Public Artist Talk: Nora Krug on "Belonging"
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Please note: this event is at Sursa Performance Hall.
Join DOMA at Sursa Hall (located in the Music Instruction Building on the southeast corner of McKinley and Riverside Avenues) when award-winning artist Nora Krug will discuss her work and DOMA’s Spring exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging.
Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information on the exhibition and other events. This lecture is free and open to the public with no registration required.
Image: Cover illustration for Belonging, by Nora Krug © 2018 Nora Krug. All Rights Reserved.

Cardinal Chorus and University Choral Union
2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Hear the Cardinal Chorus and the University Choral Union live in concert! Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries.
The University Choral Union is a large and lively mixed choir comprised of approximately 100 students that performs a variety of literature, from multicultural pieces to show tunes. The Cardinal Chorus is a tenor-bass ensemble.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online at bsu.tix.com, or by phone at 765-285-8749.
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Parking in this garage is free on weekends.

Clay Guild Sale
2026-03-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Ball State Art and Journalim, Atrium, 1101 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN, 47304
The Clay Guild is hosting a sale to support their trip to NCECA! Stop by the Atrium to shop a variety of objects from functional ware like mugs and bowls to sculptural work!

Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance's production of CATS
2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Emens Auditorium, 1800 W. Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Eliot
Directed and Choreographed by Anne Beck
Musical Direction from Michael Rafter
March 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. | March 22 at 2:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball! One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
CATS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. http://www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets are available through the Emens Auditorium box office in person, by phone at 765-285-1539, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
***Ticketed through Emens/Ticketmaster

Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance's production of CATS
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Emens Auditorium, 1800 W. Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Eliot
Directed and Choreographed by Anne Beck
Musical Direction from Michael Rafter
March 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. | March 22 at 2:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball! One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
CATS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. http://www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets***
Tickets are available through the Emens Auditorium box office in person, by phone at 765-285-1539, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
***Ticketed through Emens/Ticketmaster

Women of Song Concert
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Enjoy a celebration of treble-voice music featuring Ball State’s Vox Anima, Indy’s White River Sound, and Anderson University’s Vola Voce!
Program to include music by Elaine Hagenberg, Laura Jeksabone, Melissa Dunphy, Jocelyn Hagen, and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online at bsu.tix.com, or by phone at 765-285-8749.
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.

Animation Showcase
2026-03-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Art and Journalism Building, 1101 N. MiKinley Ave., Muncie, Indiana, 47306
March 25 to April 10, 2026
The School of Art invites the public to attend a showcase of work by students from the BFA in Visual Arts/Animation program, including the Animation Production, Game Art/Design, Illustration, and VFX concentrations. Students will display artworks created as part of their schoolwork, representing a dynamic range concepts and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art’s Animation Majors!
Reception is from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.
All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building. Free and open to the public.

Glass Alliance Egg Sale
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, 47303
It’s time for the Glass Alliance’s Annual Egg Sale!
Head to the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens Education Center in Oakhurst Gardens for the Annual Spring Glass Egg Sale, where you can purchase beautifully hand-crafted glass eggs and other themed pieces made by Ball State University students from the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Each unique piece makes a perfect keepsake or gift.
The Glass Alliance Egg Sale & Hunt is presented in partnership with Minnetrista Museum and Gardens.

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways
2026-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Emens Auditorium, 1800 W. Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306
Bob Dylan is returning to Emens Auditorium on his 2026 ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour!
Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. As a musician, he has shaped popular music in innumerable ways — from inspiring the Beatles and bringing folk-rock into the mainstream to proving that electric guitars could be as revolutionary as acoustic ones.
Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of sixty years now. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or nostalgia. He has never repeated his successes. Dylan has always pushed his work ahead.

Animation Showcase Reception
2026-04-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, Art and Journalism Building, 1101 N. MiKinley Ave., Muncie, Indiana, 47306

Escapades Eggcellent Easter
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Escapades Family Fun Center, 4241 W. Williamsburg Blvd., Muncie, IN
Join us for Escapades Eggcellent Easter!
This special event includes an indoor Easter egg hunt, breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny, plus chances to win Easter baskets full of prizes, and unlimited playtime at Escapades after the event!
Space is limited and advance tickets are required.
Tickets include:

Access to the Escapades indoor Easter Egg Hunt
Photos & breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Raffle entry to win an Easter Basket full of prizes
Unlimited playtime at Escapades the day of the event (arcade games separate)

Ticket information:
Kids ages 1-15: $30.00 each
Adults: Free*
Members: $20.00 each
*Adults are free, but have an option to purchase a breakfast ticket for $10.00 each.
Please arrive before 10:15am to guarantee your participation in the Easter Egg Hunt. Guests arriving after 10:15am may not be able to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt.
Visit EscapadesFamilyFun.com for tickets & info or call (765) 289-1000.

