Events Listed As Arts and Entertainment

Sharif Ibrahim (bass) will perform in Hahn Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend a showcase of our Animation students' work from March 25 through April 10. 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.

Hear the Jazz Combos live in concert! This event is free and open to the public.

Hear the Studio Band perform live at the Jazz Kitchen!

The School of Art invites the public to attend a showcase of our Animation students' work from March 25 through April 10. 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.

The School of Art invites the public to attend a showcase of our Animation students' work from March 25 through April 10. 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.

Ayden Thurnau is a guitar student. This event is free and open to the public.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Jiyong Lee. From 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in AJ225. Free and open to the public.

Cam DeVore is a voice student of Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

Ready to have fun and relax? Look no further than the Miller College of Business Spring Carnival hosted by the Dean's Student Advisory Council. Hang out with us on April 4th from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on University Green (outside to the West of the Whitinger and South of the Architecture Buildings). Play games, network, and play volleyball. All students are welcome including newly admitted students for next year. We hope to see you there!

The School of Art invites the public to attend a showcase of our Animation students' work from March 25 through April 10. 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.

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Hear the Flute Studio perform in Hahn Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at Southside Middle School!

7:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

A young woman reflects on her experiences growing up in a debate-loving family as she explores the meaning of the U.S. Constitution. Through humor, stories, and personal reflection, the play examines how the Constitution has shaped - and continues to shape - the lives of women, families, and communities. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

Hear the Clarinet Studio perform in Hahn Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

In celebration of the Muncie Public Library's BIG READ program, join DOMA Gallery Guide Dom Caristi for a tour of works exploring food in art in the David Owsley Museum of Art galleries. Meet in the Sculpture Court at 2:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+.

Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at Southside Middle School!

Romance, hijinks, schemes, and more! See Ball State Opera Theatre's spring production of The Marriage of Figaro in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Hear the Woodwind Chamber Music Ensemble perform in Sursa Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

Tongyu Wang is a piano student of Ray Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Hear the Jazz Combos live in concert! This event is free and open to the public.

Join bestselling author Emily Esfahani Smith for a public keynote on purpose, belonging, resilience, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Free and open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Wenqing Yin is a piano student of Jim Helton. This event is free and open to the public.

Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Hear the Piano Studio perform in Hahn Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

Brass Ensemble will open for Campus Band for their spring concert. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

In this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!

Brittany Semler is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.

In this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Back to the 80s at Northside Middle School!

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Oz!

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

This recital has been canceled.

Dylan Piazzoni and Franny Church are voice students of Spencer Domer. This event is free and open to the public.

Join DOMA Gallery Guide Sigi Koehler for a tour of "Nora Krug: Belonging," DOMA's current special exhibition.

Yunying Dong is a piano student of Ray Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

This recital has been postponed.

Elle Crook is a viola student of Zoran Jakovcic. This event is free and open to the public.

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Back to the 80s at Northside Middle School!

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Oz!

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Enjoy a preview of our May tour program with songs for every season! 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. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to be announced. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

Cinthia Matias Fernandes is a cello student of Peter Opie. This event is free and open to the public.

Kristen Asato is a composition student of Amelia Kaplan. This event is free and open to the public.

Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Oz!

Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

Edmund Quint Johnson V is a saxophone student of Mark Buselli. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Korn Roongruangchai, Leo Gutman, and Ethan Hess are violin students of Yu-Fang Chen. This event is free and open to the public.

This recital has been canceled.

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Enjoy a midday break and enjoy art with mindfulness in the DOMA galleries.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Gabrianna Bruestle is a voice student of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.

Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Hear the Studio Band perform live with Josh Kaufman, winner of NBC's The Voice!

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Hear the Violin Studio perform in Hahn Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Ball State's Wind Ensemble presents a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Hear the Harp Studio perform in Hahn Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

Katelyn Hanes is a voice student of Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

Jon Anderson is a voice student of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m.; Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+.

Fridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.

Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Jordan Wickey is a saxophone student of Nate Bogert. This event is free and open to the public.

This recital has been postponed.

Jackson Bentley is a flute student of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public.

This recital has been postponed.

7:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

The EM concert series is a showcase for compositions of electronic and digital media.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. 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! 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.

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts welcome.

Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts welcome.

Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Fridays, June 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts welcome.