April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

Join us for a special weekend celebrating Public Art!

From Friday to Saturday, we’re highlighting 8 public art installations across different locations. Each artwork will have its own dedicated time, date, and place.

To see the full schedule and all locations, please visit our website: https://www.munciearts.org/artforthepeople

Explore the city, discover each installation, and celebrate creativity with us!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Cornfed Roller Derby will host the third annual Cornflict Scrim-a-Thon, an all-day, open-gender scrimmage event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building in Muncie, Indiana.

Skaters from 23 teams across seven states (72 skaters total) will be divided into four mixed-level teams: Team Corn Cob (blue), Team Popcorn (yellow), Team Candy Corn (orange), and Team Unicorn (purple). Each game will feature two 20-minute halves with a 5–8 minute halftime, and each team will play three games throughout the day.

Spectators are welcome, with a suggested $10 donation at the door. This is a casual, low-key event with limited seating provided. Guests (and skaters) are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

The event will also feature a special performance by The Aerial Annex during the 3-4 p.m. break.

Event Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Game 1: Team Popcorn vs. Team Unicorn
11:00 a.m. – Game 2: Team Corn Cob vs. Team Candy Corn
12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. – Game 3: Team Candy Corn vs. Team Popcorn
2:00 p.m. – Game 4: Team Unicorn vs. Team Corn Cob
3:00 p.m. – Break: Aerial Annex Performance
4:00 p.m. – Game 5: Team Corn Cob vs. Team Popcorn
5:00 p.m. – Game 6: Team Candy Corn vs. Team Unicorn

Museum Fun for Everyone!

Join us for Museum Fun for Everyone!

Admission to the Muncie Children’s Museum is FREE to all guests on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 5 pm, thanks to our free day sponsor, 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚, in honor of Autism Awareness Month! Come explore the museum exhibits for a fun, family-friendly day at MCM!

Cost: $55 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+

Discover the art of using fine glass frit to create a blooming summer garden scene featuring your favorite flowers or unleash your creativity with a completely original design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class requires no glass cutting. Participants are welcome to bring their own printed images, patterns, or drawings for inspiration, or work from provided floral references.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Happens on the following Dates:

• Jun 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Jun 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Welcome Back, Springtime!

 Enjoy the beautiful and unusual woodwind  sound-blends that welcome & celebrate the return of Springtime. 

The performing groups are:   
             Central Indiana Flute Choir     
                 Clarinet Connection            
              AHB Woodwind Ensemble

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

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+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Metal returns to the Piano 5 Bar Room in Muncie. Featuring the return of Losing September and Maax, with Cocaine Culture featuring a new member and new songs, 4 Degrees debut their new singer, and Zero End bring in the thrash to break your neck to.

Experience the power of heat and glass as you explore the art of handmade bead-making in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of torchworking as you shape and color molten glass into unique beads. This session offers a hands-on introduction to essential techniques in a fun and creative environment. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

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.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Our choirs will present a program of works by Mozart, Jeksabone, Belafonte, and more including a Canadian sea shanty, a traditional Namibian play song, and light-hearted folk songs. All choirs will come together to close the concert singing a rendition of the African American spiritual "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel" by Moses Hogan.

https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/School*20of*20Music/969?venueidlist=20386__;JSU!!NHHyjsUm!gYigPnaRbUdmj5p_BdQbXDHisj8Yf91DD-6sAhUrsScz-ZiJuQdFfqsJh5qPHfmGYMsc2sfXDy2G7BAmhxLQGw$">Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/School*20of*20Music/969?venueidlist=20386__;JSU!!NHHyjsUm!gYigPnaRbUdmj5p_BdQbXDHisj8Yf91DD-6sAhUrsScz-ZiJuQdFfqsJh5qPHfmGYMsc2sfXDy2G7BAmhxLQGw$">online, by phone at 765-285-8749, or in person at Sursa Hall.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

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. | Oakwood 101

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
 

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. www.mtishows.com

Tickets

Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.

