Weekly Downtown E-News 11-28-08

Shop "locally" this holiday season. Downtown's diverse neighborhood of independent store owners invites you to find something for everyone on your list in the heart of the city. Read more...

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this First Thursday, December 4th, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions. December's First Thursday is Downtown's official kickoff celebration, with carolers and storefront window decorating contest. Read more...

The Downtown Business Council will meet a week earlier than our regular meeting time, which falls during the big holiday week. The meeting will be next week on Wednesday, December 17th at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. Elections will be held on the new Board of Directors to serve the next two-year term, so attendance at this meeting is important.

Plan your New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Muncie, starting at 10:30pm with a candle-light walk from the courthouse to South Walnut St. where there will be a ball drop at midnight. Read more...

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NOVEMBER EVENTS

November 28-30th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents "A Time for Christmas," a Broadway-style musical with a heartwarming message. The show will be at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St. in Downtown Muncie. Performance times are Thanksgiving weekend: Friday, Nov. 28th, and Saturday, Nov. 29th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, Nov. 30th at 2 PM.Read more...

November 29 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, 12-5:30pm. Take a trip to DeBrand Fine Chocolates in Fort Wayne.Registration deadline: Friday, November 21.

NOVEMBER ONGOING

November 6-30 - Michael Hoots "Turning Wood Into Objects d'Arte" at Artworks, Opening Reception: November 6, 2008 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Through November - The Artist Within will host an exhibit and sale of works by the members of local organization "Creative Artists." An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2007.

Through November - Watercolors by Jim Faulkner will be exhibited at Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of November. A reception will be held during the First Thursday on November 6, 2008, from 5 to 8 PM. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served.

Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required.Read more...

Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required.

Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.

Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.

Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.

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

DECEMBER EVENTS

December 4 - First Thursday / Holiday Kickoff in Downtown Muncie from 5 to 9pm. Our many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions. December's First Thursday is Downtown's official kickoff celebration, with carolers and storefront window decorating contest.

December 4 - Dale Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights at 7pm at Gallery 308 as part of the "The Art & Craft of Christmas" exhibit.

December 5 - December's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be centered around Ball State University's Theatre Education Department's, Stone Soup Players! Come and enjoy a fun evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 3-7pm. Admission is free.

December 5 & 6 - Polar Express returns to Wysor Street Depot from 6 to 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Visit with Santa Claus and listen to readings of The Polar Express.

December 5 & 6 - Join Minnetrista for an annual holiday celebration - Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista will take place December 5 & 6, from 6 -9 p.m. Visitors will enjoy luminaries, holiday decorations and music, carriage rides, free exhibits, and a live reindeer. Admission is free, so bring the whole family!

December 5-7th - Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Call 288.PLAY for tickets or info.

December 10 - Gingerbread House Workshop at Minnetrista. Bring your imagination and we'll supply the gingerbread, decorations and instructions. You'll leave with a sweet creation that's sure to be a great centerpiece for your family holiday gatherings. Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 10.

December 11-13th - Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Call 288.PLAY for tickets or info.

December 14 - Cornerstone Celebration. Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00-5:00 pm to celebrate our successful fall session. All twelve week and six week classes will be spotlighted at this event.

December 15 - Winter Market at Minnetrista, 9 a.m. - noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, winter produce, Christmas wreaths, coffee and more at the Winter Market at Minnetrista.

December 17 - Downtown Business Council meets at 3pm at the Star Press building conference room. Voting on the Board of Directors will take place, all members are strongly urged to attend this meeting.

December 19-20th - Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Call 288.PLAY for tickets or info.

December 20 - Gingerbread House Workshops at Minnetrista, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Two great chances for your family to make a gingerbread house. Visit minnetrista.net for more info.

December 31 - New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Muncie, starting at 10:30pm with a candle-light walk from the courthouse to South Walnut St. where there will be a ball drop at midnight.

DECEMBER ONGOING

Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required.

Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required.

Through December 12 - "The Art & Craft of Christmas" at Gallery 308, a collection of holiday ornaments from ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton. The public is welcome; admission is free.

Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.

Through December - The Artist Within will exhibit "De la France et de l'Espagne" by Suzanne Marie Lambert during December. There will be an opening reception and live music by Bryce Taylor during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. The reception is free and the public is invited.

Through December - Cartoonist and illustrator Dan Wright will be the featured artist during December at Artworks. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8pm.

Through December - Watercolorist Brian Gordy will exhibit Turtle Prints at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. An opening reception will be held during the monthly First Thursday event, from 5 to 9 PM. Refreshments will be served and public is invited to attend.

Through December - $1 off general admission at the Muncie Children's Museum when you bring a non-perishable food item for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, throughout the entire month of December.

Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.

Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.

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

LOOKING AHEAD...

Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.

Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.


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