DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
News from our President, Genny Gordy:
Dear DBC Members,
I am happy to announce that each of our standing committees now have members! (see below) Please let me know right away which committee you'd like to work on. We're really making some progress here! Several of these new members don't work or live downtown, but are so passionate about what's happening that they want to be involved. Exciting stuff!
Gallery Group - representatives from Artworks, The Artist Within, FB Fogg, Gordy Fine Art & Framing, Minnetrista, BSU Museum of Art, BSU Atrium Gallery, Vera Mae's, Blue Bottle, David Dale Designs, Mitchell Place Gallery, the Star Press, & Visitor's Bureau. Next mtg. 3/25/05, 10:30 am, Blue Bottle.
Marketing/Branding - Andrea Allen, chair, Al Simmons
Membership - Tom Steiner, chair,
Entertainment - Jon Barnard, Lori Markum
Fundraising - Bill Smith, Jay Auxier, Brenda West, Andrew Dale, Mayor Canon
Beautification - Lisa Pritchett, chair, Bernita Nixon
Health/Wellness - Martin Fink, Lenette Freeman
Christmas - Dan Allen, Mike Thompson, Mark DiFabio, Penny Prow, Marty Grubbs
Please commit to at least one meeting before our next membership meeting in May. This meeting could possibly take place online, or with phone calls. If you need meeting space, please consider one of the downtown restaurants. First order of business for each committee is to choose a chair & decide on one to three goals for 2005. A member of the executive committee or Downtown Development will be happy to attend your meeting to help. Call Genny Gordy, DBC chair, at 284-8422 or email gengor@aol.com for info or assistance.
Mark May 5th on your calendar as two major events converge there: Our Spring Artwalk with BSU will take place from 5 to 8 pm, and the soon-to-be announced "5 Things by 5/5/05" campaign for clean-up/fix
up/beautification intensive.
Dandelions Flowers and Gift shop is offering floral design classes: four fresh cut flower workshops. The evening will start with chocolate and wine, and followed with a hands on beginning design in fresh flower arranging. Each "new apprentice" will take home two fresh flower bouquets. Classes will be offered on April 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st,from 6-8p.m. Class size is limited. Call us at dandelions for the details!!! flowers4twigs@yahoo.com
Trunk Show: at the Artist Within: Deborah Gindhart Dragoo will have a trunk show/sale of her hand knit pieces Fri/Sat March 25-26 from 10 am-7 pm...GREAT BARGAINS!
News from our Organic Farmers Market: ECI Natural Heritage Farmer's Market, will return to downtown Muncie; Thursday evenings from 4pm to 7pm in the green space on the corner of Walnut and Charles Streets; Beginning May 5th. The Ring Family Farm (Dave and Sara) expects to expand in many areas; you will see more strawberries, greens, specialty salad mixes, heirloom vegetables including tomatoes, and cut herbs. With Dave's new job as BSU Banquet and Catering Sales and Service Supervisor, they hope to add free range egss and wine cap mushrooms to their list this year. Soon to be released website: www.ringfamilyfarm.com
Flower Power: One of our goals for downtown this season is that no one can walk anywhere without seeing flowers somewhere! If you have a green thumb, you can plant your own. If you are gardening-challenged, or have time issues, we have a deal for you: Community Enhancement has a limited number of flower planters that they will plant, water weekly, maintain, and then collect back at the end of the season. Contact Brian Lough at Downtown Development to get your name on the list. The price is very reasonable, and once you sign on, you can just ignore them - but your customers won't! Call 282-7897. If you want to plant your own, may we suggest you include daisies, our city flower? Let's make downtown a garden of color this year! Need help? Contact Beautification Chair, Lisa Pritchett at Dandelion's, 289-6363.
5 Things by 5/05 : If you missed our Downtown Business Council meeting last Friday, look for info about this fun and productive challenge to improve the downtown image in an intensive (and slightly competitive!) challenge. Prizes will be given, as well as extreme sense of pride. Your business looks good, we all look good. Thank you in advance for your efforts! Contact Downtown Development for more info, 282-7897.
Remember the good ole days when we had movies downtown....they are back!!
Muncie Civic Theatre announces
CINEMA CLASSICS at CIVIC:
When Movies Were Movies The first 5 weekends in the series are March 25-27, April 8-10, April 15-17, May 13-15 and May 20-22.
Tickets $5 adults and $2 children 12 and under.
For titles, tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Mitchell Place Gallery is looking for docent volunteers. Training class on Saturday April 2nd, from 9am until 11am. Refreshments will be served. Please call the gallery at 765-289-8575 to register for the class, or email the docent coordinator, Erin Anderson-Decina, at emandersonde@bsu.edu.
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New Businesses:
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut St. owner: Chris Starr datzunique@gmail.com
Walnut Crossing owner Brenda West 288-0756 bkwest@ameritech.net
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the Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department; Hannah Birch and Randy Salway.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14. Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
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Mitchell Place Gallery from March 1-31 Nina B. Marshall and Scott Anderson, Professors of Art at Ball State University, will exhibit their paintings and Kimberly C. Anderson will exhibit her sculpture In a show entitled Something Seen, Something Touched, Something Felt, 2005. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, March 3, 2005, from 5-8pm. It is free and open to the public.
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Friday, March 25, Muncie Children's Museum Aladdin Wishing Bottles
We will read a story about Aladdin. Then, each child will make a wishing bottle to take home.
Saturday, March 26, Muncie Children's Museum Rumplestiltskin Name Tags
We will read the story of Rumplestiltskin. Then, we will teach the song the name game and make cool name tags.
Sunday, March 27: Muncie Children's Museum Closed for Easter
Tuesday, March 29: Muncie Children's Museum Peter Pan Grows Up Charts
We will read a Peter Pan story and then make a chart to measure the children's height. The charts for the boys and girls who never grew up will be decorated with characters from the story.
Wednesday, March 30: Muncie Children's Museum Follow Hansel and Gretel's Trail
We will read the story of Hansel and Gretel and play a game where the children must follow a trail of arrows and clues to lead them "home" where they will find a small prize.
Thursday, March 31: Muncie Children's Museum Knights of the Round Table Coat of Arms
We will read a story of King Arthur and his knights. Then, each child will design a coat of arms.
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Art classes will be offered at Gordy Fine Art & Framing beginning the week of April 4, 2005. Ten week sessions of Beginning Watercolor and Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor will be taught by Brian Gordy at the downtown shop. Six week sessions of Mother & Child Art Studio, and Drawing Studio for children ages 7 & up will be taught by Genny Gordy.
The shop is located at 224 E. Main Street, next to Civic Theatre. For more information, or to register, call 284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com for a brochure.
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MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY Linda Arndt for Thursday, March 31 at 7pm The Visual File Concept and Creative Expression
What is the "visual file concept?" Every sighted individual has a visual file, yet most people are unaware of this personal resource. This visual file is one's own series of preferential images, which are reflected in every aspect of one's daily life and in the things one makes. Learning to recognize one's own group of preferential images brings clarity and a sense of purpose to one's life and to one's art/music. Understanding the visual file concept helps to bridge the gap between the actual making of the art and the understanding of the artist's intent. Becoming conscious of one's visual file is a fascinating journey into the depths of one's life, one's creativity, and how the visual file is expressed in one's work.
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Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
April
1st - 30th Gordy Fine Art & Framing: Giclee prints exhibit of Jay Zimmerman titled "Acadian Mediations". The public is invited to a reception for the artist on First Thursday: April 7th from 5 to 8 pm.
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
2nd FB Fogg, Salon Day, 14 BSU students from the Advanced Watermedia class will show their paintings. Open from 10am - 4:00pm.
4th the Artist Within: two Ball State University Art/Photography majors, Carly Niermeier and Nathan Brown, will have their "Senior Show" at the Artist Within in April. Carly will open her show April 4th and have an artist reception Thursday, April 7th from 5-8 pm. Her fascination with video transitions and how they blur as one frame replaces another is reflected in her still photography. Mixing colors and ambiguous shapes invite the viewer to feel the emotion of the moment and plug in their own details-remembered or imagined. The exhibit runs through April 16th.
Nathan Brown will have his opening reception Thursday, April 21st from 5-8 pm and his photographs will be on exhibit from April 18-30. "Fleeting Midwest" reflects the background and interests of this East Central Indiana artist. Nathan feels that the once open cornfields that surrounded his childhood are slowly closing in on him and are losing out to urban sprawl. His exhibit is an attempt to show his frustration and feeling of loss while conveying a compassion for the farmers who have had little choice but to sell their land to "mega farmers" or developers. His work is an attempt to give the little guy a voice...to raise awareness.
6TH-29TH Mitchell Place Gallery's 2nd Annual Juried Print Exhibition See the works of 33 selected artists from a 5 state area
Opening Reception: Thursday April 7, 5-8pm Awards at 6pm
9th FB Fogg, Salon Day, Featuring Hand Jive clothing and Muncie's impressionistic painter, Susie Morgan. Open from 10 am - 4:00 pm.
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
23RD MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Under the Big Top at the Children's Health Fair
Enjoy an under the big top experience at the sixth annual Children's Health Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Muncie Children's Museum. The Museum will be open for free during this day where parents and children can come and learn about health and safety in a fun and exciting way.
The mission of the Children's Health Fair is to promote free health and safety-focused education for children through a fun and interactive environment. "When children see health professionals in a way that is fun and inviting, it makes seeing the doctor less frightening," said Dianne Phillipsen, Children's Health Fair coordinator. "It is also a great environment for health care professionals to give back to the community.
With representatives from over 40 health-related organizations, activities covered at the Children's Health Fair will include immunizations, middle ear screenings, good nutrition, summer safety, playground fun and dental care. As another way to promote healthy activities and lifestyles, children will have the opportunity to put their name in a raffle for a new bicycle donated by Associates in Women's Health.
