Muncie Gras 2006
February 25th 7pm-2am.
Streets of Downtown Muncie
MUST BE 21 TO ENTER!
Sponsored by Bud Light, Downtown Development, WLBC, MAX, WERK
Bud Light Stage- South Walnut Street Gate
7-8:30: Jenny Devoe http://www.jdevoe.com/index.php
9-10-30: Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel http://mikemilligan.homestead.com
11-12: Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies http://www.redhotmojo.com/
12-1:30: Glitter Chariot http://www.glitterchariot.com/
North Walnut Street Gate
7-7:45- Mud Eye Joe
8-8:45- Mike Martin and Friends www.michaelmartinband.com
9-9:45- Annex http://www.theannexband.com
10-10:45- UpDawg
11-11:45- New Buck Creek Ramblers http://newbuckcreekramblers.com
12- 1:30- Stomping Ground http://stompinggroundband.net
Mechanical Bull-
Intersection of Jackson and Walnut
7-2
Street Beat Percussion Group
9-12
Wishbone
Loren Foley Freakshow http://www.freakshowfoley.com/Main.html
Center Stage
7-9:00: Southside Sound www.jeffellison.net
9:30- 2: Dark House Sweet http://www.darkhousesweet.com
Doc's
7-11- Walking Catfish http://www.walkingcatfish.net
12-3- Annex http://www.theannexband.com
Heorot
Joan Hamilton http://www.softsound.org/joan/perform.htm
Friday, February 24, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie Indiana 2/24/2006
Muncie Mardi Gras.....Sat 2/25, you won't want to miss it!
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FEBRUARY
16-18th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
18TH Minnetrista 10am Naturalist Chat by Robin Dugan
18th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
19th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
20th Muncie Children's Museum is open for President's Day!
25th Muncie Civic Theater presents MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES In Concert at 8:00pm.
25th Vera Mae's has Muncie Mardi Gras Maddness from 5-10pm lounge open until 2am. Call for details
25th Muncie Children's museum Free adm day thanks to sponsor DeFur Voran Law firm.
26th Muncie Children's Museum BSU music educators will be hosting an interactive & demonstration day, 2pm.
MARCH
2nd Minnestrista presents program from toddlers: What is a Bird? 9-9:30
3th Muncie Children's Museum from 3-7 p.m. Friends and Family Fun Night, Disabilities Awareness with Midwest HealthStrategies and the Physical Rehabilitation Center at Ball Memorial Hospital
3th-4th Muncie Civic Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream 8pm
4th Muncie Children's Museum 2 p.m.: Physical Disabilities with Midwest HealthStrategies and the Physical Rehabilitation Center at Ball Memorial Hospital
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ONGOING-Feb:
2nd-28th Gordy's presents: Alan Patrick, "The Indian Creek Drawings" with a portion of the proceeds going to Red-tail Conservancy.
2nd-28th Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of
the Blind. Various works of art.
MARCH
1-31st Blue Bottle coffee shop: Angel Mercado will exhibit oil paintings
1-31st Mitchell Place Gallery La Penumbra - The Eclipse, Printed Ephemera, by Adrian Tiu
1-April 9th Minnestrista Juried Art Show & Sale
1st - 31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Marilyn Derwenskus exhibit, "Reconfiguring Memories" , opening reception March 2nd 5-8pm
1st-31st Artworks Gallery presents Delta 8th grade art students did portraits of animals from ARF and turned these portraits into hand-colored linoleum block prints, students' work will be available to the public for a donation of $3.00 or more proceeds go to ARF.
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
Thru April 3rd Cornerstone for the Arts application for 401Kids Scholarships
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FEBRUARY
16-18th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
18TH Minnetrista 10am Naturalist Chat by Robin Dugan
18th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
19th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
20th Muncie Children's Museum is open for President's Day!
25th Muncie Civic Theater presents MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES In Concert at 8:00pm.
