Happy New Year Friends:
The Muncie Downtown Business Council wants YOU! If you haven't signed a membership form yet, please stop by the Blue Bottle and ask Membership Chair Tom Steiner for one. Our goal is full participation from the merchants and businesses of our downtown neighborhood. Your membership gives you voting rights in the upcoming election, plus a voice in all future decision-making for both our Council and our events. Remember, we are our own organization, and will be seating our first elected board in the first two months of 2006.
Interested in running for the Executive Committee? Great! Please let Genny Gordy know, via email, gengor@aol.com, or phone, 284-8422, and she'll make sure your name is on the ballot. You must be a registered member first, of course.
Help guide the future of our downtown - your membership helps the Muncie Downtown Business Council have a strong, united voice!
Genny Gordy, chair
Muncie Downtown Business Council
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
31st Vera Mae: dinner seating 5pm-10:30pm (no cover cost for diners); entertainment 7:30pm-12:30am-9 piece orchestra
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
Note: Muncie Children's Museum is closed New Year's Day.
6th Muncie Children's Museum Family Fun night 3-7pm
7th Muncie Civic Theater offering: Young Actors Workshop 9:30-12:30 for 10 weeks.
16th Civic Theater presents Second City Best of Tour 8:00pm
21st at 4:00pm and Sunday, January 22 at 1:00pm General Auditions for the upcoming season on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. More information is available by calling 765-288-PLAY x3 or online at www.munciecivic.org.
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ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista many tours available: G.A. Ball house, nature and gardens and specialty tours. Call for details.
3rd-31st Artist Within features: What's Leftover by Amanda Smith. Opening reception Jan 5th 5-8pm.
5th-31st Artworks features: Sarah Rinker watercolor artist, opening reception 5-8pm
5th-31st Mitchell Place Gallery: quilt exhibit entitled 8th Deadly Sin The pieces in this part of the exhibit represent sins both silly (wasting time, obsessing on chocolate, leaving the toilet seat up) and serious (religious intolerance, apathy, self-centeredness. Opening reception Thurs Jan. 5th 5-8pm
Thru 31st Mitchell Place Gallery presents an international quilt exhibit. Opening Reception Jan 12th (note date change) 5-8pm.
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org. address: 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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Friday, December 30, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 12/23/2005
Merry Christmas downtown buddies!! Remember in the few remaining hours of shopping to check out the downtown merchants….lots of treasures to be uncovered!!
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
23rd Muncie Children’s Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
23rd and every Friday at DOC’s TGIFun-time Fridays 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Phil Dunn & Dr. John
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
16th Civic Theater presents Second City Best of Tour 8:00pm
21st at 4:00pm and Sunday, January 22 at 1:00pm General Auditions for the upcoming season on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. More information is available by calling 765-288-PLAY x3 or online at www.munciecivic.org.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
23rd Muncie Children’s Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
23rd and every Friday at DOC’s TGIFun-time Fridays 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Phil Dunn & Dr. John
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
16th Civic Theater presents Second City Best of Tour 8:00pm
21st at 4:00pm and Sunday, January 22 at 1:00pm General Auditions for the upcoming season on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. More information is available by calling 765-288-PLAY x3 or online at www.munciecivic.org.
Friday, December 16, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 12/16/2005
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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Pazols Jewelers! For the Holidays we have special hours, 9:30 am – 7 pm Monday thru Friday, 9:30 am – 5 pm Saturday, and Noon – 5:30 on Sunday. We are also carrying one-pound boxes of Abbott’s Fine Caramels as part of Psi Iota Xi philanthropic fundraising for the speech and hearing department at Ball State University. One box costs only $8.00
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
16th Muncie Children’s Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
15-17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
17-18th Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Details: (765) 286-1660.
18th Vera Mae’s open for dinner after BSU graduation. Reservations recommended.
23rd Muncie Children’s Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict, Susan Suraci, John Wood
1st-31st The Artist Within features: photography of Brad Ayers
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features: 25 artist in its first salon-style exhibit.
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Grace Benedit, Susan Suraci and John Wood.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
We may have resolved our email issue with AOL. If you currently use AOL, and if
you are reading this email, please send a quick reply to let me know
you received it. Thanks for your help. munciedowntown@gmail.com
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Pazols Jewelers! For the Holidays we have special hours, 9:30 am – 7 pm Monday thru Friday, 9:30 am – 5 pm Saturday, and Noon – 5:30 on Sunday. We are also carrying one-pound boxes of Abbott’s Fine Caramels as part of Psi Iota Xi philanthropic fundraising for the speech and hearing department at Ball State University. One box costs only $8.00
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
16th Muncie Children’s Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
15-17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
17-18th Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Details: (765) 286-1660.
18th Vera Mae’s open for dinner after BSU graduation. Reservations recommended.
23rd Muncie Children’s Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict, Susan Suraci, John Wood
1st-31st The Artist Within features: photography of Brad Ayers
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features: 25 artist in its first salon-style exhibit.
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Grace Benedit, Susan Suraci and John Wood.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
Friday, December 09, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 12/9/2005
Snow and Ice: make sure your side walks are clear!
I get ice melt from Dalton & Co 1216 E Cromer Muncie 282-1944 (Sue or Shawna )and they delivery and the price is right !!! Penny Prow
The Flower Planters will be picked up Friday or Monday.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
9th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
10th Cornerstone Concert: 8:00pm Coasters, Drifters and Marvelettes
11th Cornerstone : Open House 2pm, adm. Free there are workshops available for a small fee.
15th Cornerstone: Annual Meeting 4:30pm
16th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
15-17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
17-18th Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Details: (765) 286-1660.
18th Vera Mae's open for dinner after BSU graduation. Reservations recommended.
23rd Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil), Susan Suraci (Paintings), John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
1st-31st The Artist Within features: photography of Brad Ayers
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features: 25 artist in its first salon-style exhibit.
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Grace Benedit, Susan Suraci and John Wood.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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I get ice melt from Dalton & Co 1216 E Cromer Muncie 282-1944 (Sue or Shawna )and they delivery and the price is right !!! Penny Prow
The Flower Planters will be picked up Friday or Monday.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
9th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
10th Cornerstone Concert: 8:00pm Coasters, Drifters and Marvelettes
11th Cornerstone : Open House 2pm, adm. Free there are workshops available for a small fee.
15th Cornerstone: Annual Meeting 4:30pm
16th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
15-17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
17-18th Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Details: (765) 286-1660.
18th Vera Mae's open for dinner after BSU graduation. Reservations recommended.
23rd Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil), Susan Suraci (Paintings), John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
1st-31st The Artist Within features: photography of Brad Ayers
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features: 25 artist in its first salon-style exhibit.
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Grace Benedit, Susan Suraci and John Wood.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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Monday, December 05, 2005
December Events at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Cornerstone's Celebration
An Open House that will feature the students in our Arts Programs!
And, a stroll down a Candy Cane Lane with Santa.
Plus, 2 holiday workshops, Ball Room Dance & Jewelry Making for $5/ class.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Sunday, December 11, 2005 @ 2pm
Contact Cornerstone @ 281-9503
Admission is free, and the workshops are $5 at the door per participant.
Cornell Gunter's Coasters, Elsbeary Hobbs Drifters & The Marvelettes
A concert filled with oldies that will have everyone dancing in the aisles. This is the 2nd year for this concert! Don't miss a great way to enjoy the holiday season.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Saturday, December 10th
Dinner @ 6:30pm
Concert @ 8:00pm in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium
Tickets: Premier Seating - $30
General Seating - $26.50
Dinner - $20
Call 289-9687 for more information and to reserve your tickets.
Cornerstone's Annual Meeting
December 15, 2005
4:30pm
Cornerstone Center for the Arts ~ Colonnade Room
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
An Open House that will feature the students in our Arts Programs!
And, a stroll down a Candy Cane Lane with Santa.
Plus, 2 holiday workshops, Ball Room Dance & Jewelry Making for $5/ class.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Sunday, December 11, 2005 @ 2pm
Contact Cornerstone @ 281-9503
Admission is free, and the workshops are $5 at the door per participant.
Cornell Gunter's Coasters, Elsbeary Hobbs Drifters & The Marvelettes
A concert filled with oldies that will have everyone dancing in the aisles. This is the 2nd year for this concert! Don't miss a great way to enjoy the holiday season.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Saturday, December 10th
Dinner @ 6:30pm
Concert @ 8:00pm in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium
Tickets: Premier Seating - $30
General Seating - $26.50
Dinner - $20
Call 289-9687 for more information and to reserve your tickets.
Cornerstone's Annual Meeting
December 15, 2005
4:30pm
Cornerstone Center for the Arts ~ Colonnade Room
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Friday, December 02, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 12/2/2005
The town looked beautiful last night! Love the new lights. Huge thank you's to all those involved with the the coordination, hanging the lights, the trees, music and much more! If you didn't get to visit last night be sure to go this weekend, most of the stores are staying open late, lots to see and do!!
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
2nd - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum from 3 to 8 p.m. Call (765) 286-1660 for information.
2nd Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
2-3rd Walnut at the Crossing presents: Holiday Market Friday 5-8pm and Sat. 10-4pm; many artist and other exhibitors selling holiday gifts!
3rd Minnetrista 6-9pm Enchanted Luminaria Walk
3rd FB Fogg Sat. Salon Day: Amy Greeley, Terri Logan, Jane Hartley and much more. 418 E. Main St.
9th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
16th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
15-17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
17-18th Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Details: (765) 286-1660.
23rd Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil), Susan Suraci (Paintings), John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
1st-31st The Artist Within features: photography of Brad Ayers
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features: 25 artist in its first salon-style exhibit.
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Grace Benedit, Susan Suraci and John Wood.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
2nd - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum from 3 to 8 p.m. Call (765) 286-1660 for information.
2nd Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
2-3rd Walnut at the Crossing presents: Holiday Market Friday 5-8pm and Sat. 10-4pm; many artist and other exhibitors selling holiday gifts!
3rd Minnetrista 6-9pm Enchanted Luminaria Walk
3rd FB Fogg Sat. Salon Day: Amy Greeley, Terri Logan, Jane Hartley and much more. 418 E. Main St.
9th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
16th Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
15-17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
17-18th Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. Details: (765) 286-1660.
23rd Muncie Children's Museum Sale: 10% off your purchases
21-23rd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil), Susan Suraci (Paintings), John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
1st-31st The Artist Within features: photography of Brad Ayers
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features: 25 artist in its first salon-style exhibit.
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Grace Benedit, Susan Suraci and John Wood.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
Thursday, December 01, 2005
First Thursday/Downtown Lighting Tonight!
Tonight, Dec.1st (gosh, can you believe it's the first day of Dec.?) is First Thurs so most businesses, galleries, and restaurants will be open along with lots of other festive things happening downtown. Tonight is a very special night for Muncie; the lighting of downtown!
Here is what will be happening.....DON'T MISS IT!
2005 Downtown Lighting agenda:
5:20 Gather at the intersection of Walnut and Main
Masterworks choral and group sing
5:30 Mayor Canan
5:35 Dan Allen
5:45 Marsha Ryan President of I&M
5:55 Prepare for lighting
6:00 Lighting
Here is what will be happening.....DON'T MISS IT!
