Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie held its first-ever Cornerstone Art Show, a juried art competition, on Wednesday, April 18th. Over 120 individuals participated in the competition, which was judged by six local artists: Julie Beck, Jasen Combs, April ElNaggar, Karen Karki, Danielle Linehan, and Lynette K. Waters-Whitesell.
Participants received prizes from local sponsors, including: Art Mart, Steak 'n Shake, Sunshine Cafe, The Artist Within, the Blue Bottle, Cassella's Kitchen, Kerasotes Theaters, Scotty's Brewhouse, Chili's, the Olive Garden, Clancy's Village Bowl, and Mancino's.
Other sponsors included Ontario Systems and J. Claus Enterprises.
The winners were:
K-5th
1st - Beauty of the Ruby by Madeline Douglas
2nd - Golden Lizard by Ashley Hutson
3rd - Aquafish by Tyler Cool
6th-8th: 2D
1st: The Good and the Bad by Kyrra Clevenger
2nd: A Day in the Sun by Devyn Wafer
3rd: Precarious Fruit by Sarah Hitchens
6-8th: 3D
1st: Glass Pendant by McKenzie Evans
2nd: Yellow Pot by Katie Holdren
3rd: Creature by Eve Inman
Best 6th-8th
Silver Wire Chain by Katie Holdren
9-12th: 2D
1st: Crown of Thorns by Rachael Janney
2nd: Pride by Megan Smith
3rd: Angel's Touch by Tawny Inman
9th-12th: 3D
1st: Valentine's Cake by Amber Wimmer
2nd: Plate of Sushi by Kaitlin Esham
3rd: White Vase with Vines by Amber Wimmer
Best 9th-12th
Pieces by David Freeman
Adult: 2D
1st: Derek by Emily Leiserson
2nd: Vainglory by Corrie Church
3rd: Inclined by Bill Inman
Adult: 3D
1st: Mask by Suzan Ashby
2nd: Earrings by Patricia A. Randle
3rd: Aristotle by Emily Leiserson
Best Adult
The Lost Sheep by Corrie Church
Best Overall
Sandy Streets by Emily Leiserson
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Spring Zing reminder
"Spring Zing" is this Saturday, April 28th, from 10 am-Midnight!
featuring...
"Snazzy Stuff" art festival from 10 am - 6 pm
"Jazzy Junk" rummage sale, free games and activities for kids.
"Twilight Zing" Downtown bars will have lots of live music starting at 7pm.
Among the evening activities:
The Artist Within will offer a SMOKE-FREE/ALCOHOL-FREE alternative from 7pm to midnight. Family friendly... LIVE MUSIC and a $5 FLAT STUDIO FEE! Refreshments available.
Doc's will host a "Punk Rock Prom," complete with prom decorations. Guests are expected to dress for the occasion. Admission is $5 at the door.
Final rounds of the cornhole tourney in the streets and at some of the other bars downtown.
It's supposed to be a beautiful day... come downtown for family fun.
featuring...
"Snazzy Stuff" art festival from 10 am - 6 pm
"Jazzy Junk" rummage sale, free games and activities for kids.
"Twilight Zing" Downtown bars will have lots of live music starting at 7pm.
Among the evening activities:
The Artist Within will offer a SMOKE-FREE/ALCOHOL-FREE alternative from 7pm to midnight. Family friendly... LIVE MUSIC and a $5 FLAT STUDIO FEE! Refreshments available.
Doc's will host a "Punk Rock Prom," complete with prom decorations. Guests are expected to dress for the occasion. Admission is $5 at the door.
Final rounds of the cornhole tourney in the streets and at some of the other bars downtown.
It's supposed to be a beautiful day... come downtown for family fun.
Volunteers Needed for BSU Orientation
The parents of Ball State University orientation students will be visiting Downtown Muncie again this year, and we need YOU to help show them around!
Parents will be dropped off Downtown on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:50am, between June 5th and July 13th.
Genny Gordy and Cheryl Crowder will offer "training sessions" to anyone who would like to volunteer to be a tour guide.
To see the dates and times that volunteers are still needed, please download the signup sheet from the following link:
http://www.munciedowntown.com/DBC/2007Orientation.pdf
If you are interested in helping out, please call Genny Gordy at 284-8422 or Cheryl Crowder at 289-7897.
Please take the time if you can, we need lots of volunteers! The tours are lots of fun, and the parents last year loved it.
Here is some more information, if you'd like to take part:
BSU Orientation Dates: Tuesdays Wednesday and Thursdays: 22 days
June 5-8, 19-22, 26-29
July 3-6 and 10-13
Drop off at Muncie Civic Theater @10:40
Return to Campus @ 11:50
Muncie Visitors Bureau will put together Downtown information bags for parents. If you would like to have your business/ event or other information included please provide 1500 pieces to the Visitors Bureau by May 21st.
We wil need two Downtown "Ambassadors"/tour guides for each of these dates. Genny Gordy has the sign-up list.
Once we have all of the dates filled, we will do a "dress rehearsal" with all interested ambassadors, so we are all on the same page. Date to be determined.
BSU is working on welcome banners for Walnut St. as well as welcome signs for everyone's windows.
We liked the idea of Red and white in window displays and flowerboxes throughout the visitation period.
It was pointed out that the parents want to buy things that say "Muncie". Postcards, tee-shirts, cups, mugs, ect. Inexpensive souvenirs are great!
Family Weekend discount cards. If you would like to be involved in a program to get families to return Downtown during this weekend with a special offer or discount, please get that information to Cheryl @ cherylleggs@ameritech.net ASAP so that we can get them designed for the downtown goodie bags. Family weekend is September 28-30.
We would like to do a drawing for "Downtown Dollars" with each visiting group. This could be a general gift certificate that the chosen merchant would honor, or a specifically donated prize for that day. $50 value? Check with Bob Hartley if you would like to donate a specific prize.
The students move into town on August 16th. First day of classes are August 20th.
Parents will be dropped off Downtown on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:50am, between June 5th and July 13th.
Genny Gordy and Cheryl Crowder will offer "training sessions" to anyone who would like to volunteer to be a tour guide.
To see the dates and times that volunteers are still needed, please download the signup sheet from the following link:
http://www.munciedowntown.com/DBC/2007Orientation.pdf
If you are interested in helping out, please call Genny Gordy at 284-8422 or Cheryl Crowder at 289-7897.
Please take the time if you can, we need lots of volunteers! The tours are lots of fun, and the parents last year loved it.
Here is some more information, if you'd like to take part:
BSU Orientation Dates: Tuesdays Wednesday and Thursdays: 22 days
June 5-8, 19-22, 26-29
July 3-6 and 10-13
Drop off at Muncie Civic Theater @10:40
Return to Campus @ 11:50
Muncie Visitors Bureau will put together Downtown information bags for parents. If you would like to have your business/ event or other information included please provide 1500 pieces to the Visitors Bureau by May 21st.
We wil need two Downtown "Ambassadors"/tour guides for each of these dates. Genny Gordy has the sign-up list.
Once we have all of the dates filled, we will do a "dress rehearsal" with all interested ambassadors, so we are all on the same page. Date to be determined.
BSU is working on welcome banners for Walnut St. as well as welcome signs for everyone's windows.
We liked the idea of Red and white in window displays and flowerboxes throughout the visitation period.
It was pointed out that the parents want to buy things that say "Muncie". Postcards, tee-shirts, cups, mugs, ect. Inexpensive souvenirs are great!
Family Weekend discount cards. If you would like to be involved in a program to get families to return Downtown during this weekend with a special offer or discount, please get that information to Cheryl @ cherylleggs@ameritech.net ASAP so that we can get them designed for the downtown goodie bags. Family weekend is September 28-30.
We would like to do a drawing for "Downtown Dollars" with each visiting group. This could be a general gift certificate that the chosen merchant would honor, or a specifically donated prize for that day. $50 value? Check with Bob Hartley if you would like to donate a specific prize.
The students move into town on August 16th. First day of classes are August 20th.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Cornerstone Celebration Open House
Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be featuring all classes on Sunday, April 29, 2007 in the afternoon from 3:00-6:00pm. The Celebration Open House is a time for students in the areas of dance, visual art, martial arts, language, writing, theatre, and music to showcase what they have been learning. There will be activities throughout the afternoon featuring arts and crafts, refreshments, dance circles, percussion ensembles, and more! This event is open to the public and a perfect chance to see what classes at Cornerstone are like.
Summer classes will be announced and registration will officially open. Come learn what Cornerstone is doing this summer!
General Information:
* What: Cornerstone Celebration Open House
* When: Sunday, April 29, 2007, 3:00-6:00pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: All ages
* Website: www.cornerstonearts.org
Summer classes will be announced and registration will officially open. Come learn what Cornerstone is doing this summer!
General Information:
* What: Cornerstone Celebration Open House
* When: Sunday, April 29, 2007, 3:00-6:00pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: All ages
* Website: www.cornerstonearts.org
Jewelry Workshop at Danner's
Danner's continues to expand our events calendar to include more
Workshops and Classes led by local artists and experts. Award-winning
local jeweler Janessa Erickson will teach a Workshop on how to make
Chandelier Earrings at Danner's!
