BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Events at Ball State University//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nThink Halloween is just candy a nd costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recomm ended for adults and ages 8+.\n DTEND:20261016T220000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261016T210000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:b4bda165-e5c5-4309-a735-59e8438db3f0 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/h co5pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFrom intense radiation to kille r black holes\, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that m ake you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentatio n with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for ad ults and ages 12+.\n DTEND:20261016T233000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261016T223000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:55cfcd28-dd88-43f6-a48d-12b88b6a68d5 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/s paceslays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nTravel with Jack and Annie\, st ars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series\, as the y search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.\n DTEND:20261017T203000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261017T193000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show UID:42ec428f-ecff-41ac-af27-bab9d5e42353 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/m thsm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nThink Halloween is just candy a nd costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recomm ended for adults and ages 8+.\n DTEND:20261017T220000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261017T210000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:fab15875-1846-486c-b982-e3b836c0031e URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/h co5pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFrom intense radiation to kille r black holes\, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that m ake you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentatio n with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for ad ults and ages 12+.\n DTEND:20261017T233000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261017T223000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:7d182a93-3b15-4cb9-b762-3d7d56c38e02 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/s paceslays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nThe Ball State Writer-in-Reside nce program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson\, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction\, in Muncie the week of October 19th -21st to read\, write\, learn\, and talk with students in our community s chools and after-school programs\, and engage with community members arou nd books and storytelling. The first event takes place on October 19th\, 7:30 p.m. in the Pittenger Student Center Ballroom on "Writing for Young People".\n\nContact: Jill Christman - jcchristman@bsu.edu - 765-285-8534 DTEND:20261020T010000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261019T233000Z LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Writing for Young People" with Varian Johnson UID:a25e028e-8c80-42de-bed6-354c7f62cf22 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/19/writi ng-for-young-people-with-varian-johnson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nThe Ball State Writer-in-Reside nce program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson\, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction\, in Muncie the week of October 19th -21st to read\, write\, learn\, and talk with students in our community s chools and after-school programs\, and engage with community members arou nd books and storytelling. At 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom on October 21st\, there will be a fiction reading followed by an on-stage i nterview with Ball State alum—and New York Times bestselling memoirist—As hley C. Ford.\n\nContact: Jill Christman - jcchristman@bsu.edu - 765-285- 8534 DTEND:20261021T183000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261021T170000Z LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Varian Johnson & Ashley C. Ford in Conversation UID:a7431713-d6af-466c-b2f5-764a2cf54704 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/21/varia n-johnson-and-ashley-c-ford-in-conversation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nThe Ball State Writer-in-Reside nce program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson\, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction\, in Muncie the week of October 19th -21st to read\, write\, learn\, and talk with students in our community s chools and after-school programs\, and engage with community members arou nd books and storytelling. At 5:30 p.m. at the Ross Community Center\, pi zza and dessert will be served and Varian Johnson will be available to si gn books after the event.\n\nContact: Jill Christman - jcchristman@bsu.ed u - 765-285-8534 DTEND:20261021T223000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261021T213000Z LOCATION:Ross Community Center Gymnasium (1110 W. 10th Street in Muncie) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pizza Party Meet and Greet with Writer Varian Johnson UID:5c9932ff-3939-4dac-87db-6242affd0ddd URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/21/pizza -party-meet-and-greet-with-writer-varian-johnson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nDevelop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adv enturous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families an d groups with kids ages 6+.\n DTEND:20261106T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261106T220000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:5ef09948-9b00-41f4-a865-2bc23c3d6dc1 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/k itz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFrom icy moons to craters\, dis cover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.\n DTEND:20261107T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261106T233000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Worlds of Water" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:5e64dfdd-96f7-4b32-ad3f-7b8abf2e9c10 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/w aterworlds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nDevelop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adv enturous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families an d groups with kids ages 6+.\n DTEND:20261107T213000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261107T203000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show UID:edc283f7-a003-4230-adf7-2c96acc81f07 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/k itz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFrom icy moons to craters\, dis cover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. DTEND:20261107T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261107T220000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Worlds of Water" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:a5241a10-a4fb-490b-8a64-10bb41187fcf URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/w ow5pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFrom icy moons to craters\, dis cover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.