It's a Zoo at the Muncie Children's Museum!

Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum, on Friday, October 2, from 3 - 7 p.m., will be centered around exotic and entertaining animal from Mark's Arc! Admission is free.

Mark will be bringing the zoo to the Muncie Children's Museum. Mark presents animals in a hands-on, friendly presentation with humor! Mark will perform his half hour sessions at 3:15, 4:15, 5:15 and 6:15. This program is funded by the generous support of the Isaac and Ada Durham Veterinary Trust.

Underwriting for Friends and Family Fun Night is provided by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.

For more information about Friends & Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.

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The Muncie Children's Museum was founded in 1977, as a hands-on, educational and innovative museum for children. The museum is aimed at bringing educational and interactive entertainment to the children of East Central Indiana. The museum's exhibits are designed to be fun, raise questions, provoke interest and stimulate curiosity. The museum is located at 515 S. High St. in downtown Muncie. Museum hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 per person ages 1 - 100.


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Muncie Music Fest Coming to Downtown October 10

Muncie MusicFest is right around the corner! Over 100 artists submitted to our call out for musical acts, and it was hard to sift through all the great bands that applied. Muncie MusicFest will feature over 60 bands on Saturday, October 10 in downtown Muncie! Rich Hardesty, Jenn Cristy, and Soraia are headlining and are just a FEW of the musical acts ready to rock downtown.

Muncie MusicFest is a gated, all-ages event that rocks downtown Muncie, IN once a year, featuring a host of local talent on multiple outdoor stages and events in all of our downtown music venues.

Tickets can be purchased for eight dollars presale or twelve dollars at the door. Muncie Sanitary District Recycling Initiative is also offering two dollars off at the gate with a donation of an old cellular phone.

Please visit the website at "munciemusicfest.com" for a full list of the schedule and for presale locations.

This year, we are also opening the gates to local vendors and businesses. This is a community event, to which we would like all facets of our community represented. If you would like your business to partake in the festivities, we ask that you visit our website and contact us there.

Get excited! Muncie MusicFest is less than two weeks away, and we can't wait to see you there!


Presented by Muncie Downtown Development, and brought to you by WLBC 104.1 and MAX 93.5 and 96.7. Sponsored by MSD Recycling Initiative, FMMusic, and Michelob Brewing Company.


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ArtsWalk Update - Outdoor Activities Moved Inside in Case of Rain

ArtsWalk is a rain or shine event! Look for all of our featured artists and community information booths at inside locations in case of rain. Vendors will be moved into First Merchants Bank on Main Street, as well as The Rose Court on Charles St., in case of wet weather.



Look for the Red, Yellow and Blue Balloons for activity and exhibit locations. MITS trolley will help keep you dry if you would rather "ArtsCruise" from location to location. Grab those umbrellas and come play in the rain!



Click here for a full list of activities, exhibits and entertainment offered at ArtsWalk. Meet your friends downtown and enjoy this spectacular celebration of Muncie's arts and cultural heritage. ArtsWalk is a free family event.


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Weekend of the Arts Kicks Off Thursday with ArtsWalk!

Join us in the streets of downtown Muncie for the annual ArtsWalk event this Thursday, September 24, from 5 to 9 p.m.

This year's ArtsWalk will be bigger and better than ever, as we celebrate a Weekend of the Arts in honor of the Governor's Arts Awards, hosted this year at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in downtown Muncie.

See below for a full list of activities, exhibits and entertainment offered at ArtsWalk. Meet your friends downtown and enjoy this spectacular celebration of Muncie's arts and cultural heritage. ArtsWalk is a free family event.

Transportation will be provided by the MITS TROLLEY, making a continuous loop through Downtown every 15 minutes, stopping at all galleries and attractions on Main, Walnut and Charles - Philip Stephenson will be your trolley guide for the evening.

Dave Nelson's public art pieces entitled "Conceptual Continuity: ArtWalkers" will be featured throughout ArtsWalk.

Washington Street

Emily Kimbrough House: The East Central Neighborhood Association (ECNA) is sponsoring an exhibit that will highlight local artists from the turn of the century to present time. Many of the artists lived or are currently living in the East Central Neighborhood and the exhibit will also include historic photographs of Muncie from ECNA's private collection. The art exhibit will be presented in Hoosier author Emily Kimbrough (born 1899) childhood home located at 715 E. Washington Street.


