217 past events with the christmas tag

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Annual Holiday in Bloom Open House

December 7, 2019 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Join us for the free annual Holiday in Bloom Open House at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse at Ball State University. Beautiful Holiday lights, musical performances by Sedoctave BSU A Cappella Group and Hillcroft Handbell Choir, hot cocoa, marshmallows, refreshments and a children's activity. Fun for the whole family while you enjoy the beautiful orchids in the warm tropical environment of the orchid house.

Stroll next door to the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass for glass blowing demonstrations, follow the luminaria to the David Owsley Museum of Art, and the Charles W. Brown Planetarium. Then ride the MITS Trolley to Minnetrista for the Enchanted Luminaria Walk. Join us for a fun holiday evening!

Located in Christy Woods on W. University Ave. across from IU-Ball Memorial Hospital  

Contact:  Cheryl LeBlanc (285-8839 or cleblanc@bsu.edu) for information, to help volunteer, or donate items in advance of event.

The Holiday in Bloom event is organized by the Friends of the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse.

Enjoy refreshments, music, hands-on activities for all ages and holiday cheer on the Ball State Cultural Corridor! Follow the jingle bells and luminaries between the Greenhouse, Center for Glass, Planetarium and Museum of Art.

The evening will feature:

Holiday Open House at the David Owsley Museum of Art, with live music, children's art and activities and a pop-up shop hosted by the Book Arts Collaborative.

Holiday in Bloom at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse - Ball State University, featuring live performances by the Hillcroft Handbell Choir and Sedoctave Acapella Group, a poinsettia give-away and a special children's activity.

Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University Holiday Program, providing two showings of “The Christmas Star” planetarium show at 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m.

Holiday Open House at the Marilyn K. Glick Center For Glass of the Ball State University School of Art, with glassblowing demonstrations and the Glass Guild Holiday Sale.

If you are attending the Enchanted Luminaria at Minnetrista, a Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) Trolley service will be available from 6-9:30 p.m. with drop-off/pick-up locations on University Ave. at the Greenhouse/Glick Center and Minnetrista.

Weekend parking is free on campus and available off of University and Riverside avenues. There is no cost to attend any of the Ball State participating sites.

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

This is a lovely production of A Christmas Carol, featuring fine choral singing, beautiful costumes, and a set that is a pop-up book!  You'll be glad you came!

Hear much-loved  traditional Christmas favorites from AHB’s Concert Band, Jazz Band,  vocalists, soloists, and storytellers.

-FREE family fun for your 2019 holiday-

Presenter: Ms. Jessica Jenkins, curator, Minnetrista

As the holidays approach, join Minnetrista curator, Jessica Jenkins, to explore some of the ways the Ball family and Ball Brothers Company celebrated the holiday season.  In addition to their own family gatherings, in 1925, the Ball Brothers went out of their way to pass on a little holiday cheer to their employees.  Hoping to make each feel like part of the company family, a special edition of Charles Dickens' famous work, A Christmas Carol, was designed and given to each employee.  Come bask in the holiday spirit and hear the story of how this one of a kind gift came to be

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

This is BIG. Tuba-sized Big! 

Christmas Fun for the whole family - FREE

 TubaChristmas is a tradition shared in countries the world over. It's when tuba (& other low brass) players get together to create and share Christmas tunes with the holiday crowd - wherever they are.

In Muncie, this Christmas-only group is sponsored yearly  by America's Hometown Band musicians.        Don't miss out!

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed. 

Suitable for all ages 10+

Come get your holiday gift shopping finished! Over twenty local Growers and Makers - all selling homemade and handmade creations from the Muncie Makers Market - will be at our Last-Minute Holiday Gift Market on Saturday the 21st, from 4-7p. FREE ADMISSION! We will be indoors, come have a drink, get your shopping done, and stay for dinner! Find out more on Facebook and Instagram!