\n DTEND:20261108T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261107T233000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Worlds of Water" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:ecf822b0-40bb-4d1e-a5d3-911a96848a9c URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/w aterworlds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nThe Creative Writing Program Vi siting Writer Series and Women’s\, Gender and African American Studies we lcome Indiana author\, Melissa Fraterrigo for a reading and book signing\ , Thursday\, November 12\, 5:00 PM in Robert Bell 125.\n\nContact: Rani C rowe - rdcrowe@bsu.edu - 765-285-8405 DTEND:20261112T233000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261112T220000Z LOCATION:Robert Bell Building\, Room 125 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Reading and Book Signing with Indiana Author Melissa Fraterrigo UID:dce2e7dc-429d-47bd-951e-36d2c8e965b9 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/11/12/readi ng-and-book-signing-with-indiana-author-melissa-fraterrigo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nCost: $4/person\, click link fo r information. During this event\, Ball State students use planetarium vi suals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten m inutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our un iverse with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Cha mpion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+. DTEND:20261115T010000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261114T233000Z IMAGE:URI\;DISPLAY=BADGE\,THUMBNAIL\,GRAPHIC\;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://w ww.bsu.edu/-/media/www/departmentalcontent/planetarium/posters/astronomys lam_calendar.jpg?sc_lang=en SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Astronomy Slam 2026 UID:1577c441-5b3a-4442-bb94-7ced6b04aa41 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/a stro-slam END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFollow the adventures of Sy\, A nnie\, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey in to space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learne rs.\n\n DTEND:20261204T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261204T220000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Accidental Astronauts" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:fa5d87d6-4e21-4013-bc41-846669f68907 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nJoin us for a program that expl ores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brill iant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults a nd ages 10+.\n\n\n DTEND:20261205T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261204T233000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:7f3bcb35-2ff7-4e74-aa5e-06025fddb410 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/t cs630pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFollow the adventures of Sy\, A nnie\, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey in to space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learne rs.\n\n\n DTEND:20261205T213000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261205T203000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show UID:486e5c95-5310-4dc6-ae94-d4a64c829a96 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nLearn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares\, violen t solar tornadoes\, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Corona l Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.\n\n\n DTEND:20261205T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261205T220000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:2ae38073-0fd3-459a-8b9c-0ba879bf999c URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nJoin us for a program that expl ores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brill iant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults a nd ages 10+.\n\n\n DTEND:20261206T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261205T233000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:799e33a0-80f1-4f77-b30e-5d5ae064db64 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/t cs630pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFollow the adventures of Sy\, A nnie\, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey in to space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learne rs.\n\n DTEND:20261211T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261211T220000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Accidental Astronauts" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:51692c79-440b-4e98-9f57-a711ba358822 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nJoin us for a program that expl ores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brill iant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults a nd ages 10+.\n\n\n DTEND:20261212T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261211T233000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:071e0b2e-4cc7-4e64-ab4d-32ede15346c1 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/t cs630pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nFollow the adventures of Sy\, A nnie\, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey in to space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learne rs.\n\n\n DTEND:20261212T213000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261212T203000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Accidental Astronauts" 3:30pm Planetarium Show UID:f9d8e2b9-8d96-4fe2-8d31-61356e05ec4d URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nLearn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares\, violen t solar tornadoes\, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Corona l Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.\n\n\n DTEND:20261212T230000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261212T220000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"Solar Superstorms" 5:00pm Planetarium Show UID:a9ab35e7-b7e4-477a-a3a0-637d86a423bc URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nJoin us for a program that expl ores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brill iant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults a nd ages 10+.\n\n\n DTEND:20261213T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T011357Z DTSTART:20261212T233000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:"The Christmas Star" 6:30pm Planetarium Show UID:4e4395e3-c47b-4e94-82a3-ff309d999aa6 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/t cs630pm END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR