Events Listed As Arts and Entertainment

Join the Honors College for a Zoom premiere of Well Rounded: A History of the Ball State Honors College, a half-hour made-for-TV documentary. Student comments will precede and follow the video presentation.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

This concert features student jazz combos that have worked together during the semester. Program to include music by Joshua Redman, MF Doom, MacDonald/Hanley, Roy Hargrove (arr. Ben Davis), Cedar Walton, and Alec Kosla. Free and open to the public.

The Campus Band features students from across campus and all majors performing under the direction of graduate student conductors.​ Program to include works by Brian Balmages, David R. Gillingham, Hugh M. Stuart, Frank Ticheli, and John Philip Sousa. Tickets for limited in-person attendance are now available through the Emens Auditorium box office. This concert will also be livestreamed.

This recital features student string chamber groups that have worked together during the semester. Program to include works by F. Joseph Haydn, W.A. Mozart, Jessie Montgomery, Felix Mendelssohn, and Maurice Ravel. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

Jazz Ensembles 2 and 3 are under the direction of Freddie Mendoza and graduate assistant Aron Scott Callard. Program to include music by Kris Berg, Hoagy Carmichael, Bill Armstrong, Dorothy Fields/Jimmy McHugh, William Russo, Oliver Nelson, and Don Menza. Tickets for limited in-person attendance are now available through the Emens Auditorium box office. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

This recital will feature the students of Lisa Kozenko, associate professor of music performance (oboe). Free and open to the public.

Take a journey through our solar system and explore the remarkable diversity—and surprising might—of moons! From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Learn what these celestial bodies reveal about the history and workings of our solar system. Registration is required to secure a seat. Masks are required. Physical distancing is set up.

The EM concert series is a showcase for compositions of electronic and digital media. Pieces may involve loudspeaker playback, instrumental performers, or interactive computer performance systems. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

Carrington is a voice student of Jon Truitt, associate professor of music performance. Program to include music by Felix Mendelssohn, W.A. Mozart, Frank Bridge, Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, Vincenzo Bellini, and Camille Saint-Saëns. This voice recital is only available as a livestream.

The Symphony Band performs traditional and contemporary concert band repertoire under the direction of Caroline Hand. Program to include works by Amber Sheeran, Kevin Day, Nicole Piunno, Giovanni Santos, Ryan George. Tickets for limited in-person attendance are now available through the Emens Auditorium box office. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Join our crew of Ball State students Fridays at 6:30pm on Facebook Live and explore a constellation in your night sky! You do not need a Facebook account to watch. Check out the Brown Planetarium YouTube page afterwards for a recording of the event.

April 22-25

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 21 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

April 24-25

The Faculty Artist Series allows School of Music faculty to share their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. This recital will feature music professors Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet) and Cara Chowning (piano). Program to include works by Ailem Carvajal-Gómez, Alfred Prinz, Alessio Fabra, Eva Wasserman-Margolis, Amelia Kaplan, Antonio Mazzoleni, and Alfred Reed. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

Christopher is a senior music composition major and currently studies with Chin Ting Chan, assistant professor of music composition. Program to include works written by Christopher while a student here at Ball State. Free and open to the public with delayed broadcast available.

Kendall is a voice student of Mei Zhong, professor of voice. Program to include music by Harry Thacker Burleigh, Franz Schubert, Francis Poulenc, Charles Gounod, Giuseppe Verdi, Otto Respighi, and Douglas Moore. This voice recital is only available as a livestream.

April 22-25

Erin is a voice student of Meryl Mantione, professor of music performance (voice). Program to include music by Amy Beach, Claude Debussy, Gaetano Donizetti, Robert Schumann, Jerry Bock, and Moses Hogan. This voice recital is only available as a livestream.

April 24-25

This livestream-only concert will feature the Ball State Concert Choir under the direction of Kerry Glann from 3 to 3:30 p.m. followed by the Ball State Chamber Choir under the direction of Andrew Crow from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Program to include music by Tomás Luis de Victoria, James Syler, Elaine Hagenberg, Carly Simon (arr. Craig Hella Johnson), Sam Kubina, David P. DeVenney, and Benjamin Britten. This concert is only available as a livestream.

April 22-25

This recital will feature the students of Yu-Fang Chen, assistant professor of music performance (violin). Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 28 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

Rachel is a voice student of Mei Zhong, professor of voice. Program to include music by J.S. Bach, Charles Gounod, Ernest Chausson, W. A. Mozart, Charles Gounod, Gaetano Donizetti, Hugo Wolf, and Amy Beach. This voice recital is only available as a livestream.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 28 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

Denise Mahoney will discuss the use of shapes in conceptual art.

Kieran is a trumpet student of Stephen Campbell, assistant professor of music performance (trumpet). Program to include works by Arthur Honegger, Franz Joseph Haydn, and Karl Pliss. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 28 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

This midday concert will feature the Ball State Chamber Choir under the direction of Andrew Crow. Program to include music by R. Nathaniel Dett, Lili Boulanger, and George Frideric Handel. This concert is only available as a livestream.

The Faculty Artist Series allows School of Music faculty to share their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. This recital will feature music professors Nathan Bogert (saxophone) and Michael Seregow (piano). Program to include works by David Salleras, Francis Poulenc, Fazil Say, and Paul Creston. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

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 with the program "Sunset Meditation." 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. Registration is required to secure a seat. Masks are required. Physical distancing is set up.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 28 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

Ayrice is a voice student of Mei Zhong, professor of voice. Program to include music by W.A. Mozart, Reynaldo Hahn, Giacomo Puccini, Carlisle Floyd, Franz Schubert, Frank Bridge, John Carter, Edward Boatner, and Margaret Bonds. This voice recital is only available as a livestream.

Join our crew of Ball State students Fridays at 6:30pm on Facebook Live and explore a constellation in your night sky! You do not need a Facebook account to watch. Check out the Brown Planetarium YouTube page afterwards for a recording of the event.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BA and BFA exhibitions between April 13th through May 8th, 2021. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!Opening Reception is Wednesday, April 28 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is open to the public.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

This recital will feature the students of Joanne King, instructor of music. Free and open to the public.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute." The opera is a timeless masterpiece that’s about love, faith, hope, and duty to the truth. This streamed production will take advantage of digital technology to really bring the visual “magic” to the piece along with the talented student singers and orchestra’s beautiful music. Virtual tickets are available to help support future productions.