Downtown Announcements:
About 20 people attended the Downtown Business Council meeting this week. If you missed the meeting, the minutes are available on the Downtown Business Council blog:
http://downtownbusinesscouncil.blogspot.com/2006/11/dbc-meeting-minutes-1182006.html.
DBC members are also encouraged to look over the results of the special planning session, and review the proposed committee plan and goals to be voted on with the officers' election. The outline of that plan is also available on the DBC blog at http://downtownbusinesscouncil.blogspot.com/2006/10/downtown-business-council-planning.html.
Plans are underway for the downtown Holiday Lights event, scheduled for First Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-9pm. All downtown building owners and/or residents are asked to put clear white lights in their windows, especially on the upper floors. Anyone wishing to volunteer some help for the evening is encouraged to call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897. For a complete outline of details and help needed, click here: http://downtownbusinesscouncil.blogspot.com/2006/11/downtown-holiday-lights-update.html
NOVEMBER EVENTS :
11th - 2pm, Barbara Lantz will sign copies of her new book, The Return of Chief Joseph, at Danner's Books-Gifts-Yarn on Wheeling Ave. Visit www.dannersbooks.com for info.
12 - 2-3:30pm. Cornerstone Center for the Arts' Sunday Sampler Series presents Self Defense, led by Carl Jackson, Sr. For more information about our Sunday Sampler series, please contact Mr. Robby Tompkins, Director of Education at (765) 281-9503.
14th - Minnetrista; Holidays Around the World, appropriate for 4-5 year olds, 4-5pm. This program includes a trip to the exhibit, Children Just Like Me.Registration Deadline is Nov. 10. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
15th - Minnetrista ; Play Around the World, appropriate for 3 year olds 4-5pm. This program includes a trip to the exhibit, Children Just Like Me.Registration Deadline is Nov. 10. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
16th - Minnetrista: Celebrations around the World appropriate for 6 & 7 year olds from 4-5pm. This program includes a trip to the exhibit, Children Just Like Me.Registration Deadline is Nov. 10. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
17th - A Taste of Danner's, from 5 to 8pm. The Book Clubs and Knitting Groups of Danner's invite the public to a special event held to benefit the bookstore, A Taste of Danner's! will feature a smorgasbord of multi-ethnic food and drinks, including wine, cheese, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more! More info available at Danner's: Books-Gifts-Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Ave. Call 765-288-1122 or visit www.DannersBooks.com
18th - Muncie Children’s Museum; free family Saturday 10am-5pm.
18th - Minnetrista; Where the Wind Blows Minn-trip to Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center at Goshen College. Appropriate for adults, 10am-6pm. Registration deadline is Nov. 10. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
18th - Cornerstone Center for the Arts presents Candy Cane Lane~~crafts, presents, refreshments, entertainment, and photos with Santa: 1-4 pm. For more info, contact Brett Ellison @ 765-281-9503, ext. 53.
19 - Cornerstone Center for the Arts' Sunday Sampler Series presents African Dance 2pm - 3:30pm, and Salsa 3:30pm – 5pm Classes are open to anyone. African Dance taught by Janae Mackins; Salsa taught by Joyce Maxwell – Chenault. For more information about our Sunday Sampler series, please contact Mr. Robby Tompkins, Director of Education at (765) 281-9503.
24th-25th - Santa Claus visits the Muncie Children's Museum. Children will be able to share their list with Santa on Friday, November 24 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday, November 26 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Santa visits are free to members and are included in the regular admission cost.
24-25th Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
25th - Muncie Children's Museum, 2pm, Snakehead Ed & Friends return by popular demand. Meet ten of Ed's friendly snakes, up close and personal, learning both the facts and myths about snakes. Free to members and is included in the Museum's regular admission price.
26th - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 2:00 pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
25th - The Artist Within turns two this month! Stop by Saturday, November 25th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate and to thank you for your support the past two years!
30th Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
NOVEMBER ONGOING :
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN…MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd. For more info and calendar, visit www.theartistwithininc.com.
Through November - Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. features: Sally Myers and Brian Gordy
Through Nov. 30 - ArtWorks features: artist Jeanette Gilbert~~opening reception Thurs. Nov. 2nd 5:30-8:00pm
Through November - MPG Arts features art by Bill Inman. Opening reception on First Thursday Nov. 2.
Through January 22 Minetrista presents: It’s Not Just a Game! Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
1st-2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
3rd - Cornerstone Center for the Arts presents: Rag Quilting 2:00-3:30pm and Holiday card making 3:30-5:00pm
7th - Holiday Lights Downtown, 5-9pm. Holiday Carolers, children’s activities and holiday movie, Muncie Symphony League Chili Cook Off, Midwest Writer Book Sale, specialty foods and crafts, street musicians and lots of Downtown cheer! For more info call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
7th - Open House – The Lofts @ Mitchell Place. 301 South Walnut Street. Tour the remaining unsold units and see what everyone is talking about. 5:30PM-7:00PM. Call 765.730.1862 or at www.theloftsatmitchellplace.com for more information.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
Dec. 15-23 - MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE will present the inaugural production of its new Family Theatre Workshop Series with THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! by Barbara Robinson. The play will perform on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:30pm as well as on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
Dec. 20-23 MAIN STREET STUDIO THEATRE will present A CHRISTMAS CABARET on December 20, 21, 22 & 23 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at The Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Friday, November 10, 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Cornerstone Candy Cane Lane
Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi presents Cornerstone Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main Street, 2nd floor, on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Come join Cornerstone Center for the Arts for this FREE event to start off
the holiday season! Children and adults alike will enjoy various activities
on the 2nd floor of the Cornerstone Center for the Arts building.
We will have Crafts for the children to make, Entertainment provided in our Theatre
Room, and best of all children can come walk through Candy Cane Lane to get
their picture taken with Santa and receive a gift (for the first 150 boys
and first 150 girls) courtesy of Mattel and A Bright Smile Toy Drive!
For more information please contact Brett Ellison @ 765-281-9503, ext. 53.
Additional Support provided by Indiana Public Radio, Indiana Arts
Commission.
Come join Cornerstone Center for the Arts for this FREE event to start off
the holiday season! Children and adults alike will enjoy various activities
on the 2nd floor of the Cornerstone Center for the Arts building.
We will have Crafts for the children to make, Entertainment provided in our Theatre
Room, and best of all children can come walk through Candy Cane Lane to get
their picture taken with Santa and receive a gift (for the first 150 boys
and first 150 girls) courtesy of Mattel and A Bright Smile Toy Drive!
For more information please contact Brett Ellison @ 765-281-9503, ext. 53.
Additional Support provided by Indiana Public Radio, Indiana Arts
Commission.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
MPG's Living Art Program
MPG's Living Arts Program
Features "The Arts of Poetry" November 9
"The Art of Poetry" is the focus of November's Living Arts Series at MPG, Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. The program takes place at the gallery, located at 308 E. Main Street. Several poets from the Tipton Poetry Journal will read from their work, discuss their creative processes, and autograph copies of the just-released 2006 Tipton Poetry Journal which will be available for purchase. Several poets are traveling to participate in this months Living Arts Program.
From 2002 to 2005, poets from central and east central Indiana attended the Tipton Poetry Reading, a monthly gathering featuring prominent Indiana poets which always included an open mike format. The Tipton Poetry Journal evolved from the energy of these poets. Since the fall of 2005, the Journal no longer limits itself to Indiana poets, seeking quality work from all areas.
The November Living Arts program will offer light refreshments to those in attendance. Admission is free. For more information, contact MPG at 765-289-8575.
MPG
www.mpgarts.org
mpgarts@gmail.com
765-289-8575
Features "The Arts of Poetry" November 9
"The Art of Poetry" is the focus of November's Living Arts Series at MPG, Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. The program takes place at the gallery, located at 308 E. Main Street. Several poets from the Tipton Poetry Journal will read from their work, discuss their creative processes, and autograph copies of the just-released 2006 Tipton Poetry Journal which will be available for purchase. Several poets are traveling to participate in this months Living Arts Program.
From 2002 to 2005, poets from central and east central Indiana attended the Tipton Poetry Reading, a monthly gathering featuring prominent Indiana poets which always included an open mike format. The Tipton Poetry Journal evolved from the energy of these poets. Since the fall of 2005, the Journal no longer limits itself to Indiana poets, seeking quality work from all areas.
The November Living Arts program will offer light refreshments to those in attendance. Admission is free. For more information, contact MPG at 765-289-8575.
MPG
www.mpgarts.org
mpgarts@gmail.com
765-289-8575
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Downtown Holiday Lights Update
Here is an update from our Downtown Holiday Lights Celebration committee. I have tried to take what we discussed from last Wednesday's meeting and put it into action along with a list of needs and desires. Remember this is a work in progress and is intended to be updated as things are confirmed, added or changed.
If you have information, organizations or activities that can be added to the list, or if you would like to take on an additional responsibility, just cut and paste this list into a new document, make your additions or changes and e-mail to the entire group. Hopefully this will make this outline an evolving document that we all can all work with. Just be sure to use the last outline sent to you, so we don't lose or overlook any changes.
There will be some expense to this event. Do we have any money to work with? Does someone want to approach an underwriter? I think we could do everything included in this outline with about $1000.
The Star Press has committed to some advertising support in addition to the Holiday tab Mark DiFabio is working on. The tab deadline is Wednesday.
I think we can anticipate some assistance from All Access and the reporting staff as well. Carrie will go to work with her marketing magic through the website along with everyone using their own mailing and e-mail resources. Traci has volunteered to do our design work. I have sent our basic info (invitation to participate) to WLBC, Visitors Bureau, Star Press, Daily News, All Access and MuncieDowntown. Hopefully by next week we will be able to send a PR of actual activities to all sources.
