Minnetrista will host Faeries, Sprites & Lights: "Faerie Jam," July 11-12 from 6 to 9 pm. This year the event will take guests on an enchanted trip into the lives of faeries through song, dance and interaction.
Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Faerie Towne with the musical experience, "Faerie Jam."
Interact with Prim Rose, Nettle and the rest of the faerie friends July 11-12 from 6 to 9 pm.
The celebration will include:
* Rumored faerie sightings in the enchanted Oakhurst gardens. With a little bit of luck and keen senses you may be able to witness faerie happenings first-hand!
* Live minstrel music by Bob Ford & The Ragamuffins.
* The Art of Faeries, Sprites and Lights exhibit. This juried art show will be on display in the historic Oakhurst house for all to view. The inspiration behind the local artists' creations is that of faeries, sprites, elves and other mystical characters.
* Faerie pictures and airbrush tattoos
* A chance to play faerie instruments with your favorite character.
* Panto: Thumbelina by Muncie Civic Theatre.
* Refreshments, shopping and much more.
* Learn about the faerie world from characters who are friends of the faeries found in Oakhurst Gardens.
* Willow Sage, the plant healer.
* River Reed, the instrument maker.
* Cricket, the nature composer.
* Nettle, the voice coach.
* Prim Rose, the music critic.
Come dressed in your faerie or sprite attire and experience the magic of Faeries Sprites and Lights first-hand!
Cost: General admission: Adults $7, seniors $6, children & students $4.Member admission: Adults $3; children $2. Advanced tickets: $1 off.
For more information please call (765) 282-4848, or visit us online at www.minnetrista.net.
Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the Cardinal Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Gallery 308 Members Show on Exhibit in July
Gallery 308 will have its annual Members' Show in July, with an opening reception during First Thursday downtown, July 3rd.
Each July the nonprofit gallery has a celebratory exhibit in recognition of its members. Individuals who support the Gallery as "members" are invited to participate in the show by contributing as many as three pieces to be exhibited. The work shown is always representative of the many talented artists in our community who support the Gallery's mission.
The opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. The 2008 Members' Show will be on view through the end of July.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Each July the nonprofit gallery has a celebratory exhibit in recognition of its members. Individuals who support the Gallery as "members" are invited to participate in the show by contributing as many as three pieces to be exhibited. The work shown is always representative of the many talented artists in our community who support the Gallery's mission.
The opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. The 2008 Members' Show will be on view through the end of July.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Shooter Jennings Concert Tonight at Doc's Music Hall
Shooter Jennings w/Michael Martin Band & Derreck Jones tonight at Doc's Music Hall...tickets still available & only $20! Show starts at 8pm...great beer specials, delicous food, and a foot-stomping good time!
For info/tickets:
docsmusichall.com or (765)286-0949
Hope to see you there!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
For info/tickets:
docsmusichall.com or (765)286-0949
Hope to see you there!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Brad Ayers Photography Exhibit "Pushing Reality" at The Artist Within
The Artist Within presents the photography of Brad Ayers in an encore exhibit opening First Thursday, July 3, and continuing through July. In the exhibit "Pushing Reality", Ayers combines his lifelong love of art and photograph by using the techniques of digital photography to blur the boundaries between the two.
A former middle-school teacher, who splits his time between Muncie and Florida, Ayers has exhibited in Muncie and in juried exhibitions in Florida at the Art Center Manatee and at Selby Gardens. Growing up surrounded by the architecture of his hometown Columbus, Indiana, and the paintings of his grandmother, a Brown County artist, he developed an interest and appreciation for art. The well-traveled Ayers shoots a wide range of subjects and is drawn to the colors, patterns, and images in both natural and urban scapes. His interests extend from vibrant colors to classic black and white.
Digital photography allows him to alter images similarly to the way film photographers do in photo labs. He enjoys pushing the reality of photography into the realm of fine art by enhancing digital images, extending them further from reality into impressionism and abstraction. His goal is to inspire the viewer to appreciate and to display photography as another form of fine art and to enjoy the experience.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
A former middle-school teacher, who splits his time between Muncie and Florida, Ayers has exhibited in Muncie and in juried exhibitions in Florida at the Art Center Manatee and at Selby Gardens. Growing up surrounded by the architecture of his hometown Columbus, Indiana, and the paintings of his grandmother, a Brown County artist, he developed an interest and appreciation for art. The well-traveled Ayers shoots a wide range of subjects and is drawn to the colors, patterns, and images in both natural and urban scapes. His interests extend from vibrant colors to classic black and white.
Digital photography allows him to alter images similarly to the way film photographers do in photo labs. He enjoys pushing the reality of photography into the realm of fine art by enhancing digital images, extending them further from reality into impressionism and abstraction. His goal is to inspire the viewer to appreciate and to display photography as another form of fine art and to enjoy the experience.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
"Woman as Vessel" Exhibit by Kimberly Anderson at Artworks
"Woman As Vessel," a new exhibition by artist Kimberly Anderson, will be on display at Artworks through July 31st. An opening reception will be from 5 to 8pm during First Thursday July 3rd.
Kimberly Anderson was born in Evanston, IL and is now a resident of Hartford City, IN. Her mother is a therapist/social worker and her father is a college professor of science, which forged her fascination with science and the human psyche. These influences helped foster her sense of wonder which influenced artistic interests. Early in life, her parents moved to a 96 acre farm nestled in heavily wooded hills in rural Pennsylvania where she was to enjoy nature. They raised a menagerie that included horses, cows, pigs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, opossums, cats and dogs. These experiences with nature and animals are an important aspect of her personality and work.
Anderson holds three degrees focusing on ceramics and spent eight years in management. Her struggle to balance work and art left her unfulfilled. She decided to pursue her passion for art full-time. She began doing shows in 2001 and in April 2002 Milkweed Ceramics became her full-time career.
"Upon graduation I married my husband, Scott, who is also an artist". They relocated to Indiana and Scott accepted a position as assistant professor of art at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Anderson is still teaching in addition to participating in juried shows, solo exhibitions and traveling to art shows across the country to promote Milkweed Ceramics. The technical aspects of her work explore both functional and sculptural elements, using both high and low-fire materials.
Anderson states: "Human life unfolds in the fabric of time and history. My sculptures and functional ware are based on issues that surround the mysteries of existence and human origin. In my work I am addressing ideas that evoke a since of memory and human relations to and about the land. The work considers both personal and historical relationships to the environment. My sculptures and figurative vessels reference archeological excavations, feminine roles, cycles of renewal and decay, evolution vs. mythic beliefs, and relate to events in my personal history. I am exploring views and ideas that revel in life's mysteries and stir thoughts of becoming and being. I am influenced by two spheres of thought: the physical sciences and the human psyche. Science provides the facts and the psyche reveals mystery".
"My thrown and altered pottery is an ongoing investigation about woman as vessel. The fertility vessels quote Neolithic sources. I use a variety of firings to enhance interpretation. The ideas I am exploring are open ended. I am not searching for truth or exposure, but for a secret".
ARWORKS GALLERY'S MISSION: As a non-profit cooperative artist gallery, our mission is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable art to our community.
ONGOING ARTWORKS EXHIBITS:
Watercolors: Jeanette G
Pottery: Barbara Swain
Kimberly Anderson was born in Evanston, IL and is now a resident of Hartford City, IN. Her mother is a therapist/social worker and her father is a college professor of science, which forged her fascination with science and the human psyche. These influences helped foster her sense of wonder which influenced artistic interests. Early in life, her parents moved to a 96 acre farm nestled in heavily wooded hills in rural Pennsylvania where she was to enjoy nature. They raised a menagerie that included horses, cows, pigs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, opossums, cats and dogs. These experiences with nature and animals are an important aspect of her personality and work.
Anderson holds three degrees focusing on ceramics and spent eight years in management. Her struggle to balance work and art left her unfulfilled. She decided to pursue her passion for art full-time. She began doing shows in 2001 and in April 2002 Milkweed Ceramics became her full-time career.
"Upon graduation I married my husband, Scott, who is also an artist". They relocated to Indiana and Scott accepted a position as assistant professor of art at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Anderson is still teaching in addition to participating in juried shows, solo exhibitions and traveling to art shows across the country to promote Milkweed Ceramics. The technical aspects of her work explore both functional and sculptural elements, using both high and low-fire materials.
