Weekly Downtown E-News 11/15/07

NOVEMBER EVENTS: 15th - Whitinger & Company and Whitinger Financial Advisers invite the community to its open house, celebrating its new building and renewed commitment to our community. Thursday, November 15, 2007 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. White River Blvd. at Ontario Place.

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 - Coffee 101 - A Better Cup at Home, from 2-4pm at Blue Bottle. Dave Darga of Harvest Cafe and Tom Steiner of Blue Bottle will show you some of the tips and tricks they use to make great coffee at home. Class is limited to 15 people. Sign up at the counter or send us an e-mail. Lots of good coffee and food. And it is free. Sponsored in part by Cassella's Kitchen and The Artist Within.

17th -Muncie Children's Museum 30th Birthday party ~~featuring Survivor superstar: Rupert Boneham, 1:30pm, adm. to hear Rupert is $1 which will go to his Kids foundation. Museum adm. free 10-5pm. 11:30 free pizza and at 3:00pm free cake and ice cream.

17th - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts from 1-3:30pm. Bring the family for this FREE event to start off the holiday season! Various activities on the 2nd floor, crafts for the children to make, entertainment in the theatre room, and children can walk through Candy Cane Lane to get their picture taken with Santa and receive a gift. For more information please contact Brett Ellison @ 765-281-9503, ext. 53.

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 - Farmers 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.

23-24th Muncie Children's Museum--Santa visits free to members, otherwise $6 adm. Friday & Sat. 11-2pm, Sunday 2-4pm.

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.

28th - Downtown Business Council will meet at 3pm. Following the meeting will be a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Santa will be there at Cornerstone's Candy Cane! 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.

DECEMBER EVENTS :

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

1st - Luminaria Walk 6-9pm at Minnetrista.

1st - 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.

2nd - Fall Celebration at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, from 2-5pm. The Celebration is free to the entire community, and will include games; crafts; toys; refreshments and more, including a special appearance by Santa at Candy Cane Lane on the 2nd floor.

4th - Minnetrista: meet the author, Marion Blumenthal Lazan, co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles 4:30-6pm

7th-8th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS STORY at 7:30pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.

8th - Family Gingerbread Workshop at Minnetrista, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Gingerbread walls, icing cement, gumdrop chimneys...the whole family will have great fun building a tasty house together! Everyone can be a part of this sweet and sticky program. Registration Deadline: Saturday, December 1.

8th - Minnetrista Winter Market; honey, baked goods, meats, cheeses, fall vegetables, assorted other food items & greenery; 9am-noon

8-9th - Muncie Ballet Studio will host a series of Nutcracker Teas, on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:00am & 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:00pm. Length 1 hour 30 minutes Come dressed fancy and frilly, dance with the Sugarplum Fairy and meet the Nutcracker Prince. Finally, create a keepsake to remember this special day. Call 765-282-1480 or visit www.MuncieBallet.org

8-9th - Muncie Ballet Studio presents The Rat King's Quest on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:00am & 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:00pm Length 1 hour 30 minutes Think you know the whole story of The Nutcracker? Just wait till you hear the Rat Kings version. It will take some scavenging, crafting and a sense of adventure to figure out what the Rat King has planned for you. Call 765-282-1480 or visit www.MuncieBallet.org

9th - 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.

13-14th - 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.

15th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS STORY at 7:30 pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.

16th - Muncie Ballet Studio presents The Children's Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:00pm, Sunday, Dec. 16, 4:00pm Length: 1hour 30 minutes A holiday classic and wonderful family holiday tradition. A perfect length for our younger audience. Call 765-282-1480 or visit www.MuncieBallet.org

16th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS STORY at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.

20-21st - Muncie Civic Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS STORY at 7:30pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.

22-23rd - 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 - Minnestrista: Bend, Balance, and Belly Dance for 4-9 year olds; 1-3pm

29th - Minnestrista: Show & Tell: Dance, Dance! Dance in the New Year with belly dancers from the Laughing Monkey. 1:30-3pm

DECEMBER ONGOING:

Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "Inspired by Nature" by Mary Ann Rahe from Dec. 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, Dec. 6, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.

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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