247 past events with the free concerts tag
3 upcoming events with this tagJun 23, 2025
Monday
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Bands of America Summer Camp Concert Series: Yamaha Young Performing Artists
8pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Music for All is proud to open its BOA Camp Concert Series with the Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) in concert! The YYPA program recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Winners of the competition perform in concert at BOA Camp, with guest Yamaha Performing Artists.
Jun 26, 2025
Thursday
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Bands of America Summer Camp Concert Series: Fred Armisen
8pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Comedian, musician, writer, and producer Fred Armisen’s show is a mix of musings and musical vignettes, marked by his understated and cerebral comedic sensibilities. While the show is rooted in comedy, musicians will understand and appreciate the humor. Armisen presents a fun mix of musical observations and demonstrations (Fred performs a variety of instruments including Latin percussion, drum set, guitar, bass guitar). He is the ultimate Music Appreciation instructor!
An 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live, Fred has engaged audiences with memorable impressions and characters. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia and can be seen in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars as “Tico” in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now, for which he has received two Emmy nominations, and can be seen and/or heard in many other films and shows as both a comedian and musician.
Sep 14, 2025
Sunday
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Faculty Artist Series: James Helton
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
About
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community.
James Caton Helton maintains an active schedule as a soloist, a collaborative performer and as an adjudicator and teacher of master classes. He has performed throughout most of the United States and in the Czech Republic, Spain, and Thailand. He has had the pleasure of working with Pulitzer Prize winning composers George Crumb, William Bolcom, Lucas Foss and Joseph Schwantner in concerts broadcast over public radio and television.
Livestream
This recital will also be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
Free Admission
This recital is free and open to the public.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. On weekdays, metered parking ($2/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free. This garage is free on weekends.
Oct 12, 2025
Sunday
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Faculty Artist Series: Michael Seregow (piano)
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
About
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community.
Pianist Michael Seregow leads a vibrant and diverse career that brings music to life in a variety of forms. As an acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, dedicated educator, and recording artist, his journey has taken him to cities and stages across the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
Program
Program to feature the music of Maurice Ravel and his contemporaries.
Livestream
This recital will also be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
Free Admission
This recital is free and open to the public.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Oct 25, 2025
Saturday
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Happy Little Fest
1pm to 4pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Greensward
Education Center, 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $20, 13 and under are free Celebrate artistry and joy at Happy Little Fest, honoring the beloved Bob Ross, his lasting legacy, and his famous “happy little” approach to art. Spend the day surrounded by all things Bob—watch live painting demos, view original Bob Ross masterpieces, and test your knowledge with Bob Ross trivia. Hop on a shuttle to explore WIPB’s studio at Ball State University, where later seasons of “The Joy of Painting” were filmed, then refuel with refreshing drinks and delicious bites from local food trucks. Enjoy live music from local artists and take part in the Bob Ross Look-Alike Competition!
Want to paint like Bob? Purchase a $55 ticket for one of our Bob Ross Painting Workshops—kids paint at 1 p.m. and adults at 3 p.m.—and create your own “happy little” masterpiece to take home. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and let your imagination flow! Preregistration is strongly preferred for painting workshops; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Your Happy Little Fest ticket covers admission to Minnetrista Museum & Gardens ticketed exhibitions (including the "Bob Ross Experience").
Happy Little Fest is presented in partnership with Ball State PBS, Bob Ross Inc., and Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.
This event is made possible by the generous support of Bob Ross, Inc., Masters Insurance, Dillman's Furniture and Mattress, and Parker Electrical Service.
Nov 2, 2025
Sunday
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Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman (violin) with Michael Seregow (piano)
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
About
The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community.
Anna Vayman is associate professor of violin at Ball State University and a member of American Piano Trio. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Anna Vayman made her solo debut at the age of eleven with Omsk Symphony Orchestra in Russia. Since then she has been a soloist with various major orchestras. Highlights of her career include solo performances under the baton of leading conductors such as Valery Gergiev, Yury Temirkanov, and Gianandrea Noseda. An active recitalist and chamber musician, Ms. Vayman has appeared on numerous international music festivals including International Music Festival in Lucca, Italy; Musical Spring Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia; Mikkele International Music Festival in Finland; Red Sea International Music Festival in Israel; and Rotterdam Philharmonic Festival, Netherlands.