Anderson states: "Human life unfolds in the fabric of time and history. My sculptures and functional ware are based on issues that surround the mysteries of existence and human origin. In my work I am addressing ideas that evoke a since of memory and human relations to and about the land. The work considers both personal and historical relationships to the environment. My sculptures and figurative vessels reference archeological excavations, feminine roles, cycles of renewal and decay, evolution vs. mythic beliefs, and relate to events in my personal history. I am exploring views and ideas that revel in life's mysteries and stir thoughts of becoming and being. I am influenced by two spheres of thought: the physical sciences and the human psyche. Science provides the facts and the psyche reveals mystery".
"My thrown and altered pottery is an ongoing investigation about woman as vessel. The fertility vessels quote Neolithic sources. I use a variety of firings to enhance interpretation. The ideas I am exploring are open ended. I am not searching for truth or exposure, but for a secret".
ARWORKS GALLERY'S MISSION: As a non-profit cooperative artist gallery, our mission is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable art to our community.
ONGOING ARTWORKS EXHIBITS:
Watercolors: Jeanette G
Pottery: Barbara Swain
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Gallery 308 invites artists to participate in the 4th Annual Members Show. Non-members, or those whose contributions are not updated for 2008, may enter by joining at the level of their choice. To become a member (if you are not one now), call the Gallery at 765-289-8575 or contact Sherry Powell at 765-282-0204 and ask for a membership form. Read more...
JUNE EVENTS
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 - After 5 at Minnetrista from 6 - 9 p.m. will feature video games, such as Rock Band, Guitar Hero and a variety of other games on a large projection screen and prizes! Rock stars and fans will enjoy a cash bar, food, and two exhibits featuring music. Must be 21+ to attend.
26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with MC Vinnie Landfert at Centerstage. Show @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
26th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: A Healthy Way to Eat Sweets 6:30-8:00. A small fee will be charged.
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 country music star Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.
28th - Free Family Saturday at Muncie Children's Museum. On the last Saturday of every month the Museum offers free admission all day, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
29th - A free workshop performance of Those Killing Feares, a newly devised musical monodrama will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help "Save the Civic".
JUNE ONGOING
Through June - Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
Through June - 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.
Through 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.
Through 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.
Through June - 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
Through July 10th - Guided tours of Downtown Muncue for the parents of BSU orientation students, Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:50am.
Through July 15th - Art gallery at Cornerstone features "Artwork of a Muncie Youth" by David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show.
June 16-Aug. 7th - 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.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
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.
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
JULY EVENTS
July 2nd - Muncie on the Move at theHorizon Convention Center. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.for a buffet style breakfast. The program begins at 7:30 a.m.
July 3rd - First Thursday in Downtown Muncie from 5 to 8pm. All the art galleries open their monthly exhibits with meet-the-artists receptions.
July 3rd - Vera Mae's Bistro presents a special viewing of the paintings of artist Phoebe Wantz from 5 to 7pm, in conjuction with First Thursday.
July 4th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc, Dunn, and Simmons and Diana and the Pushtwangers. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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.
11th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends and Family Fun Night. Admission is free. The theme for July's Friends and Family Fun Night will be celebrating All American Pet Photo Day. Bring a picture of your pet to the Museum to be entered into the Cutest Pet and Most Unique Pet Contests. Decorate a frame for your pet's picture, play animal bingo and meet the pets of the Museum. Underwriting for this event is provided by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
July 11th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Last Domino and Tim VanCleave Improv Band Trio. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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 18th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Easy Leis. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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 25th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc's Americana. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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.
July 26 - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. July Ongoing - Muncie Children's Museum - Make 'n Take. Included with admission. Come to the MCM every Wednesday and Friday, at 1:00 p.m., to take part in innovative and fun crafts in the Museum's Make 'n Take! Pre-registration is not required.
July Ongoing - Muncie Children's Museum - Summer Storytime. Included with admission. Join the MCM educators every Tuesday and Thursday, at 1:00 p.m., for Summer Storytime in the Book Nook! Pre-registration is not required.
LOOKING AHEAD...
August 1 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, featuring Oklahoma!, presented by Muncie Civic Theatre (Free Admission).
August 1 - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Walden Song. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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 - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from the Easy Leis and Tim VanCleave Improv Band Trio. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 15th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Joan Hamilton Band. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 22nd - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Losing September. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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- Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Ruined for Life. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street. ]
September 5 - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Mike Martin & Friends. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Gallery 308 invites artists to participate in the 4th Annual Members Show. Non-members, or those whose contributions are not updated for 2008, may enter by joining at the level of their choice. To become a member (if you are not one now), call the Gallery at 765-289-8575 or contact Sherry Powell at 765-282-0204 and ask for a membership form. Read more...
JUNE EVENTS
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 - After 5 at Minnetrista from 6 - 9 p.m. will feature video games, such as Rock Band, Guitar Hero and a variety of other games on a large projection screen and prizes! Rock stars and fans will enjoy a cash bar, food, and two exhibits featuring music. Must be 21+ to attend.
26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with MC Vinnie Landfert at Centerstage. Show @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
26th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: A Healthy Way to Eat Sweets 6:30-8:00. A small fee will be charged.
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 country music star Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.
28th - Free Family Saturday at Muncie Children's Museum. On the last Saturday of every month the Museum offers free admission all day, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
29th - A free workshop performance of Those Killing Feares, a newly devised musical monodrama will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help "Save the Civic".
JUNE ONGOING
Through June - Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
Through June - 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.
Through 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.
Through 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.
Through June - 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
Through July 10th - Guided tours of Downtown Muncue for the parents of BSU orientation students, Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:50am.
Through July 15th - Art gallery at Cornerstone features "Artwork of a Muncie Youth" by David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show.
June 16-Aug. 7th - 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.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
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.
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
JULY EVENTS
July 2nd - Muncie on the Move at theHorizon Convention Center. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.for a buffet style breakfast. The program begins at 7:30 a.m.
July 3rd - First Thursday in Downtown Muncie from 5 to 8pm. All the art galleries open their monthly exhibits with meet-the-artists receptions.
July 3rd - Vera Mae's Bistro presents a special viewing of the paintings of artist Phoebe Wantz from 5 to 7pm, in conjuction with First Thursday.
July 4th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc, Dunn, and Simmons and Diana and the Pushtwangers. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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.
11th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends and Family Fun Night. Admission is free. The theme for July's Friends and Family Fun Night will be celebrating All American Pet Photo Day. Bring a picture of your pet to the Museum to be entered into the Cutest Pet and Most Unique Pet Contests. Decorate a frame for your pet's picture, play animal bingo and meet the pets of the Museum. Underwriting for this event is provided by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
July 11th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Last Domino and Tim VanCleave Improv Band Trio. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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 18th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Easy Leis. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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 25th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc's Americana. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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.
July 26 - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. July Ongoing - Muncie Children's Museum - Make 'n Take. Included with admission. Come to the MCM every Wednesday and Friday, at 1:00 p.m., to take part in innovative and fun crafts in the Museum's Make 'n Take! Pre-registration is not required.
July Ongoing - Muncie Children's Museum - Summer Storytime. Included with admission. Join the MCM educators every Tuesday and Thursday, at 1:00 p.m., for Summer Storytime in the Book Nook! Pre-registration is not required.
LOOKING AHEAD...
August 1 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, featuring Oklahoma!, presented by Muncie Civic Theatre (Free Admission).
August 1 - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Walden Song. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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 - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from the Easy Leis and Tim VanCleave Improv Band Trio. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 15th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Joan Hamilton Band. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 22nd - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Losing September. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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- Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Ruined for Life. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street. ]
September 5 - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Mike Martin & Friends. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Gallery 308 Members Show Call for Entries
Gallery 308 invites you to participate in the 4th Annual Members Show. This non-juried exhibit is your opportunity to share your artistic endeavors. Non-members, or those whose contributions are not updated for 2008, may enter by joining at the level of their choice. (The minimum membership contribution is $35 for an individual or $20 for student membership.)
Pass on the word and help Gallery 308 grow! To become a member (if you are not one now), call the Gallery at 765-289-8575 or contact Sherry Powell at 765-282-0204 and ask for a membership form.
Specifications for Members Show:
Exhibitors must be current members of Gallery 308.
Maximum of 3 pieces per member.
The gallery will exhibit as much as the space will allow.
2D work, including frame, must not exceed 48" in any direction
nor 50 lbs.; and, must be wired for hanging.
3D work must not exceed 36" in any of its dimensions, nor 75 lbs.
All work must be labeled with the following information:
Title: Date: Media: Artist Name: Price/NFS
All work must be original and completed within the last 2 years.
All work must be exhibition ready.
All work must remain in the exhibition for its duration.
Gallery 308 reserves the right to photograph and reproduce images of exhibited work for publicity purposes.
Gallery 308 does not retain a commission from the sale of art and rely upon the kind donations from the artists that sell their work during or as a result of the exhibition.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c) (3) organization.
All contributions and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Dates to Remember about the Members' Show:
June 26th - 28th: Delivery of Artwork to the gallery - 2:30 to 5:00 PM
July 3rd - 24th - 4th Annual Members Show
Opening Reception July 5th - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
July 25th & 26th
Pick up of work - 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. To volunteer as a docent, to make a contribution to the Gallery, or for more general information, call 765-289-8575.
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Pass on the word and help Gallery 308 grow! To become a member (if you are not one now), call the Gallery at 765-289-8575 or contact Sherry Powell at 765-282-0204 and ask for a membership form.
Specifications for Members Show:
Exhibitors must be current members of Gallery 308.
Maximum of 3 pieces per member.
The gallery will exhibit as much as the space will allow.
2D work, including frame, must not exceed 48" in any direction
nor 50 lbs.; and, must be wired for hanging.
3D work must not exceed 36" in any of its dimensions, nor 75 lbs.
All work must be labeled with the following information:
Title: Date: Media: Artist Name: Price/NFS
All work must be original and completed within the last 2 years.
All work must be exhibition ready.
All work must remain in the exhibition for its duration.
Gallery 308 reserves the right to photograph and reproduce images of exhibited work for publicity purposes.
Gallery 308 does not retain a commission from the sale of art and rely upon the kind donations from the artists that sell their work during or as a result of the exhibition.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c) (3) organization.
All contributions and donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Dates to Remember about the Members' Show:
June 26th - 28th: Delivery of Artwork to the gallery - 2:30 to 5:00 PM
July 3rd - 24th - 4th Annual Members Show
Opening Reception July 5th - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
July 25th & 26th
Pick up of work - 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. To volunteer as a docent, to make a contribution to the Gallery, or for more general information, call 765-289-8575.
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest Kicks Off Saturday with Andy Griggs
Join us to kick-off Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista with Country Music Star Andy Griggs, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Griggs has found numerous successes since his first album was released in 1999. Griggs has graced the Billboard Country Charts with Top 10 hits such as, "You Won't Ever Be Lonely," "I'll Go Crazy," and "She's More." A close friend of the late Waylon Jennings, the two recorded a duet together on the same album; You Won't Ever Be Lonely, which was certified gold in 2000. Griggs is now with Montage Music Group, where he recently released The Good Life in May of 2008.
Admission is just $5 for adults 18 and over. Admission is free for children under the age of 18.
Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista will also include three FREE concerts:
July 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Patriotic music with America's Hometown Band
August 1 - 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Oklahoma, presented by The Muncie Civic Theatre
August 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Pops Concert with Muncie Symphony Orchestra, led by Bohuslav Rattay
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and meet us at Minnetrista for Summer Stage Fest 2008! Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
For more information call (765) 282-4848, or visit www.minnetrista.net.
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Admission is just $5 for adults 18 and over. Admission is free for children under the age of 18.
Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista will also include three FREE concerts:
July 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Patriotic music with America's Hometown Band
August 1 - 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Oklahoma, presented by The Muncie Civic Theatre
August 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Pops Concert with Muncie Symphony Orchestra, led by Bohuslav Rattay
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and meet us at Minnetrista for Summer Stage Fest 2008! Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
For more information call (765) 282-4848, or visit www.minnetrista.net.
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No Downtown Business Council Meeting This Week
The meeting of the Downtown Business Council this week has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23rd, at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. Mayor Sharon McShurley will address the group about future plans for Downtown Muncie.
A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow from 4:30 to 6:30pm at White River Landing.
For more information on Muncie Downtown Business Council, visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC.
A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow from 4:30 to 6:30pm at White River Landing.
For more information on Muncie Downtown Business Council, visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Upcoming Events at Doc's Music Hall
Mark your calendars for the upcoming concerts at Doc's Music Hall - Shooter Jennings June 29th, Unknown Hinson on July 11th, and David Allan Coe on July 25th. Stay tuned to docsmusichall.com for information on these and future national touring acts.
Wednesday, June 18th will feature all original roots jam rock rebel music with Vegetation & MC Sparkplug.
>From their Myspace Page:
Vegitation was formed in Ocean Beach, California, in 2002 by a like minded group of people joining in one mission...to make life better. The band brings positive music with a powerful message and universal appeal to the world. Vegitation's sound is roots reggae mixed with classic rock, blues, and pop, put together to create their own unique, original sound that transcends ages and musical tastes. When you are a part of a live show, you are part of a movement and a family. Vegitation has put out three full length cds and is currently working on their fourth with new drummer Ishmael the Peacemaker.
Ishmael the Peacemaker has been playing reggae music for more than 40 years. Ishmael has put out three of his own cds and has just released 'Gracious Gorilla', his fourth. He has been spreading his words throughout the world and is extremely excited about this merger.
Vegitation has new strength and is currently booking shows worldwide. Be a part of the movement. Let the music bring you peace and the beats move your feet. Vegitation has become a must see act around the country. Vegitation has shared the stage with The Wailers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Skatalites, Wailing Souls, The Abyssinians, Ozomatli, John Brown's Body, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, Midnite, Yonder Mountain String Band, Steve Kimock, Karl Denson, Cake, Barrington Levy, Tea Leaf Green, Blue Turtle Seduction, Brett Dennen, Fishbone, Eek-a-Mouse, Ras Michael, B-Side Players, Sister Carol, the Itals, and many other international acts. Be a part of the revolution. Let the music bring you peace.
Drink & Food Specials:
$2 Well Whisky
$5 Pitchers
$2 Loaded Fries
Music starts 10pm
Thursday, June 19th * SPIRITUAL REZ
SPIRITUAL REZ (Reggae, Funk, Afro Beat)
>From Their Myspace Page:
SPIRITUAL REZ is a 7-piece reggae horn funk dance party that has been tirelessly touring the country while commanding an extremely unique and high energy sound. Since 2003, the band has shared the stage with internationally touring acts such as Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton and Jamaican Legends The Skatalites. They have also been lucky enough to play shows featuring Bernie Worrell (founding Parliamant Funkadelic member and keys for the Talking Heads) ..boards. Their EP, RISING IN THE EAST was released independantly in 2006 and the band plans a live album in the summer.
DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS:
$1 PBR
1/2 PRICED 3 OLIVE MARTINIS
$2.50 CALZONES
Friday, JUNE 20th * NINEPIN & Solumun Grundy
NINEPIN (Metal)
>From their Myspace Page:
NINEPIN IS A HARD DRIVEN ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND FROM CENTRAL INDIANA READY TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON THE ROCK N ROLL CIRCUIT.....CATCH US AT A SHOW NEAR YOU......BE READY TO PARTY!!
Solumun Grundy (Metal, Alternative)
>From their Myspace Page:
A stoner rock all original band on the road to and indie label. Alternative music with thought provoking and sexually explicite lyrics this band is your ticket to a good time. Check out our newest CD, Songs for Strippers!
DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS:
$2 IMPORT BOTTLES
$2 BURGER W/ ONE FREE PUB PICKLE
MUSIC STARTS @ 8PM WITH DOC PETERSON & FRIENDS
$5 COVER
Saturday, JUNE 21st * BOHO PAISLEY, THE NEVERBEENS & Nyx Redemption
Boho Paisley (Rock, Funk, Alternative)
>From their Myspace Page:
Boho Paisley is an original rock experience from Chicago consisting of Mike, Ryan, Justin, and Ed. You can't keep our sound in a box, but if you tried, it would turn into multiple parts to form a funk, rock, alternative, jam sandwich, and then you'd eat that sandwich....and it would be awesome.