Main Street

FB Fogg: Local clothing artist, Jennifer Wilson and her whimsical Children's Clothing. Sharon Larue will be bringing by some of her new bug friends, and Amy Greely will have her new fall lineup on display, new seasonal sculptures by FB Fogg artists. We will be serving wine and appetizers. Muncie Symphony League- MSO benefit discount sale.

Gallery 308: "Carte da Trionfi" The Work of Margaret Cartmell Cantrell. Aerosol art demonstration featuring Will Britton. ArtMart- Aerosol demonstration in parking lot adjacent to Gallery 308. Creation of two pieces of Public Art- one professional piece and one created through audience participation

GordyFine Art and Framing : Salon-style group exhibit, titled, Featured Artists of 2009, Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co.

The group includes: Kim Anderson, Carol Burt, Eric Ernstberger, Jim Faulkner, Charlene George, Brian Gordy, Paul Laseau, Alan Patrick, Margie Prim, and Carol Strock Wasson. The artists will be presented at 6 PM.

Clay demo by Kim Anderson and/or Carol Burt, tour of our newly remodeled framing & gilding facilities at 7 PM., Jason Cooper, guitarist, will play sets throughout the evening. Two or more recent grads of BSU Art Dept. will have a booth of their drawings & paintings on the sidewalk.

Muncie Civic Theater: 7:30 performance of "Charley's Aunt"

First Merchants Bank Lobby: Ladies Choice!

Green Glam- jewelry and fiber arts

Gypsy Wilderness- Jewelry and Fiber Arts

Cassandra Foxx- jewelry, handbags and fiber

Jill Palumbo-polymer clay jewelry and demonstration

MaryAnn Tooley- hand smocked children's clothing

Dianne Schafer-handmade greeting cards, note cards and bookmarks

Downtown Farm Stand: Function Pottery by Sue Beech, lots of fresh local organic food, potential food demonstrations from the Bistro if permitting allows!

111 Arts Gallery: Tattoo themed artwork by working tattooist. Paintings, traditional flash and assemblage from Indiana to Ohio, Bloomington to Muncie. Art Sidewalk sale from a variety of local artists.


100 Blk South Walnut St.

Patterson Building: Culinary Students and faculty from IVY Tech will be on sight to discuss with visitors the new working kitchen/classroom plans for this historically significant Downtown building.

City Parking Lot: Garlando Drums Unlimited: interactive percussive experience for both kids and adults utilizing many different rhythmic instruments.

Pazols Jewelers Alcove: gowithlala.com is hosted by two seven year old girls, Bella and Jayla and features tourism and charity in Indiana through the eyes of children. We showcase Indiana businesses and open doors for children to explore new things in their own backyards. The girls will be doing temporary tattoos and covering the event with their video camera.

RD Hunt: Showcasing family & children photo styles with a special savings coupon for all visitors.

Muncie Ballet Studio: Muncie's newest dance studio will open it's doors for Arts Walk. Muncie Ballet, 18 years old is in a new home on 118 S. Walnut street. Twirl in a tutu and spin with sparkle! Make a tiara and try on a tutu. Refreshments provided by "The Island" Muncie's little piece of paradise located just of the Cardinal Greenway. www.theislandmuncie.com

Dandelions: Tropical Plant Centerpiece Arrangement Demonstration

Kirks Bike Shop: Extended hours and end of summer clearance sale (all 2009 bikes discounted)with stationary Bike racers in front of the store all evening long.


Jackson Street

Cortex: various musical guests from Jazz groups to vocal artists

Brenda Ramsey- hair art, Beth Chico-video art, Cortex Art Collection - various local artist

GEA Architects- BSU Student presentation of the "Cultural Trail" charrett results.


