Ball State University's Film Series and the College of Fine Arts are scaring up some Halloween festivities sure to fright and delight guys and ghouls of all ages:
- Museum of Art Annual Halloween Party – 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 29. In celebration of the Halloween season and Ball State's Family Weekend, the museum will host its annual Halloween Party. Events for all ages include blues music by Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, a costume contest, museum scavenger hunt and refreshments. Info: (765) 285-5242.
- America's Hometown Band Spooktacular Concert – 4 p.m., Oct. 31, Emens Auditorium. Families and children are invited to enjoy music by the Muncie Civic Band. Tickets are available at the Emens Box Office, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: (765) 285-1539.
- Special Halloween Staging of Bat Boy – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, Strother Theatre. For mature audiences only. Based on a tabloid news story, "Bat Boy" is a musical comedy/horror show about a half-boy/half-bat creature found in a cave in West Virginia. Brought out into the world, Bat Boy tries to fit in with the small-minded folk of Hope Falls and discovers that "normal people" aren't always what they seem. Audience members are encouraged to attend in their Halloween costumes and will have a chance to win prizes. Info: (765) 285-8755.
- "Freaks" – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, Pruis Hall. This film is about circus freaks, including Siamese twins and a bearded lady, in which a midget takes gruesome revenge on a bareback rider who betrayed him. Studio executives found the original version too shocking and cut 25 minutes out. "Freaks" is not rated but was banned by several countries on its release. Free and open to the public. Info: (765) 285-5524.
Email a Friend
Print
Larger
Smaller