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October 2020
Farmer’s Market at Minnetrista
In consultation with the Delaware County Health Department, the 2020 Farmers Market opened with a modified model. The market is located in the main parking lot, with vendors spaced out appropriately. Parking is located at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. There is a single entrance and exit, and capacity for patrons is limited per county and state guidelines. Because of limited capacity, we ask patrons not to linger after making their purchases. Wagons are available and sanitized between uses. Hand-washing and…
Find out more »The Magic School Bus explores the Orchid Greenhouse!
Join us at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse to learn about rainforest plants and animals with Ms. Frizzle herself, as she encourages guests to “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” To accommodate social distancing guidelines, the greenhouse will limit capacity to six visitors per room. Masks will be required (Halloween masks and costumes are welcome, but are NOT a substitute for an appropriate face covering). Visitors of all ages are welcome to come to the greenhouse…
Find out more »Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Cost: $70; member discounts apply 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!” All supplies are included. This event will be socially distanced in an open air environment and masks are required.
Find out more »November 2020
Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Cost: $70; member discounts apply 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!” All supplies are included. This event will be socially distanced in an open air environment and masks are required.
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 »Constellation Crew -Charles W Brown Planetarium – FACEBOOK LIVE
Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University - Join our crew of Ball State students Fridays at 6:30pm on Facebook Live and explore a constellation in your night sky. Find out how you can spot each constellation on a clear night and learn what’s lurking in the darkness between the stars. www.facebook.com/BrownPlanetarium/live
Find out more »Inspired by Orchids – BSU Art students Fall show
Inspired by Orchids. BSU Art students Fall show Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse 1211 Riverside Avenue Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 (765) 285-8839 Website https://bsu.edu/orchids https://www.facebook.com/WOCSB and https://www.instagram.com/bsu_rogh/
Find out more »1st Annual Astronomy Slam – presented by Charles W Brown Planetarium
About 10 minutes a person – that is all the time Ball State students will get to share a piece of our universe with you on Facebook Live. During this virtual event, students will use amazing visuals to help them present in the most creative way they can while competing for the title of Astronomy Slam Champion! This year’s student presenters are Alec Neal, Belle Wines, Melanie Isenbarger, and Richard Gorby. You do not need a Facebook account to watch.…
Find out more »Drawing Class, Artist Will Sliney
Will Sliney is an award-winning comic book artist, writer, and presenter. He has worked on titles such as Spider-Man, Star Wars, Defenders, Celtic Warrior (Ireland's best selling comic book), and many more, including over 100 issues for Marvel comics. He presented We Will Draw for RTE's Homeschool hub, launched the viral art movement #wewilldraw, and presents Marvel Live's How to Draw show including launching Marvel's Twitch Channel. Will also works for the Premier League, is an ambassador for the CUH Children's unit, and…
Find out more »Babel
Written by Jacqueline Goldfinger Directed by Gayle Radwick The Cave Theatre Series Presented in Strother Theatre BABEL is a dark comedy set in the near future about two couples who are having trouble getting pregnant, the lengths they go to in order to have a baby, and the morally questionable technology involved. “Babel” is presented by arrangement with the playwright, Jacqueline Goldfiner, through The Gurman Agency. General Public $10 Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors $5 Showtimes November 10-13 at 7:30 pm Tickets are available by…
Find out more »Glass Workshop: Fused Glass – Wine Glass Charms
Cost: $35; member discounts apply Registration deadline: November 10 Join us to learn the skill of working with fused glass and make your very own wine glass charms. Charming? We think so too! This event will be socially distanced masks are required.
Find out more »The Velveteen Rabbit
Join us for the timeless story of unconditional love and how love makes us real. This limited seating and socially distanced performances will take place at Muncie Civic Theatre's Mainstage theatre November 13-15. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:00pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm. You must call the Box Office at 765-288-7529 to reserve your seats.
Find out more »Constellation Crew -Charles W Brown Planetarium – FACEBOOK LIVE
Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University - Join our crew of Ball State students Fridays at 6:30pm on Facebook Live and explore a constellation in your night sky. Find out how you can spot each constellation on a clear night and learn what’s lurking in the darkness between the stars. www.facebook.com/BrownPlanetarium/live
Find out more »Tropical Edibles at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
Join us on Saturday, 11/14, from 12-3pm to learn about the rainforest plants that we depend on for food, medicine, cosmetics, and more. This event will include a kid-friendly scavenger hunt through the greenhouse and other activities. Masks are required for entry, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Social distancing will be encouraged, with a maximum of six visitors per room.
Find out more »Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Cost: $70; member discounts apply Registration deadline: November 16 Register here 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!” All supplies are included. This event will be socially distanced and masks are required.
Find out more »Constellation Crew -Charles W Brown Planetarium – FACEBOOK LIVE
Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University - Join our crew of Ball State students Fridays at 6:30pm on Facebook Live and explore a constellation in your night sky. Find out how you can spot each constellation on a clear night and learn what’s lurking in the darkness between the stars. www.facebook.com/BrownPlanetarium/live
Find out more »Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Gather with your family and friends this fall as Farmers Market moves indoors for the season. Connect with the community while discovering amazing finds! There’s no place quite like the Farmers Market at Minnetrista! Join your family, friends, and the community to discover fresh and local finds, and to explore what’s new in The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista.
Find out more »Tracks of Christy Woods
Join us on Saturday, November 21st from 1-3pm to learn the basics of animal track identification and create your own track field guide to take home. This event is free and open to the public. Hand sanitizer will be provided and masks are required for participation. Event will be held at the Pavilion in Christy Woods. For directions, please look at the map posted in the cover photo of the Facebook event.
Find out more »Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Cost: $70; member discounts apply Registration deadline: November 18 Register here 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 the Bob Ross painting “Autumn Oval” from Season 29, Episode 2 on…
Find out more »Cuplets – temporarily on Facebook
This free monthly event for live poetry reading normally takes place at The Cup. Due to the current pandemic, it is now online on Facebook every 4th Sunday at 6pm. This will remain on Facebook until further notice. I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY! Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y’all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new…
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