Weekly Downtown E-News 2-27-09

"King Corn" will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00pm. Sponsored by Downtown Farm Stand, Blue Bottle, and Harvest Moon Film Festival. Proceeds will benefit Civic Theatre. READ MORE...

Downtown Muncie will hold the 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday March 14th, 2009 at 5:30pm. Deadline for entry is March 12th at 5:00pm. Click Here to download an entry form (PDF), or pick one up from the Downtown Development office at 300 S. Walnut. READ MORE...

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FEBRUARY EVENTS

February 27 - The new Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MACC) will meet 11:30am to 1pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts; Bring your own lunch. Anyone with an interest in the arts in Muncie is encouraged to attend.

February 27 - Student critique for "ecoREHAB" architecture class will be Friday, February 27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the City Hall auditorium. READ MORE...

February 27 - Joe Paulson at The Living Room. For more info visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com.

February 27 - Catch Curtis (progressive/electronica) and Karma Marmalade (progressive/rock) at Doc's Downtown. For more info visit www.docsmusichall.com.

February 28 - Farmers Market at Minnetrista is expanding the season! Join us inside Minnetrista from 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, produce, coffee, baked goods and more! READ MORE...

February 28 - Music on the Move Programming by the Muncie Symphony Orchestra at Muncie Children's Museum, at 1pm. Admission is free. The day's program will include a performance from the horn section and arts and crafts.

February 28 - "Cool Moves! The Artistry of Motion," themed Friends and Family Fun Night, at the Muncie Children's Museum, from 3 - 7 p.m.! Admission is free.

February 28 - Buley & Ross Community Center Fundraisers Children's Fashion Show, 5-7pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St.

February 28 - "King Corn," a feature length documentary on the reality behind one of America's most pervasive cash crops, will be presented at Muncie Civic Theatre on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00pm. READ MORE...

February 28 - Blank Records Launch Party featuring Blues Funk Project at Doc's Downtown. For more info visit www.docsmusichall.com.

FEBRUARY ONGOING

On Saturdays - Muncie Ballet is offering Sparkle Salon Days, Each Saturday 9:00-10:00am at Muncie Ballet located in Cornerstone Center for the Arts. READ MORE...

Through February 27 - Cornerstone Arts Gallery will exhibit the work of Ball State University art student Mary Barczak. The show is entitled Periodically, Nothing Happens and there will be a reception during Downtown's First Thursday events on February 5th from 6 to 8 pm. READ MORE...

Through February 27 - Gallery 308, 308 E. Main St. will host a Juried Student Art Exhibit, Grades K - 12, opening Thursday, Feb. 5 and running through Feb. 27. Fourteen art classes representing schools throughout Delaware County are participating. The First Thursday opening reception, 5 - 8 p.m. will feature awards presentations at 6 p.m. READ MORE...

Through February 28 - The Artist Within will exhibit Ball State University Advanced Painting Classes in the main gallery, and the upper level gallery will feature "It's Not Your Mom's Refrigerator Anymore," a juried show with the BSU Art Department Painting Faculty selecting the pieces. An opening reception will be during First Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 8pm.

Through February - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will exhibit David & Sarojini Johnson, BSU professors of printmaking, "Fresh Ink: Recent Etchings, Relief Prints and Artist's Books."

Through February - ArtWorks Gallery will exhibit "Twig Turns to Wood" by Mark Twig. An opening reception will be during First Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 8pm.

Through February - Muncie Children's Museum - Make 'n Take. Included with admission. Come to the MCM every Wednesday and Friday, at 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is not required.

Through March 1 - Minnetrista proudly welcomes the return of Our Land, Our Souls, Our Freedom to its galleries January 31 - March 1. READ MORE...

Through May 15 - "Cool Moves! The Artistry of Motion!" at the Muncie Children's Museum. READ MORE...

MARCH EVENTS

March 3 - Baubles, Bangles and Beads at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. FREE. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 4 - Discover the Genealogy of Indiana at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. FREE. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 6 -Mike Dean will be at The Living Room playing a full band show on March 6th. Mike Gentry will be opening. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. www.thelivingroommuncie.com.

