News from Downtown Muncie 11/24/2005

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COUNCIL:

The Executive Committee of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is encouraging downtown businesses to jump into the massive lighting activities by outlining all first and second floor windows of their shops/offices with white lights.

Remember that Dec. 1st at 5 pm kicks off our holiday, with First Thursday at all the galleries to coincide with the lighting display (at 6 pm.)

We also encourage retailers to please extend their Friday night hours until Christmas to 8 pm. If we want to compete for shoppers, we can't invite them down to see the lights on closed shops! Consider advertising that you're extending these hours, and put a sign up on your door or window. Encourage your neighbors to participate, and encourage your friends to shop downtown this season!

Thank you all for each effort; they all add up to a healthy and vital downtown!

holiday cheers,
genny gordy, chair

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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS DOWNTOWN:

Nov. 25-26, Dec. 17-18 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.

1 - Lighting of Downtown Muncie at 5 pm, in ocnjunction with First Thursday at the art galleries

2 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum on Friday, Dec. 2 with special extended hours from 3 to 8 p.m. Call (765) 286-1660 for information.

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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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 toddlers through 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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