Weekly Downtown E-News 5/29/08

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Remember that BSU Orientation begins June 3rd! Please plan to take part in showing the incoming freshmen and their parents what Downtown Muncie has to offer. We need tour guides, donations of gifts for door prizes, and discount offers for a coupon card. Call Bob Hartley at the Artist Within, 765-289-7895, or Cheryl Crowder at Downtown Development, 765-282-7897. Read More...

One sure sign of summer's return is the start of Freaky Tiki Fridays and the Free Friday Night Movies in the streets of Downtown Muncie! Click HERE for the Freaky Tiki schedule for the season or HERE for the movie lineup. Stay tuned to the website for updates.

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MAY EVENTS

29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.

30th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc's Band. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.

31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more

31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org

MAY ONGOING

Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.

Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.

Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.

Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com

Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.

Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm

Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm

Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm

JUNE EVENTS

2nd - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.

June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE

6th - June's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be all about Egypt! Come and enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, June 6, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.

6th - Cooking in the Courtyard at Minnetrista, 6pm. This multi-course meal featuring fresh garden vegetables, wine pairings and more is prepared and served in the Orchard Courtyard by chefs from the American Culinary Federation. Space is limited, so call early!Reservation deadline: Friday, May 30. R.S.V.P. (765) 213-3540, ext. 111

6th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Malachai. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.

6th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Bee Movie" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.

7th - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 8am-4pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!

8th - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 10am-3pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!

9th thru 13th - Indiana Safari Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.

11th - Costaki Economopolous at Centerstage, 8:30pm. w/ dj dangler and mc isaac landfert. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.

13th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from John Allen. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.

13th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up to the Street" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.

14th - Garden Trough Workshop at Minnetrista Saturday, June 14 from 9am to noon, interactive workshop led by members of the Delaware County Master Gardeners. Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 10.

16-20th - Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds at the Art Mart, 9am-noon. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.

20th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Good Buzz. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.

20th - Free Friday Night Movie - "High School Musical 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.

23 thru 27th - ARTBeat! Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.

23 thru 27th- Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds Clay Camp, 9am-noon at the Artist Within. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.

26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with mc vinnie landfert at Centerstage. show's @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.

27th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Mike Martin & Friends. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.

27th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.

27th - After 5 at Minnetrista - Rock On! from 6-9 p.m. Be a Rock Star! Play the "Rock Band" game on stage while your fans enjoy the show on our large projection screen. Rock stars will enjoy a cash bar, food, and two exhibits featuring music. Registration deadline: Monday, June 23. Call (765) 213-3549.

28th - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, country concert, featuring Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.

28th - Geo-Jam! at Minnetrista, 10am - 3pm. Join us for a day of rhythmic adventure, where geocaching and music collide! Visit www.minnetrista.net.

29th - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.

JUNE ONGOING

June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.

June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.

June exhibit at Gallery 308 will feature three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty--Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars. "Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts" will open June 5 with free public reception for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing exhibit: twelve members of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association will be on exhibit. Opening reception on June 5th 5-8pm

Cornerstone Center for the Arts classes for youth and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater, and writing. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org.

Through August 31 - Recording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett at Minnetrista. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.

Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.

Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.

Every Friday - Freaky Tiki Fridays at the parking lot next to Blue Bottle for food, drinks and fun (21 and older), starting at 5:00. Featuring live music from local artists.

Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm

Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm

Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm

LOOKING AHEAD...

July 4th - Fireworks and Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest with patriotic music, featuring America's Hometown Band, 8:30pm.

July 7 thru 11th - Incredible Edible Science Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.

July 7 thru 11th- Summer Art Camps for 9-12 year olds at the Art Mart, 9am-noon. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.

July 11th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Hairspray" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.

July 11th - Unknown Hinson, "King of Country & Western Troubadours," at Doc's Music Hall. www.unknownhinson.com.

July 11 & 12 - Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens, 6 " 9 p.m.

July 14 thru 18th- Summer Art Camps for 9-12 year olds Clay Camp, 9am-noon at the Artist Within. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.

July 18 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Surf's Up" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

July 21 thru 25th - Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.

July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

July 25 - David Allan Coe returns to Doc's Music Hall. 21+ Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.

July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

August 1 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, featuring Oklahoma!, presented by Muncie Civic Theatre (Free Admission).

August 1 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Transformers" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

August 2 & 3 - This year's Ribfest will be held August 2nd, noon-10:00p.m and August 3rd 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. in the streets of downtown Muncie. Visit munciedowntown.com for vendor applications and more information.

August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

August 22 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Shrek the Third" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

August 27 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, Pops Concert, featuring Muncie Symphony Orchestra (Free Admission)

August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.

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