Weekly Downtown E-News 4-6-09

Heart of the City is merging with Muncie Downtown Business Council, and the combined group will be applying for Main Street designation for Downtown Muncie. The state director of Indiana Main Street will give a public presentation on the program on Wednesday, April 29th at Muncie Civic Theatre. Doors open at 4:30pm, with the presentation to begin at 5pm.

Anyone with an interest in downtown is urged to attend this meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions, and learn how the entire community can benefit from this program. If you are in the neighborhood, a volunteer will be coming to talk to you soon, with more information. Please help spread the word, we need to have everyone's input. Click here to receive Main Street updates by email if you are not already on our mailing list.

Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 8, for local artists who wish to submit their original art work to Cornerstone Center for the Arts' third annual juried art show. Artists can register and submit their work 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...

The 3nd Annual Spring Zing will be held on Saturday April 25th from 10am-5pm on Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie. This year's event will focus on ways for parents to explore children's interests through activities that can be enjoyed in Muncie all summer long. If your organization would like to participate, or if you'd like to volunteer to help with the event, contact Cheryl Crowder at 282-7897 or click here for more info.

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APRIL EVENTS

April 6 - 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.

April 9-11 - Orphans by Lyle Kessler at Muncie Civic 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. READ MORE...

April 9 - We Are Hex and Midnite Daymen at Doc's Music Hall.

April 10 - Jazz Alive at Vera Mae's, 7:30-10:30pm, with Mark Buselli, Frank Smith, Kenny Phelps and Frank Puzzullo with special guest Ken Jolls. Call 747-4941 for info.

April 10 - James Brown Car Alarm and Goldcure at Doc's Music Hall.

April 11 - Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Everything Now! and Bears of Blue River at Doc's Music Hall.

April 13 - 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.

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 - 10th Annual Children's Health Fair at the Muncie Children's Museum. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The mission of the Children's Health Fair is to promote free health and safety focused education for children through a fun and interactive environment.

April 18 - Andy Davis and Alisa Turner at The Living Room. READ MORE...

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

April 19 - The 23rd Annual A Taste of Muncie is on Sunday, April 19th from 4:00-6:00pm and will feature some of the area's finest eateries. READ MORE...

April 20 - 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.

April 24 - Adam Weber and Jon Hainstock at The Living Room. READ MORE...

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 25 - Muncie Children's Museum - 11:00 a.m. Music on the Move Programming by the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free. This entertaining and fun opportunity for children and visitors to interact with musicians and their instruments is in conjunction with the MCM's Free Family Saturdays. The day's program will include a performance from the percussion section and arts and crafts!

April 26 - Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts in celebrating a successful spring session at our open house to be held Sunday, April 26th, from 2:00-5:00 pm. Take a free class, enjoy crafts, watch dance performances, and more.

April 26 - The Living Room farewell show, featuring 11 bands. Please stop by and give them thanks for bringing great live music to Downtown Muncie for so many years. Show starts 5pm. READ MORE...

April 27 - 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.

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. READ MORE...

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. READ MORE...

Through April - Artworks in April will feature the artists from the Art Association of Madison County.

Through April - Ongoing - Muncie Children's Museum - Make 'n Take. Included with admission. Come to the MCM Monday through 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.

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...

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. 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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