Two important messages from your Downtown Business Council:
1. Please come to the membership meeting next Wednesday, February 1st @ 7:30 in the Star Press first floor conference room. The Mayor will be there to make an important announcement! Come early for coffee and donuts, courtesy The Star Press.
2. Ballots are due in to Genny Gordy by Monday, January 30th, 5 pm for the new Executive Committee members. If you haven't received a ballot, and have paid your dues, please contact Genny immediately at 284-8422. If you'd like to pay your dues ($25 individual; $50 corporate), you may do so at The Blue Bottle (to Tom Steiner, Membership Chair) or at Wishbone Gifts (to Rod Crossland, Treasurer). Then contact Genny for a ballot!
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JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
27th-28th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 8:00pm
28th Muncie Children's Museum at 2 p.m., special guest Sandy (Canter) Rector will use an old quilt to help children learn how quilts celebrate family traditions.
29th Horizon Convention Center: Annual Bridal Show
29th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 2:00pm
29th Minnestrista 1-4pm Cooking with Fire, Food Perservation
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FEBRUARY HAPPINGS DOWNTOWN:
2nd First Thurs. 5pm - 8pm galleries and other businesses are open with new exhibits.
4th Muncie Children's Museum Celebrate Black History Month by embarking on a journey through time at 2 p.m. with Indianapolis author Lois Burnett-Guyinn.
2nd-4th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 8:00pm
3rd Muncie Children't Museum Family Fun Night 3-7pm
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ONGOING:
1st-16th Mitchell Place Gallery presents an art exhibit that "tells the stories of 20 courageous Hoosiers living with HIV/AIDS who wanted to go public in this way to help diminish the stigma surrounding the disease."
2nd-28th Gordy's presents: Alan Patrick, "The Indian Creek Drawings" with a portion of the proceeds going to Red-tail Conservancy.
2nd-28th Artist Within features:
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of
the Blind. Various works of art.
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.
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
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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, January 27, 2006
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies to Perform at Muncie Civic Theatre for Mardi Gras
Cajun Zydeco Master
MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES
Perform at Muncie Civic Theatre for Mardi Gras
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 75-year old arts leader, presents MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES In Concert on Saturday, February 25 at 8:00pm. Tickets for the show 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. Tickets are also available for a post-show entry into Muncie's Mardi Gras where the band will play an additional set for an additional $5. The one-night-only performance 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.
It's Mardi Gras and Muncie Civic is presenting the premiere cajun and zydeco band in the country. Audiences have said that "Mojo energy stands your hair on end!" The band delivers a thrilling crescendo of Cajun accordion, Fiddle and more. Suddenly the announcers voice exclaims "From the Looziana Bayous, where the alligators got soul and the good times roll, It's MOJO & the Bayou Gypsies!" Mojo's bayou journey begins - Down to Luzianne to visit the magic lady, Madame Magique, to parties, lovers, dancing, trail rides, deep meaning and memories, to a total MOJO BOOGIE in one of America's happiest nights of entertainment.
In addition to the performance at Muncie Civic, MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES will be leading a parade down the street to Muncie's Downtown Mardi Gras to play an additional set on the Walnut Street stage. Anyone interested in adding a Mardi Gras entry pass to their concert ticket can do so for $5 (a discount from the $10 advance and $15 door price passes). This class represents a close working partnership between Muncie Civic and Downtown Development
Finally, students from Ball State's School of Music will be invited to engage in a conversation about the history of cajun and zydeco music with Mr. Mojo prior to the performance. This represents a partnership between Muncie Civic Theatre, Arts Midwest and Ball state University in an effort to provide BSU students and the Muncie community with unique learning opportunities in the Arts to enhance their educational experience in Muncie.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES
Perform at Muncie Civic Theatre for Mardi Gras
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 75-year old arts leader, presents MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES In Concert on Saturday, February 25 at 8:00pm. Tickets for the show 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. Tickets are also available for a post-show entry into Muncie's Mardi Gras where the band will play an additional set for an additional $5. The one-night-only performance 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.
It's Mardi Gras and Muncie Civic is presenting the premiere cajun and zydeco band in the country. Audiences have said that "Mojo energy stands your hair on end!" The band delivers a thrilling crescendo of Cajun accordion, Fiddle and more. Suddenly the announcers voice exclaims "From the Looziana Bayous, where the alligators got soul and the good times roll, It's MOJO & the Bayou Gypsies!" Mojo's bayou journey begins - Down to Luzianne to visit the magic lady, Madame Magique, to parties, lovers, dancing, trail rides, deep meaning and memories, to a total MOJO BOOGIE in one of America's happiest nights of entertainment.
