Weekly Downtown E-News 12/29/06

NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS DOWNTOWN:

Vera Mae's Bistro will be serving a four-course meal, featuring your choice of several selections, including shrimp cocktail, steak and lobster, chicken brie raspberry, New York cheesecake and beverages. Seating will begin at 5 p.m. and will end at 10 p.m. Live entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. Reservations suggested: (765) 747-4941.

Doc's, The Fickle Peach and The Heorot downtown will all feature live music on New Year's Eve with no cover charge. Doc's will feature Doc Peterson and Phil Dunn, The New Buck Creek Ramblers, Dan Seymour and Johnny B. The Fickle Peach will have music by The Great Divide, and Taste of Texas will provide snacks. Local and regional comedians will be performing all night at The Heorot. For more information call (765) 286-0949.

The Knitting Nook at Danner's will host "A New Year's Knit-In" on Monday, January 1st, beginning at noon, all knitters and crocheters are
welcome to bring your projects and snacks. Danner's will provide soft drinks, plates, napkins and utensils. Please RSVP to Danner's at 288-1122 if you plan to attend. This event is free and open to everyone.

DECEMBER EVENTS :

30th - Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday. Enjoy the Museum for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Through December - Mitchell Place Gallery will showcase Bill Inman during the 'First Thursday,' exhibiting his landscape oil paintings at MPG Thursday, December 7, 5-8pm... Mitchell Place Gallery is the longest running fine art gallery in downtown Muncie... now located at 308 E. Main Street (next to Jack's).

Through Dec. 31 - The Glitterati Salon in Rose Court, 125 E. Charles, will feature local artist Rod Overla through the holidays; his "I believe Series" Christmas Santas" may be ordered or purchased.

Through Dec. 31 - Artist Within will feature recent paintings by Lindsay Walker in a one man show entitled "One Way Signs". An artist reception is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, from 5-8 pm. Handmade gifts from Beyond I Can will be on display and for sale during the First Thursday Holiday Lights festivities.

JANUARY EVENTS:

3rd - Muncie Children's Museum - January Weekly After School Workshop - All About Insects. Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

5th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with special activities for children. Sponsored by Indiana Michigan Power.

13th - MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE will hold open auditions on Saturday, January 13 at 1:00pm. Auditions will be on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL! (seeking up to 50 actors of all ages and experience levels - the roles of Horton & Gertrude are already cast); TV THEME SONG CABARET (seeking 3 men & 3 women who sing). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing and a short song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.

15th - Muncie Children's Museum -Normally closed on Monday's, the Museum will be open on January 15, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with activities featuring African American artists.

19-20th - Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, presents "The Chairs " at 8pm. This production is rated PG. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

21st - Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, presents "The Chairs " at 2pm. This production is rated PG. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

25-27th - Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, presents "The Chairs " at 8pm. This production is rated PG. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

26-27th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents "Moon Over Buffalo" at 7:30pm. This production is rated PG-13. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

28th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents "Moon Over Buffalo" at 2 pm. This production is rated PG-13. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

Jan. 29th-March 5 Dance Classes at High ST. United Methodist Church 219 S. High St. Classes offered: Latin 5:30-6:30; Beginning Ballroom 6:30-7:30; Beginning Swing 7:30-8:30. For more details: Melodie Carr, 765-286-8828 (h) or 765-749-9080 (c) or email melodie.carr@gmail.com.

JANUARY ONGOING:

Through January - The Artist Within will offer a "sneak peek" of work by the artists who will be featured in 2007, with an opening on First Thursday, Jan. 4, from 5 to pm.

Through Jan. 29 - Gordy Fine Art & Framing features Pressed for Prints: Traditional & Giclee Holiday Exhibit, featuring 14 area artists. A First Thursday artists' reception will be held from 5 to 8 PM on December 7, 2006 at the downtown frame shop/gallery. Additionally, Brian and Genny Gordy will give a talk at 5:30 PM, Printmaking Methods & How to Start a Print Collection. At 6 PM, Greg Harty will give a talk on Giclee Printing at JackÕs Camera Shop. Back at Gordy's, Ben Gordy will demonstrate the art of water gilding beginning at 6:30 PM. The public is invited to each presentation and to the artists. reception. Light refreshments will be served.

Through Jan. 22 -Minnetrista presents: It's Not Just a Game! Call (765) 213-3549 for details.

Every Wednesday - Muncie Children's Museum: After School Workshop - The Science of Natures Museum, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required, call for details and cost.

Muncie Children's Museum - Pre-School Clubs. 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.

UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY:

Feb. 1-3rd - Muncie Civic Theatre presents "Moon Over Buffalo" at 7:30pm. This production is rated PG-13. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

Muncie Civic Theatre ~ sign up now for the Winter Acting Academy. Classes begin in February and are 10 weeks long. Call for details, 765-288-PLAY.

February 1st-March 8th-Dance classes at Old Forest Park E.S. (Muncie/Delaware Co. Senior Center). Beginning Ballroom 6:30-7:30 and Beginning Swing 7:30-8:30. For more details: Melodie Carr, 765-286-8828 (h) or 765-749-9080 (c) or email melodie.carr@gmail.com.

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