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Sunday, June 27, 2004

Oldies Revival Downtown!

Bring the family to Downtown Muncie this summer for some great Oldies music.
Following the 25th Muncie Endurathon on South Walnut Street, classic Oldies act The Buckinghams, along with "Tribute 1964" Beatles act, will perform. For more information on this free concert, please call Downtown Development office at 765-282-7897.
Then on August 21, head down by the river to Minnetrista Cultural Center to see The Grass Roots, part of the Star Press Free Summer Concert Series. On Sept. 18, the concert series brings country rock group Exile. For more information on the concert series, please call 765-282-4848.

Sunday, June 13, 2004

Summer News

DOWNTOWN UPDATE
Last Updated 6.13.04

The Star Press Free Summer Concert Series begins June 26 with country music stars David Lee Murphy and Lee Roy Parnell. Bring the family and the picnic baskets to the east lawn at Minnetrista Cultural Center, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway. Free Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., and are free to the public.
June 26 - David Lee Murphy and Lee Roy Parnell (country).
July 3 - Patriotic with America's Hometown Band (traditional)
August 21 - The Grass Roots (oldies)
September 18 - Exile (country / classic rock)
For more information, call 765-282-4848.

Let Vera Mae's pack a picnic basket for you before you head out to The Water Bowl for jazz and blues nights, Thursday evenings this summer. For more info, call Vera Mae's Bistro at 747.4941.

The Comedy Zone has replaced Crackers night at Doc's, 215 S. Walnut Street downtown. The night stays the same... enjoy top-class national comedy acts every Tuesday night at Doc's. For more info call 286-0949 or visit Doc's website at www.mugjoint.com/docs.

Congratulations, Muncie, for making Money magazine's list of Best Places to Live!

Wysor Street Depot recently celebrated its Grand Opening. On the Greenway trail, the depot features historical displays, a conference room, a gift shop and restrooms (which will be nice for those jogging or biking along our beautiful Greenway!). Visit the Delaware Greenways website at www.delgreenways.org.

Farmers Market season has begun in downtown Muncie. Visit Minnetrista Cultural Center on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, or stop by the corner of Charles and Walnut streets on Thursday evenings for strictly organic produce. Click here for more information.

Look out for the new 4-Way STOP sign at the corner of Charles and Walnut streets!

The Spot is now open for dinner only. Hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays 5-9 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays 5-10 p.m. The Spot is located at 118 N. Walnut Street.