In addition to the performance at Muncie Civic, MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES will be leading a parade down the street to Muncie's Downtown Mardi Gras to play an additional set on the Walnut Street stage. Anyone interested in adding a Mardi Gras entry pass to their concert ticket can do so for $5 (a discount from the $10 advance and $15 door price passes). This class represents a close working partnership between Muncie Civic and Downtown Development
Finally, students from Ball State's School of Music will be invited to engage in a conversation about the history of cajun and zydeco music with Mr. Mojo prior to the performance. This represents a partnership between Muncie Civic Theatre, Arts Midwest and Ball state University in an effort to provide BSU students and the Muncie community with unique learning opportunities in the Arts to enhance their educational experience in Muncie.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
Friday, January 20, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie 1/20/2006
Mayor Canon and Indiana Michigan Electric will attend our next Downtown Business Council Membership Meeting on Wednesday, Feb 1st, 7:30 AM in the Star Press Conference Room. You won't want to miss their important announcement! Come early for coffee & donuts.
It was great to see everyone last night at the Downtown Mixer!! Hats off to the organizers.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
20th DOC’s TGIFUN Phil, Doc & Co. 7:00-8:30
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.
21st Muncie Children’s Museum come see/hear Judi Reece at 2 p.m. as she demonstrates the quilting process and encourages children to try it on their own.
22nd Horizon Convention Center: Coin and Stamp show
24th Downtown Business Council Executive Comm meeting 3:30pm location TBA
27th - 28th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 8:00pm
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ONGOING:
3rd-31st Artist Within features: What’s Leftover by Amanda Smith.
5th-31st Artworks features: Sarah Rinker watercolor artist.
5th-31st Mitchell Place Gallery: quilt exhibit entitled 8th Deadly Sin
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
It was great to see everyone last night at the Downtown Mixer!! Hats off to the organizers.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
20th DOC’s TGIFUN Phil, Doc & Co. 7:00-8:30
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.
21st Muncie Children’s Museum come see/hear Judi Reece at 2 p.m. as she demonstrates the quilting process and encourages children to try it on their own.
22nd Horizon Convention Center: Coin and Stamp show
24th Downtown Business Council Executive Comm meeting 3:30pm location TBA
27th - 28th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 8:00pm
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ONGOING:
3rd-31st Artist Within features: What’s Leftover by Amanda Smith.
5th-31st Artworks features: Sarah Rinker watercolor artist.
5th-31st Mitchell Place Gallery: quilt exhibit entitled 8th Deadly Sin
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
Friday, January 13, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie 1/13/2006
This message comes from Dawn New, our designer for the Do It Downtown Wrap. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity, courtesy the Star Press, for promoting business news and downtown events. When you look good, we all look good... Go, Team, Go!!!!!
I wanted to see if you could remind all the downtown folks to have their materials to me by Jan 18th (gives them some time after MLK weekend). Please have them send copy and photos/art to dawnnew2@gmail.com. If using Photoshop, images need to be at least 200dpi.
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Ballots are ready for all members of the Downtown Business Council, to elect this
year's Executive Committee members. Contact Genny Gordy, gengor@aol.com, or 284-8422 to receive a ballot, or drop by Gordy Fine Art.(Not a member yet? Don't despair! Just drop in to the Blue Bottle, or email Tom Steiner at tom@bluebottlecoffee.com for a membership form.)
Tables will be set up at our Winter Mixer at the Fickle Peach on the 19th
(5 to 6 PM) for both membership sign-ups and voting.
Thank you for joining DBC. It is amazing what we can accomplish together.
It also is a lot of fun!
genny gordy, chair for the moment
muncie downtown business council
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
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14th Muncie Children's Museum Learn how quilts can tell a story and why they're important to families at 2 p.m. For details, call (765) 286-1660
16th Civic Theater presents Second City Best of Tour 8:00pm
16th Muncie Children's Museum a special opening come celebrate the Color of Peace during multicultural activities at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Activities include making a peace patch that will become part of a larger quilt, hearing a story about Dr. King and participating in other activities celebrating his vision of unity and peace.
19th The Downtown Business Council is hosting a Winter Mixer at the new Fickle Peach on Charles Street from 5 to 6 pm.
