The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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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

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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.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

promotional image with event details in white text on a golden background.

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.

April showers bring tons of exciting things happening at Ball State this month!

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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.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

BSU Animation Showcase – 10 a.m.

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Marcus Hall – 11 a.m.

A Journey in Microcosm – An Artist Talk with Jiyong Lee – 6 p.m.

Student Recital: Cam DeVore, voice – 7:30 p.m.

Spring Senior Capstones – What the Constitution Means to Me – 7:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026

BFA Studio Art Senior Capstone Exhibitions I, II, and III – 10 a.m.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

promotional image with event details in white text on a golden background.

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.

ASAP Painted Mug Workshop

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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.