Weekly Downtown E-News 1/24/08

Downtown Announcements: Don't miss the Downtown Business Council "Meet the Members Mixer" this Thursday, Jan. 24th from 5 to 7pm at the Horizon Convention Center. This month's After Hours Mixer will be a special co-op event with the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana and Muncie Downtown Business Council.

These three groups of local professionals will have the opportunity to preview the entries for the ADDY Awards during the mixer. Attendees will enjoy an open house atmosphere with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while previewing the entries that will judged at a later date.

The next DBC members meeting will be Wednesday, January 30th, at 3pm in the Star Press Building conference room.

MALL PROMO HAS BEEN EXTENDED: Any downtown business interested in participating in the Downtown giant wall promotion at the Muncie Mall needs to contact Bob Hartley at The Artist Within as soon as possible. Email Bob at theartistwithininc@yahoo.com or phone at 765-289-7985. The cost is very reasonable.

THE DOWNTOWN FARM STAND will be open full time hours starting on January 28th! They will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Please stop in and see what they have to offer.

JANUARY EVENTS:

24th - Downtown Business Council "Meet the Members Mixer" from 5-7pm at the Horizon Convention Center. This month's mixer will be a co-op event with the Chamber of Commerce and the Ad Federation of East Central Indiana.

24th - Soraia and Know More Robots at Docs Music Hall. Visit www.docsmusichall.com.

25th - Community Center for Vital Aging presents a CRAFT SEMINAR 10:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Cost includes 2-3 craft activities to make and take home. Please call the CCVA at (765) 289-4541 for cost and info.

25th - DOC's features all the way from Boston: Spiritual Rez--they are a seven piece reggae band--come, have fun and dance! 10pm Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.

26th DOC's features Mudkids

26th Delaware County Fairgrounds: Breast Cancer Awareness concert 11am--performances by 20 bands from the region.

26th Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday, sponsored by Muncie Rotary. For more information about Free Family Saturdays, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

26th - 7th Annual Dead Leaf Festival returns to Centerstage. Doors open at 2:30pm, Music Starts at 3:30 pm. This is an All Ages event. Alcohol will be available to those of age with ID. Bands: Headliners- Soraia & Red Horse also- Legion, Necrophagous, Malachai, Antagonists, Consumed by Fury, nomonic, & MAAX.

28th - The Downtown Farm Stand will be open full time hours on January 28th! We will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.

28th - Community Center for Vital Aging presents BABY BLUES, BEAUTIFUL BROWNS: EXCELLENT EYE INFORMATION 6:30 -- 8:00 p.m., FREE lecture byDr. Vasilis Makris. Please call the CCVA at (765) 289-4541 to reserve your seat.

30th - Community Center for Vital Aging presents FLOWN THE COOP 6:30 -- 8:00 p.m., FREE lecture by Dr. Bradley Hartman from Associates in Mental Health.

30th - The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, January 30th, at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at The Star Press building, 345 S. High St. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend.

JANUARY ONGOING:

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 continue 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. 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.

Jan 26 - May 2 - Muncie Children's Museum presents Chagall for Children, a one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit. Admission is included with regular admission to the Museum. For more information on Chagall for Children, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com

Jan 28-Apr. 24th Cornerstone for the Arts winter classes. Call for more info about classes at 281-9503 or visit www.cornerstonearts.org.

FEBRUARY EVENTS :

2nd - Downtown's annual Mardi Gras (Muncie Gras) returns. Advance tickets are now available. Visit munciedowntown.com for details, or call Downtown Develoment at 282-7897.

2nd The Artist Within: ....Expose Yourself To The Fun special Madri Gras hours: 7-midnight

3rd and 10th Artist Within offers Fused Glass classes from 11-5pm more details visit www.theartistwithininc.com

4th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: I'm Eating What!?! Deciphering Food Labels 6:30-8:00pm

4th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: Beginning Bridge 11-12:15pm FREE ($12 one time charge for book) Duplicate Bridge 1:00-2:00pm

5th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: Finishing Touches--Giving Your Food Flair 6:30-8:00pm

7th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: What's So Great About Organic Foods? 6:30-8:00pm

7th The Artist Within: opening reception for artist Jason Bord, Paul Grant, Marc Girouard, Andrew Nicholson and Brie Thompson

8th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: TRIAD Meeting 10-11am

8th-10th Muncie Civic theatre and Cornerstone Center for the Arts team up for Ragtime

8th - David Allan Coe at Doc's Music Hall, with Michael Martin Band and The Silver Dollar Family Band. Show starts at 9pm, doors open at 5. Visit docsmusichall.com for info.

10th - Indiana Public Radio's 7th annual "All Things Chocolate," February 10th at Minnetrista. Registration deadline is Feb. 7. For more information, call Carol Trimmer at 765-285-5887. Registration form and guidelines may be downloaded at www.bsu.edu/ipr.

11th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: The Wonders of Chocolate 6:30-8:00pm

12th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: Diabetes and the Diet 6:30-8:00pm

14th Artist Within Valentine's Day Desserts and More 6-9pm

14-16th Civic theatre and Cornerstone Center for the Arts team up for Ragtime

18th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: Beginning Bridge11-12:15 FREE and Duplicate Bridge 1-2:00pm

19th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: Keeping Sharp in your Kitchen 6:30-8:00pm

20th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: You Are What You Eat 6:30-8:00pm

22nd - Get Your GROSS On! (For Grown-ups Only) at Minnetrista, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Complimentary drink, tasty treats, and an exploration of everything gross, featuring the exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Registration Deadline: Friday, February 15. Call 282-4848 to make your reservation.

25th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: : Beginning Bridge11-12:15 FREE and Duplicate Bridge 1-2:00pm

27th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: The Truth About Global Warning 6:30-8:00pm

29th Community Center for Vital Aging (CCVA) presents: Craft Seminar 10-12pm

FEBRUARY ONGOING :

Through February - Tthe Artist Within will feature abstract paintings by Jason Bord from Feb. 5 through 29th, with an opening reception during First Thursday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 8pm.

Through February -Artworks will exhibit "From Heart and Hand" by Arline Johnstone and Donna Cunningham, February 7 through March 6, 2008. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Feb 7, 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Through February - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will feature Marilynn Derwenskus, painting professor at Ball State University,who will exhibit new works along with four of her friends - three from Cardiff, Wales, and the fourth from Oakland, CA. A reception for the artists will be held First Thursday, February 7th from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

Feb. 2nd - April 27th - "Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body" exhibit at Minnetrista. For more information, call (765) 282-4848, visit www.minnetrista.net, or visit the Grossology tour Web site at www.grossologytour.com.

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