200 Blk South Walnut

Wishbone Gifts: Performance Art piece featuring Mark Carter as the "Hotdog man"J

Towne Boutique: One of a kind, eclectic and fanciful hats and accessories

Blue Bottle: 111 Arts Gallery will be collaborating with the Blue Bottle coffee shop in theme and display. www.tattooindiana.com The YWCA's art exhibit will be on display in the new restaurant which is located at 206 S. Walnut Street. The residents and staff painted soup bowls that will be on display and will be available for sale that evening. Also on display will be a quilt that was designed by Betty Hutchins and was made by RSVP volunteers. Pictures from the quilt were later painted by Rosemary Holloway and will also be on display.


Blue Bottle Parking Lot: Performance Stage

5:00-6:00 BSU Jazz Band
6:30-7:30- BSU Sax Ensemble
7:30-9:00- Gordon Brooks

Daves Alley: Performance Stage 7:00-8:00- BSU Student Dance Association - Department of Theatre and Dance: tap dancing wars and conceptual interpretation.

Vera Mae's Bistro: IVY Tech Culinary students will demonstrate the art of garnishment "Garde Manger" outside the Bistro.

Docs Music Hall: 5:00-8:00 Steve Penrod singer songwriter, Creative Opportunity Center artists, 8:00-10:00- Peterson Simmons and Dunn jazz

Heorot: Finely Crafted Beers served in a traditional ale house setting

Chase Bank Sidewalk: MACC: Muncie Art and Cultural Council Member Booths:

* Minnetrista- painting activity and information
* Heart of the City- Event and Membership Information
* Muncie Music Fest- Festival Info and ticket sales- digital madness
* Emens Auditorium- Information about upcoming season
* Indiana Public Radio- Listener supported radio information
* Muncie Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation Commission- Display of Downtown Facade Program, 2009 Historic Preservation Awards and Student Designs for Green Rehab of Derelict Homes
* Muncie Delaware County Chamber of Commerce-selling Muncie pen and Ink drawings by KP Singh

Chase Bank Alcove: 6:00-7:00 The Euphonium: BSU Tuba Ensemble performance

7:00-9:00- BSU Student Chase Skiles: interactive booth where people can experiment with controls for light and video.


300 Blk South Walnut

ArtWorks: Jon Becker - Masks , Ken Ryden - Bronze Sculptures, Harrison Hunt - author and book sale and signing of "Johnny Hoosier: Lessons Learned in the Heartland", growing up in Indiana in the fifties. As well as "The Disintegration of America; From Powerful to Powerless". Lylanne Musselman - poet and book sale and signing , Country Jazz Caravan w/Bob Foster (Owner of the Hedgehog Music Showcase of Arcadia) rhythm guitar, Harry Davis - lead guitar, Jim Ashley - bass and vocalist, Darlina Metz , International Wines: Wine-tasting - free to the public, Featuring our gallery potters: John Peterson, Linda Morton, Barbara Swain and Zac Medler well. The Maccauley's with Food for Thought.

Goddard Building: The Mundell family, current owners of Toys Forever Models and Hobbies, and new owners of this building will be onsite to discuss plans for this last large scale Walnut St. renovation project.

Toys Forever Model and Hobbies: Plastic Model Club, special theme model display

BSU Center for Media Design: The Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA) will showcase recent artworks and interfaces that connect physical and virtual spaces. These works have been widely exhibited including venues such as the NatLab (former Philips factory) in Eindhoven, Netherlands; the Boston Cyberarts Festival; and the Villaggio Fogliano Festival delle Arti in Italy. IDIA Lab will present two interactive works which can be performed by gallery viewers connected to a virtual world.

The Artist Within: Photographs by Ohio artist Dave Liggett, food, live music, the studio will be open for pottery painting, Nancy Barnett/Beyond I Can, and Jim Keirien on sight charcoal drawings, Debra Dragoo's Green Glam, Cinda Dior-Fiber Art


Old National Trust Parking Lot:

* Klayvision- ceramics exhibit
* MudPics- custom art and logo display
* A.S. Koons Photography- Wildlife and Historic Photos
* The Ball State Fine Arts League- sale of student artwork, handmade items and photographs
* BSU Art Department Faculty pottery throwing demonstration.
* Ken Baily-photography
* Cornerstone Center for the Arts- chalk drawing and instrument petting zoo
* MatMar WoodWorks- turned wood and wood products
* Jeff Charlton- photo display
* Quilters Toy Box-quilting and embellishment demo
* Dee Harris- DeeArts: Original pen & ink Afro-American Art Work & DeSigns


Old National Trust Lot Stage

Performance Stage:
5-7:30- Cornerstone Center for the Arts Performers
7:30- 8:00- Ancient Arts Bellydancers
8:15-9:00- Premium Sound (formerly CHS Jazz)


400 Blk South Walnut St

Cassella's Kitchen: Visit the east coast with seafood sensations prepared by Chef Heather Pier. Sample complimentary wines provided by Wilson Winery. Enjoy a musical serenade from the Muncie Symphony.