25th Vera Mae's has Muncie Mardi Gras Maddness from 5-10pm lounge open until 2am. Call for details
25th Muncie Children's museum Free adm day thanks to sponsor DeFur Voran Law firm.
26th Muncie Children's Museum BSU music educators will be hosting an interactive & demonstration day, 2pm.
MARCH
2nd Minnestrista presents program from toddlers: What is a Bird? 9-9:30
3th Muncie Children's Museum from 3-7 p.m. Friends and Family Fun Night, Disabilities Awareness with Midwest HealthStrategies and the Physical Rehabilitation Center at Ball Memorial Hospital
3th-4th Muncie Civic Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream 8pm
4th Muncie Children's Museum 2 p.m.: Physical Disabilities with Midwest HealthStrategies and the Physical Rehabilitation Center at Ball Memorial Hospital
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ONGOING-Feb:
2nd-28th Gordy's presents: Alan Patrick, "The Indian Creek Drawings" with a portion of the proceeds going to Red-tail Conservancy.
2nd-28th Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of
the Blind. Various works of art.
MARCH
1-31st Blue Bottle coffee shop: Angel Mercado will exhibit oil paintings
1-31st Mitchell Place Gallery La Penumbra - The Eclipse, Printed Ephemera, by Adrian Tiu
1-April 9th Minnestrista Juried Art Show & Sale
1st - 31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Marilyn Derwenskus exhibit, "Reconfiguring Memories" , opening reception March 2nd 5-8pm
1st-31st Artworks Gallery presents Delta 8th grade art students did portraits of animals from ARF and turned these portraits into hand-colored linoleum block prints, students' work will be available to the public for a donation of $3.00 or more proceeds go to ARF.
21st- April 15th Cornerstone for the Arts: many workshops, for more information call 281-9503 or visit our website at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky
Thru April 3rd Cornerstone for the Arts application for 401Kids Scholarships
Friday, February 17, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie Indiana 2/17/02006
FEBRUARY
15-24 - 4th annual Juried Student Art show, grades K - 12 at Mitchcell Place Gallery. For more info, contact Tim Berg, tdberg@bsu.edu
16-18th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
18TH Minnetrista 10am Naturalist Chat by Robin Dugan
18th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
19th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
20th Muncie Children's Museum is open for President's Day!
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ONGOING:
2nd-28th Gordy's presents: Alan Patrick, "The Indian Creek Drawings" with a portion of the proceeds going to Red-tail Conservancy.
2nd-28th Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of
the Blind. Various works of art.
15-24 - 4th annual Juried Student Art show, grades K - 12 at Mitchcell Place Gallery. For more info, contact Tim Berg, tdberg@bsu.edu
16-18th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
18TH Minnetrista 10am Naturalist Chat by Robin Dugan
18th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
19th Muncie Children's Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
20th Muncie Children's Museum is open for President's Day!
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ONGOING:
2nd-28th Gordy's presents: Alan Patrick, "The Indian Creek Drawings" with a portion of the proceeds going to Red-tail Conservancy.
2nd-28th Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of
the Blind. Various works of art.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Student Art Exhibit at Mitchell Place Gallery
Mitchell Place Gallery's Fourth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit opens February
15 and runs through Feb. 24.
Opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Awards for grades K-5 are at 6:00, and those for grades 6-12 are at 7:00.
One hundred-seven works were entered for this
show by students from Muncie Community Schools, Delaware Community
Schools, Liberty-Perry Community Schools, Mt. Pleasant Township
Community Schools, as well as St. Lawrence School and Heritage Hall
Christian School.
Sixty-three works were chosen by juror Mary Carter,
Art Education faculty, B.S.U. Lovely art prizes have been donated by
Gordy Fine Art & Framing, The Artist Within, ArtMart, the College of
Architecture & Planning, B.S.U., Cornerstone Center For the Arts, Jack's
Camera, BSU Art professor Marilynn Derwenskus, and Mitchell Place
Gallery.
