Weekly Downtown E-News 12/6/07

DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Best wishes and many thanks to Tom Steiner, who has recently sold the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop. Please take the time to stop in and greet the new owner, Tom Green. Lots of luck to you both!

The Downtown promotional display at the Muncie Mall was installed on Sunday with the help of Jamaal Bell, Bob Hartley and Carey Hays. It looks very nice! Thanks to all the businesses who helped sponsor the promotion. The display is on the wall at the main mall entrance at Macy's, near Finish Line. The display will run at least through January.

The Downtown Deals coupon sheet is now available online at munciedowntown.com. Check out deals from CJ Alterations, Pazols Jewelry, Cassella's Kitchen, The Artist Within, Doc's Music Hall, Ink Solution, Morton's Pub & Grub, Poppy N Sons, Nuturing Touch Therapeutic Massage, and the Muncie Children's Museum.
Click here to download and print from your own computer, or pick up a printed sheet at the Downtown display at the Muncie Mall, or at select locations around Downtown Muncie.


DECEMBER EVENTS :

6th - Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie for extended hours this First Thursday, December 6th, from 5 to 9pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions.

6th - MSO Chili Dinner at Artwork during First Thursday, December 6, from 5-8pm. Chili provided by Ivy Tech and Westminster Village. Presented by Muncie Symphony League in support of Muncie Symphony Orchestra. Tickets available by calling 765-285-5531.

6th - Mitchell Place Studio in downtown Muncie would like to invite you Thursday, December 6th at 5:00pm to this month's showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with the Muncie Arts/Walk. This month's feature is... CUBES: Interactive Virtual Reality Media Browser. Be sure to stop by free of charge and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at... Mitchell Place Studio 301 S. Walnut St. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.

7th - Muncie Children's Museum, friends and family fun night 3-7pm FREE. Visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com for details.

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.

11th - The Indiana Chamber of Commerce will bring their Legislative Road Show to Muncie-Delaware County on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. The event will be held at the Horizon Convention Center. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. with the program to follow. To make a reservation, call Brenda Brumfield at 751-9128 or email bbrumfield@muncie.com. Reservation deadline is December 7.

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 Children's Museum: Santa visits from 11-2pm. Visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com for details.

15th - Muncie Ballet Studio presents The Children's Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:00pm and Sunday, Dec. 16, 4:00pm. A holiday classic and wonderful family holiday tradition. A perfect length for our younger audience. For tickets and information call 765-282-1480 or visit www.MuncieBallet.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 Children's Museum: Santa visits from 2-4pm. Visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com for details.

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.

Dec. 26 - 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

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.

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