Muncie Downtown Weekly E-News 3-27-09

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Local artists are invited to submit their original art work to Cornerstone Center for the Arts' third annual juried art show. Artists can register and submit their work during the week of March 30th through April 3rd from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded based on the winners for each category in each age group. Read More...

Muncie's 5-year Parks and Recreation Plan has been submitted and unanimously adopted by the board. The final draft of the plan is available for review at www.dmmpc.org Public comment on the master plan will be taken through March 31st, 2009. Read More and a link to the master plan...

A Ball State University public relations class is conducting research and creating strategic plans for the Horizon Convention Center of Muncie, Ind. In particular, they would really like some feedback from the Muncie community, Horizon's recent and past clients, and other individuals effected by businesses...This means YOU! Read More and a link to the survey...

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MARCH EVENTS

March 27 -Ferguson will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. www.thelivingroommuncie.com.

March 27-29 - Muncie Civic Theatre is hosting the Indiana Community Theatre League (ICTL) Festival on March 27th -29th. The festival's theme is "Taking a Bow" and is an annual competition of the best community theatre groups throughout the state of Indiana and there are eleven groups competing this year. READ MORE...

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 28 - Muncie Children's Museum - 11:00 a.m. Music on the Move Programming by the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free. The day's program will include a performance from the percussion section and arts and crafts! READ MORE...

March 30 - FM Music Live at Doc's Downtown, a live radio broadcast each Monday on MAX 93.5 & 96.7 FM from Doc's Music Hall. Tune in every Monday from 10p-12a to hear an interview and LIVE acoustic set from regional bands.

March 30 - April 3 - Cornerstone Center for the Arts' annual juried art show submissions are accepted from 1 to 6 pm. Community members are invited to submit their art in the following categories: 2-D, 3-D, and video art. 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 - 111 Arts Gallery will feature artworks by Indianapolis based graffiti artists Brian Kane and John Moore.For more information visit www.tattooindiana.com or http://www.myspace.com/tattooindiana.

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...

Through March - 'Occupational Hazards'... Seeking Relief Through Art at Artworks Gallery. This exhibit will showcase the artworks created by individuals who are either professional or advocational artists. READ MORE...

Through March - 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 April 11 - Muncie Ballet Studio will hold Alice in Wonderland workshop for children age 6 and older. Previous dance experience not required to participate. The workshop meets weekly through April 11 with performances on April 17-18. Scholarships and tuition assistance available. For reservations, call 282-1480. Free show tickets for participant's family is included in the class fee. READ MORE...

Through May 3 - Joseph Holston's "Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad" exhibit at Minnetrista. READ MORE...

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

APRIL EVENTS

April 2 - First Thursday gallery walk in Downtown Muncie 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.

April 3 - Micah Dalton, Ryan Horne, Kim Taylor, David berkely and Jon Black at The Living Room. For more info visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com.

April 3-5 - Muncie Civic Theatre presents Orphans by Lyle Kessler in the Studio Theatre, April 3rd-5th & 9th-11th . Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on April 5th is at 2:00pm.

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 9-11 - Muncie Civic Theatre presents Orphans by Lyle Kessler in the Studio Theatre, April 3rd-5th & 9th-11th . Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on April 5th is at 2:00pm.

April 14 - Cornerstone Third Annual Juried Art Show, 5-8pm, Cornerstone Center for the Arts. READ MORE...

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 @ 7 pm. READ MORE...

April 18 - Andy Davis and Alisa Turner at The Living Room. For more info visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com.

April 18 - Muncie Ballet Studio presents Alice in Wonderland, 4pm. READ MORE...

April 19 - A Taste of Muncie, Cornerstone Center for the Arts.

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...

April 25 - The 3nd Annual Spring Zing will be held on Saturday April 25th from 10am-5pm on Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie. READ MORE...

APRIL ONGOING

Through April 11 - Muncie Ballet Studio will hold Alice in Wonderland workshop for children age 6 and older. Previous dance experience not required to participate. The workshop meets weekly through April 11 with performances on April 17-18. Scholarships and tuition assistance available. For reservations, call 282-1480. Free show tickets for participant's family is included in the class fee. READ MORE...

Through April - "New Works" will be the featured exhibit for April at the Artist Within by local artist Ross Wagner. An opening reception will be held during the First Thursday Gallery Walk April 2nd from 5-8pm; the public is invited to this free event. READ MORE...

Through April - Local artist, Martha Gilliom and former Muncie resident, Cheryl Anne Lorance, will exhibit their artwork during the month of April at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 2nd from 5 to 8 PM, the multi-media show continues through April 30th at the downtown gallery. The public is invited to attend the opening, and light refreshments will be served.

Through April - Local brothers Thurman and Lee Grantham are featured in the April exhibition at Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main, Muncie. The two men are collaborating on a new exhibit entitled "Two Brothers," their first show together. This exhibit highlights their independent yet complimentary artistic styles.

April 4 through August 23 - Minnetrista introduces its latest exhibit Can It!, April 4 through August 23. This highly interactive original exhibit not only looks at the historical production of the Ball jar and its influence on Muncie and surrounding communities, it engages visitors in exploring their personal connections with Ball. The first 125 exhibit visitors will receive the Anniversary Edition of the Ball Blue Book(R) Guide to Preserving.

Through May 3 - Joseph Holston's "Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad" exhibit at Minnetrista. READ MORE...

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

LOOKING AHEAD

June 2 - July 10 - BSU Orientation parent tours of Downtown Muncie will be conducted every Tuesday through Friday from 10:30am to noon. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.

June 6 - Freaky Tiki Fridays and Free Friday Night Movies begin in the streets of downtown Muncie, every Friday evening through June, July and August.


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