2005 Downtown Lighting agenda:
5:20 Gather at the intersection of Walnut and Main
Masterworks choral and group sing
5:30 Mayor Canan
5:35 Dan Allen
5:45 Marsha Ryan President of I&M
5:55 Prepare for lighting
6:00 Lighting
Friday, November 25, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 11/24/2005
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COUNCIL:
The Executive Committee of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is encouraging downtown businesses to jump into the massive lighting activities by outlining all first and second floor windows of their shops/offices with white lights.
Remember that Dec. 1st at 5 pm kicks off our holiday, with First Thursday at all the galleries to coincide with the lighting display (at 6 pm.)
We also encourage retailers to please extend their Friday night hours until Christmas to 8 pm. If we want to compete for shoppers, we can't invite them down to see the lights on closed shops! Consider advertising that you're extending these hours, and put a sign up on your door or window. Encourage your neighbors to participate, and encourage your friends to shop downtown this season!
Thank you all for each effort; they all add up to a healthy and vital downtown!
holiday cheers,
genny gordy, chair
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
Nov. 25-26, Dec. 17-18 Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum for two weekends only: November 25 and 26 and December 17 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and tell Santa your Christmas wish. Details: (765) 286-1660.
1 - Lighting of Downtown Muncie at 5 pm, in ocnjunction with First Thursday at the art galleries
2 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum on Friday, Dec. 2 with special extended hours from 3 to 8 p.m. Call (765) 286-1660 for information.
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil), Susan Suraci (Paintings), John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
15-17 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
21-23 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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The Executive Committee of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is encouraging downtown businesses to jump into the massive lighting activities by outlining all first and second floor windows of their shops/offices with white lights.
Remember that Dec. 1st at 5 pm kicks off our holiday, with First Thursday at all the galleries to coincide with the lighting display (at 6 pm.)
We also encourage retailers to please extend their Friday night hours until Christmas to 8 pm. If we want to compete for shoppers, we can't invite them down to see the lights on closed shops! Consider advertising that you're extending these hours, and put a sign up on your door or window. Encourage your neighbors to participate, and encourage your friends to shop downtown this season!
Thank you all for each effort; they all add up to a healthy and vital downtown!
holiday cheers,
genny gordy, chair
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
Nov. 25-26, Dec. 17-18 Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum for two weekends only: November 25 and 26 and December 17 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and tell Santa your Christmas wish. Details: (765) 286-1660.
1 - Lighting of Downtown Muncie at 5 pm, in ocnjunction with First Thursday at the art galleries
2 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum on Friday, Dec. 2 with special extended hours from 3 to 8 p.m. Call (765) 286-1660 for information.
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil), Susan Suraci (Paintings), John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
15-17 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
21-23 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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ONGOING:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toddlers through adults. For more information, or to
register, call (765) 213-3549
1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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Monday, November 21, 2005
Holiday Market Planned for Walnut Crossing
HOLIDAY MARKET
DECEMBER 2/3, 2005
FRIDAY, 5:P.M TO 8:00 P.M.
and SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
WALNUT CROSSING
118 SOUTH WALNUT STREET
MUNCIE, IN 47305
Please join us for a festive time at the aHoliday Marketau to shop for
High quality exclusive handmade items by local artisans.
A sampling of the items available a"
Hand painted gourds
Stained Glass
Woodworking
Basketry
Watercolor / Oil/Acrylic Paintings
Handmade Jewelry
Table Linens/Pillows
Custom made Purses
Southern Living Decor
Arbonne Swiss Skin Care
Many, Many More Unique Items.
DECEMBER 2/3, 2005
FRIDAY, 5:P.M TO 8:00 P.M.
and SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
WALNUT CROSSING
118 SOUTH WALNUT STREET
MUNCIE, IN 47305
Please join us for a festive time at the aHoliday Marketau to shop for
High quality exclusive handmade items by local artisans.
A sampling of the items available a"
Hand painted gourds
Stained Glass
Woodworking
Basketry
Watercolor / Oil/Acrylic Paintings
Handmade Jewelry
Table Linens/Pillows
Custom made Purses
Southern Living Decor
Arbonne Swiss Skin Care
Many, Many More Unique Items.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Late Nite Family Nite at The Artist Within
the Artist Within is featuring "Late Nite Family Nite" Friday Nov. 25 from 9-11 pm. A flat $5 studio fee makes painting gifts for the holiday a bargain. We are also encouraging those coming to support the Ball State Dietetic Association's "Poverty Christmas Aid" program. Bring a new toy and we'll waive your studio fee! BSU students are going on a mission trip to Carreta, West Virginia...one our countries poorest communities. They are also accepting
"gently used" clothes that can be dropped off at our studio. The group will help with home repairs and provide Christmas toys for the children. The Dietetics Association has already painted and sold over 200 coffee mugs for this project!
A complete calendar for November at the Artist Within is posted on our website:theartistwithininc.com
"gently used" clothes that can be dropped off at our studio. The group will help with home repairs and provide Christmas toys for the children. The Dietetics Association has already painted and sold over 200 coffee mugs for this project!
A complete calendar for November at the Artist Within is posted on our website:theartistwithininc.com
Friday, November 18, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 11/18/2005
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.
1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER-this week(end) happenings downtown:
19th Doc's features Soundcrimes
19th Heorot's features Devil's Brew Christmas Party
20th Doc's features Walking Catfish Birthday Bash
20th Muncie Children's Museum and Simon Day at the Mall, call for details.
22nd Doc's features O.S.S. Productions
23rd Doc's features Jazz After Dark
24th Minnestrista 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Thanksgiving Day Sale! - Shop and save 20% off most items in the Center Shop & Orchard Shops on Thanksgiving Day.
25th Artist Within presents: Late Night Family night 9-11pm, $5 flat studio fee for painting gift items. Call for more details and other things happening.
26th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Michael DeAnn Rogers-peppermills, Judy Kreiger-jeweler, Teri Marquart-decorated furniture and accessories, Robin Durnbaugh-thumbprint jewelry
Muncie Children's Museum Events:
Sensational Daily Programs (Please see the change of time for Sat. and Sun. programming)
Tuesday - ABC Read with Me, a preschool program for children ages 3-5 supported by Target, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday - Fun Fine Arts, 3:30 p.m. Thursday - Creative Crafts, 3:30 p.m. Friday - Sensational Science, 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - Weekend Wonders, 2:00 p.m. For details, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Simon Day of Giving Supports the Muncie Children's Museum
The holiday season is upon us! Purchase tickets for the Simon Day of Giving at the Muncie Mall on Sunday, November 20 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to receive special store discounts, food samplings and a raffle entry with gift cards and merchandise prizes. Tickets are $8.00 with $5.00 supporting the Museum and $3.00 supporting the Simon Youth Foundation. For information, call the Museum today at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Register Today for Breakfast and Lunch with Santa
Jingle all the way to the Muncie Children's Museum on Friday, November 25 for Breakfast and Lunch with Santa. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and lunch begins at 11 a.m. with each session lasting an hour and a half. Children will enjoy special activities and meet and have their picture taken with Santa. Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited. The cost for one session is $15.00 per child for Museum members and $25.00 per child for non-Museum members. Two adults are admitted free for each paid child. To learn more or to register, call the Museum today at (765) 286-1660.
Santa Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum for two weekends only: November 25 and 26 and December 17 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and tell Santa your Christmas wish. Details: (765) 286-1660
Museum Store Sale
Shop in the Muncie Children' s Museum Store every Friday from Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 to receive an additional 10% off your purchases. For information: (765) 286-1660.
A Babushka Storyteller to Visit the Museum
Meet Babushka Mary the story teller on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. Dressed in authentic Ukrainian clothing, Babushka Mary will take you across the ocean to the land of the Russians and Ukrainians where you will experience folk tales and stories and view special memorabilia. To learn more: (765) 286-1660.
Muncie Ballet Studio Dancers Perform "The Children's Nutcracker"
Join dancers from the Muncie Ballet Studio's production of The Children's Nutcracker for an enchanted afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Children will enjoy excerpts from The Children's Nutcracker as costumed dancers share information about dance steps and their attire. Children will also be encouraged to create their own prince crown or sugarplum tiara to take home. In addition, tickets to see The Children's Nutcracker on December 3 and 4 will be given away during a special drawing that afternoon. For more details, call (765) 286-1660.
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
15-17 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
21-23 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.
1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER-this week(end) happenings downtown:
19th Doc's features Soundcrimes
19th Heorot's features Devil's Brew Christmas Party
20th Doc's features Walking Catfish Birthday Bash
20th Muncie Children's Museum and Simon Day at the Mall, call for details.
22nd Doc's features O.S.S. Productions
23rd Doc's features Jazz After Dark
24th Minnestrista 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Thanksgiving Day Sale! - Shop and save 20% off most items in the Center Shop & Orchard Shops on Thanksgiving Day.
25th Artist Within presents: Late Night Family night 9-11pm, $5 flat studio fee for painting gift items. Call for more details and other things happening.
26th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Michael DeAnn Rogers-peppermills, Judy Kreiger-jeweler, Teri Marquart-decorated furniture and accessories, Robin Durnbaugh-thumbprint jewelry
Muncie Children's Museum Events:
Sensational Daily Programs (Please see the change of time for Sat. and Sun. programming)
Tuesday - ABC Read with Me, a preschool program for children ages 3-5 supported by Target, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday - Fun Fine Arts, 3:30 p.m. Thursday - Creative Crafts, 3:30 p.m. Friday - Sensational Science, 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - Weekend Wonders, 2:00 p.m. For details, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Simon Day of Giving Supports the Muncie Children's Museum
The holiday season is upon us! Purchase tickets for the Simon Day of Giving at the Muncie Mall on Sunday, November 20 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to receive special store discounts, food samplings and a raffle entry with gift cards and merchandise prizes. Tickets are $8.00 with $5.00 supporting the Museum and $3.00 supporting the Simon Youth Foundation. For information, call the Museum today at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Register Today for Breakfast and Lunch with Santa
Jingle all the way to the Muncie Children's Museum on Friday, November 25 for Breakfast and Lunch with Santa. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and lunch begins at 11 a.m. with each session lasting an hour and a half. Children will enjoy special activities and meet and have their picture taken with Santa. Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited. The cost for one session is $15.00 per child for Museum members and $25.00 per child for non-Museum members. Two adults are admitted free for each paid child. To learn more or to register, call the Museum today at (765) 286-1660.
Santa Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum for two weekends only: November 25 and 26 and December 17 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and tell Santa your Christmas wish. Details: (765) 286-1660
Museum Store Sale
Shop in the Muncie Children' s Museum Store every Friday from Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 to receive an additional 10% off your purchases. For information: (765) 286-1660.
A Babushka Storyteller to Visit the Museum
Meet Babushka Mary the story teller on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. Dressed in authentic Ukrainian clothing, Babushka Mary will take you across the ocean to the land of the Russians and Ukrainians where you will experience folk tales and stories and view special memorabilia. To learn more: (765) 286-1660.
Muncie Ballet Studio Dancers Perform "The Children's Nutcracker"
Join dancers from the Muncie Ballet Studio's production of The Children's Nutcracker for an enchanted afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Children will enjoy excerpts from The Children's Nutcracker as costumed dancers share information about dance steps and their attire. Children will also be encouraged to create their own prince crown or sugarplum tiara to take home. In addition, tickets to see The Children's Nutcracker on December 3 and 4 will be given away during a special drawing that afternoon. For more details, call (765) 286-1660.