We will ask for help where it is missing at the DBC meeting on Wednesday. What else are we missing?
I did not include Ms. Gant from United Insurance...anyone have her e-mail address? If so please forward to all so that we can put her in the loop.
Did we schedule a date for our next meeting? If we did, I can't find it in my notes.
Not a bad start for a weeks worth of work!
Thanks for everything you do!
Cheryl Crowder
Downtown Development
If you have information, organizations or activities that can be added to the list, or if you would like to take on an additional responsibility, just cut and paste this list into a new document, make your additions or changes and e-mail to the entire group. Hopefully this will make this outline an evolving document that we all can all work with. Just be sure to use the last outline sent to you, so we don't lose or overlook any changes.
There will be some expense to this event. Do we have any money to work with? Does someone want to approach an underwriter? I think we could do everything included in this outline with about $1000.
The Star Press has committed to some advertising support in addition to the Holiday tab Mark DiFabio is working on. The tab deadline is Wednesday.
I think we can anticipate some assistance from All Access and the reporting staff as well. Carrie will go to work with her marketing magic through the website along with everyone using their own mailing and e-mail resources. Traci has volunteered to do our design work. I have sent our basic info (invitation to participate) to WLBC, Visitors Bureau, Star Press, Daily News, All Access and MuncieDowntown. Hopefully by next week we will be able to send a PR of actual activities to all sources.
We will ask for help where it is missing at the DBC meeting on Wednesday. What else are we missing?
I did not include Ms. Gant from United Insurance...anyone have her e-mail address? If so please forward to all so that we can put her in the loop.
Did we schedule a date for our next meeting? If we did, I can't find it in my notes.
Not a bad start for a weeks worth of work!
Thanks for everything you do!
Cheryl Crowder
Downtown Development
Friday, November 03, 2006
Weekly Downtown E-News 11/3/06
Downtown Announcements:
I&M presents: Holiday Lights Downtown, Thursday December 7th from 5-9pm.
Plans are underway for our big Holiday Event Downtown! Everyone is invited to participate in this Downtown Holiday tradition. Come shop, sell your wares or gather a group to carol Downtown in our beautifully renovated and decorated shops, pubs and restaurants. Opening Ceremonies, street decoration and luminaria lighting will kick off the evening at 5:00pm on the courthouse square. Anyone wishing to volunteer some cheer to the evening is encouraged to call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
Tune in again this Sunday to HGTV's program Re ZONED will feature the living quarters of Mike and Sherri Powell of Jack's Camera Shop. Click here for show details.
Keep watching HGTV for re-runs of the Re ZONED program that featured the living quarters of Kent Shuff and Steve Fennimore of Vera Mae's. Click here for details on that program.
NOVEMBER EVENTS :
3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
3rd - Groundbreaking for the new construction of an office building for Defur Voran attorneys at law, 3pm at the corner of Charles and Walnut.
3rd - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. November's event features Fire Safety. The Muncie Fire Department will be at the Museum to do fire safety programs, give tours of a real firetruck and hand out firefighter hats and fire safety coloring books. Everyone is welcome!
4th - 11:30am, Wes Gehring, BSU professor of film and the author of The Charlie Chaplin Murder Mystery, will sign copies of his newest book at Danner's Books-Gifts-Yarn on Wheeling Ave.
8th - Downtown Business Council regular meeting at 7:30am at the StarPress conference room. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend! We plan to review, discuss and confirm if our membership supports the focal areas and goals established at last month's planning session.
11th - 2pm, Barbara Lantz will sign copies of her new book, The Return of Chief Joseph, at Danner's Books-Gifts-Yarn on Wheeling Ave. Visit www.dannersbooks.com for info.
17th - A Taste of Danner's, from 5 to 8pm. The Book Clubs and Knitting Groups of Danner's invite the public to a special event held to benefit the bookstore, A Taste of Danner's! will feature a smorgasbord of multi-ethnic food and drinks, including wine, cheese, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more! More info available at Danner's: Books-Gifts-Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Ave. Call 765-288-1122 or visit www.DannersBooks.com
24th-25th - Santa Claus visits the Muncie Children's Museum. Children will be able to share their list with Santa on Friday, November 24 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday, November 26 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Santa visits are free to members and are included in the regular admission cost.
24-25th Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
25th - Muncie Children's Museum, 2pm, Snakehead Ed & Friends return by popular demand. Meet ten of Ed's friendly snakes, up close and personal, learning both the facts and myths about snakes. Free to members and is included in the Museum's regular admission price.
26th - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 2:00 pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
25th - The Artist Within turns two this month! Stop by Saturday, November 25th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate and to thank you for your support the past two years!
30th Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
NOVEMBER ONGOING :
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN...MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd. For more info and calendar, visit www.theartistwithininc.com.
Through Nov. 30 - ArtWorks features: artist Jeanette Gilbert~~opening reception Thurs. Nov. 2nd 5:30-8:00pm
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
1st-2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
Dec. 7th - Holiday Lights Downtown, 5-9pm. Holiday Carolers, children's activities and holiday movie, Muncie Symphony League Chili Cook Off, Midwest Writer Book Sale, specialty foods and crafts, street musicians and lots of Downtown cheer! For more info call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
7th - Open House - The Lofts @ Mitchell Place. 301 South Walnut Street. Tour the remaining unsold units and see what everyone is talking about. 5:30PM-7:00PM. Call 765.730.1862 or at www.theloftsatmitchellplace.com for more information.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
Dec. 15-23 - MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE will present the inaugural production of its new Family Theatre Workshop Series with THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! by Barbara Robinson. The play will perform on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:30pm as well as on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
Dec. 20-23 MAIN STREET STUDIO THEATRE will present A CHRISTMAS CABARET on December 20, 21, 22 & 23 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at The Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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I&M presents: Holiday Lights Downtown, Thursday December 7th from 5-9pm.
Plans are underway for our big Holiday Event Downtown! Everyone is invited to participate in this Downtown Holiday tradition. Come shop, sell your wares or gather a group to carol Downtown in our beautifully renovated and decorated shops, pubs and restaurants. Opening Ceremonies, street decoration and luminaria lighting will kick off the evening at 5:00pm on the courthouse square. Anyone wishing to volunteer some cheer to the evening is encouraged to call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
Tune in again this Sunday to HGTV's program Re ZONED will feature the living quarters of Mike and Sherri Powell of Jack's Camera Shop. Click here for show details.
Keep watching HGTV for re-runs of the Re ZONED program that featured the living quarters of Kent Shuff and Steve Fennimore of Vera Mae's. Click here for details on that program.
NOVEMBER EVENTS :
3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
3rd - Groundbreaking for the new construction of an office building for Defur Voran attorneys at law, 3pm at the corner of Charles and Walnut.
3rd - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. November's event features Fire Safety. The Muncie Fire Department will be at the Museum to do fire safety programs, give tours of a real firetruck and hand out firefighter hats and fire safety coloring books. Everyone is welcome!
4th - 11:30am, Wes Gehring, BSU professor of film and the author of The Charlie Chaplin Murder Mystery, will sign copies of his newest book at Danner's Books-Gifts-Yarn on Wheeling Ave.
8th - Downtown Business Council regular meeting at 7:30am at the StarPress conference room. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend! We plan to review, discuss and confirm if our membership supports the focal areas and goals established at last month's planning session.
11th - 2pm, Barbara Lantz will sign copies of her new book, The Return of Chief Joseph, at Danner's Books-Gifts-Yarn on Wheeling Ave. Visit www.dannersbooks.com for info.
17th - A Taste of Danner's, from 5 to 8pm. The Book Clubs and Knitting Groups of Danner's invite the public to a special event held to benefit the bookstore, A Taste of Danner's! will feature a smorgasbord of multi-ethnic food and drinks, including wine, cheese, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more! More info available at Danner's: Books-Gifts-Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Ave. Call 765-288-1122 or visit www.DannersBooks.com
24th-25th - Santa Claus visits the Muncie Children's Museum. Children will be able to share their list with Santa on Friday, November 24 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday, November 26 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Santa visits are free to members and are included in the regular admission cost.
24-25th Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
25th - Muncie Children's Museum, 2pm, Snakehead Ed & Friends return by popular demand. Meet ten of Ed's friendly snakes, up close and personal, learning both the facts and myths about snakes. Free to members and is included in the Museum's regular admission price.
26th - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 2:00 pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
25th - The Artist Within turns two this month! Stop by Saturday, November 25th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate and to thank you for your support the past two years!
30th Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
NOVEMBER ONGOING :
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN...MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd. For more info and calendar, visit www.theartistwithininc.com.
Through Nov. 30 - ArtWorks features: artist Jeanette Gilbert~~opening reception Thurs. Nov. 2nd 5:30-8:00pm
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
1st-2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
Dec. 7th - Holiday Lights Downtown, 5-9pm. Holiday Carolers, children's activities and holiday movie, Muncie Symphony League Chili Cook Off, Midwest Writer Book Sale, specialty foods and crafts, street musicians and lots of Downtown cheer! For more info call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
7th - Open House - The Lofts @ Mitchell Place. 301 South Walnut Street. Tour the remaining unsold units and see what everyone is talking about. 5:30PM-7:00PM. Call 765.730.1862 or at www.theloftsatmitchellplace.com for more information.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
Dec. 15-23 - MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE will present the inaugural production of its new Family Theatre Workshop Series with THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! by Barbara Robinson. The play will perform on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:30pm as well as on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.