Art & Soul by Phoebe LLC at 409 S. Walnut St.: Phoebe Wentz, award winning emerging artist of The Muncie Artist Guild will have paintings on display along side other members of The Muncie Artists Guild displaying their art in several medias. Joe Gutshall, beautifully detailed, wood burned etchings of Native Americans, Michael and Kara Duquette-mixed media, sculpture and paintings,


100 Blk West Charles

White River Landing: Featuring local artist in Cabin and live music from 7-9 on the patio


100 Blk East Charles

Fickle Peach: Where Craft Beer is Liquid Art!

Two Johnny's: Featured local artists


300 Blk N. High St

Muncie Visitors Bureau: "Face of Garfield" Garfield Art Exhibit by Jim Davis

Muncie City Hall: City Hall Art Collection Tour

Local Architect, cultural supporter and art enthusiast Jim Godden, will lead a public tour of the Muncie City Hall art collection during this year's ArtsWalk event on Thursday, September 24th, 2009. Mayor Sharon McShurley arranged to have offices and lobbies open for the rare viewing.

The nineteen artists represented in the collection were all residents or former residents of Delaware County when the City Hall building was completed in 1991 and include paintings and prints by Francis and Beulah Brown, Dave Dale, Jim Faulkner, George Mock, Hill Sharp and other professionals. The pieces were selected by The Muncie City Hall Art Committee, comprised of local professionals, collectors and art educators from the Muncie area. Acquisition of the collection was funded by grants from The Community Foundation, Ontario Corporation Foundation and other interested friends. The original brochure states:

"The Committee has presented this collection as a gift to the citizens of Muncie for the enjoyment and pleasure of all who view it. "

To participate in this unique opportunity, interested citizens are asked to meet at the reception desk on the first floor of City Hall at 6 PM on Thursday, September 24th. Copies of the brochure will be distributed. Limited parking will be available in the City Hall parking lot, or in the Star Financial Bank lot next door. City Hall is located at 300 N. High Street.


100 Blk N. High St.

Savages Ale House- Downtown's Newest Pub

EldenWare- Gallery display of various local Artists

Hans Heintzelman- tours of available commercial and residential space


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Muncie Music Fest Extended to Two Days!

Over 100 artists submitted to our call out for musical acts, and it was hard to sift through all the great bands. It was such a hard time, that an extra day was added. Muncie MusicFest now will feature over 60 bands on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10! Rich Hardesty, Jenn Cristy, and Soraia are just a FEW of the musical acts ready to rock downtown.

Muncie MusicFest is a gated, all-ages event that rocks downtown Muncie, IN once a year, featuring a host of local talent on multiple outdoor stages and events in all of our downtown music venues.

But the planning is not over yet! We are asking YOU to come lend a hand. Volunteers are needed this Wednesday, September 23 to help get the word out. Come to Muncie Downtown Development, located at 300 South Walnut in Muncie, Indiana. Not only do you get to help out a great program, but there will also be FREE BEER AND PIZZA to all who help out. It can't get better than that, right?

This year, we are also opening the gates to local vendors and businesses. This is a community event, to which we would like all facets of our community represented. If you would like your business to partake in the festivities, we ask that you visit our website and contact us there.

Get excited! Muncie MusicFest is less than one month away, and we can't wait to see you there!


Presented by Muncie Downtown Development, and brought to you by WLBC 104.1 and MAX 93.5 and 96.7. Sponsored by MSD Recycling Initiative, FMMusic, and The Good Beer Show.


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For band information, links, map, and all the latest news of the Fest, please visit munciemusicfest.com or contact Cheryl Crowder at (765)282-7897.