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
15-17 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
21-23 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.
Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Saturday, November 05, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 11/4/2005
NOVEMBER
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
4th Muncie Children’s Museum presents: Friends and Family Fun Night, 3 to 7 p.m., Ball State Theater Education students will be at the Museum presenting interactive plays plus much more.
5th Muncie Civic Theatre Jenny DeVoe in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
10th Muncie Children’s Museum: Longaberger Basket Bingo Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Downtown Business Council Important Items:
1. Muncie Downtown Business Council (DBC) Membership Drive-- Individual membership $25 per year, corporate $50; membership form to arrive in the mail in November, or see Tom Steiner, Membership Chair, or Genny Gordy for details. Also, election of DBC board is scheduled for December/January.
2. Our holiday event this year will take place on First Thursday, Dec. 1st. Please start collecting white lights for all of your windows, be prepared to purchase a wreath ($15) from Kiwanis (see Tom Steiner) for a unifying element to our downtown district, and consider filling your business with poinsettas from the Little Red Door. $15 each, purchased separately, $12 if we buy in groups of 25 or more. Call 284-9063.
3. Returning: last year's successful Holiday Gift Giveaway program. Be thinking about your business' giveaway item. Email to aallen@muncie.gannett.com (Andrea Allen) with "Holiday Giveaway" in the subject line by Nov 10th.
4. Are you ready for sidewalk snow removal? The city ordinance says all sidewalks must be cleared by 10 AM - each morning, folks! Please make arrangements before winter hits - there could be tickets in our forecast, as well as snow! We don't want to discourage shoppers with ice & slush.
5. If you are interested in a leadership position for Downtown Business Council for the coming year, please let Genny Gordy know, so your name can be added to the ballot. gengor@aol.com Help direct our efforts! Your leadership skills are needed! It's also fun!
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OnGoing Exhibits and Events:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
24th-Nov 5th: ArtWorks is featuring Mask Madness
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
4th Muncie Children’s Museum presents: Friends and Family Fun Night, 3 to 7 p.m., Ball State Theater Education students will be at the Museum presenting interactive plays plus much more.
5th Muncie Civic Theatre Jenny DeVoe in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
10th Muncie Children’s Museum: Longaberger Basket Bingo Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Downtown Business Council Important Items:
1. Muncie Downtown Business Council (DBC) Membership Drive-- Individual membership $25 per year, corporate $50; membership form to arrive in the mail in November, or see Tom Steiner, Membership Chair, or Genny Gordy for details. Also, election of DBC board is scheduled for December/January.
2. Our holiday event this year will take place on First Thursday, Dec. 1st. Please start collecting white lights for all of your windows, be prepared to purchase a wreath ($15) from Kiwanis (see Tom Steiner) for a unifying element to our downtown district, and consider filling your business with poinsettas from the Little Red Door. $15 each, purchased separately, $12 if we buy in groups of 25 or more. Call 284-9063.
3. Returning: last year's successful Holiday Gift Giveaway program. Be thinking about your business' giveaway item. Email to aallen@muncie.gannett.com (Andrea Allen) with "Holiday Giveaway" in the subject line by Nov 10th.
4. Are you ready for sidewalk snow removal? The city ordinance says all sidewalks must be cleared by 10 AM - each morning, folks! Please make arrangements before winter hits - there could be tickets in our forecast, as well as snow! We don't want to discourage shoppers with ice & slush.
5. If you are interested in a leadership position for Downtown Business Council for the coming year, please let Genny Gordy know, so your name can be added to the ballot. gengor@aol.com Help direct our efforts! Your leadership skills are needed! It's also fun!
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OnGoing Exhibits and Events:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
24th-Nov 5th: ArtWorks is featuring Mask Madness
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
Friday, October 28, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 10/28/2005
Downtown Business Council Important Items:
1. Muncie Downtown Business Council (DBC) Membership Drive-- Individual membership $25 per year, corporate $50; membership form to arrive in the mail in November, or see Tom Steiner, Membership Chair, or Genny Gordy for details. Also, election of DBC board is scheduled for December/January.
2. Our holiday event this year will take place on First Thursday, Dec. 1st. Please start collecting white lights for all of your windows, be prepared to purchase a wreath ($15) from Kiwanis (see Tom Steiner) for a unifying element to our downtown district, and consider filling your business with poinsettas from the Little Red Door. $15 each, purchased separately, $12 if we buy in groups of 25 or more. Call 284-9063.
3. Returning: last year's successful Holiday Gift Giveaway program. Be thinking about your business' giveaway item. Email to aallen@muncie.gannett.com (Andrea Allen) with "Holiday Giveaway" in the subject line by Nov 10th.
4. Are you ready for sidewalk snow removal? The city ordinance says all sidewalks must be cleared by 10 AM - each morning, folks! Please make arrangements before winter hits - there could be tickets in our forecast, as well as snow! We don't want to discourage shoppers with ice & slush.
5. If you are interested in a leadership position for Downtown Business Council for the coming year, please let Genny Gordy know, so your name can be added to the ballot. gengor@aol.com Help direct our efforts! Your leadership skills are needed! It's also fun!
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Masquerade Madness Saturday Oct 29th downtow—don’t miss it!!
Murder Cum Magna this weekend!!!
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OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors
13th-31st Muncie Children’s Museum presents: The Basement
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
24th-Nov 5th: ArtWorks is featuring Mask Madness
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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OCTOBER
27th-29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
28th-30th Magna Cum Murder at the Horizon Conv. Center For more information, contact Kathryn Kennison (765) 285-8975 or www.magnacummurder.com
27th-31st Muncie Children’s Museum “The Basement”: Open Thursday 7-10, Friday and Saturday 7-11 through Oct. 29 and open 7-10 on Oct. 30 and 31. For info, call 765.286.1660
29th Muncie Children’s Museum celebrate National Safety month, firefighters will be at the Museum on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. providing a look into a real fire truck.
NOVEMBER
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
4th Muncie Children’s Museum presents: Friends and Family Fun Night, 3 to 7 p.m., Ball State Theater Education students will be at the Museum presenting interactive plays plus much more.
1. Muncie Downtown Business Council (DBC) Membership Drive-- Individual membership $25 per year, corporate $50; membership form to arrive in the mail in November, or see Tom Steiner, Membership Chair, or Genny Gordy for details. Also, election of DBC board is scheduled for December/January.
2. Our holiday event this year will take place on First Thursday, Dec. 1st. Please start collecting white lights for all of your windows, be prepared to purchase a wreath ($15) from Kiwanis (see Tom Steiner) for a unifying element to our downtown district, and consider filling your business with poinsettas from the Little Red Door. $15 each, purchased separately, $12 if we buy in groups of 25 or more. Call 284-9063.
3. Returning: last year's successful Holiday Gift Giveaway program. Be thinking about your business' giveaway item. Email to aallen@muncie.gannett.com (Andrea Allen) with "Holiday Giveaway" in the subject line by Nov 10th.
4. Are you ready for sidewalk snow removal? The city ordinance says all sidewalks must be cleared by 10 AM - each morning, folks! Please make arrangements before winter hits - there could be tickets in our forecast, as well as snow! We don't want to discourage shoppers with ice & slush.
5. If you are interested in a leadership position for Downtown Business Council for the coming year, please let Genny Gordy know, so your name can be added to the ballot. gengor@aol.com Help direct our efforts! Your leadership skills are needed! It's also fun!
*************************************************************************************************
Masquerade Madness Saturday Oct 29th downtow—don’t miss it!!
Murder Cum Magna this weekend!!!
***************************************************************************************************
OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors
13th-31st Muncie Children’s Museum presents: The Basement
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
24th-Nov 5th: ArtWorks is featuring Mask Madness
29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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OCTOBER
27th-29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
28th-30th Magna Cum Murder at the Horizon Conv. Center For more information, contact Kathryn Kennison (765) 285-8975 or www.magnacummurder.com
27th-31st Muncie Children’s Museum “The Basement”: Open Thursday 7-10, Friday and Saturday 7-11 through Oct. 29 and open 7-10 on Oct. 30 and 31. For info, call 765.286.1660
29th Muncie Children’s Museum celebrate National Safety month, firefighters will be at the Museum on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. providing a look into a real fire truck.
NOVEMBER
1st-Nov 17th David Dale Designs features: Christianity In Visual Art
2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
4th Muncie Children’s Museum presents: Friends and Family Fun Night, 3 to 7 p.m., Ball State Theater Education students will be at the Museum presenting interactive plays plus much more.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
JANIS IAN & JENNIE DEVOE In Concert at Civic Theatre
Local & Legendary Musical Women Rock Civic in November!
JANIS IAN & JENNIE DEVOE In Concert
at historic Muncie CivicTheatre!
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 75-year old arts leader, presents JENNIE DEVOE IN CONCERT on Saturday, November 5 at 8:00pm and JANIS IAN IN CONCERT on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Tickets for Jennie DeVoe are all $20. Tickets for Janis Ian are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. These one-night-only performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
JENNIE DEVOE is an independent, Indianapolis, IN based, singer/songwriter on her own label -Rubin the Cat Music. Her soulful, funky, trip-hop style is unique only to herself. Jennie has been developing her own pop-style over the last several years by honing in her songwriting skills and blending her intelligent - sometimes heavy, sometimes humorous - lyrics with hippie-funk grooves. As Jennie makes her way into new markets - she leaves with the hearts of new fans. Jennie has been winning over audiences belonging to John Hiatt, Joe Cocker, Shawn Mullins, Susan Tedeschi, John Mayer, Lilith Fair goers and more. Jennie has sold nearly 20,000 cds of her releases, "Does She Walk on Water" and "Ta Da". She's done it the true grass roots way with fans attracted to something different and true spreading the word and bringing converts to each show. Jennie writes her own songs and sings with a sensual-gospel-tinged- honey-gravel-gigantic soul of a voice. She's earned three John Lennon Songwriting Contest Honorable Mentions, licensed her songs to major television shows and Corona Beer. Her song "How I Feel" is getting radio adds around the country with its infectious melody and bittersweet insight into both sides of a relationship on the. Although she gets compared to some of her favorite deep-thinking artists and passionate performers like Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Janis Joplin and Lucinda Williams, Jennie is carving out her own place in the hearts of today's listeners.
