Hey gang! We are going to try some new formats with the newsletter in the upcoming months. New is good! The newsletter has gotten to be so long and detailed we are going to try for short....like something that will only take you 5 min. to read. PLEASE give us feedback on this and other ways to make this newsletter valuable to you and other folks downtown. I need your help with the editing; please send only 4 lines max. for your event and only the current weeks news, also know that I may have to edit it down even further. People have said that the newsletter is so long that they are just deleting it. Ahhhh!! That is not what we want, right?
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell
12th Muncie Children's Museum: Unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box During Friends and Family Fun Night! Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also daily events, call for more info.
12th DOC'S presents Souled Out Band from 9pm-12pm. Adm. $5.00
13th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jazz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
16th Dandelion's Flowers and Gifts are having another fresh cut flower workshop on Tues and Weds, August 17th, from 6-8 p.m. Both classes still have openings. Each "new designer" will create two arrangements and take them home. Call Dandelions @ 289-6363 to enroll.
17th Dandelion's Flowers and Gifts are having another fresh cut flower workshop from 6-8 p.m. Both classes still have openings. Each "new designer" will create two arrangements and take them home. Call Dandelions @ 289-6363 to enroll.
18-21st The Muncie and Anderson Kennel Clubs are putting on their Annual dog show at
the Delaware Country Fairgrounds. We will be trying out a Meet the Breeds event this year on Saturday where people can come and ask questions about different breeds and see the dogs.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
27th YART: 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
27th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by Lina Gordy will lead a full-day knitting workshop for advanced beginners from 9 AM to 3 PM.
SEPTEMBER
13th Gordy Fine Art & Framing offering classes by professional artist Brian Gordy ; beginning Watercolor classes on Tuesday evenings for ten weeks beginning September 13, 2005. Adults and children over 15 who have some drawing skills will be guided through basic techniques for still life and landscape painting. Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor class will be offered on Wednesday evenings for those students with some background in watercolor techniques who wish to develop personal skills and style. Both classes meet from 6 to 8 PM at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company, 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
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OCTOBER
6th The Annual Altrusa Style Show presents: "Red Carpet To Style" at the Horizon Convention Center. Two Shows: Noon Luncheon $25 and 7:00pm Dinner $30.
Several area stores will be showing Fall and Winter fashions. Popular WLBC Morning Show host Steve Lindel will emcee. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to rub elbows with 'Joan
Rivers', 'Opra', etc. (all in fun played by Muncie actors.) Great door prizes, tickets available for fabulous merchandise from local stores. Proceeds benefit Altrusa service projects focused on literacy, youth development and the advancement of women. Thanks for your support!
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support independent business in Muncie.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Thursday, August 04, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 8/5/2005
Please send downtown news and information to nancylnorris@aol.com. This email update is also posted in the News department at www.munciedowntown.com. You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the email list from the website.
Free Friday night movie: A Cinderella Story, at the corner of Walnut and Charles streets in downtown Muncie. Movie begins at dusk.
Downtown Business Council News from Genny Gordy
Downtown merchants may want to mark their calendars for the following advertising opportunities: Info for the Downtown Wrap due to Dawn New by Wednesday the 10th. Send to: denew@bsu.edu. Ads due for Downtown Page by next Friday, the 12th. See your newspaper rep.
Looking ahead: YART will take place in downtown Muncie on Saturday, August 27th from 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
Don't We All Want to be "Destination Businesses"?????
The Uptown Innovation Center in Richmond, IN is offering an exciting series of workshops by nationally-known marketing consultant Joh Schallert. "Increasing Sales and Marketing with Destination Marketing," will be offered on Monday, Aug.15th. Cost is $25. "Destination Creation Workshop" will be offered the following day and is geared toward downtown development professional, economic development directors, city officials & chamber of commerce members. Cost is $249 for this workshop. The final workshop, "Change the Business You Own into the Business You Want: the Powerful, Painless, No-Excuse Method Using Destination Business Reinvention" costs $85, includes workbooks for innovative marketing strategies and the like, and is offered on Wed., Aug. 17th. For more information, contact Main Street Richmond-Wayne County, 765.962.8151.
Please let Genny Gordy know if you're going - there may be car-pooling opportunities for these timely workshops. Her phone # is 284.8422, email: gengor@aol.com.
A new online media outlet has recently launched in Muncie - Visit this wonderfully informative community website at http://www.munciefreepress.com. Muncie Free Press is a news and information source by the people and for the people, offering news, information and conversation. Content is updated daily, so be sure to check it out.
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan. During the 1st Thurs event 5-8pm, Kendrick will have his equipment set up and will be taking photographs of guests.
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell flowers and plant-live paintings will be on display. The public is welcome to 1st Thurs-Aug 4th opening reception to meet the artist from 5-8pm. 224 E. Main St.
3rd-6th Mitchell Place Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Muncie, will host an exhibit of "Art From Kids' Camps" that will feature work from the summer art camps of Bob Hartley (The Artist Within) and Karen Fisher (Art Mart). An opening reception will be Thursday, August 4, 5:30 -- 8:00 PM. This event will coincide with the downtown Rib Fest. So come downtown and see what wonderful art work children can create and enjoy the food at the Rib Fest.
6th Downtown Rib Fest 2005: noon-10pm Admission $2.00 - 12 fabulous bands-great food! Kids under 12 free!
- Kids activities, rock wall, pony rides, inflatable rides and games
- 20 of Indiana's finest Rib Vendors
- Beer Gardens
- Arts and Craft Vendors
- Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
12-1- Bethany Road
1:30- 2:30- Bent River
3:00-4:00- Kayro and the Second Time Around
4:30- 5:30- Flipside
6:00-7:00- Pray for Mojo
7:30- 9:00- Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel
Small Stage
1-2- Artka
2:30-3:30- Joan Hamilton and Greg Tanner
4-5-Mike Martin and Friends
5:30-6:30-Spoonful
7-8- UpDawg
8:30-10- Annex
7th Downtown Rib Fest 2005 11am- 4pm Admission free
- Kids activities, pony rides, rock wall, inflatable rides and games
- 20 of Indiana's finest Rib Vendors
- Beer Gardens
- Arts and Craft Vendors
- Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
11:30-1- Bob Eichhorn Band
1:30-3- Burke and Taylor
3-4 River of Life Choir
Small Stage
All Day Karaoke Contest
$100 first place prize
$50 second place prize
12th Muncie Children's Museum: Unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box During Friends and Family Fun Night! Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum.
Enjoy a healthy snack, meet Stuffee, the blue-haired giant, and unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box to learn about nutrition and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. In addition, a nutritionist from Open Door will read the story, Gregory the Terrible Eater, and talk about the new food pyramid. Friends and Family Fun Night is a dream the Museum staff envisioned last Fall when discussing the need to reach out to better serve the community.
The Muncie Children's Museum is proud to offer educational programming, capable of reaching all children in East Central Indiana. Friends and Family Fun Nights are made possible through the generous support of the Jean and Mora Morris Youth Fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.
To learn more, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660
13th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jaz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
19th
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm. The artist have been busy cleaning their studio's and attics to bring items of art to this fun outdoor event. We will have everything from old art work, pottery, prints, books, brushes, fabric's, mats and frames, stamps and many other art related things for sale at greatly reduced prices.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Wear your poodle skirts and bobby socks. Be ready to eat a "Big Bopper Tenderloin" with a thick chocolate malt. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Have Fun with the Amazing Alphabet, All August at the Muncie Children's Museum! School is just around the corner! Go back to basics and have fun with the amazing alphabet all August at the Museum. Exciting daily activities are Tuesday - Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Detailed daily activities are as follows:
Friday, August 5: Delightful Duck, Duck, Goose Hear the story Ten Little Rubber Duckies by Eric Carle. Then, enjoy a game of Duck, Duck, Goose, a favorite of children young and old.
Saturday, August 6: Enormous Elephant Ears Hear the story The Elephants Child by Rudyard Kipling and make giant elephant ears to wear home.
Sunday, August 7: Finding Flying Fireflies Hear the story The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle and make your own insect-collecting jar to take home.
Tuesday, August 9: Gooey Grape Gummies Help make gooey grape gummy candies to taste test. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 10: Happy Hawaiian Hula Learn about Hula dances in Hawaii. Then make hula skirts and lei necklaces.
Thursday, August 11: Invent an Interesting Igloo Hear the story Building an Igloo by Ulli Stelzer and work in groups to make an igloo.
Friday, August 12: Jolly Jumping Jacks Learn to take your heart rate and participate in a relay including jumping jacks.
Saturday, August 13: Kooky Kid Kaleidoscopes Look through a kaleidoscope and make your own kaleidoscope to enjoy at home.
Sunday, August 14: Little Lively Lemurs Watch a video with lemurs called Soboo's Tails and make a ringtail to wear home as a keepsake.
Tuesday, August 16: Mice Milk Mustaches Hear the story If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff and enjoy a milk and cookies snack. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 17: Nuts, Nails and Newspapers Use newspapers, nuts and nails along with plaster of Paris to make a paperweight.
Thursday, August 18: Odd Ocean Octopus Learn about unusual ocean creatures and create your own sea creature.
Friday, August 19: Pin the Pigtail on the Pig Experience the Pigtails and Hardhats exhibit. Then, play a game of pin the pigtail on the pig.
Saturday, August 20: Queen's Quirky Questions Watch an excerpt from Alice in Wonderland and talk about the questions the Queen of Hearts asks. Then, play a question game.
Sunday, August 21: Restless Rabbit Races Make rabbit ears to wear during some "hopping" relay races.
Tuesday, August 23: Scary Spider Suckers Make a spider sucker to take home and enjoy. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 24: Tiny Toothpick Teepees Make tiny teepees out of toothpicks to take home as a keepsake.
Thursday, August 25: Ultimate Unique Unicorns Learn about fantasy creatures and make a unicorn horn to wear around the Museum.
Friday, August 26: View from a Vacation Van Learn games to play in a van or in a car. These games are great for road trips long and short.
Saturday, August 27: Wacky Water on Wax Participate in an experiment using wax and water-based paint to show that wax resists water and can be used to mask paper.
Sunday, August 28: Xeroxed X-rays and Xylophones Hear the story Xylophone for X-ray Fish by Lisa Charlesworth. Then, color Xeroxed copies of X-ray fish to decorate a homemade xylophone to take home.
Tuesday, August 30: Yummy Yummy Yellow Taste test yummy yellow foods. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 31: Zebra Zone at the Zoo Hear the story Shanti by Maartju Padt and Mylo Freeman. Then, cut out and color your very own zebra.
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SEPTEMBER
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
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OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support small business in Muncie.
Free Friday night movie: A Cinderella Story, at the corner of Walnut and Charles streets in downtown Muncie. Movie begins at dusk.
Downtown Business Council News from Genny Gordy
Downtown merchants may want to mark their calendars for the following advertising opportunities: Info for the Downtown Wrap due to Dawn New by Wednesday the 10th. Send to: denew@bsu.edu. Ads due for Downtown Page by next Friday, the 12th. See your newspaper rep.
Looking ahead: YART will take place in downtown Muncie on Saturday, August 27th from 8 am to 11 pm. Great art for sale, and nothing over $50!!!! For more information contact Luke Lofland at lukelofland@gmail.com.
Don't We All Want to be "Destination Businesses"?????
The Uptown Innovation Center in Richmond, IN is offering an exciting series of workshops by nationally-known marketing consultant Joh Schallert. "Increasing Sales and Marketing with Destination Marketing," will be offered on Monday, Aug.15th. Cost is $25. "Destination Creation Workshop" will be offered the following day and is geared toward downtown development professional, economic development directors, city officials & chamber of commerce members. Cost is $249 for this workshop. The final workshop, "Change the Business You Own into the Business You Want: the Powerful, Painless, No-Excuse Method Using Destination Business Reinvention" costs $85, includes workbooks for innovative marketing strategies and the like, and is offered on Wed., Aug. 17th. For more information, contact Main Street Richmond-Wayne County, 765.962.8151.
Please let Genny Gordy know if you're going - there may be car-pooling opportunities for these timely workshops. Her phone # is 284.8422, email: gengor@aol.com.
A new online media outlet has recently launched in Muncie - Visit this wonderfully informative community website at http://www.munciefreepress.com. Muncie Free Press is a news and information source by the people and for the people, offering news, information and conversation. Content is updated daily, so be sure to check it out.
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan. During the 1st Thurs event 5-8pm, Kendrick will have his equipment set up and will be taking photographs of guests.
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell flowers and plant-live paintings will be on display. The public is welcome to 1st Thurs-Aug 4th opening reception to meet the artist from 5-8pm. 224 E. Main St.
3rd-6th Mitchell Place Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Muncie, will host an exhibit of "Art From Kids' Camps" that will feature work from the summer art camps of Bob Hartley (The Artist Within) and Karen Fisher (Art Mart). An opening reception will be Thursday, August 4, 5:30 -- 8:00 PM. This event will coincide with the downtown Rib Fest. So come downtown and see what wonderful art work children can create and enjoy the food at the Rib Fest.
6th Downtown Rib Fest 2005: noon-10pm Admission $2.00 - 12 fabulous bands-great food! Kids under 12 free!
- Kids activities, rock wall, pony rides, inflatable rides and games
- 20 of Indiana's finest Rib Vendors
- Beer Gardens
- Arts and Craft Vendors
- Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
12-1- Bethany Road
1:30- 2:30- Bent River
3:00-4:00- Kayro and the Second Time Around
4:30- 5:30- Flipside
6:00-7:00- Pray for Mojo
7:30- 9:00- Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel
Small Stage
1-2- Artka
2:30-3:30- Joan Hamilton and Greg Tanner
4-5-Mike Martin and Friends
5:30-6:30-Spoonful
7-8- UpDawg
8:30-10- Annex
7th Downtown Rib Fest 2005 11am- 4pm Admission free
- Kids activities, pony rides, rock wall, inflatable rides and games
- 20 of Indiana's finest Rib Vendors
- Beer Gardens
- Arts and Craft Vendors
- Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
11:30-1- Bob Eichhorn Band
1:30-3- Burke and Taylor
3-4 River of Life Choir
Small Stage
All Day Karaoke Contest
$100 first place prize
$50 second place prize
12th Muncie Children's Museum: Unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box During Friends and Family Fun Night! Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum.
