Upcoming Events
Friday, June 9, 2023
"Eclipse: The Sun Revealed" Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Eclipse: The Sun RevealedThere will be a total solar eclipse visible from Muncie on April 8, 2024, and a partial solar eclipse visible from Muncie on October 14, 2023. A total solar eclipse is such a spectacular event, it is never too early to start planning for one. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about scientific discoveries that have been supported by total solar eclipses. This show also uses beautiful visuals to explore the historical and cultural view of eclipses, and explains how to safely see these awe-inspiring sights. Most suitable for ages 9+, all ages are welcome.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure"One World, One Sky" is a brilliant program that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. This cross-cultural adventure opens children's eyes to the sky, helping them see how people all over the world are connected.Best suited for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.
"Sky Skills" Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
"Sky Skills" posterStart or expand your journey as a star gazer during this live presentation. Learn how the sky changes with the seasons. Use sky charts to find your way around the night sky and discover fascinating objects along the way.Suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
"We Are Stars" Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
We Are StarsNarrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment. Most suitable for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
We’re All Just Doing Our Best: An Artist Talk with Bridget Moser
6 p.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
Performance artist Bridget Moser dances while wearing a bodysuit designed to look like the human muscular structurePerformance Artist Bridget Moser will give a lecture covering the development and evolution of her practice over the past 12 years and includes brief live performance and excerpts of video work.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Janina Myronova
6 p.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
A ceramic art piece depicting a family.Ceramic sculptor Janina Myronova will give a guest talk for art students.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Awaiting Light and Darkness - Catie Newell
6 p.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
One wall of a dilapidated barn against a cloudy sky.Catie Newell develops material and optical assemblies that amplify our connection to a living and spinning earth.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
“Bodily Humor and the Queer Grotesque in 20th Century Art,” Anthony J. Morris, PhD
6 p.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
Dr. Anthony Morris poses for a dramatically lit portrait.Dr. Morris will speak on his investigations into methods of representation employed by queer artists to express and advocate for the politics of their identities.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
La Ruta: Walter Benjamin's Last Passage - Jason Reblando and Joanne Diaz
6 p.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
the shore of an island on a cloudy dayJason Reblando and Joanne Diaz will present a collaborative word-image project that explores the intersections of exile, migration, history, and landscape.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Imagining Haunting and the Failure of the Future - Katie Neece
6 p.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
"Whine Club" oil on canvas by Katie NeeceDigital artist Katie Neece will give a talk.