Costs for the show have been underwritten by a grant from
TrimMaster. MPG heartily thanks everyone for their generous support in
this endeavor!
15 and runs through Feb. 24.
Opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Awards for grades K-5 are at 6:00, and those for grades 6-12 are at 7:00.
One hundred-seven works were entered for this
show by students from Muncie Community Schools, Delaware Community
Schools, Liberty-Perry Community Schools, Mt. Pleasant Township
Community Schools, as well as St. Lawrence School and Heritage Hall
Christian School.
Sixty-three works were chosen by juror Mary Carter,
Art Education faculty, B.S.U. Lovely art prizes have been donated by
Gordy Fine Art & Framing, The Artist Within, ArtMart, the College of
Architecture & Planning, B.S.U., Cornerstone Center For the Arts, Jack's
Camera, BSU Art professor Marilynn Derwenskus, and Mitchell Place
Gallery.
Costs for the show have been underwritten by a grant from
TrimMaster. MPG heartily thanks everyone for their generous support in
this endeavor!
Friday, February 10, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie Indiana 2/10/2006
FEBRUARY
12th DOC’s Pre-Valentine Day Celebration 7-8:30pm
10-11th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
11th Muncie Children’s Guild International Night 2006 7pm-1am Horizon Center
11th FB Fogg presents Salon of Fine Hearts with five guest artist.
12th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 2pm
14th Minnetrista presents Slithering Snakes for 3 year olds, from 9-10am and 4-5pm; call for details.
14th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
18th Muncie Children’s Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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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 Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of the Blind. Various works of art.
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
Thru April 3rd Cornerstone for the Arts application for 401Kids Scholarships
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.
12th DOC’s Pre-Valentine Day Celebration 7-8:30pm
10-11th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
11th Muncie Children’s Guild International Night 2006 7pm-1am Horizon Center
11th FB Fogg presents Salon of Fine Hearts with five guest artist.
12th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 2pm
14th Minnetrista presents Slithering Snakes for 3 year olds, from 9-10am and 4-5pm; call for details.
14th Muncie Civic Theater presents Hello, Young Lovers; A Valentine Cabaret, 8pm
18th Muncie Children’s Museum Join the Ball State Arts Education Club for interactive projects celebrating African and African American art and artists on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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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 Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of the Blind. Various works of art.
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
Thru April 3rd Cornerstone for the Arts application for 401Kids Scholarships
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.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Muncie Gras Entertainment Schedule
Muncie Gras 2006
February 25th 7pm-2am.
Streets of Downtown Muncie
Sponsored by Bud Light, Downtown Development, WLBC, MAX, WERK
Bud Light Stage- South Walnut Street Gate
7-8:30: Jenny Devoe http://www.jdevoe.com/index.php
9-10-30: Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel http://mikemilligan.homestead.com
11-12: Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies http://www.redhotmojo.com/
12-1:30: Glitter Chariot http://www.glitterchariot.com/
North Walnut Street Gate
7-7:45- Mud Eye Joe
8-8:45- Mike Martin and Friends www.michaelmartinband.com
9-9:45- Annex http://www.theannexband.com
10-10:45- UpDawg
11-11:45- New Buck Creek Ramblers http://newbuckcreekramblers.com
12- 1:30- Stomping Ground http://stompinggroundband.net
Mechanical Bull-
Intersection of Jackson and Walnut
7-2
Street Beat Percussion Group
9-12
Wishbone
Loren Foley Freakshow http://www.freakshowfoley.com/Main.html
Center Stage
7-9:00: Southside Sound www.jeffellison.net
9:30- 2: Dark House Sweet http://www.darkhousesweet.com
Doc's
7-11- Walking Catfish http://www.walkingcatfish.net
12-3- Annex http://www.theannexband.com
Heorot
Joan Hamilton http://www.softsound.org/joan/perform.htm
February 25th 7pm-2am.
