Saturday, October 19, 2024
All Day Event
The next installment of the Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium will occur on October 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Indiana Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and Ball State University Department of Geography and Meteorology.
9 a.m.
Join the flute studio for a day of masterclasses, performance, and practice with guest artist Austin Brown. All events are free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
Buckle your seatbelts and strap in for a Ms. Frizzle-inspired adventure. Candy will be provided, costumes are optional.
1:30 p.m.
A fun-filled opportunity for families and kids to experience the artworks at DOMA through art making activities with student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program.
3:30 p.m.
Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between myths and science. Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Join us in Nashville, TN, for a pre-game tailgate as the Cardinals take on the Vanderbilt Commodores!
3:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled LA Area Alumni Football Watch Party - reconnect with old friends, cheer on your team, and enjoy some good food! All alumni, friends and fans of the Cardinals are welcome.
4 p.m.
Ball State University Women's Volleyball at Kent State Location: Kent, OH
5 p.m.
Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. They can be seen clearly even with a small backyard telescope. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. In 2004 the Cassini orbiter and the Huygens probe reached Saturn. During this show we will explore the mysterious features seen by these spacecraft. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
5:30 p.m.
Join fellow alumni, friends and fans of Ball State football at Midtown Plaza! Get ready for a great night of cheering on our team!
6:30 p.m.
What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. Suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
TBD
Ball State University Football at Vanderbilt Location: Nashville, TN
7:30 p.m.
Ball State’s choirs open the season with a diverse and engaging program of music, including themed sets, led by faculty conductors Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann. 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.
7:30 p.m.
Playwright Alice Birch has put together a grouping of vignettes that ask how to revolutionize language, relationships, work, and life in general while bursting at the seams of conformity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.