The Association is happy to report another successful Family Fun Day at Cooley Park. This year, they honored past resident Mark Kinman. He helped plan the original event in 2022. Children enjoyed the Splash Pad and basketball court, tug of war (Bridge Community Church), and a giant slip n’ slide (Muncie Police Department).
Lots of fun and spooky things to do at Ball State this October!
Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!
Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.
Monday, October 2, 2023
School of Music: Faculty Artist Series: Peter Opie – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Lifelong Learners: Recycling in Muncie/ScrapCycle – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
EB Ball @ Westminster: I’m a Survivor: Breast Cancer Stories – 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Chemistry Seminar Series – Dr. Emil Khisamutdinov (Sabbatical Talk) – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Emens: Live from Laurel Canyon – 12 a.m.
Beginning Needlepoint Workshop – 10 a.m.
Mindfulness in the Museum – 12 p.m.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Emens: John Mulaney and Pete Davidson – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Lifelong Learners: 9 to 5: Notable Working Women of Muncie – 1:30 p.m.
Watercolor Collage Workshop – 6 p.m.
Pruis Hall: Stacey Kent – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Artist Talk: Debbie Ma – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 13, 2023
Student Recital: Ashton Shelley, tuba – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Honors String Orchestra with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff – 9:30 a.m.
- Planetarium Show During the Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party – 11:30 a.m.
- Planetarium Show During the Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party – 12:30 p.m.
- Planetarium Show During the Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party – 1:30 p.m.
Museum Docent Tour – 2:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show During the Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Honors String Orchestra with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff – 9:30 a.m.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Music Education Day – 9 a.m.
Faculty Artist Series: Chris Van Hof – 5:30 p.m.
Guest Artist Recital: Dana Zenobi, Megan Boutin, and Li-Wen Weng – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Dialogue Days – 9 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: Supplement Safety – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dialogue Days – 9 a.m.
Celebrating Notable Women Founders of Altrusa International of Muncie – 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Dialogue Days – 9 a.m.
Running Against the Grain: The Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown – 2:30 p.m.
OcTUBAfest – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Sample Lesson Day – 9 a.m.
Student Recital: Bradley Ziegelmaier, trombone – 5:30 p.m.
“Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Clarinet Day – 10 a.m.
Kids Make Art at DOMA – 1:30 p.m.
- “Earth, Moon, and Sun” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
- “Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
- “Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Ball State Chamber Choir and Concert Choir – 3 p.m.
Student Recital: Stuart MacKenzie, trombone – 3 p.m.
Student Recital: Katelyn Speck, voice – 5:30 p.m.
Arts Alive: Akropolis Reed Quintet – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 23, 2023
CAAV Conference – 8 a.m.
Voice Studio Recital – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
CAAV Conference – 8 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: History of the Muncie Action Plan – 1:30 p.m.
Paranormal Investigations – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
CAAV Conference – 8 a.m.
College of Health Speaker Series October – 1 p.m.
Ball State Jazz Ensembles – Art of Jazz – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
CAAV Conference – 8 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture with Rigel Jackson – 11 a.m.
Voice Studio Recital – 5:30 p.m.
Eerie Muncie: Even More Tales from the Dark Side of Local History – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 27, 2023
DOMA After Hours – 5 p.m.
Joint Student Recital: Andrew Huffman and Ethan Frendling, trombone – 5:30 p.m.
“Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
A Magic School Bus Halloween – 10 a.m.
- “Earth, Moon, and Sun” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
- “Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
- “Halloween: Celestial Origins” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Cello Studio Recital – 11 a.m.
Guest Artist Recital: Theresa Bogard – 1 p.m.
DA Performance Recital: Sam Thompson, percussion – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Lifelong Learners: Hidden Meanings of Gravestone Symbols Found in Beech Grove and Other Cemeteries – 1:30 p.m.
Pizza and Place: Cultural Neighborhood Mapping
September 27th from 6-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly event at Madjax Makerforce on East Main Street.
Cultural mapping is a process of drawing and visualizing a place, its landmarks, and traditions. It helps people understand the significance of their neighborhood, heritage, and the richness of the cultural landscape they live in. It’s also just fun to doodle.
Through mapping and drawing from memory, we learn about places, heritage, history, cultural traditions, and significant places in our neighborhoods and Muncie. By creating a visual representation of our neighborhoods, we can better understand and appreciate the richness of our community’s culture. It can also point to challenges too.
Additionally, cultural mapping can be used as a tool for preserving cultural heritage. We can learn about the importance of preserving landmarks, sites, and the role they can play in creating community attachment over time.
Join us at Madjax Makerforce and let’s celebrate the diverse cultures that make our neighborhoods thrive! We will eat pizza too!
Organized by: J.P. Hall, College of Architecture and Planning
Check out a public Ball State event in September!
Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!
Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Beginning Genealogy: Genealogy 101 – 10 a.m.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Miller College of Business: Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture Intrapreneurship Panel – 11 a.m.