Unlike the many other health fairs held around East Central Indiana, the Children's Health Fair is the only one focusing on children. Phillipsen believes the Children's Health Fair is "the best hope for improved health in our community for future generations."
A major sponsor of this event is the Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society. The Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society has been involved with the Children's Health Fair since its creation in 2000. Sponsors also include Cardinal Health Systems, KidStart...a Hillcroft Service and the Muncie Children's Museum.
For more information about the Children's Health Fair, please contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Children's Health Fair website at www.childrenshealthfair.org.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
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Sign Up Early for Summer Camps and SAVE!
Attention parents! Sign up your kids before March 31 for summer camps at the Muncie Children's Museum and save $20.00 off registration per child, per camp! Great for kids entering second through sixth grade, the Muncie Children's Museum's summer camps will be full of activities, crafts, special guests and field trips. Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with free time in the Museum from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The following are the camps being offered this summer:
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. For multiple children, a $10.00 discount is given for each additional child. Again, register before March 31, 2005 and save $20.00 off each camper registration.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Downtown News 3-18-2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
News from our Organic Farmers Market: ECI Natural Heritage Farmer's Market, will return to downtown Muncie; Thursday evenings from 4pm to 7pm in the green space on the corner of Walnut and Charles Streets; Beginning May 5th. The Ring Family Farm (Dave and Sara) expects to expand in many areas; you will see more strawberries, greens, specialty salad mixes, heirloom vegetables including tomatoes, and cut herbs. With Dave's new job as BSU Banquet and Catering Sales and Service Supervisor, they hope to add free range egss and wine cap mushrooms to their list this year. Soon to be released website: www.ringfamilyfarm.com
Flower Power: One of our goals for downtown this season is that no one can walk anywhere without seeing flowers somewhere! If you have a green thumb, you can plant your own. If you are gardening-challenged, or have time issues, we have a deal for you: Community Enhancement has a limited number of flower planters that they will plant, water weekly, maintain, and then collect back at the end of the season. Contact Brian Lough at Downtown Development to get your name on the list. The price is very reasonable, and once you sign on, you can just ignore them - but your customers won't! Call 282-7897. If you want to plant your own, may we suggest you include daisies, our city flower? Let's make downtown a garden of color this year! Need help? Contact Beautification Chair, Lisa Pritchett at Dandelion's, 289-6363.
5 Things by 5/05 : If you missed our Downtown Business Council meeting last Friday, look for info about this fun and productive challenge to improve the downtown image in an intensive (and slightly competitive!) challenge. Prizes will be given, as well as extreme sense of pride. Your business looks good, we all look good. Thank you in advance for your efforts! Contact Downtown Development for more info, 282-7897.
Remember the good ole days when we had movies downtown....they are back!!
Muncie Civic Theatre announces
CINEMA CLASSICS at CIVIC:
When Movies Were Movies
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 74-year old arts leader, is announcing CINEMA CLASSICS AT CIVIC: "When Movies Were Movies", a new series of film presentations. Through a partnership with Downtown Development and Muncie Public Library, Muncie Civic will be presenting classic movies from the 1930's, 40's, 50's and 60's during weekends when there are no theatrical events on the stage. The first 5 weekends in the series are March 25-27, April 8-10, April 15-17, May 13-15 and May 20-22. Movies will be shown at 7:00 and 10:00 on Friday, 1:00, 7:00 & 10:00 on Saturday and 5:00 on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. At the Saturday 1:00 matinee, children 12 and under are admitted for the price of a ticket the year the movie was originally released. Popcorn, soda and candy will be available for purchase in the lobby. All seating will be general admission, tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 765-288-PLAY. Titles of movies appearing in the series are available by calling 288-PLAY and on fliers available at the theatre.
The Cinema Classics series offers a traditional movie-going experience in an historical setting. From 1933 until 1953, Muncie Civic Theatre was the Hoosier Movie Theatre and is the last of more than two dozen architecturally historical movie palaces still standing in Downtown Muncie. With assistance from Jack's Camera Shop, Muncie Civic has obtained a brand new fifteen-by-twenty-foot movie screen and through a partnership with Downtown Development is utilizing a state-of-the-art digital projector used in the summer to show outdoor movies on Walnut Street. Combined with the professional sound system already in place for plays and musicals and the historic setting of the auditorium, Muncie Civic hopes to provide a nostalgic experience coupled with technical cinematic excellence.
For titles, tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Muncie Civic Theatre to host
INDIANA COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE
STATE FESTIVAL
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will host the Indiana Community Theatre League's State Festival on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The festival will feature performances by Community Theatre organizations from across the country, adjudication of those performances by a professional panel, an open-mic cabaret and an awards banquet for winning performances which will be selected to advance to the Regional Festival in April. All performances and adjudication will be on the Mainstage of Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The cabaret will be in the Studio Theatre following all performances on Saturday, March 19. The awards Banquet will be at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 11:00am, Sunday, March 20. Registration for the Festival, which includes tickets to all 10 performances and entrance to the cabaret and a Friday night mixer is $25 and is available to the general public. Brunch tickets are sold separately. The official hotel of the Festival is The Hotel Roberts. Registration and information is available at www.ictl.net
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New Businesses:
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut St. owner: Chris Starr datzunique@gmail.com Now Open
Walnut Crossing owner Brenda West 288-0756 bkwest@ameritech.net Coming Soon
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the Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department; Hannah Birch and Randy Salway.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14. Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
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Mitchell Place Gallery from March 1-31 Nina B. Marshall and Scott Anderson, Professors of Art at Ball State University, will exhibit their paintings and Kimberly C. Anderson will exhibit her sculpture In a show entitled Something Seen, Something Touched, Something Felt, 2005. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, March 3, 2005, from 5-8pm. It is free and open to the public.
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Friday, March 18 : Muncie Children's Museum. Caribbean Maracas
We will read the book Cenderillon by Robert D. Shan Souci and discuss the differences between this story and the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will make maracas to take home.
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Saturday, March 19 : Muncie Children's Museum: Colorful South African Banners
We will read the book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe and discuss how it differs from the traditional Cinderella story. Then, we will make colorful banners similar to clothing worn by the characters in the story.
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Sunday, March 20:
Muncie Children's Museum: Princess and the Pea Beds
We will read the story of the Princess and the Pea, and each child will get to make a miniature bed with many mattresses. Later, children can play "find the pea" with their bed.
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Monday, March 21, 2005
Muncie Children's Museum open Monday for special spring break activities
Normally closed on Mondays, the Muncie Children's Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for special spring break activities.
For information, please contact the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Snow White's Royal Cake: We will read the story of Snow White and the children will help us put the finishing touches on a castle shaped ice cream cake. Then, everyone will get a piece of the castle to enjoy
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Tuesday, March 22: Muncie Children's Museum Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow
We will read the story of Robin Hood and children will get a chance to use a foam bow and arrow set.
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Wednesday, March 23 : Muncie Children's Museum Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Masks
We will read the story of Sleeping Beauty and make sleeping masks from felt and ribbon to take home.
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Thursday, March 24 Muncie Children's Museum Rapunzel's Castle Tower
We will read the story of Rapunzel and make a miniature castle tower with Rapunzel in the window that all children will be able take home.
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Friday, March 25, Muncie Children's Museum Aladdin Wishing Bottles
We will read a story about Aladdin. Then, each child will make a wishing bottle to take home.
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Saturday, March 26, Muncie Children's Museum Rumplestiltskin Name Tags
We will read the story of Rumplestiltskin. Then, we will teach the song the name game and make cool name tags.
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Sunday,March 27: Muncie Children's Museum Closed for Easter
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March Conventions held at Horizon Convention Center Retailers: think of ways to welcome and promote your business to these groups!
3/29-3/31 - Indiana Weights and Measures - 100 Delegates (Tues - Thurs.)
MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY Linda Arndt for Thursday, March 31 at 7pm The Visual File Concept and Creative Expression
What is the "visual file concept?" Every sighted individual has a visual file, yet most people are unaware of this personal resource. This visual file is one's own series of preferential images, which are reflected in every aspect of one's daily life and in the things one makes. Learning to recognize one's own group of preferential images brings clarity and a sense of purpose to one's life and to one's art/music. Understanding the visual file concept helps to bridge the gap between the actual making of the art and the understanding of the artist's intent. Becoming conscious of one's visual file is a fascinating journey into the depths of one's life, one's creativity, and how the visual file is expressed in one's work.
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Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Muncie Ballet Studio Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Lisa Love, director of the Muncie Ballet Studio, will be visiting the Muncie Children's Museum on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Love will read the story "Angelina Ballerina" by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird. Angelina Ballerina tells the tale of a little mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina. After the story, Love will lead crafts and movement activities along with dancers who will be in classical and character costumes. The dancers will perform short excerpts, including the children in their dances.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
April
1st - 30th Gordy Fine Art & Framing: Giclee prints exhibit of Jay Zimmerman titled "Acadian Mediations". The public is invited to a reception for the artist on First Thursday: April 7th from 5 to 8 pm.
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
2nd FB Fogg, Salon Day, 14 BSU students from the Advanced Watermedia class will show their paintings. Open from 10am - 4:00pm.
4th the Artist Within: two Ball State University Art/Photography majors, Carly Niermeier and Nathan Brown, will have their "Senior Show" at the Artist Within in April. Carly will open her show April 4th and have an artist reception Thursday, April 7th from 5-8 pm. Her fascination with video transitions and how they blur as one frame replaces another is reflected in her still photography. Mixing colors and ambiguous shapes invite the viewer to feel the emotion of the moment and plug in their own details-remembered or imagined. The exhibit runs through April 16th.