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The Living Room Reopens This Sunday in Downtown Muncie

Hey Living Room Fans! As most of you are aware, last April the Living Room closed its doors for what many feared would be the last time. Fortunately, it wasn't, and the Living Room is back and ready to rock!

The Living Room will be run by the Ball State campus church, The Revolution. The church has located its office in the old green room but the rest of the venue is still your favorite venue, bright orange, yellow red and blue!

We'll be starting things out slow for the first few months, we are aiming to have one show a month until we can get really organized and get a good group of volunteers together.

If you are an artist that has played at the Living Room before and want to do a show in the future, contact us on here or e-mail the new general manager Nick Hewitt at nmhewitt [at] bsu.edu. We are excited about working with both new and old Living Room Favorites.

If you are a fan of the Living Room and are wondering what to expect, your experience won't be too different from before. We're in the process of booking new artists for shows in October, November and December.

This weekend we will be having Living Room Favorites Cliff Ritchey, Joel Levi, and TJ Fields return for our Grand Reopening Show with Eight Stories High, Save Our Syndicate and Jim Gedda. Tickets are $2 and doors open at 5:30pm.

So drop us a line on the page, shoot us an e-mail or just come on out this weekend!

See you soon!

Upcoming Shows
the grand reopening - 09/13/09
the living room is back and we're celebrating with a night of local favorites....

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

TJ Fields 6:00-6:30

Save Our Syndicate 6:30-7:00

Joel Levi 7:00-7:30

Cliff Richey 7:30-8:00

8 Stories High 8:00-8:30

Ben Clark 8:30-9:00

Hope to see ya there!!!


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Live Jazz Tonight will perform at 2 Johnnys on Friday

Live Jazz Tonight will perform at 2 Johnny's on Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 to 11 p.m.

From their website:

"Live Jazz Tonight is a Muncie-based band featuring veteran drummer Charlie Owen (from left), vibraphonist Tim Van Cleave, pianist Dr. Phil Cooley, and Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute. The group formed eight years ago. Repertoire includes tunes by Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Modern Jazz Quartet and original compositions by Paul Rhine."

For more information visit www.livejazztonight.net.



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Lil' Daddy's Downtown Diner Now Open!

Now there's another place to Eat Downtown! Lil' Daddy's Downtown Diner opened Monday at 118 N. Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie (former location of The Spot).

From their facebook profile: "Our diner is a friendly place where all is welcome. Home cooked food, friendly folks, and prices you can afford are our goals. Where you are family."

Downtown Muncie sends a warm welcome, and wishes its latest restaurant lots of luck in their new venture.



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Cassella's Kitchen Hosting Food Drive for Second Harvest

Cassella's Kitchen is pleased to announce our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. September is national food drive month. Please help Cassella's Kitchen collect non-perishable foods through the entire month of September.

For each food item you donate you will receive a 5% discount. Receive up to 25% off any individual item purchased through the month of September. No limits. Return with as many donations as you like! Promotionally priced items not included.
Thanks to everyone for their donations so far!

Cassella's Kitchen is located in downtown Muncie, at the corner of Walnut and Charles streets.



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Living Lightly Fair Returns to Minnetrista

Living Lightly at Minnetrista, a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, will take place Saturday, September 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free admission and free parking.

For the third year in a row, Living Lightly will offer practical tips for greener living, alternative energy, recycling and healthier environments. The fair features workshops, numerous presentations covering a variety of sustainable topics, children’s activities, local food, musical entertainment, a green market place and much more!

The keynote speaker will be Mike McGrath, host of National Public Radios’s weekly radio show You Bet Your Garden. His keynote presentation, “The Seven Secrets of Successful Organic Gardeners,” will share the secrets that every good organic gardener should know including easy-to-learn tips, feeding soil, adding beneficial life to your garden, and more. The presentation will take place inside Minnetrista in the Indiana Room from 10 a.m. – 11: 15 a.m.

For more information, visit livinglightlyfair.org or minnetrista.net.

Living Lightly Workshops

Workshop: "Wind and Solar Power for the Home"
by Eric Cotton
Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 - 9:50 a.m.
Inside Minnetrista, Cantina

This introduction to renewable energy for the home will begin with a presentation on the basic components of solar and wind electric systems.