Enjoy a healthy snack, meet Stuffee, the blue-haired giant, and unpack Stuffee's Lunch Box to learn about nutrition and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. In addition, a nutritionist from Open Door will read the story, Gregory the Terrible Eater, and talk about the new food pyramid. Friends and Family Fun Night is a dream the Museum staff envisioned last Fall when discussing the need to reach out to better serve the community.
The Muncie Children's Museum is proud to offer educational programming, capable of reaching all children in East Central Indiana. Friends and Family Fun Nights are made possible through the generous support of the Jean and Mora Morris Youth Fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.
To learn more, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660
13th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jaz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
19th Vera Mae's: Summer Jazz Vignette's Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
19th
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm. The artist have been busy cleaning their studio's and attics to bring items of art to this fun outdoor event. We will have everything from old art work, pottery, prints, books, brushes, fabric's, mats and frames, stamps and many other art related things for sale at greatly reduced prices.
26th 50's Night at Our Daily Bread, Historic Johnson House 322 East Washington Street. Featuring Billy G., formerly of The Platters. Wear your poodle skirts and bobby socks. Be ready to eat a "Big Bopper Tenderloin" with a thick chocolate malt. Fun starts at 6 p.m. Reservations only, call 287-9247.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Have Fun with the Amazing Alphabet, All August at the Muncie Children's Museum! School is just around the corner! Go back to basics and have fun with the amazing alphabet all August at the Museum. Exciting daily activities are Tuesday - Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Detailed daily activities are as follows:
Friday, August 5: Delightful Duck, Duck, Goose Hear the story Ten Little Rubber Duckies by Eric Carle. Then, enjoy a game of Duck, Duck, Goose, a favorite of children young and old.
Saturday, August 6: Enormous Elephant Ears Hear the story The Elephants Child by Rudyard Kipling and make giant elephant ears to wear home.
Sunday, August 7: Finding Flying Fireflies Hear the story The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle and make your own insect-collecting jar to take home.
Tuesday, August 9: Gooey Grape Gummies Help make gooey grape gummy candies to taste test. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 10: Happy Hawaiian Hula Learn about Hula dances in Hawaii. Then make hula skirts and lei necklaces.
Thursday, August 11: Invent an Interesting Igloo Hear the story Building an Igloo by Ulli Stelzer and work in groups to make an igloo.
Friday, August 12: Jolly Jumping Jacks Learn to take your heart rate and participate in a relay including jumping jacks.
Saturday, August 13: Kooky Kid Kaleidoscopes Look through a kaleidoscope and make your own kaleidoscope to enjoy at home.
Sunday, August 14: Little Lively Lemurs Watch a video with lemurs called Soboo's Tails and make a ringtail to wear home as a keepsake.
Tuesday, August 16: Mice Milk Mustaches Hear the story If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff and enjoy a milk and cookies snack. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 17: Nuts, Nails and Newspapers Use newspapers, nuts and nails along with plaster of Paris to make a paperweight.
Thursday, August 18: Odd Ocean Octopus Learn about unusual ocean creatures and create your own sea creature.
Friday, August 19: Pin the Pigtail on the Pig Experience the Pigtails and Hardhats exhibit. Then, play a game of pin the pigtail on the pig.
Saturday, August 20: Queen's Quirky Questions Watch an excerpt from Alice in Wonderland and talk about the questions the Queen of Hearts asks. Then, play a question game.
Sunday, August 21: Restless Rabbit Races Make rabbit ears to wear during some "hopping" relay races.
Tuesday, August 23: Scary Spider Suckers Make a spider sucker to take home and enjoy. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 24: Tiny Toothpick Teepees Make tiny teepees out of toothpicks to take home as a keepsake.
Thursday, August 25: Ultimate Unique Unicorns Learn about fantasy creatures and make a unicorn horn to wear around the Museum.
Friday, August 26: View from a Vacation Van Learn games to play in a van or in a car. These games are great for road trips long and short.
Saturday, August 27: Wacky Water on Wax Participate in an experiment using wax and water-based paint to show that wax resists water and can be used to mask paper.
Sunday, August 28: Xeroxed X-rays and Xylophones Hear the story Xylophone for X-ray Fish by Lisa Charlesworth. Then, color Xeroxed copies of X-ray fish to decorate a homemade xylophone to take home.
Tuesday, August 30: Yummy Yummy Yellow Taste test yummy yellow foods. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
Wednesday, August 31: Zebra Zone at the Zoo Hear the story Shanti by Maartju Padt and Mylo Freeman. Then, cut out and color your very own zebra.
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SEPTEMBER
18 & 19 Old Washington Street Festival, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon-5
Be a part of all the excitement and festivities during the Annual Old Washington Street Festival to be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets. The primary focus of the Old Washington Street Festival is on the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Home tours and a walking tour extend the bounds of the Festival to approximately fourteen square blocks. At the hub of the Festival on Washington Street are demonstrations of crafts contemporary to the turn of the century, arts and crafts displays, musical entertainment, an ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, a milk wagon and a hand-drawn fire pumper to take visitors back to the gas boom era. We expect the variety of attractions to draw over 8,000 people.
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OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair 409 S. Liberty Muncie IN 47305 765-228-1247 pdubbs81@aol.com
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The charm of Muncie's historic Downtown District is that its businesses are independently owned and operated. Please shop locally and support small business in Muncie.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Lynyrd Skynyrd to Headline End of Summer Jam
Press Release
July 29, 2005
For Immediate Release
From: Brian Lough
Director, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership
765-282-7897 Brilough@aol.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd to Headline Jam
Muncie, IN -- Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline this year's "End-of-Summer" Jam.
The concert will be held in the streets of downtown Muncie on Saturday, September 24th. Tickets will go on sale August 15th at 10am through all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com.
The opening act will be rock group Foghat.
Reserved seat tickets are $40, $30, and $25. A limited number of lawn seats will be available for $20.
The Southern rock group with 18 gold and 12 platinum albums, consistently has drawn capacity crowds with every performance given since reforming in 1987, a full decade after the Freebird fell from the sky, taking the lives of founding members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines.
Ronnie's brother, Johnny Van Zant has been fronting the band, keeping rock classics like Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Three Steps, You Got That Right, That Smell and the rock anthem Freebird alive and well. Two original members, guitar-great Gary Rossington and founding keyboardist Billy Powell support Van Zant.
A recent USA Today readers' poll ranked Lynyrd Skynyrd as the 16th greatest rock and roll band of all-time.
The 70's rock group Foghat will open the evening at 7:00pm with hits like Fool for the City and Slow Ride.
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July 29, 2005
For Immediate Release
From: Brian Lough
Director, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership
765-282-7897 Brilough@aol.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd to Headline Jam
Muncie, IN -- Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline this year's "End-of-Summer" Jam.
The concert will be held in the streets of downtown Muncie on Saturday, September 24th. Tickets will go on sale August 15th at 10am through all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com.
The opening act will be rock group Foghat.
Reserved seat tickets are $40, $30, and $25. A limited number of lawn seats will be available for $20.
The Southern rock group with 18 gold and 12 platinum albums, consistently has drawn capacity crowds with every performance given since reforming in 1987, a full decade after the Freebird fell from the sky, taking the lives of founding members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines.
Ronnie's brother, Johnny Van Zant has been fronting the band, keeping rock classics like Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Three Steps, You Got That Right, That Smell and the rock anthem Freebird alive and well. Two original members, guitar-great Gary Rossington and founding keyboardist Billy Powell support Van Zant.
A recent USA Today readers' poll ranked Lynyrd Skynyrd as the 16th greatest rock and roll band of all-time.
The 70's rock group Foghat will open the evening at 7:00pm with hits like Fool for the City and Slow Ride.
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Friday, July 29, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 7/29/2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Next week send your downtown news to : info@munciedowntown.co----THANKS!
Downtown Business Council meeting: Everyone is invited!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
7:30 am - Donuts & coffee provided
Star Press Conference Room
Marketing Presentation by Ben Delk, Standt's
Business Focus on The Blue Bottle by Tom Steiner
***Bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, etc., for the
Networking Table***
For more information contact Genny Gordy, chair, 284-8422 or gengor@aol.com
Exciting news for our Downtown Business Council: we have seated our Executive Committee, and have held our first meeting. They have already tackled the fine tuning of our Mission Statement, discussed our Flowers, Cleanliness & Snow Removal challenges, and are looking forward to a strategic planning session in the fall. A full report will be given at the next membership meeting on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, @ 7:30 AM, Star Press Conference room. A big thanks to our new Excom members for their committment to downtown development efforts!
Our Exec. committee:
Jay Auxier Kirk's Bike Shop
Andrea Allen Star Press, Marketing Comm.
Terry Bailey Cornerstone Center, Holiday Comm.
Tom Buczek Merchant's Bank, Marketing Chair
Roy Budd Energize ECI
Rod Crossman Wishbone Gifts, DBC Co-chair, Events
Genny Gordy Gordy Fine Art & Framing; DBC chair
Bob Hartley The Artist Within
Robert Kvam ArtsWalk Coordinator; BSU liason
Teri Lambert Minnetrista
Traci Lutton Economic Develop.Alliance, Chamber
Jim Mansfield Muncie Visitor's Bureau
Tom Steiner Blue Bottle ,Holiday & Membership Chair
Brenda West Walnut Crossing project
Cheryl Crowder Downtown Development liason
Brian Lough Director, Downtown Development
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
Free Friday night movie: American Graffiti, at the corner of Walnut and Charles street downtown Muncie at dusk.
JULY
29th Vera Mae’s Mid-Summer Jazz Vignette’s Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Larry McWilliams on trumpet. 6:30pm-9:30pm. No Cover Charge; reservations taken for dining guests ONLY. 765-747-4941
1st-30th Gordy’s Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking.
1st-30th FB Fogg : featuring Amy Greely Jewelry this month. – Among other treasures from East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Naot Shoes, while they last, are 50% off.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery Members Exhibit. www.mitchellplacegallery.com
28th-30th Muncie Civic Theatre presents Into The Woods. Cost is $18 adults, $12 college, $5 for high school students. Show starts at 8pm.
30th Minnestrista: Free concert featuring, rockin’ country music with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.. Free parking at Central HS and Northside Elementary School, ride the MITS trolley free to Minnestrista. Take your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets, to really enjoy the festive evening.
30th Muncie Children’s Museum Pigtails and Hardhats Exhibit, grand opening at the Muncie Children's Museum. The first 100 children entering the Museum will receive a free gift to celebrate this new exhibit. Free gift offer excludes field trip groups.
Construction is fun! Pigtails and Hardhats is an exciting interactive exhibit allowing children to explore the world of construction, introducing them to the people and materials needed to construct a house, the different trades involved and the tools for those trades. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan. During the 1st Thurs event 5-8pm, Kendrick will have his equipment set up and will be taking photographs of guests.
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell flowers and plant-live paintings will be on display. The public is welcome to 1st Thurs-Aug 4th opening reception to meet the artist from 5-8pm. 224 E. Main St.
3rd-6th Mitchell Place Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Muncie, will host an exhibit of "Art From Kids' Camps" that will feature work from the summer art camps of Bob Hartley (The Artist Within) and Karen Fisher (Art Mart). An opening reception will be Thursday, August 4, 5:30 -- 8:00 PM. This event will coincide with the downtown Rib Fest. So come downtown and see what wonderful art work children can create and enjoy the food at the Rib Fest.
6th Downtown Rib Fest 2005: noon-10pm Admission $2.00 - 12 fabulous bands-great food! Kids under 12 free!
• Kids activities, rock wall, pony rides, inflatable rides and games
• 20 of Indiana’s finest Rib Vendors
• Beer Gardens
• Arts and Craft Vendors
• Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
12-1- Bethany Road
1:30- 2:30- Bent River
3:00-4:00- Kayro and the Second Time Around
4:30- 5:30- Flipside
6:00-7:00- Pray for Mojo
7:30- 9:00- Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel
Small Stage
1-2- Artka
2:30-3:30- Joan Hamilton and Greg Tanner
4-5-Mike Martin and Friends
5:30-6:30-Spoonful
7-8- UpDawg
8:30-10- Annex
7th Downtown Rib Fest 2005 11am- 4pm Admission free
• Kids activities, pony rides, rock wall, inflatable rides and games
• 20 of Indiana’s finest Rib Vendors
• Beer Gardens
• Arts and Craft Vendors
• Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
11:30-1- Bob Eichhorn Band
1:30-3- Burke and Taylor
3-4 River of Life Choir
Small Stage
All Day Karaoke Contest
$100 first place prize
$50 second place prize
12th Muncie Children’s Museum: Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children’s Museum. Friends and Family Fun Night is a dream the Museum staff envisioned last Fall when discussing the need to reach out to better serve the community. The Muncie Children’s Museum is proud to offer educational programming, capable of reaching all children in East Central Indiana. Friends and Family Fun Nights are made possible through the generous support of the Jean and Mora Morris Youth Fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.
To learn more, contact the Muncie Children’s Museum at (765) 286-1660
13th Vera Mae’s: Summer Jazz Vignette’s Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jaz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
19th Vera Mae’s: Summer Jazz Vignette’s Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm. The artist have been busy cleaning their studio’s and attics to bring items of art to this fun outdoor event. We will have everything from old art work, pottery, prints, books, brushes, fabric’s, mats and frames, stamps and many other art related things for sale at greatly reduced prices.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Next week send your downtown news to : info@munciedowntown.co----THANKS!