Nathan Brown will have his opening reception Thursday, April 21st from 5-8 pm and his photographs will be on exhibit from April 18-30. "Fleeting Midwest" reflects the background and interests of this East Central Indiana artist. Nathan feels that the once open cornfields that surrounded his childhood are slowly closing in on him and are losing out to urban sprawl. His exhibit is an attempt to show his frustration and feeling of loss while conveying a compassion for the farmers who have had little choice but to sell their land to "mega farmers" or developers. His work is an attempt to give the little guy a voice...to raise awareness.
6TH-29TH Mitchell Place Gallery's 2nd Annual Juried Print Exhibition See the works of 33 selected artists from a 5 state area
Opening Reception: Thursday April 7, 5-8pm Awards at 6pm
9th FB Fogg, Salon Day, Featureing Hand Jive clothing and Muncie's impressionistic painter, Susie Morgan. Open from 10 am - 4:00 pm.
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
23RD MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Under the Big Top at the Children's Health Fair
Enjoy an under the big top experience at the sixth annual Children's Health Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Muncie Children's Museum. The Museum will be open for free during this day where parents and children can come and learn about health and safety in a fun and exciting way.
The mission of the Children's Health Fair is to promote free health and safety-focused education for children through a fun and interactive environment. "When children see health professionals in a way that is fun and inviting, it makes seeing the doctor less frightening," said Dianne Phillipsen, Children's Health Fair coordinator. "It is also a great environment for health care professionals to give back to the community.
With representatives from over 40 health-related organizations, activities covered at the Children's Health Fair will include immunizations, middle ear screenings, good nutrition, summer safety, playground fun and dental care. As another way to promote healthy activities and lifestyles, children will have the opportunity to put their name in a raffle for a new bicycle donated by Associates in Women's Health.
Unlike the many other health fairs held around East Central Indiana, the Children's Health Fair is the only one focusing on children. Phillipsen believes the Children's Health Fair is "the best hope for improved health in our community for future generations."
A major sponsor of this event is the Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society. The Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society has been involved with the Children's Health Fair since its creation in 2000. Sponsors also include Cardinal Health Systems, KidStart...a Hillcroft Service and the Muncie Children's Museum.
For more information about the Children's Health Fair, please contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Children's Health Fair website at www.childrenshealthfair.org.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Sign Up Early for Summer Camps and SAVE!
Attention parents! Sign up your kids before March 31 for summer camps at the Muncie Children's Museum and save $20.00 off registration per child, per camp! Great for kids entering second through sixth grade, the Muncie Children's Museum's summer camps will be full of activities, crafts, special guests and field trips. Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with free time in the Museum from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The following are the camps being offered this summer:
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. For multiple children, a $10.00 discount is given for each additional child. Again, register before March 31, 2005 and save $20.00 off each camper registration.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
News from our Organic Farmers Market: ECI Natural Heritage Farmer's Market, will return to downtown Muncie; Thursday evenings from 4pm to 7pm in the green space on the corner of Walnut and Charles Streets; Beginning May 5th. The Ring Family Farm (Dave and Sara) expects to expand in many areas; you will see more strawberries, greens, specialty salad mixes, heirloom vegetables including tomatoes, and cut herbs. With Dave's new job as BSU Banquet and Catering Sales and Service Supervisor, they hope to add free range egss and wine cap mushrooms to their list this year. Soon to be released website: www.ringfamilyfarm.com
Flower Power: One of our goals for downtown this season is that no one can walk anywhere without seeing flowers somewhere! If you have a green thumb, you can plant your own. If you are gardening-challenged, or have time issues, we have a deal for you: Community Enhancement has a limited number of flower planters that they will plant, water weekly, maintain, and then collect back at the end of the season. Contact Brian Lough at Downtown Development to get your name on the list. The price is very reasonable, and once you sign on, you can just ignore them - but your customers won't! Call 282-7897. If you want to plant your own, may we suggest you include daisies, our city flower? Let's make downtown a garden of color this year! Need help? Contact Beautification Chair, Lisa Pritchett at Dandelion's, 289-6363.
5 Things by 5/05 : If you missed our Downtown Business Council meeting last Friday, look for info about this fun and productive challenge to improve the downtown image in an intensive (and slightly competitive!) challenge. Prizes will be given, as well as extreme sense of pride. Your business looks good, we all look good. Thank you in advance for your efforts! Contact Downtown Development for more info, 282-7897.
Remember the good ole days when we had movies downtown....they are back!!
Muncie Civic Theatre announces
CINEMA CLASSICS at CIVIC:
When Movies Were Movies
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 74-year old arts leader, is announcing CINEMA CLASSICS AT CIVIC: "When Movies Were Movies", a new series of film presentations. Through a partnership with Downtown Development and Muncie Public Library, Muncie Civic will be presenting classic movies from the 1930's, 40's, 50's and 60's during weekends when there are no theatrical events on the stage. The first 5 weekends in the series are March 25-27, April 8-10, April 15-17, May 13-15 and May 20-22. Movies will be shown at 7:00 and 10:00 on Friday, 1:00, 7:00 & 10:00 on Saturday and 5:00 on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. At the Saturday 1:00 matinee, children 12 and under are admitted for the price of a ticket the year the movie was originally released. Popcorn, soda and candy will be available for purchase in the lobby. All seating will be general admission, tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 765-288-PLAY. Titles of movies appearing in the series are available by calling 288-PLAY and on fliers available at the theatre.
The Cinema Classics series offers a traditional movie-going experience in an historical setting. From 1933 until 1953, Muncie Civic Theatre was the Hoosier Movie Theatre and is the last of more than two dozen architecturally historical movie palaces still standing in Downtown Muncie. With assistance from Jack's Camera Shop, Muncie Civic has obtained a brand new fifteen-by-twenty-foot movie screen and through a partnership with Downtown Development is utilizing a state-of-the-art digital projector used in the summer to show outdoor movies on Walnut Street. Combined with the professional sound system already in place for plays and musicals and the historic setting of the auditorium, Muncie Civic hopes to provide a nostalgic experience coupled with technical cinematic excellence.
For titles, tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Muncie Civic Theatre to host
INDIANA COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE
STATE FESTIVAL
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will host the Indiana Community Theatre League's State Festival on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The festival will feature performances by Community Theatre organizations from across the country, adjudication of those performances by a professional panel, an open-mic cabaret and an awards banquet for winning performances which will be selected to advance to the Regional Festival in April. All performances and adjudication will be on the Mainstage of Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The cabaret will be in the Studio Theatre following all performances on Saturday, March 19. The awards Banquet will be at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 11:00am, Sunday, March 20. Registration for the Festival, which includes tickets to all 10 performances and entrance to the cabaret and a Friday night mixer is $25 and is available to the general public. Brunch tickets are sold separately. The official hotel of the Festival is The Hotel Roberts. Registration and information is available at www.ictl.net
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New Businesses:
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut St. owner: Chris Starr datzunique@gmail.com Now Open
Walnut Crossing owner Brenda West 288-0756 bkwest@ameritech.net Coming Soon
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the Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department; Hannah Birch and Randy Salway.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14. Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
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Mitchell Place Gallery from March 1-31 Nina B. Marshall and Scott Anderson, Professors of Art at Ball State University, will exhibit their paintings and Kimberly C. Anderson will exhibit her sculpture In a show entitled Something Seen, Something Touched, Something Felt, 2005. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, March 3, 2005, from 5-8pm. It is free and open to the public.
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Friday, March 18 : Muncie Children's Museum. Caribbean Maracas
We will read the book Cenderillon by Robert D. Shan Souci and discuss the differences between this story and the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will make maracas to take home.
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Saturday, March 19 : Muncie Children's Museum: Colorful South African Banners
We will read the book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe and discuss how it differs from the traditional Cinderella story. Then, we will make colorful banners similar to clothing worn by the characters in the story.
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Sunday, March 20:
Muncie Children's Museum: Princess and the Pea Beds
We will read the story of the Princess and the Pea, and each child will get to make a miniature bed with many mattresses. Later, children can play "find the pea" with their bed.
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Monday, March 21, 2005
Muncie Children's Museum open Monday for special spring break activities
Normally closed on Mondays, the Muncie Children's Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for special spring break activities.
For information, please contact the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Snow White's Royal Cake: We will read the story of Snow White and the children will help us put the finishing touches on a castle shaped ice cream cake. Then, everyone will get a piece of the castle to enjoy
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Tuesday, March 22: Muncie Children's Museum Robin Hood's Bow and Arrow
We will read the story of Robin Hood and children will get a chance to use a foam bow and arrow set.
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Wednesday, March 23 : Muncie Children's Museum Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Masks
We will read the story of Sleeping Beauty and make sleeping masks from felt and ribbon to take home.
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Thursday, March 24 Muncie Children's Museum Rapunzel's Castle Tower
We will read the story of Rapunzel and make a miniature castle tower with Rapunzel in the window that all children will be able take home.
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Friday, March 25, Muncie Children's Museum Aladdin Wishing Bottles
We will read a story about Aladdin. Then, each child will make a wishing bottle to take home.
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Saturday, March 26, Muncie Children's Museum Rumplestiltskin Name Tags
We will read the story of Rumplestiltskin. Then, we will teach the song the name game and make cool name tags.
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Sunday,March 27: Muncie Children's Museum Closed for Easter
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March Conventions held at Horizon Convention Center Retailers: think of ways to welcome and promote your business to these groups!
3/29-3/31 - Indiana Weights and Measures - 100 Delegates (Tues - Thurs.)
MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY Linda Arndt for Thursday, March 31 at 7pm The Visual File Concept and Creative Expression
What is the "visual file concept?" Every sighted individual has a visual file, yet most people are unaware of this personal resource. This visual file is one's own series of preferential images, which are reflected in every aspect of one's daily life and in the things one makes. Learning to recognize one's own group of preferential images brings clarity and a sense of purpose to one's life and to one's art/music. Understanding the visual file concept helps to bridge the gap between the actual making of the art and the understanding of the artist's intent. Becoming conscious of one's visual file is a fascinating journey into the depths of one's life, one's creativity, and how the visual file is expressed in one's work.
