, refreshments, cash bar, and more
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.
Find out more »Sister Act
Muncie Civic Theatre presents SISTER ACT on the Mainstage Oct 11-12, 18-20, and 24-26. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinee is at 2:30pm. Based on the film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a hilarious story of a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and ends up hiding in a convent on police orders. Sister Act is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. $20…
Find out more »Dean Man’s Cell Phone – BSU Theatre and Dance
By Sarah Ruhl - Directed by David Taylor Little A ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, an imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we remember the dead, and how that changes us, it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her need to…
Find out more »Farmers Market at Minnetrista
Saturdays; 8 a.m.–Noon It’s that time of year again. Join your family and friends at the outdoor season of Farmers Market at Minnetrista! Connect with vendors to discover fresh produce and plants while enjoying fresh air. Don’t forget to stop in The Orchard Shop during your next visit.
Find out more »Muncie Makers Market
Fresh homemade food, locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds, all weekly from May-October at the Muncie Makers Market on Saturdays from 4-7p outside of Books & Brews at 2100 West White River Boulevard in the White River Plaza! Shop LOCAL and please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram!
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.
Find out more »Sister Act
Muncie Civic Theatre presents SISTER ACT on the Mainstage Oct 11-12, 18-20, and 24-26. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinee is at 2:30pm. Based on the film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a hilarious story of a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and ends up hiding in a convent on police orders. Sister Act is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. $20…
Find out more »Dean Man’s Cell Phone – BSU Theatre and Dance
By Sarah Ruhl - Directed by David Taylor Little A ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, an imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we remember the dead, and how that changes us, it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her need to…
Find out more »PERFORMANCES @ CORNERSTONE
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited to announce a new entertainment series launching this fall. Performances @ Cornerstone is presented in partnership with Ball State University’s School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and The Harmony Players. The series will consist of free biweekly performances on Sundays at 2 p.m. in the E.B. Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone. Performances @ Cornerstone will kick off on Sunday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. with an afternoon of music from Ball State’s…
Find out more »Cuplets Poetry at The Cup
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 few bucks…
Find out more »Beginning Genealogy
Class meets four Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20; 10-11:30 a.m. Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy. Course is taught by Mrs. Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society. Karen is also the Indiana County Genealogist for…
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