Downtown Business Council meeting: Everyone is invited!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
7:30 am - Donuts & coffee provided
Star Press Conference Room
Marketing Presentation by Ben Delk, Standt's
Business Focus on The Blue Bottle by Tom Steiner
***Bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, etc., for the
Networking Table***
For more information contact Genny Gordy, chair, 284-8422 or gengor@aol.com
Exciting news for our Downtown Business Council: we have seated our Executive Committee, and have held our first meeting. They have already tackled the fine tuning of our Mission Statement, discussed our Flowers, Cleanliness & Snow Removal challenges, and are looking forward to a strategic planning session in the fall. A full report will be given at the next membership meeting on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, @ 7:30 AM, Star Press Conference room. A big thanks to our new Excom members for their committment to downtown development efforts!
Our Exec. committee:
Jay Auxier Kirk's Bike Shop
Andrea Allen Star Press, Marketing Comm.
Terry Bailey Cornerstone Center, Holiday Comm.
Tom Buczek Merchant's Bank, Marketing Chair
Roy Budd Energize ECI
Rod Crossman Wishbone Gifts, DBC Co-chair, Events
Genny Gordy Gordy Fine Art & Framing; DBC chair
Bob Hartley The Artist Within
Robert Kvam ArtsWalk Coordinator; BSU liason
Teri Lambert Minnetrista
Traci Lutton Economic Develop.Alliance, Chamber
Jim Mansfield Muncie Visitor's Bureau
Tom Steiner Blue Bottle ,Holiday & Membership Chair
Brenda West Walnut Crossing project
Cheryl Crowder Downtown Development liason
Brian Lough Director, Downtown Development
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
Free Friday night movie: American Graffiti, at the corner of Walnut and Charles street downtown Muncie at dusk.
JULY
29th Vera Mae’s Mid-Summer Jazz Vignette’s Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Larry McWilliams on trumpet. 6:30pm-9:30pm. No Cover Charge; reservations taken for dining guests ONLY. 765-747-4941
1st-30th Gordy’s Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking.
1st-30th FB Fogg : featuring Amy Greely Jewelry this month. – Among other treasures from East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Naot Shoes, while they last, are 50% off.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery Members Exhibit. www.mitchellplacegallery.com
28th-30th Muncie Civic Theatre presents Into The Woods. Cost is $18 adults, $12 college, $5 for high school students. Show starts at 8pm.
30th Minnestrista: Free concert featuring, rockin’ country music with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.. Free parking at Central HS and Northside Elementary School, ride the MITS trolley free to Minnestrista. Take your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets, to really enjoy the festive evening.
30th Muncie Children’s Museum Pigtails and Hardhats Exhibit, grand opening at the Muncie Children's Museum. The first 100 children entering the Museum will receive a free gift to celebrate this new exhibit. Free gift offer excludes field trip groups.
Construction is fun! Pigtails and Hardhats is an exciting interactive exhibit allowing children to explore the world of construction, introducing them to the people and materials needed to construct a house, the different trades involved and the tools for those trades. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
AUGUST
1st-27 Artist Within: presenting artist/photographer Kendrick Shadoan. During the 1st Thurs event 5-8pm, Kendrick will have his equipment set up and will be taking photographs of guests.
1st-31st Gordy Fine Art & Framing: exhibit of Lynette Whitesell flowers and plant-live paintings will be on display. The public is welcome to 1st Thurs-Aug 4th opening reception to meet the artist from 5-8pm. 224 E. Main St.
3rd-6th Mitchell Place Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Muncie, will host an exhibit of "Art From Kids' Camps" that will feature work from the summer art camps of Bob Hartley (The Artist Within) and Karen Fisher (Art Mart). An opening reception will be Thursday, August 4, 5:30 -- 8:00 PM. This event will coincide with the downtown Rib Fest. So come downtown and see what wonderful art work children can create and enjoy the food at the Rib Fest.
6th Downtown Rib Fest 2005: noon-10pm Admission $2.00 - 12 fabulous bands-great food! Kids under 12 free!
• Kids activities, rock wall, pony rides, inflatable rides and games
• 20 of Indiana’s finest Rib Vendors
• Beer Gardens
• Arts and Craft Vendors
• Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
12-1- Bethany Road
1:30- 2:30- Bent River
3:00-4:00- Kayro and the Second Time Around
4:30- 5:30- Flipside
6:00-7:00- Pray for Mojo
7:30- 9:00- Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel
Small Stage
1-2- Artka
2:30-3:30- Joan Hamilton and Greg Tanner
4-5-Mike Martin and Friends
5:30-6:30-Spoonful
7-8- UpDawg
8:30-10- Annex
7th Downtown Rib Fest 2005 11am- 4pm Admission free
• Kids activities, pony rides, rock wall, inflatable rides and games
• 20 of Indiana’s finest Rib Vendors
• Beer Gardens
• Arts and Craft Vendors
• Not-for Profit and Information Booths
Big Stage
11:30-1- Bob Eichhorn Band
1:30-3- Burke and Taylor
3-4 River of Life Choir
Small Stage
All Day Karaoke Contest
$100 first place prize
$50 second place prize
12th Muncie Children’s Museum: Enjoy food, friends, fun and free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children’s Museum. Friends and Family Fun Night is a dream the Museum staff envisioned last Fall when discussing the need to reach out to better serve the community. The Muncie Children’s Museum is proud to offer educational programming, capable of reaching all children in East Central Indiana. Friends and Family Fun Nights are made possible through the generous support of the Jean and Mora Morris Youth Fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.
To learn more, contact the Muncie Children’s Museum at (765) 286-1660
13th Vera Mae’s: Summer Jazz Vignette’s Frank Puzzullo duo featuring Jaz Vocalist Paula Owen. 6:30pm-9:30pm, No Cover Charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 765-747-4941.
19th Vera Mae’s: Summer Jazz Vignette’s Frank Puzzullo Duo featuring Hans Sturm on string Bass. 6:30pm-9:30pm, no cover charge, reservations taken for dining guests only. 747-4941
20th Artworks: annual Artist Attic event from 8:00am-4:00pm. The artist have been busy cleaning their studio’s and attics to bring items of art to this fun outdoor event. We will have everything from old art work, pottery, prints, books, brushes, fabric’s, mats and frames, stamps and many other art related things for sale at greatly reduced prices.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Friday, July 22, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 7/22/2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Send news to NancyLNorris@aol.com
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
JULY
1st-30th Gordy's Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking.
1st-30th FB Fogg : featuring Amy Greely Jewelry this month. - Among other treasures from East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Naot Shoes, while they last, are 50% off.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery Members Exhibit. www.mitchellplacegallery.com
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
25th-29th Muncie Children's Museum Around the World Camp. Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world in just five days!
26th Minnestrista Pond Pals - Program for 3 Year-Olds Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
30th Muncie Children's Museum Pigtails and Hardhats Exhibit
Grand Opening July 30
at the Muncie Children's Museum
Caution: Pigs at Work! Grab your hardhat, strap on your tool belt and head to the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, July 30 for the grand opening of the new Pigtails and Hardhats exhibit. Don't delay! The first 100 children entering the Museum will receive a free gift to celebrate this new exhibit. Free gift offer excludes field trip groups.
Construction is fun! Pigtails and Hardhats is an exciting interactive exhibit allowing children to explore the world of construction, introducing them to the people and materials needed to construct a house, the different trades involved and the tools for those trades. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
AUGUST
3rd-6th Mitchell Place Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Muncie, will host an exhibit of "Art From Kids' Camps" that will feature work from the summer art camps of Bob Hartley (The Artist Within) and Karen Fisher (Art Mart). An opening reception will be Thursday, August 4, 5:30 -- 8:00 PM. This event will coincide with the downtown Rib Fest. So come downtown and see what wonderful art work children can create and enjoy the food at the Rib Fest.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Send news to NancyLNorris@aol.com
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
JULY
1st-30th Gordy's Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking.
1st-30th FB Fogg : featuring Amy Greely Jewelry this month. - Among other treasures from East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Naot Shoes, while they last, are 50% off.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery Members Exhibit. www.mitchellplacegallery.com
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
25th-29th Muncie Children's Museum Around the World Camp. Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world in just five days!
26th Minnestrista Pond Pals - Program for 3 Year-Olds Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
30th Muncie Children's Museum Pigtails and Hardhats Exhibit
Grand Opening July 30
at the Muncie Children's Museum
Caution: Pigs at Work! Grab your hardhat, strap on your tool belt and head to the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, July 30 for the grand opening of the new Pigtails and Hardhats exhibit. Don't delay! The first 100 children entering the Museum will receive a free gift to celebrate this new exhibit. Free gift offer excludes field trip groups.
Construction is fun! Pigtails and Hardhats is an exciting interactive exhibit allowing children to explore the world of construction, introducing them to the people and materials needed to construct a house, the different trades involved and the tools for those trades. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
AUGUST
3rd-6th Mitchell Place Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102, Muncie, will host an exhibit of "Art From Kids' Camps" that will feature work from the summer art camps of Bob Hartley (The Artist Within) and Karen Fisher (Art Mart). An opening reception will be Thursday, August 4, 5:30 -- 8:00 PM. This event will coincide with the downtown Rib Fest. So come downtown and see what wonderful art work children can create and enjoy the food at the Rib Fest.
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Friday, July 08, 2005
News from Downtown Muncie 7/8/2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Tonight's Free Friday Movie is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The movies are shown on the big white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets; Free; at dusk. Sponsored by Mutual Federal Savings Band and Downtown Development.
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
A note from Genny Gordy, Chair Downtown Business Council:
We have several active committees now working on issues from Christmas to marketing to snow removal. If you want to help steer the development of our downtown, please sign on to a committee! At this point, we are seeking individuals who would like to serve on our first Executive Committee. This committee will oversee the various functions of Downtown Business Council, set policies, and arrange our first elections, hopefully by December.
You could serve a term as short as 5 months (until elections), or longer, based on what this committee decides are terms, and election results, of course. The Executive Committee will truly be a working committee, meaning, we have much work to do in these first months! We'll meet regularly, perhaps every 2 weeks, but will do our best to stick to a one-hour meeting time. If you are interested in a leadership position, play well with others, and can commit one to two hours a week to DBC, this message is for you!
While we will be asking for representation from several specific organizations, two or three spots are open for members-at-large. How about YOU?!!! Please email a short statement of interest to me at: gengor@aol.com, or call 284-8422 to offer your much-appreciated services!
I look forward to working with you! Genny
Old National: Doug Lippert of Old National removed a section of fence from our parking area that fronts on Walnut at Charles, then added mulch and flower pots to make it a walkway in order for downtown visitors to easily get to and from their cars when using our lot. He is going to add pavers soon to make it an 'official' walkway.
JULY
1st-30th Gordy's Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking.
1st-30th FB Fogg : featuring Amy Greely Jewelry this month. - Among other treasures from East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Naot Shoes, while they last, are 50% off.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery Members Exhibit. www.mitchellplacegallery.com
8th Minnestrista Fire Sprite Picnic 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Boys ages 3-5 are invited to join the Fire Sprite ranks! Come for a picnic in the meadow. We will search for forest friends under rocks and toadstools and create a Fire Sprite hat to complete our afternoon. Due to limited space, siblings who attend must also register and pay. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
8th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fire Sprite Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boys ages 6-16 can become part of the folklore at Oakhurst Gardens. Come creep around the gardens and woods in search of treasures hidden under rocks and toadstools. Boys will learn stories about mischievous and cunning pixies, create a Fire Sprite lantern, and race around the meadow in search of friendly elves hiding along the wood's edge. Price: Members, $15 per child; non-members, $25 per child
9th Minnestrista Preschool Fairy Tea Session 1: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Session 2: 1-2 p.m.
Join us for a special event planned just for them. The preschool fairy teas are for girls ages 3-5 and must be accompanied by an adult. Young fairies will dance around the garden and have a summer tea in the meadow. Due to limited space, siblings who attend must also register and pay.
9th Muncie Children's Museum: featured state, Illinois - Able Lincoln's Hat
Learn about Abe Lincoln and his famous hat. Then, make a hat and create silhouettes.
10th Muncie Children's Museum: featured state, South Carolina - Crab Kickball
Learn about South Carolina, the crab and play crab kickball.
11th- 15th Muncie Children's Museum: Wacky Art Camp Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
12th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state, Georgia - Just Peachy
Learn about Georgia and make a peachy treat. This activity costs and additional $1.00 to participate.
13th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Florida - Alligator Puppets
Learn about Florida and make an alligator puppet to take home.
14th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Mississippi - River Run
Learn about the Mississippi River and learn about rivers and erosion through fun experiments.
14th Minnestrista Quilters' Celebration 2005 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We will travel to Marion, Indiana to visit the Quilters Hall of Fame located in the Marie Webster House, a national historic landmark. Following lunch and a tour of Marion's Wilson-Vaughan Historic Hostess House, we'll tour some other Marion sites displaying quilts as part of the celebration. Price: Members, $35 per person; non-members, $45 per person. Price includes lunch.
15th Danners Books & Gifts 10:30 p.m. - midnight a Harry Potter Party. It will be outside in the store's parking lot at 1316 N. Wheeling Ave. The HP Party will have a carnival atmosphere with lots of Harry Potter inspired booths such as Honeydukes Sweet Shoppe, Olivander's Wands and Gringott's Bank plus many others. Bob Walsh will be bringing his Baskin-Robbins goodies and Brenda West and her family will have their gourmet popcorn. There is no charge to come, but the booths have small participation fees. At midnight plus 1 second, Danner's staff and volunteers will be passing out pre-paid copies of the sixth Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
15th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Tennessee - Line Dancing
Learn about Tennessee and learn a simple line dance.
16th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Alabama - Sugar Cane
Learn about Alabama and sugar cane. Enjoy the sweet taste of sugar cane.