On Saturday, May 12, 2007, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Danner's presents the
Chandelier Earrings Workshop with Janessa Erickson. The Workshop Fee is
$16 and includes all supplies. The Workshop will be limited to 8 people
and Advance Registration is suggested.
Janessa was recently featured in /The Star Press/ and is always a
top-seller in our Gift Shop. She has been featured in the Gift Shop
since we opened. Sign up today to learn how to make Chandelier Earrings
with sterling silver and beads. Janessa promises this is a Beginning
Level Class and that anyone can learn!
Danner's Owner, Susan Danner, says, "Oh, you all need to stop in our
Gift Shop to see the really elaborate fine pieces that Janessa has
brought in!"
Advance paid registration through Danner's is strongly recommended as
all Workshops will be limited in size.
*Danner's features a full line of new and used books for all ages and
interests, greeting cards, unique gifts, local artists' work, magazines,
calendars, journals, fine yarns, classes and workshops, book clubs, and
our Gift Shop and Knitting Nook. We specialize in special orders and
special service. Danner's has been a locally owned and operated
independent bookstore since 1975.*
Workshops and Classes led by local artists and experts. Award-winning
local jeweler Janessa Erickson will teach a Workshop on how to make
Chandelier Earrings at Danner's!
On Saturday, May 12, 2007, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Danner's presents the
Chandelier Earrings Workshop with Janessa Erickson. The Workshop Fee is
$16 and includes all supplies. The Workshop will be limited to 8 people
and Advance Registration is suggested.
Janessa was recently featured in /The Star Press/ and is always a
top-seller in our Gift Shop. She has been featured in the Gift Shop
since we opened. Sign up today to learn how to make Chandelier Earrings
with sterling silver and beads. Janessa promises this is a Beginning
Level Class and that anyone can learn!
Danner's Owner, Susan Danner, says, "Oh, you all need to stop in our
Gift Shop to see the really elaborate fine pieces that Janessa has
brought in!"
Advance paid registration through Danner's is strongly recommended as
all Workshops will be limited in size.
*Danner's features a full line of new and used books for all ages and
interests, greeting cards, unique gifts, local artists' work, magazines,
calendars, journals, fine yarns, classes and workshops, book clubs, and
our Gift Shop and Knitting Nook. We specialize in special orders and
special service. Danner's has been a locally owned and operated
independent bookstore since 1975.*
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
BSU Students to Present Downtown Economic Development Plans on April 25
STUDENTS FROM BALL STATE WILL BE PRESENTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR DOWNTOWN MUNCIE
Muncie, Indiana - Ball State Planning Students will be delivering Economic Development Plans for the Downtown on Wednesday, 1:30-3:30, April 25, 2007, at the Chamber of Commerce Horizon Convention Center Board Room, 401 South High Street.
The students will be covering a variety of topics, which include:
- Site Specific Economic Development Plan for the South End of Downtown
- Roundabout being constructed
- Roberts Hotel and Convention Center
- Bringing Ball State Students to the Downtown
- Economic Development Plan for Muncie Downtown as a whole
- Muncie's Downtown serving Muncie and Delaware County
- Bringing Delawareans to the Downtown
- Strategies to keep Downtown vital
- Revitalizing the Downtown
Hopefully these plans will induce an interest in the downtown, while promoting businesses to take a more proactive approach in stimulating the Downtown's economy. Furthermore, we hope that with the action plans presented, it can bring a better awareness to businesses in the downtown on what they can do and what they can work on.
"We hope that these plans will stimulate and educate businesses on the Downtown, so that they may invest in what is to be a bright future for Muncie's Downtown."
Contact Professor of Planning
Bruce Frankel 765-285-1963
Muncie, Indiana - Ball State Planning Students will be delivering Economic Development Plans for the Downtown on Wednesday, 1:30-3:30, April 25, 2007, at the Chamber of Commerce Horizon Convention Center Board Room, 401 South High Street.
The students will be covering a variety of topics, which include:
- Site Specific Economic Development Plan for the South End of Downtown
- Roundabout being constructed
- Roberts Hotel and Convention Center
- Bringing Ball State Students to the Downtown
- Economic Development Plan for Muncie Downtown as a whole
- Muncie's Downtown serving Muncie and Delaware County
- Bringing Delawareans to the Downtown
- Strategies to keep Downtown vital
- Revitalizing the Downtown
Hopefully these plans will induce an interest in the downtown, while promoting businesses to take a more proactive approach in stimulating the Downtown's economy. Furthermore, we hope that with the action plans presented, it can bring a better awareness to businesses in the downtown on what they can do and what they can work on.
"We hope that these plans will stimulate and educate businesses on the Downtown, so that they may invest in what is to be a bright future for Muncie's Downtown."
Contact Professor of Planning
Bruce Frankel 765-285-1963
Monday, April 23, 2007
Gallery 308 to Exhibit "The World of Fiber Art" in May
Throughout the month of May, Gallery 308 will present "The World of Fiber Art," works by Muncie fiber artist Martin George in conjunction with the Indianapolis fiber arts group known as INfiber.
Martin will also give a public presentation on the status of fiber art in today's art world on May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Gallery with his presentation of The World of Fiber Art. The Gallery is located at 308 East Main in downtown Muncie, adjacent to Jack's Camera Shop. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be provided.
With his formal background in Interior Design, Martin has been involved in fiber art since 1996, and has been a member of the INfiber group since 2004 as well as a member of the Indianapolis Quilt Guild and other national quilting organizations.
Martin will present a brief history on fiber art, and provide the audience with an overview on the status of fiber art in today's art world. One goal of this presentation is to begin a dialogue about "What Art Is" and can fiber art be categorized as art, or should it be considered a craft. Can art and craft be separated? Open discussion will be encouraged. The artist's goal is for participants to leave with some facts, but still be motivated to find out more.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit community-supported art gallery located at 308 East Main in Muncie, adjacent to Jack's Camera Shop. For information about exhibits and volunteer opportunities, contact the Gallery at 765-289-8575.
Martin will also give a public presentation on the status of fiber art in today's art world on May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Gallery with his presentation of The World of Fiber Art. The Gallery is located at 308 East Main in downtown Muncie, adjacent to Jack's Camera Shop. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be provided.
With his formal background in Interior Design, Martin has been involved in fiber art since 1996, and has been a member of the INfiber group since 2004 as well as a member of the Indianapolis Quilt Guild and other national quilting organizations.
Martin will present a brief history on fiber art, and provide the audience with an overview on the status of fiber art in today's art world. One goal of this presentation is to begin a dialogue about "What Art Is" and can fiber art be categorized as art, or should it be considered a craft. Can art and craft be separated? Open discussion will be encouraged. The artist's goal is for participants to leave with some facts, but still be motivated to find out more.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit community-supported art gallery located at 308 East Main in Muncie, adjacent to Jack's Camera Shop. For information about exhibits and volunteer opportunities, contact the Gallery at 765-289-8575.
Great American Songbook Cabaret at Main Street Studio Theatre
MAIN STREET STUDIO THEATRE will present THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK CABARET on May 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 at 8:00pm and May 20 at 2:00pm. The performances will be at The Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for College & younger. The production is rated G and is appropriate for all ages. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK CABARET is collection of songs and stories from the first half of the 20th Century highlighting jazz and Broadway composers in a traditional cabaret setting. Candlelit tables, seasonal refreshments and the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Richard Rogers, Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Jule Styne and Irving Berlin will set the mood as nostalgia fills the room at this unique musical event. Featured songs include "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart", "Stormy Weather", "Fly Me To the Moon", "Sentimental Journey", "You Made Me Love You" and "Someone to Watch Over Me". Audiences will be seated at four-top tables and a cash bar and seasonal refreshments will be available at all performances.
The musical evening is directed by Darrin Murrell and stars Karen Bartling, Jan Etchison, Linda Gilchrist, Marty Zigler and Elizabeth Ratchford. This and other cabaret shows are available for performances at private functions, parties, meetings, clubs and conventions. For rates and information call 765-288-PLAY.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK CABARET is collection of songs and stories from the first half of the 20th Century highlighting jazz and Broadway composers in a traditional cabaret setting. Candlelit tables, seasonal refreshments and the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Richard Rogers, Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Jule Styne and Irving Berlin will set the mood as nostalgia fills the room at this unique musical event. Featured songs include "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart", "Stormy Weather", "Fly Me To the Moon", "Sentimental Journey", "You Made Me Love You" and "Someone to Watch Over Me". Audiences will be seated at four-top tables and a cash bar and seasonal refreshments will be available at all performances.
The musical evening is directed by Darrin Murrell and stars Karen Bartling, Jan Etchison, Linda Gilchrist, Marty Zigler and Elizabeth Ratchford. This and other cabaret shows are available for performances at private functions, parties, meetings, clubs and conventions. For rates and information call 765-288-PLAY.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
May at The Artist Within
Longtime local art teacher, and co-owner of the Artist Within, Bob Hartley opens their gallery space to local high school artists. May at the Artist Within will feature artwork by advanced art students from Muncie Central and Muncie Southside. Art instructors Anny Delk, Britt Husman, George Huggins and Christine Royster have selected "the best of the best" from their advanced
two dimensional and three dimensional classes. The show will include drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 3 from 5-8 pm. The show runs from May 1-31, 2007.
