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
Important note to AOL users:
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.
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
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