Dec. 20-23 MAIN STREET STUDIO THEATRE will present A CHRISTMAS CABARET on December 20, 21, 22 & 23 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at The Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. The production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
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Plans Underway for Holiday Lights Downtown
I&M presents: Holiday Lights Downtown, Thursday December 7th from 5-9pm.
Plans are underway for our big Holiday Event Downtown! Not only is this a first Thursday for all Art Galleries Downtown, it is the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and shop locally for all of your holiday gift giving needs.
Holiday Carolers, children's activities and holiday movie, Muncie Symphony League Chili Cook Off, Midwest Writer Book Sale, specialty foods and crafts, street musicians and lots of Downtown cheer!
Everyone is invited to participate in this Downtown Holiday tradition. Come shop, sell your wares or gather a group to carol Downtown in our beautifully renovated and decorated shops, pubs and restaurants.
Opening Ceremonies, street decoration and luminaria lighting will kick off the evening at 5:00pm on the courthouse square.
Anyone wishing to volunteer some cheer to the evening is encouraged to call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
Plans are underway for our big Holiday Event Downtown! Not only is this a first Thursday for all Art Galleries Downtown, it is the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and shop locally for all of your holiday gift giving needs.
Holiday Carolers, children's activities and holiday movie, Muncie Symphony League Chili Cook Off, Midwest Writer Book Sale, specialty foods and crafts, street musicians and lots of Downtown cheer!
Everyone is invited to participate in this Downtown Holiday tradition. Come shop, sell your wares or gather a group to carol Downtown in our beautifully renovated and decorated shops, pubs and restaurants.
Opening Ceremonies, street decoration and luminaria lighting will kick off the evening at 5:00pm on the courthouse square.
Anyone wishing to volunteer some cheer to the evening is encouraged to call Downtown Development @ 765 282-7897.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Groundbreaking Invitation Downtown
There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of the new office building at the corner of Charles and Walnut on Friday November 3rd @ 3pm. The newly constructed building is slated to be the new home of Defur Voran attorneys at law.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Cornerstone Presents Sunday Samplers in November
Come Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts for our New Sunday Sampler Series.
Featured Samplers are a look into possible classes that Cornerstone may offer and gives you a chance to sample what is going on here at Cornerstone without committing to an entire semester. Upcoming Samplers are:
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Scrapbooking 2pm – 3:30pm
Calligraphy 3:30pm – 5pm
This class is open to beginners and professionals. Just bring 5-8 of your favorite photos, and we will supply the rest.
Cost: $7 per class (suggested donation) or $12 for both classes
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Self Defense 2pm – 3:30pm
This class is open to anyone with an interest and will be lead by Carl Jackson, Sr.
Cost: $7 (Suggested Donation)
Sunday, November 19, 2006
African Dance 2pm - 3:30pm
Salsa 3:30pm – 5pm
Classes are open to anyone.
African Dance taught by Janae Mackins; Salsa taught by Joyce Maxwell – Chenault
Cost: $7 per class (suggested donation) or $12 for both classes.
For more information about our Sunday Sampler series, please contact Mr. Robby Tompkins, Director of Education at (765) 281-9503.
This series presented by Cornerstone Center for the Arts with additional assistance provided by Indiana Arts Commission, and Indiana Public Radio – Ball State University.
Featured Samplers are a look into possible classes that Cornerstone may offer and gives you a chance to sample what is going on here at Cornerstone without committing to an entire semester. Upcoming Samplers are:
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Scrapbooking 2pm – 3:30pm
Calligraphy 3:30pm – 5pm
This class is open to beginners and professionals. Just bring 5-8 of your favorite photos, and we will supply the rest.
Cost: $7 per class (suggested donation) or $12 for both classes
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Self Defense 2pm – 3:30pm
This class is open to anyone with an interest and will be lead by Carl Jackson, Sr.
Cost: $7 (Suggested Donation)
Sunday, November 19, 2006
African Dance 2pm - 3:30pm
Salsa 3:30pm – 5pm
Classes are open to anyone.
African Dance taught by Janae Mackins; Salsa taught by Joyce Maxwell – Chenault
Cost: $7 per class (suggested donation) or $12 for both classes.
For more information about our Sunday Sampler series, please contact Mr. Robby Tompkins, Director of Education at (765) 281-9503.
This series presented by Cornerstone Center for the Arts with additional assistance provided by Indiana Arts Commission, and Indiana Public Radio – Ball State University.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Downtown Business Council Planning Session Results
Dear MDBC Members:
I want to thank everyone who participated in either one or both of the special planning sessions. Thank you. Many have stated that they believe we achieved our goal of identifying areas for improvement and growth relative to the MDBC. I believe that our efforts can greatly enhance the efforts of others, such as Heart of the City as real
As promised, below is a synopsis of what transpired at our final MDBC planning session held on October 10th at the Horizon Convention Center. That said, four focal areas were identified in which most all of our efforts can be categorized using a committee structure, and which each could presumably be co-chaired. They are included below:
1. Membership & Governance (identified goals were membership growth, and refined governance and leadership structure)
2. Planning & Advocacy (identified goals were development of Downtown Action Plan, encouragement of Business Improvement District model, encouragement for market analysis to be completed, encouragement for review of applicable codified ordinances, planning and building code enforcement processes)
3. Special Events (identified goals for repository of volunteers for special events)
4. Marketing & Promotions (identified goal of enriched co-op advertising through existing and favorable media outlets)
Most importantly, the results of our planning sessions suggest that we govern through policy. By governing through policy we can keep our intentions, labors and goals succinct. And, in doing so, all of our time and treasure is channeled efficiently through committee structured leadership.
So, what's next? At our next regularly scheduled meeting, which is Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30 AM at the StarPress Conference Room, we will want discuss and confirm if our membership supports the above noted focal areas and goals.
See you soon,
Andrew
J. Andrew Dale, Principal
David Dale Designs, LLC
I want to thank everyone who participated in either one or both of the special planning sessions. Thank you. Many have stated that they believe we achieved our goal of identifying areas for improvement and growth relative to the MDBC. I believe that our efforts can greatly enhance the efforts of others, such as Heart of the City as real
As promised, below is a synopsis of what transpired at our final MDBC planning session held on October 10th at the Horizon Convention Center. That said, four focal areas were identified in which most all of our efforts can be categorized using a committee structure, and which each could presumably be co-chaired. They are included below:
1. Membership & Governance (identified goals were membership growth, and refined governance and leadership structure)
2. Planning & Advocacy (identified goals were development of Downtown Action Plan, encouragement of Business Improvement District model, encouragement for market analysis to be completed, encouragement for review of applicable codified ordinances, planning and building code enforcement processes)
3. Special Events (identified goals for repository of volunteers for special events)
4. Marketing & Promotions (identified goal of enriched co-op advertising through existing and favorable media outlets)
Most importantly, the results of our planning sessions suggest that we govern through policy. By governing through policy we can keep our intentions, labors and goals succinct. And, in doing so, all of our time and treasure is channeled efficiently through committee structured leadership.
So, what's next? At our next regularly scheduled meeting, which is Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30 AM at the StarPress Conference Room, we will want discuss and confirm if our membership supports the above noted focal areas and goals.
See you soon,
Andrew
J. Andrew Dale, Principal
David Dale Designs, LLC
Weekly Downtown E-News 10/27/06
News from Downtown Business Council
Downtown friends: It is time to begin plans for the holiday season! If you are interested in serving on the Downtown Holiday Committee, please plan to attend the initial meeting on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 AM at The Artist Within. We would like to coordinate efforts among the merchants and Downtown Development to ensure that our downtown looks lovely and festive for the Holiday season.
OCTOBER EVENTS :
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
27-28th - Minnestrista Creatures of the Night Campfire 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, Deadline October 20. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
27th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Pumpkin Carving Workshop 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, deadline October 18. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday - Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum kicks off its Music on the Move programming with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra from 11 am until Noon.
28th - Masquerade Madness - 7pm to 1am in the streets of downtown Muncie. Call Downtown Development for details at 282-7897.
28th - Jazz Night at Vera Mae's, 6:30-10pm featuring vocalist Mary Ann Moss with Frank Smith, string bass, and Frank Puzzullo, pianist. Reservations suggested. Call 765-747-4941.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - The Basement haunted house is open for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
NOVEMBER EVENTS :
2nd - Minnetrista presents "Super Sounds", 10-10:30 a.m. Program includes a visit to the exhibit "Children Just Like Me." Registration deadline is October 27. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
2nd - Open House - The Lofts @ Mitchell Place. 301 South Walnut Street. Tour the remaining unsold units and see what everyone is talking about. 5:30PM-7:00PM. Call 765.730.1862 or at www.theloftsatmitchellplace.com for more information.
3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
17th - A Taste of Danner's, from 5 to 8pm. The Book Clubs and Knitting Groups of Danner's invite the public to a special event held to benefit the bookstore, A Taste of Danner's! will feature a smorgasbord of multi-ethnic food and drinks, including wine, cheese, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more! More info available at Danner's: Books-Gifts-Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Ave. Call 765-288-1122 or visit www.DannersBooks.com
24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
NOVEMBER ONGOING :
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN...MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd.
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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Downtown friends: It is time to begin plans for the holiday season! If you are interested in serving on the Downtown Holiday Committee, please plan to attend the initial meeting on Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 AM at The Artist Within. We would like to coordinate efforts among the merchants and Downtown Development to ensure that our downtown looks lovely and festive for the Holiday season.