The Neverbeens (Indie, Folk)
>From their Myspace Page:
The Neverbeens were formed in the winter of 2006, when Steve Ferrara and Tali Hersh, two established New York singer-songwriters, crossed paths at a Brooklyn open mic. Today, The Neverbeens are a 4 piece, Brooklyn based, inde band of multi-instrumentalist. A show of their's could possibly include guitar, piano, mandolin, trumpet, vocals, percussion, harmonica, electric bass and drums. A set will travel through sweet melodic whispers to a neurotic crashes of rhythm and soul. Their influences come from a variety of artists and musical styles some of which are Suzanne Vega, Bright Eyes, Joseph Arthur and Cat Power. When in their NYC home, The Neverbeens perform at various venues including: Mercury Lounge, Knitting Factory, Sidewalk Caf?, and Europa. They have also performed throughout Western Europe and North Eastern America. They released a self titled EP in February 2007. The Neverbeens are currently touring the US in support of their first full album Straightline released September 2007.
Nyx Redemption (Rock, Blues)
Ashley Grey's new band from Muncie!
DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS:
$1 LONG ISLANDS
PENNY PITCHERS OF PBR UNTIL THE BAND STARTS
$5 HOMEMADE CHEESE PIZZAS
MUSIC STARTS 9PM
$5 COVER
Sunday, June 8th- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com.
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Wednesday, June 18th will feature all original roots jam rock rebel music with Vegetation & MC Sparkplug.
>From their Myspace Page:
Vegitation was formed in Ocean Beach, California, in 2002 by a like minded group of people joining in one mission...to make life better. The band brings positive music with a powerful message and universal appeal to the world. Vegitation's sound is roots reggae mixed with classic rock, blues, and pop, put together to create their own unique, original sound that transcends ages and musical tastes. When you are a part of a live show, you are part of a movement and a family. Vegitation has put out three full length cds and is currently working on their fourth with new drummer Ishmael the Peacemaker.
Ishmael the Peacemaker has been playing reggae music for more than 40 years. Ishmael has put out three of his own cds and has just released 'Gracious Gorilla', his fourth. He has been spreading his words throughout the world and is extremely excited about this merger.
Vegitation has new strength and is currently booking shows worldwide. Be a part of the movement. Let the music bring you peace and the beats move your feet. Vegitation has become a must see act around the country. Vegitation has shared the stage with The Wailers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Skatalites, Wailing Souls, The Abyssinians, Ozomatli, John Brown's Body, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, Midnite, Yonder Mountain String Band, Steve Kimock, Karl Denson, Cake, Barrington Levy, Tea Leaf Green, Blue Turtle Seduction, Brett Dennen, Fishbone, Eek-a-Mouse, Ras Michael, B-Side Players, Sister Carol, the Itals, and many other international acts. Be a part of the revolution. Let the music bring you peace.
Drink & Food Specials:
$2 Well Whisky
$5 Pitchers
$2 Loaded Fries
Music starts 10pm
Thursday, June 19th * SPIRITUAL REZ
SPIRITUAL REZ (Reggae, Funk, Afro Beat)
>From Their Myspace Page:
SPIRITUAL REZ is a 7-piece reggae horn funk dance party that has been tirelessly touring the country while commanding an extremely unique and high energy sound. Since 2003, the band has shared the stage with internationally touring acts such as Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton and Jamaican Legends The Skatalites. They have also been lucky enough to play shows featuring Bernie Worrell (founding Parliamant Funkadelic member and keys for the Talking Heads) ..boards. Their EP, RISING IN THE EAST was released independantly in 2006 and the band plans a live album in the summer.
DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS:
$1 PBR
1/2 PRICED 3 OLIVE MARTINIS
$2.50 CALZONES
Friday, JUNE 20th * NINEPIN & Solumun Grundy
NINEPIN (Metal)
>From their Myspace Page:
NINEPIN IS A HARD DRIVEN ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND FROM CENTRAL INDIANA READY TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON THE ROCK N ROLL CIRCUIT.....CATCH US AT A SHOW NEAR YOU......BE READY TO PARTY!!
Solumun Grundy (Metal, Alternative)
>From their Myspace Page:
A stoner rock all original band on the road to and indie label. Alternative music with thought provoking and sexually explicite lyrics this band is your ticket to a good time. Check out our newest CD, Songs for Strippers!
DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS:
$2 IMPORT BOTTLES
$2 BURGER W/ ONE FREE PUB PICKLE
MUSIC STARTS @ 8PM WITH DOC PETERSON & FRIENDS
$5 COVER
Saturday, JUNE 21st * BOHO PAISLEY, THE NEVERBEENS & Nyx Redemption
Boho Paisley (Rock, Funk, Alternative)
>From their Myspace Page:
Boho Paisley is an original rock experience from Chicago consisting of Mike, Ryan, Justin, and Ed. You can't keep our sound in a box, but if you tried, it would turn into multiple parts to form a funk, rock, alternative, jam sandwich, and then you'd eat that sandwich....and it would be awesome.
The Neverbeens (Indie, Folk)
>From their Myspace Page:
The Neverbeens were formed in the winter of 2006, when Steve Ferrara and Tali Hersh, two established New York singer-songwriters, crossed paths at a Brooklyn open mic. Today, The Neverbeens are a 4 piece, Brooklyn based, inde band of multi-instrumentalist. A show of their's could possibly include guitar, piano, mandolin, trumpet, vocals, percussion, harmonica, electric bass and drums. A set will travel through sweet melodic whispers to a neurotic crashes of rhythm and soul. Their influences come from a variety of artists and musical styles some of which are Suzanne Vega, Bright Eyes, Joseph Arthur and Cat Power. When in their NYC home, The Neverbeens perform at various venues including: Mercury Lounge, Knitting Factory, Sidewalk Caf?, and Europa. They have also performed throughout Western Europe and North Eastern America. They released a self titled EP in February 2007. The Neverbeens are currently touring the US in support of their first full album Straightline released September 2007.
Nyx Redemption (Rock, Blues)
Ashley Grey's new band from Muncie!
DRINK AND FOOD SPECIALS:
$1 LONG ISLANDS
PENNY PITCHERS OF PBR UNTIL THE BAND STARTS
$5 HOMEMADE CHEESE PIZZAS
MUSIC STARTS 9PM
$5 COVER
Sunday, June 8th- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com.
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 6/12/08
News Announcements: Get down to the Greenway this weekend! Sign up for the "Run for the Season" 10K Run/5KWalk on Saturday. Click here for details. Or Take Dad to the Depot on Sunday, and celebrate Father's Day with free root beer floats. Details here.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts has reopened our newly renovated Art Gallery on the 2nd floor in an effort to nurture the growing art community in Muncie and surrounding areas. The first exhibit, "Artwork of a Muncie Youth", will showcase the artwork of David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show. The opening reception is tonight, Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm. The show will be on display until July 15th.Read More...
Do you like Muncie's parks? Do think Muncie's parks are lacking? Do you have ideas about Muncie's parks that would help them be better? Please share your opinions concerning Muncie parks & recreation by taking the time to answer a survey for Muncie's 5 year Park & Recreation Master Plan. This survey is a rare opportunity to provide input for a plan that will help shape our parks (which also influences the character of our city). Click Here to take survey.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
JUNE EVENTS
9th thru 13th - Indiana Safari Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
12th - Cornerstone opens its art gallery with "Artwork of a Muncie Youth." An opening reception is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm and the show will be on display until July 15th.
12th - Bluegrass Bash featuring Special ed and the Short Bus at Doc's Music Hall, 9pm. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
12th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Stretch to Strength 11:00am-12:00pm Free.
13th Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: TRIAD Meeting 10-11am, open to the general public.
13h Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Brown Bag Lunch and a Movie.
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 - Cardinal Greenway is hosting the 2nd Annual Run for the Season 10K Run/5KWalk on Saturday, June 14, 2008 with a start time of 7:30 a.m.
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.
14th - Muncie Ballet Registration Saturday, June 14th @ MSO Symophony on the Green, Ball State Arts Terrace 4:30-8:30. Sign up for ballet classes available for children age 3 and older. Classical dance, music and performances for children. 08-09 season performances include the The Children's Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland. Information: www.MuncieBallet.org or call 765-282-1480.
15th - FATHER'S DAY
15th - Free Floats for Father's Day at Wysor Street Depot from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free root beer floats for all. While you are there learn about Depot history, check out our free cruiser bikes or just enjoy bonding time while strolling down the Greenway.For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
16th - Summer classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts begin June 16th. Register at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. or online at www.cornerstonearts.org
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.
17th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Taste of India 6:30-8:00pm.
