Weekly Downtown E-News 12/20/07

Downtown Announcements: Congratulations to the winners of the Muncie Downtown Business Council Holiday Storefront Contest. They are: "Most Traditional"- Toys Forever, "Most Artistic & Creative" - Murray's Jewelers, and "Most Well-Lit" - The Artist Within. The gift basket awards will be distributed after the New Year.

Don't forget to Shop Downtown for last-minute holiday gifts. All of our shops are independently owned and operated. Click here to print out the Downtown Deals coupon sheet from munciedowntown.com. Printed copies of the coupon sheet are available at various Downtown establishments. Additional copies are available at the Downtown Development office, if you'd like to make some available for your own customers.


DECEMBER EVENTS :

18th-24th Minnetrista membership special~~buy a one-year membership and you will receive an additional membership for 50% off. Call 282-4848 for details.

20th - A Very Metal Christmas" at Doc's Music Hall. Consume the Eyes, Nomadic, the Antagonists, Laid To Waste, and Malachai are going to fill the night with the relentless sounds of Hoosier metal. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.

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.

21st - Muncie rock band Ruined For Life (http://www.myspace.com/ruinedforlife66) will be performing at Doc's Music Hall. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for details.

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.

22nd - Lafayette rock band the PMG (http://www.myspace.com/thepmg) will be performing at Doc's Music Hall. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.

24th - Doc's Music Hall presents a Christmas Eve acoustic jam, with Mike Martin and Derreck Spaulding. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.

26th - January 6th- Muncie Children's Museum Winter Break Program. Check website for details at /www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

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

29th - Muncie Children's Museum--Free Family Saturday 10-5pm

29th - Morton's Pub & Grub will feature music by Jake Hendershot. Show starts at 8pm. No cover! Visit www.myspace.com/mortonspub for info.

31st - New Year's Eve Dinner at Vera Mae's. Seating from 5 to 9:30 pm. Music by Frank Puzzullo Trio from 6 to 10pm. Reservations strongly suggested. Call 765-747-4941.

DECEMBER ONGOING:

Through December -The Artist Within will feature local print- and bookmaker, Emily Leiserson, in a show entitled Social Dimensions: Identity, Location, and Narrative. There will be an opening reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2007. The public is invited. Handmade gifts from Beyond I Can will be on display and for sale during the First Thursday Holiday festivities.

Through December - Artworks Gallery presents Mary Ann Rahe's exhibit "Inspired by Nature," ffeatured December 1, 2007 through January 1, 2008, with an Opening Reception at First Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm with light refreshments. The exhibit "The Painters of Life and Light" continues through December 31, 2007.

Through December - Blue Bottle will exhibit the artwork of Jessica Maxwell during December.

Through January - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will host its annual Print Show, featuring twenty area artists. Selections will include many sizes, subjects and price ranges, with all works available for purchase. The print show is the largest exhibit of the year at Gordy's. Prints may be removed from the exhibit at the time of purchase. An opening night reception will be held on First Thursday, December 6th from 5 to 8 pm. Refreshments will be served and several artists will be on hand to talk about their work. The Annual Print Show will continue through January.

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.

UPCOMING IN JANUARY:

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.

Through January - Artworks presents an exhibit by Jack Orrick, "The Wood Speaks," with an opening reception at First Thursdays, January 3, 2008, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Through January - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will host its annual Print Show, featuring twenty area artists. Selections will include many sizes, subjects and price ranges, with all works available for purchase. The print show is the largest exhibit of the year at Gordy's. Prints may be removed from the exhibit at the time of purchase. An opening night reception will be held on First Thursday, December 6th from 5 to 8 pm. Refreshments will be served and several artists will be on hand to talk about their work. The Annual Print Show will continue through January.

Through January - Gallery 308 presents an exhibit by Margie Prim, to open on January 3, 2008. The public is invited to the opening reception, 5-8 p.m., when light refreshments will be served and the artist will be on hand.

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