Weekly Downtown E-News

The Muncie Downtown Business Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 7:30 to 9:30am at David Dale Design. The meeting was rescheduled from its previously scheduled Sept. 16th date, due to a conflict with Muncie on the Move. All downtown businesses are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Attention Downtown Business Council committee chairpersons - please help keep our DBC regular members up-to-date on our progress between the bimonthly meetings. Email any executive board updates or committee reports to muncied.council@blogger.com. Members can view the DBC web page at http://downtownbusinesscouncil.blogspot.com, or follow the Downtown Business Council link on the front page of munciedowntown.com

AUGUST EVENTS:

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.

25th - Big Brothers & Big Sisters fundraiser at Vera Mae's, 209 S. Walnut St. Lunch 11-2pm and Dinner 5-10pm. A portion of lunch and dinner proceeds will be donated.

26th - Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Family Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm. Free Admission. Everyone is welcome!

26th - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista presents Flynnville Train at 7pm. on the East Lawn. Free and open to the public.

26th - Vera Mae's Bistro features a jazz event featuring Mary Ann Moss, 6:30 to 10pm. Reservations are recommended. Call Vera Mae's at 765-747-4941 for details.

30th - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista closes with Muncie Symphony Orchestra Picnic & Pops Concert at 6:15 p.m. Free and open to the public.

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

Through August - Daily Programming at the Muncie Children's Museum: 11:00 & 2:00 - Daily Special Activity; 3:30 - Make & Take Room open for making crafts to take home. All of these programs are free for members and included in the regular admission fee. To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum today at (765) 286-1660.

Aug. 3-31 Sherry Powell will exhibit her photographs during the month of August at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie.

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.

Through Sept. 3 - Minnetrista exhibit: Amish Life Across North America

Through Sept. 10 - Minnestrista exhibit: A Garden of Gizmos. Admission charged.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS :

1st - Friends & Family Fun Night - 3 pm to 7 pm. Free Admission. It's Super Hero Night - Come in your own superhero costume or make one at the Museum.

7th - Forest Fun Program for Toddlers at Minnetrista, 10-10:30 a.m. Registration deadline: Friday, September 1. Call (765) 213-3549

7th - "The Lofts@ Mitchell Place" will have a grand opening and open house for the public in coordination with the September Art Walk, and again on the Sunday the 10th. Come see all 15 of the residential lofts (studios to 2 bedroom/ 2 bath) and the three commercial units on the street level.

9th - End of Summer Jam featuring Cheap Trick and .38 Special. For details call Downtown Development at 282-7897.

9th - Muncie Civic Theater auditions 1:00pm For more information call 765-288-PLAY

10th - "The Lofts@ Mitchell Place" will have a grand opening and open house for the public. Come see all 15 of the residential lofts (studios to 2 bedroom/ 2 bath) and the three commercial units on the street level.

15th-16th- Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Lost In Yonkers, 7:30pm

16th - ArtWorks annual Artist Attic sale 8:00am-4:00pm

16th - From Vine to Glass Minnetrista Minne-Trip, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tour the cellars and vineyards of Oliver and Butler wineries in Bloomington. Must be 21 or older to attend. Registration deadline: Friday, September 8. Call (765) 213-3549.

16th & 17th - Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-5. Family event featuring historic home tours, crafts and food vendors, and live entertainment.

17th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Lost in Yonkers, 2pm

21-23nd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Lost In Yonkers, 7:30pm

23rd - Fantastic Flight Kite Day at Minnetrista, 11 a.m. Activities included with exhibit admission Join us for a fun-filled day of flight-related activities featuring kites, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, and the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Featuring a kite making workshop from 1-3 pm.

30th - Stories Around the World Family Campfire at Minnetrista, 7-9 p.m. Registration deadline: Saturday, September 23. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.

SEPTEMBER ONGOING:

7th-30th - Artist Within exhibit: Hannah Birch's printmaking, "A Study of the Figure", with an opening reception on First Thursday, Sept 7, from 5-8pm.

7th-30th - Cortex exhibit: Beth Chico will display artist made books along with sculpture by Steven Clark. Live music, food and drink will be featured during the "First Thursday" opening reception Thursday Sept. 7 from 5-8pm.

7th - 30th - Artworks exhibit: Sandy Ezell will exhibit watercolors in varied techniques during the month of September at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, Sept. 7, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.

7th - 30th - Mitchell Place Gallery will open at its new location with an exhibit by David Franklin.

7th - 30th - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will host a collection of works by the late Tom Minkler, Ball State University professor of art, during the month of September. A reception for the exhibit will be held during the First Thursday event on September 7, 2006 from 5 to 8 pm at the downtown gallery/frame shop. Light refreshments will be served and former students, colleagues and the public is invited to attend. Please call 284-8422 if you need more info.

Through September - Back by popular demand, the Muncie Children's Museum's Make & Take craft room will be open every weekday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Fall Crafts will be September's theme.

Beginning Sept. 12 - Muncie Children's Museum introduces new Pre-School Clubs beginning September 12. Train Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Dino Club meets on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Messy Stuff Art Club meets on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

Beginning Sept. 13 - Muncie Children's Museum introduces a special Hands On Science after school workshop. This weekly workshop, from 4:00-5:00 pm is designed to bolster science education and will appeal to grade school children of all ages. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

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

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