17th - Richard Julian and Micah Dalton will be performing at Doc's Music Hall. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
18th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Creative Retirement 6:30-8:00pm
19th - Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
20th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Make it and Take it Craft Session 10-11:30am $8.00 per person
20th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Good Buzz and a jazz trio. 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 Walnut Street.
23rd - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Decorating: A Simple Solution 6:30-8:00pm
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.
24th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Oh My Aching Back 6:30-8:00pm FREE
25th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Creative Retirement 6:30-8:00pm
25th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meets at 3pm at the Star Press Building's conference room. You do not need to be a member to attend the meetings, but membership is encouraged.
26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with MC Vinnie Landfert at Centerstage. Show @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
26th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: A Healthy Way to Eat Sweets 6:30-8:00. A small fee will be charged.
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 - Free Family Saturday at Muncie Children's Museum. On the last Saturday of every month the Museum offers free admission all day, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
29th - A free workshop performance of Those Killing Feares, a newly devised musical monodrama will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help "Save the Civic".
JUNE ONGOING
Through June - Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
Through June - 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.
Through 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.
Through 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.
Through June - 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
Through July 10th - Guided tours of Downtown Muncue for the parents of BSU orientation students, Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:50am.
Through July 15th - Art gallery at Cornerstone features "Artwork of a Muncie Youth" by David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show.
June 16-Aug. 7th - 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.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
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.
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 2nd - Muncie on the Move at theHorizon Convention Center. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.for a buffet style breakfast. The program begins at 7:30 a.m.
July 3rd - First Thursday in Downtown Muncie from 5 to 8pm. All the art galleries open their monthly exhibits with meet-the-artists receptions.
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.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts has reopened our newly renovated Art Gallery on the 2nd floor in an effort to nurture the growing art community in Muncie and surrounding areas. The first exhibit, "Artwork of a Muncie Youth", will showcase the artwork of David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show. The opening reception is tonight, Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm. The show will be on display until July 15th.Read More...
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JUNE EVENTS
9th thru 13th - Indiana Safari Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
12th - Cornerstone opens its art gallery with "Artwork of a Muncie Youth." An opening reception is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm and the show will be on display until July 15th.
12th - Bluegrass Bash featuring Special ed and the Short Bus at Doc's Music Hall, 9pm. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
12th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Stretch to Strength 11:00am-12:00pm Free.
13th Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: TRIAD Meeting 10-11am, open to the general public.
13h Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Brown Bag Lunch and a Movie.
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 - Cardinal Greenway is hosting the 2nd Annual Run for the Season 10K Run/5KWalk on Saturday, June 14, 2008 with a start time of 7:30 a.m.
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.
14th - Muncie Ballet Registration Saturday, June 14th @ MSO Symophony on the Green, Ball State Arts Terrace 4:30-8:30. Sign up for ballet classes available for children age 3 and older. Classical dance, music and performances for children. 08-09 season performances include the The Children's Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland. Information: www.MuncieBallet.org or call 765-282-1480.
15th - FATHER'S DAY
15th - Free Floats for Father's Day at Wysor Street Depot from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free root beer floats for all. While you are there learn about Depot history, check out our free cruiser bikes or just enjoy bonding time while strolling down the Greenway.For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
16th - Summer classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts begin June 16th. Register at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. or online at www.cornerstonearts.org
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.
17th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Taste of India 6:30-8:00pm.
17th - Richard Julian and Micah Dalton will be performing at Doc's Music Hall. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
18th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Creative Retirement 6:30-8:00pm
19th - Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
20th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Make it and Take it Craft Session 10-11:30am $8.00 per person
20th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Good Buzz and a jazz trio. 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 Walnut Street.
23rd - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Decorating: A Simple Solution 6:30-8:00pm
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.
24th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Oh My Aching Back 6:30-8:00pm FREE
25th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Creative Retirement 6:30-8:00pm
25th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meets at 3pm at the Star Press Building's conference room. You do not need to be a member to attend the meetings, but membership is encouraged.
26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with MC Vinnie Landfert at Centerstage. Show @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
26th - Community Center for Vital Aging, meetings held at Cornerstone Center for the Arts: A Healthy Way to Eat Sweets 6:30-8:00. A small fee will be charged.
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 - Free Family Saturday at Muncie Children's Museum. On the last Saturday of every month the Museum offers free admission all day, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
29th - A free workshop performance of Those Killing Feares, a newly devised musical monodrama will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help "Save the Civic".
JUNE ONGOING
Through June - Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
Through June - 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.
Through 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.
Through 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.
Through June - 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
Through July 10th - Guided tours of Downtown Muncue for the parents of BSU orientation students, Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:50am.
Through July 15th - Art gallery at Cornerstone features "Artwork of a Muncie Youth" by David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show.
June 16-Aug. 7th - 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.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
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.
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 2nd - Muncie on the Move at theHorizon Convention Center. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.for a buffet style breakfast. The program begins at 7:30 a.m.
July 3rd - First Thursday in Downtown Muncie from 5 to 8pm. All the art galleries open their monthly exhibits with meet-the-artists receptions.
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.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Farmers Market at Minnetrista is Open for the Season
Find organic and locally grown products from over 40 vendors at the Farmers Market at Minnetrista The market is open on Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon; and Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m., from June through October.
Shop at the Farmers Market for o Offerings include:
* Meat - Bison, pork, sausage, lamb, steak and more
* Cheese - Goat cheese, herbed, cheddar
* Coffee - coffee, teas, espresso drinks & fresh roasted whole beans from Compulsion Coffee.
* Baked goods - cakes, pies, cookies, sweet bread, dill bread, apple dumplings, and more!
* Fruits & Vegetables - a wide variety of seasonal produce
* Honey - local honey, beeswax products
* Honey Wine & Hard Cider- from New Day Meadery
* Plants - hanging baskets, potted plants, annuals, perennials
* Flowers - fresh cut flowers and arrangements
* Herbs - pots and fresh cut
* And much more!
Enjoy free Cooking Demonstrations on the last Saturday of every month. Chefs from the American Culinary Federation prepare recipes you can sample using fresh Farmers Market products.
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Shop at the Farmers Market for o Offerings include:
* Meat - Bison, pork, sausage, lamb, steak and more
* Cheese - Goat cheese, herbed, cheddar
* Coffee - coffee, teas, espresso drinks & fresh roasted whole beans from Compulsion Coffee.
* Baked goods - cakes, pies, cookies, sweet bread, dill bread, apple dumplings, and more!
* Fruits & Vegetables - a wide variety of seasonal produce
* Honey - local honey, beeswax products
* Honey Wine & Hard Cider- from New Day Meadery
* Plants - hanging baskets, potted plants, annuals, perennials
* Flowers - fresh cut flowers and arrangements
* Herbs - pots and fresh cut
* And much more!
Enjoy free Cooking Demonstrations on the last Saturday of every month. Chefs from the American Culinary Federation prepare recipes you can sample using fresh Farmers Market products.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Free Float for Father's Day at the Depot
Take Dad to the Depot and celebrate Father’s Day with free root beer floats for all. Stop by the Wysor Street Depot from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for your free float. While you are there learn about Depot history, check out our free cruiser bikes or just enjoy bonding time while strolling down the Greenway.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
Cardinal Greenways Run for the Season 10K Run/5K Walk
Cardinal Greenway is hosting the 2nd Annual Run for the Season 10K Run/5K Walk on Saturday, June 14, 2008 with a start time of 7:30 a.m.
The event features a 10K competitive run and a non-competitive 5K walk. The entry fee is $15. Registration will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Entry forms may be downloaded from www.cardinalgreenways.org or picked up at the Wysor Street Depot, the YMCA or Kirk’s Bike Shop.
Awards will be given for the 10K competitive run for 1st place male & female, 2nd place male & female, 3rd place male & female. Awards will also be given in 12 additional age divisions for both male & female.
The course will start and finish at the Historic Wysor Street Depot and travel along the paved Cardinal Greenway and White River Greenway as well as on the roads and dirt trails through McCulloch Park. Timers will be at each mile. NO PETS ALLOWED!
We hope you will join us for an opportunity to improve your health and enjoy the beginning of Summer while you run the Greenway.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or visit www.cardinalgreenways.org
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The event features a 10K competitive run and a non-competitive 5K walk. The entry fee is $15. Registration will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Entry forms may be downloaded from www.cardinalgreenways.org or picked up at the Wysor Street Depot, the YMCA or Kirk’s Bike Shop.
