Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Observatory at Ball State University

Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Observatory at Ball State University

by | Apr 29, 2014 | Arts and Culture, Attractions, Entertainment, What to Do

Visit and experience why Ball State University’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium is considered one of the best in the country! An immersive theater where state-of-the-art technology transforms the 52-foot dome into a simulation of the night sky as seen from Earth and from space. Their free programs are open to the public, school groups and university students.

Ball State University, Cooper Science Complex, 2000 W. Riverside Ave. Muncie, IN 47306

765-285-8963

http://www.bsu.edu/web/planetarium

Open October-April

Delaware County Fairgrounds

Delaware County Fairgrounds

by | Apr 29, 2014 | Entertainment, Meeting Venues

Everyone looks forward to the county fair. However, this is also the host of many concerts, flea markets, livestock shows and arts and craft shows.

Buildings and grounds available for event rental. Perfect for expos, vendor fairs, reunions, conferences and wedding receptions. Conveniently located near: Downtown Muncie, Ball State University, Minnetrista, local dining and lodging.

Camping Available: 172 sites, 30 amp electric, water. Showers and dump station on site. Pull-thru sites, Pets Allowed, Electric 50 AMP, Electric 30/20/15 AMP, Restrooms, Showers, Wifi

1210 Wheeling Ave, Muncie

765-288-1854     https://delawarecountyfair.net/

Downtown Muncie

Downtown Muncie

by | Apr 29, 2014 | Entertainment, What to Do

Your gateway to the many wonderful things to see and do in beautiful Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Keep up to date with Downtown events and news, discover the wide variety of local businesses we have to offer, and find a space to call your own. For a list of events and activities for DWNTWN Muncie visit:

http://www.downtownmuncie.org/

(765) 282-7897    120 W Charles Street, Muncie

Emens Auditorium at Ball State University

Emens Auditorium at Ball State University

by | Apr 29, 2014 | Arts and Culture, Attractions, Entertainment, What to Do

Ball State University’s sixth president, John R. Emens (1945-1968), had a dream. He envisioned a “campus of the future” complete with an auditorium “large enough to house most college functions as well as major symphonies, Broadway productions, ballets, and other forms of entertainment for Muncie and east central Indiana audiences.”
Planning for the auditorium began as early as 1947, but the U-shaped building was not actually built until 1961. The structure includes the Hargreeves Music Building, Arts and Communications Building, and the 410-seat University Theatre.
Emens’ dream was finally realized on March 14-15, 1964, when the auditorium gave its first performances in the form of a “sneak preview,” and then it was officially dedicated on Oct. 25 the same year.
In its first 25 years alone, more than 3.6 million people visited the then 3,581-seat auditorium to see 2,335 programs. The legendary acoustic, scalloped ceiling, and state-of-the-art sound capabilities of Emens Auditorium account for the attraction of many artists to performing in this facility.
Since the grand opening in 1964, many world renowned artists, individuals, musicians, and shows have graced the stage of Emens Auditorium. Legendary performances range from Louis Armstrong, David Letterman, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Magician David Copperfield, comedian Adam Sandler, musical Cats and Les Miserables, Red Skelton, Vince Gill, The Temptations, Third Eye Blind, and REO Speedwagon (pictured).
 
 
Escape Muncie

Escape Muncie

by | Jan 30, 2018 | Entertainment

An Escape Room is a real-life challenge experience. Teams of participants are locked in a themed room and must work as a team to solve a series of puzzles, riddles, and clues found within the room to escape in 60 minutes or less. Groups vary in size from 2 – 8 participants. Each room has a different story line that makes that particular room experience different from the others. It’s unique, intellectually stimulating, and a rewarding experience for groups of all sizes and ages. Can you escape?

808 W White River Blvd, Muncie     765-216-1253   http://www.escapemuncie.com/