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August 2019
Cornerstone & PrimeTrust Wedding & Event Showcase
If you are planning a wedding or special event in East Central Indiana, be sure to save the date for the 2019 PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union & Cornerstone Center for the Arts Wedding & Event Showcase on Sunday, August 18. The event will be at Cornerstone in Downtown Muncie from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will highlight the area’s best wedding and event vendors. H&D SupeRent & Special Occasions present the Wedding & Event Showcase with support from WLBC…
Find out more »Ballet Academy Open House
Ballet Academy Open House – Muncie Ballet Studio Thursday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 27, 5:30-7:00 PM Enroll your dancer in the Ballet Academy at Muncie Ballet. Come to the Open Hosue and register for a class or sign up to volunteer. There will be dance demonstrations and door prizes. Plan to attend, Thursday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 27, 5:30-7:00 PM. Tuition assistance is available. Visit MuncieBallet.org or call 765-216-5472
Find out more »Glass Torchwork Open Hours
Minnetrista is excited to offer glassworking space and materials to those glassworkers in the community who have already attended a flameworking workshop with us in the past. As you seek to continue honing your glassworking skills, Minnetrista will provide an open environment where you can experiment creatively and learn adventurously. During these sessions, attendees may continue practicing projects and techniques previously learned in guided workshop classes.
Find out more »Glass Torchwork Open Hours
Minnetrista is excited to offer glassworking space and materials to those glassworkers in the community who have already attended a flameworking workshop with us in the past. As you seek to continue honing your glassworking skills, Minnetrista will provide an open environment where you can experiment creatively and learn adventurously. During these sessions, attendees may continue practicing projects and techniques previously learned in guided workshop classes.
Find out more »Ballet Academy Open House
Ballet Academy Open House – Muncie Ballet Studio Thursday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 27, 5:30-7:00 PM Enroll your dancer in the Ballet Academy at Muncie Ballet. Come to the Open Hosue and register for a class or sign up to volunteer. There will be dance demonstrations and door prizes. Plan to attend, Thursday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 27, 5:30-7:00 PM. Tuition assistance is available. Visit MuncieBallet.org or call 765-216-5472
Find out more »Community Arts Expo
Come see all our hometown has to offer in the fine/performing arts and creative expression. Featuring 40+ local arts exhibitors, live music, food, drinks, door prizes and more! Experiencing creative expression enriches our lives and community by empowering each to share their voice and enabling us to experience the voice of others. Learn more at bsu.edu/artsexpo Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Register at bsu.edu/artsexpo Sponsored by: Ball State University, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Muncie Arts & Culture Council, The…
Find out more »September 2019
Final Friday at David Owsley Museum of Art
Enjoy late hours at the David Owsley Museum of Art for viewing the collection, music with DJ Jannell, refreshments & cash bar, and a look at the special exhibition "Recent Acquisitions: Connecting to the Past, Committing to the Future." Emcees Braydee Euliss and C.S. Hendershot introduce PechaKucha talks to Muncie to highlight what is unique, unexpected, and inspiring in our city. PechaKucha, Japanese for "chit chat," is a concise presentation format where 20 images are timed to automatically advance every…
Find out more »November 2019
Nature-Rich Meditation at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
“Nature-Rich Meditation” Wednesday, November 20 from 3 - 3:30 pm in the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Meditation in nature is associated with greater feelings of regeneration and energy. https://www.ehe.health/blog/outdoor-meditation Join us in the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for a dose of nature and oxygen and help reduce stress. To help with the rise in mental-health awareness and treatment options, departments at Ball State helped form the Ball State University Meditation Partnership. The Meditation Partnership is a collaboration between Working Well, the Counseling Center, the…
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Community Open House
DOMA joins in the annual community holiday festivities with refreshments, children's art and activities, pop-up shop and live holiday music. Follow the pathway to the Glick Center for Glass and Rinard Greenhouse Holday in Bloom from 6 - 9 p.m. or visit the Brown Planetarium for a program on "The Christmas Star" at 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. for more BSU Cultural Corridor fun. Also ride the MITS trolley between the Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista and Campus. In collaboration…
