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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Friday, November 25, 2005
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.
***************************************************************************************************
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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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!
*************************************************************************************************
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
**********************************************************************************
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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