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Enjoy Edible Science Month at the Muncie Children's Museum
Visit the Muncie Children's Museum and experience something new everyday. Daily programming is held Tuesday - Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. February is Edible Science month and all activities include conducting experiments with every day food.

From Mark DiFabio: it’s time for the next downtown focus ad in the newspaper—please get with him for your news updates and ad changes. 213-5760

Mitchell Place Gallery is partnering with the Ball State University Library’s Archives and Special Collections to exhibit a set of photographs depicting local African American history. This special exhibit , Celebrating Local African American History: Photos from the Middletown Archives is a part of the Gallery’s celebration of Black History Month and will be on display from February 2-15 at the Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102 in Muncie.

February

Mitchell Place Gallery, for 10 weeks from 6-8pm: will be the site for Oil Painting classes given by Karen Fisher. Cost $125 (supplies not included). Sign up today! Call 284-2919 to enroll or, e-mail: artmartyr3@aol.com
Gordy’s: special art exhibit by Margie Prim called “As I See It”
the Artist Within: featuring Mark Gardner exhibits his paintings, mixed media drawings and other mediums.
the Artist Within: each Wednesday from 3:30-5pm for 8 weeks classes by local potter Toren Scott, teaching Introduction to Hand built Ceramics. Fee $125 which includes all materials, studio fees and firing.
Artworks Gallery: Really Red February, the month of love is highlighted by works in red inspirations from the artist. It’s a must see!
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Friday February 11th
DOC’S Black Cloud Theory
Muncie Children's Museum: Club Soda: Dancing Raisins
Read the story “The Seven Silly Eaters” by Mary Ann Hoberman and conduct an experiment to make raisins dance. Then, enjoy a raisin snack.

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Saturday February 12th
DOC’S Artka
Centerstage: 9:00 Drama Queen, the all-girl band that opened last summer for Kansas and Peter Framton at the End-of-Summer Jam, are playing this Saturday. They are a great rock-and-roll cover band playing everything from Heart to Led Zepplin. Show time is 9pm and tickets are $6.
Muncie Children's Museum: Peanut Butter: Oils in Foods
Conduct an experiment getting the oil out of nuts to make peanut butter. Then, try the peanut butter on crackers.
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Sunday, February 13th
Muncie Children's Museum: Corn Starch: A Fun Putty
Turn cornstarch into fun putty to play with.
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Tuesday February 15th
DOC’S Battle of the Bands
Muncie Children's Museum: Syrups: Optical Action
Participate in an experiment showing how some syrup is optically active and separate white light into colored light. Try maple syrup.
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Wednesday, February 16th
Muncie Children's Museum: Fruit: No More Browning
Learn how to stop fruit from browning and enjoy a fruit snack.
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Thursday February 17
Mitchell Place Gallery: Opening reception, 2nd Annual Juried Student Art Show, Grades K-12,
Opens February 16 and runs through February 25., featuring 78 student artists
DOC’S Nocturna
Muncie Children's Museum: Fruit Juice: Testing for Iron
Learn what a precipitate is and help with an experiment testing juices for iron. Then, try some fruit juices.

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Friday, February 18
DOC’S: No Exit (6 p.m.) and The Annex (9 p.m.),
Muncie Children's Museum: Celery: Water in Stems
Help examine an experiment showing how water moves up stems. After, enjoy a celery and peanut butter snack.
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Saturday, February 19th
DOC’S : Knot-A-Kloo
Muncie Children's Museum: Ice Cream Tasting: Collecting Data
Help the staff conduct an ice cream taste testing experiment. Then, enjoy a small sundae.
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Sunday, February 20th
Muncie Children's Museum: Dried Fruit: Make a Necklace
Observe the differences between dried fruit and regular fruit. Make an edible necklace to take home.
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Monday, February 21st Presidents Day
DOC’S: Karaoke with Deb Blackburn
Muncie Children's Museum Normally closed on Mondays, the Muncie Children's Museum will be open on Monday, February 21, 2005 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for President's Day.
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Tuesday February 22nd
DOC’S: Sonja White, a well known comedienne who's been on Comedy Central, will be entertaining doctors after the meeting of the Delaware County Medical Society. They doors will be open to the public at 7:45 for the show which starts at 8:00. It should be a fun night.
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Wednesday, February 23rd
DOC’S Singer/Songwriter Showcase
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March
First Thursday: Gordy Fine Art & Framing: feature artist Bette Graham. Public is invited to a reception from 5-8pm March 3rd.