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January 2021
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…
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 Check out the Brown Planetarium YouTube page afterwards for a recording of the event.
Find out more »February 2021
Mission Aerospace
Public Admission: October 10–February 14, 2021 October 2–February 14 (Member Preview: October 2–9) Explore this interactive maze to learn about the history of flight, navigation, and NASA’s vision for the future! Experiment with thrust, lift, control surfaces and gyroscopes. Build rockets and paper airplanes, then test them for distance and air-dexterity. Launch your imagination and urge for learning at this out of this world exhibit!
Find out more »Come Dance at Muncie Ballet
Join Muncie Ballet for the spring semester. Register by Feb 15 to claim your spot on stage. Classes are limited in size and have been designed to keep all dancers safe and at a distance. Online zoom classes run in sync with in-person classes so dance friends can share the experience. We are taking an abundance of caution in our classrooms and lobby to keep you and your family safe. Register today to bring the joy of dance into your…
Find out more »“A Tribute to Glass” by Terrika Clark Art Exhibit
Local artist Terrika Clark challenges viewers to see more than just their reflection in her work. This mixed-media exhibit will be displayed in the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone Center of the Arts. The opening reception will be held in conjunction with Muncie DWNTWN's First Thursday on February 4 from 5 - 8 p.m. and will remain on display until February 26.
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 Check out the Brown Planetarium YouTube page afterwards for a recording of the event.
Find out more »Recycled Valentines Crafting Workshop
Join us as we create our own paper using scraps, dried flowers, glitter, and anything else our heart desires. By adding seeds to the paper, our love can blossom this spring after being planted. What a unique way to share your affection! Each table can seat up to 6 people in your party and will be socially distanced from others in our Colonnade Room. Take & Make “Take & Make” kits are also available for purchase for $5 each. These…
Find out more »Tea & Talk at Minnetrista: History of the Rose Garden
Cost: $5; member discounts apply Registration deadline: February 9 Learn from Minnetrista’s very own Horticulture Manager, James Edwards, as he shares about the history of our beloved Rose Garden. In this virtual event you will learn about variety of roses in the Garden, what they symbolize, how the Rose Garden came to be, and its importance to Minnetrista.
Find out more »Bob Ross Painting Workshop – SOLD OUT
Cost: $70; member discounts apply Registration deadline: February 10 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 Check out the Brown Planetarium YouTube page afterwards for a recording of the event.
Find out more »Bob Ross Painting Workshop – SOLD OUT
Cost: $70; member discounts apply Registration deadline: February 10 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 »Orchids and Valentines at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
With over 2,000 orchids, Ball State Univ. has the largest collegiate orchid collection in the USA. Follow and learn more here: http://bsu.edu/orchids . More info to come. Also visit Rinard Orchid Greenhouse - Ball State University Facebook page. Rinard Orchid Greenhouse 2500 W. University Ave. Ball State University Muncie, Indiana 47306 765-285-8839
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 Check out the Brown Planetarium YouTube page afterwards for a recording of the event.
Find out more »Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Farmers Market continues to be an important and essential service to our community. Discover an array or local goods and more!
Find out more »Glass Workshop: Fused Glass Bowl – SOLD OUT
Cost: $55; member discounts apply Registration deadline: February 18 Register here Come be a part of Minnetrista’s glass heritage and create your very own glass bowl! Together with Minnetrista glass experts you will learn about the fusing and slumping process. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. This workshop welcomes both beginners and intermediate level glass workers.
Find out more »Welcome Week Cornerstone Center for the Arts Classes – Spring ’21
February 22 Cornerstone will open for spring session classes. 2020 was a difficult time for everyone, and that means that access to the arts is even more crucial. Although Cornerstone has had to make some adjustments in how classes are offered, the mission is always at the forefront—access to the arts for all. Registration is still open! Sign up today for classes in ballet, painting, drawing, ceramics, Yoga, Bollywood dance and more at cornerstonearts.org/education
Find out more »Chef Demonstration & Wine Pairing Dinner
Cost: $35; member discounts apply Registration deadline: February 19 Register here We invite you to join us for a night of entertainment, exquisite food, and beautiful wine pairings. Our very own Executive Chef, Abigail Baron, will dazzle guests with her culinary creations in an interactive food demonstration. Guests will then get to enjoy her creations with a thoughtfully chosen wine pairing.
Find out more »You & Me: Glass Workshop – Fused Glass Wind Chime -SOLD OUT
Cost: $30/pair; member discounts apply Registration deadline: February 24 Register here Bring your family together and experience creating something together! Spend time together while creating your very own wind chime out of glass. Create memories to last a lifetime! We recommend ages 13+ attend this event. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. This workshop welcomes both beginners and intermediate level glass workers.
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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