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ONGOING:
3rd-31st Artist Within features: What's Leftover by Amanda Smith.
5th-31st Artworks features: Sarah Rinker watercolor artist.
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.
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
I wanted to see if you could remind all the downtown folks to have their materials to me by Jan 18th (gives them some time after MLK weekend). Please have them send copy and photos/art to dawnnew2@gmail.com. If using Photoshop, images need to be at least 200dpi.
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Ballots are ready for all members of the Downtown Business Council, to elect this
year's Executive Committee members. Contact Genny Gordy, gengor@aol.com, or 284-8422 to receive a ballot, or drop by Gordy Fine Art.(Not a member yet? Don't despair! Just drop in to the Blue Bottle, or email Tom Steiner at tom@bluebottlecoffee.com for a membership form.)
Tables will be set up at our Winter Mixer at the Fickle Peach on the 19th
(5 to 6 PM) for both membership sign-ups and voting.
Thank you for joining DBC. It is amazing what we can accomplish together.
It also is a lot of fun!
genny gordy, chair for the moment
muncie downtown business council
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
.
14th Muncie Children's Museum Learn how quilts can tell a story and why they're important to families at 2 p.m. For details, call (765) 286-1660
16th Civic Theater presents Second City Best of Tour 8:00pm
16th Muncie Children's Museum a special opening come celebrate the Color of Peace during multicultural activities at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Activities include making a peace patch that will become part of a larger quilt, hearing a story about Dr. King and participating in other activities celebrating his vision of unity and peace.
19th The Downtown Business Council is hosting a Winter Mixer at the new Fickle Peach on Charles Street from 5 to 6 pm.
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ONGOING:
3rd-31st Artist Within features: What's Leftover by Amanda Smith.
5th-31st Artworks features: Sarah Rinker watercolor artist.
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.
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The Indian Creek Drawings at Gordy's in February
Alan Patrick: The Indian Creek Drawings
Alan Patrick will be the featured artist at Gordy Fine Art & Framing during the month of February. An avid conservationist, Patrick will donate a percentage of proceeds from sales to the Red-tail Conservancy. The local organization protects parcels of land from development, maintaining habitat and beautiful spaces for the future.
Titled, "The Indian Creek Drawings," the works showcase an important conservation easement in Madison County. "I go on work days and hikes with the Red-tail staff and volunteers. On these hikes I shoot photos from which I work in my studio." Formerly a potter, well-known for his Bethel Pike studio, Alan now focuses solely on painting and drawing. The suite of drawings for this exhibit is done in charcoal, adding a dramatic energy to the scenes of woods, creek beds and bluffs. "My purpose is to help preserve our last great places. As a landscape painter I am always in need of subject matter," explains Patrick. "Hopefully the sale of these works will help conserve more of our best open spaces."
A reception for the artist will be held during the First Thursday art event, February 2nd, from 5 to 8 PM at the downtown gallery/frame shop. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
The month-long exhibit may also be seen during normal business hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday, 9 to 7, and Saturday, 9 to 5.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing is located in the historic Boyce Block at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre. For more information, call (765) 284-8422.
Alan Patrick will be the featured artist at Gordy Fine Art & Framing during the month of February. An avid conservationist, Patrick will donate a percentage of proceeds from sales to the Red-tail Conservancy. The local organization protects parcels of land from development, maintaining habitat and beautiful spaces for the future.
Titled, "The Indian Creek Drawings," the works showcase an important conservation easement in Madison County. "I go on work days and hikes with the Red-tail staff and volunteers. On these hikes I shoot photos from which I work in my studio." Formerly a potter, well-known for his Bethel Pike studio, Alan now focuses solely on painting and drawing. The suite of drawings for this exhibit is done in charcoal, adding a dramatic energy to the scenes of woods, creek beds and bluffs. "My purpose is to help preserve our last great places. As a landscape painter I am always in need of subject matter," explains Patrick. "Hopefully the sale of these works will help conserve more of our best open spaces."
A reception for the artist will be held during the First Thursday art event, February 2nd, from 5 to 8 PM at the downtown gallery/frame shop. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
The month-long exhibit may also be seen during normal business hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday, 9 to 7, and Saturday, 9 to 5.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing is located in the historic Boyce Block at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre. For more information, call (765) 284-8422.
