Weekly Downtown E-News 9/13/07

The Muncie Downtown Business Council will hold a special session with the Mayoral candidates on Thursday, September 27th at 3pm in the Star Press conference room. This meeting will take the place of the regularly scheduled MDBC members meeting, normally held on the last Wednesday of each month. Immediately following the Mayoral Event will be a DBC "Meet the Members Mixer" from 5 to 7pm at The Artist Within.

Annual ArtWalk on October 4th 5-9pm: in addition to the well-established "First Thursday" art openings Downtown, BSU will share with Downtown a wealth of musical talent and visual artistry. All retail merchants on Walnut and Main St. will keep extended hours during Art Walk and will have special treats in store just for you. Just stop in and see what they are up to! Any artist/poet/musician/filmmaker/dancers or theatrical groups who would like to be involved in the evening's festivities are encouraged to call: Cheryl Crowder @ 282-7897. For more information please visit www.munciedowntown.com.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

14th-15th Main Street Studio Theatre presents: The Hot Jazz Cabaret 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

15th - Artworks Gallery Annual Artists Attic, from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Artworks. Featuring artwork, paintings, pottery, prints, jewelry, woodwork as well as new or used brushes, paint, pastels, printers, cameras, art books, as well as fiction and non-fiction, paper, tools, baskets, boxes, greeting cards, frames and lot of other items to numerous to mention.

15th Muncie Civic Theatre: auditions are open to all ages and levels of experience for upcoming shows of The Rocky Horror Show, Annie, A Christmas Story, Christmas with PDQ Back and Ragtime. 1:00pm

16th Main Street Studio Theatre presents: The Hot Jazz Cabaret 2pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

18th-28th Cornerstone for the Arts is taking registration for Middletown Idol; two divisions, adult and junior--big prize money!

19th - Wellness Wednesdays every third Wednesday through October 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.

20th - Gallery 308 Living Arts Series presents Ball State art professor and art historian Ron Rarick, who will present "How to View an Art Exhibit and Get the Most from the Experience."

20th-22nd Main Street Studio Theatre presents: The Hot Jazz Cabaret 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

22nd - Carenza's Caravan & Downtown Development are proud to present Muncie's first Belly Dance Carnivale downtown on Walnut Street.Featuring performers from all over the USA, live music, vendors selling belly dance items, food from the Acropolis, henna & makeup artists, & more! For more information visit www.carenzascaravan.com or call 765-717-2248.

22nd - Farm Fun Day at Minnetrista from 1-4pm Come on your own or bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate Indiana's agricultural heritage. Visitors will enjoy fun activities, including, crazy competitions, making apple head dolls, tractors and animals and much more! This event is FREE with paid admission! Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.

22nd - Muncie Civic Theatre features: The Second City with their new show "One Nation, Under Blog" 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY.

22nd - Muncie Civic Theatre Fall Acting Classes call 288-PLAY for details

23rd - Doc's Music Hall presents Hank Williams III with special guests Those Poor Bastards. Visit www.fmmusiclive.com for details.

27th - Downtown Business Council Meeting with the Mayoral Candidates, 3pm in the Star Press building conference room.

27th - Downtown Business Council will have a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at The Artist Within. Anyone is invited to attend and learn more about the Muncie Downtown Business Council.

27th - Altrusa Style Show at the Horizon Convention Center. Lunch show at noon, dinner show at 7pm. Contact Sandra Hoover @ 747-3128

28th - 29th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: FOOTLOOSE 7:30pm

29th - Minnetrista: Farmers Market Cooking Demonstrations 9:00am

29th - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm.

SEPTEMBER ONGOING :

Through 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.

Sept. 10 through Dec. 6 - Fall classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Call Cornerstone at 765.281.9503 to be added to the mailing list or pick up a brochure in the building. You can also register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.

Through Sept. 29- Gallery 308 will exhibit "Earthbound" - Photographs of the Midwest By Earlham College Artist in Residence Walt Bistline, with an opening reception at the Gallery on September 6; the public is invited to meet the artist.

Through September - Munciedowntown.com presents "Classic Rock & Roll Art by Tom Wilkes" show and sale at Doc's Music Hall. The exhibit will feature artwork from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival; rejected album cover art for George Harrison and Neil Young; and select prints from his "Legends of the West" series, including rare photographs of Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris and bluegrass legend Bill Monroe. An opening reception will be held on First Thursday, September 6 from 5-8pm.

Through September - The Artist Within will feature paintings by Lynnette Whitesell throughout September. "containments: works of a small town grandeur" is the exhibit of a series of paintings created by Lynnette while on an Indiana individual artist grant. An opening reception will be held First Thursday, September 6 from 5-8pm.

Through September - Artworks will exhibit "Sculptures with a Whimsical Musical Feeling" during September. Artist Kim Kneist will display Medium Galvanized & Copper Metal Sculptures at the non-profit gallery and shop, with an opening reception during First Thursday on September 6, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Ongoing exhibits feature Lynette Whitesell-acrylic painting; Pat Garafalo- watercolors; Jon Peterson - pottery; and Heidi Hale- jewelry artistry.

Through September - Martha Gilliom and Shonet Lambert Martin will join owner Genny Gordy for the September art show at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. Titled, "Works on Paper," the show includes watercolors by Gilliom, collages by Martin and mixed media and watercolors by Gordy. A reception for the artists will be held during the First Thursday from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. For more information call 284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com .

Through September - 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 September - 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 September- Daily Themed Days at the Muncie Childrens Museum. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting at 11:00 a.m. and the last activity of the day starts at 3:00 p.m. The current themed days are: Tricky Tuesday, Weird Science Wednesday, Theatre Thursday and Fun Friday. Children will take part in activities associated with each themed day such as story time, science activities and art projects in Make N Take. No registration is required. All themed day activities are included with the price of admission. Children can bring a lunch. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

Through October 1 - Sand and Fire: A Juried Glass Show Minnetrista is celebrating its regional heritage with its first juried glass art show and sale September 1 through October 1. Sand and Fire: A Juried Glass Show commemorates the Ball Brothers Manufacturing Company's contribution to Minnetrista and showcases glass artists from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan.

Through October 28 - Minnetrista Farmers Market in the Orchard Shop Parking Lot - meets 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). . The last Saturday of every month will feature cooking demonstrations using fresh produce and other items from the Farmers Market. Delicious foods created by chefs from the American Culinary Federation will be in the Orchard Shop courtyard. Sweet corn and tomatoes are now available too!!

Through December 6th - Fall Classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. For more information call 281-9503 or register online at www.cornerstonearts.org

Through January 20 - Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm at Minnetrista. Discover the past of Indiana agriculture while learning about the current process of farming at Minnetrista now through January 20. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.

OCTOBER EVENTS:

4th - ArtsWalk, 5-9pm at the art galleries in Downtown Muncie and at Ball State University. Call 282-7897 for details.

5th-6th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Frankenstein 7:30pm

7th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: FOOTLOOSE 2:00pm

11th-12th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: FOOTLOOSE 7:30pm

13th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Frankenstein 7:30pm

17th - Wellness Wednesdays every third Wednesday through October 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.

18th-19th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Frankenstein 7:30pm

20th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: FOOTLOOSE 7:30pm

26th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: FOOTLOOSE 7:30pm

27th Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Frankenstein 7:30pm

OCTOBER ONGOING:

1st-31st The Artist Within features members of the Muncie Artist Guild, opening reception Oct. 4th from 5-9pm.

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