Downtown Development Partnership, MSD Recycling and Education Program and The PhyXTGears Robotics Team will host a Community New Year's Eve Celebration with a "Times Square" type ball drop and fireworks at midnight.
Festivities will begin December 31st at 10:30pm on the Delaware County Courthouse Square with a candlelight walk to the event area in the 400 block of Walnut St. Everyone is invited to bring a candle or flashlight and join us as we celebrate the strength of community in 2009.
The event will feature live music from Central High School Students: CHS Jazz followed by the party sounds of Doc Peterson, Dunn and Simmons. Warm tents, kid's activities, fire barrels, a new year wish tree, and projection of NYC's Time Square celebration will keep everyone entertained as we gear up for the big ball drop and fireworks at midnight! This is an alcohol free, family friendly event.
Our local "robotics team" PhyXTGears, composed of high school students from all schools in Muncie and Delaware have designed a New Year's Eve ball, to be lowered from a giant crane at midnight. Check this link for more info about the team and track their progress as they build the ball:
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Looking for some adult fun downtown for New Year's Eve? Doc's Downtown is hosting its annual "NO COVER NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW" again this year. Know More Robots are back from Austin to bring in the New Year.
Music lineup for the evening:
Peterson, Simmons, & Dunn (jazz/funk)
Soraia (garage rock)
Know More Robots (power pop)
The Michael Martin Band (country/americana)
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Downtown Development and Muncie Home Ownership Office to Relocate
The programs of Downtown Development Partnership and Muncie Home Ownership will relocate their offices on December 17th to 300 S. Walnut St. This space was previously occupied by Boy Scouts of America. All other contact information will remain the same.
The current office space at 409 S. Walnut St. will be available for lease January 1, 2009. Anyone interested in leasing the space should contact Frank Brinkman @ 284-2622.
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The current office space at 409 S. Walnut St. will be available for lease January 1, 2009. Anyone interested in leasing the space should contact Frank Brinkman @ 284-2622.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Charlotte's Web at Muncie Civic Theatre
The play Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little grey spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
This production is performed in Muncie Civic Theatre's Family Workshop Series and features 32 students and is a great show for the whole family!
Performances are in the Main Street Studio Theatre and are December 12th-14th & 18th-20th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $5 for all ages and are general admission. Performances are selling out quickly, so get your ticket today!
Call 288.PLAY to purchase your tickets or stop by the Box Office Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie.
Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
This production is performed in Muncie Civic Theatre's Family Workshop Series and features 32 students and is a great show for the whole family!
Performances are in the Main Street Studio Theatre and are December 12th-14th & 18th-20th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $5 for all ages and are general admission. Performances are selling out quickly, so get your ticket today!
Call 288.PLAY to purchase your tickets or stop by the Box Office Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie.
Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Downtown Farm Stand Newsletter
Holiday Gift Baskets! While we do always have gift certificates available, this year we are also taking orders for Holiday Gift Baskets from The Downtown Farm Stand! Do you know someone that's hard to buy for that appreciates Real Food ? Maybe you want de-commercialize the holidays and give a present that means something. Maybe you want to turn a friend or loved one onto local organic food. Or, maybe you just want to give someone a gift that has some of the highest quality, best tasting food anywhere ...
Well we're trying to make your shopping a little easier this year by offering delivery of pre-chosen or customized baskets for your friends or loved ones. That's right, we're happy to deliver for a small transportation fee. We can customize a basket, or we have put together some themes with popular favorite items sold at the Downtown Farm Stand. We can meet just about any budget. True to our roots, the baskets are recycled peach baskets decorated by Sara Ring at The Farm Stand. Below are some examples ...
Organic Fruit Baskets- Medium - Approximately 12 pieces - $24.99
Large approximately 18 pieces - $34.99
Baskets include 1 pineapple and apples, oranges, pears, grapes (counts as three pieces), bananas, etc.
Local & Sustainable Cheese, Crackers, & Summer Sausage & Fruit Basket - $39.99
3 kinds of local sustainable cheese from 100% grass fed cows from the Swiss Connection in Clay County, Organic Crackers, a Summer Sausage from 100% grass fed beef, and 4 pieces of organic fruit.
Coffee & Sweet Tooth Basket- Coffee, Chocolate, Cookies, Milk - $34.99
Includes 1 lb of local roasted fair trade, organic shade grown coffee - whole bean or ground - 2 large gourmet organic chocolate bar from Endangered Species in Indianapolis, Newmans Organic Cookies, and Traders Point Organic Milk from 100% grass fed cows.
Get well and keep warm with a Chicken Soup Basket -$29.99 -
Enough for several meals!
One whole frozen free range local pastured chicken, 1 pkg of celery, 1 pkg of carrots, 1 head of garlic, 1 pkg of pasta, and 1 pound of onions. All you add is water and desired seasonings (and a little effort!).
