Weekly Downtown E-News 6/8/07

DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS : Minnetrista Farmers Market is back this summer, iin the Orchard Shop Parking Lot 411 West St. Joseph Street. Every Saturday, now through October 28 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon, and every Wednesday now through October 25 4:00 pm until sold out. Come enjoy a summer tradition here in Muncie at the Farmers Market at Minnetrista. Browse vendors for locally grown fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers (hanging baskets, annuals & perennials), honey, bakery items, eggs, fruits, cheeses and savory meats and more (as well as all your favorite items from the Orchard Shop).

Registration continues for the Cornerstone Arts Program's summer session, which will run from June 11th-July 26th. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.

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JUNE EVENTS:

7th - 9th - Gallery 308 and Jack's Camera Shop present a Special Photography Collection exhibit Gallery 308 and Jack’s Camera Shop present a collection of photographs by Ansel Adams, Jack Spencer, Ruth Bernhard, Brett Weston, Shelby Lee Adams, and many more. The three-day exhibit will be June 7-9 at Gallery 308, with an opening reception at First Thursdays June 7th.

8th - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office.

8th Freaki Tiki Friday, with free entertainment by performer John Allen at the Blue Bottle, 5pm - ? Call call 284-3630 for info.

9th - Muncie Ballet Studio will be joining Muncie Symphony Orchestra June 9th for "Symphony on the Green" at Ball State Arts Terrace 4pm

9th - Opening of the Minnetrista: GPS Adventures exhibit. Call (765) 282-4848.

13-29th Gallery 308 and Jack’s Camera present local artist Pamela deMarris.

15th - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Step Up." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office.

15th - Freaki Tiki Friday with free live music by Walden Song at the Blue Bottle, 5pm - ? Call call 284-3630 for info.

20th - Wellness Wednesdays every third Wednesday through August at the Wysor Street depot, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Delaware County Health Department staff will offer free blood pressure and glucose testing. Cholesterol screening is also available for a small charge. For questions, contact Angel Silvers at Cardinal Greenway, Inc. 287-0399.

22nd - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Dreamgirls." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office.

22nd - Freaki Tiki Friday with free live music by performer John Price at the Blue Bottle, 5pm - ? Call call 284-3630 for info.

27th - The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, June 27th, at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at The Star Press building, 345 S. High St. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend.

29th - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Open Season." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office.

29th - Freaki Tiki Friday with free live music by Mike Martin at the Blue Bottle, 5pm - ? Call call 284-3630 for info.

30th - Minnetrista Farmers Market—Chef’s cooking last Sat. of the month.

30th - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free admission for all visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JUNE ONGOING :

1-30th Artist Within features local artist and Ball State graduate Andrew Chambers. Digital and traditional pieces will be exhibited, with an opening reception at First Thursdays on June 7, from 5-8pm. For more info visit www.theartistwithininc.com.

Through June - 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. Pre-registration is not required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

Through June - Muncie Children's Museum - MCM Young Gardeners. Beginning June 20 and running through August. Every Wednesday and Friday at 3 p.m., children of all ages can enjoy gardening, nature and the environment in the Museum's Outdoor Learning Center. The program is free with regular Museum admission and free to members. 286-1660 or www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

Through June - Muncie Children's Museum - Summer Storytime. Beginning June 13 and running through August. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., children will join our educators for a one-hour storytime in the new Book Nook. The program is free with regular Museum admission and free to members. 286-1660 or www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

5th - July 13th - Downtown Muncie tours for parents of BSU orientation students. The parents will be dropped off Downtown on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:50am, between June 5th and July 13th.

11th - July 26th - The Cornerstone Arts Program is excited to introduce its summer classes, which will run from June 11th-July 26th. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Cornerstone Center for the Arts announces (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program for students 4th-12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. Deadline June 1st.

13-29th Gallery 308 and Jack’s Camera present local artist Pamela deMarris.

Through June 24th - Take a journey along the Wabash River with local artists David Dale and Jim Faulkner. Minnetrista will host River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash March 24- June 24. For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.

Through Aug 19th Minnetrista features: Little Builders—explore the world of construction. Call (765) 213-3549 for information.

Through August 31st Minnestrista: the history of White River. Call (765) 213-3549 for information.

7th - August 31, 2007 - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature a 24 Artist Exhibit this summer, with over fifty works by both local and out-of-state artists. For more information call (765) 284-8422.

9th-Sept 3 Minnetrista: GPS Adventures - Explore the latest craze in technology with GPS Adventures. Find out how global positioning systems are used not only for serious business, but for fun and recreation. (765) 282-4848.

ThroughOctober 28 - Minnetrista Farmers Market in the Orchard Shop Parking Lot - Every Saturday, now through October 28 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon; Every Wednesday now through October 25 4:00 pm until sold out.

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