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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
Annual Report to the Community Muncie Action Plan (MAP) invites YOU to MAP’s Annual Report to the Community. Join us on Wednesday, January 31st at 6:00 in the Indiana Room at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens for a look back at the last year of MAP activities and learn about the exciting things to come in 2024.
Incoming MAP Board President, Heather Williams, will present updates on the 2023 MAP activities with highlights from each Task Force leader.
Press release provided by the Charles W. Brown Planetarium
www.bsu.edu/planetarium
All regular planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door.
One free pair of solar eclipse glasses will be provided to each planetarium show guest for a suggested cash donation of $1, while supplies last. Glasses are partially funded through support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Simons Foundation.
Fridays: Jan. 12, 26 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 6:30pm
The sky on cold winter nights has some of the brightest stars and the best-known constellations. Some of these stars are truly supergiants hundreds of times bigger than our Sun, while others are dwarfs the size of Earth. Along the winter Milky Way there are colorful clouds where new stars are being born. Come and enjoy a guided tour of this celestial wonderland, learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse, and use star charts to explore the night sky.
Suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 5:00pm
Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly do astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe and features info on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Most suitable for all ages 8+, all ages welcome
Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 3:30pm
“One World, One Sky” is a brilliant program that follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. This cross-cultural adventure opens children’s eyes to the sky, helping them see how people all over the world are connected.
Best suited for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.
Fridays: Feb. 9, 23 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Feb. 10, 24 at 6:30pm
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun… high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000km high, and rising loops of electrified gas are energized by what is going on underneath its surface. Will these “storms” affect Earth? Find the answer as we venture into the seething interior of our star to learn how they are formed. Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.
Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturdays: Feb. 10, 24 at 5:00pm
There will be a total eclipse of the Sun visible from Muncie, Indiana on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse is such a spectacular event, it is never too early to start planning for one. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about scientific discoveries that have been supported by total solar eclipses. This show also uses beautiful visuals to explore the historical and cultural view of eclipses, and explains how to safely see these awe-inspiring sights.
Most suitable for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturdays: Feb. 10, 24 at 3:30pm
“One World, One Sky” is a brilliant program that follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. This cross-cultural adventure opens children’s eyes to the sky, helping them see how people all over the world are connected.
Best suited for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.
Fridays: March 1, 22 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: March 2, 23 at 6:30pm
There will be a total eclipse of the Sun visible from Muncie, Indiana on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse is such a spectacular event, it is never too early to start planning for one. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about scientific discoveries that have been supported by total solar eclipses. This show also uses beautiful visuals to explore the historical and cultural view of eclipses, and explains how to safely see these awe-inspiring sights.
Most suitable for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturdays: March 2, 23 at 3:30pm & 5:00pm
Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts! The Earth in the far future, where humanity no longer exists. Cats that survived in the debris left behind by humanity have evolved into intelligent beings. Three cats – Kitz, Tutti, and Pepe – are working as cleaners at NYASA and today’s mission is to clean up space junk. But these unpredictable street cats skip some of their work and fly to the Moon!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
Visit the Ball State eclipse website at https://bsu.edu/planetarium/eclipse-2024 for up-to-date information on additional special events and programs running in preparation for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Fridays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: April 13, 27 at 6:30pm
Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment.
Most suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
Saturdays: April 13, 27 at 5:00pm
How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a free guided meditation experience from Ball State University. View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Suitable for all ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
Saturdays: April 13, 27 at 3:30pm
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get … well, we don’t want to give the surprise away!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
For directions and parking information, as well as general policies, please visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website at www.bsu.edu/planetarium.
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.
The University is closed from 12/16/23 into the new year.
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.
Jr. Recital: Raul De Mesa, euphonium – 5:30 p.m.
New Music Ensemble – 7:30 p.m.
DA Performance Recital: Nicolas Andrade, wagner tuba – 5:30 p.m.
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.
School of Music: Faculty Artist Series: Peter Opie – 7:30 p.m.
Lifelong Learners: Recycling in Muncie/ScrapCycle – 1:30 p.m.
EB Ball @ Westminster: I’m a Survivor: Breast Cancer Stories – 2 p.m.
Chemistry Seminar Series – Dr. Emil Khisamutdinov (Sabbatical Talk) – 3:30 p.m.
Emens: Live from Laurel Canyon – 12 a.m.
Beginning Needlepoint Workshop – 10 a.m.
Mindfulness in the Museum – 12 p.m.
Emens: John Mulaney and Pete Davidson – 7 p.m.
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.
Artist Talk: Debbie Ma – 6 p.m.
Student Recital: Ashton Shelley, tuba – 5:30 p.m.
Honors String Orchestra with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff – 9:30 a.m.
Museum Docent Tour – 2:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show During the Partial Solar Eclipse Community Block Party – 2:30 p.m.
Honors String Orchestra with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff – 9:30 a.m.
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.
Dialogue Days – 9 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: Supplement Safety – 1:30 p.m.
Dialogue Days – 9 a.m.
Celebrating Notable Women Founders of Altrusa International of Muncie – 6 p.m.
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.
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.
Clarinet Day – 10 a.m.
Kids Make Art at DOMA – 1:30 p.m.
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.
CAAV Conference – 8 a.m.
Voice Studio Recital – 5:30 p.m.
CAAV Conference – 8 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: History of the Muncie Action Plan – 1:30 p.m.
Paranormal Investigations – 6:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
A Magic School Bus Halloween – 10 a.m.
Cello Studio Recital – 11 a.m.
Guest Artist Recital: Theresa Bogard – 1 p.m.
DA Performance Recital: Sam Thompson, percussion – 3 p.m.
Lifelong Learners: Hidden Meanings of Gravestone Symbols Found in Beech Grove and Other Cemeteries – 1:30 p.m.
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