Streets of Downtown Muncie
Sponsored by Bud Light, Downtown Development, WLBC, MAX, WERK
Bud Light Stage- South Walnut Street Gate
7-8:30: Jenny Devoe http://www.jdevoe.com/index.php
9-10-30: Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel http://mikemilligan.homestead.com
11-12: Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies http://www.redhotmojo.com/
12-1:30: Glitter Chariot http://www.glitterchariot.com/
North Walnut Street Gate
7-7:45- Mud Eye Joe
8-8:45- Mike Martin and Friends www.michaelmartinband.com
9-9:45- Annex http://www.theannexband.com
10-10:45- UpDawg
11-11:45- New Buck Creek Ramblers http://newbuckcreekramblers.com
12- 1:30- Stomping Ground http://stompinggroundband.net
Mechanical Bull-
Intersection of Jackson and Walnut
7-2
Street Beat Percussion Group
9-12
Wishbone
Loren Foley Freakshow http://www.freakshowfoley.com/Main.html
Center Stage
7-9:00: Southside Sound www.jeffellison.net
9:30- 2: Dark House Sweet http://www.darkhousesweet.com
Doc's
7-11- Walking Catfish http://www.walkingcatfish.net
12-3- Annex http://www.theannexband.com
Heorot
Joan Hamilton http://www.softsound.org/joan/perform.htm
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Accepting Applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarships
Cornerstone Announces 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship
Applications Due April 3
Cornerstone Center for the Arts announces the April 3 deadline to submit applications for the 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program. The goal of this program is to provide full or partial scholarships to pay for arts lessons or classes for Delaware County students in 4th through 12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. The scholarships are designed for children who would not otherwise be enrolled in the arts.
Applications will be reviewed by Cornerstone’s scholarship committee who will then interview potential recipients and select the scholarship winners. Deadline for applications is April 3, 2006 with recipients notified by June 1, 2006. The scholarships will be available beginning September 5, 2006 for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Applications will be available at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main Street in Muncie. Office hours are Monday though Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information about the 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program, please call Lori Grice at Cornerstone Center for the Arts at (765) 281-9503, ext. 11.
Applications Due April 3
Cornerstone Center for the Arts announces the April 3 deadline to submit applications for the 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program. The goal of this program is to provide full or partial scholarships to pay for arts lessons or classes for Delaware County students in 4th through 12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. The scholarships are designed for children who would not otherwise be enrolled in the arts.
Applications will be reviewed by Cornerstone’s scholarship committee who will then interview potential recipients and select the scholarship winners. Deadline for applications is April 3, 2006 with recipients notified by June 1, 2006. The scholarships will be available beginning September 5, 2006 for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Applications will be available at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main Street in Muncie. Office hours are Monday though Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information about the 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program, please call Lori Grice at Cornerstone Center for the Arts at (765) 281-9503, ext. 11.
Friday, February 03, 2006
News from Downtown Muncie Indiana 2/3/2006
February
2nd-4th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 8:00pm
3rd Uncle Monte's presents Jazz from the 1920's, 30's, and 40's from 6-9pm. 600 S. Mulberry St. 281-1028
3rd DOC's: First Friday's presents Poppa Jazz and Blue News--also Doc and Phil will be playing from 7-9pm.
3rd Muncie Children't Museum Family Fun Night 3-7pm
Enjoy free family fun during Friends and Family Fun Night on Friday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Muncie Children's Museum.
All aboard! Take a ride on the MCM Express as you enjoy an evening full of fun and excitement with the Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club. See special model trains, take a tour of the control room, participate in crafts and activities and have a blast exploring the exhibits of the Muncie Children's Museum.
To learn more, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660.
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.
Discover inventions and contributions of African American inventors, scientists, engineers and architects as she reads from her book, Mrs. Townsend's Class. Meet creative characters such as Carbon Filament, Shoe Lasting Machine, the Ice Cream Cones, Traffic Signal and Railway Telegraph. This event is free with general Museum admission.