OCTOBER EVENTS :
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
27-28th - Minnestrista Creatures of the Night Campfire 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, Deadline October 20. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
27th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Pumpkin Carving Workshop 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, deadline October 18. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday - Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum kicks off its Music on the Move programming with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra from 11 am until Noon.
28th - Masquerade Madness - 7pm to 1am in the streets of downtown Muncie. Call Downtown Development for details at 282-7897.
28th - Jazz Night at Vera Mae's, 6:30-10pm featuring vocalist Mary Ann Moss with Frank Smith, string bass, and Frank Puzzullo, pianist. Reservations suggested. Call 765-747-4941.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - The Basement haunted house is open for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
NOVEMBER EVENTS :
2nd - Minnetrista presents "Super Sounds", 10-10:30 a.m. Program includes a visit to the exhibit "Children Just Like Me." Registration deadline is October 27. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
2nd - Open House - The Lofts @ Mitchell Place. 301 South Walnut Street. Tour the remaining unsold units and see what everyone is talking about. 5:30PM-7:00PM. Call 765.730.1862 or at www.theloftsatmitchellplace.com for more information.
3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
17th - A Taste of Danner's, from 5 to 8pm. The Book Clubs and Knitting Groups of Danner's invite the public to a special event held to benefit the bookstore, A Taste of Danner's! will feature a smorgasbord of multi-ethnic food and drinks, including wine, cheese, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more! More info available at Danner's: Books-Gifts-Yarns 1316 North Wheeling Ave. Call 765-288-1122 or visit www.DannersBooks.com
24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
NOVEMBER ONGOING :
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN...MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd.
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Center Township's 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast
All U Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
November 4th, 2006
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Center Township Emergency Services Station 12
4651 West Woods Edge Lane
(765) 254-9328
(Off Morrison Rd, next to College Park Apartments)
Over 50 Door Prizes and a 50/50 Drawing
Meet Congressman Pence and Township Trustee Dick Shirey
All proceeds will go to benefiting our Community
Presale $ 5 at the Door $6
FREE DELIVERY!!
Senior Citizens and Ball State Students $5.00
November 4th, 2006
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Center Township Emergency Services Station 12
4651 West Woods Edge Lane
(765) 254-9328
(Off Morrison Rd, next to College Park Apartments)
Over 50 Door Prizes and a 50/50 Drawing
Meet Congressman Pence and Township Trustee Dick Shirey
All proceeds will go to benefiting our Community
Presale $ 5 at the Door $6
FREE DELIVERY!!
Senior Citizens and Ball State Students $5.00
Friday, October 20, 2006
Weekly Downtown E-News 10/20/06
OCTOBER EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN MUNCIE:
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
27-28th - Minnestrista Creatures of the Night Campfire 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, Deadline October 20. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Pumpkin Carving Workshop 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, deadline October 18. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday - Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum kicks off its Music on the Move programming with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra from 11 am until Noon.
28th - Masquerade Madness - 7pm to 1am in the streets of downtown Muncie. Call Downtown Development for details at 282-7897.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - The Basement haunted house is open for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 2nd - Minnetrista presents "Super Sounds", 10-10:30 a.m. Program includes a visit to the exhibit "Children Just Like Me." Registration deadline is October 27. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Nov. 24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN...MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
27-28th - Minnestrista Creatures of the Night Campfire 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, Deadline October 20. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Pumpkin Carving Workshop 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, deadline October 18. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday - Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum kicks off its Music on the Move programming with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra from 11 am until Noon.
28th - Masquerade Madness - 7pm to 1am in the streets of downtown Muncie. Call Downtown Development for details at 282-7897.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - The Basement haunted house is open for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 2nd - Minnetrista presents "Super Sounds", 10-10:30 a.m. Program includes a visit to the exhibit "Children Just Like Me." Registration deadline is October 27. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Nov. 24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN...MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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Friday, October 13, 2006
Weekly Downtown E-News 10/13/2006
Congratulations to Middletown Idol 2006 winners. The Middletown Junior Idol 2006 winner was Megan New of Selma. Middletown Idol 2006 winner was John Kiger of Middletown. Competitions were held on October 6 & 7 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
OCTOBER EVENTS :
13th - KNIT IN! to kick off National Knitting Week, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters are invited, please bring snacks to share with the group. It will be just like an old fashioned slumber party. Susan and Linda will be on hand to help with questions. Please feel free to bring friends with you. We anticipate pooping out about 11:00 p.m. or midnight.
13th - Minnestrista offers Sweet Spot ?Minne?-Trip for Adults 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Stops at Wick?s Pie company and Ghyslain Chocolatier!! Registration deadline: October 5. Call (765) 213-3549.
13th - The Independent World Wrestling Superstars (I.W.W.S.) Helloween Havoc Triple Main Event at Horizon Convention Center, 401 S. High St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the first match up is set for 7.
14th - Book Signing with author Clifford Crow and his new book After the Diet's Gone [non-fiction] from 4-6pm, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
19th - Vera Mae's presents jazz music by Kelly Johnson, 6:30-9:45 pm. Cover is charged. For info, call Vera Mae's 765-747-4941.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
27-28th - Minnestrista Creatures of the Night Campfire 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, Deadline October 20. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Pumpkin Carving Workshop 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, deadline October 18. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday - Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum kicks off its Music on the Move programming with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra from 11 am until Noon.
28th - Masquerade Madness - 7pm to 1am in the streets of downtown Muncie. Call Downtown Development for details at 282-7897.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - The Basement haunted house is open for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, ?Traveling Indiana,? which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Nov. 24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN?MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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OCTOBER EVENTS :
13th - KNIT IN! to kick off National Knitting Week, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters are invited, please bring snacks to share with the group. It will be just like an old fashioned slumber party. Susan and Linda will be on hand to help with questions. Please feel free to bring friends with you. We anticipate pooping out about 11:00 p.m. or midnight.
13th - Minnestrista offers Sweet Spot ?Minne?-Trip for Adults 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Stops at Wick?s Pie company and Ghyslain Chocolatier!! Registration deadline: October 5. Call (765) 213-3549.
13th - The Independent World Wrestling Superstars (I.W.W.S.) Helloween Havoc Triple Main Event at Horizon Convention Center, 401 S. High St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the first match up is set for 7.
14th - Book Signing with author Clifford Crow and his new book After the Diet's Gone [non-fiction] from 4-6pm, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
19th - Vera Mae's presents jazz music by Kelly Johnson, 6:30-9:45 pm. Cover is charged. For info, call Vera Mae's 765-747-4941.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
27-28th - Minnestrista Creatures of the Night Campfire 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, Deadline October 20. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Pumpkin Carving Workshop 6-8pm. Registration fee charged, deadline October 18. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
28th - Muncie Children's Museum DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday - Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum kicks off its Music on the Move programming with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra from 11 am until Noon.
28th - Masquerade Madness - 7pm to 1am in the streets of downtown Muncie. Call Downtown Development for details at 282-7897.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - The Basement haunted house is open for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, ?Traveling Indiana,? which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Nov. 24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Through November - The Artist Within will feature the artwork of Thomas L. Farris throughout the month of November. His one man show, "IDEA DRIVEN?MEDIA EXPLORATION", runs November 1-25, 2006 with an artist opening reception Thursday, November 2 from 5-8 pm. The upper level gallery will feature the work of two Ball State University seniors. Painting majors Jessica Green and Duncan Ford will exhibit recent works. Jessica will showcase painting done while on her trip to France last summer; Duncan will feature his figure studies. They will also have an artists reception from 5-8 pm on Thursday November 2nd.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Middletown Idol Winners Announced
Congratulations to our Middletown Junior Idol & our Middletown Idol 2006 winners.
Our Middletown Junior Idol 2006 winner was Megan New of Selma
Our Middletown Idol 2006 winner was John Kiger of Middletown.
Competitions were held on October 6 & 7, 2006? Thank you to our Sponsors: 104.1 WLBC, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Old National Bank & The Star Press.
Thank you to all of the Judges, Competitors & sponsors for making this year?s competition a success.
Our Middletown Junior Idol 2006 winner was Megan New of Selma
Our Middletown Idol 2006 winner was John Kiger of Middletown.
Competitions were held on October 6 & 7, 2006? Thank you to our Sponsors: 104.1 WLBC, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Old National Bank & The Star Press.
Thank you to all of the Judges, Competitors & sponsors for making this year?s competition a success.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Registration This Week for Muncie Ballet Nutcracker Class
The Children's Nutcracker is attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic.
Performance Based Class Workshops - Nutcracker Class with Muncie Ballet
Grade 1-5
Saturdays 12-2pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Class dates are October 14-December 17, 2006
Registration is October 12th 5-7pm
Advance registration may be made at MuncieBallet.org
Candy canes, Sugar plum dreams & sparkling snowflakes can all be found at the Muncie Ballet Nutcracker Class! Workshop kids will perform with seasoned dancers to create an enchanted performance of The Children's Nutcracker!
Performance dates are December 15, 16 and 17th
Dance experience is not required. Class Tuition is $100. A limited number of scholarships are available.
~ please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com ~
Performance Based Class Workshops - Nutcracker Class with Muncie Ballet
Grade 1-5
Saturdays 12-2pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Class dates are October 14-December 17, 2006
Registration is October 12th 5-7pm
Advance registration may be made at MuncieBallet.org
Candy canes, Sugar plum dreams & sparkling snowflakes can all be found at the Muncie Ballet Nutcracker Class! Workshop kids will perform with seasoned dancers to create an enchanted performance of The Children's Nutcracker!