Participants will learn about site evaluation, planning, and introductory system design. The group will then be able to work hands-on with small wind turbines and solar panels – testing voltages and currents and looking at components to see how they go into complete systems.

The workshop will end after a Q & A session. The first 25 registrants will receive digital multi-meters for voltage testing and other uses.

Eric Cotton has been using renewable energy to live since 2005. A partner with ECI Wind and Solar (Fairmount), Eric has been working in Indiana to bring clean renewable energy to Hoosiers. He is a founding member of the Indiana Renewable Energy Association, which is an Indiana non-profit dedicated to educating Hoosiers on renewable energy.

Workshop: "How to Reduce Your Home Heating Bills: Separating Fact from Fiction"
by Dr. Bill Hill
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Inside Minnetrista, Cantina

Want to reduce your home heating bill? Put away the caulk gun, forget the weather-stripping, don't drop the ceiling, and by all means-don't invest in replacement windows. Research has shown that none of these means will significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.

Learn what does work and why it is impossible to diagnose any building without the proper tools. You'll also get to look at the tools that building scientists use to trace the paths by which tiny air pressure differences move energy and moisture through a house.

Dr. Bill Hill began his energy career in the early 1970s, building and promoting solar energy systems. He has been working to make homes more energy-efficient ever since, and along the way he and his colleagues across the country have become very proficient at making homes not just more efficient in their use of energy, but more durable and comfortable as well. Bill now heads his own consulting firm, W. W. Hill & Associates, specializing in building science, building diagnostics, and the training of weatherization professionals.

Both workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is preferred but not required! To register call (765) 213-3549.

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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



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Charley's Aunt at Muncie Civic Theatre

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Charley's Aunt on the Mainstage Theatre, September 11th-12th, 18th-20th, 24th-26th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee on September 20th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for college students and younger.

This classic farce of mistaken identity comes to life on Muncie Civic Theatre's Mainstage. Charley and Jack love Amy and Kitty. Amy is about to go away, and Charley thinks he may miss his opportunity to ask for her hand in marriage. Then he discovers that his aunt, a Brazilian woman he doesn't know, is coming for lunch. As is the custom, a chaperone is needed and the aunt can fulfill the role while each man asks his lady to marry him.

Naturally, things don't go quite as planned. Donna Lucia, the aunt, is late, and their friend, Lord Fancourt Babberley ("Babbs") shows up. The guys see no other alternative, so Babbs has to dress up and pretend to be Donna Lucia in order for Jack and Charley to have any shot at winning over the ladies. A wild afternoon of young love, old love, angry uncles, and the story of a not-so-typical aunt ensues in this hilarious classic by Brandon Thomas. Directed by Marty Grubbs.

Call 288.PLAY to purchase your tickets over the phone or stop by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. The Box Office opens one hour prior to each performance for walk-in sales.



Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.

Cast List:

Jack Chesney - Drew Eberhard
Charley Wykeham - Ed Conley
Lord Fancourt Babberley - Robby Tompkins
Kitty Verdun - Linda Sherfick
Amy Spettigue - Skylar Etchison
Sir Francis Chesney - Todd Sandman
Stephen Spettigue - Bob Green
Brassett - Jeff Shull
Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez - Lori Lloyd
Ela Delahay - Caitie Noller


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Cornerstone in Downtown Muncie to Host Governor's Arts Awards

The 2009 Governor's Arts Awards will be held on September 25th at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Governor Mitch Daniels, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the City of Muncie will honor the following recipients for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the arts in Indiana:

Angela Brown, Indianapolis

Ball Brothers Foundation, Muncie

George & Frances Ball Foundation, Muncie

International Violin Competition, Indianapolis

Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne

Vectren Corporation, Evansville

Initiated in 1973, the Governor's Arts Awards honors artists, individuals, educators, organizations, businesses, and communities for their efforts to further public awareness of the arts.

The Schedule of Events is as follows:

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Arts Expose & Reception sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware Co.
6:00 - 7:45 p.m. - Formal Dinner
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
9:30 - 11:00 p.m. - Afterglow



For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to http://www.cornerstonearts.org.