The upper level gallery will showcase the work of Laura Blair. A native of Marion, Indiana, Miss Blair is a drawing and painting double major in the Art Department at Ball State University. Laura has exhibited her work in the Ball State Student Art Show, the Minnetrista Annual Juried Show, the Honeywell Center's Annual Photography Show and several group shows at the Artist Within. She will exhibit figure drawings done in a variety of mediums. Her life drawings reflect her interest in the figure and the fluid lines that make up its contour. "Drawn Nude" will run May 1-31, 2007 with an opening reception May 3rd from 5-8 pm.
Heidi J. Hale, local jewelry maker, will continue to teach jewelry classes at the Artist Within.
The Artist Within will continue to offer "Art Clay Silver" workshops. Marti Icenogle of Magickal Dragon Designs, Indianapolis, will be the instructor. She is a Senior Instructor for Art Clay Silver and a Level II Artisan for PMC (Precious Metal Clay).
Call for more details or to register.
It is not too early to make plans for Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within is taking applications for "Clay Camp 2007". "Primary" camp for 6-8 year olds will be held M-F July 9-13 from 9am-noon every day; "Intermediate" camp for 9-12 year olds will be held M-F July16-20 from 9am-noon every day. Karen Fisher, of the Art Mart, is offering "Back to Basics", two one week camps emphasizing the 2-D art disciplines of drawing, painting and printing. Her classes are held at the Village store and are: "Primary" grades K-3 June 18-22; "Intermediate" grades 4-6 June 25-29. All art campers will have their work displayed at Gallery 308 in August.
Contact the Artist Within, 765-289-7895 or the Art Mart, 765-284-2919 for more information or to register your child.
Local ceramic artist Kim Anderson will be in Italy May-June; her hand building clay classes and throwing instruction will resume upon her return. Already know how to throw...rent the wheel for $10/hour and we'll include the bisque firing! Check our calendar for hand building workshop dates and times.
For these activities or to sign up for classes and workshops call the Artist Within at 765-289-7895 or visit us online at www.theartistwithininc.com.
two dimensional and three dimensional classes. The show will include drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 3 from 5-8 pm. The show runs from May 1-31, 2007.
The upper level gallery will showcase the work of Laura Blair. A native of Marion, Indiana, Miss Blair is a drawing and painting double major in the Art Department at Ball State University. Laura has exhibited her work in the Ball State Student Art Show, the Minnetrista Annual Juried Show, the Honeywell Center's Annual Photography Show and several group shows at the Artist Within. She will exhibit figure drawings done in a variety of mediums. Her life drawings reflect her interest in the figure and the fluid lines that make up its contour. "Drawn Nude" will run May 1-31, 2007 with an opening reception May 3rd from 5-8 pm.
Heidi J. Hale, local jewelry maker, will continue to teach jewelry classes at the Artist Within.
The Artist Within will continue to offer "Art Clay Silver" workshops. Marti Icenogle of Magickal Dragon Designs, Indianapolis, will be the instructor. She is a Senior Instructor for Art Clay Silver and a Level II Artisan for PMC (Precious Metal Clay).
Call for more details or to register.
It is not too early to make plans for Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within is taking applications for "Clay Camp 2007". "Primary" camp for 6-8 year olds will be held M-F July 9-13 from 9am-noon every day; "Intermediate" camp for 9-12 year olds will be held M-F July16-20 from 9am-noon every day. Karen Fisher, of the Art Mart, is offering "Back to Basics", two one week camps emphasizing the 2-D art disciplines of drawing, painting and printing. Her classes are held at the Village store and are: "Primary" grades K-3 June 18-22; "Intermediate" grades 4-6 June 25-29. All art campers will have their work displayed at Gallery 308 in August.
Contact the Artist Within, 765-289-7895 or the Art Mart, 765-284-2919 for more information or to register your child.
Local ceramic artist Kim Anderson will be in Italy May-June; her hand building clay classes and throwing instruction will resume upon her return. Already know how to throw...rent the wheel for $10/hour and we'll include the bisque firing! Check our calendar for hand building workshop dates and times.
For these activities or to sign up for classes and workshops call the Artist Within at 765-289-7895 or visit us online at www.theartistwithininc.com.
21st Annual "A Taste of Muncie" Winners Announced
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that there were over 500 attendees to this year’s annual “A Taste of Muncie” a fundraiser to support the programs, events and building at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. The Committee and Cornerstone Staff want to thank the over 20 vendors who donated their product to this cause. We would also like to make mention that our thoughts are with the Clemmons family in light of the recent fire at the 909 Grille and their personal loss. We would like to thank the community for their continued support of this wonderful event and we look forward to seeing them at future events here at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. For information on upcoming events see our website at www.cornerstonearts.org .
Winners for this year’s “A Taste of Muncie”:
Best Appetizer: Vera Mae’s for their Spinach Feta Wontons with Tzatziki Sauce
Best Soup: Scotty’s Brewhouse for their Homemade Baked Potato Bacon Soup
Best Side: MCL Cafeteria for their Dressing
Best Sandwich: Pete’s Duck Inn for their BBQ Pork Sandwich
Best Entrée: Johnny Carino’s for their Chicken Milano
Best Dessert: Pete’s Duck Inn for their Peanut Butter Pie
Best Beverage: Dairy Dream for their Homemade Strawberry Lemonade & Homemade Root Beer Float
Best of Taste: Brother Jimmy’s & Pete’s Duck Inn (To our knowledge, this is the first time we’ve had a tie in any food category.)
Best Decoration: Johnny Carino’s and Dinner by Design for their decorations relevant to this year’s theme.
Cornerstone would like say a big THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, PC Attorneys-At-Law; Indiana Michigan Power & Backyard Broadcasting. For further information contact Brett A. Ellison, Director of Rentals & Events (765) 281-9503 or (765) 215-3380 (please do not publish phone numbers, for PSA Contacts only).
Winners for this year’s “A Taste of Muncie”:
Best Appetizer: Vera Mae’s for their Spinach Feta Wontons with Tzatziki Sauce
Best Soup: Scotty’s Brewhouse for their Homemade Baked Potato Bacon Soup
Best Side: MCL Cafeteria for their Dressing
Best Sandwich: Pete’s Duck Inn for their BBQ Pork Sandwich
Best Entrée: Johnny Carino’s for their Chicken Milano
Best Dessert: Pete’s Duck Inn for their Peanut Butter Pie
Best Beverage: Dairy Dream for their Homemade Strawberry Lemonade & Homemade Root Beer Float
Best of Taste: Brother Jimmy’s & Pete’s Duck Inn (To our knowledge, this is the first time we’ve had a tie in any food category.)
Best Decoration: Johnny Carino’s and Dinner by Design for their decorations relevant to this year’s theme.
Cornerstone would like say a big THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, PC Attorneys-At-Law; Indiana Michigan Power & Backyard Broadcasting. For further information contact Brett A. Ellison, Director of Rentals & Events (765) 281-9503 or (765) 215-3380 (please do not publish phone numbers, for PSA Contacts only).
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Downtown Business Council to Meet Tomorrow
The Muncie Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, April 18th, at 3:00 pm in The Star Press conference room, 345 S. High St. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged take the time to attend. Meetings typically last one hour.
Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. The DBC values the input of everyone downtown! Please spread the word, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be!
The next meeting date will be Wednesday, May 16th, at 3:00 pm in the Star Press conference room.
Listed below is the agenda for the April 18th meeting:
MDBC
Statement of Purpose
"The primary purpose of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is to create and maintain an environment for growth and expansion of businesses in the downtown area of Muncie, Indiana"
AGENDA
1. Welcome & Call to Order Andrew Dale
2. Committee Reports
A. Special Events & Volunteers Michael Martin
1. Co-Chairs
2. Sping Zing
3. BSU Downtown Parent Tours Update
B. Planning & Advocacy Andrew
1. Co-Chairs
2. Need 3-5 more committee members
C. Membership & Marketing Carey Hays
1. Co-Chairs
2. Membership Gathering Event
3. Distribution of Revised By-Laws Andrew
4. Announcements & Discussion
5. Adjournment
Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. The DBC values the input of everyone downtown! Please spread the word, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be!
The next meeting date will be Wednesday, May 16th, at 3:00 pm in the Star Press conference room.