16th Minnestrista Unique Irwin Gardens - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This private garden was created in 1911 and was based on an Italian garden located in Pompeii. Learn from the horticulturist about the formal flower gardens, shrubs, and herb gardens. Relax during lunch at the Columbus Inn Tea Room and finish off the trip with a stroll through the Columbus Historical Society Museum's herb garden maintained by Master Gardeners. Price: Members, $25 per person; non-members, $35 per person. Price includes lunch.
17th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Washington - Apple Taste Testing
18th - 22nd Muncie Children's Museum: Building Fun & Games Camp. Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
19th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Arizona - Chips and Salsa
Learn about Arizona and western cuisine. Then, enjoy chips and salsa. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
20th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Oregon - Totem Poles
Learn about Oregon and make totem poles.
23th Minnestrista Richmond IN, Hot Glass Artist, Steve Sizelove workshop 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of working with glass to make solid pieces (like jewelry). Steve will emphasize safe working habits while participants explore the properties of clear and colored glass. Participants will finish the workshop having made pieces to take home. Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005
24th Minnestrista, another glass workshop by Steve Sizelove 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Gain a better understanding of glass art by working on hollow pieces (like a small bottle). Participants will explore how the base shape of a bubble can become any hollow form--from goblets to sculptures. Participants will finish the workshop having made at least one hollow
piece to take home (or at least having tried to--this isn't easy!). Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005.
25th-29th Muncie Children's Museum Around the World Camp. Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world in just five days!
26th Minnestrista Pond Pals - Program for 3 Year-Olds Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
30th Muncie Children's Museum Pigtails and Hardhats Exhibit
Grand Opening July 30 at the Muncie Children's Museum
Caution: Pigs at Work! Grab your hardhat, strap on your tool belt and head to the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, July 30 for the grand opening of the new Pigtails and Hardhats exhibit. Don't delay! The first 100 children entering the Museum will receive a free gift to celebrate this new exhibit. Free gift offer excludes field trip groups. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Tonight's Free Friday Movie is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The movies are shown on the big white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets; Free; at dusk. Sponsored by Mutual Federal Savings Band and Downtown Development.
The Downtown Data Center now offers internet dialup and broadband services! To check availability, visit www.downtowndatacenter.com. Downtown Data Center also provides internet consulting, web hosting, and managed server solutions, served locally from Downtown Muncie.
A note from Genny Gordy, Chair Downtown Business Council:
We have several active committees now working on issues from Christmas to marketing to snow removal. If you want to help steer the development of our downtown, please sign on to a committee! At this point, we are seeking individuals who would like to serve on our first Executive Committee. This committee will oversee the various functions of Downtown Business Council, set policies, and arrange our first elections, hopefully by December.
You could serve a term as short as 5 months (until elections), or longer, based on what this committee decides are terms, and election results, of course. The Executive Committee will truly be a working committee, meaning, we have much work to do in these first months! We'll meet regularly, perhaps every 2 weeks, but will do our best to stick to a one-hour meeting time. If you are interested in a leadership position, play well with others, and can commit one to two hours a week to DBC, this message is for you!
While we will be asking for representation from several specific organizations, two or three spots are open for members-at-large. How about YOU?!!! Please email a short statement of interest to me at: gengor@aol.com, or call 284-8422 to offer your much-appreciated services!
I look forward to working with you! Genny
Old National: Doug Lippert of Old National removed a section of fence from our parking area that fronts on Walnut at Charles, then added mulch and flower pots to make it a walkway in order for downtown visitors to easily get to and from their cars when using our lot. He is going to add pavers soon to make it an 'official' walkway.
JULY
1st-30th Gordy's Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking.
1st-30th FB Fogg : featuring Amy Greely Jewelry this month. - Among other treasures from East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Naot Shoes, while they last, are 50% off.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery Members Exhibit. www.mitchellplacegallery.com
8th Minnestrista Fire Sprite Picnic 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Boys ages 3-5 are invited to join the Fire Sprite ranks! Come for a picnic in the meadow. We will search for forest friends under rocks and toadstools and create a Fire Sprite hat to complete our afternoon. Due to limited space, siblings who attend must also register and pay. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
8th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fire Sprite Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boys ages 6-16 can become part of the folklore at Oakhurst Gardens. Come creep around the gardens and woods in search of treasures hidden under rocks and toadstools. Boys will learn stories about mischievous and cunning pixies, create a Fire Sprite lantern, and race around the meadow in search of friendly elves hiding along the wood's edge. Price: Members, $15 per child; non-members, $25 per child
9th Minnestrista Preschool Fairy Tea Session 1: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Session 2: 1-2 p.m.
Join us for a special event planned just for them. The preschool fairy teas are for girls ages 3-5 and must be accompanied by an adult. Young fairies will dance around the garden and have a summer tea in the meadow. Due to limited space, siblings who attend must also register and pay.
9th Muncie Children's Museum: featured state, Illinois - Able Lincoln's Hat
Learn about Abe Lincoln and his famous hat. Then, make a hat and create silhouettes.
10th Muncie Children's Museum: featured state, South Carolina - Crab Kickball
Learn about South Carolina, the crab and play crab kickball.
11th- 15th Muncie Children's Museum: Wacky Art Camp Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
12th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state, Georgia - Just Peachy
Learn about Georgia and make a peachy treat. This activity costs and additional $1.00 to participate.
13th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Florida - Alligator Puppets
Learn about Florida and make an alligator puppet to take home.
14th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Mississippi - River Run
Learn about the Mississippi River and learn about rivers and erosion through fun experiments.
14th Minnestrista Quilters' Celebration 2005 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We will travel to Marion, Indiana to visit the Quilters Hall of Fame located in the Marie Webster House, a national historic landmark. Following lunch and a tour of Marion's Wilson-Vaughan Historic Hostess House, we'll tour some other Marion sites displaying quilts as part of the celebration. Price: Members, $35 per person; non-members, $45 per person. Price includes lunch.
15th Danners Books & Gifts 10:30 p.m. - midnight a Harry Potter Party. It will be outside in the store's parking lot at 1316 N. Wheeling Ave. The HP Party will have a carnival atmosphere with lots of Harry Potter inspired booths such as Honeydukes Sweet Shoppe, Olivander's Wands and Gringott's Bank plus many others. Bob Walsh will be bringing his Baskin-Robbins goodies and Brenda West and her family will have their gourmet popcorn. There is no charge to come, but the booths have small participation fees. At midnight plus 1 second, Danner's staff and volunteers will be passing out pre-paid copies of the sixth Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
15th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Tennessee - Line Dancing
Learn about Tennessee and learn a simple line dance.
16th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Alabama - Sugar Cane
Learn about Alabama and sugar cane. Enjoy the sweet taste of sugar cane.
16th Minnestrista Unique Irwin Gardens - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This private garden was created in 1911 and was based on an Italian garden located in Pompeii. Learn from the horticulturist about the formal flower gardens, shrubs, and herb gardens. Relax during lunch at the Columbus Inn Tea Room and finish off the trip with a stroll through the Columbus Historical Society Museum's herb garden maintained by Master Gardeners. Price: Members, $25 per person; non-members, $35 per person. Price includes lunch.
17th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Washington - Apple Taste Testing
18th - 22nd Muncie Children's Museum: Building Fun & Games Camp. Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
19th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Arizona - Chips and Salsa
Learn about Arizona and western cuisine. Then, enjoy chips and salsa. This activity costs an additional $1.00 to participate.
20th Muncie Children's Museum, featured state: Oregon - Totem Poles
Learn about Oregon and make totem poles.
23th Minnestrista Richmond IN, Hot Glass Artist, Steve Sizelove workshop 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of working with glass to make solid pieces (like jewelry). Steve will emphasize safe working habits while participants explore the properties of clear and colored glass. Participants will finish the workshop having made pieces to take home. Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005
24th Minnestrista, another glass workshop by Steve Sizelove 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Gain a better understanding of glass art by working on hollow pieces (like a small bottle). Participants will explore how the base shape of a bubble can become any hollow form--from goblets to sculptures. Participants will finish the workshop having made at least one hollow
piece to take home (or at least having tried to--this isn't easy!). Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005.
25th-29th Muncie Children's Museum Around the World Camp. Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world in just five days!
26th Minnestrista Pond Pals - Program for 3 Year-Olds Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
30th Muncie Children's Museum Pigtails and Hardhats Exhibit
Grand Opening July 30 at the Muncie Children's Museum
Caution: Pigs at Work! Grab your hardhat, strap on your tool belt and head to the Muncie Children's Museum on Saturday, July 30 for the grand opening of the new Pigtails and Hardhats exhibit. Don't delay! The first 100 children entering the Museum will receive a free gift to celebrate this new exhibit. Free gift offer excludes field trip groups. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc. To learn more, call the Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Friday, July 01, 2005
Downtown News 7/1/2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!! H A P P Y I N D E P E N D E N C E D A Y ! ! !
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com. NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks!
Tonight's Free Friday Movie is Scooby Doo 2. The movies are shown on the big white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets; Free; at dusk.
An October event that you will want to sign up for now: 7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY
WATERMEDIA 2005: A JURIED REGIONAL EXHIBITION
CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
ENTRY MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 15, 2005.
The exhibit is October 5-28, 2005
Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Thursday, October 6, 2005, 5-8 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY This exhibition is open to all artists, 18 years of age and over, who presently live in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, or Kentucky.
AWARDS Approximately $1200 in cash and purchase awards will be available.
JUROR Pat San Soucie graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in applied art. Her work is in museums, as well as corporate and private collections across the country. http://www.patsansoucie.com/
For more information, a prospectus and entry forms go to our website at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
JULY
2nd at DOC's a benefit for Creative Opportunity Center. Feature performances by Mike Martin and many more. 2 pm, donations accepted.
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
4th Muncie's Set the Night to Music starting around 9:00 pm at Central High School grounds, audio available on 104.1 WLBC, 93.5 and 96.7, 101.7 and 104.9. The Muncie Astronomy club will have telescopes available for free public viewing of the night sky at Minnestrista.
1st-30th Gordy's Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking. Opening reception will be July 7th 5-8pm.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom. Opening reception July 7th 5-8pm. Also being featured on at the opening reception, is the work of students of bead artist Heidi Hale.
5th-7th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fairy Workshops
Session 1: 9-11 a.m.; Session 2: 2-4 p.m.
Fairy Workshops are a three-day series of dance workshops for children who wish to perform as fairies in A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk, an annual event presented by Minnetrista and Muncie Ballet Studio. Children ages 6-16 are eligible to participate as fairies and will develop their own fairy personality. Young ladies ages 17 and 18 can participate as fairy helpers. Price: Members, $30 per child; non-members, $45 per child; fairy wings (optional), $10 each
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown. Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
7th Minnestrista Fun with Felt - Toddler Program
Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
8th Minnestrista Fire Sprite Picnic 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Boys ages 3-5 are invited to join the Fire Sprite ranks! Come for a picnic in the meadow. We will search for forest friends under rocks and toadstools and create a Fire Sprite hat to complete our afternoon. Due to limited space, siblings who attend must also register and pay. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
8th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fire Sprite Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Boys ages 6-16 can become part of the folklore at Oakhurst Gardens. Come creep around the gardens and woods in search of treasures hidden under rocks and toadstools. Boys will learn stories about mischievous and cunning pixies, create a Fire Sprite lantern, and race around the meadow in search of friendly elves hiding along the wood's edge. Price: Members, $15 per child; non-members, $25 per child
9th Minnestrista Preschool Fairy Tea Session 1: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Session 2: 1-2 p.m.
Join us for a special event planned just for them. The preschool fairy teas are for girls ages 3-5 and must be accompanied by an adult. Young fairies will dance around the garden and have a summer tea in the meadow. Due to limited psace, siblings who attend must also register and pay.
14th Minnestrista Quilters' Celebration 2005 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We will travel to Marion, Indiana to visit the Quilters Hall of Fame located in the Marie Webster House, a national historic landmark. Following lunch and a tour of Marion's Wilson-Vaughan Historic Hostess House, we'll tour some other Marion sites displaying quilts as part of the celebration. Price: Members, $35 per person; non-members, $45 per person. Price includes lunch.
15th Danners Books & Gifts 10:30 p.m. - midnight a Harry Potter Party. It will be outside in the store's parking lot at 1316 N. Wheeling Ave. The HP Party will have a carnival atmosphere with lots of Harry Potter inspired booths such as Honeydukes Sweet Shoppe, Olivander's Wands and Gringott's Bank plus many others. Bob Walsh will be bringing his Baskin-Robbins goodies
and Brenda West and her family will have their gourmet popcorn. There is no charge to come, but the booths have small participation fees. At midnight plus 1 second, Danner's staff and volunteers will be passing out pre-paid copies of the sixth Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
16th Minnestrista Unique Irwin Gardens - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This private garden was created in 1911 and was based on an Italian garden located in Pompeii. Learn from the horticulturist about the formal flower gardens, shrubs, and herb gardens. Relax during lunch at the Columbus Inn Tea Room and finish off the trip with a stroll through the Columbus Historical Society Museum's herb garden maintained by Master Gardeners. Price: Members, $25 per person; non-members, $35 per person. Price includes lunch.
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005 Muncie Children's Muesum
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
23th Minnestrista Richmond IN, Hot Glass Artist, Steve Sizelove workshop 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of working with glass to make solid pieces (like jewelry). Steve will emphasize safe working habits while participants explore the properties of clear and colored glass. Participants will finish the workshop having made pieces to take home. Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005
24th Minnestrista, another glass workshop by Steve Sizelove 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Gain a better understanding of glass art by working on hollow pieces (like a small bottle). Participants will explore how the base shape of a bubble can become any hollow form--from goblets to sculptures. Participants will finish the workshop having made at least one hollow
piece to take home (or at least having tried to--this isn't easy!). Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005.