Awards will be given for the 10K competitive run for 1st place male & female, 2nd place male & female, 3rd place male & female. Awards will also be given in 12 additional age divisions for both male & female.
The course will start and finish at the Historic Wysor Street Depot and travel along the paved Cardinal Greenway and White River Greenway as well as on the roads and dirt trails through McCulloch Park. Timers will be at each mile. NO PETS ALLOWED!
We hope you will join us for an opportunity to improve your health and enjoy the beginning of Summer while you run the Greenway.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or visit www.cardinalgreenways.org
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Monday, June 09, 2008
A New Baroque Musical Monodrama Premiers at Muncie Civic Theatre
A free workshop performance of Those Killing Feares, a newly devised musical monodrama will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main Street in Muncie, IN on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help "Save the Civic". For more information contact Julie Lyn Barber at 765-468-6153.
The production utilizes vocal music by the Baroque era English songwriter, Henry Purcell and dramatized selections from the three volume 17th century novel, Love-Letters Between a Noble Man and His Sister, by female author, Aphra Behn. The story centers on "Cynthia," the abandoned victim of a seducer and political traitor (her brother-in-law), now in hiding. Through Purcell's music and the contents of her letters, we learn the history of her relationship, her current situation, and her lover's fate as well as her own. The presentation is being developed for future presentation at Early Music Festivals and Chamber Music SeriesÎ. The audience will have the opportunity to offer feedback and discuss the performance with the performers immediately following the show.
Julie Lyn Barber, soprano, performs the role of "Cynthia." She holds a Masters degree in Opera and Music Theatre and is gaining recognition as an Early Music Specialist. She recently served as stage director for the Bloomington Early Music Festival's educational opera, Inside Scarlatti's 'Tigrane.' and last year, for Early Music Muncie's inaugural production of Dido and Aeneas. In 2004, she was the recipient of an Astral Career Grant from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts to attend the prestigious Vancouver Early Music Festival's Baroque Vocal Workshop where she studied with Ellen Hargis. This year she was a finalist in the Bel Canto Regional Artist Competition where she earned praise for her pure tone and flexible upper range. Amy Riffle-Kouyeas, pianist, will accompany. Amy teaches piano at Arts Place in Portland, IN. She has a Master of Music degree in piano performance and piano pedagogy from West Virginia University. Amy also works part time at Taylor University and Ball State University as an accompanist and has served as pianist and music director for a number of theatrical productions. She is the musical director at First Presbyterian Church in Hartford City.
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was the foremost composer of his day. He was organist at Westminster and wrote much music for theatrical performances in the newly developed concert scene in Restoration London. From 1690-1695 he wrote music for more than forty plays.
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was one of the first professional female authors in England. She had worked for King Charles II as a spy during the Second Dutch War and endured debtor's prison before becoming a successful author of poetry, plays and novels. Her poetry made her famous in her time and only John DrydenÎs plays were produced more often. The source material for this production comes from her three volumes, Love-Letters Between a Noble-Man and his Sister (1684)), Love Letters From a Noble Man to his Sister (1685), and The Amours of Philander and Silvia (1687).
For more information, contact Julie Lyn Barber at 765-468-6153.
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The production utilizes vocal music by the Baroque era English songwriter, Henry Purcell and dramatized selections from the three volume 17th century novel, Love-Letters Between a Noble Man and His Sister, by female author, Aphra Behn. The story centers on "Cynthia," the abandoned victim of a seducer and political traitor (her brother-in-law), now in hiding. Through Purcell's music and the contents of her letters, we learn the history of her relationship, her current situation, and her lover's fate as well as her own. The presentation is being developed for future presentation at Early Music Festivals and Chamber Music SeriesÎ. The audience will have the opportunity to offer feedback and discuss the performance with the performers immediately following the show.
Julie Lyn Barber, soprano, performs the role of "Cynthia." She holds a Masters degree in Opera and Music Theatre and is gaining recognition as an Early Music Specialist. She recently served as stage director for the Bloomington Early Music Festival's educational opera, Inside Scarlatti's 'Tigrane.' and last year, for Early Music Muncie's inaugural production of Dido and Aeneas. In 2004, she was the recipient of an Astral Career Grant from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts to attend the prestigious Vancouver Early Music Festival's Baroque Vocal Workshop where she studied with Ellen Hargis. This year she was a finalist in the Bel Canto Regional Artist Competition where she earned praise for her pure tone and flexible upper range. Amy Riffle-Kouyeas, pianist, will accompany. Amy teaches piano at Arts Place in Portland, IN. She has a Master of Music degree in piano performance and piano pedagogy from West Virginia University. Amy also works part time at Taylor University and Ball State University as an accompanist and has served as pianist and music director for a number of theatrical productions. She is the musical director at First Presbyterian Church in Hartford City.
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was the foremost composer of his day. He was organist at Westminster and wrote much music for theatrical performances in the newly developed concert scene in Restoration London. From 1690-1695 he wrote music for more than forty plays.
Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was one of the first professional female authors in England. She had worked for King Charles II as a spy during the Second Dutch War and endured debtor's prison before becoming a successful author of poetry, plays and novels. Her poetry made her famous in her time and only John DrydenÎs plays were produced more often. The source material for this production comes from her three volumes, Love-Letters Between a Noble-Man and his Sister (1684)), Love Letters From a Noble Man to his Sister (1685), and The Amours of Philander and Silvia (1687).
For more information, contact Julie Lyn Barber at 765-468-6153.
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Saturday, June 07, 2008
Summer Classes at Cornerstone Begin June 16
Summer classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts begin June 16th and there is still time to register!! Classes for infants, youth, and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes will be offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, and theatre. Classes are filling up fast, so donít miss your chance to participate in this fun and exciting arts program!
This past spring, enrollment in classes reached over 430 students. Class fees vary from $25.00 to $70.00 for the whole session and financial aid scholarships are available to those who qualify.
To register for a summer class, visit Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 520 E. Main St. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Classes begin June 16 and there is still time to register!
Register at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. or online at www.cornerstonearts.org
Cost: Varies per class
For more information, call Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 765.281.9503 or visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
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This past spring, enrollment in classes reached over 430 students. Class fees vary from $25.00 to $70.00 for the whole session and financial aid scholarships are available to those who qualify.
To register for a summer class, visit Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 520 E. Main St. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Classes begin June 16 and there is still time to register!
Register at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. or online at www.cornerstonearts.org
Cost: Varies per class
For more information, call Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 765.281.9503 or visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
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Friday, June 06, 2008
Free Admission to the Muncie Children's Museum in 2008
Throughout the year the Muncie Children's Museum offers dozens of free days with high hopes that the community will take advantage of them. During the first Friday of every month, from 3 - 7 p.m., come to the Museum to take part in Friends and Family Fun Nights. On the last Saturday of every month the Museum offers free admission all day, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., during Free Family Saturdays.
2008 Friends and Family Fun Nights are underwritten by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation:
Friday, June 6
Friday, July 11
Friday, August 1
Friday, September 5
Friday, October 3
Friday, November 7
Friday, December 5
The Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and Muncie Noontime Rotary Club are underwriting the 2008 Family Saturday in June. Psi Iota Xi is underwriting Family Saturdays July through December of 2008.
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, July 5
Saturday, August 30
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 25
Saturday, November 29
Saturday, December 27
For more information about free days at the Muncie Children's Museum, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100.
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2008 Friends and Family Fun Nights are underwritten by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation:
Friday, June 6
Friday, July 11
Friday, August 1
Friday, September 5
Friday, October 3
Friday, November 7
Friday, December 5
The Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and Muncie Noontime Rotary Club are underwriting the 2008 Family Saturday in June. Psi Iota Xi is underwriting Family Saturdays July through December of 2008.
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, July 5
Saturday, August 30
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 25
Saturday, November 29
Saturday, December 27
For more information about free days at the Muncie Children's Museum, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100.
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Downtown Muncie Souvenir Notecards Now Available
Ball State University orientation for incoming freshmen starts today! The first group of parents are taking a tour of Downtown Muncie as this announcement is being sent. Click Here for more information about BSU Orientation Tours.
In response to past years' requests from parents for souvenirs, or things to buy that say "Muncie," we have put together a set of Downtown Muncie souvenir notecards.
Featuring photo sketches of buildings and landmarks of Downtown Muncie, these cards were designed to help promote Downtown, as well as to offer a Muncie-related souvenir gift to parents of BSU Orientation students and other visitors to Downtown Muncie. Click here to see a sample of the card designs, or to place an order. Or visit www.munciedowntown.com/notecard.php.