March 6-8 - Muncie Civic Theatre presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder on the Main Stage. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee on March 8th is at 2:00pm. READ MORE...

March 7 - Muncie Civic Theatre will be having auditions for actors on Saturday, March 7th at 1:00pm, for Mainstage and Studio shows. READ MORE...

March 10 - Celebration of Muncie's Preserve America status at 6:00 p.m. at Vera Mae's Bistro. READ MORE...

March 11 - Muncie on the Move at the Horizon Convention Center. Doors open 6:45am. Program begins at 7:30, ends at 8:30am.

March 11 - Climate Changes at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. FREE. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 12-14 - Muncie Civic Theatre presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder on the Main Stageat 7:30pm. READ MORE...

March 13 - Brown Bag Lunch and a Movie at the Community Center for Vital Aging, featuring "Finding Nemo" with Albert Brooks and Ellen Degeneres, Noon-2pm. Cost is free. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 for more information.

March 14 - Cornerstone will offer visual arts workshops for individuals and for families from 2-4:00pm, and will include two options - family albums and garden ornaments. READ MORE...

March 16 - Exploring Local and Family History at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. FREE. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 17 - Taste of Jordan at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. A small fee will be charged to participate. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 for more information.

March 19 - Gallery 308 Living Arts Series Presents Busting Out - The Busts of Twila Graber Beahm, at 7:00 PM in the Founders Gallery at Gallery 308, 308 E. Main St. Muncie IN.

March 19 - Craft Seminar for Easter and spring at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. A small fee will be charged. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 20 -Cameron Sprinkle and David Lowry will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. www.thelivingroommuncie.com.

March 20-21 - Muncie Civic Theatre presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder on the Main Stageat 7:30pm. READ MORE...

March 23 - Girls Night Out at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. A small fee will be charged. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 25 - A Night at the Movies: Paul Newman - A Legend and a Legacy at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. FREE. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

March 28 - Farmers Market at Minnetrista is expanding the season! Join us inside Minnetrista from 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, produce, coffee, baked goods and more! READ MORE...

March 31 - Meeting the First Ladies at the Community Center for Vital Aging, 6:30-8pm. A small fee will be charged. Call the CCVA at 765-289-4541 to reserve your seat.

MARCH ONGOING

Through March - The Artist Within will feature "Moving Forward with Hope" an exhibit of recent work by local artist Laurie Lunsford. An opening reception will be held First Thursday March 5, 2009 from 5-8pm. Music for the opening will be provided by a live drum circle where visitors will be encouraged to participate. Nathan Shew, a graduate student in Music at BSU will lead the drum circle. READ MORE...

Through March - Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will host an exhibition in March by retired Ball State University Professor of Biology, Ed Hale. Serigraph prints and metal sculptures depicting laboratory instruments, experiments or science phenomenon will be included in the month-long exhibit at the downtown gallery. An opening reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 5 to 8 PM. READ MORE...

Beginning March 9 - Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be offering several popular dance, visual art, and language classes in a six week session. READ MORE...

Through May 15 - "Cool Moves! The Artistry of Motion!" at the Muncie Children's Museum. READ MORE...

LOOKING AHEAD

April 4 - Cornerstone will offer visual arts workshops for individuals and for families from 2-4:00pm, and will include two options - kite making and greeting cards. READ MORE...

April 4 - Meridian Services is sponsoring a walk on April 4 Saturday at Worthen Arena, 8:30-11:30 to promote Prevention of Child Abuse Awareness. Community agencies and services will have booths for information and activities. Further information can be had by contacting Eileen Moore at Meridian Services - Suzanne Gresham Center 288-1928.

April 16 - Chamber Connect Speed Networking, 2:00--4:00pm at the Horizon Convention Center. Reservations Required, bring plenty of business cards! For reservations contact Nance Buchert at 765-751-9114, nbuchert [at] muncie [dot] com.

April 17 & 18 - Muncie Ballet Studio presents Alice in Wonderland @ 4 pm. Visit www.muncieballet.org for info.

April 25 - Farmers Market at Minnetrista is expanding the season! Join us inside Minnetrista from 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, produce, coffee, baked goods and more! READ MORE...



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