26th Minnestrista Pond Pals - Program for 3 Year-Olds
Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com. NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks!
Tonight's Free Friday Movie is Scooby Doo 2. The movies are shown on the big white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets; Free; at dusk.
An October event that you will want to sign up for now: 7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
MITCHELL PLACE GALLERY
WATERMEDIA 2005: A JURIED REGIONAL EXHIBITION
CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
ENTRY MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 15, 2005.
The exhibit is October 5-28, 2005
Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Thursday, October 6, 2005, 5-8 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY This exhibition is open to all artists, 18 years of age and over, who presently live in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, or Kentucky.
AWARDS Approximately $1200 in cash and purchase awards will be available.
JUROR Pat San Soucie graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS in applied art. Her work is in museums, as well as corporate and private collections across the country. http://www.patsansoucie.com/
For more information, a prospectus and entry forms go to our website at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
JULY
2nd at DOC's a benefit for Creative Opportunity Center. Feature performances by Mike Martin and many more. 2 pm, donations accepted.
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
4th Muncie's Set the Night to Music starting around 9:00 pm at Central High School grounds, audio available on 104.1 WLBC, 93.5 and 96.7, 101.7 and 104.9. The Muncie Astronomy club will have telescopes available for free public viewing of the night sky at Minnestrista.
1st-30th Gordy's Fine Art & Framing presents INprint. INprint was formed in 1997 at the Indianapolis Art Center. The group is made up of 30 fine art printmakers based in central Indiana whose purpose is to create, share, educate and promote the media of printmaking. Opening reception will be July 7th 5-8pm.
5th-30th Artist Within presents: exhibit by watercolor artist Martha Sleeper Gilliom. Opening reception July 7th 5-8pm. Also being featured on at the opening reception, is the work of students of bead artist Heidi Hale.
5th-7th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fairy Workshops
Session 1: 9-11 a.m.; Session 2: 2-4 p.m.
Fairy Workshops are a three-day series of dance workshops for children who wish to perform as fairies in A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk, an annual event presented by Minnetrista and Muncie Ballet Studio. Children ages 6-16 are eligible to participate as fairies and will develop their own fairy personality. Young ladies ages 17 and 18 can participate as fairy helpers. Price: Members, $30 per child; non-members, $45 per child; fairy wings (optional), $10 each
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown. Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
7th Minnestrista Fun with Felt - Toddler Program
Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
8th Minnestrista Fire Sprite Picnic 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Boys ages 3-5 are invited to join the Fire Sprite ranks! Come for a picnic in the meadow. We will search for forest friends under rocks and toadstools and create a Fire Sprite hat to complete our afternoon. Due to limited space, siblings who attend must also register and pay. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
8th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fire Sprite Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Boys ages 6-16 can become part of the folklore at Oakhurst Gardens. Come creep around the gardens and woods in search of treasures hidden under rocks and toadstools. Boys will learn stories about mischievous and cunning pixies, create a Fire Sprite lantern, and race around the meadow in search of friendly elves hiding along the wood's edge. Price: Members, $15 per child; non-members, $25 per child
9th Minnestrista Preschool Fairy Tea Session 1: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Session 2: 1-2 p.m.
Join us for a special event planned just for them. The preschool fairy teas are for girls ages 3-5 and must be accompanied by an adult. Young fairies will dance around the garden and have a summer tea in the meadow. Due to limited psace, siblings who attend must also register and pay.
14th Minnestrista Quilters' Celebration 2005 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We will travel to Marion, Indiana to visit the Quilters Hall of Fame located in the Marie Webster House, a national historic landmark. Following lunch and a tour of Marion's Wilson-Vaughan Historic Hostess House, we'll tour some other Marion sites displaying quilts as part of the celebration. Price: Members, $35 per person; non-members, $45 per person. Price includes lunch.
15th Danners Books & Gifts 10:30 p.m. - midnight a Harry Potter Party. It will be outside in the store's parking lot at 1316 N. Wheeling Ave. The HP Party will have a carnival atmosphere with lots of Harry Potter inspired booths such as Honeydukes Sweet Shoppe, Olivander's Wands and Gringott's Bank plus many others. Bob Walsh will be bringing his Baskin-Robbins goodies
and Brenda West and her family will have their gourmet popcorn. There is no charge to come, but the booths have small participation fees. At midnight plus 1 second, Danner's staff and volunteers will be passing out pre-paid copies of the sixth Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
16th Minnestrista Unique Irwin Gardens - Minnetrista Minne-Trip 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This private garden was created in 1911 and was based on an Italian garden located in Pompeii. Learn from the horticulturist about the formal flower gardens, shrubs, and herb gardens. Relax during lunch at the Columbus Inn Tea Room and finish off the trip with a stroll through the Columbus Historical Society Museum's herb garden maintained by Master Gardeners. Price: Members, $25 per person; non-members, $35 per person. Price includes lunch.
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005 Muncie Children's Muesum
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
23th Minnestrista Richmond IN, Hot Glass Artist, Steve Sizelove workshop 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of working with glass to make solid pieces (like jewelry). Steve will emphasize safe working habits while participants explore the properties of clear and colored glass. Participants will finish the workshop having made pieces to take home. Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005
24th Minnestrista, another glass workshop by Steve Sizelove 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Gain a better understanding of glass art by working on hollow pieces (like a small bottle). Participants will explore how the base shape of a bubble can become any hollow form--from goblets to sculptures. Participants will finish the workshop having made at least one hollow
piece to take home (or at least having tried to--this isn't easy!). Price: Minnetrista members, $15; non-members, $25 (includes lunch).
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 21, 2005.
26th Minnestrista Pond Pals - Program for 3 Year-Olds
Price: Members, $2 per child; non-members, $5 per child
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
7th -9th Watercolor workshop by PAT SAN SOUCIE 9-4 PM located 400 arts and Journalisom Bldg at Ball State. Pat San Soucie is a renowned painter, educator and juror. She is a member of many watercolor societies including the National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. She is a Dolphin Fellow. She has received numerous awards and is widely published and included in many public and corporate collections.. San Soucie creates watermedia paintings in a unique style by pouring pigments through filters, yielding abstract textures, shapes and colors. She will teach workshop particpants different methods of creating paintings. The workshop is limited to 15 artists.
To register, send you name, address, phone number and email address and your check for $150 made out to Mitchell Place Gallery to:
Patrick Wasson
Watermedia 2005 Workshop Chair
409 S. Liberty
Muncie IN 47305
765-228-1247
pdubbs81@aol.com
Friday, June 17, 2005
Downtown News 6/17/05
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com. NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks!
Go to www.munciedowntown.com any time to instantly add or remove an email address from the mailing list. Weekly newsletters are also posted in the News section. Give us your feedback - visit the forum and post your comments.
Due date for the June Downtown Page in the Star Press is TODAY, Friday, June 17th! Can't beat the prices, it promotes us all, and it works.
Tonight's Free Friday Movie is The Incredibles. The movies are shown on the big white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets.
News from Genny Gordy, Downtown Business Council:
1) I have a card for Emmett Smelser, for his retirement. Please drop by and sign it, or send me a message to cut out & include in the envelope from DBC. He has been an amazing supporter for downtown development! (Need before Wed. the 22nd, noon)
2) I am so sorry, but the sign-in and committee sheets never made it back home with me from our last meeting. If you signed up for a committee, please email me your interest again! At present time, the Christmas committee is meeting regularly, and an initial Marketing Committee meeting is scheduled for next Monday, the 20th. (If you wish to serve on that, let me know asap.)
3) The Snow Removal committee will meet next Thursday, June 23rd, for coffee at the Blue Bottle. Members please write in to tell me your time preferences!
4) Wow, what a difference the flowers make! Thank you all for your efforts. Isn't it great to keep reading & hearing about how our downtown has completely turned around, and is something to be proud of now, and bring guests to visit? Yeah, everybody!!!!
Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Summer Arts Programming
This summer Cornerstone is offering arts programming for the entire family. Most camps run for one week during June or July.
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRM CHANGES NAME AND NEW LOCATION
Gooden and Ellis Architects, LLP 111 West Adams Street has changed its name to GEA Architects, LLP and is now located at 108 East Jackson Street. GEA Architects, LLP has been a Muncie based architectural firm for 33 years established by James H. Gooden.
Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Nights feature free museum admission, special activities and programming. Friday June 3rd from 4pm to 8pm is the inaugural night. Come and meet Garfield at the museum along with Hope Sixcess Summer Breeze Youth Program Registration Fair. Youth service agencies from across the county will be on site, making summer program sign ups a breeze with one stop enrollment.
JUNE
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery: Melody Carr, DUAL VISION A TACTILE EXHIBITION Opening Reception, June 2, 5-8pm. Melodie Carr is a local book artist and dance teacher. She teaches Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Music at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and for Very Special Arts of Indiana (VSAI). Melodie is drawn to book arts and dance because of their physically interactive natures. Through her art and teaching, she hopes to broaden people's horizons (and bring on a few smiles) with interactive projects and classes.
1-30th FB Fogg Summer Savings:
Every Monday: 25% savings on all Jewelry
Every Tuesday 25% savings on all shoes
Every Wednesday 25% savings on all Chapeaus
Every Thursday 25% savings on all soap
Every Friday 25% savings drink ware
2nd - 30th Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Over twenty adult students of watercolor artist Brian Gordy will exhibit their work at Gordy's during the month of June. The public is invited to a reception for the artists during the monthly First Thursday event on June 2nd, from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery/shop. Artists included in the show are Cindy Ammerman, Nancy Cook, Juli Eflin, Peggy Garrett, Martha Gilliom, Mary Kay Holladay, Barbara Houck, Nicola Johnson, Carolyn Kapinus, Jack May, Robert Morse, Renee O'Rourke, Lauren Shaffer, Nadine Tringali, Lorri Tucker, Cindy Turner, Angele Walker, and Yvonne Williams.
2nd-30th Blue Bottle: "Peanut Butter & Honey" by Kyle Meyerdirks Emerging Young Artist to Exhibit at the Blue Bottle
Kyle Meyerdirks will hold his first public exhibition during the month of June at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie. A dozen paintings will be shown and offered for sale. If art is a reflection of its time, then Meyerdirk's time is definitely pop culture. His contemporary paintings are a reflection of his interests, with influences from hip Japanese animation. Flat colors in a limited palette depict a beloved dachshund, a humanesque octopus, or robots, both hard-edged and soft-shelled varieties. Backgrounds are empty buildings, shadows, or non-existent, with moodiness on top.
2nd - 30th the Artist Within: Exploration in color", Britt Husman, the featured artist, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of
Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Muncie Southside High School; will feature several large oil paintings that have been developed over the last three years. An opening reception will be held June 2nd from 5-8 pm. Also: Local artist Heidi Hale will be offering bead workshops and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons.
2nd-30th Artworks Gallery featuring Altered Art. Our artist have been busy finding things that are not art and turning them into a wonderful art piece. Example: wires, twist ties, pop tops etc., weaving into an amazing quilt.
16th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
16th Muncie Children's Museum MCM Guild Longaberger Basket Bingo 6:30 at the museum. Fifteen great Longaberger baskets up for grabs as well as raffle baskets. Fundraiser for Museum. $15.00 at the door, $13.00 Advance. Games and raffle drawings. Find out more at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
17th Muncie Children's Museum 10:30 am grand re-opening of Marsh Mini Market exhibit. Free gifts will be given to the first 200 children. Use your Fresh Idea card to receive $1.00 off admission to the museum.
20th - 24th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Caring Arts Camp, 9am-2pm for K-6th grade, cost $15. AND Beginning Ballet for adults and children 6-7pm, cost $5. AND Dance with Marge for adults from 7-8pm cost $5. AND Ballet for children ages 10 years and older 5-6pm cost $5.
20th-July 1 Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 20-July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
21st - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay for Children classes Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm for Children, cost $30. AND Elementary Group Piano I from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30. AND Hip Hop Aerobics for adults from 6-7pm.
22nd - July 27th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Family Clay camp classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Family, cost $10 class. AND Drawing & Painting classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30. AND Yoga for adults from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30.
23th - July 28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts High School and Adult Group Guitar Camp 6-7pm, cost $30 AND Ballroom Dancing for adults from 6:30-7:30pm cost $60. Swing Dancing for adults 7:30-8:30pm cost $60.
23rd Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
25th Minnestrista Big Band and Jazz with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
27th - July 1 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone String Institute 2-4pm; for K-8th grade, cost $80.
30th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
Muncie Children's Museum Summer Passes Now Available
Spend the whole summer at the Muncie Children's Museum when you purchase a summer pass. Summer passes are $40.00 and are valid June through August. Sensational summer activities begin June 1: Don't miss Tasty Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Think Fast Thursday or Fun Time Friday. This summer will also be full of exciting weekend activities and new exhibit openings. Summer passes apply to Museum admission only; no other membership benefits apply.
To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
Muncie Children's Museum New Exhibit to Make a Splash in June
A new exhibit will be making a splash at the Muncie Children's Museum. The grand opening of the new Water Works exhibit will be Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The 12-foot exhibit encourages visitors to splash into a whole new world of water exploration.
- Aim squirt guns at spinning targets
- Play at the "build a pipe" activity
- Check out the dump bucket water tower
For the opening, the Museum will offer half off admission to all visitors both days along with special programs and activities. For the first 50 children who visit each day, a special promotional gift will be given so come early and enjoy the totally new Water Works exhibit.
JULY
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown
Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com. NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks!
Go to www.munciedowntown.com any time to instantly add or remove an email address from the mailing list. Weekly newsletters are also posted in the News section. Give us your feedback - visit the forum and post your comments.
Due date for the June Downtown Page in the Star Press is TODAY, Friday, June 17th! Can't beat the prices, it promotes us all, and it works.
Tonight's Free Friday Movie is The Incredibles. The movies are shown on the big white wall at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets.