Cards are packaged in sets of ten different designs with envelopes. Suggested retail price is $7 per package of 10. Proceeds will help fund the daily operation of MuncieDowntown.com, a free community website. The photos were taken and the cards were handcrafted locally by Carey Hays, designer and developer of the website.
CONSIGNMENT TERMS
Retailer to keep $2 and MuncieDowntown.com to keep $5 for each package sold at $7. A desired quantity of notecard packages will be left with retailer on consignment contract. After 60 days, money will be collected for each package sold.
WHOLESALE TERMS
Retailer to pay 50% of suggested retail ($3.50) per package for any desired quantity. Cards may be sold at a price higher than suggested retail price if the Retailer desires.
You may re-order or request more cards at any time by email info@munciedowntown.com.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
In response to past years' requests from parents for souvenirs, or things to buy that say "Muncie," we have put together a set of Downtown Muncie souvenir notecards.
Featuring photo sketches of buildings and landmarks of Downtown Muncie, these cards were designed to help promote Downtown, as well as to offer a Muncie-related souvenir gift to parents of BSU Orientation students and other visitors to Downtown Muncie. Click here to see a sample of the card designs, or to place an order. Or visit www.munciedowntown.com/notecard.php.
Cards are packaged in sets of ten different designs with envelopes. Suggested retail price is $7 per package of 10. Proceeds will help fund the daily operation of MuncieDowntown.com, a free community website. The photos were taken and the cards were handcrafted locally by Carey Hays, designer and developer of the website.
CONSIGNMENT TERMS
Retailer to keep $2 and MuncieDowntown.com to keep $5 for each package sold at $7. A desired quantity of notecard packages will be left with retailer on consignment contract. After 60 days, money will be collected for each package sold.
WHOLESALE TERMS
Retailer to pay 50% of suggested retail ($3.50) per package for any desired quantity. Cards may be sold at a price higher than suggested retail price if the Retailer desires.
You may re-order or request more cards at any time by email info@munciedowntown.com.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Art Gallery Opened at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Cornerstone Center for the Arts has reopened our newly renovated Art Gallery on the 2nd floor in an effort to nurture the growing art community in Muncie and surrounding areas.
The gallery will exhibit and promote the artwork of Cornerstone students and instructors, local high school and college students, as well as local and regional artists.
The first exhibit, "Artwork of a Muncie Youth", will showcase the artwork of David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show. The exhibit will display 15 of David's most recent pieces including paintings and photography. The opening reception is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm and the show will be on display until July 15th.
David Freeman recently graduated from Delta High School, where he took ten semesters of art classes and earned an Honors Diploma. David's artwork has been recognized as "Best Piece" in the 9th-12th grade category and "Best Overall" in the Cornerstone Art Show. He received 5 Scholastic Gold Keys this February, including one of only eight given for a Senior Portfolio. David plans to attend IUPUI in the fall and major in Visual Communications at Herron School of Art & Design.
Go online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503, ext. 15 for more information about upcoming exhibits.
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The gallery will exhibit and promote the artwork of Cornerstone students and instructors, local high school and college students, as well as local and regional artists.
The first exhibit, "Artwork of a Muncie Youth", will showcase the artwork of David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show. The exhibit will display 15 of David's most recent pieces including paintings and photography. The opening reception is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm and the show will be on display until July 15th.
David Freeman recently graduated from Delta High School, where he took ten semesters of art classes and earned an Honors Diploma. David's artwork has been recognized as "Best Piece" in the 9th-12th grade category and "Best Overall" in the Cornerstone Art Show. He received 5 Scholastic Gold Keys this February, including one of only eight given for a Senior Portfolio. David plans to attend IUPUI in the fall and major in Visual Communications at Herron School of Art & Design.
Go online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503, ext. 15 for more information about upcoming exhibits.
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Children and Youth Choir Starting Soon at Cornerstone
Join the Children's Choir or the Youth Choir now! We are now accepting registration for a Children's Choir for children going into grades 3rd-5th and for a Youth Choir for children going into grades 6th-8th.
Choir practice will begin Tuesday, September 16th and run weekly through the end of May. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Lamb, students will learn a variety of quality music in an educational setting. Students will practice for two community performances. The Children's Choir for 3rd to 5th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15pm. The Youth Choir for 6th to 8th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Both groups will rehearse in Cornerstone's historic auditorium.
All students are welcome! The cost is $140 per year (September to May). A payment plan of $20 per month for seven months is also available. Financial aid will be available for those who qualify.
Please register online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503 for more information.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Choir practice will begin Tuesday, September 16th and run weekly through the end of May. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Lamb, students will learn a variety of quality music in an educational setting. Students will practice for two community performances. The Children's Choir for 3rd to 5th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15pm. The Youth Choir for 6th to 8th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Both groups will rehearse in Cornerstone's historic auditorium.
All students are welcome! The cost is $140 per year (September to May). A payment plan of $20 per month for seven months is also available. Financial aid will be available for those who qualify.
Please register online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503 for more information.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Monday, June 02, 2008
Meet the Artists During First Thursday Downtown
Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this First Thursday, June 5th, 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.
Some of the gallery events (in alphabetical order by gallery) at the next First Thursday:
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
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Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
"Earth and Fire" by Sue Beach and Carol Burt will be on exhibit through July 1, 2008 at Artworks Gallery with an opening reception at First Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
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Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
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Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts, the new exhibition that will open June 5 at Gallery 308. A free public reception will be held for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
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Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
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
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Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase
Thursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Cortex Hair Center, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events.
Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. Email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com.
Some of the gallery events (in alphabetical order by gallery) at the next First Thursday:
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
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Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
"Earth and Fire" by Sue Beach and Carol Burt will be on exhibit through July 1, 2008 at Artworks Gallery with an opening reception at First Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
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Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
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Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts, the new exhibition that will open June 5 at Gallery 308. A free public reception will be held for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
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Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
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
----------
Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase
Thursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Cortex Hair Center, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events.
Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. Email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com.
Doc's Music Hall Week of June 2
Monday at Doc's Music Hall is One Piece Suit & Activity Night. A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Cornhole/ Beer Pong Tournament.
STREET TEAM:
We also hold our street team meetings at 6:30pm on Mondays, and offer free beer and pizza to everyone interested in helping promote Doc's.
Food and Drink Specials:
$3.00 PBR Pitchers
$2.00 Jager Shots
$3.00 Jager Bombs
$2.00 Red Bull
$2.00 Pitcher of Fries
Tuesday, June 3, 2008- Mediocre & Pool Tournament
A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Pool Tournament!
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Well U-Call-Its
$5.00 Gut Buckets (your choice of 4 appetizers)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008- Open Mic Night
Sign up for your preferred half-hour slot early. Music starts at 9:30 pm and goes on until close. As a token of appreciation for all of the hardworking musicians that come out to play for us on Open Mic Night, we'll now be giving them TWO FREE DRINKS for playing.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 Well Whisky
$5.00 Pitchers
$2.00 Loaded Fries
Thursday, June 5, 2008- Long Distance Affair
>From their Myspace Page:
Long Distance Affair is originally from South Bend, Indiana. We began playing gigs and writing music in high school. We eventually moved down to Bloomington, Indiana where we began playing with lead guitarist Chadwick Snedeker. Our rhythm section has remained the same for 6 years, allowing for confident onstage experimentation. Mixed with the guitar style of Chadwick, the result is a catalog of high powered jams and relaxed improvisation. We are a rock band that isn't concerned with how many notes we play, but with how well our songs affect the crowd.
Drink & Food Specials:
1/2 Priced 3 Olives Martinis
$1.00 PBR
$2.50 Calzones
FREE COVER!!
Friday, June 6, 2008- Rich Hardesty & Jamie Owens
>From their Website:
Rich Hardesty is the "Real Deal" according to Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label (Billboard Books). Rich is too busy to chase record deals, because he's earning a 6-figure income by gigging and selling CDs on his own! Schwartz will be featuring him in the new edition of her book, Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books).
Rich toured with Pepper and Slightly Stoopid in 06 on the Jagermeister Tour including sold out shows at House of Blues in Vegas and 4th and B in San Diego.