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Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Muncie Ballet Studio Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Lisa Love, director of the Muncie Ballet Studio, will be visiting the Muncie Children's Museum on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Love will read the story "Angelina Ballerina" by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird. Angelina Ballerina tells the tale of a little mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina. After the story, Love will lead crafts and movement activities along with dancers who will be in classical and character costumes. The dancers will perform short excerpts, including the children in their dances.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
April
1st - 30th Gordy Fine Art & Framing: Giclee prints exhibit of Jay Zimmerman titled "Acadian Mediations". The public is invited to a reception for the artist on First Thursday: April 7th from 5 to 8 pm.
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
2nd FB Fogg, Salon Day, 14 BSU students from the Advanced Watermedia class will show their paintings. Open from 10am - 4:00pm.
4th the Artist Within: two Ball State University Art/Photography majors, Carly Niermeier and Nathan Brown, will have their "Senior Show" at the Artist Within in April. Carly will open her show April 4th and have an artist reception Thursday, April 7th from 5-8 pm. Her fascination with video transitions and how they blur as one frame replaces another is reflected in her still photography. Mixing colors and ambiguous shapes invite the viewer to feel the emotion of the moment and plug in their own details-remembered or imagined. The exhibit runs through April 16th.
Nathan Brown will have his opening reception Thursday, April 21st from 5-8 pm and his photographs will be on exhibit from April 18-30. "Fleeting Midwest" reflects the background and interests of this East Central Indiana artist. Nathan feels that the once open cornfields that surrounded his childhood are slowly closing in on him and are losing out to urban sprawl. His exhibit is an attempt to show his frustration and feeling of loss while conveying a compassion for the farmers who have had little choice but to sell their land to "mega farmers" or developers. His work is an attempt to give the little guy a voice...to raise awareness.
6TH-29TH Mitchell Place Gallery's 2nd Annual Juried Print Exhibition See the works of 33 selected artists from a 5 state area
Opening Reception: Thursday April 7, 5-8pm Awards at 6pm
9th FB Fogg, Salon Day, Featureing Hand Jive clothing and Muncie's impressionistic painter, Susie Morgan. Open from 10 am - 4:00 pm.
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
23RD MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Under the Big Top at the Children's Health Fair
Enjoy an under the big top experience at the sixth annual Children's Health Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Muncie Children's Museum. The Museum will be open for free during this day where parents and children can come and learn about health and safety in a fun and exciting way.
The mission of the Children's Health Fair is to promote free health and safety-focused education for children through a fun and interactive environment. "When children see health professionals in a way that is fun and inviting, it makes seeing the doctor less frightening," said Dianne Phillipsen, Children's Health Fair coordinator. "It is also a great environment for health care professionals to give back to the community.
With representatives from over 40 health-related organizations, activities covered at the Children's Health Fair will include immunizations, middle ear screenings, good nutrition, summer safety, playground fun and dental care. As another way to promote healthy activities and lifestyles, children will have the opportunity to put their name in a raffle for a new bicycle donated by Associates in Women's Health.
Unlike the many other health fairs held around East Central Indiana, the Children's Health Fair is the only one focusing on children. Phillipsen believes the Children's Health Fair is "the best hope for improved health in our community for future generations."
A major sponsor of this event is the Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society. The Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society has been involved with the Children's Health Fair since its creation in 2000. Sponsors also include Cardinal Health Systems, KidStart...a Hillcroft Service and the Muncie Children's Museum.
For more information about the Children's Health Fair, please contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Children's Health Fair website at www.childrenshealthfair.org.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Sign Up Early for Summer Camps and SAVE!
Attention parents! Sign up your kids before March 31 for summer camps at the Muncie Children's Museum and save $20.00 off registration per child, per camp! Great for kids entering second through sixth grade, the Muncie Children's Museum's summer camps will be full of activities, crafts, special guests and field trips. Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with free time in the Museum from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The following are the camps being offered this summer:
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. For multiple children, a $10.00 discount is given for each additional child. Again, register before March 31, 2005 and save $20.00 off each camper registration.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
New Business Downtown!
The newest business downtown, Datz Unique is owned by Chris Starr. I asked her for information about her business and herself so it could be shared with the group. Let's all welcome her!!!
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut Street, open Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
Until 9pm when there are downtown events happening. Phone: 702-0964
We happily carry a wide variety of items. Balloons, native American items, incense, candles, a touch of country flare, mystical Dragons and wizards, porcelain dolls
and more. Weekly we have new items arriving. Our inventory changes
over very regularly because a lot of our items we may only be able to
get one time. We happily make custom baskets for your needs. Whether
a basket for that new baby that's just arrived or one for that
couple wanting a special night with candles, cheese and sparkling
cider. Of course we also do balloon orders as well. We handle balloon orders from
the smallest order of 4- 11" latex's for a $1.00 each to a 36" mylar foil for $3.75 with bunches of latex's added.
When I began this my daughters, Courtney and Cassandria, and my son, Joshua and I spent a lot of time talking. We wanted a place where every person could go
and purchase a quality product for a reasonable price. That's what
makes us unique because whether you're on a fixed income or a business
professional at Datz Unique there's something for everyone.
I chose Muncie because my fiance Bill was born, raised, and grew up here
in Muncie. Im originally from Florida so this is all kind of a new
territory for me, but Im finding that I love it. I looked around
downtown and a few other areas and decided downtown was where I wanted
to be. I felt like I could contribute better then out on
McGalliard or a side street. Everyone that I have met so far in
the downtown area has been amazingly friendly and very helpful (Thanks
Penny, Tommy and Rod). I guess I have rambled enough here. Thank you
again Nancy and to everyone I have met and those I have yet to meet.
Stop in down at Datz Unique--we would love to meet you.
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut Street, open Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
Until 9pm when there are downtown events happening. Phone: 702-0964
We happily carry a wide variety of items. Balloons, native American items, incense, candles, a touch of country flare, mystical Dragons and wizards, porcelain dolls
and more. Weekly we have new items arriving. Our inventory changes
over very regularly because a lot of our items we may only be able to
get one time. We happily make custom baskets for your needs. Whether
a basket for that new baby that's just arrived or one for that
couple wanting a special night with candles, cheese and sparkling
cider. Of course we also do balloon orders as well. We handle balloon orders from
the smallest order of 4- 11" latex's for a $1.00 each to a 36" mylar foil for $3.75 with bunches of latex's added.
When I began this my daughters, Courtney and Cassandria, and my son, Joshua and I spent a lot of time talking. We wanted a place where every person could go
and purchase a quality product for a reasonable price. That's what
makes us unique because whether you're on a fixed income or a business
professional at Datz Unique there's something for everyone.
I chose Muncie because my fiance Bill was born, raised, and grew up here
in Muncie. Im originally from Florida so this is all kind of a new
territory for me, but Im finding that I love it. I looked around
downtown and a few other areas and decided downtown was where I wanted
to be. I felt like I could contribute better then out on
McGalliard or a side street. Everyone that I have met so far in
the downtown area has been amazingly friendly and very helpful (Thanks
Penny, Tommy and Rod). I guess I have rambled enough here. Thank you
again Nancy and to everyone I have met and those I have yet to meet.
Stop in down at Datz Unique--we would love to meet you.
Friday, March 11, 2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS 3-11-05
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Reminder: Please complete the downtown survey and get them to Genny Gordy, Acting President--also please sign up for a committee. Gengor@aol.com
Get out your GREEN and come join the fun downtown this Saturday for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!! There is still time to enter the parade...call 282-7897 for more details. Merchants, please put green in your windows.
Flower Power: One of our goals for downtown this season is that no one can walk anywhere without seeing flowers somewhere! If you have a green thumb, you can plant your own. If you are gardening-challenged, or have time issues, we have a deal for you: Community Enhancement has a limited number of flower planters that they will plant, water weekly, maintain, and then collect back at the end of the season. Contact Brian Lough at Downtown Development to get your name on the list. The price is very reasonable, and once you sign on, you can just ignore them - but your customers won't! Call 282-7897. If you want to plant your own, may we suggest you include daisies, our city flower? Let's make downtown a garden of color this year! Need help? Contact Beautification Chair, Lisa Pritchett at Dandelion's, 289-6363.
5 Things by 5/05 : If you missed our Downtown Business Council meeting last Friday, look for info about this fun and productive challenge to improve the downtown image in an intensive (and slightly competitive!) challenge. Prizes will be given, as well as extreme sense of pride. Your business looks good, we all look good. Thank you in advance for your efforts! Contact Downtown Development for more info, 282-7897.
Remember the good ole days when we had movies downtown....they are back!!
Muncie Civic Theatre announces
CINEMA CLASSICS at CIVIC:
When Movies Were Movies
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 74-year old arts leader, is announcing CINEMA CLASSICS AT CIVIC: "When Movies Were Movies", a new series of film presentations. Through a partnership with Downtown Development and Muncie Public Library, Muncie Civic will be presenting classic movies from the 1930's, 40's, 50's and 60's during weekends when there are no theatrical events on the stage. The first 5 weekends in the series are March 25-27, April 8-10, April 15-17, May 13-15 and May 20-22. Movies will be shown at 7:00 and 10:00 on Friday, 1:00, 7:00 & 10:00 on Saturday and 5:00 on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. At the Saturday 1:00 matinee, children 12 and under are admitted for the price of a ticket the year the movie was originally released. Popcorn, soda and candy will be available for purchase in the lobby. All seating will be general admission, tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 765-288-PLAY. Titles of movies appearing in the series are available by calling 288-PLAY and on fliers available at the theatre.