News from Genny Gordy, Downtown Business Council:
1) I have a card for Emmett Smelser, for his retirement. Please drop by and sign it, or send me a message to cut out & include in the envelope from DBC. He has been an amazing supporter for downtown development! (Need before Wed. the 22nd, noon)
2) I am so sorry, but the sign-in and committee sheets never made it back home with me from our last meeting. If you signed up for a committee, please email me your interest again! At present time, the Christmas committee is meeting regularly, and an initial Marketing Committee meeting is scheduled for next Monday, the 20th. (If you wish to serve on that, let me know asap.)
3) The Snow Removal committee will meet next Thursday, June 23rd, for coffee at the Blue Bottle. Members please write in to tell me your time preferences!
4) Wow, what a difference the flowers make! Thank you all for your efforts. Isn't it great to keep reading & hearing about how our downtown has completely turned around, and is something to be proud of now, and bring guests to visit? Yeah, everybody!!!!
Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Summer Arts Programming
This summer Cornerstone is offering arts programming for the entire family. Most camps run for one week during June or July.
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRM CHANGES NAME AND NEW LOCATION
Gooden and Ellis Architects, LLP 111 West Adams Street has changed its name to GEA Architects, LLP and is now located at 108 East Jackson Street. GEA Architects, LLP has been a Muncie based architectural firm for 33 years established by James H. Gooden.
Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Nights feature free museum admission, special activities and programming. Friday June 3rd from 4pm to 8pm is the inaugural night. Come and meet Garfield at the museum along with Hope Sixcess Summer Breeze Youth Program Registration Fair. Youth service agencies from across the county will be on site, making summer program sign ups a breeze with one stop enrollment.
JUNE
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery: Melody Carr, DUAL VISION A TACTILE EXHIBITION Opening Reception, June 2, 5-8pm. Melodie Carr is a local book artist and dance teacher. She teaches Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Music at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and for Very Special Arts of Indiana (VSAI). Melodie is drawn to book arts and dance because of their physically interactive natures. Through her art and teaching, she hopes to broaden people's horizons (and bring on a few smiles) with interactive projects and classes.
1-30th FB Fogg Summer Savings:
Every Monday: 25% savings on all Jewelry
Every Tuesday 25% savings on all shoes
Every Wednesday 25% savings on all Chapeaus
Every Thursday 25% savings on all soap
Every Friday 25% savings drink ware
2nd - 30th Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Over twenty adult students of watercolor artist Brian Gordy will exhibit their work at Gordy's during the month of June. The public is invited to a reception for the artists during the monthly First Thursday event on June 2nd, from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery/shop. Artists included in the show are Cindy Ammerman, Nancy Cook, Juli Eflin, Peggy Garrett, Martha Gilliom, Mary Kay Holladay, Barbara Houck, Nicola Johnson, Carolyn Kapinus, Jack May, Robert Morse, Renee O'Rourke, Lauren Shaffer, Nadine Tringali, Lorri Tucker, Cindy Turner, Angele Walker, and Yvonne Williams.
2nd-30th Blue Bottle: "Peanut Butter & Honey" by Kyle Meyerdirks Emerging Young Artist to Exhibit at the Blue Bottle
Kyle Meyerdirks will hold his first public exhibition during the month of June at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie. A dozen paintings will be shown and offered for sale. If art is a reflection of its time, then Meyerdirk's time is definitely pop culture. His contemporary paintings are a reflection of his interests, with influences from hip Japanese animation. Flat colors in a limited palette depict a beloved dachshund, a humanesque octopus, or robots, both hard-edged and soft-shelled varieties. Backgrounds are empty buildings, shadows, or non-existent, with moodiness on top.
2nd - 30th the Artist Within: Exploration in color", Britt Husman, the featured artist, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of
Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Muncie Southside High School; will feature several large oil paintings that have been developed over the last three years. An opening reception will be held June 2nd from 5-8 pm. Also: Local artist Heidi Hale will be offering bead workshops and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons.
2nd-30th Artworks Gallery featuring Altered Art. Our artist have been busy finding things that are not art and turning them into a wonderful art piece. Example: wires, twist ties, pop tops etc., weaving into an amazing quilt.
16th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
16th Muncie Children's Museum MCM Guild Longaberger Basket Bingo 6:30 at the museum. Fifteen great Longaberger baskets up for grabs as well as raffle baskets. Fundraiser for Museum. $15.00 at the door, $13.00 Advance. Games and raffle drawings. Find out more at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
17th Muncie Children's Museum 10:30 am grand re-opening of Marsh Mini Market exhibit. Free gifts will be given to the first 200 children. Use your Fresh Idea card to receive $1.00 off admission to the museum.
20th - 24th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Caring Arts Camp, 9am-2pm for K-6th grade, cost $15. AND Beginning Ballet for adults and children 6-7pm, cost $5. AND Dance with Marge for adults from 7-8pm cost $5. AND Ballet for children ages 10 years and older 5-6pm cost $5.
20th-July 1 Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 20-July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
21st - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay for Children classes Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm for Children, cost $30. AND Elementary Group Piano I from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30. AND Hip Hop Aerobics for adults from 6-7pm.
22nd - July 27th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Family Clay camp classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Family, cost $10 class. AND Drawing & Painting classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30. AND Yoga for adults from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30.
23th - July 28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts High School and Adult Group Guitar Camp 6-7pm, cost $30 AND Ballroom Dancing for adults from 6:30-7:30pm cost $60. Swing Dancing for adults 7:30-8:30pm cost $60.
23rd Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
25th Minnestrista Big Band and Jazz with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
27th - July 1 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone String Institute 2-4pm; for K-8th grade, cost $80.
30th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
Muncie Children's Museum Summer Passes Now Available
Spend the whole summer at the Muncie Children's Museum when you purchase a summer pass. Summer passes are $40.00 and are valid June through August. Sensational summer activities begin June 1: Don't miss Tasty Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Think Fast Thursday or Fun Time Friday. This summer will also be full of exciting weekend activities and new exhibit openings. Summer passes apply to Museum admission only; no other membership benefits apply.
To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
Muncie Children's Museum New Exhibit to Make a Splash in June
A new exhibit will be making a splash at the Muncie Children's Museum. The grand opening of the new Water Works exhibit will be Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The 12-foot exhibit encourages visitors to splash into a whole new world of water exploration.
- Aim squirt guns at spinning targets
- Play at the "build a pipe" activity
- Check out the dump bucket water tower
For the opening, the Museum will offer half off admission to all visitors both days along with special programs and activities. For the first 50 children who visit each day, a special promotional gift will be given so come early and enjoy the totally new Water Works exhibit.
JULY
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown
Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Friday, June 10, 2005
Downtown News 6/10/05
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks
More newsletter info: people can go to munciedowntown.com any time to instantly add
or remove an email address from the mailing list.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Summer Arts Programming
This summer Cornerstone is offering arts programming for the entire family. Most camps run for one week during June or July; details below.
JUNE
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery: Melody Carr, DUAL VISION A TACTILE EXHIBITION Opening Reception, June 2, 5-8pm. Melodie Carr is a local book artist and dance teacher. She teaches Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Music at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and for Very Special Arts of Indiana (VSAI). Melodie is drawn to book arts and dance because of their physically interactive natures. Through her art and teaching, she hopes to broaden people's horizons (and bring on a few smiles) with interactive projects and classes.
1-30th FB Fogg Summer Savings:
Every Monday: 25% savings on all Jewelry
Every Tuesday 25% savings on all shoes
Every Wednesday 25% savings on all Chapeaus
Every Thursday 25% savings on all soap
Every Friday 25% savings drink ware
2nd - 30th Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Over twenty adult students of watercolor artist Brian Gordy will exhibit their work at Gordy's during the month of June. The public is invited to a reception for the artists during the monthly First Thursday event on June 2nd, from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery/shop. Artists included in the show are Cindy Ammerman, Nancy Cook, Juli Eflin, Peggy Garrett, Martha Gilliom, Mary Kay Holladay, Barbara Houck, Nicola Johnson, Carolyn Kapinus, Jack May, Robert Morse, Renee O'Rourke, Lauren Shaffer, Nadine Tringali, Lorri Tucker, Cindy Turner, Angele Walker, and Yvonne Williams.
2nd-30th Blue Bottle: "Peanut Butter & Honey" by Kyle Meyerdirks Emerging Young Artist to Exhibit at the Blue Bottle
Kyle Meyerdirks will hold his first public exhibition during the month of June at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie. A dozen paintings will be shown and offered for sale. If art is a reflection of its time, then Meyerdirk's time is definitely pop culture. His contemporary paintings are a reflection of his interests, with influences from hip Japanese animation. Flat colors in a limited palette depict a beloved dachshund, a humanesque octopus, or robots, both hard-edged and soft-shelled varieties. Backgrounds are empty buildings, shadows, or non-existent, with moodiness on top.
2nd - 30th the Artist Within: Exploration in color", Britt Husman, the featured artist, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of
Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Muncie Southside High School; will feature several large oil paintings that have been developed over the last three years. An opening reception will be held June 2nd from 5-8 pm. Also: Local artist Heidi Hale will be offering bead workshops and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons.
2nd-30th Artworks Gallery featuring Altered Art. Our artist have been busy finding things that are not art and turning them into a wonderful art piece. Example: wires, twist ties, pop tops etc., weaving into an amazing quilt.
7th -28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts KidArt Summer Camp 10-11:30am or 6-7pm; ages 7 months-5 years, cost $20.
11th Indiana Public Radio and Old National invite you to "An Afternoon in the Vineyards," a wine-tasting party and silent auction, June 11, 3-6 p.m. at Muncie Airport. Co-hosted by Vince's Restaurant. Proceeds benefit Indiana Public Radio. Reservations are required at 800-646-1812 by June 3. $10 for IPR members; $15 for non-members. Music provided by a jazz combo and vocalist from Ball State. For more information and a list of the items for auction, visit www.bsu.edu/ipr.
14th - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Weaving classes Tuesdays from 6-7pm for Adults, cost $10 class.
13th - July 25th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay classes Monday's from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30.
15th Mitchell Place Gallery Accordian Fold Bookmaking, 7 to 9 PM taught by Melodie Carr, No registration feee but $5.00
for materials, YOU MUST REGISTER AND CAN DO SO ON-LINE AT WWW.MITCHELLPLACEGALLERY.COM
16th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
16th Muncie Children's Museum Longaberger Basket Bingo 6:30 at the museum. Fifteen great Longaberger baskets up for grabs as well as raffle baskets. Find out more at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
17th Muncie Children's Museum 10:30 am grand re-opening of Marsh Mini Market exhibit. Free gifts will be given to the first 200 children. Use your Fresh Idea card to receive $1.00 off admission to the museum.
20th - 24th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Caring Arts Camp, 9am-2pm for K-6th grade, cost $15. AND Beginning Ballet for adults and children 6-7pm, cost $5. AND Dance with Marge for adults from 7-8pm cost $5. AND Ballet for children ages 10 years and older 5-6pm cost $5.
20th-July 1 Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 20-July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
21st - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay for Children classes Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm for Children, cost $30. AND Elementary Group Piano I from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30. AND Hip Hop Aerobics for adults from 6-7pm.
22nd - July 27th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Family Clay camp classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Family, cost $10 class. AND Drawing & Painting classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30. AND Yoga for adults from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30.
23th - July 28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts High School and Adult Group Guitar Camp 6-7pm, cost $30 AND Ballroom Dancing for adults from 6:30-7:30pm cost $60. Swing Dancing for adults 7:30-8:30pm cost $60.
23rd Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
25th Minnestrista Big Band and Jazz with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
27th -July 1 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone String Institute 2-4pm; for K-8th grade, cost $80.
30th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
Muncie Children's Museum Summer Passes Now Available
Spend the whole summer at the Muncie Children's Museum when you purchase a summer pass. Summer passes are $40.00 and are valid June through August. Sensational summer activities begin June 1: Don't miss Tasty Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Think Fast Thursday or Fun Time Friday. This summer will also be full of exciting weekend activities and new exhibit openings. Summer passes apply to Museum admission only; no other membership benefits apply.
To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
National Trails Day is June 4! This year's theme is "take the path to a healthier you". Delaware Greenways is celebrating NTD with a day hike on the earthen trails of Cardinal Greenway and Prairie Creek Reservoir. For more information call 765-287-0399, email shonda@delgreenways.org
Muncie Children's Museum New Exhibit to Make a Splash in June
A new exhibit will be making a splash at the Muncie Children's Museum. The grand opening of the new Water Works exhibit will be Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The 12-foot exhibit encourages visitors to splash into a whole new world of water exploration.
Aim squirt guns at spinning targets
Play at the "build a pipe" activity
Check out the dump bucket water tower
For the opening, the Museum will offer half off admission to all visitors both days along with special programs and activities. For the first 50 children who visit each day, a special promotional gift will be given so come early and enjoy the totally new Water Works exhibit.
JULY
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown
Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
3rd Downtown Business Council 7:30am meeting at Star Press
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks
More newsletter info: people can go to munciedowntown.com any time to instantly add
or remove an email address from the mailing list.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Summer Arts Programming
This summer Cornerstone is offering arts programming for the entire family. Most camps run for one week during June or July; details below.
JUNE
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery: Melody Carr, DUAL VISION A TACTILE EXHIBITION Opening Reception, June 2, 5-8pm. Melodie Carr is a local book artist and dance teacher. She teaches Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Music at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and for Very Special Arts of Indiana (VSAI). Melodie is drawn to book arts and dance because of their physically interactive natures. Through her art and teaching, she hopes to broaden people's horizons (and bring on a few smiles) with interactive projects and classes.
