Weekly Downtown E-News 1/3/08

Downtown Announcements: Celebrate the arts tonight in Downtown Muncie during our monthly First Thursday event, January 3rd, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions.

The Artist Within (313 South Walnut) will offer a "Sneak Peek" of work by the artists who will be featured in 2008. They will host a "First Thursday" opening from 5-8 pm January 3rd.

Artworks (301 South Walnut) presents an exhibit by Jack Orrick, "The Wood Speaks," (pictured at right), with an opening reception at First Thursdays, January 3, 2008, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Gallery 308 (308 E. Main) 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.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing (224 E. Main) 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.

Mitchell Place Studio (301 South Walnut) See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects from the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research, in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.


JANUARY EVENTS:

3rd - Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie at First Thursday, January 3rd, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions.

4th Morton's Pub & Grub presents: Walden's Song 8pm--no cover

5th Morton's Pub & Grub presents: Mars or the Moon 8pm--no cover

5th - Tic-Tac Turtle at Minnetrista, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Discover the differences between land and water turtles, then make a fun tic-tac-toe game to help you remember! Registration Deadline: Wed., Jan. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

7th - Morton's Pub & Grub features: Monday Night Movie--The Wizard of Oz: Dark Side of the Moon Edition

8th Morton's Pub & Grub features: Guitar Hero Tuesdays

9th Morton's Pub & Grub features: Stout House open mike 8pm

9th Muncie Chamber of Commerce hosts Muncie on the Move breakfast at Horizon Convention Center doors open at 6:45am program starts at 7:30am, for more details 751-9114

10th - Winter Carnival OPEN HOUSE at Community Center for Vital Aging, 4:00-6:30PM. FREE and open to the public. Observe and participate in demonstrations of Yoga, Tai Chi and Sweating To and With the Oldies (our new exercise class). Participants can sign up for all of our new classes, have refreshments, get health screenings, and play carnival games with door prizes. Please call the CCVA at (765) 289-4541 to reserve your seat.

11th Cornerstone Center for the Arts: TRIAD Meeting open to the public

11th Minnetrista: It Stings Your Toes and Bites Your Nose 1-3pm

11th Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Brown Bag and a Movie 12-2pm FREE

13th - Open Kiln Night: Small Pieces at Minnetrista, 4 - 8 p.m. Choose from a wide variety of glass, use Minnetrista's cutting tool, and fire your own piece to take home. Size templates will be provided. Knowledge of glass cutting and basic techniques is required to participate. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

16th - PBS Program Club, 2 - 4 p.m. This month's discussion is about "Prayer in America." Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

16th - Community Center for Vital Aging presents WONDER WOMEN 6:30 -- 8:00 p.m., FREE lecture by Elaine Cotner of Ball State University's Women's Studies Department. Please call the CCVA at (765) 289-4541 to reserve your seat.

17th Muncie Chamber of Commerce host a speed networking meeting at the Horizon Convention Center 2-4pm call Nance Buchert for details 751-9114

19th - Show & Tell: Kick in the New Year at Minnetrista, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Kick in the New Year with a lesson in Kung Fu. Learn how this martial art is also a form of meditation. Kung Fu trainers from Laughing Monkey will demonstrate and show you a few moves. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.

22nd - Community Center for Vital Aging presents HOME BASED BUSINESS: HOW TO GET STARTED AND BE SUCCESSFUL 6:30--8:00 p.m., FREE Small Business Development Center director, Rick Leibowitz, will share information on how to start a small home business and be successful. Please call the CCVA at (765) 289-4541 to reserve your seat.

23rd - Community Center for Vital Aging presents INVENTIONS OF THE 21ST CENTURY 6:30 -- 8:00 p.m., FREE lecture by Dr. Rich Seymour from the BallState University's Department of Technology. Please call the CCVA at (765) 289-4541 to reserve your seat.

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.

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.

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

UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY:

2nd - Downtown's annual Mardi Gras (Muncie Gras) returns. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.

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

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

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