7th Minnestrista presents Sneak a Peek at the Beaks (for 4&5-Year-Olds) Tuesday, February 7, 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Beaks come in all shapes and sizes. We'll use everyday items that are shaped like beaks to experiment with crushing and tearing food like a bird. This program includes a visit to the Hunters of the Sky exhibit.
Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
9th Minnestrista 6-9pm Art Glass Fusion workshop for Adults, Thursday, February 9, 6-9 p.m.
Learn how to fuse a decorative glass frame and create your own design for a special gift worthy of display. Price includes all materials. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
11th - Muncie Children's Museum "Come As You Were" to International Night 2006
Who were you in high school? Were you an athlete, the homecoming queen or in the band? Take a trip back in time as the Muncie Children's Museum Guild hosts International Night on Saturday, February 11 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Horizon Convention Center. It's time to pull out those puffy prom dresses, flip up your shirt collars or try on your old bell bottoms and platform shoes for an exciting evening full of dinner, dancing and much more.
Reserve your tickets today. Tickets are $50.00 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Muncie Children's Museum. For information and to place your reservations, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
14th - Slithering Snakes (for 3-Year-Olds) at Minnetrista, Tuesday, February 14, 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m.
Explore the lives of snakes in Indiana. Visit reptiles that live at Minnetrista in the Discovery Cabin and feel their scales. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
15th - A Bird's Eye View (for 6&7-Year-Olds) at Minnetrista, Wednesday, February 15, 4-5 p.m.
Investigate why birds have such excellent sight and see how we as humans compare. Includes a visit to the Hunters of the Sky exhibit. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
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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 Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of the Blind. Various works of art.
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
Thru April 3rd Cornerstone for the Arts application for 401Kids Scholarships
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.
Various Dates: Muncie Civic Theater will present HELLO, YOUNG LOVERS: A Valentine Cabaret on February 10, 11, 14, 16, 17 & 18 at 8:00pm and February 12 at 2:00pm. The performances will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
2nd-4th Civic Theater presents a contemporary tragi-comedy JOE EGG 8:00pm
3rd Uncle Monte's presents Jazz from the 1920's, 30's, and 40's from 6-9pm. 600 S. Mulberry St. 281-1028
3rd DOC's: First Friday's presents Poppa Jazz and Blue News--also Doc and Phil will be playing from 7-9pm.
3rd Muncie Children't Museum Family Fun Night 3-7pm
Enjoy free family fun during Friends and Family Fun Night on Friday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Muncie Children's Museum.
All aboard! Take a ride on the MCM Express as you enjoy an evening full of fun and excitement with the Muncie and Western Model Railroad Club. See special model trains, take a tour of the control room, participate in crafts and activities and have a blast exploring the exhibits of the Muncie Children's Museum.
To learn more, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660.
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.
Discover inventions and contributions of African American inventors, scientists, engineers and architects as she reads from her book, Mrs. Townsend's Class. Meet creative characters such as Carbon Filament, Shoe Lasting Machine, the Ice Cream Cones, Traffic Signal and Railway Telegraph. This event is free with general Museum admission.
7th Minnestrista presents Sneak a Peek at the Beaks (for 4&5-Year-Olds) Tuesday, February 7, 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Beaks come in all shapes and sizes. We'll use everyday items that are shaped like beaks to experiment with crushing and tearing food like a bird. This program includes a visit to the Hunters of the Sky exhibit.
Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
9th Minnestrista 6-9pm Art Glass Fusion workshop for Adults, Thursday, February 9, 6-9 p.m.
Learn how to fuse a decorative glass frame and create your own design for a special gift worthy of display. Price includes all materials. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
11th - Muncie Children's Museum "Come As You Were" to International Night 2006
Who were you in high school? Were you an athlete, the homecoming queen or in the band? Take a trip back in time as the Muncie Children's Museum Guild hosts International Night on Saturday, February 11 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Horizon Convention Center. It's time to pull out those puffy prom dresses, flip up your shirt collars or try on your old bell bottoms and platform shoes for an exciting evening full of dinner, dancing and much more.
