30 upcoming events with the ball state university tag
956 past events with this tagApr 24, 2026
Friday
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"We Are Stars" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
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.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 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
Apr 25, 2026
Saturday
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"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
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.
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
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.
"We Are Stars" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
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.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 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
Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday
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Annual Friends of the Alexander M. Bracken Library Dinner and Kirkham Lecture
6pm to 8pm @
L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University
Cardinal Hall (2nd Floor)
2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $30 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
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.
May 15, 2026
Friday
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Art in Bloom Preview Party
5pm to 7pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
Fine Arts Building
2021 West Riverside Avenue
Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15 for a public reception featuring music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar. This Preview Party will kick off Art in Bloom weekend, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!
(On May 16 and May 17 from 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, guided tours, music, and activities for all ages.)
There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.
Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.
The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.
Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.
May 16, 2026
Saturday
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Art in Bloom
1pm to 5pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 West Riverside Avenue
Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16 and 17 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!
From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages.
(An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15, will offer music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash [only] bar.)
There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.
Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.
The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.
Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.
May 17, 2026
Sunday
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Art in Bloom
1pm to 5pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 West Riverside Avenue
Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 16 and 17 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations inspired by works of art in the galleries!
From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages.
(An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, May 15, will offer music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash [only] bar.)
There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking at non-metered spots on the Quad Circle is also free.
Save the date and visit bsu.edu/doma/artinbloom for the latest schedule of activities and programs.
The weekend also provides an opportunity to see the special exhibition Nora Krug: Belonging, which closes on June 13.
Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.
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