# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Holiday Arts & Culture Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Holiday Arts & Culture Night is Saturday, December 6, on the Ball State University campus.

Presented by Ball State’s Integrated Cultural Committee, the free festive event shines the holiday spotlight on many arts and culture spots along the campus Cultural Corridor.

Enjoy activities, live performances, and demonstrations at the David Owsley Museum of Art, Emens Auditorium, Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, Sursa Performance Hall, the Nature Center, Christy Woods, the Glick Center for Glass, and the Charles W. Brown Planetarium!

Visit the Holiday Hub, located on the second floor of the Fine Arts building (please use Riverside Avenue entrance) to learn more about the Integrated Cultural Committee, The Rinker Center, University Libraries, and more!

The first 10 people who visit the Holiday Hub will receive a free ticket to an upcoming Emens Auditorium performance of "The Nutcracker!"

And, as you make your way along the Cultural Corridor, you’ll hear carillonneur John Gouwens perform songs of the season (beginning at 8 p.m.) from the Shafer Bell Tower.

Free shuttles (running continuously on a loop from the Glick Center and DOMA) will take visitors to and from Minnetrista’s Enchanted Luminaria Walk. The free Minnetrista event includes three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theater, winter crafts, a barrel train for kids, a Holiday Artisan Market, and more. 

While you are there, be sure to stop by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center for the Holiday Open House from 5 to 9 p.m., where you can see the beautifully-decorated home, listen to live music, and watch demonstrations by local artisans. The Holiday Open House and the Luminaria Walk are also happening on Friday (5-9 p.m.).

Locations and event information for the Holiday Arts & Culture Night:

CHARLES W. BROWN PLANETARIUM
Holiday Programs and Science Activity 
The Planetarium will offer showings of "The Christmas Star" at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Come early for seats and to enjoy a holiday themed science activity. 

FSEEC
Holiday in Bloom
The BSU Field Station and Environmental Education Center will be open for our annual evening program, Holiday in Bloom. Visitors can tour the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, decked out for the holidays; create nature-inspired ornaments in the Nature Lab; and explore Christy Woods along our Luminaria Trail. Live performances by a cappela and other groups will happen throughout the evening.

GLICK CENTER FOR GLASS
Holiday Glass Sale & Demonstrations 
Glick Center for Glass joins the holiday festivities with an Open House, offering a glass arts sale by the BSU Glass Alliance and live glass working demonstrations each hour during the event.

DOMA
Holiday Community Open House
DOMA joins in the annual community holiday festivities with refreshments, children’s art activities, and live holiday music. 

SURSA PERFORMANCE HALL
Trombone Studio
Enjoy the Ball State Trombone Studio at 7:30 p.m. in the beautiful hall.

EMENS AUDITORIUM
"The Nutcracker"
Bring the whole family on a wild, whimsical ride through the heart of childhood dreams as this classic holiday tale returns to the stage as you've never seen it before. Tickets required and available at the Emens Box Office.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/muncie/holiday-arts-and-culture-night/200029182796545
- **Event Categories**: holiday, kids, music, art, live-music, entertainment, trips-adventures, fine-arts, theatre, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 145

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Muncie
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: W University Ave, Muncie, IN, United States
- **lat**: 40.19763
- **long**: -85.41106
- **full address**: W University Ave, Muncie, IN, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Holiday Arts & Culture Night being held?
  - **A:** Holiday Arts & Culture Night takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm at W University Ave, Muncie, IN, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Holiday Arts & Culture Night?
  - **A:** Holiday Arts & Culture Night is organized by Ball State Office of Community Engagement.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Holiday Arts & Culture Night is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Muncie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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