Rich's aggressive marketing tactics and grassroots approach to his music have landed him feature interviews in "Gig" Magazine and "Fast Forward." He has recorded over 600 live shows, allowing fans to experience the intense energy that goes into his performances! He has creatively used his marketing degree from Indiana University to market himself and his music. Here is the "REAL DEAL" on RICH HARDESTY...
- Opened up for kid rock and cypress hill
- Has the 1 played juke box song on i.u. campus (1 party school in us)
- Toured 36 cities in six weeks on "The Jagermeister Tour" and has been voted the 1 "Jager" band 10 years running, and currently holds the record for the most Jagermeister sold in a night w/100 bottles (this broke his own record of 82)
- Headlined John Mellencamp's 50th b-day party with Moe Z of the Wallflowers (whom he performs with on a regular basis)
- To support one of his charitable causes, Rich conceptualized and organized a benefit concert, featuring the Rich Hardesty Band, for the Negril Coral Reef Society & Fisherman of Negril
- Proud member of "The Parrot Head Webring"
IN HIS 10 YEAR CAREER RICH HAS: Performed in over 2000 live shows, recorded 7 indie records, sold over 50,000 CDs (1 selling artist in IN), performed at 6 consecutive spring breaks in Jamaica, played in over 100 frat houses, made 3 music DVDs (one featuring Playboy Playmate Tiffany Taylor), has songs featured in films including: 69 the highway, The Surfer, and The Letter, and he has only just begun...
Rich Hardesty is not only a singer/songwriter, but an entertainer who knows how to work a crowd! His reputation for "feel good" music has landed him shows on yachts, at corporate events, and at festivals!! Using his grassroots approach, Rich has developed street teams of dedicated fans in many major cities! Rich maintains a personal connection with his fans by answering all emails himself and communicating with them regularly via his website message board. The unmistakable feel good vibe of Rich Hardesty is felt internationally through his extensive travel and longing for the inspiration that he has gathered from his 40 international trips! That, my friends, is the "Real Deal" on the living legend - Rich Hardesty!!
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 All Import Bottles
$2.00 Burger w/ One Free Pub Pickles
Saturday, June 7, 2008- ROOTS OF CREATION & MC SPARKPLUG
REGGAE * DUB * FUNK * JAM BAND!!
..From their Myspace Page:
"This reggae-based group from the Northeast has proven their ingenuity on Rise Up, their second album. Using reggae's rhythms and mindset as a starting point, ROC proceeds to integrate the infectious hooks and songwriting of rock, the instrumental alchemy of jazz, and the pulse-pounding beats of hip-hop into their energetic sound."
-Bryan Rodgers - Homegrown Music Network
"Reggae -Funk - Rock that erupts on stage, severing artist-audience barriers while summoning fans to join them in an awakening." - Devin Madden - Relix Magazine
"America's contribution to Reggae music: the Jam-Reggae hybrid."
- Brent Hagerman, Exclaim
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Long Islands
Penny Pitcher of PBR until the Band Starts
$5 Cheese Pizzas
$5 Cover
Sunday, June 8, 2008- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
STREET TEAM:
We also hold our street team meetings at 6:30pm on Mondays, and offer free beer and pizza to everyone interested in helping promote Doc's.
Food and Drink Specials:
$3.00 PBR Pitchers
$2.00 Jager Shots
$3.00 Jager Bombs
$2.00 Red Bull
$2.00 Pitcher of Fries
Tuesday, June 3, 2008- Mediocre & Pool Tournament
A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Pool Tournament!
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Well U-Call-Its
$5.00 Gut Buckets (your choice of 4 appetizers)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008- Open Mic Night
Sign up for your preferred half-hour slot early. Music starts at 9:30 pm and goes on until close. As a token of appreciation for all of the hardworking musicians that come out to play for us on Open Mic Night, we'll now be giving them TWO FREE DRINKS for playing.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 Well Whisky
$5.00 Pitchers
$2.00 Loaded Fries
Thursday, June 5, 2008- Long Distance Affair
>From their Myspace Page:
Long Distance Affair is originally from South Bend, Indiana. We began playing gigs and writing music in high school. We eventually moved down to Bloomington, Indiana where we began playing with lead guitarist Chadwick Snedeker. Our rhythm section has remained the same for 6 years, allowing for confident onstage experimentation. Mixed with the guitar style of Chadwick, the result is a catalog of high powered jams and relaxed improvisation. We are a rock band that isn't concerned with how many notes we play, but with how well our songs affect the crowd.
Drink & Food Specials:
1/2 Priced 3 Olives Martinis
$1.00 PBR
$2.50 Calzones
FREE COVER!!
Friday, June 6, 2008- Rich Hardesty & Jamie Owens
>From their Website:
Rich Hardesty is the "Real Deal" according to Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label (Billboard Books). Rich is too busy to chase record deals, because he's earning a 6-figure income by gigging and selling CDs on his own! Schwartz will be featuring him in the new edition of her book, Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books).
Rich toured with Pepper and Slightly Stoopid in 06 on the Jagermeister Tour including sold out shows at House of Blues in Vegas and 4th and B in San Diego.
Rich's aggressive marketing tactics and grassroots approach to his music have landed him feature interviews in "Gig" Magazine and "Fast Forward." He has recorded over 600 live shows, allowing fans to experience the intense energy that goes into his performances! He has creatively used his marketing degree from Indiana University to market himself and his music. Here is the "REAL DEAL" on RICH HARDESTY...
- Opened up for kid rock and cypress hill
- Has the 1 played juke box song on i.u. campus (1 party school in us)
- Toured 36 cities in six weeks on "The Jagermeister Tour" and has been voted the 1 "Jager" band 10 years running, and currently holds the record for the most Jagermeister sold in a night w/100 bottles (this broke his own record of 82)
- Headlined John Mellencamp's 50th b-day party with Moe Z of the Wallflowers (whom he performs with on a regular basis)
- To support one of his charitable causes, Rich conceptualized and organized a benefit concert, featuring the Rich Hardesty Band, for the Negril Coral Reef Society & Fisherman of Negril
- Proud member of "The Parrot Head Webring"
IN HIS 10 YEAR CAREER RICH HAS: Performed in over 2000 live shows, recorded 7 indie records, sold over 50,000 CDs (1 selling artist in IN), performed at 6 consecutive spring breaks in Jamaica, played in over 100 frat houses, made 3 music DVDs (one featuring Playboy Playmate Tiffany Taylor), has songs featured in films including: 69 the highway, The Surfer, and The Letter, and he has only just begun...
Rich Hardesty is not only a singer/songwriter, but an entertainer who knows how to work a crowd! His reputation for "feel good" music has landed him shows on yachts, at corporate events, and at festivals!! Using his grassroots approach, Rich has developed street teams of dedicated fans in many major cities! Rich maintains a personal connection with his fans by answering all emails himself and communicating with them regularly via his website message board. The unmistakable feel good vibe of Rich Hardesty is felt internationally through his extensive travel and longing for the inspiration that he has gathered from his 40 international trips! That, my friends, is the "Real Deal" on the living legend - Rich Hardesty!!
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 All Import Bottles
$2.00 Burger w/ One Free Pub Pickles
Saturday, June 7, 2008- ROOTS OF CREATION & MC SPARKPLUG
REGGAE * DUB * FUNK * JAM BAND!!
..From their Myspace Page:
"This reggae-based group from the Northeast has proven their ingenuity on Rise Up, their second album. Using reggae's rhythms and mindset as a starting point, ROC proceeds to integrate the infectious hooks and songwriting of rock, the instrumental alchemy of jazz, and the pulse-pounding beats of hip-hop into their energetic sound."
-Bryan Rodgers - Homegrown Music Network
"Reggae -Funk - Rock that erupts on stage, severing artist-audience barriers while summoning fans to join them in an awakening." - Devin Madden - Relix Magazine
"America's contribution to Reggae music: the Jam-Reggae hybrid."
- Brent Hagerman, Exclaim
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Long Islands
Penny Pitcher of PBR until the Band Starts
$5 Cheese Pizzas
$5 Cover
Sunday, June 8, 2008- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts at Gallery 308
Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts, the new exhibition that will open June 5 at Gallery 308. A free public reception will be held for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
Nick Carnes and Jason Bord Exhibit at The Artist Within in June
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
"Earth and Fire" Sue Beach and Carol Burt Exhibit at Artworks in June
"Earth and Fire" by Sue Beach and Carol Burt will be on exhibit through July 1, 2008 at Artworks Gallery with an opening reception at First Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
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