TODAY
sUAS training seminar
The Academy of Model Aeronautics will host a seminar about small unmanned aircraft systems, or sUAS, for journalists. People will learn about different aircraft, how to legally and safely use them and can try to fly one. The seminar will be at 5:30 p.m. at the National Model Aviation Museum, located at 5151 E. Memorial Drive.
Spatial Humanities
David Bodenhamer, a professor of history at IUPUI, will present “From Historical GIS to Deep Mapping: The Emergence of Spatial Humanities.” The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bracken Library Room 104. Bodenhamer also is the executive director of the Polis Center at IUPUI.
27 Hours for 27 Million Slaves
The International Justice Mission will represent the 27 million trafficked slaves worldwide by standing up for 27 hours straight. The event begins at noon at the Scramble Light. The University Singers will perform from 4-5 p.m. and at 11 p.m., the group will begin the “Glow So They Know” portion of the event. Everyone is invited to join and stand. There also will be games, food and more musical performances.
Open mic comedy
Students can participate in an open mic night from 9 until 10:30 p.m. in the Atrium. Emcee Sammy Obeid will give a special presentation among other four-minute acts. To sign up to perform, go to the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Room 112 or stop by the Atrium at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free for Ball State students and $1 for guests older than 16. Free Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets and lemonade will be offered.
Baritone Nathan Gunn and pianist Julie Gunn
The Arts Alive Concert Series will present world renowned opera singer Nathan Gunn. He will be accompanied by his wife, Julie, on the piano. The show will consist of two halves, featuring songs by Hugo Wolf, Samuel Barber, Paul Bowles and Charles Ives. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Sursa Hall. General admission is $35. For ticket information, contact John R. Emens Auditorium at 765-285-1539.
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Tax Credit
Bree J. Lang of Xavier University will present “Housing Density and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.” The speech will begin at 3 p.m. in the Whitinger Business Building Room 151. Lang will share how, “the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit subsidy affects the density of newly constructed apartment buildings” in Los Angeles County.
‘Anchorman 2’
As part of Friday Night Filmworks, “Anchorman 2” will show at 9 p.m. in Pruis Hall. In “Anchorman 2,” the news team heads to the nation’s first 24-hour news channel. The movie is free for students and $1 for guests older than 16. Candy, soda, water and popcorn will be available for 50 cents.
‘Cabaret’
“Cabaret” will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Muncie Civic Theatre and run April 25 through April 27 and May 1 through May 3. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. The show is set in Berlin in 1931 around performer Sally Bowles at the Kit Kat Klub and her relationship with writer Cliff Bradshaw. Ticket prices vary. For more information, call the Muncie Civic Theatre box office at 765-288-PLAY.
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