Reserve your tickets today. Tickets are $50.00 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Muncie Children's Museum. For information and to place your reservations, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
14th - Slithering Snakes (for 3-Year-Olds) at Minnetrista, Tuesday, February 14, 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m.
Explore the lives of snakes in Indiana. Visit reptiles that live at Minnetrista in the Discovery Cabin and feel their scales. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
15th - A Bird's Eye View (for 6&7-Year-Olds) at Minnetrista, Wednesday, February 15, 4-5 p.m.
Investigate why birds have such excellent sight and see how we as humans compare. Includes a visit to the Hunters of the Sky exhibit. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
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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 Blue Bottle features Ball State Sociology professor, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will exhibit watercolor.
2nd-28th Artist Within; stop in and see their monthly feature.
2nd-28th Artworks features: The Madison County Chapter of the Blind. Various works of art.
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
Thru April 3rd Cornerstone for the Arts application for 401Kids Scholarships
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.
Various Dates: Muncie Civic Theater will present HELLO, YOUNG LOVERS: A Valentine Cabaret on February 10, 11, 14, 16, 17 & 18 at 8:00pm and February 12 at 2:00pm. The performances will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Mardi Gras returns to Muncie, Indiana Feb. 25, 2006
Muncie Gras 2006
In The Streets of Downtown Muncie!
February 25, 2006 7:00p.m -2:00a.m.
Sponsored by: Bud Light, Backyard Broadcasting, and Downtown Development
Join us for the largest gated Mardi Gras celebration this side of the Mississippi! 11,000 people attended this gated event in 2005. Downtown restaurants and bars including, Heorot, Center Stage, Stirlings, Docs, The Fickle Peach, and the Mark IV, will all be participating in the festivities. To add to the excitement, we will get a helping hand from many other area bars including the Brass Depot, Pete's Duck Inn, 909 Grille, Red Dog Saloon, Hinees, End Zone, Bygones, Scoobie's and Dill Street! Get your tickets in advance from any of these locations.
Need a costume? Get everything you need early from our friends at Party Wizards, Pleasures or Priscilla's. Bead, Beads, and more Beads, you'll want them...we will have them!
Muncie Gras' Main Stage will bring some big name performances from the likes of Muncie's brightest homegirl,"Jennie Devoe", blues powerhouse "Mike Mulligan and Steamshovel", sizzling Cajun sounds from "Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies" as well as Florida based glam band "Glitter Chariot".
New to Muncie Gras this year is a local stage on the North end of Walnut Street with performances at the top of every hour from some of our favorite local talent, featuring:
"Mud Eye Joe", "Mike Martin and Friends", "Annex", "Updawg", "New Buck Creek Ramblers", and "Stomping Ground". Wheee!
Catch The "Walking Catfish" and the Annex @ Doc's, "Southside Sound" and "Dark House Sweet" at Center Stage, "Joan Hamilton" @ The Heorot, Indy based percussion group will keep the beat in the street, DJ's, drag shows, street performers, private parties and other assorted entertainment will abound. In case you are counting, that is seventeen live performances to catch all in one evening!
Want more excitement than that? See how long you can hold your seat on the "Mechanical Bull" There will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to create their own Mardi Gras experience.
The Downtown Trolley will run from 7:00p.m-3:00a.m from Downtown to the BSU Village and back. Pick it up anywhere on University Ave. between Wheeling and McKinnley every 7 minutes. We encourage responsible fun for everyone!