The Cinema Classics series offers a traditional movie-going experience in an historical setting. From 1933 until 1953, Muncie Civic Theatre was the Hoosier Movie Theatre and is the last of more than two dozen architecturally historical movie palaces still standing in Downtown Muncie. With assistance from Jack's Camera Shop, Muncie Civic has obtained a brand new fifteen-by-twenty-foot movie screen and through a partnership with Downtown Development is utilizing a state-of-the-art digital projector used in the summer to show outdoor movies on Walnut Street. Combined with the professional sound system already in place for plays and musicals and the historic setting of the auditorium, Muncie Civic hopes to provide a nostalgic experience coupled with technical cinematic excellence.
For titles, tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Muncie Civic Theatre to host
INDIANA COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE
STATE FESTIVAL
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will host the Indiana Community Theatre League's State Festival on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The festival will feature performances by Community Theatre organizations from across the country, adjudication of those performances by a professional panel, an open-mic cabaret and an awards banquet for winning performances which will be selected to advance to the Regional Festival in April. All performances and adjudication will be on the Mainstage of Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The cabaret will be in the Studio Theatre following all performances on Saturday, March 19. The awards Banquet will be at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 11:00am, Sunday, March 20. Registration for the Festival, which includes tickets to all 10 performances and entrance to the cabaret and a Friday night mixer is $25 and is available to the general public. Brunch tickets are sold separately. The official hotel of the Festival is The Hotel Roberts. Registration and information is available at www.ictl.net
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New Businesses (more information to come):
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut St. 284-1568 owner: Chris Starr datzunique@gmail.com
Walnut Crossing owner Brenda West 288-0756 bkwest@ameritech.net
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the Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department; Hannah Birch and Randy Salway.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Local artist Heidi Hale offers two beading workshops, March 3rd and 17th and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14.
Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
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Mitchell Place Gallery from March 1-31 Nina B. Marshall and Scott Anderson, Professors of Art at Ball State University, will exhibit their paintings and Kimberly C. Anderson will exhibit her sculpture In a show entitled Something Seen, Something Touched, Something Felt, 2005. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, March 3, 2005, from 5-8pm. It is free and open to the public.
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Friday, March 11: Muncie Children's Museum Goldilocks Breakfast Bars
We will read the story Goldilocks Returns by Lisa Campbell Ernst. Then, like Goldilocks, we will try some breakfast bars - a much better choice than porridge
Horizon Convention Center - Home, Garden, Patio and Remodeling Show--Hours: Friday - 4-9pm cost: $5 at the door
Horizon Convention Center (last day) Indiana Municipal Clerks Annual Conference - 100 Delegates
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Saturday, March 12: Muncie Children's Museum Name the Seven Chihuahuas
We will read the story "Snow White and the Seven Chihuahuas" from the book Bedtime Stories for Dogs by Leigh Anne Jasheway. Then, each child will color and name a picture of a Chihuahua. We will also have a special guest Chihuahua.
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The Bunny Brunch, an annual Easter celebration. Two hour and a half sessions will be offered at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Children will participate in activities, make crafts, meet and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an egg hunt around the Museum. Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited so reserve your child's seat today. The cost for one session is $15.00 per child for Museum members and $25.00 per child for non-Museum members. Two adults are admitted free per child. For more information, contact the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Museum website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Horizon Convention Center - Home, Garden, Patio and Remodeling Show--Hours: Sat. 10am - 9pm--cost: $5 at the door
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Sunday, March 13:
Muncie Children's Museum: Help the MCM celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 13, 2005 by making Shamrock Shakes at 2:00 pm. Then participate in the daily activity, Talking Irish Bulls, at 3:00 pm. Read the story The Irish Cinderlad by Shirley Climo and talk about the differences from the traditional Cinderella story. Then, make talking bull puppets. Don't forget your green!!
Horizon Convention Center Home, Garden, Patio and Remodeling Show--Hours: Sun. Noon - 5pm--cost: $5 at the door
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Tuesday, March 15: Muncie Children's Museum German Cookies with Character
We will read the book Princess Furball by Charlotte Huck and find some of the differences between this story and the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will decorate gingerbread man shaped cookies to look like characters from the book.
Mitchell Place Gallery 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Bookmaking Workshop-- 7 PM-- Taught by Sarojini Johnson
Admission is free, but registration required via web site www.mitchellplacegallery.com or by calling gallery, 289-8575 (leave your name, address and phone)
Registration deadline: March 15
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Wednesday, March 16 : Muncie Children's Museum Chinese Tangrams
We will read the book Yeh-Shen by Al-ling Louis and discuss how this book is different from the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will use Tangrams, an ancient Chinese game of shapes, to make fish like the ones from the story and other designs.
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Thursday, March 17 Muncie Children's Museum Korean Paper Lanterns
We will read the book Kongi and Potgi by Oki S. Han and discuss how this story differs from the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will make paper lanterns in honor of the celebration that Kongi hoped to attend in the book.
Horizon Convention Center Indiana Student Council Assn. (1,300 students - just for the day - most takes place inside convention center - however about 40-50 arrive the night before to execute the event)
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Friday, March 18 : Muncie Children's Museum. Caribbean Maracas
We will read the book Cenderillon by Robert D. Shan Souci and discuss the differences between this story and the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will make maracas to take home.
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Saturday, March 19 : Muncie Children's Museum: Colorful South African Banners
We will read the book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe and discuss how it differs from the traditional Cinderella story. Then, we will make colorful banners similar to clothing worn by the characters in the story.
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March Conventions held at Horizon Convention Center Retailers: think of ways to welcome and promote your business to these groups!
3/17 -- 3/29-3/31 - Indiana Weights and Measures - 100 Delegates (Tues - Thurs.)
MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY Linda Arndt for Thursday, March 31 at 7pm The Visual File Concept and Creative Expression
What is the "visual file concept?" Every sighted individual has a visual file, yet most people are unaware of this personal resource. This visual file is one's own series of preferential images, which are reflected in every aspect of one's daily life and in the things one makes. Learning to recognize one's own group of preferential images brings clarity and a sense of purpose to one's life and to one's art/music. Understanding the visual file concept helps to bridge the gap between the actual making of the art and the understanding of the artist's intent. Becoming conscious of one's visual file is a fascinating journey into the depths of one's life, one's creativity, and how the visual file is expressed in one's work.
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Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Muncie Ballet Studio Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Lisa Love, director of the Muncie Ballet Studio, will be visiting the Muncie Children's Museum on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Love will read the story "Angelina Ballerina" by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird. Angelina Ballerina tells the tale of a little mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina. After the story, Love will lead crafts and movement activities along with dancers who will be in classical and character costumes. The dancers will perform short excerpts, including the children in their dances.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
During the week of March 13, learn all about the fair maiden Cinderella and hear the Cinderella stories of different cultures during Cinderella Around the World week.
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
April
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
4th the Artist Within: two Ball State University Art/Photography majors, Carly Niermeier and Nathan Brown, will have their "Senior Show" at the Artist Within in April. Carly will open her show April 4th and have an artist reception Thursday, April 7th from 5-8 pm. Her fascination with video transitions and how they blur as one frame replaces another is reflected in her still photography. Mixing colors and ambiguous shapes invite the viewer to feel the emotion of the moment and plug in their own details-remembered or imagined. The exhibit runs through April 16th.
Nathan Brown will have his opening reception Thursday, April 21st from 5-8 pm and his photographs will be on exhibit from April 18-30. "Fleeting Midwest" reflects the background and interests of this East Central Indiana artist. Nathan feels that the once open cornfields that surrounded his childhood are slowly closing in on him and are losing out to urban sprawl. His exhibit is an attempt to show his frustration and feeling of loss while conveying a compassion for the farmers who have had little choice but to sell their land to "mega farmers" or developers. His work is an attempt to give the little guy a voice...to raise awareness.
6TH-29TH Mitchell Place Gallery's 2nd Annual Juried Print Exhibition See the works of 33 selected artists from a 5 state area
Opening Reception: Thursday April 7, 5-8pm Awards at 6pm
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
23RD MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Under the Big Top at the Children's Health Fair
Enjoy an under the big top experience at the sixth annual Children's Health Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Muncie Children's Museum. The Museum will be open for free during this day where parents and children can come and learn about health and safety in a fun and exciting way.
The mission of the Children's Health Fair is to promote free health and safety-focused education for children through a fun and interactive environment. "When children see health professionals in a way that is fun and inviting, it makes seeing the doctor less frightening," said Dianne Phillipsen, Children's Health Fair coordinator. "It is also a great environment for health care professionals to give back to the community.
With representatives from over 40 health-related organizations, activities covered at the Children's Health Fair will include immunizations, middle ear screenings, good nutrition, summer safety, playground fun and dental care. As another way to promote healthy activities and lifestyles, children will have the opportunity to put their name in a raffle for a new bicycle donated by Associates in Women's Health.
Unlike the many other health fairs held around East Central Indiana, the Children's Health Fair is the only one focusing on children. Phillipsen believes the Children's Health Fair is "the best hope for improved health in our community for future generations."
A major sponsor of this event is the Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society. The Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society has been involved with the Children's Health Fair since its creation in 2000. Sponsors also include Cardinal Health Systems, KidStart...a Hillcroft Service and the Muncie Children's Museum.
For more information about the Children's Health Fair, please contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Children's Health Fair website at www.childrenshealthfair.org.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Sign Up Early for Summer Camps and SAVE!