Listed below is the agenda for the April 18th meeting:
MDBC
Statement of Purpose
"The primary purpose of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is to create and maintain an environment for growth and expansion of businesses in the downtown area of Muncie, Indiana"
AGENDA
1. Welcome & Call to Order Andrew Dale
2. Committee Reports
A. Special Events & Volunteers Michael Martin
1. Co-Chairs
2. Sping Zing
3. BSU Downtown Parent Tours Update
B. Planning & Advocacy Andrew
1. Co-Chairs
2. Need 3-5 more committee members
C. Membership & Marketing Carey Hays
1. Co-Chairs
2. Membership Gathering Event
3. Distribution of Revised By-Laws Andrew
4. Announcements & Discussion
5. Adjournment
Upcoming Events at Danner's Books ~ Gifts ~ Yarns
A NOTE FROM DOTTIE DANNER: Susan is turning 60! Please join us on
Saturday, April 21st at Danner's to help Susan celebrate her 60th
Birthday! We will celebrate from 10am to 5pm. A piece of Dottie's home-made cake for everyone! :)
The Knitting Nook at Danner's is proud to introduce the Real Men
Knitting Group! Every Tuesday, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, beginning on
Tuesday, April 10th, men of all levels of experience, even those who
want to learn how to knit, are encouraged to attend the Real Men
Knitting Group at Danner's. Cole Farrell, BookSeller/Knitter and Real
Man at Danner's will lead the group, with the help of Susan Danner,
Linda Gregory and Dottie Danner. There is no fee to attend any Knitting
Group at Danner's, nor registration. Danner's will have snacks, coffee
and soft drinks for all knitters.
Danner's welcomes local author Amber Rigby Grosjean to the bookstore on
Saturday, May 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the signing of her
new book, Cursed Blood. This book, the story of a woman who believes
that she is under a demonic curse when she is approached by a FBI agent
who claims he has a cure, is in the popular horror genre and is intended
for adults. Please come and meet this Muncie author!
On Saturday, May 19th, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Danner's presents the
Tarot Workshop with Sherita. This Workshop is open to everyone and is a
beginning introduction to what Sherita is best known in Muncie for,
tarot card readings. The Workshop Fee is $15. Sherita recommends that
each student bring their own deck of tarot cards to the Workshop.
Danner's has a wide selection of tarot cards available for purchase for
those who do not have their own.
On Saturday, June 2nd, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Danner's presents the
Basic Beginning Meditation Workshop with Sherita. This Workshop is open
to everyone and is for beginners. Sherita feels that her approach to
meditation is influenced by the Zen traditions. The Workshop Fee is $15.
On Saturday, June 16th, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Danner's presents the
Reiki Workshop with Sherita. Reiki is the Japanese art of hands-on
healing without energy depletion. This Workshop is open to everyone and
is for beginners learning the art and for those interested in healing
with Sherita. The Workshop Fee is $15. Sherita recommends purchasing
Diane Stein's book, Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient
Healing Art, at Danner's for $18.95 for further instruction.
Continuing our year-long mission to raise awareness and funds for a
different local cause each month, Danner's has chosen Take Five
Community Outreach at 225 West Main Street in Muncie to help for the
Month of April. (http://www.takefiveoutreach.org)
Please join Danner's in supporting this very worthy cause by donating
money and goods to Take Five Community Outreach. All donations may be
dropped off at Danner's through the month of April.
Danner's features a full line of new and used books for all ages and
interests, greeting cards, unique gifts, local artists' work, magazines,
calendars, journals, fine yarns, classes and workshops, book clubs, and
our Gift Shop and Knitting Nook. We specialize in special orders and
special service. Danner's has been a locally owned and operated
independent bookstore since 1975.
Danner's Books - Gifts - Yarns
1316 North Wheeling Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47303
(765) 288-1122
www.DannersBooks.com
Saturday, April 21st at Danner's to help Susan celebrate her 60th
Birthday! We will celebrate from 10am to 5pm. A piece of Dottie's home-made cake for everyone! :)
The Knitting Nook at Danner's is proud to introduce the Real Men
Knitting Group! Every Tuesday, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, beginning on
Tuesday, April 10th, men of all levels of experience, even those who
want to learn how to knit, are encouraged to attend the Real Men
Knitting Group at Danner's. Cole Farrell, BookSeller/Knitter and Real
Man at Danner's will lead the group, with the help of Susan Danner,
Linda Gregory and Dottie Danner. There is no fee to attend any Knitting
Group at Danner's, nor registration. Danner's will have snacks, coffee
and soft drinks for all knitters.
Danner's welcomes local author Amber Rigby Grosjean to the bookstore on
Saturday, May 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the signing of her
new book, Cursed Blood. This book, the story of a woman who believes
that she is under a demonic curse when she is approached by a FBI agent
who claims he has a cure, is in the popular horror genre and is intended
for adults. Please come and meet this Muncie author!
On Saturday, May 19th, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Danner's presents the
Tarot Workshop with Sherita. This Workshop is open to everyone and is a
beginning introduction to what Sherita is best known in Muncie for,
tarot card readings. The Workshop Fee is $15. Sherita recommends that
each student bring their own deck of tarot cards to the Workshop.
Danner's has a wide selection of tarot cards available for purchase for
those who do not have their own.
On Saturday, June 2nd, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Danner's presents the
Basic Beginning Meditation Workshop with Sherita. This Workshop is open
to everyone and is for beginners. Sherita feels that her approach to
meditation is influenced by the Zen traditions. The Workshop Fee is $15.
On Saturday, June 16th, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Danner's presents the
Reiki Workshop with Sherita. Reiki is the Japanese art of hands-on
healing without energy depletion. This Workshop is open to everyone and
is for beginners learning the art and for those interested in healing
with Sherita. The Workshop Fee is $15. Sherita recommends purchasing
Diane Stein's book, Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient
Healing Art, at Danner's for $18.95 for further instruction.
Continuing our year-long mission to raise awareness and funds for a
different local cause each month, Danner's has chosen Take Five
Community Outreach at 225 West Main Street in Muncie to help for the
Month of April. (http://www.takefiveoutreach.org)
Please join Danner's in supporting this very worthy cause by donating
money and goods to Take Five Community Outreach. All donations may be
dropped off at Danner's through the month of April.
Danner's features a full line of new and used books for all ages and
interests, greeting cards, unique gifts, local artists' work, magazines,
calendars, journals, fine yarns, classes and workshops, book clubs, and
our Gift Shop and Knitting Nook. We specialize in special orders and
special service. Danner's has been a locally owned and operated
independent bookstore since 1975.
Danner's Books - Gifts - Yarns
1316 North Wheeling Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47303
(765) 288-1122
www.DannersBooks.com
Friday, April 13, 2007
Weekly Downtown E-News 4/13/2007
DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Muncie Downtown Business Council will have a meeting next Wednesday, April 18th, at 3pm in the Star Press Conference Room. Downtown Business Council is open to anyone, and not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend. Please spread the word, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be!
APRIL EVENTS :
13th - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
13 - Gallery 308 presents a lecture on watermedia by local artist, Marilynn Derwenskus, at the Gallery. The Friday April 13 lecture is free and starts at 7 p.m. in the classroom of Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. For more information or to register, contact Karen Fisher at Art Mart (765)284-2919 or e-mail artmartyr3@aol.com.
14th - Gallery 308 presents a workshop on watermedia by local artist, Marilynn Derwenskus, at the Gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the classroom of Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Workshop participants are invited to bring a "brown bag" lunch to the Gallery on Saturday. Space for the workshop is limited to 18 participants, and a registration fee is charged. For more information or to register, contact Karen Fisher at Art Mart (765)284-2919 or e-mail artmartyr3@aol.com.
14th - Beaded Memory-Wire Bracelet Workshop with award-winning jeweler Janessa Erickson Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Registration fee Includes all supplies. Workshop limited to 10 people. Advance Registration is suggested. Danner's: Books*Gifts*Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Avenue Muncie, Indiana 47304 (765) 288-1122
14h - Remember to Remember: A Group Discussion of The Secret at Danner's Books * Gifts * Yarn from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. This event is FREE and open to everyone - please join un in discovering The Secret!
14th - Cornerstone Center for the Arts: The Big Read Sat. 4-6pm, the book for this year is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
14th - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
18th - The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, April 18th, at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at The Star Press building, 345 S. High St. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend.
18th - Wellness Wednesdays every third Wednesday at the Wysor Street depot, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Delaware County Health Department staff will offer free blood pressure and glucose testing. Cholesterol screening is also available for a small charge. For questions, contact Angel Silvers at Cardinal Greenway, Inc. 287-0399.
18th - Cornerstone Juried Art Competition from 5:00-8:00pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Works can be submitted the week of April 2nd-6th at Cornerstone, 520 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. The Cornerstone Art Show is open to all ages K through adult, and works in any 2-D or 3-D medium on any theme. Submission & Registration forms can be downloaded online at www.cornerstonearts.org or pick them up at Cornerstone.
19th - Ribbon cutting event for Cardinal Greenway at 11:30 am at the Losantville Trailhead located on Main St. (from Muncie, take 35 past Hwy 36, left on Main St.)
20th-21st - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
21st - Muncie Children's Museum - Children's Health Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission all day.
22nd - A Taste of Muncie returns to Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St on Sunday, April 22, from 4 to 6 pm. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free admission all day! Don't miss Music on the Move with the Muncie Symphony from 11 a.m. until Noon.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum will also be hosting the "Building Better Futures for All Children" Fair from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Council of Delaware County and VSA Arts of Indiana. Don't miss "Babar Does Yoga" at 10 a.m., Kids on the Block at Noon and Dance and Movement with Sally Leist at 1 pm.
28th - Spring Zing 2007: Downtown Development/Sanitary District and East Central Recycling welcomes everyone downtown from 10am-midnight. There will be games, tournaments, music, races, rummage and sidewalk sales....and of course food and drinks!!!
