News from Downtown Muncie 11/18/2005

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OnGoing:

Muncie Children's Museum has new daily programs at 3:30 p.m. Don't miss ABC Read with Me, a preschool program, on Tuesdays, Fun Fine Arts on Wednesdays, Creative Crafts on Thursdays, Sensational Science on Fridays and Weekend Wonders on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.
Minnetrista has special topic programs everyday for toodlers to adults For more information, or to register, call (765) 213-3549.

1st-31st The Artist Within features Nada Statamoyer

1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Nada Statamoyer

2nd-27th Mitchell Place Gallery presents Power of One features Watercolor Media 2005 from 30 Indiana artist.

15th-Feb. 19th Minnetrista Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

29th thru April 16 - Minnetrista Hunters of the Sky

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NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER-this week(end) happenings downtown:

19th Doc's features Soundcrimes

19th Heorot's features Devil's Brew Christmas Party

20th Doc's features Walking Catfish Birthday Bash

20th Muncie Children's Museum and Simon Day at the Mall, call for details.

22nd Doc's features O.S.S. Productions

23rd Doc's features Jazz After Dark

24th Minnestrista 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Thanksgiving Day Sale! - Shop and save 20% off most items in the Center Shop & Orchard Shops on Thanksgiving Day.

25th Artist Within presents: Late Night Family night 9-11pm, $5 flat studio fee for painting gift items. Call for more details and other things happening.

26th FB Fogg Saturday Salon featuring: Michael DeAnn Rogers-peppermills, Judy Kreiger-jeweler, Teri Marquart-decorated furniture and accessories, Robin Durnbaugh-thumbprint jewelry

Muncie Children's Museum Events:
Sensational Daily Programs (Please see the change of time for Sat. and Sun. programming)
Tuesday - ABC Read with Me, a preschool program for children ages 3-5 supported by Target, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday - Fun Fine Arts, 3:30 p.m. Thursday - Creative Crafts, 3:30 p.m. Friday - Sensational Science, 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - Weekend Wonders, 2:00 p.m. For details, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660.

Simon Day of Giving Supports the Muncie Children's Museum
The holiday season is upon us! Purchase tickets for the Simon Day of Giving at the Muncie Mall on Sunday, November 20 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to receive special store discounts, food samplings and a raffle entry with gift cards and merchandise prizes. Tickets are $8.00 with $5.00 supporting the Museum and $3.00 supporting the Simon Youth Foundation. For information, call the Museum today at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

Register Today for Breakfast and Lunch with Santa
Jingle all the way to the Muncie Children's Museum on Friday, November 25 for Breakfast and Lunch with Santa. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and lunch begins at 11 a.m. with each session lasting an hour and a half. Children will enjoy special activities and meet and have their picture taken with Santa. Perfect for children ages 2-8, registration is required and seating is limited. 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 for each paid child. To learn more or to register, call the Museum today at (765) 286-1660.

Santa Visits the Muncie Children's Museum
Santa is visiting the Muncie Children's Museum for two weekends only: November 25 and 26 and December 17 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and tell Santa your Christmas wish. Details: (765) 286-1660

Museum Store Sale
Shop in the Muncie Children' s Museum Store every Friday from Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 to receive an additional 10% off your purchases. For information: (765) 286-1660.

A Babushka Storyteller to Visit the Museum
Meet Babushka Mary the story teller on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. Dressed in authentic Ukrainian clothing, Babushka Mary will take you across the ocean to the land of the Russians and Ukrainians where you will experience folk tales and stories and view special memorabilia. To learn more: (765) 286-1660.

Muncie Ballet Studio Dancers Perform "The Children's Nutcracker"
Join dancers from the Muncie Ballet Studio's production of The Children's Nutcracker for an enchanted afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Children will enjoy excerpts from The Children's Nutcracker as costumed dancers share information about dance steps and their attire. Children will also be encouraged to create their own prince crown or sugarplum tiara to take home. In addition, tickets to see The Children's Nutcracker on December 3 and 4 will be given away during a special drawing that afternoon. For more details, call (765) 286-1660.

DECEMBER

1-30 Mitchell Place Gallery Three Artists exhibit their works
Grace Benedict (Colored Pencil)
Susan Suraci (Paintings)
John Wood (Miniature Sculptures)
Opening Reception: Thursday December 1, 5-8pm

15-17 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.

21-23 Muncie Civic Theatre presents: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, an adult comedy by Jeff Goode.

Muncie Civic Theater presents throughout Dec. on various dates, Beauty and the Beast. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.

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