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St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for Downtown Muncie

The 28th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday March 13th beginning at 5:30p.m. in downtown Muncie Indiana.

 

Line-up will begin at 4pm at Muncie Central Field house parking lot. The parade will proceed south on Walnut Street to Charles Street and will return via Mulberry Street.

Parade entry forms will be available www.munciedowntown.com. Click here to download a parade entry form (MS Word format).

or pick one up at the Downtown Development office at the corner of Adams and Walnut streets in Downtown Muncie.

 

For more information, contact Cheryl Crowder at Downtown Development Partnership, (765) 282-7897.

 

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First Thursday Gallery Walk in Downtown Muncie

First Thursday Gallery Walk in Downtown Muncie Meet your friends in downtown Muncie Indiana for the monthly First Thursday gallery walk, March 5, 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.

	111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342 111 Arts Gallery will feature the works of Xorn Crowder. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, March 4th, from 5 to 8pm at 111 E. Main Street. For more information visit www.tattooindiana.com or http://www.myspace.com/tattooindiana.
	Art and Soul by Phoebe ~ 409 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-0005 Make a visit to the Southwest this First Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery, 409 S. Walnut Street, as the Gallery's themed new show, "Landscapes-Southwest-Vibrant Color" presents itself at the Opening Reception 5pm to 9pm. Two artists share the spotlight this month, Keith Hasenbalg, Toledo, OH, a muralist, and professional artist, and Herschel Fall, Lebanon, Indiana, whose work was chosen to hang in a gallery in France. Read more...
	The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895 March at the Artist Within will feature "Spontaneous Reflections" an exhibit of photography by local artist Earl Dunbar at the studio and gallery, located at 313 S. Walnut Street. An opening reception will be held for the artist on First Thursday March 4, 2010 from 5-8pm. Light refreshments will be served and the reception is free and open to the public. Please make plans to meet Mr. Dunbar and visit the other Downtown Muncie Galleries that evening. Read more...
	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. Restaurant 2(oh!)4, part of Blue Bottle, will host an eight course Craft Beer Tasting and Food Pairing Dinner on Feb. 4. There will be two seatings at 5 pm and 8pm. Reservations are suggested and can be made at (765)284-3630 or by stopping in at Blue Bottle/Restaurant 2(oh!)4 204-6 S Walnut St., Muncie.
	Downtown Farm Stand & Farm Stand Deli 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.
	Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575 Gallery 308 presents the photography of Jill Skupin Burkholder and Dan Burkholder on view March 4 - March 26 at 308 E. Main St., Muncie, Indiana, gallery hours Wednesday-Saturday noon-5:30.   An opening reception with the artists is scheduled during Downtown Muncie's First Thursday gallery walk, March 4 from 5 pm - 8 pm. Admission is free. Read more...
	Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422 She Said Shred: Abstract Paintings by Shawn Causey will grace the historic wall at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie for their March exhibition. A reception for the artist will be held during the monthly First Thursday gallery event on March 4, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. The show will continue through March 27th and may be viewed during normal business hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 -3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com. Read more...
	Muncie Young Professionals Group www.mypg.com Join MYPG as we mix and mingle with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra during our monthly Downtown Wind Down at the Fickle Peach!   Activities include: * Special appearance by Bohuslav Rattay (conductor) and Matthew Hooper (asst. conductor) * Instrument “petting zoo” - Show us your skills! * MSO trivia game * A chance to win FREE symphony tickets * FREE appetizers from Two Johnny’s courtesy of MSO The Downtown Wind Down, a casual social mixer, is held the first Thursday of each month at the Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St. The Wind Down begins at 5 p.m. and allows people to mingle with other young professionals in a relaxed, friendly environment.
	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.
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. Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events. Please send information on your First Thursday event to info [at] munciedowntown.com, or fill out the contact form on the website.

 

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Live Jazz Tonight Performs in Downtown Muncie

Live Jazz Tonight will perform at Two Johnny's at the corner of Charles and Mulberry streets in Downtown Muncie Friday, March 5 and 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. The band performs every other Friday at this venue.

 

The band features Dr. Phil Cooley on piano, Charlie Owen on drums, Tim Van Cleave on vibes and Paul Rhine on doublebass and flute. Enjoy great food and music for a memorable dining experience.

On Sunday, March 7, Live Jazz Tonight will perform at the Kennedy Library in Muncie from 2:30 to 4. A Thelonious Monk tribute is planned, as well as original Paul Rhine compositions and other jazz standards. Come on out and enjoy this free event.

Live Jazz Tonight will return to White River Landing on Charles Street in Muncie on Friday, March 12, performing from 6:30-9:30. The band also performs at Motini's every Saturday from 9 to midnight. Motini's is located above the MT Cup in the Village.

For more information, check out the band's website: www.livejazztonight.net.

 

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