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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 »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 »29th Annual Muncie Indiana Train Show
Formed in 1990, the Muncie and Western Model Railroad club is a group of model railroad enthusiasts. The club was named after the shortest railroad in the nation. Nicknamed the “Ball Line” but legally incorporated as the Muncie and Western Railroad, the 3.72 mile railroad was operated in the confines of the Ball Corporation’s plant on Muncie’s south side. It was busiest in the days when boxes of Ball glass (Mason) jars home-canned foods filled the family pantry. The M&MWRR…
Find out more »March 2020
Yoga Nidra: The Sleep of the Yogi
Yoga Nidra, or, “the sleep of the yogi”. Is an ancient, sacred yogic process of meditation that is practiced to induce profound relaxation in your body and mind. Yoga Nidra reveals that the inner fabric of each of us is deep equanimity or peace that is stable and steady and ever present. Using guided imagery and body scanning, Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation. Relax and tap into an underlying sense of peace that is always present…
Find out more »Noelle Tretick Gosling and Jim Rhinehart
Join Concertmaster, Noelle Tretick Gosling, and MSO keyboardist, Jim Rhinehart for a delightful evening of music. This concert is free and open to the public as part of the Friends of the Orchestra concert series.
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 »Wine & Music at Tonney Winery
Join us for an evening of fun! Tom Sullivan will be providing music. Karma Kitchen will have food available to purchase.
Find out more »7th Annual Runway for Rescues
The event will take place at Muncie Civic Theatre on Friday March 6th at 7:30pm. Join us as we host the event with fashions by The Buckle, hair and makeup from Amber’s Beauty School, and adorable fur babies from ARF. Every dollar we raise in sponsorship aids in ARF’s ongoing effort to provide quality care and sanctuary for animals until they have found a loving home. Not only do all proceeds go directly to ARF, it also teaches local high…
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 »Central Indiana Gun Shows
Central Indiana Gun & Knife Show features an exhibit of new & used guns, custom & factory knives, military & war relics, home defense items, home security, gun, knife and military books, knife sharpening, hunting and military clothing and gun parts & accessories. Heartland Building at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Find out more »Oakhurst Afternoon Tea
Cost: $25; member discounts apply Registration deadline: March 4 Join us for a fancy, fun afternoon of elegance! The Oakhurst Afternoon Tea is for families and friends of all ages. Enjoy finger foods and tea in the beautifully reimagined Oakhurst Home during this wonderfully refined afternoon gathering!
Find out more »Central Indiana Gun Shows
Central Indiana Gun & Knife Show features an exhibit of new & used guns, custom & factory knives, military & war relics, home defense items, home security, gun, knife and military books, knife sharpening, hunting and military clothing and gun parts & accessories. Heartland Building at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Find out more »Half-Price Sunday at the Muncie Children’s Museum
Join the Muncie Children's Museum on the second Sunday of each month in 2020 and enjoy half-price admission!
Find out more »WINOS (Women in Need of Shopping)
Join us for an afternoon of wine, shopping, food, and fun! Over 15 vendors will be set up and ready to sell. Food will be available to purchase from Big Poppa's Pork Pit.
Find out more »Lyricists’ Corner: at the Heorot Pub and Draught House
Lyricists' Corner comes to Muncie, hosted every 2nd Monday by Achilles Tenderloin at Heorot Pub and Draught House! Established in February 2015, this monthly concert series celebrates the art of the song, featuring all-original musical performances by songwriters from around the country, including local, regional, and sometimes national touring artists. Please prepared to listen and, if you can, bring a small donation for our featured artists. For more information please contact: (765) 287-0173
Find out more »Beginning Sign Language
Course meets six Wednesdays, March 11-April 15, 7-9 p.m. Instruction in finger spelling and basic conversation based on American Sign Language and signed English. Instructor: Mrs. Laura Shadoin, retired teacher, Muncie Community Schools
Find out more »Beginning Conversational Spanish
Course meets six Wednesdays, March 11-April 15, 7-9 p.m. For adults with no previous instruction in Spanish or for those who wish to brush up on their skills in conversational Spanish at a beginning level. Instructor: Mr. Mario Tellez-Garcia, experienced translator, interpreter, and language instructor for both corporate clients and not-for-profit organizations
Find out more »2 Hour Restorative Yoga Practice
You can choose either Friday or Saturday to give yourself the gift of restoration! You will be in a warm studio space supported by props while allowing your body to open and rejuvenate!
Find out more »The Game is Afoot: Reading Sherlock Holmes Like a Sherlockian
In addition to sharing a short history about the “Baker Street Irregulars,” Shelly will discuss “The Adventure of the Copper Beeches,” one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, providing the various analyses that Sherlockians have made of the story through the years. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the story (or watch the Granada version with Jeremy Brett) prior to the session. Presenter: Mrs. Shelly Gage, human resources & accounting specialist, Muncie Public…
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…
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