27th-28th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at 7:30 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
27th-28th - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at 2:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
APRIL ONGOING:
Through April 19th - Cornerstone for the Arts offers Arts Adventure Program for more details go to www.cornerstonearts.org or call Robby Tompkins 281-9503
Through April 28th - Watermedia artist Marilynn Derwenskus will display new works in a new exhibit at Gallery 308 from April 4-28. The opening reception for the exhibit will be April 5 at the gallery. The event is a chance for the public to meet the artist. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.
Through April - Artist Within will feature artwork by three Ball State University seniors: Megan King will exhibit multiple exposure photographs in her solo show entitled "Unconscious Prompts"; and Ben Beaty and TroyReutebuch will have a two-man Senior Thesis Show of drawings and paintings.
Through April 29 - Muncie Children's Museum. Kangaroo Crossing exhibit - enjoy a trip to the "land down under". The Australian exhibit gives visitors the oppportunity to hop over the horizon and learn about Aussie life. Included with regular admission; free to members. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Through April - Muncie Children's Museum - Pre-School Clubs. Train Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Dino Club meets on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Messy Stuff Art Club meets on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. Registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Thru April 29th Minnetrista presents: Flip It, Fold It, and Figure it Out hands on exhibit. Call (765) 213-3549 for information.
Through April 30 Beginning Dance classes at High St. United Methodist Church 219 S. High St., Muncie with Melodie Carr call for details: 765-749-9080 (c) 765-286-8828 (h) Beginning Ballroom: 6:30-7:30pm Beginning Swing: 7:30-8:30pm Salsa+: 8:30-9:30pm
Through April 30th- Danner's Books * Gifts * Yarn will be collecting donations for "Take 5 Community Outreach." Donations of all toiletries, first aid, laundry, and household supplies are particularly welcome, as are funds Danner's will collect funds and goods for a different local cause during each month of 2007. For more information vist www.dannersbooks.com.
Thru May 13th Minnetrista presents: The Magic School Bus Kicks up a Storm, a bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit created by The Children's Museum of Houston and based on the best-selling Scholastic books and the ever-popular television series.. Call (765) 213-3549 for information.
Through June 24th - Take a journey along the Wabash River with local artists David Dale and Jim Faulkner. Minnetrista will host River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash March 24- June 24. For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
MAY EVENTS :
30th - Minnetrista: Homeschool Workshop--Wetland Wisdom 1-3pm. There is a small admission charge for students; Parents, FREE. Registration deadline: Friday, March 23.
31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday - Free Admission all day. Don't miss "Music On The Move" with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra at 11 a.m. Free Saturdays are sponsored by Muncie Sunrise Rotary in memory of Pat Moore.
31st - Cornerstone for the Arts: Cook and Belle, Carl Storie, Sonny Johnson and others will take part in "A Concert of Substance" a fund-raiser for YWCA @ 7pm
MAY ONGOING :
Through May - Artist Within will feature artwork from advanced art students at Muncie Central and Muncie Southside. Opening reception Thurs. 5/3 from 5-8pm.
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
Send information to be added to the downtown website to info@munciedowntown.com.
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APRIL EVENTS :
13th - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
13 - Gallery 308 presents a lecture on watermedia by local artist, Marilynn Derwenskus, at the Gallery. The Friday April 13 lecture is free and starts at 7 p.m. in the classroom of Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. For more information or to register, contact Karen Fisher at Art Mart (765)284-2919 or e-mail artmartyr3@aol.com.
14th - Gallery 308 presents a workshop on watermedia by local artist, Marilynn Derwenskus, at the Gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the classroom of Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Workshop participants are invited to bring a "brown bag" lunch to the Gallery on Saturday. Space for the workshop is limited to 18 participants, and a registration fee is charged. For more information or to register, contact Karen Fisher at Art Mart (765)284-2919 or e-mail artmartyr3@aol.com.
14th - Beaded Memory-Wire Bracelet Workshop with award-winning jeweler Janessa Erickson Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Registration fee Includes all supplies. Workshop limited to 10 people. Advance Registration is suggested. Danner's: Books*Gifts*Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Avenue Muncie, Indiana 47304 (765) 288-1122
14h - Remember to Remember: A Group Discussion of The Secret at Danner's Books * Gifts * Yarn from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. This event is FREE and open to everyone - please join un in discovering The Secret!
14th - Cornerstone Center for the Arts: The Big Read Sat. 4-6pm, the book for this year is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
14th - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
18th - The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, April 18th, at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at The Star Press building, 345 S. High St. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend.
18th - Wellness Wednesdays every third Wednesday at the Wysor Street depot, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Delaware County Health Department staff will offer free blood pressure and glucose testing. Cholesterol screening is also available for a small charge. For questions, contact Angel Silvers at Cardinal Greenway, Inc. 287-0399.
18th - Cornerstone Juried Art Competition from 5:00-8:00pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Works can be submitted the week of April 2nd-6th at Cornerstone, 520 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. The Cornerstone Art Show is open to all ages K through adult, and works in any 2-D or 3-D medium on any theme. Submission & Registration forms can be downloaded online at www.cornerstonearts.org or pick them up at Cornerstone.
19th - Ribbon cutting event for Cardinal Greenway at 11:30 am at the Losantville Trailhead located on Main St. (from Muncie, take 35 past Hwy 36, left on Main St.)
20th-21st - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
21st - Muncie Children's Museum - Children's Health Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission all day.
22nd - A Taste of Muncie returns to Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St on Sunday, April 22, from 4 to 6 pm. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free admission all day! Don't miss Music on the Move with the Muncie Symphony from 11 a.m. until Noon.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum will also be hosting the "Building Better Futures for All Children" Fair from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Council of Delaware County and VSA Arts of Indiana. Don't miss "Babar Does Yoga" at 10 a.m., Kids on the Block at Noon and Dance and Movement with Sally Leist at 1 pm.
28th - Spring Zing 2007: Downtown Development/Sanitary District and East Central Recycling welcomes everyone downtown from 10am-midnight. There will be games, tournaments, music, races, rummage and sidewalk sales....and of course food and drinks!!!
27th-28th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at 7:30 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
27th-28th - Main Street Studio Theatre presents HAIR at 8:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at 2:00 pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.
APRIL ONGOING:
Through April 19th - Cornerstone for the Arts offers Arts Adventure Program for more details go to www.cornerstonearts.org or call Robby Tompkins 281-9503
Through April 28th - Watermedia artist Marilynn Derwenskus will display new works in a new exhibit at Gallery 308 from April 4-28. The opening reception for the exhibit will be April 5 at the gallery. The event is a chance for the public to meet the artist. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.
Through April - Artist Within will feature artwork by three Ball State University seniors: Megan King will exhibit multiple exposure photographs in her solo show entitled "Unconscious Prompts"; and Ben Beaty and TroyReutebuch will have a two-man Senior Thesis Show of drawings and paintings.
Through April 29 - Muncie Children's Museum. Kangaroo Crossing exhibit - enjoy a trip to the "land down under". The Australian exhibit gives visitors the oppportunity to hop over the horizon and learn about Aussie life. Included with regular admission; free to members. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Through April - Muncie Children's Museum - Pre-School Clubs. Train Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Dino Club meets on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Messy Stuff Art Club meets on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. Registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Thru April 29th Minnetrista presents: Flip It, Fold It, and Figure it Out hands on exhibit. Call (765) 213-3549 for information.
Through April 30 Beginning Dance classes at High St. United Methodist Church 219 S. High St., Muncie with Melodie Carr call for details: 765-749-9080 (c) 765-286-8828 (h) Beginning Ballroom: 6:30-7:30pm Beginning Swing: 7:30-8:30pm Salsa+: 8:30-9:30pm
Through April 30th- Danner's Books * Gifts * Yarn will be collecting donations for "Take 5 Community Outreach." Donations of all toiletries, first aid, laundry, and household supplies are particularly welcome, as are funds Danner's will collect funds and goods for a different local cause during each month of 2007. For more information vist www.dannersbooks.com.
Thru May 13th Minnetrista presents: The Magic School Bus Kicks up a Storm, a bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit created by The Children's Museum of Houston and based on the best-selling Scholastic books and the ever-popular television series.. Call (765) 213-3549 for information.
Through June 24th - Take a journey along the Wabash River with local artists David Dale and Jim Faulkner. Minnetrista will host River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash March 24- June 24. For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
MAY EVENTS :
30th - Minnetrista: Homeschool Workshop--Wetland Wisdom 1-3pm. There is a small admission charge for students; Parents, FREE. Registration deadline: Friday, March 23.
31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday - Free Admission all day. Don't miss "Music On The Move" with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra at 11 a.m. Free Saturdays are sponsored by Muncie Sunrise Rotary in memory of Pat Moore.
31st - Cornerstone for the Arts: Cook and Belle, Carl Storie, Sonny Johnson and others will take part in "A Concert of Substance" a fund-raiser for YWCA @ 7pm
MAY ONGOING :
Through May - Artist Within will feature artwork from advanced art students at Muncie Central and Muncie Southside. Opening reception Thurs. 5/3 from 5-8pm.
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
Send information to be added to the downtown website to info@munciedowntown.com.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
Governor to Cut Ribbon on New Greenway Trail
For those of you who love to walk, run, rollerblade, horseback ride, or bike, Cardinal Greenway is about to officially open fourteen new miles of Greenway. Seven paved miles and seven additional equestrian miles extend the Cardinal from CR 534, near Prairie Creek Reservoir, just past Hwy 36 to the town of Losantville.
On Thursday, April 19, 2007, Governor Mitch Daniels, will cut the ribbon to open this new section.
"It's a great honor to host the Governor," said Teresa Willman, Cardinal Greenway Board President.
"His presence underscores the priority he places on trails as a way to continue to boost the economic impact that trails bring with them," she said.
In May, 2006, Governor Daniels doubled trail funding and often speaks about trails when he discusses economic impact. He has been known to say "we don't have beaches or mountains, but Indiana is great trail country and anything we can build to attract more people to our state, or to keep young people from leaving our state, I'm all for it." (paraphrased)
For more information on the ribbon-cutting event, or trails in general, contact Lenette Freeman, Cardinal Greenway Executive Director.
Cardinal Greenway, Inc.
Phone: 765-287-0399
Fax:: 765-287-0396
www.cardinalgreenways.org
Connecting East Central Indiana
On Thursday, April 19, 2007, Governor Mitch Daniels, will cut the ribbon to open this new section.
"It's a great honor to host the Governor," said Teresa Willman, Cardinal Greenway Board President.
"His presence underscores the priority he places on trails as a way to continue to boost the economic impact that trails bring with them," she said.
In May, 2006, Governor Daniels doubled trail funding and often speaks about trails when he discusses economic impact. He has been known to say "we don't have beaches or mountains, but Indiana is great trail country and anything we can build to attract more people to our state, or to keep young people from leaving our state, I'm all for it." (paraphrased)
For more information on the ribbon-cutting event, or trails in general, contact Lenette Freeman, Cardinal Greenway Executive Director.
Cardinal Greenway, Inc.
Phone: 765-287-0399
Fax:: 765-287-0396
www.cardinalgreenways.org
Connecting East Central Indiana
Monday, April 09, 2007
Featured Artists Announced for Cornerstone Art Show
The first Cornerstone Art Show, a juried competition, will take place at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 18th from 5-8 pm. There will be six featured local artists at the competition. These artists will have their own galleries at the competition and will judge the numerous public entries.
Featured Artists:
* Julie Beck: (Graphic Design) Beck is a senior at Taylor University and is majoring in Visual Arts/New Media. She interned at Stratum Development in Illinois.
* Jasen Combs: (Ceramics) Combs received his BFA in Ceramics from Ball State University. He is an experienced potter who also works at Cornerstone.
* April ElNaggar: (Pottery) ElNaggar received her Masters of Visual Arts from Ball State. She owns her own studio, The Potter's Hands, where she teaches classes.
* Karen Karki: (Photography) Karki studied art at Taylor University. She owns her own freelance photography business.
* Danielle Linehan: (Mixed Media) Linehan operates Danielle Paulson Photography. She plans on continuing her education at George Mason University.
* Lynette K. Waters-Whitesell: (Painting) Whitesell has received many awards and recognitions for her graphic design work. She also received a grant for her work with digital transfers.
These artists will also be giving educational presentations during the day that have been coordinated through local schools.
General Information:
* What: Cornerstone Art Show - Juried Art Competition
* When: Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 5:00 - 8:00pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: All ages
* Website: www.cornerstonearts.org
For more information about the Cornerstone Art Show, contact Liz Ranfeld, Education Assistant at 765.281.9503 or lranfeld@cornerstonearts.org.
Featured Artists:
* Julie Beck: (Graphic Design) Beck is a senior at Taylor University and is majoring in Visual Arts/New Media. She interned at Stratum Development in Illinois.
* Jasen Combs: (Ceramics) Combs received his BFA in Ceramics from Ball State University. He is an experienced potter who also works at Cornerstone.
* April ElNaggar: (Pottery) ElNaggar received her Masters of Visual Arts from Ball State. She owns her own studio, The Potter's Hands, where she teaches classes.
* Karen Karki: (Photography) Karki studied art at Taylor University. She owns her own freelance photography business.
* Danielle Linehan: (Mixed Media) Linehan operates Danielle Paulson Photography. She plans on continuing her education at George Mason University.
* Lynette K. Waters-Whitesell: (Painting) Whitesell has received many awards and recognitions for her graphic design work. She also received a grant for her work with digital transfers.
These artists will also be giving educational presentations during the day that have been coordinated through local schools.
General Information:
* What: Cornerstone Art Show - Juried Art Competition
* When: Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 5:00 - 8:00pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: All ages
* Website: www.cornerstonearts.org
For more information about the Cornerstone Art Show, contact Liz Ranfeld, Education Assistant at 765.281.9503 or lranfeld@cornerstonearts.org.
Downtown Spring Zing 2007 Set for April 28
Bring the whole family downtown for 'Spring Zing 2007' in the streets of Downtown Muncie, April 28th, 2007 from 10:00am to Midnight.
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development Muncie Sanitary District and East Central Recycling
It's the first party of Spring in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! Everyone is welcome and we are ready to play all day long and into the evening!
Snazzy Stuff Art Sale, 10am - 6pm.
Local and Regional artists will offer a plethora of tasteful treasures for your collecting pleasure. Demonstrations and kids crafts available throughout the day.
Jazzy Junk Rummage and Sidewalk Sale, 10am - 6pm
Downtown Merchants and Residents will clean out their closets, storerooms, basements and shelves bringing to Walnut and Charles Street some of the jazziest junk and snazziest stuff you have ever seen… great bargains and sales abound! This is not your average sidewalk or rummage sale!
Zig Zag Zing! 10am - 6pm
Muncie Sanitary District will sponsor tons of activities for kids and grownups with some of the most creative games that only the Blue Crew and Downtown Development could possibly dream up! Toter Races, big blue bag toss, guess the can Wish the Fish race, and more! Straight up fun for the whole family.
Area youth organizations will be on hand to sign up kids for all kinds of summer activities from little league to ballet classes. Each organization will also provide a fun activity for your family's enjoyment.
Family fun and activities provided by your local primary election candidates. They will be with us all day and into the evening. Ladder golf, Inflatable games, hula hoop contest and many others. Meet, Greet and Enjoy!
Spring Zing Cornhole tournament in the streets. Sign up your team now at any of the following locations: The Fickle Peach, Back Stage, White River Landing, Taste of Texas, Heorot, Docs, 909 Grille. 6 Teams per venue. 2 players per team.
The Twilight Zing, 6pm - 12am
Food, Live Music, Beer Gardens, Final Rounds of Spring Zing Cornhole tourney.
Fun for all ages!
MITS Trolley will run an extended Late Loop to campus with service beginning @ 6pm.
For more information or to reserve a booth space contact Muncie Downtown Development at (765) 282-7897.
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development Muncie Sanitary District and East Central Recycling
It's the first party of Spring in the Streets of Downtown Muncie! Everyone is welcome and we are ready to play all day long and into the evening!
Snazzy Stuff Art Sale, 10am - 6pm.
Local and Regional artists will offer a plethora of tasteful treasures for your collecting pleasure. Demonstrations and kids crafts available throughout the day.
Jazzy Junk Rummage and Sidewalk Sale, 10am - 6pm
Downtown Merchants and Residents will clean out their closets, storerooms, basements and shelves bringing to Walnut and Charles Street some of the jazziest junk and snazziest stuff you have ever seen… great bargains and sales abound! This is not your average sidewalk or rummage sale!
Zig Zag Zing! 10am - 6pm
Muncie Sanitary District will sponsor tons of activities for kids and grownups with some of the most creative games that only the Blue Crew and Downtown Development could possibly dream up! Toter Races, big blue bag toss, guess the can Wish the Fish race, and more! Straight up fun for the whole family.
Area youth organizations will be on hand to sign up kids for all kinds of summer activities from little league to ballet classes. Each organization will also provide a fun activity for your family's enjoyment.
Family fun and activities provided by your local primary election candidates. They will be with us all day and into the evening. Ladder golf, Inflatable games, hula hoop contest and many others. Meet, Greet and Enjoy!
Spring Zing Cornhole tournament in the streets. Sign up your team now at any of the following locations: The Fickle Peach, Back Stage, White River Landing, Taste of Texas, Heorot, Docs, 909 Grille. 6 Teams per venue. 2 players per team.
The Twilight Zing, 6pm - 12am
Food, Live Music, Beer Gardens, Final Rounds of Spring Zing Cornhole tourney.
Fun for all ages!
MITS Trolley will run an extended Late Loop to campus with service beginning @ 6pm.
For more information or to reserve a booth space contact Muncie Downtown Development at (765) 282-7897.
Monday, April 02, 2007
21st Annual A Taste of Muncie is April 22
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2007 A Taste of Muncie. In its 21st year, the Taste will be held on April 22, 2007 in the Historic Cornerstone Center for the Arts Building at 520 E Main St, Muncie, Indiana.
The proceeds from this event benefit Cornerstone Center for the Arts as we work to provide educational programs and events in this historic setting.