JANIS IAN is a legendary musical artist known for her ethereal vocals, poetic wordplay, and sublime melodies. Through more than three decades, Ian has managed to keep her music fresh and inspiring, always winning praise for her remarkable songwriting and tender voice. Raised on a farm in southern New Jersey, Ian's father and mother steeped her in classical and folk music, with a healthy dollop of jazz. She began playing the piano at age 2 ¬Ω, moving on to the guitar at 10, and writing her first song ("Hair of Spun Gold") at twelve. In 1966, at the age of 15, Ian's career exploded with the release of her controversial tale of teenage interracial love, "Society's Child". The self-penned song topped the charts and created a storm of controversy that featured Ian on The Tonight Show and in Life, Time and Newsweek. Her debut album, 1967's Janis Ian, earned Ian the first of nine Grammy nominations. Ian soared to new heights in the 1970s with her trio of masterpiece albums: Stars, Between the Lines, and Aftertones. Stars included the hit song "Jesse," which Roberta Flack made a pop standard. Between The Lines propelled Ian to superstardom with "At Seventeen." The single sold more than a million copies, and Ian was nominated for a then-unprecedented five Grammy awards, winning two. Aftertones proved to be one of the most critically acclaimed albums of its day, garnering Ian her first Japanese hit, "Love Is Blind", which stayed at #1 for an astonishing six months. Ian entered the '80s with the international disco hit "Fly Too High," a song featured on the soundtrack of the Jodie Foster movie Foxes. It began a successful string of projects for films (beginning with Four Rode Out in 1969, and The Bell Jar) and television (ABC Movie-of- the-Week Freedom, Murder She Wrote, The Simpsons, General Hospital, and Oz). Night Rains, the album containing "Fly Too High", also gave Ian #1 gold and platinum records in Australia, Holland, Africa, England, and a multitude of other countries. Ian was honored again by the Recording Academy in 1981 with a Best Vocal Duet nomination for her recording with Mel Torme of Ian's composition, "Silly Habits." In the early 80's, Ian took time off to study acting with Stella Adler, also studying ballet with Dora Krannig of the Royal Ballet. "They were both things that kept me involved in the arts, but gave me a break from my own work", she says now. Ian re-emerged in 1993 with Breaking Silence, which was nominated for a Grammy as Best Folk Album. Fearing the growing loss of artistic control by the major labels, she financed the album by taking a second mortgage on her home. Returning to recording with a vengeance, she released Revenge in 1995, Hunger in 1997, and God And The FBI in 2000. In 2003, Ian added author to her long list of accomplishments with the publication of her first book project, an anthology titled, Stars: Stories Based on the Lyrics of Janis Ian. Ian then released the double live CD Working Without A Net, a collection of performances she has been recording since 1990. "We started taping the shows just for archival purposes," Ian says. "but the fans have been asking for a live record for decades. For fans that live in Poland, Korea, and other places we don't tour, this is a chance to hear a live show. For fans that have seen the show, it's a chance to take back something that's pretty close to a memory of that show and recreate the feeling." Astonishingly for a live CD, the album went on to receive a four-star rating in Q Magazine. The release of her 18th studio album, Billie's Bones, is the latest achievement in Ian's remarkable career.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
JENNIE DEVOE Info and photos are available at www.jenniedevoe.com.
JANIS IAN Info and photos are available at www.janisian.com.
MUNCIE CIVIC Info is available at www.munciecivic.org.
JANIS IAN & JENNIE DEVOE In Concert
at historic Muncie CivicTheatre!
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 75-year old arts leader, presents JENNIE DEVOE IN CONCERT on Saturday, November 5 at 8:00pm and JANIS IAN IN CONCERT on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00pm. Tickets for Jennie DeVoe are all $20. Tickets for Janis Ian are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. These one-night-only performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
JENNIE DEVOE is an independent, Indianapolis, IN based, singer/songwriter on her own label -Rubin the Cat Music. Her soulful, funky, trip-hop style is unique only to herself. Jennie has been developing her own pop-style over the last several years by honing in her songwriting skills and blending her intelligent - sometimes heavy, sometimes humorous - lyrics with hippie-funk grooves. As Jennie makes her way into new markets - she leaves with the hearts of new fans. Jennie has been winning over audiences belonging to John Hiatt, Joe Cocker, Shawn Mullins, Susan Tedeschi, John Mayer, Lilith Fair goers and more. Jennie has sold nearly 20,000 cds of her releases, "Does She Walk on Water" and "Ta Da". She's done it the true grass roots way with fans attracted to something different and true spreading the word and bringing converts to each show. Jennie writes her own songs and sings with a sensual-gospel-tinged- honey-gravel-gigantic soul of a voice. She's earned three John Lennon Songwriting Contest Honorable Mentions, licensed her songs to major television shows and Corona Beer. Her song "How I Feel" is getting radio adds around the country with its infectious melody and bittersweet insight into both sides of a relationship on the. Although she gets compared to some of her favorite deep-thinking artists and passionate performers like Ani DiFranco, Tori Amos, Janis Joplin and Lucinda Williams, Jennie is carving out her own place in the hearts of today's listeners.
JANIS IAN is a legendary musical artist known for her ethereal vocals, poetic wordplay, and sublime melodies. Through more than three decades, Ian has managed to keep her music fresh and inspiring, always winning praise for her remarkable songwriting and tender voice. Raised on a farm in southern New Jersey, Ian's father and mother steeped her in classical and folk music, with a healthy dollop of jazz. She began playing the piano at age 2 ¬Ω, moving on to the guitar at 10, and writing her first song ("Hair of Spun Gold") at twelve. In 1966, at the age of 15, Ian's career exploded with the release of her controversial tale of teenage interracial love, "Society's Child". The self-penned song topped the charts and created a storm of controversy that featured Ian on The Tonight Show and in Life, Time and Newsweek. Her debut album, 1967's Janis Ian, earned Ian the first of nine Grammy nominations. Ian soared to new heights in the 1970s with her trio of masterpiece albums: Stars, Between the Lines, and Aftertones. Stars included the hit song "Jesse," which Roberta Flack made a pop standard. Between The Lines propelled Ian to superstardom with "At Seventeen." The single sold more than a million copies, and Ian was nominated for a then-unprecedented five Grammy awards, winning two. Aftertones proved to be one of the most critically acclaimed albums of its day, garnering Ian her first Japanese hit, "Love Is Blind", which stayed at #1 for an astonishing six months. Ian entered the '80s with the international disco hit "Fly Too High," a song featured on the soundtrack of the Jodie Foster movie Foxes. It began a successful string of projects for films (beginning with Four Rode Out in 1969, and The Bell Jar) and television (ABC Movie-of- the-Week Freedom, Murder She Wrote, The Simpsons, General Hospital, and Oz). Night Rains, the album containing "Fly Too High", also gave Ian #1 gold and platinum records in Australia, Holland, Africa, England, and a multitude of other countries. Ian was honored again by the Recording Academy in 1981 with a Best Vocal Duet nomination for her recording with Mel Torme of Ian's composition, "Silly Habits." In the early 80's, Ian took time off to study acting with Stella Adler, also studying ballet with Dora Krannig of the Royal Ballet. "They were both things that kept me involved in the arts, but gave me a break from my own work", she says now. Ian re-emerged in 1993 with Breaking Silence, which was nominated for a Grammy as Best Folk Album. Fearing the growing loss of artistic control by the major labels, she financed the album by taking a second mortgage on her home. Returning to recording with a vengeance, she released Revenge in 1995, Hunger in 1997, and God And The FBI in 2000. In 2003, Ian added author to her long list of accomplishments with the publication of her first book project, an anthology titled, Stars: Stories Based on the Lyrics of Janis Ian. Ian then released the double live CD Working Without A Net, a collection of performances she has been recording since 1990. "We started taping the shows just for archival purposes," Ian says. "but the fans have been asking for a live record for decades. For fans that live in Poland, Korea, and other places we don't tour, this is a chance to hear a live show. For fans that have seen the show, it's a chance to take back something that's pretty close to a memory of that show and recreate the feeling." Astonishingly for a live CD, the album went on to receive a four-star rating in Q Magazine. The release of her 18th studio album, Billie's Bones, is the latest achievement in Ian's remarkable career.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
JENNIE DEVOE Info and photos are available at www.jenniedevoe.com.
JANIS IAN Info and photos are available at www.janisian.com.
MUNCIE CIVIC Info is available at www.munciecivic.org.
Friday, October 14, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 10/14/2005
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
1st-16th Minnestrista Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors
13th-31st Muncie Children's Museum presents: The Basement
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
8th-23rd Minnestrista - Humpback Barn Exhibit
15th-Feb. 19th Minnestrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
OCTOBER
14th Vera Mae's presents Steve Brown Trio
15th Muncie Children's Museum hosts Monster Masquerade. Two sessions are available at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Also happening on Sat the Muncie Fire Dept will be on hand for hands on demonstrations and BSU art dept will be here to help make masks. (765) 286-1660t
15th Blue Bottle features: Joan Hamilton is an independent recording artist from Indianapolis,
Indiana.
15th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Allison Moorelock- paintings, John Peterson-potter, Barbara O'Harold- fiber and glass, and Sara Warnes-an artist with food.
17th Mitchell Place Gallery-Living Arts Series 7pm Giotto and Derwenskus: Lapis and Gold Leaf, a Sabbatical Art Project" presented by Marilynn Derwenskus, Ball State Art faculty.
18th Minnestrista Session 1: 9-10 a.m. / Session 2: 4-5 p.m. - Squirrels (Program for 4 & 5 Year-Olds
19th Minnetrista Farmers Market 4 p.m. until sold out
21st Minnestrista 1-3 p.m. - Who's There? (Homeschool Program)
21st- 23rd Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm as well as on Sunday at 2:00pm. and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
22nd - Minnetrista Farmers Market (7-11 a.m.
27th-29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
28th-30th Magna Cum Murder at the Horizon Conv. Center For more information, contact Kathryn Kennison (765) 285-8975 or www.magnacummurder.com
NOVEMBER
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
5th Muncie Civic Theatre Jenny DeVoe in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
12th Muncie Civic Theatre Janis Ian in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
20th Muncie Children's Museum and Simon Day at the Mall
26th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Michael DeAnn Rogers-peppermills, Judy Kreiger-jeweler, Teri Marquart-decorated furniture and accessories, Robin Durnbaugh-thumbprint jewelry.
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
1st-16th Minnestrista Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors
13th-31st Muncie Children's Museum presents: The Basement
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
8th-23rd Minnestrista - Humpback Barn Exhibit
15th-Feb. 19th Minnestrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
OCTOBER
14th Vera Mae's presents Steve Brown Trio
15th Muncie Children's Museum hosts Monster Masquerade. Two sessions are available at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Also happening on Sat the Muncie Fire Dept will be on hand for hands on demonstrations and BSU art dept will be here to help make masks. (765) 286-1660t
15th Blue Bottle features: Joan Hamilton is an independent recording artist from Indianapolis,
Indiana.
15th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Allison Moorelock- paintings, John Peterson-potter, Barbara O'Harold- fiber and glass, and Sara Warnes-an artist with food.
17th Mitchell Place Gallery-Living Arts Series 7pm Giotto and Derwenskus: Lapis and Gold Leaf, a Sabbatical Art Project" presented by Marilynn Derwenskus, Ball State Art faculty.
18th Minnestrista Session 1: 9-10 a.m. / Session 2: 4-5 p.m. - Squirrels (Program for 4 & 5 Year-Olds
19th Minnetrista Farmers Market 4 p.m. until sold out
21st Minnestrista 1-3 p.m. - Who's There? (Homeschool Program)
21st- 23rd Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm as well as on Sunday at 2:00pm. and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
22nd - Minnetrista Farmers Market (7-11 a.m.