Local, gourmet, pastured, free range meats- Call for a price
This can be anything from duck breast or duck legs, to bison steaks, to humanely raised veal brats, to super thick pork chops, to whole rabbit! All meat is from animals raised on pasture with humane standards.
Breakfast Basket -$39.99 enough for several breakfasts!
1 pkg Organic Bagels, 1 pint of local natural honey or cherry butter, 1 dozen local pastured chicken eggs, 1 - Traders Point Creamery Yogurt, 1 lb of Organic granola, 1 lb of pastured pork Sausage, and Organic Valley European cultured butter.
College Student Special- $39.99 Get through exams in style ...
4 - organic fair trade green tea energy drinks, 1 bag of organic blue corn chips, 1 jar of Amy's Organic Salsa, 4 pieces of organic fruit, 1 block of Swiss Connection cheese, 1 box of organic crackers, 1 Amy's frozen organic pizza. (Remember we deliver!)
Remember that these are just ideas...we are happy to customize a basket for you!
Miscellaneous Farm Stand "news bites"
Star Press article about The Farm Stand being open on Sundays ...Did you get to see the article in the paper about us being open on Sunday? Click here on a link that will take you to the online version of the article in The Muncie Star Press. This is a great time for us to ask for feedback about our Sunday hours. Are the hours good for you? Do you expect to come into the store on Sundays on a regular basis? Do you think our Sunday hours are spectacular? O.K. how about sufficient?
New Store Products & Holiday Items
While we are on the subject have you checked out all of our new products we have at the store? We have local organic grains and herbs from Fields of Agape in Rush County. We have organic Lakewood juices like pomegranate and cranberry, we have pastured rabbits (completely dressed) raised on Gunthorp Farms, we have a full organic bulk dry goods section with 30 items. We have a few frozen turkeys for Christmas that are going fast. We can take pre-orders for Christmas hams. We will also have a few tofurkeys due to some special requests. Traders Point Creamery Egg Nog is available and is truly amazing. We have all of the special items you need for your holiday table, parties, and presents. Remember us this season at The Downtown Farm Stand!
Other Gift Ideas
Re-usable stainless steel water bottles, thermoses, and hot lunch containers. Also, local hand made soaps from organic oils, luxurious organic bath and body products are available. We have fantastic teas, local cheese made from milk from 100% grass fed cows, beef summer sausage, fruit baskets....and of course ...
Gift Certificates!
Part Time Employee
We are once again looking for an employee as Sarah Richcreek is moving to Indianapolis. We need someone to work evenings - the schedule is approximately Monday through Friday from
4 -7, Saturday 3 - 7, and Sunday 12-5 although the schedule may vary. Flexibility with scheduling is a plus. The pay is $7.00 an hour plus a major discount on food.
Once again I'm looking for someone with actual food experience that understands what we are doing here and is willing to stay and work for a year or more. Must be philosophically behind building a local sustainable food system. The position requires very good customer service skills, a good all around knowledge of food and cooking. The right applicant would have a willingness to learn about all of our producers, where food at the store comes from, and how it was produced. Must be willing to work hard and be a team player - A flexible tough disposition is what it takes to thrive here. Have to be physically able to lift 40 lbs occasionally. Must be willing to sell and promote humanely and responsibly produced meats. Must have a clean and neat appearance. Previous retail experience is very helpful. Several training sessions will be required. Please bring a resume to The Downtown Farm Stand if you are interested. Please, if someone I know applies for the job and doesn't get it, don't be offended, I'm just trying to find exactly the right person. Thanks!
Slow Food USA
Food For Thought
Tell President-Elect Barack Obama that we want a progressive in the office of Secretary of Agriculture...
Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, and In Defense of Food, wrote a now nearly famous letter in the N.Y. Times to President Elect Barack Obama about farming issues and the knowledge it would take as President of The United States to lead our country into a new era of Agriculture. The New York Times article was entitled Farmer In-Chief, and you can click here to read it.
Well now you can also make your opinion known to the President Elect by signing a petition put out by Slow Food about who we think he should choose for Secretary of Agriculture.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Well we're trying to make your shopping a little easier this year by offering delivery of pre-chosen or customized baskets for your friends or loved ones. That's right, we're happy to deliver for a small transportation fee. We can customize a basket, or we have put together some themes with popular favorite items sold at the Downtown Farm Stand. We can meet just about any budget. True to our roots, the baskets are recycled peach baskets decorated by Sara Ring at The Farm Stand. Below are some examples ...
Organic Fruit Baskets- Medium - Approximately 12 pieces - $24.99
Large approximately 18 pieces - $34.99
Baskets include 1 pineapple and apples, oranges, pears, grapes (counts as three pieces), bananas, etc.
Local & Sustainable Cheese, Crackers, & Summer Sausage & Fruit Basket - $39.99
3 kinds of local sustainable cheese from 100% grass fed cows from the Swiss Connection in Clay County, Organic Crackers, a Summer Sausage from 100% grass fed beef, and 4 pieces of organic fruit.