Performance dates are December 15, 16 and 17th
Dance experience is not required. Class Tuition is $100. A limited number of scholarships are available.
~ please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com ~
Friday, October 06, 2006
Weekly Downtown E-News 10/6
Don't forget the Downtown Business Council special meeting scheduled for 7:30 AM, Tuesday, October 10th at the Horizon Convention Center (donuts and coffee served). We should expect to meet for approximately 2 hours.
OCTOBER EVENTS :
3rd - 7th - "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation.
6th - ArtsWalk continues, extended to Friday, from 5-9pm. Annual event featuring coordinated art shows between Ball State and the many art galleries downtown. Lots going on downtown - music, food, poetry reading, new exhibits and many merchants open for this special event!! Free shuttle is provided between downtown and BSU. For more information, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
5th - 7th - Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories at The Artist Within. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
5th - Blue Bottle features live, famous poet: Joseph Kerschbaum
6th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frogs Are Green-What Color Are You?
6th and 7th - Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above) and Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below) at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Junior Division Competitions ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm; Adult Division Competitions ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
7th - IDNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry presents a Basic Tree Care Workshop, 9:00-4:00, McCulloch Park, Muncie IN. Registration deadline is 9/29/2006. Download brochure & registration form at http://www.munciedowntown.com/downbloads/BTCtrifold.pdf
7th - Yart at the corner of Charles and Walnut streets. Call Downtown Development for details.
10th - Minnetrista offers Animals Just Like Mine Program for 4 & 5-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
11th - Minnestrista offers Textures in Nature Program for 3-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - Muncie Ballet, registration for Nutcracker Class from 5-7pm. Performance based class workshops meet on Saturdays, Oct. 14-Dec. 14, from 12-pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Performance dates are Dec. 15-17th. The Children's Nutcracker is attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Advance registration may be made at MuncieBallet.org
12th - Minnestrista offers Tree Trekkers Program for 6 & 7-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Mark your calendars now! The Basement haunted house opens October 12 for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
13th - KNIT IN! to kick off National Knitting Week, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters are invited, please bring snacks to share with the group. It will be just like an old fashioned slumber party. Susan and Linda will be on hand to help with questions. Please feel free to bring friends with you. We anticipate pooping out about 11:00 p.m. or midnight.
13th - Minnestrista offers Sweet Spot "Minne"-Trip for Adults 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Stops at Wick's Pie company and Ghyslain Chocolatier!! Registration deadline: October 5. Call (765) 213-3549.
14th - Book Signing with author Clifford Crow and his new book After the Diet's Gone [non-fiction] from 4-6pm, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Nov. 24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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OCTOBER EVENTS :
3rd - 7th - "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation.
6th - ArtsWalk continues, extended to Friday, from 5-9pm. Annual event featuring coordinated art shows between Ball State and the many art galleries downtown. Lots going on downtown - music, food, poetry reading, new exhibits and many merchants open for this special event!! Free shuttle is provided between downtown and BSU. For more information, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
5th - 7th - Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories at The Artist Within. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
5th - Blue Bottle features live, famous poet: Joseph Kerschbaum
6th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frogs Are Green-What Color Are You?
6th and 7th - Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above) and Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below) at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Junior Division Competitions ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm; Adult Division Competitions ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
7th - IDNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry presents a Basic Tree Care Workshop, 9:00-4:00, McCulloch Park, Muncie IN. Registration deadline is 9/29/2006. Download brochure & registration form at http://www.munciedowntown.com/downbloads/BTCtrifold.pdf
7th - Yart at the corner of Charles and Walnut streets. Call Downtown Development for details.
10th - Minnetrista offers Animals Just Like Mine Program for 4 & 5-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
11th - Minnestrista offers Textures in Nature Program for 3-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - Muncie Ballet, registration for Nutcracker Class from 5-7pm. Performance based class workshops meet on Saturdays, Oct. 14-Dec. 14, from 12-pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Performance dates are Dec. 15-17th. The Children's Nutcracker is attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Advance registration may be made at MuncieBallet.org
12th - Minnestrista offers Tree Trekkers Program for 6 & 7-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Mark your calendars now! The Basement haunted house opens October 12 for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
13th - KNIT IN! to kick off National Knitting Week, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters are invited, please bring snacks to share with the group. It will be just like an old fashioned slumber party. Susan and Linda will be on hand to help with questions. Please feel free to bring friends with you. We anticipate pooping out about 11:00 p.m. or midnight.
13th - Minnestrista offers Sweet Spot "Minne"-Trip for Adults 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Stops at Wick's Pie company and Ghyslain Chocolatier!! Registration deadline: October 5. Call (765) 213-3549.
14th - Book Signing with author Clifford Crow and his new book After the Diet's Gone [non-fiction] from 4-6pm, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27 - 29th - Magna Cum Murder, at the Historic Roberts Hotel and Horizon Convention Center. Featuring guest authors M.C. Beaton, Christina Jennings, and Kurt Muse.Registration is required by October 13. Visit www.magnacummurder.com for details.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October - Gordy Fine Art & Framing will feature Charlene George and Carol Strock-Wasson.
Trough October - MPG Fine Arts features various media from BSU faculty.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Nov. 24-26 & 30th, Dec. 1 & 2nd - Muncie Civic Theater presents: Over the River & Through the Woods at 7:30pm on the 24th & 25th; 2:00 pm on the 26th; and 7:30 pm on the 30th, Dec. 1st & 2nd.
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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Monday, October 02, 2006
Free Saturday Movies at Civic theatre
Muncie Civic Theatre announces the Fall 2006 Line Up of
FREE SATURDAY MOVIES at CIVIC:
Three Full-Day Festivals plus Cult Films at Midnight
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 75-year old arts leader, is announcing the return of FREE SATURDAY MOVIES AT CIVIC, a new series of film presentations. Through a partnership with Downtown Development and Muncie Public Library, Muncie Civic will be presenting classic movies in four themed festivals during the fall.
The series dates are:
BUSTER KEATON FESTIVAL - October 21;
CLASSIC HORROR FESTIVAL - October 28;
JOHN WAYNE FESTIVAL - November 11;
ALFRED HITCHCOCK FESTIVAL - November 18.
Movies will begin at 1:00pm (except Nov. 11 which begins at 3:00pm) and will continue with a new film every two hours until 2am with short subjects and cartoons shown between features (except October 28 which breaks from 5:00-11:00 for a stage production of CATS).
Admission is free. Popcorn, soda and candy will be available for purchase in the lobby. Specific playing times for titles in each series will be available the week preceding each festival on fliers available at the theatre and at Muncie Public Library branches.
THE BUSTER KEATON FESTIVAL on October 21 will include "The General," "Steamboat Bill, Jr.," "College," "Our Hospitality," and "Sherlock Jr." The Midnight Movie will be "Todd Browning's Freaks."
THE CLASSIC HORROR FESTIVAL on October 28 will include "F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu," and "The Mummy." The Midnight Movie will be "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
THE JOHN WAYNE FESTIVAL on November 11, Veterans Day, will include "The Searchers," "Donovan's Reef," "The Quiet Man," and "True Grit." The Midnight Movie will be "Midnight Cowboy."
THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK FESTIVAL on November 18 will include "The Man Who Knew Too Much," "North By Northwest," "Spellbound," "Rope," and "Strangers On A Train." The Midnight Movie will be "Psycho."
The Cinema Classics series offers a traditional movie-going experience in an historical setting. From 1933 until 1953, Muncie Civic Theatre was the Hoosier Movie Theatre and is the last of more than two dozen architecturally historical movie palaces still standing in Downtown Muncie.
With assistance from Jack's Camera Shop, Muncie Civic has obtained a brand new fifteen-by-twenty-foot movie screen and through a partnership with Downtown Development is utilizing a state-of-the-art digital projector used in the summer to show outdoor movies on Walnut Street. Combined with the professional sound system already in place for plays and musicals and the historic setting of the auditorium, Muncie Civic hopes to provide a nostalgic experience coupled with technical cinematic excellence.
The movie series, which began in March, 2005, will continue with Winter and Spring Series' in 2007 including tributes to Billy Wilder, Federico Fellini, Art Films, Animated Films, Woody Allen, Humphrey Bogart and Marlon Brando.
For more information call 765-288-PLAY.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 29, 2006
CONTACT: Darrin Murrell, (765) 288-7529 x3
~ Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com! ~
FREE SATURDAY MOVIES at CIVIC:
Three Full-Day Festivals plus Cult Films at Midnight
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE, Delaware County's historic 75-year old arts leader, is announcing the return of FREE SATURDAY MOVIES AT CIVIC, a new series of film presentations. Through a partnership with Downtown Development and Muncie Public Library, Muncie Civic will be presenting classic movies in four themed festivals during the fall.
The series dates are:
BUSTER KEATON FESTIVAL - October 21;
CLASSIC HORROR FESTIVAL - October 28;
JOHN WAYNE FESTIVAL - November 11;
ALFRED HITCHCOCK FESTIVAL - November 18.
Movies will begin at 1:00pm (except Nov. 11 which begins at 3:00pm) and will continue with a new film every two hours until 2am with short subjects and cartoons shown between features (except October 28 which breaks from 5:00-11:00 for a stage production of CATS).
Admission is free. Popcorn, soda and candy will be available for purchase in the lobby. Specific playing times for titles in each series will be available the week preceding each festival on fliers available at the theatre and at Muncie Public Library branches.
THE BUSTER KEATON FESTIVAL on October 21 will include "The General," "Steamboat Bill, Jr.," "College," "Our Hospitality," and "Sherlock Jr." The Midnight Movie will be "Todd Browning's Freaks."