Find out more »Holiday in Bloom
Annual Holiday in Bloom Open House December 7, 2019 6:00-9:00 p.m. Join us for the free annual Holiday in Bloom Open House at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse at Ball State University. Beautiful Holiday lights, musical performances by Sedoctave BSU A Cappella Group and Hillcroft Handbell Choir, hot cocoa, marshmallows, refreshments and a children's activity. Fun for the whole family while you enjoy the beautiful orchids in the warm tropical environment of the orchid house. Stroll next…
Find out more »A Ball Holiday Greeting
As the holidays approach, join Minnetrista curator, Jessica Jenkins to explore some of the ways the Ball family and Ball Brothers Company celebrated the holiday season. In addition to their own family gatherings, in 1925 the Ball brothers went out of their way to pass on a little holiday cheer to their employees. Hoping to make each feel like part of the company family, a special edition of Charles Dickens’ famous work, A Christmas Carol, was designed and given to…
Find out more »August 2020
BSU Welcome Week – Tropical Discovery
Join us anytime between 11-3pm on Saturday, August 22nd, for our annual Welcome Week event for incoming freshmen and their families. This year, we will have several outdoor interactive lectures covering topics including the tropical rainforest, turtles, and more. Guests are encouraged to join in on the outdoor lectures or to explore Christy Woods while they await their entry time to go into the Orchid Greenhouse. Times will be assigned at the gate into the greenhouse to accommodate social distancing…
Find out more »March 2021
East Central Indiana Bridal Show 2021
So you’re engaged and beginning to plan one of the biggest days of your life. This can feel like quite an overwhelming task. Where will you get married, where will the reception be, the wedding dress and tuxedos, the flowers, the cake, the invitations, not to mention the entertainment, photography and videography. There is a lot that goes into planning a wedding. That’s where we can help. The East Central Indiana Bridal Show brings the area’s premiere wedding professionals together…
Find out more »August 2021
Welcome Back Roaring Twenties – Ivy Tech
To celebrate the first day of Fall Semester classes, Ivy Tech is having a Welcome Back Party, August 18th from 4:00-7:00 PM. The Chameleon Brothers will be playing on the West Plaza of the Fisher Building at 325 S. High Street. There will be food, family fun activities, learn more about Ivy Tech's programs, short-term certificates and degree offerings, and an opportunity to meet with local employers. The following companies will be there to meet, greet and share job opportunities:…
Find out more »December 2021
Glass Demo and Sale at Marilyn K Glick Center for Glass
Come check out the Marilyn K Glick Center for Glass. This evening there will be demos and glass items for sale. Stop by and see some of the best glass art pieces around.
Find out more »Festive Holiday Open House at David Owsley Museum of Art
Come see the numerous pieces of art on display at the David Owsley Museum of Art. The Museum will be open for special hours of 6-9pm.
Find out more »March 2022
87th Annual Student Art Exhibition Opens to the Public
The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery February 16 – March 3, 2022 Reception: TBD Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10AM - 4PM. Closed weekends and all Ball State breaks and holidays. The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 87th Annual Student Art Exhibition, a competitive juried show honoring the School of Art's outstanding student artists. The show is juried by a professional artist from outside Ball State, resulting in an exhibition that includes a…
Find out more »April 2022
32nd Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show
Discover Indiana’s artists and their Hoosier creativity in the 32nd Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show. Venture into a world of art, discover your own inner artist, and even purchase the work of these artists’ to liven up your home.
Find out more »June 2022
John Peterson Spring Open House and Sale
Join us for the John Peterson Pottery Spring Open House and Sale, June 11th and 12th, 9am - 5pm each day. This family friendly event will be an opportunity to spend some time in the county, see John's work, and also the work of 7 potters who take classes at the Pottery. There will be Clay Olympics, where potters will try to successfully make pots based on specific dimensions or designs. There will also be demonstrations, music, and more. Bring…
Find out more »Cretaceous Crawl – Flowers, Ferns, and Dinosaurs, oh my!
When dinosaurs roamed the Earth, orchids were blooming. Join us to learn more about the ancient family of orchids and the giant creatures that roamed the Earth alongside them.
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