Attention parents! Sign up your kids before March 31 for summer camps at the Muncie Children's Museum and save $20.00 off registration per child, per camp! Great for kids entering second through sixth grade, the Muncie Children's Museum's summer camps will be full of activities, crafts, special guests and field trips. Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with free time in the Museum from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The following are the camps being offered this summer:
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. For multiple children, a $10.00 discount is given for each additional child. Again, register before March 31, 2005 and save $20.00 off each camper registration.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Reminder: Please complete the downtown survey and get them to Genny Gordy, Acting President--also please sign up for a committee. Gengor@aol.com
Get out your GREEN and come join the fun downtown this Saturday for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!! There is still time to enter the parade...call 282-7897 for more details. Merchants, please put green in your windows.
Flower Power: One of our goals for downtown this season is that no one can walk anywhere without seeing flowers somewhere! If you have a green thumb, you can plant your own. If you are gardening-challenged, or have time issues, we have a deal for you: Community Enhancement has a limited number of flower planters that they will plant, water weekly, maintain, and then collect back at the end of the season. Contact Brian Lough at Downtown Development to get your name on the list. The price is very reasonable, and once you sign on, you can just ignore them - but your customers won't! Call 282-7897. If you want to plant your own, may we suggest you include daisies, our city flower? Let's make downtown a garden of color this year! Need help? Contact Beautification Chair, Lisa Pritchett at Dandelion's, 289-6363.
5 Things by 5/05 : If you missed our Downtown Business Council meeting last Friday, look for info about this fun and productive challenge to improve the downtown image in an intensive (and slightly competitive!) challenge. Prizes will be given, as well as extreme sense of pride. Your business looks good, we all look good. Thank you in advance for your efforts! Contact Downtown Development for more info, 282-7897.
Remember the good ole days when we had movies downtown....they are back!!
Muncie Civic Theatre announces
CINEMA CLASSICS at CIVIC:
When Movies Were Movies
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 74-year old arts leader, is announcing CINEMA CLASSICS AT CIVIC: "When Movies Were Movies", a new series of film presentations. Through a partnership with Downtown Development and Muncie Public Library, Muncie Civic will be presenting classic movies from the 1930's, 40's, 50's and 60's during weekends when there are no theatrical events on the stage. The first 5 weekends in the series are March 25-27, April 8-10, April 15-17, May 13-15 and May 20-22. Movies will be shown at 7:00 and 10:00 on Friday, 1:00, 7:00 & 10:00 on Saturday and 5:00 on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. At the Saturday 1:00 matinee, children 12 and under are admitted for the price of a ticket the year the movie was originally released. Popcorn, soda and candy will be available for purchase in the lobby. All seating will be general admission, tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 765-288-PLAY. Titles of movies appearing in the series are available by calling 288-PLAY and on fliers available at the theatre.
The Cinema Classics series offers a traditional movie-going experience in an historical setting. From 1933 until 1953, Muncie Civic Theatre was the Hoosier Movie Theatre and is the last of more than two dozen architecturally historical movie palaces still standing in Downtown Muncie. With assistance from Jack's Camera Shop, Muncie Civic has obtained a brand new fifteen-by-twenty-foot movie screen and through a partnership with Downtown Development is utilizing a state-of-the-art digital projector used in the summer to show outdoor movies on Walnut Street. Combined with the professional sound system already in place for plays and musicals and the historic setting of the auditorium, Muncie Civic hopes to provide a nostalgic experience coupled with technical cinematic excellence.
For titles, tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
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Muncie Civic Theatre to host
INDIANA COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE
STATE FESTIVAL
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will host the Indiana Community Theatre League's State Festival on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The festival will feature performances by Community Theatre organizations from across the country, adjudication of those performances by a professional panel, an open-mic cabaret and an awards banquet for winning performances which will be selected to advance to the Regional Festival in April. All performances and adjudication will be on the Mainstage of Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The cabaret will be in the Studio Theatre following all performances on Saturday, March 19. The awards Banquet will be at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 11:00am, Sunday, March 20. Registration for the Festival, which includes tickets to all 10 performances and entrance to the cabaret and a Friday night mixer is $25 and is available to the general public. Brunch tickets are sold separately. The official hotel of the Festival is The Hotel Roberts. Registration and information is available at www.ictl.net
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New Businesses (more information to come):
Datz Unique 123 S. Walnut St. 284-1568 owner: Chris Starr datzunique@gmail.com
Walnut Crossing owner Brenda West 288-0756 bkwest@ameritech.net
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the Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department; Hannah Birch and Randy Salway.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Local artist Heidi Hale offers two beading workshops, March 3rd and 17th and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14.
Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
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Mitchell Place Gallery from March 1-31 Nina B. Marshall and Scott Anderson, Professors of Art at Ball State University, will exhibit their paintings and Kimberly C. Anderson will exhibit her sculpture In a show entitled Something Seen, Something Touched, Something Felt, 2005. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, March 3, 2005, from 5-8pm. It is free and open to the public.
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Friday, March 11: Muncie Children's Museum Goldilocks Breakfast Bars
We will read the story Goldilocks Returns by Lisa Campbell Ernst. Then, like Goldilocks, we will try some breakfast bars - a much better choice than porridge
Horizon Convention Center - Home, Garden, Patio and Remodeling Show--Hours: Friday - 4-9pm cost: $5 at the door
Horizon Convention Center (last day) Indiana Municipal Clerks Annual Conference - 100 Delegates
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Saturday, March 12: Muncie Children's Museum Name the Seven Chihuahuas
We will read the story "Snow White and the Seven Chihuahuas" from the book Bedtime Stories for Dogs by Leigh Anne Jasheway. Then, each child will color and name a picture of a Chihuahua. We will also have a special guest Chihuahua.
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The Bunny Brunch, an annual Easter celebration. Two hour and a half sessions will be offered at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Children will participate in activities, make crafts, meet and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an egg hunt around the Museum. Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited so reserve your child's seat today. The cost for one session is $15.00 per child for Museum members and $25.00 per child for non-Museum members. Two adults are admitted free per child. For more information, contact the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Museum website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Horizon Convention Center - Home, Garden, Patio and Remodeling Show--Hours: Sat. 10am - 9pm--cost: $5 at the door
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Sunday, March 13:
Muncie Children's Museum: Help the MCM celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 13, 2005 by making Shamrock Shakes at 2:00 pm. Then participate in the daily activity, Talking Irish Bulls, at 3:00 pm. Read the story The Irish Cinderlad by Shirley Climo and talk about the differences from the traditional Cinderella story. Then, make talking bull puppets. Don't forget your green!!
Horizon Convention Center Home, Garden, Patio and Remodeling Show--Hours: Sun. Noon - 5pm--cost: $5 at the door
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Tuesday, March 15: Muncie Children's Museum German Cookies with Character
We will read the book Princess Furball by Charlotte Huck and find some of the differences between this story and the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will decorate gingerbread man shaped cookies to look like characters from the book.
Mitchell Place Gallery 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Bookmaking Workshop-- 7 PM-- Taught by Sarojini Johnson
Admission is free, but registration required via web site www.mitchellplacegallery.com or by calling gallery, 289-8575 (leave your name, address and phone)
Registration deadline: March 15
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Wednesday, March 16 : Muncie Children's Museum Chinese Tangrams
We will read the book Yeh-Shen by Al-ling Louis and discuss how this book is different from the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will use Tangrams, an ancient Chinese game of shapes, to make fish like the ones from the story and other designs.
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Thursday, March 17 Muncie Children's Museum Korean Paper Lanterns
We will read the book Kongi and Potgi by Oki S. Han and discuss how this story differs from the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will make paper lanterns in honor of the celebration that Kongi hoped to attend in the book.
Horizon Convention Center Indiana Student Council Assn. (1,300 students - just for the day - most takes place inside convention center - however about 40-50 arrive the night before to execute the event)
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Friday, March 18 : Muncie Children's Museum. Caribbean Maracas
We will read the book Cenderillon by Robert D. Shan Souci and discuss the differences between this story and the traditional Cinderella. Then, we will make maracas to take home.
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Saturday, March 19 : Muncie Children's Museum: Colorful South African Banners
We will read the book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe and discuss how it differs from the traditional Cinderella story. Then, we will make colorful banners similar to clothing worn by the characters in the story.
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March Conventions held at Horizon Convention Center Retailers: think of ways to welcome and promote your business to these groups!
3/17 -- 3/29-3/31 - Indiana Weights and Measures - 100 Delegates (Tues - Thurs.)
MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY Linda Arndt for Thursday, March 31 at 7pm The Visual File Concept and Creative Expression
What is the "visual file concept?" Every sighted individual has a visual file, yet most people are unaware of this personal resource. This visual file is one's own series of preferential images, which are reflected in every aspect of one's daily life and in the things one makes. Learning to recognize one's own group of preferential images brings clarity and a sense of purpose to one's life and to one's art/music. Understanding the visual file concept helps to bridge the gap between the actual making of the art and the understanding of the artist's intent. Becoming conscious of one's visual file is a fascinating journey into the depths of one's life, one's creativity, and how the visual file is expressed in one's work.
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Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Muncie Ballet Studio Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Lisa Love, director of the Muncie Ballet Studio, will be visiting the Muncie Children's Museum on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Love will read the story "Angelina Ballerina" by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird. Angelina Ballerina tells the tale of a little mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina. After the story, Love will lead crafts and movement activities along with dancers who will be in classical and character costumes. The dancers will perform short excerpts, including the children in their dances.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
During the week of March 13, learn all about the fair maiden Cinderella and hear the Cinderella stories of different cultures during Cinderella Around the World week.
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
April
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
4th the Artist Within: two Ball State University Art/Photography majors, Carly Niermeier and Nathan Brown, will have their "Senior Show" at the Artist Within in April. Carly will open her show April 4th and have an artist reception Thursday, April 7th from 5-8 pm. Her fascination with video transitions and how they blur as one frame replaces another is reflected in her still photography. Mixing colors and ambiguous shapes invite the viewer to feel the emotion of the moment and plug in their own details-remembered or imagined. The exhibit runs through April 16th.