A Journey in Microcosm - An Artist Talk with Jiyong Lee
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Ball State Art and Journalism, Rm 225, 1101 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN, 47304
Jiyong Lee is a studio artist and educator based in Carbondale, Illinois. He has taught at Southern Illinois University since 2005, where he leads the glass program. Originally from Seoul, Korea, he received his MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. Lee has taught and exhibited internationally, with work shown in venues including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Tallinn Applied Art Triennial, and the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. His sculptures are held in collections such as The Corning Museum of Glass, the Barry Art Museum, Samsung, and Chanel.

University Singers 62nd Annual Spectacular
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Emens Auditorium, 1800 W. Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306
Celebrate 62 fabulous years with the Ball State University Singers, Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors! The University Singers have been recognized since 1964 as one of America’s top collegiate entertainment organizations. You won’t want to miss this gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza!
A few notable songs to highlight include:
“Think” – Aretha Franklin
“21 Guns” – Green Day
“Birdland” – Josef Zawinul
“A Million Dreams”, as seen in The Greatest Showman.
Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium Box Office and Ticketmaster.
The Children’s Show will be Friday, April 10 at 11 a.m.

University Singers' 62nd Annual Spectacular
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:30 | Emens Auditorium, 1800 W. Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306

The Marriage of Figaro
2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
The Marriage of Figaro continues the plot of The Barber of Seville (which centers around Count Almaviva’s pursuit of Rosina) several years later, and recounts a single “day of madness” (la folle journée) in the palace of Count Almaviva. Rosina is now the countess. Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself, and Count Almaviva has degenerated from the romantic youth of Barber, into a scheming, bullying, skirt-chasing baritone. Having gratefully given Figaro a job as head of his servant-staff, he is now persistently trying to exercise his feudal right to bed a servant girl on her wedding night (which he had prior relinquished in his courtship with the Countess) – with Figaro’s bride-to-be, Susanna, who is the countess’s maid. He keeps finding excuses to delay the civil part of the wedding of his two servants, which is arranged for this very day. Figaro, Susanna, and the countess conspire to embarrass the count and expose his scheming. He retaliates by trying to compel Figaro legally to marry a woman old enough to be his mother, but it turns out at the last minute that she really is his mother. Through the clever manipulations of Susanna and the countess and several hijkinks along the way, Figaro and Susanna are finally able to marry.
This is the first of two performances. The second performance is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.
Ticket purchase options:
ONLINE at bsu.tix.com
Phone: 765-285-8749
In person

The Marriage of Figaro
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:30 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
The Marriage of Figaro continues the plot of The Barber of Seville (which centers around Count Almaviva’s pursuit of Rosina) several years later, and recounts a single “day of madness” (la folle journée) in the palace of Count Almaviva. Rosina is now the countess. Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself, and Count Almaviva has degenerated from the romantic youth of Barber, into a scheming, bullying, skirt-chasing baritone. Having gratefully given Figaro a job as head of his servant-staff, he is now persistently trying to exercise his feudal right to bed a servant girl on her wedding night (which he had prior relinquished in his courtship with the Countess) – with Figaro’s bride-to-be, Susanna, who is the countess’s maid. He keeps finding excuses to delay the civil part of the wedding of his two servants, which is arranged for this very day. Figaro, Susanna, and the countess conspire to embarrass the count and expose his scheming. He retaliates by trying to compel Figaro legally to marry a woman old enough to be his mother, but it turns out at the last minute that she really is his mother. Through the clever manipulations of Susanna and the countess and several hijkinks along the way, Figaro and Susanna are finally able to marry.
This is the second of two show. The first show is at 7:30 p.m. on 4/11.
Tickets
ONLINE at bsu.tix.com
Phone: 765-285-8749
In person

Ball State Campus Band
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Hear the Campus Band and Brass Ensemble perform at Sursa Performance Hall!

Faculty Artist Series: Lisa Kozenko (oboe) and Catherine Kautsky (piano)
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. This recital is free and open to the public.
This recital will also be offered as a livestream – visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.

April Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: Local Government
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is Muncie’s Local Government | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

May Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting:
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is Food Insecurity with a presentation by Sunni Matters from Second Harvest | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

Monthly NLC Meeting: Schools and Libraries as Community Stakeholders
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is Schools and Libraries as Community Stakeholders | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

July NLC Meeting: Community Safety
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is Community Safety – City and County policing and programs | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

August Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: UBHA Mock Meeting
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month we will host a UBHA Mock Meeting | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

September Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: DMMPC
2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is the DMMPC, presented by Kylene Swackhamer | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

October Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: City Department Heads
2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is City Department Heads, focusing on CD, Human Rights, and Parks | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

November Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: Celebrate & Project Pitch Night
2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month will be a Celebration and feature project pitches from this year’s CenterPoint Scholars | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

December Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: Project Work Day
2026-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s meeting will be a Project Work Day | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

January Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: Local Media Literacy
2027-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is Local Media Literacy, and it will be presented by the Office of Community Engagement’s Communications Manager, Michelle Kinsey. | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

February Neighborhood Leadership Council Meeting: Mental and Physical Health
2027-02-16 18:00 - 19:00 | EB & Bertha C Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN, 47303, United States
This month’s topic is Mental and Physical Health | Full schedule
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.
