Weekly Downtown E-News 11/1/07

NOVEMBER EVENTS: 1st - First Thursday from 5 to 8pm. Downtown's many art galleries host meet-the-artist receptions and spotlight their exhibit openings for the month. All the specialty and gift shops are open late on this evening; and music and light refreshments can be found at almost every stop for a free, family fun event.

1st - Artist Within: feature Marilyn Derwenskus demonstrating "Fuse" the encaustic work of BSU art students.

2nd - A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the South Walnut Street Roundabout is scheduled for Friday November 2nd from noon-1:00pm with official comments and ribbon cutting at 12:15. Brown bag lunch from Carter's Hotdog Cart and live musical entertainment from Muncie Central High School Band will be available throughout the lunch hour. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Cheryl Crowder @ 765 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com.

2nd - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends and Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 - 7 p.m. November's Friends and Family Fun Night will feature performances by Ball State University's Theatre Education Department's, Stone Soup

2-3rd - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.

3rd - Show & Tell: Gingerbread Houses at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Included with paid admission, there is no registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

8-11th - Harvest Moon Film Festival, For more information : A Gathering of Films and Filmmakers Celebrating the Midwest, at Cornerstone and Civic Theatre downtown. The festival will feature classic Midwestern films and submissions from regional filmmakers. Visit harvestmoonfilmfestival.com for details.

9th - Minnetrista "Minnetrip" to Fort Wayne's Country Kitchen SweetArt, Inc., where we'll practice making candy, cookies and cakes, just in time for the holidays. Lunch will be provided. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

9th - Minnetrista Home School Program: Turtle Photography Fri., Nov. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Be a wildlife photographer! Learn the basics of photography using the various turtles of East Central Indiana as your subjects. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

9-10th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.

14th - Women in Business Unlimited 11:45 at Horizon Convention Center--topic Consuela Parsons, Lifestreams Services; and Women in Business Unlimited--Women's Self Defense Boost Workshop 5:30-7:30pm at Hillcroft, 4105 N. Walnut St.

14th - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2-4pm. This program is free. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

16th - Join Vera Mae's Bistro for the 5th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction on Friday, November 16. Art preview will be at 6pm, with wine dinner at 7pm. Proceeds of the art auction to benefit Gallery 308 and ARF. Cost of the wine dinner if $75 per person (prepaid) and seating is limited to 75 guests. Past wine dinners have sold out quickly, so reserve your seat at 747-4941. Please, no emailed reservations.

17th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00pm in the main auditorium at 216 E. Main St. in downtown Muncie. Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET. For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.

16-17th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.

17th - The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!

17th - Winter Market Demonstration with Gingerbread at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

22nd - Annual Turkey Trot on the Cardinal Greenway. For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.

23-25th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.

29th - Downtown Business Council will have a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Members will be on hand to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC for more info.

30th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.

30th & Dec. 1 - 2nd Annual Polar Express at the Historic Wysor Street Depot For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.

30th & Dec. 1 - Luminaria Walk 6-9pm at Minnetrista.

NOVEMBER ONGOING:

Through November - The Artist Within will feature artwork by members of "Creative Artists", a local organization that has a membership with a wide range of interests and mediums. These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.

Through November - Gallery 308 will exhibit ceramics by the Ball State students of Ted Neal. An opening is scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 1 at the gallery.

Through November - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will exhibit "Odd Tales" by David Hannon, assistant professor of painting at Ball State University. An opening reception for the award-winning artist will be held during First Thursday on November 1, 2007, from 5 to 8 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "The Painters of Life and Light" from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, November 1, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.

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 12 - Minnetrista will exhibit "White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

Through January 20 - Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

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