General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door  

Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

Oakhurst Home, Minnetrista is a perfect destination for an afternoon at the Human Library Come for the conversation and leave with the impact of "unjudging someone"

This FREE event offers an opportunity to learn more about diverse populations through conversations with persons who have lived experiences of stereotyping, bias, and prejudice.
At a Human Library, you borrow "A Human Book" and have a conversation about their story. You will have the opportunity to "unjudge someone," ask questions, possibly learn something new, and likely talk to someone you normally would not have the opportunity to meet otherwise. In this safe place, you have a chance to examine and explore your own perceptions.

This is an impactful opportunity to learn, explore, and embrace others in our community and daily lives. Difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered.

April 26; 1–4 p.m.
Location: Oakhurst Home
Free Community Event 

The Human Library Project features human "books" that visitors can borrow for conversation. The Library provides a framework to inspire positive conversations that reduce stereotypes and prejudice through dialogue. Join us for the opportunity to talk to people who are different from you in a setting where difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered.

The Oakhurst Experience will be closed on April 26, but the Oakhurst Home will be open for the Human Library Project event from 1-4 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free community event.

Cost: $55 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+

Discover the art of using fine glass frit to create a blooming summer garden scene featuring your favorite flowers or unleash your creativity with a completely original design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class requires no glass cutting. Participants are welcome to bring their own printed images, patterns, or drawings for inspiration, or work from provided floral references.

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

Happens on the following Dates:

• Jun 25, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
• Jun 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 
 

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472977992921700

Come join us for a new reading every Sunday at our weekly Marxist reading group! Beginners welcome and readings will be provided. 

Please join us for Cuplets, live “open mic” poetry at The Cup! 🎙️ Everyone is welcome! Read your words! Read the words of others! Come to enjoy others reading words! We are all looking forward to listening to everyone’s words! 

Cuplets is for fellowship, not critique. We all clap at all the poems and we want to make friends. You CAN sit with us, every 4th Sunday at 5p. The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue in Muncie, Indiana - parking is in the back. Please support our host small business venue with your purchase from their menu as admission to Cuplets! ☕️ 🥯 

∙ Cuplets has a YouTube Channel! 🍿 Check it out:

YouTube.com/Muncie.Cuplets

∙ Cuplets Facebook Group:

Facebook.com/groups/1596819023887658

∙ The Cup is on Instagram:

Instagram.com/TheCupInTheVillage

Muncie Civic Theatre presents HELLO, DOLLY! on the Mainstage April 10-26. This Broadway hit, is bursting with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and iconic songs. A rich and cantankerous widower engages the services of Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, to help him find a wife. Little does he know she’s got her sights set on him. Don’t let the parade pass you by, this classic musical is fun for the whole family.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. Rated G. Reserved Seating.

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses!

Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

April 11–June 7, 2026 
Center Building, Indiana Room 
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits. 
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future

All are welcome!

Schedule

• 6–6:45 p.m.: Cocktail hour featuring several tables displaying historical artifacts, current University Libraries projects, and more
• 6:45–7:15 p.m.: Catered meal
• 7:15–8 p.m.: Kirkham Lecture featuring historian Andy Olson

Register Here

Featured Kirkham Lecture

“The Kilgore Pact Legend and the 1818 St. Marys Treaties”

    In seeking to confirm a family legend involving prominent Delaware County resident David Kilgore (1804–1879), Andy Olson uncovered a surprising historical detail connected to the 1818 treaties signed at St. Marys, Ohio. Olson discovered that none of the individuals receiving land grants in one of the treaties were Delawares—raising questions about why and how that came to be. His presentation explores what he found and what it may reveal about the period.

About the speaker

    Andy Olson is an amateur historian and award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Connections, Traces, and other publications. He is the author of Forging the Bee Line Railroad, 1848–1889: The Rise and Fall of the Hoosier Partisans and Cleveland Clique (Kent State University Press, 2017). In 2024, he received the Indiana Historical Society’s Willard C. Heiss Family History and Genealogy Award.