Coffee & Sweet Tooth Basket- Coffee, Chocolate, Cookies, Milk - $34.99
Includes 1 lb of local roasted fair trade, organic shade grown coffee - whole bean or ground - 2 large gourmet organic chocolate bar from Endangered Species in Indianapolis, Newmans Organic Cookies, and Traders Point Organic Milk from 100% grass fed cows.
Get well and keep warm with a Chicken Soup Basket -$29.99 -
Enough for several meals!
One whole frozen free range local pastured chicken, 1 pkg of celery, 1 pkg of carrots, 1 head of garlic, 1 pkg of pasta, and 1 pound of onions. All you add is water and desired seasonings (and a little effort!).
Local, gourmet, pastured, free range meats- Call for a price
This can be anything from duck breast or duck legs, to bison steaks, to humanely raised veal brats, to super thick pork chops, to whole rabbit! All meat is from animals raised on pasture with humane standards.
Breakfast Basket -$39.99 enough for several breakfasts!
1 pkg Organic Bagels, 1 pint of local natural honey or cherry butter, 1 dozen local pastured chicken eggs, 1 - Traders Point Creamery Yogurt, 1 lb of Organic granola, 1 lb of pastured pork Sausage, and Organic Valley European cultured butter.
College Student Special- $39.99 Get through exams in style ...
4 - organic fair trade green tea energy drinks, 1 bag of organic blue corn chips, 1 jar of Amy's Organic Salsa, 4 pieces of organic fruit, 1 block of Swiss Connection cheese, 1 box of organic crackers, 1 Amy's frozen organic pizza. (Remember we deliver!)
Remember that these are just ideas...we are happy to customize a basket for you!
Miscellaneous Farm Stand "news bites"
Star Press article about The Farm Stand being open on Sundays ...Did you get to see the article in the paper about us being open on Sunday? Click here on a link that will take you to the online version of the article in The Muncie Star Press. This is a great time for us to ask for feedback about our Sunday hours. Are the hours good for you? Do you expect to come into the store on Sundays on a regular basis? Do you think our Sunday hours are spectacular? O.K. how about sufficient?
New Store Products & Holiday Items
While we are on the subject have you checked out all of our new products we have at the store? We have local organic grains and herbs from Fields of Agape in Rush County. We have organic Lakewood juices like pomegranate and cranberry, we have pastured rabbits (completely dressed) raised on Gunthorp Farms, we have a full organic bulk dry goods section with 30 items. We have a few frozen turkeys for Christmas that are going fast. We can take pre-orders for Christmas hams. We will also have a few tofurkeys due to some special requests. Traders Point Creamery Egg Nog is available and is truly amazing. We have all of the special items you need for your holiday table, parties, and presents. Remember us this season at The Downtown Farm Stand!
Other Gift Ideas
Re-usable stainless steel water bottles, thermoses, and hot lunch containers. Also, local hand made soaps from organic oils, luxurious organic bath and body products are available. We have fantastic teas, local cheese made from milk from 100% grass fed cows, beef summer sausage, fruit baskets....and of course ...
Gift Certificates!
Part Time Employee
We are once again looking for an employee as Sarah Richcreek is moving to Indianapolis. We need someone to work evenings - the schedule is approximately Monday through Friday from
4 -7, Saturday 3 - 7, and Sunday 12-5 although the schedule may vary. Flexibility with scheduling is a plus. The pay is $7.00 an hour plus a major discount on food.
Once again I'm looking for someone with actual food experience that understands what we are doing here and is willing to stay and work for a year or more. Must be philosophically behind building a local sustainable food system. The position requires very good customer service skills, a good all around knowledge of food and cooking. The right applicant would have a willingness to learn about all of our producers, where food at the store comes from, and how it was produced. Must be willing to work hard and be a team player - A flexible tough disposition is what it takes to thrive here. Have to be physically able to lift 40 lbs occasionally. Must be willing to sell and promote humanely and responsibly produced meats. Must have a clean and neat appearance. Previous retail experience is very helpful. Several training sessions will be required. Please bring a resume to The Downtown Farm Stand if you are interested. Please, if someone I know applies for the job and doesn't get it, don't be offended, I'm just trying to find exactly the right person. Thanks!
Slow Food USA
Food For Thought
Tell President-Elect Barack Obama that we want a progressive in the office of Secretary of Agriculture...
Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, and In Defense of Food, wrote a now nearly famous letter in the N.Y. Times to President Elect Barack Obama about farming issues and the knowledge it would take as President of The United States to lead our country into a new era of Agriculture. The New York Times article was entitled Farmer In-Chief, and you can click here to read it.
