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.

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.

Faculty Artist Series: Lisa Kozenko (oboe) and Catherine Kautsky (piano)

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.

University Singers’ 62nd Annual Spectacular

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

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.