27th-29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
28th-30th Magna Cum Murder at the Horizon Conv. Center For more information, contact Kathryn Kennison (765) 285-8975 or www.magnacummurder.com
NOVEMBER
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
5th Muncie Civic Theatre Jenny DeVoe in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
12th Muncie Civic Theatre Janis Ian in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
20th Muncie Children's Museum and Simon Day at the Mall
26th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Michael DeAnn Rogers-peppermills, Judy Kreiger-jeweler, Teri Marquart-decorated furniture and accessories, Robin Durnbaugh-thumbprint jewelry.
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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Friday, October 07, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 10/7/2005
OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
1st-12th Minnestrista Environmental Art Exhibit
1st-16th Minnestrista Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
8th-23rd Minnestrista - Humpback Barn Exhibit
15th-Feb. 19th Minnestrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OCTOBER
2nd-8th Artist Within Create for the Cure for more info: Bob Hartley 765-289-7895
6th Fall ArtsWalk 5-9pm The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.!
7th DOC'S Wanna Dance by Souled Out Band 9-12 pm.
7th Blue Bottle features singer: Nathaniel Seer
7th Muncie Children's Museum: from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. presents Safe Kids Coalition an AllState rep will be on site talking about bicycle and helmet safety.
6th- 8th Muncie Civic Theatre at 8:00pm MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalism
Bldg at Ball State. To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to: Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
11th Minnestrista 4-5 p.m. - Fall Colors (3 Year-Old Program)
12th Minnestrista 4-5 p.m. - Sculpt It (6 & 7 Year-Old Program)
13th Minnestrista 5-6 p.m. - Take a Hike! (Family Program)
15th Blue Bottle features: Joan Hamilton is an independent recording artist from Indianapolis,
Indiana.
21st- 23rd Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm as well as on Sunday at 2:00pm. and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
27th-29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
28th-30th Magna Cum Murder at the Horizon Conv. Center For more information, contact Kathryn Kennison (765) 285-8975 or www.magnacummurder.com
NOVEMBER
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
5th Muncie Civic Theatre Jenny DeVoe in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
12th Muncie Civic Theatre Janis Ian in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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Just a re-request that our MUCH-O IMPORTANTE DBC membership mtg. of next Wed is announced in tomorrow's email newsletter.
Do you have the info on the new gallery shows for next week's ARTSWALK, as well?
-- Gordy Fine Art & Framing, Pat Nelson, metals & Brian Gordy, watercolors
"Natural Forms"
-- Mitchell Place Gallery has a juried watercolor exhibit, "Water Media 2005"
-- Pat San Soucie, renowned watercolor artist @ The Artist Within
-- Isn't there an exhibit at Vera Mae's, too?
You know what's going on at Artworks, of course. I'm not sure about FB Fogg - do you know?
many thanks, fall cheers,
genny
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
1st-12th Minnestrista Environmental Art Exhibit
1st-16th Minnestrista Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
8th-23rd Minnestrista - Humpback Barn Exhibit
15th-Feb. 19th Minnestrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
OCTOBER
2nd-8th Artist Within Create for the Cure for more info: Bob Hartley 765-289-7895
6th Fall ArtsWalk 5-9pm The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.!
7th DOC'S Wanna Dance by Souled Out Band 9-12 pm.
7th Blue Bottle features singer: Nathaniel Seer
7th Muncie Children's Museum: from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. presents Safe Kids Coalition an AllState rep will be on site talking about bicycle and helmet safety.
6th- 8th Muncie Civic Theatre at 8:00pm MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalism
Bldg at Ball State. To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to: Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
11th Minnestrista 4-5 p.m. - Fall Colors (3 Year-Old Program)
12th Minnestrista 4-5 p.m. - Sculpt It (6 & 7 Year-Old Program)
13th Minnestrista 5-6 p.m. - Take a Hike! (Family Program)
15th Blue Bottle features: Joan Hamilton is an independent recording artist from Indianapolis,
Indiana.
21st- 23rd Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm as well as on Sunday at 2:00pm. and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
27th-29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
28th-30th Magna Cum Murder at the Horizon Conv. Center For more information, contact Kathryn Kennison (765) 285-8975 or www.magnacummurder.com
NOVEMBER
3rd-5th Muncie Civic Theatre presents BEND 8:00pm
5th Muncie Civic Theatre Jenny DeVoe in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
12th Muncie Civic Theatre Janis Ian in concert 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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Just a re-request that our MUCH-O IMPORTANTE DBC membership mtg. of next Wed is announced in tomorrow's email newsletter.
Do you have the info on the new gallery shows for next week's ARTSWALK, as well?
-- Gordy Fine Art & Framing, Pat Nelson, metals & Brian Gordy, watercolors
"Natural Forms"
-- Mitchell Place Gallery has a juried watercolor exhibit, "Water Media 2005"
-- Pat San Soucie, renowned watercolor artist @ The Artist Within
-- Isn't there an exhibit at Vera Mae's, too?
You know what's going on at Artworks, of course. I'm not sure about FB Fogg - do you know?
many thanks, fall cheers,
genny
Monday, October 03, 2005
Talent Wanted for Middletown Idol
Middletown Idol, A solo vocal contest, will be at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, October 19-22.
Registration is October 10-13. First Prize $500, Second $250, and Third $100.
Sponsored by WLBC, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Star Press, and Muncie Music Center. Call 281-9503 for information.
Download Registration & Information Here (.doc file)
Registration is October 10-13. First Prize $500, Second $250, and Third $100.
Sponsored by WLBC, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Star Press, and Muncie Music Center. Call 281-9503 for information.
Download Registration & Information Here (.doc file)
Sunday, October 02, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 10/1/2005
Please mark calendars now for the upcoming Downtown Business Council meeting on Wednesday, October 5th, 7:30 AM in the Star Press 1st floor Conference Room, 345 S. High Street
SEPTEMBER
30th and Oct. 1st at Muncie Civic Theatre MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET at 8:00pm and October 2 at 2:00pm
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OCTOBER
1st Muncie Children's Museum October is National Safety Month. On Saturday, don't miss the Muncie Obedience Club at 3:30 p.m. Club members will talk about dog safety.
2nd-8th Artist Within Create for the Cure for more info: Bob Hartley 765-289-7895
6th Fall ArtsWalk 5-9pm The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.!
7th Muncie Children's Museum: from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. presents Safe Kids Coalition an AllState rep will be on site talking about bicycle and helmet safety.
6th- 8th Muncie Civic Theatre at 8:00pm MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalism
Bldg at Ball State. To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to: Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors.
SEPTEMBER
30th and Oct. 1st at Muncie Civic Theatre MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET at 8:00pm and October 2 at 2:00pm
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OCTOBER
1st Muncie Children's Museum October is National Safety Month. On Saturday, don't miss the Muncie Obedience Club at 3:30 p.m. Club members will talk about dog safety.
2nd-8th Artist Within Create for the Cure for more info: Bob Hartley 765-289-7895
6th Fall ArtsWalk 5-9pm The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.!
7th Muncie Children's Museum: from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. presents Safe Kids Coalition an AllState rep will be on site talking about bicycle and helmet safety.
6th- 8th Muncie Civic Theatre at 8:00pm MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalism
Bldg at Ball State. To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to: Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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OnGoing:
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
1st-31st The Artist Within features Pat San Souice.
1st-31st Artworks: featuring local artist Kyle Meyerdierks
5th-28th Mitchell Place Gallery features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
1st-31st David Dale Designs features: Christianity in Visual Art
1st-31st Blue Bottle features Paul Laseau watercolors.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Create for the Cure
The Artist Within, in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the CCSA (Contemporary Ceramic Studios of America), is participating in the national campaign "Create for the Cure" to help support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The event is scheduled for the week of October 2-8, 2005, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Our participation will be conducted in several ways. The first will be the donation of 100% of studio fees collected during the week; secondly, we will have a "Change for the Cure" jar for customers to make donations. In the third phase of our campaign, we are asking local artists to "Paint a Plate for the Cure". Ceramic plates painted by our participating artists will be on display and included in a silent auction held during the week. ArtsWalk, October 6th, should draw a large crowd and a lot of generous bids. Winning bids will be announced Saturday October 8, 2005 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Komen foundation.
The Artist Within will provide all necessary materials for participants; we are asking the artist for their creative touch. Artists are invited to join us Wednesday, September 21st from 6-9 for our "Paint a Plate Party", an evening of food, fun and painting.
Please give this worthy cause as much of your attention and press coverage as possible. Wednesday's "Paint a Plate Party" would be a good "photo-op".
Thanks for all you do.
Sincerely,
Bob Hartley
the Artist Within
Our participation will be conducted in several ways. The first will be the donation of 100% of studio fees collected during the week; secondly, we will have a "Change for the Cure" jar for customers to make donations. In the third phase of our campaign, we are asking local artists to "Paint a Plate for the Cure". Ceramic plates painted by our participating artists will be on display and included in a silent auction held during the week. ArtsWalk, October 6th, should draw a large crowd and a lot of generous bids. Winning bids will be announced Saturday October 8, 2005 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Komen foundation.
The Artist Within will provide all necessary materials for participants; we are asking the artist for their creative touch. Artists are invited to join us Wednesday, September 21st from 6-9 for our "Paint a Plate Party", an evening of food, fun and painting.
Please give this worthy cause as much of your attention and press coverage as possible. Wednesday's "Paint a Plate Party" would be a good "photo-op".
Thanks for all you do.
Sincerely,
Bob Hartley
the Artist Within
Friday, September 23, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 9/23/2005
Please mark calendars now for the upcoming Downtown Business Council meeting on Wednesday, October 5th, 7:30AM in the Star Press 1st floor Conference Room, 345 S. High Street. Agenda items include:
-- Finalization of ARTSWALK planning (event is Thursday, Oct. 6th)
-- Membership drive/ group status
-- Holiday (Christmas) plans & announcements
This is an extremely important meeting for DBC. Every downtown merchant/business will want to participate when they find out what our hardworking committees have planned & accomplished so far. Coffee & donuts provided by The Star Press! Call Genny Gordy at 284-8422.
Content for the Downtown Wrap is due on the 15th, or the next business day. Please submit any high-quality photos/images/graphics with the copy. Also, please make sure to include contact information in case questions about your materials arise. Note, Dawn New would prefer you send her content to this new email address: dawnnew2@gmail.com. And always make sure that Cheryl Crowder is copied on the email cherylleggs@ameritech.net
Last chance plea for help with the homecoming parade: we need four more people to help make the float and four people to walk in the parade. Also, some one or organization to donate funds to buy supplies and candy. Approx $300.00 Contact: bbottle@bluebottlecoffee.com
SEPTEMBER
END OF SUMMER JAM at the corners of Walnut and Charles downtown; gates open at 5pm bands start at 7pm. Call 282-7897 for more info
23rd Minnestrista 4-5 p.m. - Putting The Garden To Bed Family Program
24th Minnetrista, Muncie Children's Museum and the National Model Aviation
Museum, offering their continued support to Hurricane Katrina victims,
are donating half of all admissions to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
to aid hurricane victims.