THE CLASSIC HORROR FESTIVAL on October 28 will include "F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu," and "The Mummy." The Midnight Movie will be "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
THE JOHN WAYNE FESTIVAL on November 11, Veterans Day, will include "The Searchers," "Donovan's Reef," "The Quiet Man," and "True Grit." The Midnight Movie will be "Midnight Cowboy."
THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK FESTIVAL on November 18 will include "The Man Who Knew Too Much," "North By Northwest," "Spellbound," "Rope," and "Strangers On A Train." The Midnight Movie will be "Psycho."
The Cinema Classics series offers a traditional movie-going experience in an historical setting. From 1933 until 1953, Muncie Civic Theatre was the Hoosier Movie Theatre and is the last of more than two dozen architecturally historical movie palaces still standing in Downtown Muncie.
With assistance from Jack's Camera Shop, Muncie Civic has obtained a brand new fifteen-by-twenty-foot movie screen and through a partnership with Downtown Development is utilizing a state-of-the-art digital projector used in the summer to show outdoor movies on Walnut Street. Combined with the professional sound system already in place for plays and musicals and the historic setting of the auditorium, Muncie Civic hopes to provide a nostalgic experience coupled with technical cinematic excellence.
The movie series, which began in March, 2005, will continue with Winter and Spring Series' in 2007 including tributes to Billy Wilder, Federico Fellini, Art Films, Animated Films, Woody Allen, Humphrey Bogart and Marlon Brando.
For more information call 765-288-PLAY.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 29, 2006
CONTACT: Darrin Murrell, (765) 288-7529 x3
~ Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com! ~
Saturday, September 30, 2006
ArtsWalk 2006 Events
Ball State and Downtown Muncie join forces for the annual ArtsWalk event.
This year's ArtsWalk has been extended to two days, Oct. 5 & 6, from 5-9pm.
Featuring coordinated art shows at the many art galleries downtown and on campus, music and entertainment, and free shuttle between downtown and BSU.
Some of the events at Artswalk are described below, but there are many more happenings throughout downtown. If you'd like to add your ArtsWalk events details to this list, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
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At the Artist Within:
Toren Scott will take his potter's wheel outside to demonstrate throwing and have several of his recent works for sale.
Abbie Parmerle's oil painting exhibit will have its artist reception with refreshments and live music.
Marilyn Derwenskus' Encaustic class exhibit opening and technique demonstrations.
Ana-Marie Delk felted purses show and sale with demonstrations.
"Paint a Plate for the Cure" silent auction continues.
"Create for the Cure" will take place from October 3-7. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in ?Paint a Plate for the Cure? and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation. Come join the fun and help a worthy cause.
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Poetry at the Blue Bottle:
Joseph Kerschbaum has performed at numerous venues around the country. He has been a featured performer at festivals such as the Bucktown Arts Fest, the Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts, as well as Heartland Incantations, a reading series that celebrates Hoosier poets. Joseph has also been a featured guest on such radio shows as WFHB's 'A Poet's Weave' as well NPR's 'A Linen Weave of Poets'.
Joseph is the captain of the Bloomington Pie Cutters, a team of poets that competes within the Midwest Poetry Slam League as well as the Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam. In the 2005 season of the MPSL the Bloomington Poetry Slam Team finish a solid Second Place among some of the finest Poetry Slam Teams in the country.
In April, 2005 Joseph was the opening poet for the nationally acclaimed Def Poetry Jam showcase at Indiana University. In September, 2005 Joseph was awarded the Greer Foundation Fellowship for Creative Writing from the Bloomington Area Arts Council. In December, 2005 Joseph was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
In June, 2006 Joseph was awarded an Individual Artistic Grant from The Indiana Arts Commission and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Throughout 2006 Joseph will be on the road in support of his new book Dead Stars Have No Graves. He?ll be hitting cities such as Chicago, Louisville, Columbus, Philadelphia, Eerie, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Bloomington among others. Check the schedule page for up-to-date details.
A number of his poems have appeared in journals and magazines around the country (Bathtub Gin, Arsenic Lobster, Stirring, Facets, Poetry Motel, Eclipse, Stray Dog, Tipton Poetry Journal, Red River Review).
Tony Brewer lives and works in Bloomington, Indiana, where he has been writing and performing for over fifteen years. He is the voice of reason behind MATRIX, www.matrixmag.com, a not-for-profit poetry and arts consortium he co-founded in 1998, as well as a founding member of the Bloomington poetry slam team, the Pie Cutters. His writing has appeared in Branches, Bathtub Gin, Poetry Midwest, the Bloomington Independent, the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, and elsewhere. He is also a professional editor, an audio producer, an adult-literacy tutor, and a renowned sound effects artist.
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At Artworks:
Award winning Artist Katherine Meade will exhibit original Oil paintings at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
A California native, Katherine relocated to Zionsville, In several years ago and has been making an impact on the local art scene ever since. In 2003, Katherine won both the Governors Choice and Wildlife Best of Show at the Indiana State Fair. Her work has been selected for exhibition by the Hoosier Salon and can be seen at their Gallery in Indianapolis as well as Art In Hand Gallery in Zionsville.
Katherine began winning honors in 1986 at various competitions in California where she attended the University of California at Riverside. She enhanced her skills at the Heron School of Art in Indianapolis. Katherine captures the natural beauty if local Indiana scenery and her floral arrangements explode from the canvas.
Artworks is located at 301 S Walnut, in the Mitchell building. The show will be on display through October 31 and may be viewed Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information call 288-2221.
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This year's ArtsWalk has been extended to two days, Oct. 5 & 6, from 5-9pm.
Featuring coordinated art shows at the many art galleries downtown and on campus, music and entertainment, and free shuttle between downtown and BSU.
Some of the events at Artswalk are described below, but there are many more happenings throughout downtown. If you'd like to add your ArtsWalk events details to this list, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
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At the Artist Within:
Toren Scott will take his potter's wheel outside to demonstrate throwing and have several of his recent works for sale.
Abbie Parmerle's oil painting exhibit will have its artist reception with refreshments and live music.
Marilyn Derwenskus' Encaustic class exhibit opening and technique demonstrations.
Ana-Marie Delk felted purses show and sale with demonstrations.
"Paint a Plate for the Cure" silent auction continues.
"Create for the Cure" will take place from October 3-7. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in ?Paint a Plate for the Cure? and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation. Come join the fun and help a worthy cause.
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Poetry at the Blue Bottle:
Joseph Kerschbaum has performed at numerous venues around the country. He has been a featured performer at festivals such as the Bucktown Arts Fest, the Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts, as well as Heartland Incantations, a reading series that celebrates Hoosier poets. Joseph has also been a featured guest on such radio shows as WFHB's 'A Poet's Weave' as well NPR's 'A Linen Weave of Poets'.
Joseph is the captain of the Bloomington Pie Cutters, a team of poets that competes within the Midwest Poetry Slam League as well as the Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam. In the 2005 season of the MPSL the Bloomington Poetry Slam Team finish a solid Second Place among some of the finest Poetry Slam Teams in the country.
In April, 2005 Joseph was the opening poet for the nationally acclaimed Def Poetry Jam showcase at Indiana University. In September, 2005 Joseph was awarded the Greer Foundation Fellowship for Creative Writing from the Bloomington Area Arts Council. In December, 2005 Joseph was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
In June, 2006 Joseph was awarded an Individual Artistic Grant from The Indiana Arts Commission and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Throughout 2006 Joseph will be on the road in support of his new book Dead Stars Have No Graves. He?ll be hitting cities such as Chicago, Louisville, Columbus, Philadelphia, Eerie, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Bloomington among others. Check the schedule page for up-to-date details.
A number of his poems have appeared in journals and magazines around the country (Bathtub Gin, Arsenic Lobster, Stirring, Facets, Poetry Motel, Eclipse, Stray Dog, Tipton Poetry Journal, Red River Review).
Tony Brewer lives and works in Bloomington, Indiana, where he has been writing and performing for over fifteen years. He is the voice of reason behind MATRIX, www.matrixmag.com, a not-for-profit poetry and arts consortium he co-founded in 1998, as well as a founding member of the Bloomington poetry slam team, the Pie Cutters. His writing has appeared in Branches, Bathtub Gin, Poetry Midwest, the Bloomington Independent, the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, and elsewhere. He is also a professional editor, an audio producer, an adult-literacy tutor, and a renowned sound effects artist.
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At Artworks:
Award winning Artist Katherine Meade will exhibit original Oil paintings at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
A California native, Katherine relocated to Zionsville, In several years ago and has been making an impact on the local art scene ever since. In 2003, Katherine won both the Governors Choice and Wildlife Best of Show at the Indiana State Fair. Her work has been selected for exhibition by the Hoosier Salon and can be seen at their Gallery in Indianapolis as well as Art In Hand Gallery in Zionsville.
Katherine began winning honors in 1986 at various competitions in California where she attended the University of California at Riverside. She enhanced her skills at the Heron School of Art in Indianapolis. Katherine captures the natural beauty if local Indiana scenery and her floral arrangements explode from the canvas.
Artworks is located at 301 S Walnut, in the Mitchell building. The show will be on display through October 31 and may be viewed Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information call 288-2221.