Well now you can also make your opinion known to the President Elect by signing a petition put out by Slow Food about who we think he should choose for Secretary of Agriculture.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Monday, December 08, 2008
News from Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts as they celebrate fall classes. The Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00pm and will feature:
Free Classes:
* 2:00-2:30 Early Tumbling Class, 2-5 year olds
* 2:45-3:15 Belly Dance
* 3:15-3:45 Country Line Dancing
* 3:20-4:00 Kindermusik for 0-5 year olds
* 4:00-4:25 Dance and Fitness
* 4:30-4:55 Ballroom Dance
The Celebration will also showcase our classes with an art gallery, Children's Choir Recital, Private Lessons Music Recital, Martial Arts demonstration, Youth Drama performance, Cheerleading Performance, Swing and Country Line Dance Performances, American Sign Language Performances, Belly Dance Demonstration, and much more!
Cornerstone will have craft activities and refreshments at this free and public event. All are welcome to come and see what Cornerstone Center for the Arts has to offer, so mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00pm!
Gift Certificates Available
Give the gift of art to your friends and family this year! Cornerstone Center for the Arts has gift certificates available for group classes and private lessons. The spring schedule will be available soon and recipients can choose from our many group classes or sign up for private music lessons. Gift certificates are available i n any denomination and can be purchased by calling Sarah at 765.281.9503, ext. 15 or can be purchased online . Gift certificates are valid for a year after purchase and can be used for any class session.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting for Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 4:00pm. This is an opportunity for Cornerstone to celebrate and discuss the past year's progress and growth as well as direction for the future. This event is open to the public and anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Spring Classes
The spring session of classes will be announced on Sunday, December 14th at the Celebration. Look for it online after that date. Cornerstone Center for the Arts will offer group classes in Dance, Music, Language, Martial Arts, Kindermusik, Theatre, Writing, and Visual Arts as well as private music lessons in guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, bass, voice, string, and drums. We will continue to offer our popular classes and look for exciting new offerings this spring!
Holiday Closings
The building will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd. No lessons or classes will take place during this time. In the upcoming winter months, Cornerstone will cancel classes when Muncie School District closes school.
Calendar of Events
December 8 - 11 - Last Week of Fall Classes
December 14 - Cornerstone Fall Celebration, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
December 18 - Annual Meeting, 4:00 pm
December 24 - January 2 - Building Closed
January 26 - 30 - First Week of Spring Session Classes
Supporting Cornerstone
Now it's easier than ever to make a donation to Cornerstone. You can donate online, by mail, by phone, or in our building. Did you know Cornerstone's monthly bills exceed $90,000? Thankfully, the majority of this money is generously donated by individuals, like you, who value the arts.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is enthusiastic in our mission to provide arts programming, activities and events that are family-friendly, accessible, affordable and enjoyable to the community. Cornerstone Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit and needs community support to succeed in its mission of Creating Community Connections. If you feel that Cornerstone has benefited you and this community, please consider donating funds, materials, or time to help maintain this organization.
We also invite you to invest in our future by designating a gift from your current assets or a portion of your estate to our endowed fund at The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. by visiting their website or calling 765.747.7181.
Thank you for considering making a donation to Cornerstone.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Free Classes:
* 2:00-2:30 Early Tumbling Class, 2-5 year olds
* 2:45-3:15 Belly Dance
* 3:15-3:45 Country Line Dancing
* 3:20-4:00 Kindermusik for 0-5 year olds
* 4:00-4:25 Dance and Fitness
* 4:30-4:55 Ballroom Dance
The Celebration will also showcase our classes with an art gallery, Children's Choir Recital, Private Lessons Music Recital, Martial Arts demonstration, Youth Drama performance, Cheerleading Performance, Swing and Country Line Dance Performances, American Sign Language Performances, Belly Dance Demonstration, and much more!
Cornerstone will have craft activities and refreshments at this free and public event. All are welcome to come and see what Cornerstone Center for the Arts has to offer, so mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00pm!
Gift Certificates Available
Give the gift of art to your friends and family this year! Cornerstone Center for the Arts has gift certificates available for group classes and private lessons. The spring schedule will be available soon and recipients can choose from our many group classes or sign up for private music lessons. Gift certificates are available i n any denomination and can be purchased by calling Sarah at 765.281.9503, ext. 15 or can be purchased online . Gift certificates are valid for a year after purchase and can be used for any class session.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting for Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 4:00pm. This is an opportunity for Cornerstone to celebrate and discuss the past year's progress and growth as well as direction for the future. This event is open to the public and anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Spring Classes
The spring session of classes will be announced on Sunday, December 14th at the Celebration. Look for it online after that date. Cornerstone Center for the Arts will offer group classes in Dance, Music, Language, Martial Arts, Kindermusik, Theatre, Writing, and Visual Arts as well as private music lessons in guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, bass, voice, string, and drums. We will continue to offer our popular classes and look for exciting new offerings this spring!
Holiday Closings
The building will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd. No lessons or classes will take place during this time. In the upcoming winter months, Cornerstone will cancel classes when Muncie School District closes school.
Calendar of Events
December 8 - 11 - Last Week of Fall Classes
December 14 - Cornerstone Fall Celebration, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
December 18 - Annual Meeting, 4:00 pm
December 24 - January 2 - Building Closed
January 26 - 30 - First Week of Spring Session Classes
Supporting Cornerstone
Now it's easier than ever to make a donation to Cornerstone. You can donate online, by mail, by phone, or in our building. Did you know Cornerstone's monthly bills exceed $90,000? Thankfully, the majority of this money is generously donated by individuals, like you, who value the arts.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is enthusiastic in our mission to provide arts programming, activities and events that are family-friendly, accessible, affordable and enjoyable to the community. Cornerstone Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit and needs community support to succeed in its mission of Creating Community Connections. If you feel that Cornerstone has benefited you and this community, please consider donating funds, materials, or time to help maintain this organization.
We also invite you to invest in our future by designating a gift from your current assets or a portion of your estate to our endowed fund at The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. by visiting their website or calling 765.747.7181.
Thank you for considering making a donation to Cornerstone.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Friday, December 05, 2008
Cornerstone Celebration Set for December 14
Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts as we celebrate our fall classes! The Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00pm. The Celebration will showcase our 45 classes and 515 students this semester with an art gallery, Children's Choir Concert, Private Lessons Music Recital, Martial Arts demonstration, performances by the following classes: Youth Drama, Cheerleading, Swing, Country Line Dance, American Sign Language, Belly Dance, Ballet, Hip Hop, and much more!
Cornerstone will have holiday craft activities and refreshments at this free and public event. There will also be the following free classes offered to the community:
Free Classes:
2:00-2:30 Early Tumbling Class, 2-5 year olds
2:45-3:15 Belly Dance
3:15-3:45 Country Line Dancing
3:20-4:00 Kindermusik, 0-5 year olds
4:00-4:25 Dance and Fitness
4:30-4:55 Ballroom Dance
All are welcome to come and see what Cornerstone Center for the Arts has to offer. Spring class registration will be available, so mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00pm!
Go online to www.cornerstonearts.org for details or call 281.9503 ext 15 for more information.
* What: Cornerstone Celebration
* When: December 14, 2008, from 2:00-5:00 pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: Open to the public
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Cornerstone will have holiday craft activities and refreshments at this free and public event. There will also be the following free classes offered to the community:
Free Classes:
2:00-2:30 Early Tumbling Class, 2-5 year olds
2:45-3:15 Belly Dance
3:15-3:45 Country Line Dancing
3:20-4:00 Kindermusik, 0-5 year olds
4:00-4:25 Dance and Fitness
4:30-4:55 Ballroom Dance
All are welcome to come and see what Cornerstone Center for the Arts has to offer. Spring class registration will be available, so mark your calendars for Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00pm!
Go online to www.cornerstonearts.org for details or call 281.9503 ext 15 for more information.
* What: Cornerstone Celebration
* When: December 14, 2008, from 2:00-5:00 pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: Open to the public
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Santa Claus to Make Scheduled Stops in Downtown Muncie
Come see Santa Claus, who will be appearing at some special events in Downtown Muncie. He'll be at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies on Walnut Street during First Thursday, December 4th, starting at 5pm. Then Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a stop at the historic Wysor Street Depot on Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th, from 6 to 9pm for the Polar Express event. Jack's Camera Shop will be taking photos at both events, and free trolley service will be provided by MITS at both events.
Click here to read more about First Thursday happenings and exhibit openings. This is a FREE event.
Click here to read more about the Polar Express. This is a FREE event.
There are lots more holiday activies going on this month in Downtown Muncie, so bundle up and bring the family!
Muncie Children's Museum is offering $1 off admission per person through the month of December if you bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Click here for details.
Enchanted Luminaria Walk returns to Minnetrista Dec. 5 & 6 with lots of special events and activities, and free trolley service from MITS. FREE event. Click here for details.
Ball State University's Stone Soup Players will perform at Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Night on Dec. 5. FREE event.
Click here for details.
Muncie Civic Theatre presents "The Sound of Music" December 5th-7th, 11th-13th, and 19th-20th. Click here for details.
Muncie Ballet Studio presents The Children's Nutckracker on Dec. 12 & 13 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
Click here for details.
"The Art and Craft of Christmas" at Gallery 308 is an exhibit of holiday ornaments from ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton. Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights during First Thursday at 7 p.m. in the gallery's Founders Room. FREE event.Click here for details.
And don't forget to Shop Downtown for the holidays! Find affordable and unique gift items for everyone on your list. Downtown Muncie offers a wide variety of independently owned specialty and gift shops, and our museums, galleries and theatres offer gift packages as well. Click here to browse the business directory on munciedowntown.com.
Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com, we will post more holiday events information as it comes in!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Click here to read more about First Thursday happenings and exhibit openings. This is a FREE event.
Click here to read more about the Polar Express. This is a FREE event.
There are lots more holiday activies going on this month in Downtown Muncie, so bundle up and bring the family!
Muncie Children's Museum is offering $1 off admission per person through the month of December if you bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Click here for details.
Enchanted Luminaria Walk returns to Minnetrista Dec. 5 & 6 with lots of special events and activities, and free trolley service from MITS. FREE event. Click here for details.
Ball State University's Stone Soup Players will perform at Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Night on Dec. 5. FREE event.
Click here for details.
Muncie Civic Theatre presents "The Sound of Music" December 5th-7th, 11th-13th, and 19th-20th. Click here for details.
Muncie Ballet Studio presents The Children's Nutckracker on Dec. 12 & 13 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
Click here for details.
"The Art and Craft of Christmas" at Gallery 308 is an exhibit of holiday ornaments from ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton. Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights during First Thursday at 7 p.m. in the gallery's Founders Room. FREE event.Click here for details.
And don't forget to Shop Downtown for the holidays! Find affordable and unique gift items for everyone on your list. Downtown Muncie offers a wide variety of independently owned specialty and gift shops, and our museums, galleries and theatres offer gift packages as well. Click here to browse the business directory on munciedowntown.com.
Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com, we will post more holiday events information as it comes in!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Muncie Ballet Presents The Children's Nutcracker
Add a sprinkle of Sugarplum Fairy dust and mix it with fog, snow and ice to make The Children's Nutcracker a grand event. A holiday classic and wonderful family holiday tradition. A perfect length for our younger audience.
Tickets $8 adults, $5 children/seniors. Length: 1hour 30 minutes 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org The Children's Nutcracker Friday, Dec. 12th 7:00pm Saturday, Dec. 13th, 4:00pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
The Children's Nutcracker Tickets are now available online at MuncieBallet.org and at the door one hour before curtain.
Muncie Ballet dancers are also performing with MSO Symphony of Toys on Dec. 6th, Emens 4pm
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Tickets $8 adults, $5 children/seniors. Length: 1hour 30 minutes 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org The Children's Nutcracker Friday, Dec. 12th 7:00pm Saturday, Dec. 13th, 4:00pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
The Children's Nutcracker Tickets are now available online at MuncieBallet.org and at the door one hour before curtain.
Muncie Ballet dancers are also performing with MSO Symphony of Toys on Dec. 6th, Emens 4pm
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Monday, December 01, 2008
December's First Thursday Downtown is Holiday Kickoff
Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this First Thursday from 5 to 9pm. Our many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions. December's First Thursday is Downtown's official kickoff celebration, with carolers and storefront window decorating contest, and free trolley service all evening long.
Santa arrives at "Toys Forever Hobby and Models" at 5pm. Jacks Camera will provide a photo opportunity for your little ones with ole St. Nick. Christmas caroler and refreshments will abound!
Shop "locally" this holiday season. Downtown's diverse neighborhood of independent store owners invites you to find something for everyone on your list in the heart of the city. Specialty experiences, gourmet and organic food items, fine kitchenware, toys, models, hobbies, bikes, glassware, art work, electronics, fine and faux jewelry, framing, skateboards, one of a kind clothing items and so much more can all be found in your Downtown!
Need the gift of a fabulous experience? Downtown businesses offer theater tickets, art, photo, dance and exercise classes, paint your own pottery, museum memberships, tickets for national musical acts...so many ways to give the gift of fun!
The following galleries will be opening new exhibits (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday:
111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342
December's Exhibit at 111 Arts Gallery is "Collection - Found Outsider Art." There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, December 4th, from 5 to 8pm at 111 E. Main Street.
For more information visit www.tattooindiana.com or http://www.myspace.com/tattooindiana.
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
The Artist Within will feature an exhibit by Suzanne Marie Lambert titled "De la France et de l'Espagne" during December. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. There will also be live music by Bryce Taylor. The reception is free and the public is invited.
Suzanne Marie Lambert splits her time between Europe and the US. She works from her 2 studios, one located in Cincinnati where she resides with her son Watts Dietrich, the other in Southwestern France. She works with mixedmedia on canvas and paper. Her work is abstract and contemporary.
In the 1970's she studied ceramics and sculpture, metal crafting and welding. She is self taught in painting, drawing and photography. Lambert studied classical ballet at Jordan College of Music at Butler University 1972-1975. She attended Indiana University 1981-1984, studying modern dance, psychology, specializing in sports psychology. In 2001 she was invited by Miami University of Oxford, Ohio to teach abstract painting as a guest session artist. In 2002 she worked in the Motion Picture Film Industry on the Jim Amatulli film, "Artworks." Lambert worked on location during the filming of the movie; along with some art consulting, her paintings were used as those of the lead character,Emma, played by Virginia Madsen.
Although her formal education is other than painting, sculpture, and photography, it is in these fields of art where her passion resides. With her love of photography, she built her own dark room when she was 18 years old. She began drawing and painting at the age of 3 and has continued to become a working artist.Lambert exhibits nationally and internationally. Her work is collected privately and corporately. She is available for commission work and for design consultation.
Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
Cartoonist and illustrator Dan Wright will be the featured artist during December at Artworks. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8pm.
Dan Wright has been a working cartoonist and illustrator for over 400 years and attributes his great longevity to obscurity and a propensity for stretching the truth.
