News from Downtown Muncie 6/16/06

JUNE EVENTS:

16th Free Friday Night Movies featuring Curious George, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

16th - Mulberry St. presents: Shedotwn 2:00pm 289-7348 call for details

16th - Muncie Young Professionals Networking Social Group, 5:00 - 6:30 The Rose Court (125 E. Charles St.) Come meet other local young professionals and enjoy a night downtown. Connect, share, socialize, and network while learning about the new Muncie Young Professionals Group. For additional information, contact Traci Lutton at tlutton@muncie.com. Complimentary appetizers provided by Vince's. Cash bar and facilities provided by the Fickle Peach

18th - Muncie Children's Museum is closed for Father's Day

20-22nd - Muncie Children's Museum - Snack Attack Workshop from 2pm to 3:30 pm. Sink your teeth into a variety of fun and health snacks each afternoon during this three day workshop. Call 286-1660 to register.

22nd - Natural Heritage Farmers Market Corner of Walnut & Charles St Downtown Muncie, Indiana Thursday Evenings from 4 - 6 pm

23rd - Free Friday Night Movies featuring Jail House Rock, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

24th Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Family Saturday - Free Admission from 10 am to 5 pm. Special guests from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Museum will be doing flight demonstrations throughout the day. In addition, participate in an airplane making activity at 2 pm.

26-30th - Muncie Children's Museum - Rocks, Bones and Homes Summer Camp. Registration is required by June 9. Call 286-1660 to register

29th - Natural Heritage Farmers Market Corner of Walnut & Charles St Downtown Muncie, Indiana Thursday Evenings from 4 - 6 pm

30th - Free Friday Night Movies featuring Apollo 13, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

JUNE ONGOING:

1st - 10th - Minnetrista exhibit- A Garden of Gizmos

1st-30th - Artist Within exhibit Margi Prim

1st-30th - Mitchell Place Gallery presents: Photojournalist Lyle Mannweiler

1st-30th - Artworks Gallery presents: Beaded It exhibit by Leslie Blair

1st - Sept. 3rd - Minnetrista exhibit: Amish Life Across North America

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JULY EVENTS:

1-31st Artist Within: exhibit of Dr. Hank Leff

6th - Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest featuring “America's Hometown Band” 7 p.m. on the East Lawn. Free and open to the public.

6th - Minnestrista-- Enchanted Masquerade 7-10 p.m. Call for details (765) 213-3549 and reservations

6th & 7th - Minnestrista--Faeries, Sprites & Lights 2006 - Join us for three evenings of enchantment in the gardens from 8-10 p.m.

7th - Muncie Children's Museum Friends & Family Fun Night - Free Admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Come and enjoy "Bubble Mania" -Bubble Trivia; Bubble Games; Bubble Crafts

8th - Muncie Children's Museum Nutrition Kitchen Grand Opening! from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is just $1 per person.

10th - Muncie Children's Museum-- Calling all Bingo fans . . . Basket Bingo. Doors open at 5:30 pm with games starting at 6 pm. Advance tickets are $13.00 or you may purchase them that night for $15.00. Prizes include fabulous filled Longaberger baskets. Food will also be available for purchase. Come for dinner and stay for fun.

17th - 21st - Muncie Children's Museum Make It Move Camp Only a few spots are left and the registration deadline is Monday, July 10. To register your child, call the Museum at 286-1660!

23rd - 9:30 PM EST Kent and Steve's place above Vera Mae's will be featured on the HGTV show called reZONED

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Gordy Fine Art & Framing will close at 5:30 on Friday evenings during the summer instead of remaining open until 7 pm. In addition, the Summer Salon Exhibit will remain on display throughout the summer, with no First Thursday openings. The next First Thursday event at Gordy's will take place September 7th. For more info call 284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.

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