$10.00 pre-sale tickets are available at the following locations:
Downtown Development
The Fickle Peach
The Heorot
Stirlings
End Zone
ByGones
Scoobies
909 Grille
Hinees
Pete's Duck Inn
Dill Street
Red Dog
Brass Depot
Wright Financial Services
Miller Consign and Design
Cooper Sport Bowl
American Auto Service
Mickies Tax Service
Carpets Plus Color Tile
The University Club
Wine and Vine
T&L Waters
Pleasures
Priscilla's
Party Wizards
Lucas Door
Weidner Chevrolet
Cuidad Colonial Mexican Resturant
Lockerroom
Bio Life Plasma
Dragon Slayer Tattoo
Shep's Place
Lucky Rabbit Tattoo
***at time of release***
Tickets are $15.00 at the gate the night of the event.
This is a 21 and over event. All visitors will be asked for an ID at the gate!
Downtown Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8am on February 25th -noon February 26th.
***Walnut from Main to Charles
***Jackson and Adams from High to Mulberry
In The Streets of Downtown Muncie!
February 25, 2006 7:00p.m -2:00a.m.
Sponsored by: Bud Light, Backyard Broadcasting, and Downtown Development
Join us for the largest gated Mardi Gras celebration this side of the Mississippi! 11,000 people attended this gated event in 2005. Downtown restaurants and bars including, Heorot, Center Stage, Stirlings, Docs, The Fickle Peach, and the Mark IV, will all be participating in the festivities. To add to the excitement, we will get a helping hand from many other area bars including the Brass Depot, Pete's Duck Inn, 909 Grille, Red Dog Saloon, Hinees, End Zone, Bygones, Scoobie's and Dill Street! Get your tickets in advance from any of these locations.
Need a costume? Get everything you need early from our friends at Party Wizards, Pleasures or Priscilla's. Bead, Beads, and more Beads, you'll want them...we will have them!
Muncie Gras' Main Stage will bring some big name performances from the likes of Muncie's brightest homegirl,"Jennie Devoe", blues powerhouse "Mike Mulligan and Steamshovel", sizzling Cajun sounds from "Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies" as well as Florida based glam band "Glitter Chariot".
New to Muncie Gras this year is a local stage on the North end of Walnut Street with performances at the top of every hour from some of our favorite local talent, featuring:
"Mud Eye Joe", "Mike Martin and Friends", "Annex", "Updawg", "New Buck Creek Ramblers", and "Stomping Ground". Wheee!
Catch The "Walking Catfish" and the Annex @ Doc's, "Southside Sound" and "Dark House Sweet" at Center Stage, "Joan Hamilton" @ The Heorot, Indy based percussion group will keep the beat in the street, DJ's, drag shows, street performers, private parties and other assorted entertainment will abound. In case you are counting, that is seventeen live performances to catch all in one evening!
Want more excitement than that? See how long you can hold your seat on the "Mechanical Bull" There will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to create their own Mardi Gras experience.
The Downtown Trolley will run from 7:00p.m-3:00a.m from Downtown to the BSU Village and back. Pick it up anywhere on University Ave. between Wheeling and McKinnley every 7 minutes. We encourage responsible fun for everyone!
$10.00 pre-sale tickets are available at the following locations:
Downtown Development
The Fickle Peach
The Heorot
Stirlings
End Zone
ByGones
Scoobies
909 Grille
Hinees
Pete's Duck Inn
Dill Street
Red Dog
Brass Depot
Wright Financial Services
Miller Consign and Design
Cooper Sport Bowl
American Auto Service
Mickies Tax Service
Carpets Plus Color Tile
The University Club
Wine and Vine
T&L Waters
Pleasures
Priscilla's
Party Wizards
Lucas Door
Weidner Chevrolet
Cuidad Colonial Mexican Resturant
Lockerroom
Bio Life Plasma
Dragon Slayer Tattoo
Shep's Place
Lucky Rabbit Tattoo
***at time of release***
Tickets are $15.00 at the gate the night of the event.
This is a 21 and over event. All visitors will be asked for an ID at the gate!
Downtown Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8am on February 25th -noon February 26th.
***Walnut from Main to Charles
***Jackson and Adams from High to Mulberry
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