December Events at Minnetrista

Enchanted Luminaria Walk Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 6 - 9 p.m. Don't miss this annual holiday celebration, featuring carriage rides, food, music, luminarias, decorations and more. "Gingerbread Acres" will be the theme this year.

In the Galleries at Minnetrista:

Anne Frank: A History for Today
October 27-January 20, 2007
Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today October 27 through January 20. This historical, yet intimate exhibit depicts Anne Frank's life story using family photos and passages from her diary. Her biographical story is enhanced by testimony and powerful imagery from Holocaust survivors.
Anne Frank: A History for Today was developed by the Anne Frank House and is sponsored in North America by the Anne Frank Center USA.

B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary
Now - January 20, 2007
This Minnetrista original is a photographic essay that depicts Jewish temples of East Central Indiana. Four temples and their congregations are represented. They include: Temple Beth El in Muncie; Temple B'nai Israel in Kokomo; Beth Boruk Temple in Richmond and Sinai Temple in Marion.


Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm
Now - January 20, 2008
Do you really know what you are eating? Discover the past of Indiana agriculture while learning about the current process of farming at Minnetrista now through January 20. Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm will explain the history of agriculture and its importance to the region.

White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy
October 13 - January 12
Award-winning Muncie artist, Brian Gordy, will exhibit the "Turtle Series" watercolor paintings October 13-January 12. These paintings have been the focus of his research and artwork for the past 10 years.
Gordy's works portray the basking habits and naturally composed self-arrangements he has witnessed during many hours of observation along the banks of local and regional water bodies. "These turtles are impressive, if not iconic, when you realize some might be 50 to 60 years old. They survived the polluted waters of the 60s, 70s and 80s when the river's species counts fell dramatically as a result of heavy industrial and sewage contaminations," Gordy says. "But these paintings are simply about the beauty of the animal."

PROGRAMS

Meet the Author:
Marion Blumenthal Lazan, co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Minnetrista Cultural Center
Price: Members, $15; non-members, $20. Pre-registration required.
Registration information: (765) 213-3549

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story
Hear Marion Blumenthal Lazan's story of survival. Marion's family endured six and a half years of fear and persecution in some of Europe's most notorious refugee, transit and concentration camps. Her message is one of respect, tolerance, perseverance and hope. Both programs are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
Presented in partnership with Ball State University
Book signing following program

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Parker City Christ Fellowship Church
Presented in partnership with Christ Fellowship Church
Book signing following program

Family Programs

Gingerbread House Workshop
Sat., Dec. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Gingerbread walls, icing cement, gumdrop chimneys... the whole family will have great fun crafting a tasty house together! Everyone can be a part of this sweet program!
Price: Members, $15 per house; non-members, $20 per house.
Registration Deadline: Sat., Dec. 1.

Bend, Balance, and Belly Dance
For 4-9 year-olds
Sat., Dec. 29, 1 - 3 p.m.
Exercising is good for you. It can be lots of fun, too! Join us as we shape up for an afternoon of fun-filled activities! Children will practice endurance, strength, and flexibility on Minnetrista's very own agility course, exercise their mind with great memory and trivia games, and finish by learning some wiggly, jiggly moves performed by the Laughing Monkey belly dancing group.
Price: Members, $7; non-members, $10. Registration Deadline: Wed., Dec. 26

Show & Tell: Dance, Dance!
Sat. Dec. 29, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Dance in the New Year with belly dancers from the Laughing Monkey. Watch them make their moves and then join in on the fun. Price: Included with paid admission.

For more information on any of these great events or programs, please visit us at www.minnetrista.net.