Good morning, Muncie.

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is hosting its interactive 'America at 250: Reflections on Community' exhibit through Oct.

25, inviting local residents to share stories on identity and community. The exhibit honors the nation's 250th anniversary and is free with regular admission.

Muncie Arts and Culture Council will host a free two-day art celebration on April 24 and 25 featuring eight public artworks with live music, art tours, and family-friendly activities across several venues; attendees are encouraged to RSVP for planned gatherings.

Actor Hugh Jackman will address Ball State’s Class of 2026 at its Spring Commencement ceremony on May 2 at 10 a.m. at the Quad in Muncie, where he will receive an honorary doctor of arts degree as nearly 2,800 degrees are conferred.

Monroe Central's Ta'Shaun Beatty was named Star Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year and Delta coach Mark Detweiler earned Coach of the Year honors today — as the paper also unveiled All-Area team selections from schools across East Central Indiana.

Fans can vote for The Star Press IU Health Preseason Baseball Player of the Year as the poll remains open until noon Saturday, April 11 (37 candidates are featured from the preseason watch list) marking the start of IHSAA baseball season.

The Star Press IU Health Athlete of the Week contest asks locals to vote for a high school standout from March 30-April 4, and the poll is open (via online vote) until noon Friday, April 10.

Ball State women's basketball players including Laura Martinez, Violeta Rojas, Alba Caballero, Brooke Winchester, Ashlynn Brooke and Zuri Ransom will enter the transfer portal from April 6 until April 20 as they explore new opportunities after a 26-7 season.

Updates will follow as the process unfolds.

Ball State University Singers Spectacular

7-9:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Tickets available — Celebrate 62 years of musical excellence with the Ball State University Singers in a fun-filled extravaganza.

Ball State University Singers Spectacular

3-5:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 62 years of musical excellence with toe-tapping performances from Indiana's top collegiate entertainment group.

AI Basics for Small Business Owners

9-10 a.m. — Innovation Connector — Free entry — Dive into AI basics with hands-on tips to boost your small business productivity.

Friends Book Sale - Everyone Welcome!

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Friends Of Muncie Public Library — Books at $1 per pound — Discover great deals on gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and more!

Muncie Arbor Day Celebration

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free event — Celebrate Arbor Day with a sapling giveaway, planting demos, and family-friendly crafts.

Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University — $10/adult, free for students — Experience the grandeur of Haydn's classical masterpiece performed by a live orchestra.