Friday, September 8, 2023
School of Music: A Seminar Recital from the Singing Justice Team – 2 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
School of Music: Faculty Artist Series: Zoran Jakovcic (viola), with guests Elise DesChamps (mezzo-soprano) and Rene Lecuona (piano) – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Biology Field Station: Pollinator Party – 10 a.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium:
- “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
- “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
- “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 11, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball: The Ball Jar: Each One Tells a Story – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Association of Lifelong Learners: Children of Presidents: a Mixed Blessing? – 1:30 p.m.
College of Sciences and Humanities: Star Party 2023 – 5 p.m.
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Yupo Batik Watercolor – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Beginning Genealogy: Forms and Documents – 10 a.m.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Women’s and Gender Studies: Sharon Seager Lecture in Women’s and Gender History – 3:30 p.m.
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Beginning Sign Language – 7 p.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
School of Music: Bassoon Day with Guest Artist Barrick Stees – 10 a.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium:
- “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
- “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
- “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Office of Community Engagement & Charles W. Brown Planetarium: Eclipse 2024: Experience the Magic in Muncie – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Inclusive Excellence: State of Inclusive Excellence Address – 2 p.m.
Brown Family Amphitheater Grand Opening and Free Jazz Concert – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
School of Music: Faculty Sabbatical Presentation: Mei Zhong (voice) and James Helton (piano) – 3 p.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Pruis Hall: Ryanhood – 7:30 p.m.
Ball State Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Washington Street Bridge Dinner – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 22, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Introduction to Grant Writing – 9 a.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 23, 2023
School of Music:
- Faculty Artist Series: Mihoko Watanabe – 3 p.m.
- Faculty Artist Series: Piano Palooza XIV – 5:30 p.m.
Theatre and Dance: Little Women – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 25, 2023
School of Music: EM | One – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Association of Lifelong Learners: Growing Up in the Sixties – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Beginning Genealogy: Software and Free Websites – 10 a.m.
School of Music: Ball State Jazz Ensembles – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Miller College of Business: Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture with Ted Baker – 11 a.m.
University Libraries: Reel Inclusion: Fruits of Labor – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 29, 2023
College of Health – Speaker Series September – 1 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Ball State Bands: Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Charles W. Brown Planetarium:
- “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
- “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
- “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Need something to do in August? Check out a BSU event!
Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!
Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.
Friday, August 4, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: He Built This City: The Muncie Architecture of Cuno Kibele – 10 a.m.
Monday, August 14, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Dementia Friends – 2 p.m. at Westminister Village
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Cold Case Muncie – 6:30 p.m. at EB Ball
Thursday, August 17, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Sherlock Holmes and the Beginning of Modern Forensics – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “We Are Stars” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Rinard Orchid Greenhouse & Nature Lab: Weeks of Welcome Program – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Summer Skies Live” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “We Are Stars” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 21, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: Presidential Mothers – 2 p.m. at Westminister Village
Thursday, August 24, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: America’s Hometown Band – 7 p.m.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “We Are Stars” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “Summer Skies Live” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium: “We Are Stars” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 28, 2023
EB & Bertha C. Ball Center: A Feeling of Justice: Mapping Civil Rights History in Indiana – 6 p.m.
Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party – Volunteers and Booths needed!
event information written by Dayna Thompson, Director of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium
When: Saturday: Oct. 14, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Who: Everyone is invited!
Cost: FREE! (suggested cash donation of $5 accepted at registration table)
Where: The Quad at Ball State University (bordered by North Quad, the Fine Arts Building, and the Cooper Science Complex) & the Charles W. Brown Planetarium
(inclement weather location: Fine Arts Building Recital Hall)
Experience the partial solar eclipse at Ball State University’s Community Block Party as you partake in hands-on science and art activities, and observe the sky safely during the day with telescopes and free solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last). Join us out in nature as we come together during this celebration that includes a bounce house, family activities, music, and more!
Sign up to host a station at the event with your unit or organization, OR
sign up to work a volunteer shift at the event by Friday, September 30.
This event is planned during the annular solar eclipse visible by only a small fraction of the world (weather permitting, with proper eye protection). While we will not see the full annular event at Ball State, we have the chance to see a partial solar eclipse. The partial solar eclipse begins at 11:41 a.m., and the Moon will continue to block out more of the Sun until maximum occurs at 1:03 p.m. The partial solar eclipse will then end at 2:28 p.m.
This will be a great experience to help get us excited for the Total Solar Eclipse coming to Muncie on April 8, 2024—an amazing and rare opportunity for our community!
ACTIVTIES & PROGRAMS
- Free Ball State solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last)
- Hands-on science and art activities and stations
- Boot Camp Challenge Inflatable Obstacle Course, crewed by Ball State’s ROTC
- Solar telescopes (weather permitting)
- Live-streaming of the eclipse from the path of annularity
- Planetarium Shows (11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm)
- Information about the Total Solar Eclipse coming to Muncie on April 8, 2024
Remember, you need proper eye protection to safely watch solar eclipses. Learn more about this solar eclipse and others online at www.bsu.edu/planetarium/eclipse-2024.
This event is made possible by the Charles W. Brown Planetarium and the Office of Community Engagement at Ball State University, with partial support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.