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Join Your Friends in Downtown Muncie for First Thursday Gallery Walk

Explore Downtown Muncie's many galleries at our monthly First Thursday gallery walk, Sept. 3, from 5 to 8pm. The galleries simultaneously launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions and extended hours, live music and light refreshments.

ArtsWalk, a larger arts event in coordination with Ball State University, will take place on September 24th this year. The ArtsWalk event normally takes place during First Thursday in October.

This year's Artswalk date has been changed to Thursday, Sept. 24, to kick off the Governor's Arts Awards celebration. The Governor's Arts Awards ceremony will take place the following evening at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.

This month's exhibits will be opening at the following galleries (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday:


The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895

September at the Artist Within will feature the photography of Ohioan Dave Liggett. The gallery will have the First Thursday opening reception September 3rd from 5-8pm.
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Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221

Artworks featured exhibit for September is "Jon Becker's Masks." There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, September 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630

Every First Thursday is Redtail Day at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop. Stop in anytime during the day, or during First Thursday in the evening, and help support Redtail Conservancy. You can also make donations online at fortheland.org.


Cornerstone Gallery ~ 520 East Main Street ~ 765-281-9503, ext. 15

Cornerstone Center for the Arts offers an arts gallery on the second floor, and frequently displays the works of student artists. The gallery is open during First Thursdays. Cornerstone will also host this year's Governor's Arts Awards on Friday, September 25. Visit the Cornerstone website for more information.


Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775

Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info.


FB Fogg ~ 418 East Main Street ~ 765-289-7464

Don't forget to stop into FB Fogg, gallery of world renowned paper sculptures, handmade papercrafts, unique gifts, apparel and otherworldly treasures. Visit the FB Fogg website for more info.


Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575

Margaret J. Cartmell Cantrell is the featured artist at Gallery 308 in September. Her exhibit, "Carte da Trionfi," opens on First Thursday, September 3, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422

Gordy's Fine Art & Framing will host two events in September. Watercolor paintings by Muncie artist, Paul Laseau, in an exhibit titled "Porch Encounters," will be on display Sept 3 - 22. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday. Acoustic guitarist, Jason Cooper, will provide music during the event.

Then during ArtsWalk on Sept. 24, a group exhibit including artists Kim Anderson, Carol Burt, Eric Ernstberger, Jim Faulkner, Charlene George, Brian Gordy, Paul Laseau, Alan Patrick, Margie Prim and Carol Strock Wasson will grace the walls & display areas of the gallery, and will continue through October 31st.
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Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505

On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505.

In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies.

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Please visit all our other downtown Muncie businesses, many have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays. 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.



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Dave Liggett's Photography Featured at The Artist Within

September at the Artist Within will feature the photography of Ohioan Dave Liggett.

The gallery will have the First Thursday opening reception September 3rd from 5-8pm.

A native of Circleville, Ohio, Dave Liggett has been taking pictures for as long as he can remember. Dave loves to combine photography with travel and some of his favorite subjects are landscapes, animals, people, and decaying buildings.

Dave's favorite camera to use is his 4x5--through which he exposes one 4"x5" inch sheet of film at a time--and he enjoys the craftsmanship of film photography which includes developing and printing his own black-and-white negatives. Digital photography has become a necessity in order to meet the quick turnaround times involved with his freelance work.

Dave shows his work mostly in the central Ohio area but individual pieces are exhibited around the world. Some of Dave's photography has been published by National Geographic Kids' Magazine, The New York Times, Africa Geographic, and The World Atlas of Great Apes and Their Conservation. See more of Dave's photography at www.DaveLiggett.com .

The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 26.


ArtsWalk, which is traditionally the First Thursday in October, will be held in conjunction with the "Governor's Arts Awards". This year is the first time the prestigious award presentation will be held in a city other than Indianapolis. The actual award ceremony is to be held on Friday, September 25th at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.

The yearly ArtsWalk will become the "Governor's ArtsWalk" and will be held from 5-9pm on Thursday, September 24th. Live entertainment, art exhibits and demonstrations will fill the streets of Downtown as we showcase the arts that are such a vibrant part of our community. Please make plans to join us as the Artist Within encourages you to express your creativity painting pottery at our studio...wear your Artist Within Tee and paint "Studio Free".


The popularity of "Artist Within" tee shirts has prompted us to expand the promotion.

Purchase the $10 tee shirt or wear one from camp to take advantage of our September specials. Wear an "Artist Within" or "ArtCamp/ClayCamp" tee-shirt ANY day and you will receive 20% off the piece of pottery you paint! Check the September calendar for "T-Shirt Tuesdays" and other "Wear Your T/Studio Free" days too.


Throwing lessons have become more popular; plan ahead for the best choice of times... we have hand building classes too. Two throw and the second is half price! Already know how to throw? Call to rent the wheel and throw on your own or to schedule a lesson.


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Two Exhibits at Gordys in September

Please mark your September calendars for the biggest "Art Month," in recent history of Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, along with the other galleries downtown, will have our usual First Thursday Art Openings on September 3rd from 5 to 8 PM.

Three weeks later, on Thursday, September 24th, from 5 to 9 PM,we will all join forces to kick off ArtsWalk 2009. This year, our annual art celebration will be the first of 3 days celebrating the arts as part of the Governor's Arts Awards. Needless to say, we will all be putting our very best efforts into our gallery exhibitions.

Please come to both events and enjoy excellent art, great snacks, a glass of wine or sparkling water, music and conversation. It would be a lovely time to invite out-of-town friends or family to visit Muncie.

Paul Laseau, Porch Encounters, Sept 3 - 22, 2009

Laseau, After the Party Feast your eyes on a new series of watercolor paintings by Muncie artist, Paul Laseau. Twenty six images lure with crisp white details and shady scenes that call the viewer to enter and sit in the cool breezeways of yesteryear. Laseau, architect, BSU professor emeritus, author, traveler and artist will be on hand to greet visitors and answer questions during his opening on Sept. 3rd, from 5 to 8 PM.

Acoustic guitarist, Jason Cooper, will provide music during the event.


Featured Artists of 2009, Gordy Fine Art & Framing

An outstanding group exhibit including artists Kim Anderson, Carol Burt, Eric Ernstberger, Jim Faulkner, Charlene George, Brian Gordy, Paul Laseau, Alan Patrick, Margie Prim and Carol Strock Wasson will grace the walls & display areas of our gallery for ArtsWalk 2009 - Thursday, Sept 24th, 5- 9 PM - and continue through October 31st.

Landscapes and still life paintings in oils and watercolors, abstract paintings in acrylics, pottery and clay sculptures by the featured artists will be supported with prints, bronze sculptures, portraits, charcoal and pencil drawings by other artists in special display areas. A complete visual feast for our guests awaits, along with sweet and salty nibbles, wine and stimulating conversation.

Artists will be introduced at 6 PM. Music provided by acoustic guitarist, Jason Cooper, throughout the evening. Clay demonstration. Tour of newly remodeled wood and gilding shops at 7 PM.
Please call 284-8422 to register for tour.



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John Becker's Masks at Artworks Gallery in September

Artworks featured exhibit for September is "Jon Becker's Masks." There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, September 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Jonathan Becker is an actor, teacher, director and artist. In addition to acting and teaching, he is considered a master mask maker and is the owner/operator of www.theater-masks.com a full service production shop creating masks and puppets for clients worldwide. Masks from his studio are currently being used by educational institutions, professional theatres and individual artists in over 30 countries.

He is a master teacher of mask in the Collaborative International Acting with Masks Program involving Oslo University College, DAMU in Prague, Nanjing University in China and Ball State University. Jonathan is currently an Assistant professor of Acting and Movement
at Ball State University.



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First Thursday at Gallery 308 Features Carte da Trionfi by Margaret Cantrell

Margaret J. Cartmell Cantrell is the featured artist at Gallery 308 in September. Her exhibit, "Carte da Trionfi," opens on First Thursday, September 3, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

Cantrell has redesigned the major arcana of carte da trionfi (tarot cards, 0 through 21), adding her own interpretation in digitally rendered giclee.

The Hoosier artist's work has been seen at other venues around Muncie in recent months.

The opening reception is free. The public is invited to enjoy light refreshments while perusing Cantrell's work.

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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