1-30th FB Fogg Summer Savings:
Every Monday: 25% savings on all Jewelry
Every Tuesday 25% savings on all shoes
Every Wednesday 25% savings on all Chapeaus
Every Thursday 25% savings on all soap
Every Friday 25% savings drink ware
2nd - 30th Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Over twenty adult students of watercolor artist Brian Gordy will exhibit their work at Gordy's during the month of June. The public is invited to a reception for the artists during the monthly First Thursday event on June 2nd, from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery/shop. Artists included in the show are Cindy Ammerman, Nancy Cook, Juli Eflin, Peggy Garrett, Martha Gilliom, Mary Kay Holladay, Barbara Houck, Nicola Johnson, Carolyn Kapinus, Jack May, Robert Morse, Renee O'Rourke, Lauren Shaffer, Nadine Tringali, Lorri Tucker, Cindy Turner, Angele Walker, and Yvonne Williams.
2nd-30th Blue Bottle: "Peanut Butter & Honey" by Kyle Meyerdirks Emerging Young Artist to Exhibit at the Blue Bottle
Kyle Meyerdirks will hold his first public exhibition during the month of June at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie. A dozen paintings will be shown and offered for sale. If art is a reflection of its time, then Meyerdirk's time is definitely pop culture. His contemporary paintings are a reflection of his interests, with influences from hip Japanese animation. Flat colors in a limited palette depict a beloved dachshund, a humanesque octopus, or robots, both hard-edged and soft-shelled varieties. Backgrounds are empty buildings, shadows, or non-existent, with moodiness on top.
2nd - 30th the Artist Within: Exploration in color", Britt Husman, the featured artist, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of
Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Muncie Southside High School; will feature several large oil paintings that have been developed over the last three years. An opening reception will be held June 2nd from 5-8 pm. Also: Local artist Heidi Hale will be offering bead workshops and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons.
2nd-30th Artworks Gallery featuring Altered Art. Our artist have been busy finding things that are not art and turning them into a wonderful art piece. Example: wires, twist ties, pop tops etc., weaving into an amazing quilt.
7th -28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts KidArt Summer Camp 10-11:30am or 6-7pm; ages 7 months-5 years, cost $20.
11th Indiana Public Radio and Old National invite you to "An Afternoon in the Vineyards," a wine-tasting party and silent auction, June 11, 3-6 p.m. at Muncie Airport. Co-hosted by Vince's Restaurant. Proceeds benefit Indiana Public Radio. Reservations are required at 800-646-1812 by June 3. $10 for IPR members; $15 for non-members. Music provided by a jazz combo and vocalist from Ball State. For more information and a list of the items for auction, visit www.bsu.edu/ipr.
14th - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Weaving classes Tuesdays from 6-7pm for Adults, cost $10 class.
13th - July 25th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay classes Monday's from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30.
15th Mitchell Place Gallery Accordian Fold Bookmaking, 7 to 9 PM taught by Melodie Carr, No registration feee but $5.00
for materials, YOU MUST REGISTER AND CAN DO SO ON-LINE AT WWW.MITCHELLPLACEGALLERY.COM
16th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
16th Muncie Children's Museum Longaberger Basket Bingo 6:30 at the museum. Fifteen great Longaberger baskets up for grabs as well as raffle baskets. Find out more at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
17th Muncie Children's Museum 10:30 am grand re-opening of Marsh Mini Market exhibit. Free gifts will be given to the first 200 children. Use your Fresh Idea card to receive $1.00 off admission to the museum.
20th - 24th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Caring Arts Camp, 9am-2pm for K-6th grade, cost $15. AND Beginning Ballet for adults and children 6-7pm, cost $5. AND Dance with Marge for adults from 7-8pm cost $5. AND Ballet for children ages 10 years and older 5-6pm cost $5.
20th-July 1 Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 20-July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
21st - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay for Children classes Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm for Children, cost $30. AND Elementary Group Piano I from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30. AND Hip Hop Aerobics for adults from 6-7pm.
22nd - July 27th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Family Clay camp classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Family, cost $10 class. AND Drawing & Painting classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30. AND Yoga for adults from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30.
23th - July 28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts High School and Adult Group Guitar Camp 6-7pm, cost $30 AND Ballroom Dancing for adults from 6:30-7:30pm cost $60. Swing Dancing for adults 7:30-8:30pm cost $60.
23rd Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
25th Minnestrista Big Band and Jazz with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
27th -July 1 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone String Institute 2-4pm; for K-8th grade, cost $80.
30th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
Muncie Children's Museum Summer Passes Now Available
Spend the whole summer at the Muncie Children's Museum when you purchase a summer pass. Summer passes are $40.00 and are valid June through August. Sensational summer activities begin June 1: Don't miss Tasty Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Think Fast Thursday or Fun Time Friday. This summer will also be full of exciting weekend activities and new exhibit openings. Summer passes apply to Museum admission only; no other membership benefits apply.
To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
National Trails Day is June 4! This year's theme is "take the path to a healthier you". Delaware Greenways is celebrating NTD with a day hike on the earthen trails of Cardinal Greenway and Prairie Creek Reservoir. For more information call 765-287-0399, email shonda@delgreenways.org
Muncie Children's Museum New Exhibit to Make a Splash in June
A new exhibit will be making a splash at the Muncie Children's Museum. The grand opening of the new Water Works exhibit will be Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The 12-foot exhibit encourages visitors to splash into a whole new world of water exploration.
Aim squirt guns at spinning targets
Play at the "build a pipe" activity
Check out the dump bucket water tower
For the opening, the Museum will offer half off admission to all visitors both days along with special programs and activities. For the first 50 children who visit each day, a special promotional gift will be given so come early and enjoy the totally new Water Works exhibit.
JULY
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown
Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
3rd Downtown Business Council 7:30am meeting at Star Press
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Downtown News 6/3/2005
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Please send email news that you would like to share with our huge downtown and extended areas database to: NancyLNorris@aol.com
NOTE: this is a new email address. Thanks
More newsletter info: people can go to munciedowntown.com any time to instantly add
or remove an email address from the mailing list.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Summer Arts Programming
This summer Cornerstone is offering arts programming for the entire family. Most camps run for one week during June or July; details below.
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRM CHANGES NAME AND NEW LOCATION
Gooden and Ellis Architects, LLP 111 West Adams Street has changed its name to GEA Architects, LLP and is now located at 108 East Jackson Street. GEA Architects, LLP has been a Muncie based architectural firm for 33 years established by James H. Gooden.
Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Nights feature free museum admission, special activities and programming. Friday June 3rd from 4pm to 8pm is the inaugural night. Come and meet Garfield at the museum along with Hope Sixcess Summer Breeze Youth Program Registration Fair. Youth service agencies from across the county will be on site, making summer program sign ups a breeze with one stop enrollment.
JUNE
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery: Melody Carr, DUAL VISION A TACTILE EXHIBITION Opening Reception, June 2, 5-8pm. Melodie Carr is a local book artist and dance teacher. She teaches Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Music at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and for Very Special Arts of Indiana (VSAI). Melodie is drawn to book arts and dance because of their physically interactive natures. Through her art and teaching, she hopes to broaden people's horizons (and bring on a few smiles) with interactive projects and classes.
1-30th FB Fogg Summer Savings:
Every Monday: 25% savings on all Jewelry
Every Tuesday 25% savings on all shoes
Every Wednesday 25% savings on all Chapeaus
Every Thursday 25% savings on all soap
Every Friday 25% savings drink ware
2nd - 30th Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Over twenty adult students of watercolor artist Brian Gordy will exhibit their work at Gordy's during the month of June. The public is invited to a reception for the artists during the monthly First Thursday event on June 2nd, from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery/shop. Artists included in the show are Cindy Ammerman, Nancy Cook, Juli Eflin, Peggy Garrett, Martha Gilliom, Mary Kay Holladay, Barbara Houck, Nicola Johnson, Carolyn Kapinus, Jack May, Robert Morse, Renee O'Rourke, Lauren Shaffer, Nadine Tringali, Lorri Tucker, Cindy Turner, Angele Walker, and Yvonne Williams.
2nd-30th Blue Bottle: "Peanut Butter & Honey" by Kyle Meyerdirks Emerging Young Artist to Exhibit at the Blue Bottle
Kyle Meyerdirks will hold his first public exhibition during the month of June at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie. A dozen paintings will be shown and offered for sale. If art is a reflection of its time, then Meyerdirk's time is definitely pop culture. His contemporary paintings are a reflection of his interests, with influences from hip Japanese animation. Flat colors in a limited palette depict a beloved dachshund, a humanesque octopus, or robots, both hard-edged and soft-shelled varieties. Backgrounds are empty buildings, shadows, or non-existent, with moodiness on top.
2nd - 30th the Artist Within: Exploration in color", Britt Husman, the featured artist, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of
Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Muncie Southside High School; will feature several large oil paintings that have been developed over the last three years. An opening reception will be held June 2nd from 5-8 pm. Also: Local artist Heidi Hale will be offering bead workshops and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons.
2nd-30th Artworks Gallery featuring Altered Art. Our artist have been busy finding things that are not art and turning them into a wonderful art piece. Example: wires, twist ties, pop tops etc., weaving into an amazing quilt.
3rd Muncie Children's Museum Gymnastics--balance beam tricks: 11am and 3:30pm.
4th Muncie Children's Museum Frisbee--foam Frisbee tag: 11am and 3:30pm
4th -5th Minnetrista 2005 Garden Fair Saturday, June 4: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free parking and admission, also, many children's activities and garden lectures.
5th-7th Muncie Civic Theater Auditions for the 2005-2006 Mainstage Season as well as for the Studio Theatre Cabaret and Alternative Programming Series. Auditions for the 14-show series, "The 75th Diamond Anniversary Season", are open to all ages and levels of experience. Auditions will be at 6:30pm on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
5th-7th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fairy Workshops
Session 1: 9-11 a.m.
Session 2: 2-4 p.m.
Fairy Workshops are a three-day series of dance workshops for children who wish to perform as fairies in A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk, an annual event presented by Minnetrista and Muncie Ballet Studio. Children ages 6-16 are eligible to participate as fairies and will develop their own fairy personality. Young ladies ages 17 and 18 can participate as fairy helpers. Price: Members, $30 per child; non-members, $ 45 per child; fairy wings (optional), $10 each
5th Cortex Hair Center, 112 W. Jackson St. the salon is featuring recent works by artist, Ryan Ramsey. Meet the artist and check out his
paintings at a reception from 5-8 pm Thurs.
7th -28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts KidArt Summer Camp 10-11:30am or 6-7pm; ages 7 months-5 years, cost $20.
7th Muncie Children's Museum Canoeing--vegetable canoes 11am - 3:30pm
8th Muncie Children's Museum Ping Pong--little buddies 11am - 3:30pm
9th Muncie Children's Museum Softball--rundown game and the rules 11am and 3:30pm
8th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fire Sprite Workshops: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Boys ages 6-16 can become part of the folklore at Oakhurst Gardens. Come creep around the gardens and woods in search of treasures hidden under rocks and toadstools. Boys will learn stories about mischievous and cunning pixies, create a Fire Sprite lantern, and race around the meadown in search of friendly elves hiding along the wood's edge. Fire Sprites are invited to join the fairies in performing in costume during one evening of A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk. Price: Members, $15 per child; non-members, $25 per child ....and Fire Sprite Picnic
from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Boys ages 3-5 are invited to join the Fire Sprite ranks! Come for a picnic in the meadow. We will search for forest friends under rocks and toadstools and create a Fire Sprite hat to complete our afternoon. Fire Sprites are a welcome addition to Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk and are invited, but not required, to perform. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
9th Minnestrista Preschool Fairy Tea: Session 1: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Session 2: 1-2 p.m.
Little ones love to be fairies too! Join us for a special event planned just for them. The preschool fairy teas are for girls ages 3-5 and must be accompanied by an adult. Young fairies will dance around the garden and have a summer tea in the meadow. Participants are invited, but not required, to perform during A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
9th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
11th Indiana Public Radio and Old National invite you to "An Afternoon in the Vineyards," a wine-tasting party and silent auction, June 11, 3-6 p.m. at Muncie Airport. Co-hosted by Vince's Restaurant. Proceeds benefit Indiana Public Radio. Reservations are required at 800-646-1812 by June 3. $10 for IPR members; $15 for non-members. Music provided by a jazz combo and vocalist from Ball State. For more information and a list of the items for auction, visit www.bsu.edu/ipr.
14th - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Weaving classes Tuesdays from 6-7pm for Adults, cost $10 class.
13th - July 25th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay classes Monday's from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30.
15th Mitchell Place Gallery Accordian Fold Bookmaking, 7 to 9 PM taught by Melodie Carr, No registration feee but $5.00
for materials, YOU MUST REGISTER AND CAN DO SO ON-LINE AT WWW.MITCHELLPLACEGALLERY.COM
16th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
16th Muncie Children's Museum Longaberger Basket Bingo 6:30 at the museum. Fifteen great Longaberger baskets up for grabs as well as raffle baskets. Find out more at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
17th Muncie Children's Museum 10:30 am grand re-opening of Marsh Mini Market exhibit. Free gifts will be given to the first 200 children. Use your Fresh Idea card to receive $1.00 off admission to the museum.
20th - 24th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Caring Arts Camp, 9am-2pm for K-6th grade, cost $15. AND Beginning Ballet for adults and children 6-7pm, cost $5. AND Dance with Marge for adults from 7-8pm cost $5. AND Ballet for children ages 10 years and older 5-6pm cost $5.
20th-July 1 Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 20-July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
21st - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay for Children classes Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm for Children, cost $30. AND Elementary Group Piano I from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30. AND Hip Hop Aerobics for adults from 6-7pm.
22nd - July 27th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Family Clay camp classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Family, cost $10 class. AND Drawing & Painting classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30. AND Yoga for adults from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30.
23th - July 28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts High School and Adult Group Guitar Camp 6-7pm, cost $30 AND Ballroom Dancing for adults from 6:30-7:30pm cost $60. Swing Dancing for adults 7:30-8:30pm cost $60.