Dan was raised in Muncie and barely graduated from Muncie Southside High School where he was repeatedly sent to the dean for artistic differences. After serving three years in the U.S. Army, Dan attended the Herron School of Art and went on to become an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and one of Muncie's three nationally syndicated cartoonists.
His strip "Wildwood", which he co-wrote with childhood friend and fellow Muncie native, Tom Spurgeon, ran in about 80 papers from 1998 through 2003.
For the past few years, in addition to co-writing and producing "Rustle the Leaf", an online, environmentally themed newspaper-style comic strip, Dan has studied storytelling and has finished the manuscript for his first children's picture book "Jaboo"
After a 23 year absence, Dan has moved back to Muncie because he likes how lived-in the place looks.
At his Opening Reception on December 4, 2008 at ArtWorks Dan will read "Jaboo" in its entirety. Dan will also have many of his comic strips on exhibition in the gallery.
Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775
Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info.
Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Looking for something truly unique to get you in the holiday spirit? How about taking a stroll down East Main Street in Muncie on First Thursday (December 4)? Stop in at Gallery 308 at 308 East Main at 7 p.m. for the opening of a new exhibition, "The Art & Craft of Christmas."
Thanks to the generosity of ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton, an amazing display of holiday ornaments will amaze you. "It is our Christmas card to the community," says Gallery Board president Martin George, whose contribution to the exhibit is a large tree covered by numerous blown-glass ornaments, mostly of German and Eastern European origin.
See 200 nutcrackers from Hal Caldwell's collection, along with a vintage silver tree from the Sixties, complete with a rotating color wheel, donated for the exhibit by another collector, Josh Burton. Dale Potts' collection of bubble lights dating from the Second World War is also on display.
At 7 p.m. in the Gallery's Founders Room, Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights.
The exhibit continues through December 12. The public is welcome; admission is free.
Gallery 308 is a non-profit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Donations to the Gallery are tax deductible. For information about volunteer opportunities and Gallery hours, call 765-289-8575.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
Watercolorist Brian Gordy has been painting local turtles for several years. What began as a curiosity about the health of Delaware County rivers and wetlands turned into a large body of work documenting the various terrapin communities and their habits, interactions and even estimated ages. From the riverbanks, Gordy was able to determine that not only were the turtle populations healthy, but many of them had survived more turbulent times, as evidenced by their huge sizes. As an artist, he admired the flat and domed shells, the subtle skin colorations and the way light played off the various planes of the prehistoric-looking creatures' backs.
Recently recognized as an "Indiana Artisan," Gordy continues to paint the wet world of the turtle and has a new website in the works to share his paintings and giclees with patrons from outside his Muncie studio and combination gallery/frame shop. For local art and turtle appreciators, he will exhibit thirty five different scenes and groupings at Gordy Fine Art and Framing for the holiday season. An opening reception will be held during the monthly First Thursday event, from 5 to 9 PM. Refreshments will be served and public is invited to attend.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, 9 to 3. The Turtle Exhibit will be held through January 31, 2009. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase
Thursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505
On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505.
In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays including:
~ Cassella's Kitchen, 401 S. Walnut Street - 765-289-8980
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Santa arrives at "Toys Forever Hobby and Models" at 5pm. Jacks Camera will provide a photo opportunity for your little ones with ole St. Nick. Christmas caroler and refreshments will abound!
Shop "locally" this holiday season. Downtown's diverse neighborhood of independent store owners invites you to find something for everyone on your list in the heart of the city. Specialty experiences, gourmet and organic food items, fine kitchenware, toys, models, hobbies, bikes, glassware, art work, electronics, fine and faux jewelry, framing, skateboards, one of a kind clothing items and so much more can all be found in your Downtown!
Need the gift of a fabulous experience? Downtown businesses offer theater tickets, art, photo, dance and exercise classes, paint your own pottery, museum memberships, tickets for national musical acts...so many ways to give the gift of fun!
The following galleries will be opening new exhibits (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday:
111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342
December's Exhibit at 111 Arts Gallery is "Collection - Found Outsider Art." There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, December 4th, from 5 to 8pm at 111 E. Main Street.
For more information visit www.tattooindiana.com or http://www.myspace.com/tattooindiana.
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
The Artist Within will feature an exhibit by Suzanne Marie Lambert titled "De la France et de l'Espagne" during December. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. There will also be live music by Bryce Taylor. The reception is free and the public is invited.
Suzanne Marie Lambert splits her time between Europe and the US. She works from her 2 studios, one located in Cincinnati where she resides with her son Watts Dietrich, the other in Southwestern France. She works with mixedmedia on canvas and paper. Her work is abstract and contemporary.