Tickets are $20 per person or $18 per person for groups of 10 or more.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
www.cornerstonearts.org
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Box Office
(765) 289-9687
Panera Bread
Downtown Development
Beef O’ Brady’s
Muncie Visitors Bureau
Pizza Hut (Wheeling Ave only)
Pete’s Duck Inn
Sponsored by:
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, PC; WLBC, WERK, MAX, ESPN Radio’s, Indiana Michigan Power, Cornerstone Center for the Arts
The proceeds from this event benefit Cornerstone Center for the Arts as we work to provide educational programs and events in this historic setting.
Tickets are $20 per person or $18 per person for groups of 10 or more.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
www.cornerstonearts.org
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Box Office
(765) 289-9687
Panera Bread
Downtown Development
Beef O’ Brady’s
Muncie Visitors Bureau
Pizza Hut (Wheeling Ave only)
Pete’s Duck Inn
Sponsored by:
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, PC; WLBC, WERK, MAX, ESPN Radio’s, Indiana Michigan Power, Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Meet the Artists at First Thursdays in Downtown Muncie
Downtown Muncie, Indiana celebrates the arts on the first Thursday evenings of every month from 5 to 8 pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings for the month and host meet-the-artist receptions; and our specialty shops are open late on this evening for a free, family fun event. Visit www.munciedowntown.com for details.
Some of the gallery events at the next First Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8pm:
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~ The Artist Within, 313 S Walnut Street - 765-289-7895 ~
April at the Artist Within will feature artwork by three Ball State University seniors. Megan King will exhibit multiple exposure photographs in her solo show entitled "Unconscious Prompts". Ben Beaty and Troy Reutebuch will have a two-man Senior Thesis Show of drawings and paintings. Both will be graduated from the Ball State University Art Department.
Megan is finishing her B.F.A. in photography at Ball State this May. Megan's work has been in several juried shows in this area. The Minnetrista Juried Show, the Ball State Student Show, and the LaFontaine Arts Council Regional Show are just a few of the places she has exhibited her work. Her work was also selected for national publication in Photographer's Forum Best of College Photography.
The photographs in this show are the result of her exploring spontaneous and uninhibited image making. All of the images are multiple exposure panoramics taken with a simple toy camera.
Ben is a Muncie native and attended Muncie Southside before entering Ball State. His love of comic books, especially the edgier and/or the more artistic ones has helped with his creativity and motivated him to find a way to incorporate cartoon-like imagery into a "high art" realm. Ben has exhibited work in various student shows at Ball Sate and at the Artist Within. He has also had work in the Minnetrista Juried show.
Troy has exhibited his work in several Ball State student shows, at the Artist Within, and will be in the Watercolor Exhibition forthcoming at the Lamp Gallery in Indianapolis. He has also had work published in The Child Stealers: A Jack Riley Adventure, 2005, Publish America.
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~ Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E Main Street - 765-284-8422 ~
The intricate sculptures of BSU professor of art, Bill Zack, and landscapes and still life oil paintings of Margie Prim will grace the walls and pedestals of Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of April. An artists' reception will be held on the regular First Thursday, April 5th from 5 to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to meet the artists and view their works.
Bill Zack's sculptural pieces are architectural fantasies upon which figures play, dangle or dance. As a teacher, Zack has been inspiring students at Ball State for over twenty years in the classroom and as the Atrium Gallery Director since 2003. As an artist, he has been consistently active in both creating and exhibiting his works, and has won numerous awards throughout the United States. He is represented in numerous private and corporate collections.
Margie Prim is best known for her "plein air," or on site paintings of landscapes, river and cityscapes of east central Indiana. If Prim's earlier works remind viewers of the popular Impressionism, the newer paintings may favor the controlled wildness of the "Fauves," or "wild beasts" of the early 1900's: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne.
The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art & Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre in downtown Muncie. For more information call 765.284.8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
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~ Gallery 308 (formerly MPG), 308 E. Main Street - 765-289-8575 ~
Watermedia artist Marilynn Derwenskus will display new works in a new exhibit at Gallery 308 from April 4-28. The opening reception for the exhibit will be April 5 at the gallery. The event is a chance for the public to meet the artist. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.
Derwenskus is a widely exhibited, award-winning artist. She holds a MFA degree from University of Chicago and currently is a painting professor at Ball State University. Prior to her BSU appointment, she taught at various other institutions including Wayne State University, Macomb Community College, and Henry Ford Community College. She has been the recipient of several study grants that have allowed her to travel throughout the US and abroad to pursue her research and experimentation. This has included work with egg tempera and encaustics. Her passion is teaching and she instills in her students a high degree of enthusiasm and confidence.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit, community-supported art gallery, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. For information about Gallery hours and volunteer opportunities, call 765-289-8575.
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~ Artworks, 301 South Walnut Street ~
Artworks is an artist owned and operated sales gallery, featuring original works for sale by outstanding Indiana artists.
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Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 206 S Walnut Street - 765-284-36300
~ Cortex Hair Salon, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ Danner's Books*Gifts*Yarns, 1316 N Wheeling - 765- 288-1122
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of our independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Some of the gallery events at the next First Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8pm:
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~ The Artist Within, 313 S Walnut Street - 765-289-7895 ~
April at the Artist Within will feature artwork by three Ball State University seniors. Megan King will exhibit multiple exposure photographs in her solo show entitled "Unconscious Prompts". Ben Beaty and Troy Reutebuch will have a two-man Senior Thesis Show of drawings and paintings. Both will be graduated from the Ball State University Art Department.
Megan is finishing her B.F.A. in photography at Ball State this May. Megan's work has been in several juried shows in this area. The Minnetrista Juried Show, the Ball State Student Show, and the LaFontaine Arts Council Regional Show are just a few of the places she has exhibited her work. Her work was also selected for national publication in Photographer's Forum Best of College Photography.
The photographs in this show are the result of her exploring spontaneous and uninhibited image making. All of the images are multiple exposure panoramics taken with a simple toy camera.
Ben is a Muncie native and attended Muncie Southside before entering Ball State. His love of comic books, especially the edgier and/or the more artistic ones has helped with his creativity and motivated him to find a way to incorporate cartoon-like imagery into a "high art" realm. Ben has exhibited work in various student shows at Ball Sate and at the Artist Within. He has also had work in the Minnetrista Juried show.
Troy has exhibited his work in several Ball State student shows, at the Artist Within, and will be in the Watercolor Exhibition forthcoming at the Lamp Gallery in Indianapolis. He has also had work published in The Child Stealers: A Jack Riley Adventure, 2005, Publish America.
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~ Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E Main Street - 765-284-8422 ~
The intricate sculptures of BSU professor of art, Bill Zack, and landscapes and still life oil paintings of Margie Prim will grace the walls and pedestals of Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of April. An artists' reception will be held on the regular First Thursday, April 5th from 5 to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to meet the artists and view their works.
Bill Zack's sculptural pieces are architectural fantasies upon which figures play, dangle or dance. As a teacher, Zack has been inspiring students at Ball State for over twenty years in the classroom and as the Atrium Gallery Director since 2003. As an artist, he has been consistently active in both creating and exhibiting his works, and has won numerous awards throughout the United States. He is represented in numerous private and corporate collections.
Margie Prim is best known for her "plein air," or on site paintings of landscapes, river and cityscapes of east central Indiana. If Prim's earlier works remind viewers of the popular Impressionism, the newer paintings may favor the controlled wildness of the "Fauves," or "wild beasts" of the early 1900's: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne.
The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art & Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre in downtown Muncie. For more information call 765.284.8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
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~ Gallery 308 (formerly MPG), 308 E. Main Street - 765-289-8575 ~
Watermedia artist Marilynn Derwenskus will display new works in a new exhibit at Gallery 308 from April 4-28. The opening reception for the exhibit will be April 5 at the gallery. The event is a chance for the public to meet the artist. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free.
Derwenskus is a widely exhibited, award-winning artist. She holds a MFA degree from University of Chicago and currently is a painting professor at Ball State University. Prior to her BSU appointment, she taught at various other institutions including Wayne State University, Macomb Community College, and Henry Ford Community College. She has been the recipient of several study grants that have allowed her to travel throughout the US and abroad to pursue her research and experimentation. This has included work with egg tempera and encaustics. Her passion is teaching and she instills in her students a high degree of enthusiasm and confidence.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit, community-supported art gallery, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. For information about Gallery hours and volunteer opportunities, call 765-289-8575.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
~ Artworks, 301 South Walnut Street ~
Artworks is an artist owned and operated sales gallery, featuring original works for sale by outstanding Indiana artists.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 206 S Walnut Street - 765-284-36300
~ Cortex Hair Salon, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ Danner's Books*Gifts*Yarns, 1316 N Wheeling - 765- 288-1122
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of our independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Bill Zack & Margie Prim April Exhibit at Gordy's
The intricate sculptures of BSU professor of art, Bill Zack, and landscapes and still life oil paintings of Margie Prim will grace the walls and pedestals of Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of April. An artists' reception will be held on the regular First Thursday, April 5th from 5 to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to meet the artists and view their works.
Bill Zack's sculptural pieces are architectural fantasies upon which figures play, dangle or dance. Elaborate stages are set with jewel-like surfaces and embellishments, sails, contraptions, strings and weights. Each draws the viewer in to read the title card, to try to decipher the meaning of the scene, and figure out how it relates to our human existence. According to his artist statement, this is exactly what Zack seeks. "I believe the greatest gift that visual art can offer is a sense of connection, reflection, and perhaps, inspiration." As a teacher, Zack has been inspiring students at Ball State for over twenty years in the classroom and as the Atrium Gallery Director since 2003. As an artist, he has been consistently active in both creating and exhibiting his works, and has won numerous awards throughout the United States. He is represented in numerous private and corporate collections.
Margie Prim is best known for her "plein air," or on site paintings of landscapes, river and cityscapes of east central Indiana. Quiet scenes depicted in thick, energetic strokes of oil paints are the signature style of the soft-spoken artist. Margie paints alone and with other outdoor painters when the weather permits. This past winter forced a new direction for the snow-bound Prim: she began painting from her own former paintings. The result is an exciting look at where she was and where she is now, as an artist. In one instance, the first painting, done six years ago, is a pleasant scene of a woods, a fence and one color-changing tree in the foreground. Her newer painting taken from it, titled, "Red Branches," is vibrant to the point of "glowing," with more contrast, more color, and thicker, freer application. If Prim’s earlier works remind viewers of the popular Impressionism, the newer paintings may favor the controlled wildness of the "Fauves," or "wild beasts" of the early 1900's: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne.
The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art & Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre in downtown Muncie. For more information call 765.284.8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
Bill Zack's sculptural pieces are architectural fantasies upon which figures play, dangle or dance. Elaborate stages are set with jewel-like surfaces and embellishments, sails, contraptions, strings and weights. Each draws the viewer in to read the title card, to try to decipher the meaning of the scene, and figure out how it relates to our human existence. According to his artist statement, this is exactly what Zack seeks. "I believe the greatest gift that visual art can offer is a sense of connection, reflection, and perhaps, inspiration." As a teacher, Zack has been inspiring students at Ball State for over twenty years in the classroom and as the Atrium Gallery Director since 2003. As an artist, he has been consistently active in both creating and exhibiting his works, and has won numerous awards throughout the United States. He is represented in numerous private and corporate collections.
Margie Prim is best known for her "plein air," or on site paintings of landscapes, river and cityscapes of east central Indiana. Quiet scenes depicted in thick, energetic strokes of oil paints are the signature style of the soft-spoken artist. Margie paints alone and with other outdoor painters when the weather permits. This past winter forced a new direction for the snow-bound Prim: she began painting from her own former paintings. The result is an exciting look at where she was and where she is now, as an artist. In one instance, the first painting, done six years ago, is a pleasant scene of a woods, a fence and one color-changing tree in the foreground. Her newer painting taken from it, titled, "Red Branches," is vibrant to the point of "glowing," with more contrast, more color, and thicker, freer application. If Prim’s earlier works remind viewers of the popular Impressionism, the newer paintings may favor the controlled wildness of the "Fauves," or "wild beasts" of the early 1900's: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne.
The exhibit may also be viewed during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art & Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Civic Theatre in downtown Muncie. For more information call 765.284.8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
Sunday, April 01, 2007
April at The Artist Within
April at the Artist Within will feature artwork by three Ball State University seniors.
Megan King will exhibit multiple exposure photographs in her solo show entitled
"Unconscious Prompts". She is finishing her B.F.A. in photography at Ball State this May. Megan's work has been in several juried shows in this area. The Minnetrista Juried Show, the Ball State Student Show, and the LaFontaine Arts Council Regional Show are just a few of the places she has exhibited her work. Her work was also selected for national publication in Photographer's Forum Best of College Photography. The photographs in this show are the result of her exploring spontaneous and uninhibited image making. All of the images are multiple exposure panoramics taken with a simple toy camera. The way areas of light and shadow interact can push objects to the foreground or make obscure ghost images in the background. It is Megan's focus to find the right location and chance for her intriguing photographs.
Ben Beaty and TroyReutebuch will have a two-man Senior Thesis Show of drawings and paintings. Both will be graduated from the Ball State University Art Department.
Ben is a Muncie native and attended Muncie Southside before entering Ball State. His love of comic books, especially the edgier and/or the more artistic ones has helped with his creativity and motivated him to find a way to incorporate cartoon-like imagery into a "high art" realm. Ben has exhibited work in various student shows at Ball Sate and at the Artist Within. He has also had work in the Minnetrista Juried show.
Troy Reutebuch, a native of Winamac, Indiana, grew up with a passion for drawing. He remembers the source for this as being the day he bought his first comic book, Silver Surfer, September 1995. Since that fateful day, graphic media imbued him with the power to strike down his foes with a single image. Now, in this final year of his undergraduate career, Reutebuch prepares to look toward the horizon and face the future head on, yet feels that there is one last piece of business left unfinished…
Troy has exhibited his work in several Ball State student shows, at the Artist Within, and will be in the Watercolor Exhibition forthcoming at the Lamp Gallery in Indianapolis. He has also had work published in The Child Stealers: A Jack Riley Adventure, 2005, Publish America.
Heidi J. Hale, local jewelry maker, will continue to teach jewelry classes at the Artist Within. "Bangin' Out Bangles" is offered for the first time. Call or check online for courses and dates. Space is limited so sign up early.
The Artist Within will continue to offer "Art Clay Silver" workshops. Marti Icenogle of Magickal Dragon Designs, Indianapolis, will be the instructor. She is a Senior Instructor for Art Clay Silver and a Level II Artisan for PMC (Precious Metal Clay). April's workshop is scheduled for all day on Saturday, April 21. The two session "rings" class will begin at 10 am, break for lunch, and resume from 1-3 pm. Art Clay experience recommended.
Call for more details or to register.
Local ceramic artist Kim Anderson is teaching hand building clay classes and is available for throwing instruction. Already know how to throw…rent the wheel for $10/hour and we'll include the bisque firing! Check our calendar for hand building workshop dates and times. Adult "Clay Nite" is scheduled for April 11 and 25, 6-8 pm; pre-register necessary.
For these activities or to sign up for classes and workshops call the Artist Within at 765-289-7895 or visit us online at www.theartistwithininc.com.
Megan King will exhibit multiple exposure photographs in her solo show entitled
"Unconscious Prompts". She is finishing her B.F.A. in photography at Ball State this May. Megan's work has been in several juried shows in this area. The Minnetrista Juried Show, the Ball State Student Show, and the LaFontaine Arts Council Regional Show are just a few of the places she has exhibited her work. Her work was also selected for national publication in Photographer's Forum Best of College Photography. The photographs in this show are the result of her exploring spontaneous and uninhibited image making. All of the images are multiple exposure panoramics taken with a simple toy camera. The way areas of light and shadow interact can push objects to the foreground or make obscure ghost images in the background. It is Megan's focus to find the right location and chance for her intriguing photographs.
Ben Beaty and TroyReutebuch will have a two-man Senior Thesis Show of drawings and paintings. Both will be graduated from the Ball State University Art Department.
Ben is a Muncie native and attended Muncie Southside before entering Ball State. His love of comic books, especially the edgier and/or the more artistic ones has helped with his creativity and motivated him to find a way to incorporate cartoon-like imagery into a "high art" realm. Ben has exhibited work in various student shows at Ball Sate and at the Artist Within. He has also had work in the Minnetrista Juried show.
Troy Reutebuch, a native of Winamac, Indiana, grew up with a passion for drawing. He remembers the source for this as being the day he bought his first comic book, Silver Surfer, September 1995. Since that fateful day, graphic media imbued him with the power to strike down his foes with a single image. Now, in this final year of his undergraduate career, Reutebuch prepares to look toward the horizon and face the future head on, yet feels that there is one last piece of business left unfinished…
Troy has exhibited his work in several Ball State student shows, at the Artist Within, and will be in the Watercolor Exhibition forthcoming at the Lamp Gallery in Indianapolis. He has also had work published in The Child Stealers: A Jack Riley Adventure, 2005, Publish America.
Heidi J. Hale, local jewelry maker, will continue to teach jewelry classes at the Artist Within. "Bangin' Out Bangles" is offered for the first time. Call or check online for courses and dates. Space is limited so sign up early.
The Artist Within will continue to offer "Art Clay Silver" workshops. Marti Icenogle of Magickal Dragon Designs, Indianapolis, will be the instructor. She is a Senior Instructor for Art Clay Silver and a Level II Artisan for PMC (Precious Metal Clay). April's workshop is scheduled for all day on Saturday, April 21. The two session "rings" class will begin at 10 am, break for lunch, and resume from 1-3 pm. Art Clay experience recommended.
Call for more details or to register.
Local ceramic artist Kim Anderson is teaching hand building clay classes and is available for throwing instruction. Already know how to throw…rent the wheel for $10/hour and we'll include the bisque firing! Check our calendar for hand building workshop dates and times. Adult "Clay Nite" is scheduled for April 11 and 25, 6-8 pm; pre-register necessary.
For these activities or to sign up for classes and workshops call the Artist Within at 765-289-7895 or visit us online at www.theartistwithininc.com.
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