Nathan Brown will have his opening reception Thursday, April 21st from 5-8 pm and his photographs will be on exhibit from April 18-30. "Fleeting Midwest" reflects the background and interests of this East Central Indiana artist. Nathan feels that the once open cornfields that surrounded his childhood are slowly closing in on him and are losing out to urban sprawl. His exhibit is an attempt to show his frustration and feeling of loss while conveying a compassion for the farmers who have had little choice but to sell their land to "mega farmers" or developers. His work is an attempt to give the little guy a voice...to raise awareness.
6TH-29TH Mitchell Place Gallery's 2nd Annual Juried Print Exhibition See the works of 33 selected artists from a 5 state area
Opening Reception: Thursday April 7, 5-8pm Awards at 6pm
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
23RD MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Under the Big Top at the Children's Health Fair
Enjoy an under the big top experience at the sixth annual Children's Health Fair on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Muncie Children's Museum. The Museum will be open for free during this day where parents and children can come and learn about health and safety in a fun and exciting way.
The mission of the Children's Health Fair is to promote free health and safety-focused education for children through a fun and interactive environment. "When children see health professionals in a way that is fun and inviting, it makes seeing the doctor less frightening," said Dianne Phillipsen, Children's Health Fair coordinator. "It is also a great environment for health care professionals to give back to the community.
With representatives from over 40 health-related organizations, activities covered at the Children's Health Fair will include immunizations, middle ear screenings, good nutrition, summer safety, playground fun and dental care. As another way to promote healthy activities and lifestyles, children will have the opportunity to put their name in a raffle for a new bicycle donated by Associates in Women's Health.
Unlike the many other health fairs held around East Central Indiana, the Children's Health Fair is the only one focusing on children. Phillipsen believes the Children's Health Fair is "the best hope for improved health in our community for future generations."
A major sponsor of this event is the Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society. The Delaware-Blackford County Medical Society has been involved with the Children's Health Fair since its creation in 2000. Sponsors also include Cardinal Health Systems, KidStart...a Hillcroft Service and the Muncie Children's Museum.
For more information about the Children's Health Fair, please contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Children's Health Fair website at www.childrenshealthfair.org.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Sign Up Early for Summer Camps and SAVE!
Attention parents! Sign up your kids before March 31 for summer camps at the Muncie Children's Museum and save $20.00 off registration per child, per camp! Great for kids entering second through sixth grade, the Muncie Children's Museum's summer camps will be full of activities, crafts, special guests and field trips. Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with free time in the Museum from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The following are the camps being offered this summer:
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. For multiple children, a $10.00 discount is given for each additional child. Again, register before March 31, 2005 and save $20.00 off each camper registration.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Downtown News 3/4/05
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Let's Help MOMS: Win 4 tickets to this Saturday's Men's Basketball Game: Ball State vs. Western Michigan, Game Starts 1:00 pm
Silent Auction with proceeds to benefit MOMs - Motivate Our Minds
Bidding Starts at $20.00 for all four tickets
Place Bid at www.bluebottlecoffee.com
Bidding ends and tickets can be picked up at 9:00 am Saturday morning
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Muncie Civic Theatre to host
INDIANA COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE
STATE FESTIVAL
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 74-year old arts leader, will host the Indiana Community Theatre League's State Festival on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The festival will feature performances by Community Theatre organizations from across the country, adjudication of those performances by a professional panel, an open-mic cabaret and an awards banquet for winning performances which will be selected to advance to the Regional Festival in April. All performances and adjudication will be on the Mainstage of Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The cabaret will be in the Studio Theatre following all performances on Saturday, March 19. The awards Banquet will be at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 11:00am, Sunday, March 20. Registration for the Festival, which includes tickets to all 10 performances and entrance to the cabaret and a Friday night mixer is $25 and is available to the general public. Brunch tickets are sold separately. The official hotel of the Festival is The Hotel Roberts. Registration and information is available at www.ictl.net
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News from this mornings business council:
*Look for 5 things by 5/5/05
*Planters available for businesses to purchase for outdoors: $225 includes spring plants, watering, large flower pot, and fall plants along with winter storage for the pots. Call 282-7897
*Do It Downtown monthly 'kraft wrapper" will be expanding to 4 pages. Wow!!!!
*May 21st YMCA sponsoring Kids Marathon
*Look for news about a new gifts store next to Pazols
*Coming soon: a new food court
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Friday, March 4: Muncie Children's Museum The Ugly Duckling Swan Puppets
Children will hear the story of The Ugly Duckling and make a swan puppet to take home.
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Saturday, March 5 :
Muncie Children's Museum: Frog Prince Balloons
Children will hear the story of the Frog Prince and decorate a balloon to look like a frog.
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Sunday, March 6:
Muncie Children's Museum: Bubba and the Cowboy Boots
Children will hear a Cinderella story called Bubba the Cowboy Prince: A Fractured Texas Story by Helen Ketteman and James Worhola. Then, they will make the tops of cowboy boots to wear above their shoes.
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March 1-5, 2005
Muncie Children's Museum Normally closed on Mondays
****There will be a tale to remember every day in March at the Muncie Children's Museum. Don't miss our fun, fairy tale programming held Tuesday - Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Animal Tales week will be March 1-5, 2005. Activities will include fairy tales such as the Three Little Pigs and the Frog Prince
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Tuesday, March 8: Muncie Children's Museum Kate's Bean Stalk Bean
We will read the story Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter. Then, children will be able to plan their own bean to take home.
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Wednesday, March 9: Muncie Children's Museum Design the Principal's Real New Clothes
We will read the story The Principal's New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson and Denise Brunkus. Then, the children will design some real clothes for the principal.
----------------------------------------------------
Thursday, March 10 Muncie Children's Museum Wanted Posters for the True Bad Guys
We will read the story The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf by Jon Scieska. Children will be asked to think about their favorite fairy tale and decide how it would be changed if it had been told by a different character. Then, we will make wanted posters.
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Friday, March 11: Muncie Children's Museum Goldilocks Breakfast Bars
We will read the story Goldilocks Returns by Lisa Campbell Ernst. Then, like Goldilocks, we will try some breakfast bars - a much better choice than porridge.
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Saturday, March 12: Muncie Children's Museum Name the Seven Chihuahuas
We will read the story "Snow White and the Seven Chihuahuas" from the book Bedtime Stories for Dogs by Leigh Anne Jasheway. Then, each child will color and name a picture of a Chihuahua. We will also have a special guest Chihuahua.
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Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
The Bunny Brunch, an annual Easter celebration, will be hosted by the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, March 12, 2005. Two hour and a half sessions will be offered at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Children will participate in activities, make crafts, meet and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an egg hunt around the Museum.
Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited so reserve your child's seat today. The cost for one session is $15.00 per child for Museum members and $25.00 per child for non-Museum members. Two adults are admitted free per child.
For more information, contact the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Museum website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Muncie Ballet Studio Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Lisa Love, director of the Muncie Ballet Studio, will be visiting the Muncie Children's Museum on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Love will read the story "Angelina Ballerina" by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird. Angelina Ballerina tells the tale of a little mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina. After the story, Love will lead crafts and movement activities along with dancers who will be in classical and character costumes. The dancers will perform short excerpts, including the children in their dances.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
There will be a tale to remember every day in March at the Muncie Children's Museum. Don't miss our fun, fairy tale programming held Tuesday - Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Animal Tales week will be March 1-5, 2005. Activities will include fairy tales such as the Three Little Pigs and the Frog Prince.
Fractured Fairy Tales week, March 6-12, 2005, is sure to be fun. Fractured fairy tales provide a twist on classic tales. "I've always found that kids know and love fairy tales," says Gina Nicewonger, education coordinator. "It's common ground but there's always more learning or new ways to look at something." Fairy tales will include Kate and the Bean Stalk and the Principal's New Clothes.
During the week of March 13, learn all about the fair maiden Cinderella and hear the Cinderella stories of different cultures during Cinderella Around the World week.
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
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April
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Rhonda Everitt will be playing at the Blue Bottle this Saturday 3/5 at 9 pm.
Here is a little info:
"pale beneath the blue is like taking a brisk walk on a beautiful late
spring evening: fresh, lovely and glad to be in the moment. Beautiful
melodies, a GREAT vocalist, sweet songs & a fresh take on some classic
styles, are influenced by the new are what you'll find. When you give
pale beneath the blue a listen, I dare you NOT to smile. And then you'll
play it again and find even more you didn't hear the first time. A great
effort she should be proud of." Liz Koch, Notorious Radio
With the release of her third record, Rhonda Everitt (rhe, A Pretty War)
transcends the stereotypes about a woman, a piano and a really good
soul-baring song. Using 88 keys, a life-changing accident and
Washington, D.C. producer Blake Althen, Everitt's new solo venture, Pale
Beneath the Blue, won't be pigeonholed.
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the Artist Within
March Artists: Hannah Birch and Randy Salway
The Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department.
Hannah Birch is a figurative printmaker from Windsor, Vermont. She earned a BFA in drawing from SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York in 2003. She is currently working as a graduate assistant in the Ball State University Printmaking Department and the art Education Department. This exhibit will concentrate on her recent works. Randy Salway is a figurative artist also. He is from Decatur, Indiana and has been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the state, as well as local, regional and national juried shows. He earned a BFA in printmaking from Ball State University in 2000. He worked as an Exhibition Technician at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for three years before returning to Muncie to enroll in the Master's program at Ball State University. Randy is currently working as a graduate assistant for the Ball State Museum of Art.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Local artist Heidi Hale offers two beading workshops, March 3rd and 17th and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14.
Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
Let's Help MOMS: Win 4 tickets to this Saturday's Men's Basketball Game: Ball State vs. Western Michigan, Game Starts 1:00 pm
Silent Auction with proceeds to benefit MOMs - Motivate Our Minds
Bidding Starts at $20.00 for all four tickets
Place Bid at www.bluebottlecoffee.com
Bidding ends and tickets can be picked up at 9:00 am Saturday morning
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Muncie Civic Theatre to host
INDIANA COMMUNITY THEATRE LEAGUE
STATE FESTIVAL
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 74-year old arts leader, will host the Indiana Community Theatre League's State Festival on Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The festival will feature performances by Community Theatre organizations from across the country, adjudication of those performances by a professional panel, an open-mic cabaret and an awards banquet for winning performances which will be selected to advance to the Regional Festival in April. All performances and adjudication will be on the Mainstage of Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The cabaret will be in the Studio Theatre following all performances on Saturday, March 19. The awards Banquet will be at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 11:00am, Sunday, March 20. Registration for the Festival, which includes tickets to all 10 performances and entrance to the cabaret and a Friday night mixer is $25 and is available to the general public. Brunch tickets are sold separately. The official hotel of the Festival is The Hotel Roberts. Registration and information is available at www.ictl.net
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News from this mornings business council:
*Look for 5 things by 5/5/05
*Planters available for businesses to purchase for outdoors: $225 includes spring plants, watering, large flower pot, and fall plants along with winter storage for the pots. Call 282-7897
*Do It Downtown monthly 'kraft wrapper" will be expanding to 4 pages. Wow!!!!
*May 21st YMCA sponsoring Kids Marathon
*Look for news about a new gifts store next to Pazols
*Coming soon: a new food court
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Friday, March 4: Muncie Children's Museum The Ugly Duckling Swan Puppets
Children will hear the story of The Ugly Duckling and make a swan puppet to take home.
----------------------------------------------------
Saturday, March 5 :
Muncie Children's Museum: Frog Prince Balloons
Children will hear the story of the Frog Prince and decorate a balloon to look like a frog.
.
----------------------------------------------------
Sunday, March 6:
Muncie Children's Museum: Bubba and the Cowboy Boots
Children will hear a Cinderella story called Bubba the Cowboy Prince: A Fractured Texas Story by Helen Ketteman and James Worhola. Then, they will make the tops of cowboy boots to wear above their shoes.
----------------------------------------------------
March 1-5, 2005
Muncie Children's Museum Normally closed on Mondays
****There will be a tale to remember every day in March at the Muncie Children's Museum. Don't miss our fun, fairy tale programming held Tuesday - Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Animal Tales week will be March 1-5, 2005. Activities will include fairy tales such as the Three Little Pigs and the Frog Prince
----------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, March 8: Muncie Children's Museum Kate's Bean Stalk Bean
We will read the story Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter. Then, children will be able to plan their own bean to take home.
----------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, March 9: Muncie Children's Museum Design the Principal's Real New Clothes
We will read the story The Principal's New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson and Denise Brunkus. Then, the children will design some real clothes for the principal.
----------------------------------------------------
Thursday, March 10 Muncie Children's Museum Wanted Posters for the True Bad Guys
We will read the story The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf by Jon Scieska. Children will be asked to think about their favorite fairy tale and decide how it would be changed if it had been told by a different character. Then, we will make wanted posters.
----------------------------------------------------
Friday, March 11: Muncie Children's Museum Goldilocks Breakfast Bars
We will read the story Goldilocks Returns by Lisa Campbell Ernst. Then, like Goldilocks, we will try some breakfast bars - a much better choice than porridge.
----------------------------------------------------
Saturday, March 12: Muncie Children's Museum Name the Seven Chihuahuas
We will read the story "Snow White and the Seven Chihuahuas" from the book Bedtime Stories for Dogs by Leigh Anne Jasheway. Then, each child will color and name a picture of a Chihuahua. We will also have a special guest Chihuahua.
----------------------------------------------------
Hop to the Museum for the Bunny Brunch
The Bunny Brunch, an annual Easter celebration, will be hosted by the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, March 12, 2005. Two hour and a half sessions will be offered at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Children will participate in activities, make crafts, meet and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an egg hunt around the Museum.
Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited so reserve your child's seat today. The cost for one session is $15.00 per child for Museum members and $25.00 per child for non-Museum members. Two adults are admitted free per child.
For more information, contact the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit the Museum website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Have a Ball during Spring Break
The Muncie Children's Museum is Having a Ball all spring break week: March 20 - 26, 2005. Full of fairy tale fun, visitors can participate in all day activities such as making Robin Hood Hats or playing the fairy tale match game. Daily programs feature a different fairy tale character Monday-Saturday 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Characters include some of our favorite princesses: the Princess and the Pea, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Be sure not to miss Fairy Tale Friday. Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and receive a free sand art from the Muncie Children's Museum Store.
Muncie Ballet Studio Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Lisa Love, director of the Muncie Ballet Studio, will be visiting the Muncie Children's Museum on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Love will read the story "Angelina Ballerina" by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird. Angelina Ballerina tells the tale of a little mouse who dreams of being a prima ballerina. After the story, Love will lead crafts and movement activities along with dancers who will be in classical and character costumes. The dancers will perform short excerpts, including the children in their dances.
Maidens and Magic all March at the MCM
There will be a tale to remember every day in March at the Muncie Children's Museum. Don't miss our fun, fairy tale programming held Tuesday - Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Animal Tales week will be March 1-5, 2005. Activities will include fairy tales such as the Three Little Pigs and the Frog Prince.
Fractured Fairy Tales week, March 6-12, 2005, is sure to be fun. Fractured fairy tales provide a twist on classic tales. "I've always found that kids know and love fairy tales," says Gina Nicewonger, education coordinator. "It's common ground but there's always more learning or new ways to look at something." Fairy tales will include Kate and the Bean Stalk and the Principal's New Clothes.
During the week of March 13, learn all about the fair maiden Cinderella and hear the Cinderella stories of different cultures during Cinderella Around the World week.
Finally, the fairy tales must end with Heroes and Heroines week, March 27-31, 2005, with activities including tales about Peter Pan and Hansel and Gretel.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
April
2nd MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, is presenting MARIO MANZINI'S TRIBUTE TO HOUDINI on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets for the One-Night-Only show are $20 for regular seating and $25 for premium seating in either the first 7 rows of the main section, or the Balcony 21-Club featuring a cash bar. Children 12 and under are 12 price. The performance will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
1-23 MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays April 1-23 at 11:00pm. The performance will be at The Muncie Civic Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language, partial nudity, sexual situations, projectile simulated bodily fluids and very loud Rock & Roll music.
16th There will be a walk on Cardinal Greenway Saturday April 16 for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. Details will follow.
29th MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, will present HONK! by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe beginning Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm and continuing Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm, Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $12 for college students (Ball State University Students receive a Special 2-for-1 Discount) and $5 for High School aged and younger. This 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 & Thursday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday & Friday from 4:0pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rhonda Everitt will be playing at the Blue Bottle this Saturday 3/5 at 9 pm.
Here is a little info:
"pale beneath the blue is like taking a brisk walk on a beautiful late
spring evening: fresh, lovely and glad to be in the moment. Beautiful
melodies, a GREAT vocalist, sweet songs & a fresh take on some classic
styles, are influenced by the new are what you'll find. When you give
pale beneath the blue a listen, I dare you NOT to smile. And then you'll
play it again and find even more you didn't hear the first time. A great
effort she should be proud of." Liz Koch, Notorious Radio
With the release of her third record, Rhonda Everitt (rhe, A Pretty War)
transcends the stereotypes about a woman, a piano and a really good
soul-baring song. Using 88 keys, a life-changing accident and
Washington, D.C. producer Blake Althen, Everitt's new solo venture, Pale
Beneath the Blue, won't be pigeonholed.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
the Artist Within
March Artists: Hannah Birch and Randy Salway
The Artist Within will feature a shared two-artist show during March, "Nude in Print". The featured artists are both graduate students in the Ball State University printmaking department.
Hannah Birch is a figurative printmaker from Windsor, Vermont. She earned a BFA in drawing from SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York in 2003. She is currently working as a graduate assistant in the Ball State University Printmaking Department and the art Education Department. This exhibit will concentrate on her recent works. Randy Salway is a figurative artist also. He is from Decatur, Indiana and has been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the state, as well as local, regional and national juried shows. He earned a BFA in printmaking from Ball State University in 2000. He worked as an Exhibition Technician at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for three years before returning to Muncie to enroll in the Master's program at Ball State University. Randy is currently working as a graduate assistant for the Ball State Museum of Art.
"More than Hats, a tribute to Dorothy N. Hartley, remains on exhibit through March. Local artist Heidi Hale offers two beading workshops, March 3rd and 17th and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons. It's not too early to think Summer...as in Summer Art Camp. The Artist Within joins forces with Gordy's Framing and the ArtMart to offer Summer Art Camp '05 for children ages 6-14.
Call Bob or Vicki Hartley at the Artist Within, 289-7895 for information or scheduling.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
23rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Come Celebrate Downtown!
23rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
Parade lineup is at the Muncie Central Fieldhouse parking lot. Parade route runs south on Walnut Street, east on Charles Street, north on Mulberry Street, west on Seymour, and returning north on Walnut Street to the Fieldhouse parking lot.
Entry fee for the parade is $10 for not-for-profit organizations, and $25 for private entries.
For entry forms or more info, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
23rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
Parade lineup is at the Muncie Central Fieldhouse parking lot. Parade route runs south on Walnut Street, east on Charles Street, north on Mulberry Street, west on Seymour, and returning north on Walnut Street to the Fieldhouse parking lot.
Entry fee for the parade is $10 for not-for-profit organizations, and $25 for private entries.
For entry forms or more info, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
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