In the 1970's she studied ceramics and sculpture, metal crafting and welding. She is self taught in painting, drawing and photography. Lambert studied classical ballet at Jordan College of Music at Butler University 1972-1975. She attended Indiana University 1981-1984, studying modern dance, psychology, specializing in sports psychology. In 2001 she was invited by Miami University of Oxford, Ohio to teach abstract painting as a guest session artist. In 2002 she worked in the Motion Picture Film Industry on the Jim Amatulli film, "Artworks." Lambert worked on location during the filming of the movie; along with some art consulting, her paintings were used as those of the lead character,Emma, played by Virginia Madsen.
Although her formal education is other than painting, sculpture, and photography, it is in these fields of art where her passion resides. With her love of photography, she built her own dark room when she was 18 years old. She began drawing and painting at the age of 3 and has continued to become a working artist.Lambert exhibits nationally and internationally. Her work is collected privately and corporately. She is available for commission work and for design consultation.
Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
Cartoonist and illustrator Dan Wright will be the featured artist during December at Artworks. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8pm.
Dan Wright has been a working cartoonist and illustrator for over 400 years and attributes his great longevity to obscurity and a propensity for stretching the truth.
Dan was raised in Muncie and barely graduated from Muncie Southside High School where he was repeatedly sent to the dean for artistic differences. After serving three years in the U.S. Army, Dan attended the Herron School of Art and went on to become an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and one of Muncie's three nationally syndicated cartoonists.
His strip "Wildwood", which he co-wrote with childhood friend and fellow Muncie native, Tom Spurgeon, ran in about 80 papers from 1998 through 2003.
For the past few years, in addition to co-writing and producing "Rustle the Leaf", an online, environmentally themed newspaper-style comic strip, Dan has studied storytelling and has finished the manuscript for his first children's picture book "Jaboo"
After a 23 year absence, Dan has moved back to Muncie because he likes how lived-in the place looks.
At his Opening Reception on December 4, 2008 at ArtWorks Dan will read "Jaboo" in its entirety. Dan will also have many of his comic strips on exhibition in the gallery.
Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775
Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info.
Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Looking for something truly unique to get you in the holiday spirit? How about taking a stroll down East Main Street in Muncie on First Thursday (December 4)? Stop in at Gallery 308 at 308 East Main at 7 p.m. for the opening of a new exhibition, "The Art & Craft of Christmas."
Thanks to the generosity of ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton, an amazing display of holiday ornaments will amaze you. "It is our Christmas card to the community," says Gallery Board president Martin George, whose contribution to the exhibit is a large tree covered by numerous blown-glass ornaments, mostly of German and Eastern European origin.
See 200 nutcrackers from Hal Caldwell's collection, along with a vintage silver tree from the Sixties, complete with a rotating color wheel, donated for the exhibit by another collector, Josh Burton. Dale Potts' collection of bubble lights dating from the Second World War is also on display.
At 7 p.m. in the Gallery's Founders Room, Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights.
The exhibit continues through December 12. The public is welcome; admission is free.
Gallery 308 is a non-profit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Donations to the Gallery are tax deductible. For information about volunteer opportunities and Gallery hours, call 765-289-8575.
Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
Watercolorist Brian Gordy has been painting local turtles for several years. What began as a curiosity about the health of Delaware County rivers and wetlands turned into a large body of work documenting the various terrapin communities and their habits, interactions and even estimated ages. From the riverbanks, Gordy was able to determine that not only were the turtle populations healthy, but many of them had survived more turbulent times, as evidenced by their huge sizes. As an artist, he admired the flat and domed shells, the subtle skin colorations and the way light played off the various planes of the prehistoric-looking creatures' backs.
Recently recognized as an "Indiana Artisan," Gordy continues to paint the wet world of the turtle and has a new website in the works to share his paintings and giclees with patrons from outside his Muncie studio and combination gallery/frame shop. For local art and turtle appreciators, he will exhibit thirty five different scenes and groupings at Gordy Fine Art and Framing for the holiday season. An opening reception will be held during the monthly First Thursday event, from 5 to 9 PM. Refreshments will be served and public is invited to attend.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, 9 to 3. The Turtle Exhibit will be held through January 31, 2009. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase
Thursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505
On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505.
In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays including:
~ Cassella's Kitchen, 401 S. Walnut Street - 765-289-8980
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
BSU Theatre Ed Dept. to Perform at Muncie Children's Museum
December's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be centered around Ball State University's Theatre Education Department's, Stone Soup Players! Come and enjoy a fun evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Stone Soup will perform Winter-themed skits throughout the evening. Stone Soup is under the direction of professor Michael Daehn, from the Ball State University Education Department. Along with performances by Stone Soup, throughout the evening visitors have the chance to take part in a craft in Make 'n Take.
2008 Friends and Family Fun Night are sponsored by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
For more information about Friends and Family Fun Nights, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Stone Soup will perform Winter-themed skits throughout the evening. Stone Soup is under the direction of professor Michael Daehn, from the Ball State University Education Department. Along with performances by Stone Soup, throughout the evening visitors have the chance to take part in a craft in Make 'n Take.
2008 Friends and Family Fun Night are sponsored by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
For more information about Friends and Family Fun Nights, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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