25th Minnetrista 1-4 p.m. - Seasoned Tomato Sauce Food Preservation and Culture Workshop
27th Minnestrista Session 1: 9-10 a.m. and Session 2: 4-5 p.m.: An Apple A Day - Program for 3 Year-Olds
28th 4 p.m. until sold out - Minnetrista Farmers Market
28th Minnestrista 4-5 p.m.: Nature Weaving - Program for 6 & 7 Year-Olds
30th and Oct. 1st at Muncie Civic Theatre MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET at 8:00pm and October 2 at 2:00pm
OnGoing:
At Minnetrista:
For more information please call our reservations line at 213-3549
September thru October 16- Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
September 10 thru October 9 - Open Space: Art About The Land
September 19 thru October 12 - Environmental Art Exhibit
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
The Artist Within printmaking exhibit featuring the artwork of two Ball State University seniors; Benny Sanders and Josh Winkler.
Artworks: featuring fiber artist Carol Myers
Mitchell Place Gallery features the Animal Show
1-30 Gordy Fine Art & Framing is exhibiting the ceramic works by Judy Wojcik & John Peterson.
22nd-24th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to HYPERLINK "mailto:nancylnorris@aol.com" nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OCTOBER
1-31st Gordys Fine Art and Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th Fall ArtWalk 5-9pm The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
ArtsWalk with BSU Thursday, Oct. 6th from 5 to 9 pm. Please consider adding music and an arts-related theme to your extended hours that evening. Trolley busses will run the usual downtown triangle, with another route from downtown to Minnetrista & BSU. The committee isworking hard toencourage good attendance, so please add your support by sweeping sidewalks & gutters that day, and perhaps putting out some mums & propping openyour door.Questions? Ideas? Attend the committee meeting today (Friday) at 10 at the Downtown Development office, or call Genny Gordy at 284-8422. Thank you all for helping create such a fantastic business & arts culture downtown
6th- 8th Muncie Civic Theatre at 8:00pm MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET
7th -9thWatercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PMlocated 400 arts and Journalism
Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop participants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 HYPERLINK "mailto:pdubbs81@aol.com" pdubbs81@aol.com
21st- 23rd Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm as well as on Sunday at 2:00pm. and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
OnGoing:
At Minnetrista:
For more information please call our reservations line at 213-3549
September thru October 16- Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
September 10 thru October 9 - Open Space: Art About The Land
September 19 thru October 12 - Environmental Art Exhibit
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-- Finalization of ARTSWALK planning (event is Thursday, Oct. 6th)
-- Membership drive/ group status
-- Holiday (Christmas) plans & announcements
This is an extremely important meeting for DBC. Every downtown merchant/business will want to participate when they find out what our hardworking committees have planned & accomplished so far. Coffee & donuts provided by The Star Press! Call Genny Gordy at 284-8422.
Content for the Downtown Wrap is due on the 15th, or the next business day. Please submit any high-quality photos/images/graphics with the copy. Also, please make sure to include contact information in case questions about your materials arise. Note, Dawn New would prefer you send her content to this new email address: dawnnew2@gmail.com. And always make sure that Cheryl Crowder is copied on the email cherylleggs@ameritech.net
Last chance plea for help with the homecoming parade: we need four more people to help make the float and four people to walk in the parade. Also, some one or organization to donate funds to buy supplies and candy. Approx $300.00 Contact: bbottle@bluebottlecoffee.com
SEPTEMBER
END OF SUMMER JAM at the corners of Walnut and Charles downtown; gates open at 5pm bands start at 7pm. Call 282-7897 for more info
23rd Minnestrista 4-5 p.m. - Putting The Garden To Bed Family Program
24th Minnetrista, Muncie Children's Museum and the National Model Aviation
Museum, offering their continued support to Hurricane Katrina victims,
are donating half of all admissions to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
to aid hurricane victims.
25th Minnetrista 1-4 p.m. - Seasoned Tomato Sauce Food Preservation and Culture Workshop
27th Minnestrista Session 1: 9-10 a.m. and Session 2: 4-5 p.m.: An Apple A Day - Program for 3 Year-Olds
28th 4 p.m. until sold out - Minnetrista Farmers Market
28th Minnestrista 4-5 p.m.: Nature Weaving - Program for 6 & 7 Year-Olds
30th and Oct. 1st at Muncie Civic Theatre MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET at 8:00pm and October 2 at 2:00pm
OnGoing:
At Minnetrista:
For more information please call our reservations line at 213-3549
September thru October 16- Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
September 10 thru October 9 - Open Space: Art About The Land
September 19 thru October 12 - Environmental Art Exhibit
Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
The Artist Within printmaking exhibit featuring the artwork of two Ball State University seniors; Benny Sanders and Josh Winkler.
Artworks: featuring fiber artist Carol Myers
Mitchell Place Gallery features the Animal Show
1-30 Gordy Fine Art & Framing is exhibiting the ceramic works by Judy Wojcik & John Peterson.
22nd-24th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to HYPERLINK "mailto:nancylnorris@aol.com" nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
OCTOBER
1-31st Gordys Fine Art and Framing features Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy.
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th Fall ArtWalk 5-9pm The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
ArtsWalk with BSU Thursday, Oct. 6th from 5 to 9 pm. Please consider adding music and an arts-related theme to your extended hours that evening. Trolley busses will run the usual downtown triangle, with another route from downtown to Minnetrista & BSU. The committee isworking hard toencourage good attendance, so please add your support by sweeping sidewalks & gutters that day, and perhaps putting out some mums & propping openyour door.Questions? Ideas? Attend the committee meeting today (Friday) at 10 at the Downtown Development office, or call Genny Gordy at 284-8422. Thank you all for helping create such a fantastic business & arts culture downtown
6th- 8th Muncie Civic Theatre at 8:00pm MADWOMENS LATE NITE CABARET
7th -9thWatercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PMlocated 400 arts and Journalism
Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop participants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 HYPERLINK "mailto:pdubbs81@aol.com" pdubbs81@aol.com
21st- 23rd Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm as well as on Sunday at 2:00pm. and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
27th- 30th Muncie Civic Theatre for SWEENEY TODD, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8:00pm and at a special Halloween show on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm
OnGoing:
At Minnetrista:
For more information please call our reservations line at 213-3549
September thru October 16- Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
September 10 thru October 9 - Open Space: Art About The Land
September 19 thru October 12 - Environmental Art Exhibit
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
End of Summer Jam Street Closings & Setup
End Of Summer Jam 2005
Foghat...Loverboy....
John Kay and Steppenwolf!
Friday September 23rd- Set-up
- No Parking in Walnut and Charles Street Lots after 7am chair set-up
- No Parking in 300 block of Walnut St.
- 300 Block of Walnut Street Closed to traffic @ Noon-stage arrives
- Charles Street to remain open
Saturday September 24th- Set-up and Show
- 300 and 400 Blk Walnut Closed- vendor set-up
- Charles Street Closed from Mulberry to High St.
- Gates open at 5pm
- Show at 7pm- 11pm
Sunday September 25th-
- 7am clean-up
- Back to normal by Noon
Thank you for your cooperation in making this a smooth event. Old National Bank has offered additional parking in the lot to the north of the Trust building. Parking is also available in the lot across the street from the YMCA.
This is a great party! Hope to see you there!
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 282-7897.
Jamming Downtown!
Cheryl and Brian
Foghat...Loverboy....
John Kay and Steppenwolf!
Friday September 23rd- Set-up
- No Parking in Walnut and Charles Street Lots after 7am chair set-up
- No Parking in 300 block of Walnut St.
- 300 Block of Walnut Street Closed to traffic @ Noon-stage arrives
- Charles Street to remain open
Saturday September 24th- Set-up and Show
- 300 and 400 Blk Walnut Closed- vendor set-up
- Charles Street Closed from Mulberry to High St.
- Gates open at 5pm
- Show at 7pm- 11pm
Sunday September 25th-
- 7am clean-up
- Back to normal by Noon
Thank you for your cooperation in making this a smooth event. Old National Bank has offered additional parking in the lot to the north of the Trust building. Parking is also available in the lot across the street from the YMCA.
This is a great party! Hope to see you there!
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 282-7897.
Jamming Downtown!
Cheryl and Brian
Monday, September 19, 2005
Open Mic & More at Walnut @ the Crossing
Open Mic Night
Every Thursday
6:00-8:00pm
Walnut at the Crossing
Food Court & Stage
118 South Walnut
Downtown Muncie
Singers, Artists, Poets, Musicians! Arrive at 6:00pm to sign up for your 15 minutes of fame! A smoke-free and family-friendly environment. For more information, contact Moth at 744-9106, or Info@DannersBooks.com
..........
We're also looking for all sorts of performers to grace our stage during the lunch and dinner hours on weekdays, and all day on weekends. We're open to all manner of performance, not just music, but art demos, readings, all sorts of things. We don't pay, nor do we charge, but we do allow performers to 'pass the hat' or have a tip jar. We have a PA system.
Our current hours are: M-F 11a-8p, F & S 11a-9p, and Sundays 12-5p. Current businesses are Hoosier Poppy, Pizza di Roma, Danner's Downtown, Start with Chocolate, Velia's Tacos, and more coming soon. All are Indiana businesses!
Starting soon, we'll be having movie days on our very large screen [probably Saturdays], and have Wi-Fi access for free as well!
Thank you so much for helping to get the word out about how cool downtown is to the citizens of Muncie!
~ Moth...
Every Thursday
6:00-8:00pm
Walnut at the Crossing
Food Court & Stage
118 South Walnut
Downtown Muncie
Singers, Artists, Poets, Musicians! Arrive at 6:00pm to sign up for your 15 minutes of fame! A smoke-free and family-friendly environment. For more information, contact Moth at 744-9106, or Info@DannersBooks.com
..........
We're also looking for all sorts of performers to grace our stage during the lunch and dinner hours on weekdays, and all day on weekends. We're open to all manner of performance, not just music, but art demos, readings, all sorts of things. We don't pay, nor do we charge, but we do allow performers to 'pass the hat' or have a tip jar. We have a PA system.
Our current hours are: M-F 11a-8p, F & S 11a-9p, and Sundays 12-5p. Current businesses are Hoosier Poppy, Pizza di Roma, Danner's Downtown, Start with Chocolate, Velia's Tacos, and more coming soon. All are Indiana businesses!
Starting soon, we'll be having movie days on our very large screen [probably Saturdays], and have Wi-Fi access for free as well!
Thank you so much for helping to get the word out about how cool downtown is to the citizens of Muncie!
~ Moth...
Thursday, September 15, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 9/15/2005
Welcome: Walnut at the Crossing located at old Kelso Building, the location of the new food court. The street address is 118 South Walnut Street, between Main and Jackson streets.
Downtown Parade: for information go to: http://forum.munciedowntown.com/viewtopic.php?t=33
Note: Due to the editor's schedule the newsletter is a day early.
SEPTEMBER
15th Mitchell Place Gallery "Living Art features Poetry Alive: Art That Speaks" readings of original poetry by East Central Indiana poets. 7pm-free and open to the public
16th Freaky Tiki Friday: Blue Bottle 5:30pm
16th Free Friday Night Movie at dusk: Hoosiers
16th Muncie Children's Museum an inventive thinking workshop.
17th FB Fogg Saturday Salon 10am-4pm
15th-18- Blues Fest at Heorot and CenterStage $8 for each night or $10 for the entire weekend.
16th-18th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: "The Graduate," call for hours and tickets 288-PLAY
17th-18th Washington Street Festival Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
20th 9-10 a.m. & 4-5 p.m. - Minnestrista The Itsy, Bitsy Spider Program for 4&5 Year-Olds
21st 4 p.m. until sold out - Minnetrista Farmers Market
OnGoing Exhibits:
1-30 The Artist Within printmaking exhibit featuring the artwork of two Ball State University seniors; Benny Sanders and Josh Winkler.
1-30 Artworks: featuring fiber artist Carol Myers
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery features the Animal Show
1-30 Gordy Fine Art & Framing is exhibiting the ceramic works by Judy Wojcik & John Peterson.
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Minnetrista, Muncie Children's Museum and National Model Aviation Museum
Offer Continued Support to Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims
Minnetrista, Muncie Children's Museum and the National Model Aviation Museum, offering their continued support to Hurricane Katrina victims, are donating half of all admissions on Saturday, September 17 and Saturday, September 24 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to aid hurricane victims.
For information, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Web at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com; Minnetrista at (765) 282-4848 or visit the Web at www.minnetrista.net; or NAMA at (765) 289-4236 or visit the Web at www.modelaircraft.org/museum/index.asp.
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Here's what Minnetrista has going on September 19-25
For more information please call our reservations line at 213-3549
1-30 - Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
10-30 - Open Space: Art About The Land
Tuesday, September 20 (9-10 a.m.) & (4-5 p.m.) - The Itsy, Bitsy Spider Program for 4&5 Year-Olds - Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
Wednesday, September 21 (4 p.m. until sold out) - Minnetrista Farmers Market
Friday, September 23 (4-5 p.m.) - Putting The Garden To Bed Family Program - Members, free; non-members, $5 per person
Saturday, September 24 (7 - 11 a.m.) - Minnetrista Farmers Market
Saturday, September 24 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Open Space, Open Road Minnetrista Minne-Trip - Members, $30 per person; non-members, $40 per person
Saturday, September 24 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Habitat Stewards Training Adult Program - Members, $40 per person; non-members, $50 per person
Sunday, September 25 (1-4 p.m.) - Seasoned Tomato Sauce Food Preservation and Culture Workshop - Members, $10 per person; non-members, $20 per person
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Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy for ArtsWalk and throughout the month of October.
The annual Artswalk with Ball State University is slated for Thursday, October 6th from 5 to 9 PM. The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
The Gordy-Nelson exhibit, titled, "Natural Forms" will showcase recent watercolors by Gordy that include several turtle scenes on the White River, and metal sculptures by Nelson that also draw from nature.
[img]http://www.munciedowntown.com/art/entirepiece.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.munciedowntown.com/art/twoturtlesI-wc.jpg[/img]
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MUNCIE INDIANA TRANSIT SYSTEM
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Mary Gaston
(765) 282-2762 ext. #11
mgaston@mitsbus.org
- For Immediate Release -
MITS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITEMuncie, IN, September 13, 2005 -- The Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) has launched a new website. The web address is still but it is easier to navigate than the old one and has a fresh look that should be appealing to customers young and old. The site includes schedules and maps for all the bus routes, information about fares, days and hours of service, and how to ride a bus. Information about MITSPlus, JobConnection and trolley service is also available on the site. Customers can still call 289-MITS (289-6487) for more personal assistance during these hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Downtown Parade: for information go to: http://forum.munciedowntown.com/viewtopic.php?t=33
Note: Due to the editor's schedule the newsletter is a day early.
SEPTEMBER
15th Mitchell Place Gallery "Living Art features Poetry Alive: Art That Speaks" readings of original poetry by East Central Indiana poets. 7pm-free and open to the public
16th Freaky Tiki Friday: Blue Bottle 5:30pm
16th Free Friday Night Movie at dusk: Hoosiers
16th Muncie Children's Museum an inventive thinking workshop.
17th FB Fogg Saturday Salon 10am-4pm
15th-18- Blues Fest at Heorot and CenterStage $8 for each night or $10 for the entire weekend.
16th-18th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: "The Graduate," call for hours and tickets 288-PLAY
17th-18th Washington Street Festival Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
20th 9-10 a.m. & 4-5 p.m. - Minnestrista The Itsy, Bitsy Spider Program for 4&5 Year-Olds
21st 4 p.m. until sold out - Minnetrista Farmers Market
OnGoing Exhibits:
1-30 The Artist Within printmaking exhibit featuring the artwork of two Ball State University seniors; Benny Sanders and Josh Winkler.
1-30 Artworks: featuring fiber artist Carol Myers
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery features the Animal Show
1-30 Gordy Fine Art & Framing is exhibiting the ceramic works by Judy Wojcik & John Peterson.
____________________________
Minnetrista, Muncie Children's Museum and National Model Aviation Museum
Offer Continued Support to Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims
Minnetrista, Muncie Children's Museum and the National Model Aviation Museum, offering their continued support to Hurricane Katrina victims, are donating half of all admissions on Saturday, September 17 and Saturday, September 24 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to aid hurricane victims.
For information, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Web at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com; Minnetrista at (765) 282-4848 or visit the Web at www.minnetrista.net; or NAMA at (765) 289-4236 or visit the Web at www.modelaircraft.org/museum/index.asp.
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Here's what Minnetrista has going on September 19-25
For more information please call our reservations line at 213-3549
1-30 - Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
10-30 - Open Space: Art About The Land
Tuesday, September 20 (9-10 a.m.) & (4-5 p.m.) - The Itsy, Bitsy Spider Program for 4&5 Year-Olds - Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
Wednesday, September 21 (4 p.m. until sold out) - Minnetrista Farmers Market
Friday, September 23 (4-5 p.m.) - Putting The Garden To Bed Family Program - Members, free; non-members, $5 per person
Saturday, September 24 (7 - 11 a.m.) - Minnetrista Farmers Market
Saturday, September 24 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Open Space, Open Road Minnetrista Minne-Trip - Members, $30 per person; non-members, $40 per person
Saturday, September 24 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Habitat Stewards Training Adult Program - Members, $40 per person; non-members, $50 per person
Sunday, September 25 (1-4 p.m.) - Seasoned Tomato Sauce Food Preservation and Culture Workshop - Members, $10 per person; non-members, $20 per person
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Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Pat Nelson and Brian Gordy for ArtsWalk and throughout the month of October.
The annual Artswalk with Ball State University is slated for Thursday, October 6th from 5 to 9 PM. The public is invited to visit the various galleries and exhibit locations downtown, as well as Minnetrista, the BSU Atrium Gallery and the BSU Museum. Trolley busses will run throughout the evening between the different locations.
The Gordy-Nelson exhibit, titled, "Natural Forms" will showcase recent watercolors by Gordy that include several turtle scenes on the White River, and metal sculptures by Nelson that also draw from nature.
[img]http://www.munciedowntown.com/art/entirepiece.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.munciedowntown.com/art/twoturtlesI-wc.jpg[/img]
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MUNCIE INDIANA TRANSIT SYSTEM
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Mary Gaston
(765) 282-2762 ext. #11
mgaston@mitsbus.org
- For Immediate Release -
MITS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITEMuncie, IN, September 13, 2005 -- The Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) has launched a new website. The web address is still but it is easier to navigate than the old one and has a fresh look that should be appealing to customers young and old. The site includes schedules and maps for all the bus routes, information about fares, days and hours of service, and how to ride a bus. Information about MITSPlus, JobConnection and trolley service is also available on the site. Customers can still call 289-MITS (289-6487) for more personal assistance during these hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005
MITS Launches New Website
MUNCIE INDIANA TRANSIT SYSTEM
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Mary Gaston
(765) 282-2762 ext. #11
mgaston@mitsbus.org
– For Immediate Release –
MITS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Muncie, IN, September 13, 2005 -- The Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) has launched a new website. The web address is still www.mitsbus.org. but it is easier to navigate than the old one and has a fresh look that should be appealing to customers young and old. The site includes schedules and maps for all the bus routes, information about fares, days and hours of service, and how to ride a bus. Information about MITSPlus, JobConnection and trolley service is also available on the site. Customers can still call 289-MITS (289-6487) for more personal assistance during these hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
# # #
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Mary Gaston
(765) 282-2762 ext. #11
mgaston@mitsbus.org
– For Immediate Release –
MITS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Muncie, IN, September 13, 2005 -- The Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) has launched a new website. The web address is still www.mitsbus.org. but it is easier to navigate than the old one and has a fresh look that should be appealing to customers young and old. The site includes schedules and maps for all the bus routes, information about fares, days and hours of service, and how to ride a bus. Information about MITSPlus, JobConnection and trolley service is also available on the site. Customers can still call 289-MITS (289-6487) for more personal assistance during these hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Friday, September 09, 2005
Volunteers Wanted for the Downtown Homecoming Parade Float
WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH THE DOWNTOWN HOMECOMING PARADE FLOAT!!
Parade is October 15th- line-up is at the Delaware Co. Fairgrounds @ 8:30ish parade @ 9:30
-Our theme "Downtown always has a Full-House!"
-Need people to donate approx. 3 hours on Wed-Fri prior to the parade, hours 5-8 at Muncie City Sign Shop to put the float together.
-We need people to ride on our Full-House float!
-WANT TO HELP? GREAT!! CALL TOM at 284-3630, email at tom@bluebottlecoffee.com, or stop in to see him at Blue Bottle, 206 South Walnut Street, Downtown Muncie.
Click Here for more details. Post your comments on the forum!
Parade is October 15th- line-up is at the Delaware Co. Fairgrounds @ 8:30ish parade @ 9:30
-Our theme "Downtown always has a Full-House!"
-Need people to donate approx. 3 hours on Wed-Fri prior to the parade, hours 5-8 at Muncie City Sign Shop to put the float together.
-We need people to ride on our Full-House float!
-WANT TO HELP? GREAT!! CALL TOM at 284-3630, email at tom@bluebottlecoffee.com, or stop in to see him at Blue Bottle, 206 South Walnut Street, Downtown Muncie.
Click Here for more details. Post your comments on the forum!
Friday, September 02, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 9/2/2005
We need your help with the Downtown and BSU Homecoming Pararde: we need volunteers, resources, minds, bodies, and spirits to help with the float for the homecoming parade. We especially need some one to take charge and head up the project. Call Tom at Blue Bottle!
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-30 The Artist Within printmaking exhibit featuring the artwork of two Ball State University seniors; Benny Sanders and Josh Winkler.
1-30 Artworks: featuring fiber artist Carol Myers
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery features the Animal Show
6th Minnestrista: Session 1: 9 - 10 a.m. / Session 2: 4 - 5 p.m. - Garden Art Minnetrista Program for 4 & 5 Year-Olds - Members, $2 per person, non-members $5 per person
7th Minnestrista: 4 p.m. until sold out - Minnetrista Farmers Market
9th ArtsWalk Committee Mtg. at 10:00am held at Downtown Development office.
ArtsWalk scheduled for First Thursday, October 6th , 5 to 9 pm. We are hoping for 100% participation!!! Call Genny Gordy (284-8422) or the Downtown Development office (282-7897) for details, or to find out how you can participate.
