Women of Song Concert
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | South Central Community Garden, 228 E. 7th St., Muncie, IN, 47302
The Easter egg hunt will be divided into two groups for the following age ranges: Toddler-Kindergarten AND 1st – 5th grades.

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!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2026-04-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Ball State Oakwood Building, Rm 101, 2501 N Oakwood Ave, Muncie, IN, 47303
An oddball crew of middle schoolers gather for the annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, where the words are tough, the competition is tougher, and the emotions run hilariously high. Amid outrageous antics and heartfelt confessions, the spellers learn that there’s more to life than winning. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online at bsu.tix.com, or by phone at 765-285-8749.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. http://www.mtishows.com
Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey Krigas
April 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m.

Chamber Choir - A Song for Every Season
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Enjoy a preview of our May tour program with songs for every season!
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office online at bsu.tix.com, by phone at 765-285-8749, or in person.
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.

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 17:00 - 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.

ASAP Painted Mug Workshop
2026-04-22 18:00 | Made In Muncie Pottery, 313 South Walnut Street, Muncie, IN, 47305
FREE to Veterans, Vet Family, Military Spouses, Caregivers, Survivors, Active, Reserve, and Guard.
Join us for the Painted Mug Workshop at veteran-owned Made In Muncie Pottery! Technique instruction, bare pottery for the project, all glazes and supplies, and firing of the project piece is provided! This workshop is designed to show you specialized techniques that you can add your own creativity!
About the Instructor
Toren Scott is a clay artist and Navy veteran from Muncie, Indiana. He has been the owner of Made in Muncie Pottery since 2012. His work includes small batch production pottery, sculptures, and functional forms.

A Salute to Video Game Music with Jazz Ensembles
2026-04-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Enjoy a concert of video game tracks with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles! Tickets available for purchase in person, online, or by phone at 765-285-8749 through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Program
Wind Symphony
Downey Overture by Oscar Navarro
Stride by Kevin Day
American Riversongs by Pierre La Plante
Sleep by Eric Whitacre
The Dauntless Battalion by John Philip Sousa
Wind Ensemble
Shoutout by Roshanne Etezady
Black Dog by Scott McAllister
Stomp by David Biedenbender
Symphony No. 2 by Kevin Day
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall 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.

Ball State Choirs
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Sursa Performance Hall, 1809 W Riverside Ave., Muncie
Join our School of Music choirs for their final concert of the season! Enjoy iconic compositions, a Canadian sea shanty, a piece by Indiana composer James Mulholland, and a united performance of the African American spiritual “Ezekiel Saw the Weel” by Moses Hogan. Get your tickets today online at BSU.TIX.COM, by phone at 765-285-8749, or in person at Sursa Hall.
Concert Choir will perform beloved 20th-century works by Franz Biebl and Morten Lauridsen, a Mozart sacred work, and a collection of light-hearted arrangements of Canadian folk songs.
Vox Anima will reprise some repertoire from Women of Song with works by Elaine Hagenberg, Melissa Dunphy, and Laura Jeksabone, in addition to performing a traditional Namibian play song “Tuli Tuli.”
University Choral Union will perform several iconic compositions including Red, Red Rose by Indiana composer James Mulholland, Omnia sol, a song of farewell, by Z. Randall Stroope, and Turn the World Around, by Harry Belafonte.
Cardinal Chorus will offer uplifting and spirited music, including a Canadian sea shanty.
The concert will close with all choirs (Concert Choir, Cardinal Chorus, Vox Anima, and University Choral Union) singing a setting of the African American spiritual “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel” by Moses Hogan. We will take time to acknowledge our graduating seniors.

Graphic Design Senior Showcase
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Clubhouse on Walnut Street, 115 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN, 47305
Join us for the Graphic Design Senior Showcase at The Clubhouse on Walnut Street, featuring the culminating work of Ball State’s senior graphic designers! Explore their senior design campaigns alongside a range of projects developed throughout their time in the program. Enjoy food and drinks, music, and a relaxing evening as you meet the designers and celebrate their work. Free and open to the public.