23rd Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
25th Minnestrista Big Band and Jazz with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
27th - July 1 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone String Institute 2-4pm; for K-8th grade, cost $80.
30th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
Muncie Children's Museum Summer Passes Now Available
Spend the whole summer at the Muncie Children's Museum when you purchase a summer pass. Summer passes are $40.00 and are valid June through August. Sensational summer activities begin June 1: Don't miss Tasty Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Think Fast Thursday or Fun Time Friday. This summer will also be full of exciting weekend activities and new exhibit openings. Summer passes apply to Museum admission only; no other membership benefits apply.
To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
National Trails Day is June 4! This year's theme is "take the path to a healthier you". Delaware Greenways is celebrating NTD with a day hike on the earthen trails of Cardinal Greenway and Prairie Creek Reservoir. For more information call 765-287-0399, email shonda@delgreenways.org
Muncie Children's Museum New Exhibit to Make a Splash in June
A new exhibit will be making a splash at the Muncie Children's Museum. The grand opening of the new Water Works exhibit will be Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The 12-foot exhibit encourages visitors to splash into a whole new world of water exploration.
- Aim squirt guns at spinning targets
- Play at the "build a pipe" activity
- Check out the dump bucket water tower
For the opening, the Museum will offer half off admission to all visitors both days along with special programs and activities. For the first 50 children who visit each day, a special promotional gift will be given so come early and enjoy the totally new Water Works exhibit.
JULY
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown
Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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Cornerstone Center for the Arts: Summer Arts Programming
This summer Cornerstone is offering arts programming for the entire family. Most camps run for one week during June or July; details below.
LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRM CHANGES NAME AND NEW LOCATION
Gooden and Ellis Architects, LLP 111 West Adams Street has changed its name to GEA Architects, LLP and is now located at 108 East Jackson Street. GEA Architects, LLP has been a Muncie based architectural firm for 33 years established by James H. Gooden.
Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Nights feature free museum admission, special activities and programming. Friday June 3rd from 4pm to 8pm is the inaugural night. Come and meet Garfield at the museum along with Hope Sixcess Summer Breeze Youth Program Registration Fair. Youth service agencies from across the county will be on site, making summer program sign ups a breeze with one stop enrollment.
JUNE
1-30th Mitchell Place Gallery: Melody Carr, DUAL VISION A TACTILE EXHIBITION Opening Reception, June 2, 5-8pm. Melodie Carr is a local book artist and dance teacher. She teaches Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre, and Music at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and for Very Special Arts of Indiana (VSAI). Melodie is drawn to book arts and dance because of their physically interactive natures. Through her art and teaching, she hopes to broaden people's horizons (and bring on a few smiles) with interactive projects and classes.
1-30th FB Fogg Summer Savings:
Every Monday: 25% savings on all Jewelry
Every Tuesday 25% savings on all shoes
Every Wednesday 25% savings on all Chapeaus
Every Thursday 25% savings on all soap
Every Friday 25% savings drink ware
2nd - 30th Gordy's Fine Art and Framing Over twenty adult students of watercolor artist Brian Gordy will exhibit their work at Gordy's during the month of June. The public is invited to a reception for the artists during the monthly First Thursday event on June 2nd, from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery/shop. Artists included in the show are Cindy Ammerman, Nancy Cook, Juli Eflin, Peggy Garrett, Martha Gilliom, Mary Kay Holladay, Barbara Houck, Nicola Johnson, Carolyn Kapinus, Jack May, Robert Morse, Renee O'Rourke, Lauren Shaffer, Nadine Tringali, Lorri Tucker, Cindy Turner, Angele Walker, and Yvonne Williams.
2nd-30th Blue Bottle: "Peanut Butter & Honey" by Kyle Meyerdirks Emerging Young Artist to Exhibit at the Blue Bottle
Kyle Meyerdirks will hold his first public exhibition during the month of June at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in downtown Muncie. A dozen paintings will be shown and offered for sale. If art is a reflection of its time, then Meyerdirk's time is definitely pop culture. His contemporary paintings are a reflection of his interests, with influences from hip Japanese animation. Flat colors in a limited palette depict a beloved dachshund, a humanesque octopus, or robots, both hard-edged and soft-shelled varieties. Backgrounds are empty buildings, shadows, or non-existent, with moodiness on top.
2nd - 30th the Artist Within: Exploration in color", Britt Husman, the featured artist, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of
Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Muncie Southside High School; will feature several large oil paintings that have been developed over the last three years. An opening reception will be held June 2nd from 5-8 pm. Also: Local artist Heidi Hale will be offering bead workshops and potter, Toren Scott is scheduling throwing lessons.
2nd-30th Artworks Gallery featuring Altered Art. Our artist have been busy finding things that are not art and turning them into a wonderful art piece. Example: wires, twist ties, pop tops etc., weaving into an amazing quilt.
3rd Muncie Children's Museum Gymnastics--balance beam tricks: 11am and 3:30pm.
4th Muncie Children's Museum Frisbee--foam Frisbee tag: 11am and 3:30pm
4th -5th Minnetrista 2005 Garden Fair Saturday, June 4: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free parking and admission, also, many children's activities and garden lectures.
5th-7th Muncie Civic Theater Auditions for the 2005-2006 Mainstage Season as well as for the Studio Theatre Cabaret and Alternative Programming Series. Auditions for the 14-show series, "The 75th Diamond Anniversary Season", are open to all ages and levels of experience. Auditions will be at 6:30pm on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
5th-7th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fairy Workshops
Session 1: 9-11 a.m.
Session 2: 2-4 p.m.
Fairy Workshops are a three-day series of dance workshops for children who wish to perform as fairies in A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk, an annual event presented by Minnetrista and Muncie Ballet Studio. Children ages 6-16 are eligible to participate as fairies and will develop their own fairy personality. Young ladies ages 17 and 18 can participate as fairy helpers. Price: Members, $30 per child; non-members, $ 45 per child; fairy wings (optional), $10 each
5th Cortex Hair Center, 112 W. Jackson St. the salon is featuring recent works by artist, Ryan Ramsey. Meet the artist and check out his
paintings at a reception from 5-8 pm Thurs.
7th -28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts KidArt Summer Camp 10-11:30am or 6-7pm; ages 7 months-5 years, cost $20.
7th Muncie Children's Museum Canoeing--vegetable canoes 11am - 3:30pm
8th Muncie Children's Museum Ping Pong--little buddies 11am - 3:30pm
9th Muncie Children's Museum Softball--rundown game and the rules 11am and 3:30pm
8th Minnestrista A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Fire Sprite Workshops: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Boys ages 6-16 can become part of the folklore at Oakhurst Gardens. Come creep around the gardens and woods in search of treasures hidden under rocks and toadstools. Boys will learn stories about mischievous and cunning pixies, create a Fire Sprite lantern, and race around the meadown in search of friendly elves hiding along the wood's edge. Fire Sprites are invited to join the fairies in performing in costume during one evening of A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk. Price: Members, $15 per child; non-members, $25 per child ....and Fire Sprite Picnic
from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Boys ages 3-5 are invited to join the Fire Sprite ranks! Come for a picnic in the meadow. We will search for forest friends under rocks and toadstools and create a Fire Sprite hat to complete our afternoon. Fire Sprites are a welcome addition to Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk and are invited, but not required, to perform. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
9th Minnestrista Preschool Fairy Tea: Session 1: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Session 2: 1-2 p.m.
Little ones love to be fairies too! Join us for a special event planned just for them. The preschool fairy teas are for girls ages 3-5 and must be accompanied by an adult. Young fairies will dance around the garden and have a summer tea in the meadow. Participants are invited, but not required, to perform during A Midsummer Night's Luminaria Walk. Price: Members, $10 per child; non-members, $15 per child
9th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
11th Indiana Public Radio and Old National invite you to "An Afternoon in the Vineyards," a wine-tasting party and silent auction, June 11, 3-6 p.m. at Muncie Airport. Co-hosted by Vince's Restaurant. Proceeds benefit Indiana Public Radio. Reservations are required at 800-646-1812 by June 3. $10 for IPR members; $15 for non-members. Music provided by a jazz combo and vocalist from Ball State. For more information and a list of the items for auction, visit www.bsu.edu/ipr.
14th - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Weaving classes Tuesdays from 6-7pm for Adults, cost $10 class.
13th - July 25th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay classes Monday's from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30.
15th Mitchell Place Gallery Accordian Fold Bookmaking, 7 to 9 PM taught by Melodie Carr, No registration feee but $5.00
for materials, YOU MUST REGISTER AND CAN DO SO ON-LINE AT WWW.MITCHELLPLACEGALLERY.COM
16th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
16th Muncie Children's Museum Longaberger Basket Bingo 6:30 at the museum. Fifteen great Longaberger baskets up for grabs as well as raffle baskets. Find out more at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
17th Muncie Children's Museum 10:30 am grand re-opening of Marsh Mini Market exhibit. Free gifts will be given to the first 200 children. Use your Fresh Idea card to receive $1.00 off admission to the museum.
20th - 24th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Caring Arts Camp, 9am-2pm for K-6th grade, cost $15. AND Beginning Ballet for adults and children 6-7pm, cost $5. AND Dance with Marge for adults from 7-8pm cost $5. AND Ballet for children ages 10 years and older 5-6pm cost $5.
20th-July 1 Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 20-July 1, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
21st - July 26th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Clay for Children classes Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm for Children, cost $30. AND Elementary Group Piano I from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30. AND Hip Hop Aerobics for adults from 6-7pm.
22nd - July 27th Cornerstone Center for the Arts Family Clay camp classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Family, cost $10 class. AND Drawing & Painting classes Wed. from 6-7:30pm for Adults, cost $30. AND Yoga for adults from 5:30-6:30pm cost $30.
23th - July 28th Cornerstone Center for the Arts High School and Adult Group Guitar Camp 6-7pm, cost $30 AND Ballroom Dancing for adults from 6:30-7:30pm cost $60. Swing Dancing for adults 7:30-8:30pm cost $60.
23rd Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
25th Minnestrista Big Band and Jazz with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
27th - July 1 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone String Institute 2-4pm; for K-8th grade, cost $80.
30th Downtown Farmer's Heritage Organic Market has started up again. Every Thursday at 4:00 at the corner of Walnut and Charles.
Muncie Children's Museum Summer Passes Now Available
Spend the whole summer at the Muncie Children's Museum when you purchase a summer pass. Summer passes are $40.00 and are valid June through August. Sensational summer activities begin June 1: Don't miss Tasty Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Think Fast Thursday or Fun Time Friday. This summer will also be full of exciting weekend activities and new exhibit openings. Summer passes apply to Museum admission only; no other membership benefits apply.
To learn more, call the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Artcamp 2005 will be offered at two locations this summer in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art & Framing, 224 E. Main St., will be the site for Preschool Camp, June 13 - 17, and Cultures Camp, June 20-24. The Artist Within, at 313 S. Walnut, will offer Clay Camp July 27-July 1.
Brochures & registration forms are also available at www.gordyframing.com.
National Trails Day is June 4! This year's theme is "take the path to a healthier you". Delaware Greenways is celebrating NTD with a day hike on the earthen trails of Cardinal Greenway and Prairie Creek Reservoir. For more information call 765-287-0399, email shonda@delgreenways.org
Muncie Children's Museum New Exhibit to Make a Splash in June
A new exhibit will be making a splash at the Muncie Children's Museum. The grand opening of the new Water Works exhibit will be Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. The 12-foot exhibit encourages visitors to splash into a whole new world of water exploration.
- Aim squirt guns at spinning targets
- Play at the "build a pipe" activity
- Check out the dump bucket water tower
For the opening, the Museum will offer half off admission to all visitors both days along with special programs and activities. For the first 50 children who visit each day, a special promotional gift will be given so come early and enjoy the totally new Water Works exhibit.
JULY
4th Minnetrista Patriotic with America's Hometown Band 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for free summer family fun and live musical entertainment! Open to the public. All outdoor events at Minnetrista are alcohol free. Parking is available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
6th- 30th Mitchell Place Gallery An Invitation to Exhibit In Mitchell Place Gallery! Call For Entries Members' Show & Sale, 2005 Non-juried- Any member (donor to the gallery) may submit works to be shown
Opening reception Thursday, July 7, from 5 - 8 PM. Any member may exhibit. Non Members may exhibit by becoming a member for as little as $35 Prospectus and form for submission is on-line at www.mitchellplacegallery.com
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Wacky Art Camp - July 11-15, 2005
Experiment with several mediums of art, make wacky projects and prepare an art show.
Building Fun & Games Camp - July 18-22, 2005
Use craft and building materials to create fun games and projects to plan and/or destroy.
Around the World Camp - July 25-29, 2005
Experience different food, games, clothing, art, music and other costumes from all over the world - in just five days!
18th -29th Minnestrista Camp Minnetrista - Camp Discover (Grades K-5)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 18-29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Camp Minnetrista is an exciting summer opportunity for children to be active, have fun, and learn something new within Minnetrista's unique campus. The camp's staff is comprised of teachers and other educators from across the region. Campers will attend two classes each day. Class topics range from Nature Area Expeditions, Glass Works, Gardens Galore, and much more. Price: Members, $60 per camper; non-members, $75 per camper
30th Minnestrista Country with Marty Stuart and Flynnville Train 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
27th Minnestrista Rhythm and Blues with John Lee Hooker, Jr. and Clarence Dobbins at 7:30 p.m.
Muncie Children's Museum summer camps: Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Acting Up Camp - August 1-5, 2005
Perform every day, learn through improvisation, Karaoke, fundamental games and put on a final performance.
Space is limited so sign up today. Each camp is $100.00 per week for Museum members and $125.00 per week for non-Museum members. Registration deadline is June 20.
For more information or to register, contact the Muncie Children's Museum at (765) 286-1660 or visit us online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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