Pianist Michael Seregow leads a vibrant and diverse career that brings music to life in a variety of forms. As an acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, dedicated educator, and recording artist, his journey has taken him to cities and stages across the United States, Latin America, and Europe.Livestream
This recital will also be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.
Free Admission
This recital is free and open to the public.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday
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RoHo's Live Music: Dan Wright
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ RoHo's Live Music: Dan Wright
December 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
No Cover ChargeNov 14, 2025
Friday
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Live Music: Bella Pike
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Bella Pike
November 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USANov 15, 2025
Saturday
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Live Music: Barrelhouse Cats
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Barrelhouse Cats
November 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USABased in Muncie, IN, the group features standards from great American song book.
Nov 21, 2025
Friday
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Live Music: Mason+Vaughn Project
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Mason+Vaughn Project
November 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USARyan Vaughn and Mikey Mason get up on stage, make great music, and have fun.
Nov 22, 2025
Saturday
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Live Music: Nathan Persinger
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Nathan Persinger
November 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nov 28, 2025
Friday
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Live Music: Jess Jones
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Nov 29, 2025
Saturday
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Live Music: Mike Martin
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: Mike Martin
November 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USAIndiana native and hardcore troubadour Mike Martin has spent much of the last decade traveling in a van with his appropriately named band, The Beautiful Mess. A bona fide honky-tonk hero, there is scarcely a Lowcountry juke joint or music venue where Martin has not held court in recent years. Weaving country-rock infusions, Martin’s distinctive output embodies what Gram Parsons of The Byrds once described as “cosmic American music".
Dec 5, 2025
Friday
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RoHo's Live Music: Cherry Chub
7am to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ RoHo's Live Music: Cherry Chub
December 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA🦋🫶KENTUCKIANA touring singer/songwriter and Holistic Healer🦋🫶
https://www.instagram.com/thecherrychub
https://www.facebook.com/cherrychubJan 9, 2026
Friday
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RoHo's Live Music: Mix Factory
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Cost: $0 Ages: 21+ RoHo's Live Music: Mix Factory
January 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mix Factory performs a wide “variety mix” of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Whether you are into oldies, classic rock, modern country, new rock or pop...Mix Factory will sing the hits you know and love!
Jan 10, 2026
Saturday
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RoHo's Live Music: John Harvey Allen
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: John Harvey Allen
January 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John Allen is a singer/songwriter from the heart of the Midwest, Muncie Indiana.
- RoHo's Live Music: John Harvey Allen 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Live Music: John Harvey Allen
January 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John Allen is a singer/songwriter from the heart of the Midwest, Muncie Indiana.
Jan 16, 2026
Friday
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RoHo's Live Music: Bella Robbins
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ RoHo's Live Music: Bella Robbins
January 16, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us as Bella Robbins performs warming jazz and feel-good classics.
Jan 17, 2026
Saturday
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RoHo's Live Music: Andrea Melton
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ RoHo's Live Music: Andrea Melton
January 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us as local musician Andrea Melton takes the RoHo's stage!
Feb 5, 2026
Thursday
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Karaoke
8pm to 10pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Karaoke @ RoHo's
February 5, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
RoHo's Martini Bar, 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Karaoke
8pm to 10pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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RoHo's Live Music: Andrea Melton
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
- RoHo's Live Music: John Harvey Allen 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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RoHo's Live Music: John Harvey Allen
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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RoHo's Live Music: Mix Factory
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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RoHo's Live Music: Cherry Chub
7am to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Mike Martin
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Jess Jones
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Nathan Persinger
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Mason+Vaughn Project
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Barrelhouse Cats
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Live Music: Bella Pike
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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RoHo's Live Music: Dan Wright
7pm to 9pm @
RoHo's Martini Bar
308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
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Faculty Artist Series: Michael Seregow (piano)
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
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Faculty Artist Series: James Helton
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
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