News from Downtown Muncie 7/28/06

NOTE FROM THE WEBMASTER - the public "submit event" feature on the calendar has been disabled for the last few weeks. Due to lack of response from the service's support team, I'm looking for another calendar service. I will let everybody know when they are able to submit events again. In the meantime, feel free to email your events directly to me at info@munciedowntown.com, and I will add them for you.
On a positive note, munciedowntown.com has been updated with a fresh new look! Please stop by to visit if you get the chance, and don't forget to support your local merchants.

Reminder for downtown merchants to attend the bimonthly Downtown Business Council members meeting this Wednesday, August 2, at 7:30 a.m. in the Star Press conference room. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided.

Volunteers are needed!!! Downtown Development is looking for 8 volunteers to man the gates for RibFest on August 5th from 11am-2pm-contact Cheryl Crowder or Tom at Blue Bottle bbottle@bluebottlecoffee.com.

JULY EVENTS:

28th - Minnestrista Raccoon Roundup Family Campfire 7:00-8:30pm

28th - Free Friday Night Movies featuring WIZARD OF OZ, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

29th - Minnestrista is offering Magic in the Air Show from 1:30-3:00pm Magician Ryan Demler will present an interactive magic show-call for details.

30th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents "The Music Man" at 2pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office.

JULY ONGOING:

Every Wednesday and Saturday - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Shop the market Wednesday, 4 p.m. until sold out; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

1-29th - Artist Within: "C'est moi...20 years of love and smiles" watermedia exhibit of Dr. Hank Leff, with opening reception During "First Thursday" festivities July 6th from 5-8pm.

5th-28th - Mitchell Place Gallery presents: MPG's annual member show Opening reception July 6th 5-8pm

Thru Sept. 3rd - Minnetrista exhibit: Amish Life Across North America. Get an in-depth, inside view of Amish society, contributing to a greater understanding of the people, their customs and their land. Exhibit admission is charged.

Thru Sept. 10th - Minnetrista exhibit: A Garden of Gizmos. See the exhibit that is a garden like no other, featuring engaging hands-on activities with a natural science theme and an important environmental message. Exhibit admission is charged.

AUGUST EVENTS :

3rd - Minnestrista Painted Petals Program for Toddlers 9:00-9:30am

3rd - First Thursdays Downtown 5-8 pm. Art event featuring opening receptions at all the downtown art galleries.

3rd - Minnetrista - Painted Petals Program for Toddlers, August 3, 9-9:30 a.m. Register today! Call (765) 213-3549.

4th - Free Friday Night Movies featuring GREASE, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

5th - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: The Music Man presented by the Muncie Civic Theatre Saturday, August 5, 7 p.m. on the East Lawn at Minnetrista. Free and open to the public! Call (765) 282-4848 for more information.

5th - Ribfest in the streets of Downtown Muncie, featuring more than 30 food vendors and more than a dozen rock and blues bands. For details call 282-7897.

6th - Ribfest in the streets of Downtown Muncie, featuring more than 30 food vendors and contemporary Christian bands. For details call 282-7897.

8th - Minnetrista - Wiggling Worms Program for 4 & 5-Year-Olds, August 8, 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, August 4. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.

11th - Free Friday Night Movies featuring CURSE OF THE WERE RABBIT, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

12th - Muncie Children's Museum - Kiwanis Day at the Muncie Children's Museum features free admission and free school supplies.

12th - Summer Star Party Family Campfire at Minnetrista - Saturday, August 12, 8-9:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, August 4. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.

18th - Free Friday Night Movies featuring HITCH, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

18th - Minnetrista - Water Gardening for Everyone Program for Adults, August 18, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, August 18. Call (765) 213-3549 to reserve your spot.

19th - Muncie Children's Museum First Annual Family Fest - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Admission includes dinner catered by Pete's Duck Inn. Children will enjoy making crafts, an entertaining magician, scavenger hunts and more. Adults will be entertained with an antique Chevrolet car show, compliments of Sam Pierce Chevrolet and the finale of our Kiss The Pig contest!

19th - Minnetrista - Twigonometry, August 19, 9-11 a.m. Registration deadline: Saturday, August 19.

24th - Minnestrista Compost Creators Family program 2-4pm call for details

25th - Free Friday Night Movies featuring CHICKEN LITTLE, at the Corner of Charles and Walnut. Starts at dusk, approx. 9:30pm.

AUGUST ONGOING:

Every Wednesday and Saturday - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Shop the market Wednesday, 4 p.m. until sold out; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Aug. 3-31 - Cortex Hair Center features the art of the Ramsey family: Brenda Ramsey will show etchings and concrete structures, Joseph will display musical instruments made from formed metal and other materials as well as a few pieces of sculpture, and Ryan's drawings and paintings will complete the show that remains up through August.

Aug. 3-31 - The Artist Within presents "Figure and Function" - Becky and Matt Heimann are the featured artists for August and will have an opening reception during "First Thursday" festivities August 3rd from 5-8pm.

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