10th Minnestrista: 7 - 11 a.m. - Minnetrista Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Habitat Stewards Training Minnetrista Adult Workshop - Members, $40 per person; non-members, $50 per person
1 - 4 p.m. - Basics In Garden Design: Design Planning Minnetrista Adult Program - Members, $2 per person, non-members, $5 per person
8 - 10 p.m. - Spotting Spiders Campfire Minnetrista Family Campfire - Members, $2 per person; non-members, $5 per person
11th-Dec 3rd Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Infant & Preschool Offerings; various programs that brings both children and parents together for 30 minutes each of art, dance and music. Please contact Pam Nicholas, Director of Education, at 281-9503, ext. 23
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy, call 284-8422 for details.
16th-18th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
22nd-24th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OCTOBER
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-30 The Artist Within printmaking exhibit featuring the artwork of two Ball State University seniors; Benny Sanders and Josh Winkler.
1-30 Artworks: featuring fiber artist Carol Myers
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery features the Animal Show
6th Minnestrista: Session 1: 9 - 10 a.m. / Session 2: 4 - 5 p.m. - Garden Art Minnetrista Program for 4 & 5 Year-Olds - Members, $2 per person, non-members $5 per person
7th Minnestrista: 4 p.m. until sold out - Minnetrista Farmers Market
9th ArtsWalk Committee Mtg. at 10:00am held at Downtown Development office.
ArtsWalk scheduled for First Thursday, October 6th , 5 to 9 pm. We are hoping for 100% participation!!! Call Genny Gordy (284-8422) or the Downtown Development office (282-7897) for details, or to find out how you can participate.
10th Minnestrista: 7 - 11 a.m. - Minnetrista Farmers Market
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Habitat Stewards Training Minnetrista Adult Workshop - Members, $40 per person; non-members, $50 per person
1 - 4 p.m. - Basics In Garden Design: Design Planning Minnetrista Adult Program - Members, $2 per person, non-members, $5 per person
8 - 10 p.m. - Spotting Spiders Campfire Minnetrista Family Campfire - Members, $2 per person; non-members, $5 per person
11th-Dec 3rd Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Infant & Preschool Offerings; various programs that brings both children and parents together for 30 minutes each of art, dance and music. Please contact Pam Nicholas, Director of Education, at 281-9503, ext. 23
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy, call 284-8422 for details.
16th-18th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
22nd-24th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
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OCTOBER
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
Friday, August 26, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 8/26/05
AUGUST
1-31 - Minnestrista exhibit: Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
1-31 -Minnestrista features: View From the Garden: The Quilt Art of Emily Parson
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
Muncie Children's Museum: daily events, call for more info.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th - Minnetrista Farmers Market, 7-11 a.m.
27th Muncie Children's Museum: The one-of-a-kind People's Choice winner of Purdue University's 2004 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest opens. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
27th - The Star Press Summer Concert Series at Minnetrista - R&B concert featuring John Lee Hooker, Jr. & Clarence Dobbins, 7:30 p.m. FREE admission.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
28th - River Wildlife Family Workshop at Minnetrista - We will investigate the unique adaptations of aquatic creatures by trying dip netting and seining. Also, we will test the water quality for essential conditions like dissolved oxygen and optimal temperature.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery, THE ANIMAL SHOW, A Group Exhibit featuring the works of Mary Ann Rahe, Sarojini Jha Johnson, Sally Myers, David Johnson and Robert Flory. Five artists explore the theme of animals in a variety of media. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 1, 5-8pm
11th-Dec 3rd Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Infant & Preschool Offerings; various programs that brings both children and parents together for 30 minutes each of art, dance and music. Please contact Pam Nicholas, Director of Education, at 281-9503, ext. 23
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
16th-18th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
22nd-24th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
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OCTOBER
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
1-31 - Minnestrista exhibit: Presidential Hopefuls: The Quest For The Oval Office
1-31 -Minnestrista features: View From the Garden: The Quilt Art of Emily Parson
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
Muncie Children's Museum: daily events, call for more info.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th - Minnetrista Farmers Market, 7-11 a.m.
27th Muncie Children's Museum: The one-of-a-kind People's Choice winner of Purdue University's 2004 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest opens. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
27th - The Star Press Summer Concert Series at Minnetrista - R&B concert featuring John Lee Hooker, Jr. & Clarence Dobbins, 7:30 p.m. FREE admission.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
28th - River Wildlife Family Workshop at Minnetrista - We will investigate the unique adaptations of aquatic creatures by trying dip netting and seining. Also, we will test the water quality for essential conditions like dissolved oxygen and optimal temperature.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery, THE ANIMAL SHOW, A Group Exhibit featuring the works of Mary Ann Rahe, Sarojini Jha Johnson, Sally Myers, David Johnson and Robert Flory. Five artists explore the theme of animals in a variety of media. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 1, 5-8pm
11th-Dec 3rd Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Infant & Preschool Offerings; various programs that brings both children and parents together for 30 minutes each of art, dance and music. Please contact Pam Nicholas, Director of Education, at 281-9503, ext. 23
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
16th-18th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
22nd-24th Muncie Civic Theatre presents comedy classic THE GRADUATE, tickets are $18 for Adults and $6 for Ball State students. Reservations, hours, and ticket sales call 765-288-PLAY
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OCTOBER
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Lynyrd Skynyrd Cancels Tour
LYNYRD SKYNYRD CANCELS TOUR
MuncieDowntown.com has just received word from the folks at Downtown Development that Lynyrd Skynyrd has cancelled their show at the End of Summer Jam in Downtown Muncie, as well as the rest of their tour. Singer Jonnie Van Zant requires throat surgery to remove a vocal cord polyp.
Downtown Development is seeking a comparable headlining act so that the End of Summer Jam may go on as planned. Fans who have already bought tickets may return them at the point of purchase for a refund - or hang onto them, as they will be honored at the End of Summer Jam regardless of the headlining act.
Read the full Star Press newspaper article here:
http://www.thestarpress.com/articles/5/045430-7155-001.html
Further details will be posted on munciedowntown.com as soon as we get them.
MuncieDowntown.com has just received word from the folks at Downtown Development that Lynyrd Skynyrd has cancelled their show at the End of Summer Jam in Downtown Muncie, as well as the rest of their tour. Singer Jonnie Van Zant requires throat surgery to remove a vocal cord polyp.
Downtown Development is seeking a comparable headlining act so that the End of Summer Jam may go on as planned. Fans who have already bought tickets may return them at the point of purchase for a refund - or hang onto them, as they will be honored at the End of Summer Jam regardless of the headlining act.
Read the full Star Press newspaper article here:
http://www.thestarpress.com/articles/5/045430-7155-001.html
Further details will be posted on munciedowntown.com as soon as we get them.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 8/19/2005
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
Muncie Children's Museum: daily events, call for more info.
18-21st The Muncie and Anderson Kennel Clubs are putting on their Annual dog show at
the Delaware Country Fairgrounds. We will be trying out a Meet the Breeds event this year on Saturday where people can come and ask questions about different breeds and see the dogs.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm-art supplies, new art, and all sorts of fun things the artist find in their studio's and attics.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery, THE ANIMAL SHOW, A Group Exhibit featuring the works of Mary Ann Rahe, Sarojini Jha Johnson, Sally Myers, David Johnson and Robert Flory. Five artists explore the theme of animals in a variety of media. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 1, 5-8pm
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
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OCTOBER
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
Muncie Children's Museum: daily events, call for more info.
18-21st The Muncie and Anderson Kennel Clubs are putting on their Annual dog show at
the Delaware Country Fairgrounds. We will be trying out a Meet the Breeds event this year on Saturday where people can come and ask questions about different breeds and see the dogs.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm-art supplies, new art, and all sorts of fun things the artist find in their studio's and attics.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Send news items
Weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
For the printed monthly Do It Downtown newsletter in the Star Press, send news to downtownmuncie@aol.com, or call the Downtown Development office at 282-7897.
To have information added to the downtown website, email info@munciedowntown.com.
SEPTEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery, THE ANIMAL SHOW, A Group Exhibit featuring the works of Mary Ann Rahe, Sarojini Jha Johnson, Sally Myers, David Johnson and Robert Flory. Five artists explore the theme of animals in a variety of media. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 1, 5-8pm
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
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OCTOBER
5-28 WATERMEDIA: Mitchell Place Gallery, exhibition featuring the works of over 30 artists from Indiana and surrounding States. Awards and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5-8pm
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
NOVEMBER
2-26 THE POWER OF ONE; Mitchell Place Gallery, an exhibit featuring stories of hope for the people of Kenya affected by HIV/AIDS. Descriptions and photos by Stan Abell, Lori Crantford, Beth Fried, Jonathan Fried, Ron Pettigrew and Charlie Russell, individuals in the Indianapolis Power of One project team. The team visited Kenya in 2004 with the IU-Kenya AMPATH program . The Power of One explains how each person has the power to make a difference and transform the world one person at a time. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 3, 5-8pm
DECEMBER
1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
Friday, August 12, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 8/12/2005
Hey gang! We are going to try some new formats with the newsletter in the upcoming months. New is good! The newsletter has gotten to be so long and detailed we are going to try for short....like something that will only take you 5 min. to read. PLEASE give us feedback on this and other ways to make this newsletter valuable to you and other folks downtown. I need your help with the editing; please send only 4 lines max. for your event and only the current weeks news, also know that I may have to edit it down even further. People have said that the newsletter is so long that they are just deleting it. Ahhhh!! That is not what we want, right?
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
12th Muncie Children's Museum: Unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box During Friends and Family Fun Night! Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also daily events, call for more info.
12th DOC'S presents Souled Out Band from 9pm-12pm. Adm. $5.00
13th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jazz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
16th Dandelion's Flowers and Gifts are having another fresh cut flower workshop on Tues and Weds, August 17th, from 6-8 p.m. Both classes still have openings. Each "new designer" will create two arrangements and take them home. Call Dandelions @ 289-6363 to enroll.
17th Dandelion's Flowers and Gifts are having another fresh cut flower workshop from 6-8 p.m. Both classes still have openings. Each "new designer" will create two arrangements and take them home. Call Dandelions @ 289-6363 to enroll.
18-21st The Muncie and Anderson Kennel Clubs are putting on their Annual dog show at
the Delaware Country Fairgrounds. We will be trying out a Meet the Breeds event this year on Saturday where people can come and ask questions about different breeds and see the dogs.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
SEPTEMBER
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
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OCTOBER
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
12th Muncie Children's Museum: Unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box During Friends and Family Fun Night! Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also daily events, call for more info.
12th DOC'S presents Souled Out Band from 9pm-12pm. Adm. $5.00
13th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jazz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
16th Dandelion's Flowers and Gifts are having another fresh cut flower workshop on Tues and Weds, August 17th, from 6-8 p.m. Both classes still have openings. Each "new designer" will create two arrangements and take them home. Call Dandelions @ 289-6363 to enroll.
17th Dandelion's Flowers and Gifts are having another fresh cut flower workshop from 6-8 p.m. Both classes still have openings. Each "new designer" will create two arrangements and take them home. Call Dandelions @ 289-6363 to enroll.
18-21st The Muncie and Anderson Kennel Clubs are putting on their Annual dog show at
the Delaware Country Fairgrounds. We will be trying out a Meet the Breeds event this year on Saturday where people can come and ask questions about different breeds and see the dogs.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
SEPTEMBER
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
OCTOBER
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
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