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Weekly Downtown E-News 9/29/06
A REMINDER FROM DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COUNCIL:Another special planning session is scheduled for 7:30 AM, Tuesday, October 10th at the Horizon Convention Center (donuts and coffee served). We should expect to meet for approximately 2 hours. The aim is identify three to four goals that can be achieved over the next 24 months, based on the lists we developed at the last meeting.If there is something you'd like to share with me that you believe would make our time together more productive, please contact Andrew Dale at 284-4987.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS :
30th - Stories Around the World Family Campfire at Minnetrista, 7-9 p.m. Registration deadline: Saturday, September 23. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
30th - Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome!
SEPTEMBER ONGOING:
Through Sept. 30th - Artist Within exhibit: Hannah Birch's printmaking, "A Study of the Figure", with an opening reception on First Thursday, Sept 7, from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Cortex exhibit: Beth Chico will display artist made books along with sculpture by Steven Clark. Live music, food and drink will be featured during the "First Thursday" opening reception Thursday Sept. 7 from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Artworks exhibit: Sandy Ezell will exhibit watercolors in varied techniques during the month of September at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, Sept. 7, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Through Sept. 30th - Mitchell Place Gallery will open at its new location at 308 E. main Street, with an exhibit of Digital Collages by David Franklin.
Through Sept. 30th - Gordy's Fine Art & Frame Co. presents exhibit by Tom Minkler
Through Sept. 30th - Back by popular demand, the Muncie Children's Museum's Make & Take craft room will be open every weekday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Fall Crafts will be September's theme.
Muncie Civic Theater is accepting signup for Fall Acting Classes from ages 7-Adult. For more information call 765-288-PLAY
Every Wednesday and Saturday - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Shop the market Wednesday, 4 p.m. until sold out; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Every Thursday - Natural Heritage Farmers Market Corner of Walnut & Charles St Downtown Muncie, Indiana Thursday Evenings from 4 - 6 pm
OCTOBER EVENTS :
3rd - 7th - "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation.
4th - Middletown Idol Registration Deadline has been extended again to October 4, from 9am to 6pml at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. The event takes placeOctober 6 and 7 at Cornerstone. Cash prizes are awarded to top three finalists. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
4th - Muncie Children's Museum - Art focused, our Origami hands on workshop begins on Wednesday, October 4 and runs every Wednesday from 4-5 pm. Registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
5th - Minnetrista offers Colors of Nature Program for Toddlers 10-10:30 a.m.
5th - ArtsWalk, 5-9pm. Annual event featuring coordinated art shows between Ball State and the many art galleries downtown. Lots going on downtown - music, food, poetry reading, new exhibits and many merchants open for this special event!! Free shuttle is provided between downtown and BSU. For more information, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
5th - 7th - Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories at The Artist Within. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
5th - Blue Bottle features live, famous poet: Joseph Kerschbaum
6th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frogs Are Green-What Color Are You?
6th and 7th - Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above) and Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below) at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Junior Division Competitions ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm; Adult Division Competitions ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
7th - IDNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry presents a Basic Tree Care Workshop, 9:00-4:00, McCulloch Park, Muncie IN. Registration deadline is 9/29/2006. Download brochure & registration form at http://www.munciedowntown.com/downbloads/BTCtrifold.pdf
10th - Minnetrista offers Animals Just Like Mine Program for 4 & 5-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
11th - Minnestrista offers Textures in Nature Program for 3-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - Muncie Ballet, registration for Nutcracker Class from 5-7pm. Performance based class workshops meet on Saturdays, Oct. 14-Dec. 14, from 12-pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Performance dates are Dec. 15-17th. The Children's Nutcracker is attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Advance registration may be made at MuncieBallet.org
12th - Minnestrista offers Tree Trekkers Program for 6 & 7-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Mark your calendars now! The Basement haunted house opens October 12 for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
13th - KNIT IN! to kick off National Knitting Week, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters are invited, please bring snacks to share with the group. It will be just like an old fashioned slumber party. Susan and Linda will be on hand to help with questions. Please feel free to bring friends with you. We anticipate pooping out about 11:00 p.m. or midnight.
13th - Minnestrista offers Sweet Spot "Minne"-Trip for Adults 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Stops at Wick's Pie company and Ghyslain Chocolatier!! Registration deadline: October 5. Call (765) 213-3549.
14th - Book Signing with author Clifford Crow and his new book After the Diet's Gone [non-fiction] from 4-6pm, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS :
30th - Stories Around the World Family Campfire at Minnetrista, 7-9 p.m. Registration deadline: Saturday, September 23. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
30th - Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome!
SEPTEMBER ONGOING:
Through Sept. 30th - Artist Within exhibit: Hannah Birch's printmaking, "A Study of the Figure", with an opening reception on First Thursday, Sept 7, from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Cortex exhibit: Beth Chico will display artist made books along with sculpture by Steven Clark. Live music, food and drink will be featured during the "First Thursday" opening reception Thursday Sept. 7 from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Artworks exhibit: Sandy Ezell will exhibit watercolors in varied techniques during the month of September at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, Sept. 7, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Through Sept. 30th - Mitchell Place Gallery will open at its new location at 308 E. main Street, with an exhibit of Digital Collages by David Franklin.
Through Sept. 30th - Gordy's Fine Art & Frame Co. presents exhibit by Tom Minkler
Through Sept. 30th - Back by popular demand, the Muncie Children's Museum's Make & Take craft room will be open every weekday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Fall Crafts will be September's theme.
Muncie Civic Theater is accepting signup for Fall Acting Classes from ages 7-Adult. For more information call 765-288-PLAY
Every Wednesday and Saturday - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Shop the market Wednesday, 4 p.m. until sold out; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Every Thursday - Natural Heritage Farmers Market Corner of Walnut & Charles St Downtown Muncie, Indiana Thursday Evenings from 4 - 6 pm
OCTOBER EVENTS :
3rd - 7th - "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation.
4th - Middletown Idol Registration Deadline has been extended again to October 4, from 9am to 6pml at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. The event takes placeOctober 6 and 7 at Cornerstone. Cash prizes are awarded to top three finalists. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
4th - Muncie Children's Museum - Art focused, our Origami hands on workshop begins on Wednesday, October 4 and runs every Wednesday from 4-5 pm. Registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
5th - Minnetrista offers Colors of Nature Program for Toddlers 10-10:30 a.m.
5th - ArtsWalk, 5-9pm. Annual event featuring coordinated art shows between Ball State and the many art galleries downtown. Lots going on downtown - music, food, poetry reading, new exhibits and many merchants open for this special event!! Free shuttle is provided between downtown and BSU. For more information, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
5th - 7th - Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories at The Artist Within. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
5th - Blue Bottle features live, famous poet: Joseph Kerschbaum
6th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frogs Are Green-What Color Are You?
6th and 7th - Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above) and Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below) at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Junior Division Competitions ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm; Adult Division Competitions ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
7th - IDNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry presents a Basic Tree Care Workshop, 9:00-4:00, McCulloch Park, Muncie IN. Registration deadline is 9/29/2006. Download brochure & registration form at http://www.munciedowntown.com/downbloads/BTCtrifold.pdf
10th - Minnetrista offers Animals Just Like Mine Program for 4 & 5-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
11th - Minnestrista offers Textures in Nature Program for 3-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - Muncie Ballet, registration for Nutcracker Class from 5-7pm. Performance based class workshops meet on Saturdays, Oct. 14-Dec. 14, from 12-pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Performance dates are Dec. 15-17th. The Children's Nutcracker is attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Advance registration may be made at MuncieBallet.org
12th - Minnestrista offers Tree Trekkers Program for 6 & 7-Year-Olds 4-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call (765) 213-3549.
12th - 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Mark your calendars now! The Basement haunted house opens October 12 for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
13th - KNIT IN! to kick off National Knitting Week, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters are invited, please bring snacks to share with the group. It will be just like an old fashioned slumber party. Susan and Linda will be on hand to help with questions. Please feel free to bring friends with you. We anticipate pooping out about 11:00 p.m. or midnight.
13th - Minnestrista offers Sweet Spot "Minne"-Trip for Adults 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Stops at Wick's Pie company and Ghyslain Chocolatier!! Registration deadline: October 5. Call (765) 213-3549.
14th - Book Signing with author Clifford Crow and his new book After the Diet's Gone [non-fiction] from 4-6pm, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
21st - Book Signing with author Joseph Korts, a Vietnam War veteran from Morristown, and his new book Where Have All the Soldiers Gone? [non-fiction] on beginning at 10am, at Danner's: Books * Gifts * Yarn, 1316 North Wheeling Ave. - everyone is welcome!
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
27th - Witches Ball, Center Stage - A night of reveling with the spirits and partying with the dead, and the living (of course), featuring live music from some of Indiana's finest bands and "The Devils Rejex" America's #1 Rob Zombie Tribute Band!! An all-ages event, but not appropriate for young children. Costume contest, admission charged. Visit www.witchesball.net for info.
28th - Minnestrista: Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
29th @ 2:00pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 7:30pm - Muncie Civic Theatre will present a special Halloween show of CATS by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Through October - The Blue Bottle will exhibit photogaphs by Earl L. Conn, local writer, photographer, and speaker. His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Through October - ArtWorks presents: Award winning Artist Katherine Meade. The show will open on ArtsWalk October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
UPCOMING:
Nov. 3rd - MPG and Vera Mae's invite you to the4th Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Art Auction at 7 pm. Auction proceeds to benefit A.R.F. Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call 765-747-4941
Dec. 15-17th - Muncie Ballet presents The Children's Nutcracker, attended by over 1600 community children annually. Now in it's 6th year, families have made a tradition of attending this children's holiday classic. Details at MuncieBallet.org
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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Middleton Idol Registration Deadline Extended Again
Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 104.1 WLBC & Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Old National, The Star Press, Muncie Music Center & Old National Bank Present...
Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above)
*NEW* Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below)
WHERE: Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
WHAT: Junior Division Competitions ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm
Adult Division Competitions ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm
Registration ~ EXTENDED THROUGH October 4, 2006 9am - 6pm
Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
Middletown Idol (Adult Division) Junior Middletown Idol
First Prize: $500.00 First Prize: $250.00
Second Prize: $250.00 Second Prize: $100.00
Third Prize: $100.00 Third Prize: $50.00
HOW: Rules & Regulations may be found at the following
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Downtown Development Office
Muncie Music Center Muncie Public Libraries
Motivate Our Minds Muncie Visitors Bureau
Family Christian Bookstores - Muncie
www.wlbc.com
www.cornerstonearts.org
This event is sponsored by the following: 104.1 WLBC, The Star Press, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Old National Bank and the Muncie Music Center.
Provided with support from Arts Place, Inc., the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
~ Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com!
Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above)
*NEW* Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below)
WHERE: Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
WHAT: Junior Division Competitions ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm
Adult Division Competitions ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm
Registration ~ EXTENDED THROUGH October 4, 2006 9am - 6pm
Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
Middletown Idol (Adult Division) Junior Middletown Idol
First Prize: $500.00 First Prize: $250.00
Second Prize: $250.00 Second Prize: $100.00
Third Prize: $100.00 Third Prize: $50.00
HOW: Rules & Regulations may be found at the following
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Downtown Development Office
Muncie Music Center Muncie Public Libraries
Motivate Our Minds Muncie Visitors Bureau
Family Christian Bookstores - Muncie
www.wlbc.com
www.cornerstonearts.org
This event is sponsored by the following: 104.1 WLBC, The Star Press, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, Old National Bank and the Muncie Music Center.
Provided with support from Arts Place, Inc., the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
~ Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Danner's seeking donors in order to survive
The Star Press reports Danner's Books is seeking donations.
MUNCIE -- A local bookstore, rocked by changes in the business, is seeking donations to stay open.
In a newsletter e-mailed on Tuesday, Susan Danner, owner of Danner's Books on Wheeling Avenue, said her store was in danger of closing.
"Danner's is in deep financial trouble," she wrote, adding, "While an increase in sales will help us a lot, it must be said that right now we need cash in the form of donations."
Read the full article By KEITH ROYSDON here:
http://thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060928/NEWS01/609280348
MUNCIE -- A local bookstore, rocked by changes in the business, is seeking donations to stay open.
In a newsletter e-mailed on Tuesday, Susan Danner, owner of Danner's Books on Wheeling Avenue, said her store was in danger of closing.
"Danner's is in deep financial trouble," she wrote, adding, "While an increase in sales will help us a lot, it must be said that right now we need cash in the form of donations."
Read the full article By KEITH ROYSDON here:
http://thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060928/NEWS01/609280348
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
October Art at the Blue Bottle - Photos by Earl Conn
Photos by Earl Conn will be on display throughout October at Blue Bottle coffee shop in Downtown Muncie.
Earl L. Conn is a Muncie, Indiana, writer, photographer, and speaker.
His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Photographs from his travels are on display at the Indiana History Center in Indianapolis at the History Market. He has written five books and more than 700 published articles. His most recent book is the just-published My Indiana: 101 Places To See, with text and some 300 photos based on his weekly columns and published by the Indiana Historical Society Press.
Others include Beneficence: Stories About the Ball Families of Muncie, published in 2003, Painting Indiana, for which he wrote 600-word essays about Indiana's 92 counties, published in 2000; a history of Ball State University's Administration Building, and a text on business writing.
He also has worked for newspapers, a news service, and as a military writer. He was founding editor of Quaker Life magazine.
He is founding dean emeritus of the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Previously, he was chair of the Department of Journalism for 12 years. He taught university journalism for 40 years. Conn holds degrees from the University of Kentucky, Ball State University, and Indiana University.
~ Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com ~
Earl L. Conn is a Muncie, Indiana, writer, photographer, and speaker.
His weekly column, "Traveling Indiana," which appears in five Indiana newspapers, is based on his visits to historic and interesting places around the Hoosier state.
Photographs from his travels are on display at the Indiana History Center in Indianapolis at the History Market. He has written five books and more than 700 published articles. His most recent book is the just-published My Indiana: 101 Places To See, with text and some 300 photos based on his weekly columns and published by the Indiana Historical Society Press.
Others include Beneficence: Stories About the Ball Families of Muncie, published in 2003, Painting Indiana, for which he wrote 600-word essays about Indiana's 92 counties, published in 2000; a history of Ball State University's Administration Building, and a text on business writing.
He also has worked for newspapers, a news service, and as a military writer. He was founding editor of Quaker Life magazine.
He is founding dean emeritus of the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Previously, he was chair of the Department of Journalism for 12 years. He taught university journalism for 40 years. Conn holds degrees from the University of Kentucky, Ball State University, and Indiana University.
~ Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com ~
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
End of Summer Jam lost $47,500
The Star Press reports that End of Summer Jam lost $47,500 this year:
MUNCIE - Downtown development lost $47,500 on the End of Summer Jam concert.
"No one likes to lose money," said Dan Allen, president of the Muncie Downtown Development/Urban Enterprise Association Board. "We will recover from this."
Ken Hughes, interim downtown development director, gave the board the bad news today. Only 2,600 people attended the Sept. 9 concert, which was moved to the afternoon so it wouldn?t conflict with that evening?s Ball State-Indiana football game at BSU.
The game, the nearby Matthews Covered Bridge Festival and other concerts in Indianapolis were all reasons cited by Hughes for low attendance at the End of Summer Jam, which featured ?80s rock bands Cheap Trick and .38 Special. Cheryl Crowder, event coordinator, also blamed the afternoon concert time.
Read the full story by Rick Yencer here:
http://thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060926/NEWS06/60926009
MUNCIE - Downtown development lost $47,500 on the End of Summer Jam concert.
"No one likes to lose money," said Dan Allen, president of the Muncie Downtown Development/Urban Enterprise Association Board. "We will recover from this."
Ken Hughes, interim downtown development director, gave the board the bad news today. Only 2,600 people attended the Sept. 9 concert, which was moved to the afternoon so it wouldn?t conflict with that evening?s Ball State-Indiana football game at BSU.
The game, the nearby Matthews Covered Bridge Festival and other concerts in Indianapolis were all reasons cited by Hughes for low attendance at the End of Summer Jam, which featured ?80s rock bands Cheap Trick and .38 Special. Cheryl Crowder, event coordinator, also blamed the afternoon concert time.
Read the full story by Rick Yencer here:
http://thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060926/NEWS06/60926009
Indianapolis Artist to exhibit at Artworks Gallery
Award winning Artist Katherine Meade will exhibit original Oil paintings at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, October 5, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
A California native, Katherine relocated to Zionsville, In several years ago and has been making an impact on the local art scene ever since. In 2003, Katherine won both the Governors Choice and Wildlife Best of Show at the Indiana State Fair. Her work has been selected for exhibition by the Hoosier Salon and can be seen at their Gallery in Indianapolis as well as Art In Hand Gallery in Zionsville.
Katherine began winning honors in 1986 at various competitions in California where she attended the University of California at Riverside. She enhanced her skills at the Heron School of Art in Indianapolis. Katherine captures the natural beauty if local Indiana scenery and her floral arrangements explode from the canvas.
Artworks is located at 301 S Walnut, in the Mitchell building. The show will be on display through October 31 and may be viewed Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information call 288-2221.
A California native, Katherine relocated to Zionsville, In several years ago and has been making an impact on the local art scene ever since. In 2003, Katherine won both the Governors Choice and Wildlife Best of Show at the Indiana State Fair. Her work has been selected for exhibition by the Hoosier Salon and can be seen at their Gallery in Indianapolis as well as Art In Hand Gallery in Zionsville.
Katherine began winning honors in 1986 at various competitions in California where she attended the University of California at Riverside. She enhanced her skills at the Heron School of Art in Indianapolis. Katherine captures the natural beauty if local Indiana scenery and her floral arrangements explode from the canvas.
Artworks is located at 301 S Walnut, in the Mitchell building. The show will be on display through October 31 and may be viewed Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information call 288-2221.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Weekly Downtown E-News 9/22/06
A MESSAGE FROM DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COUNCIL: Another special planning session is scheduled for 7:30 AM, Tuesday, October 10th at the Horizon Convention Center (donuts and coffee served). We should expect to meet for approximately 2 hours. The aim is identify three to four goals that can be achieved over the next 24 months, based on the lists we developed at the last meeting.If there is something you'd like to share with me that you believe would make our time together more productive, please contact Andrew Dale at 284-4987.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS :
18th - 26th - Registration Deadline has been extended to Sept. 26 for Middletown Idol and Junior Middletown Idol at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, from 3 - 8 pm. The event takes place oct. 3-7 at Cornerstone. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
21-23nd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Lost In Yonkers, 7:30pm
23rd - Unity in DiverCity, a city-wide festival to celebrate the unity and cultural diversity of the people of Muncie, from noon to 6 p.m., at Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the neighboring streets in downtown Muncie. This year's theme is "Unity in DiverCity 2006: The Many Faces of Culture."
23rd - Fantastic Flight Kite Day at Minnetrista, 11 a.m. Activities included with exhibit admission Join us for a fun-filled day of flight-related activities featuring kites, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, and the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Featuring a kite making workshop from 1-3 pm. The new Surf the Wind exhibit also opens that day at Minnetrista. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
24th - Art on the Lawn Show & