Weekly Downtown E-News 9/26/07

Don't forget to attend the Muncie Downtown Business Council special session with the Mayoral candidates this afternoon, Thursday, September 27th at 3pm in the Star Press conference room. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is a departure from 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. Please make a point to attend! We value your input.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

26th - The Passing of the Buffalo sculpture will begin its journey home at the downtown roundabout, Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7:30am. The sculpture has been in the lobby of Minnetrista since 1999. It will take a crew of 6 men, plus equipment, about 3 hours to remove the large sculpture.

27th - The Muncie Downtown Business Council will hold a special session with the Mayoral candidates, from 3 to 5pm in the Star Press conference room. Immediately following the Mayoral Event, DBC Vice President Bob Hartley will host a "Meet the Members Mixer" at the Artist Within from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, and to learn all about the Downtown Business Council and our continued efforts to market your organization and our downtown neighborhood.

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. 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 - 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 7 - 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 October 15th - Minnetrista features Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.

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. 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 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:

3rd - The Mitchell Place Studio will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 3rd at 301 S. Walnut St. Suite 102. The special re-opening celebration is sponsored by Ball State University's Digital Exchange Immersive Institutes and Center for Media Design. A reception will be held from 5-7pm, with opening remarks at 5:30pm from BSU President Jo Ann Gora. Please RSVP to Dana Williams at 765-285-4321 or ddwilliams@bsu.edu.

3rd-7th - Middletown Idol and Junior Middletown Idol preliminary and final competition at Cornerstone Center for theArts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.

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

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

6th - Vera Mae presents a Gourmet Beer Dinner featuring Upland Beer 6pm--reservations required.

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

7th- Minnetrista presents "Flavors of Fall" on Oct. 7 from 5:30 pm- 8 pm. Guests will watch and participate as chefs from the American Culinary Federation prepare a fall-focused meal using ingredients from Farmers Market at Minnetrista. The multi-course meal will feature a starter, entree, and finale. New Day Meadery will also provide wine pairings for each course. For reservations, call (765) 213-3549 RSVP Deadline: Friday, September 28

7th - October 7, 2007 - Walks Across Indiana on the Cardinal Greenway, including the Get Out and Play 5K run and walk. For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or BSU Office of Recreation Services at 765-285-1753, or visit www.cardinalgreenways.org

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 - 2007 Run the Greenway 10K run and 5K walk. Begin and end at the Wysor Street Depot. Race/walk begins at 9:00 am, registration 7:30 - 8:30 am. Entry fee $12 until October 19th, $15 after and day of event. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place top Male and Female racers and in 13 age categories. Entry forms available at the Wysor Street Depot or on-line at www.cardinalgreenways.org, click on calendar.

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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