Monday, January 09, 2006
Downtown Business Council To Host Mixer
Dear Downtown Friends,
The Downtown Business Council is hosting a Winter Mixer at the new Fickle Peach on Charles Street...
Thursday, January 19th from 5 to 6 pm.
for all downtown business people (DBC members and prospective members & guests). We're seeking door prizes; please contact Genny Gordy at gengor@aol.com if you have one (sincere or silly) to donate to the celebration.
Please mark your calendar and pack the Peach with camaraderie and merrymaking! Bring a friend!
Cheers,
genny gordy, chair
downtown business council
The Downtown Business Council is hosting a Winter Mixer at the new Fickle Peach on Charles Street...
Thursday, January 19th from 5 to 6 pm.
for all downtown business people (DBC members and prospective members & guests). We're seeking door prizes; please contact Genny Gordy at gengor@aol.com if you have one (sincere or silly) to donate to the celebration.
Please mark your calendar and pack the Peach with camaraderie and merrymaking! Bring a friend!
Cheers,
genny gordy, chair
downtown business council
Saturday, January 07, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie 1/6/2006
Reminder that ads for the Downtown Page are due by next Thursday, the 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for advertising your business - together with your downtown neighbors - at a discounted rate. See your rep for more info, or contact the newspaper at 747-5700.
The Community Calendar says that the Midwest Fruit Jar Show is coming to the Convention Center on the 8th of this month, with a Coin & Stamp Show on the 22nd, followed by the Bridal Show on the 29th. These are all Sunday events, according to the calendar.
The Downtown Business Council is planning a mixer in January! Look for details to follow in this week email news.
The Downtown Business Council Executive Committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24th @ 3:30; location to be announced. Please mark your calendars if you're a committee member, or if you just want to be a guest. You are always welcome! Call Genny Gordy at 284-8422 for more info.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
6th DOC's First Friday's is Jazz Night: 7:00-8:30pm TGIFun hosted by Dr. Phil and John, the jazz fest starts at 9:00pm
6th Muncie Children's Museum Family Fun night 3-7pm
7th Minnestrista meet Dawn Davis, naturalist at the Eagle Creek Nature Center in Indianapolis and a few of her feathered friends - or birds of prey. Davis and friends will be located in the Spotted Owl Cafe from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
7th Muncie Civic Theater offering: Young Actors Workshop 9:30-12:30 for 10 weeks.
7th Muncie Children's Museum presents: Shonet Lambert-Martin, a Museum educator and local artist, will be presenting a special program at 2 p.m. featuring African American quilting styles and techniques.
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:
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
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
Let It Snow! The Muncie Children's Museum has been transformed into a winter wonderland featuring indoor and outdoor activities, games, stories and more exploring the art, science and FUN of snow! Don't miss these special activities on Friday at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For details, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista many tours available: G.A. Ball house, nature and gardens and specialty tours. Call for details.
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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 Community Calendar says that the Midwest Fruit Jar Show is coming to the Convention Center on the 8th of this month, with a Coin & Stamp Show on the 22nd, followed by the Bridal Show on the 29th. These are all Sunday events, according to the calendar.
The Downtown Business Council is planning a mixer in January! Look for details to follow in this week email news.
The Downtown Business Council Executive Committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24th @ 3:30; location to be announced. Please mark your calendars if you're a committee member, or if you just want to be a guest. You are always welcome! Call Genny Gordy at 284-8422 for more info.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:
6th DOC's First Friday's is Jazz Night: 7:00-8:30pm TGIFun hosted by Dr. Phil and John, the jazz fest starts at 9:00pm
6th Muncie Children's Museum Family Fun night 3-7pm
7th Minnestrista meet Dawn Davis, naturalist at the Eagle Creek Nature Center in Indianapolis and a few of her feathered friends - or birds of prey. Davis and friends will be located in the Spotted Owl Cafe from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
7th Muncie Civic Theater offering: Young Actors Workshop 9:30-12:30 for 10 weeks.
7th Muncie Children's Museum presents: Shonet Lambert-Martin, a Museum educator and local artist, will be presenting a special program at 2 p.m. featuring African American quilting styles and techniques.
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:
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
Thru Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
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.
Let It Snow! The Muncie Children's Museum has been transformed into a winter wonderland featuring indoor and outdoor activities, games, stories and more exploring the art, science and FUN of snow! Don't miss these special activities on Friday at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For details, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista many tours available: G.A. Ball house, nature and gardens and specialty tours. Call for details.
************************************************************
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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