http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Open to the Public Events RSS en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:57:01 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/12/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/12/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/12/string-chamber-music-groups https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/12/string-chamber-music-groups This recital will feature the string students of Zoran Jakovcic. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/13/in-asta-high-school-orchestra-invitational https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/13/in-asta-high-school-orchestra-invitational The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Ball State University. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/13/wild-kratts-live https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/emens-auditorium/2026/11/13/wild-kratts-live 6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/13/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/13/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/13/1113-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/13/1113-bands Hear the Campus Band live in concert! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/14/in-asta-high-school-orchestra-invitational https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/14/in-asta-high-school-orchestra-invitational The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Ball State University. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/11/14/saturday-spotlight-tour https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/11/14/saturday-spotlight-tour Join a free public tour of works selected by a DOMA gallery guide. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/14/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/14/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/15/ysoeci https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/15/ysoeci Join us in supporting the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana during this performance and silent auction! Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/15/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/15/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/15/trumpet-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/15/trumpet-studio-recital This recital will feature the brass students of Stephen Campbell. This event is free and open to the public. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/15/violin-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/15/violin-studio-recital This recital will feature the students of Yu-Fang Chen. This event is free and open to the public. Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/11/16/sixteenth-annual-accounting-alumni-awards https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/11/16/sixteenth-annual-accounting-alumni-awards Join the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting in recognizing incredible alumni and friends of the department at its Sixteenth Annual Accounting Alumni Awards. Mon, 16 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/11/17/conversations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-roman-baisa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/11/17/conversations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-roman-baisa Roman Baisa is a real estate entrepreneur and the founder of Carmel Tipsy Tour. He graduated from Ball State University in 2018 where he played baseball. Since then, he has built a real estate business that has sold over $70 million in sales and has built a life of independence through entrepreneurship. Tue, 17 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/government-relations-community-engagement/all/2026/11/17/taxtimeafter65 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/government-relations-community-engagement/all/2026/11/17/taxtimeafter65 Why 65 Changes the Rules, Your Income Picture After 65, The Three Big Deductions for 2026, Medical, Given, and Itemizing—When to Skip the Standard Deduction, RMD’s, Roths, and Timing Withdrawals, Indiana -Specific, Q&A and Resources Tue, 17 Nov 2026 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/17/piano-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/17/piano-studio-recital This recital will feature the piano students of Lori Rhoden. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/17/kit-paulson-vads https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/17/kit-paulson-vads Glass artist Kit Paulson will elucidate her 25 years in glassmaking. In Paulson’s body of work, delicate detail and historical precepts converge to create objects that strike a fragile balance between the known and the unknown object. Predominantly working in borosilicate glass, Paulson’s intricate networked forms showcase a complex craft. This event is free and open to the public. From 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in AR 217. Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/17/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/17/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Tue, 17 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/17/woodwind-chamber-music-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/17/woodwind-chamber-music-recital This recital will feature the woodwind students of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 17 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/18/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/18/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/teachers-college/2026/11/18/shu-su-sabbatical-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/teachers-college/2026/11/18/shu-su-sabbatical-lecture Join Teachers College on November 18, 2026 for the Dean's Lecture Series featuring Dr. Shu Su. Discover how artificial intelligence is influencing parenting, adolescent development, and family relationships, and explore the opportunities and challenges of growing up in an AI-integrated world. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/18/reception-cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/18/reception-cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/18/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/18/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/18/senior-capstone-collective-rage https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/18/senior-capstone-collective-rage Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/18/1118-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/18/1118-bands Ball State's Wind Ensemble presents a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/19/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/19/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/11/19/design-and-construction-with-the-architecture-librarys-building-material-samples-collection https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/11/19/design-and-construction-with-the-architecture-librarys-building-material-samples-collection The Building Material Samples Collection contains physical building material samples used to inspire and inform design thinking in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, and interior design. Evaluating the tactile properties and physical characteristics of materials helps students explore how materials perform, how they are manufactured and installed, and why a designer might specify them. Join Brad Johnston, Building Materials Librarian, and Zachariah Michielli, Assistant Teaching Professor of Architecture, for a presentation discussing how the collection forwards conversations around building science, design, and construction. This event is a part of the University Libraries Virtual Lunch and Learn series. It is free and open to the public. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/chemistry/2026/11/19/chemistry-seminar-series https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/chemistry/2026/11/19/chemistry-seminar-series From Genes to Molecules: Decoding Nature’s Chemistry Toolkit Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/19/trombone-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/19/trombone-studio-recital This recital will feature the trombone students of Chris van Hof. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/19/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/19/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/19/senior-capstone-collective-rage https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/19/senior-capstone-collective-rage Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/19/honors-college-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/19/honors-college-recital The Honor's College Recital features the students of Galit Gertsenzon. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/20/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/20/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/11/20/mindfulness-in-the-museum https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/11/20/mindfulness-in-the-museum Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/20/flute-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/20/flute-studio-recital This recital will feature the flute students of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/20/sam-pace-recital-with-maggie-sczekan https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/20/sam-pace-recital-with-maggie-sczekan Sam Pace (tenor) is a vocal student of Cynthia Smith and Maggie Sczekan will play piano. This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/20/senior-capstone-collective-rage https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/20/senior-capstone-collective-rage Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2026/11/20/broadway-in-love https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2026/11/20/broadway-in-love 7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall Fri, 20 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/20/student-recital-brianna-komorech https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/20/student-recital-brianna-komorech Brianna Komorech is a tuba student of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/clarinet-day https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/clarinet-day Please join the BSU clarinet studio for our annual Clarinet Day with principal clarinet of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Event is free and open to the public. Sat, 21 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/doc-sr-wenqing-yin https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/doc-sr-wenqing-yin Wenqing Yin is a piano student of James Helton. This event is free and open to the public. Sat, 21 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/21/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/21/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 21 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/21/senior-capstone-collective-rage https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/21/senior-capstone-collective-rage Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 21 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/1121-fall-opera https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/1121-fall-opera Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 21 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/oboe-marathon https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/oboe-marathon The Oboe Marathon is hosted by Dr. Lisa Kozenko and the Ball State University Oboe Studio featuring guest artist, Dr. Stephen Caplan. Sun, 22 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/1122-fall-opera https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/1122-fall-opera Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sun, 22 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/22/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/22/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/22/senior-capstone-collective-rage https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/22/senior-capstone-collective-rage Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/horn-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/horn-studio-recital This recital will feature the horn students of Gene Berger. This event is free and open to the public. Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/23/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/23/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Mon, 23 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/23/student-recital-braedon-matthews https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/23/student-recital-braedon-matthews Braedon H. Matthews is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 23 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/23/senior-capstone-collective-rage https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/theatre-and-dance/2026/11/23/senior-capstone-collective-rage Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Mon, 23 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/23/new-music-ensemble https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/23/new-music-ensemble The Ball State New Music Ensemble is dedicated to performing chamber and solo music of the past thirty years, along with classics of the earlier 20th-century. Program to be announced. This recital is free and open to the public. Mon, 23 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/23/senior-euphonium-quartet https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/23/senior-euphonium-quartet The Senior Euphonium Quartet features euphonium student of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 23 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/24/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/24/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Tue, 24 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/government-relations-community-engagement/all/2026/11/24/dickens https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/government-relations-community-engagement/all/2026/11/24/dickens Charles Dickens and Christmas have been inextricably linked in the popular imagination since the publication of “A Christmas Carol” in 1843. This talk explores the circumstances under which Dickens wrote the novella, the place it occupies in its author’s career, and the impact it made from the beginning in promoting benevolence and charity. Adapted for stage, radio and screen, nearly two centuries later it retains its power to move and inspire. Tue, 24 Nov 2026 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/doc-recital-ruyu-yan https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/doc-recital-ruyu-yan Ruyu Yan is a violin student of Anna Vayman. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 24 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/doc-recital-yushan-zhong https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/doc-recital-yushan-zhong Yushan Zhong is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/doc-recital-yuliya-turok https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/doc-recital-yuliya-turok Yuliya Turok is a violin student of Yu-Fang Chen. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/student-recital-owen-vest https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/24/student-recital-owen-vest Owen Vest is a drums student of Cassius Goens. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/30/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/11/30/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Mon, 30 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/30/jingyu-tian-doctoral-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/30/jingyu-tian-doctoral-recital Jingyu Tian is a voice student of Rachelle Woolston. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 30 Nov 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/30/dilnaz-kozybakova-student-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/30/dilnaz-kozybakova-student-recital Dilnaz Kozybakova is a violin student of Anna Vayman. This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 30 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/01/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/01/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Tue, 01 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/01/trombone-choir https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/01/trombone-choir This recital will feature the students of Chris Van Hof. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 01 Dec 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/01/tubaeuphonium-studio-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/01/tubaeuphonium-studio-recital This recital will feature the tuba and euphonium students of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public. Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/02/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/02/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Wed, 02 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/02/122-jazz-ensembles https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/02/122-jazz-ensembles Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/03/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/03/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Thu, 03 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/03/ryan-herris-student-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/03/ryan-herris-student-recital Ryan Herris is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 03 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/04/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/04/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/12/04/mindfulness-in-the-museum https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/12/04/mindfulness-in-the-museum Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/12/04/2026holidayopenhouse https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/12/04/2026holidayopenhouse Join us for a magical two-day event nestled within Minnetrista's Enchanted Luminaria Walk. Explore the historic Ball family home adorned with festive décor, serenaded by live musicians, and dazzled by local artisans. Experience the heartwarming tradition as members of our community transform trees and rooms into enchanting displays. It's a celebration of the Ball family's legacy and their enduring impact on our community. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/04/lynne-grace-student-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/04/lynne-grace-student-recital Lynne-Grace Wooden is a flute student of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/04/soulful-holiday-with-bsso https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/04/soulful-holiday-with-bsso Celebrate the holiday season with the Ball State Studio Band and Ball State Symphony Orchestra! This event is free and open to the public. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/05/university-singers-holiday-festival https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/05/university-singers-holiday-festival The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 63rd season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble is ringing in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Festival featuring special guests and songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/05/opera-amahl-and-the-night-visitors https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/05/opera-amahl-and-the-night-visitors Enjoy a brilliant holiday performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program! This event is free and open to the public. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/12/05/2026holidayopenhouse2 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/community-engagement/eb-ball-center/2026/12/05/2026holidayopenhouse2 Join us for a magical two-day event nestled within Minnetrista's Enchanted Luminaria Walk. Explore the historic Ball family home adorned with festive décor, serenaded by live musicians, and dazzled by local artisans. Experience the heartwarming tradition as members of our community transform trees and rooms into enchanting displays. It's a celebration of the Ball family's legacy and their enduring impact on our community. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert1 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert1 Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream. Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert2 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert2 Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream. Sun, 06 Dec 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/07/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/07/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Mon, 07 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/07/opera-amahl-and-the-night-visitors https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/07/opera-amahl-and-the-night-visitors Enjoy a brilliant holiday performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program! This event is free and open to the public. Mon, 07 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/08/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/08/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Tue, 08 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/12/08/online-mba-and-ms-in-business-analytics-information-session https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/12/08/online-mba-and-ms-in-business-analytics-information-session Register for a free, online information session about our nationally-ranked online MBA and MS in Business Analytics programs. Ball State University has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earning the honor of being a member of AACSB’s Business Education Alliance. Tue, 08 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/09/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/09/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Wed, 09 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/10/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-art/2026/12/10/cassidy-frye-breathing-out-sighs The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public. Thu, 10 Dec 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/12/18/fall-exhibition-closes https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/museum-of-art/2026/12/18/fall-exhibition-closes Final day to view "Jan Petry's Gift: Outsider and Folk Art in the Museum" at DOMA. Fri, 18 Dec 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/01/14/josh-sneed https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/emens/pruis-hall/2027/01/14/josh-sneed 7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall Thu, 14 Jan 2027 19:30:00 -0500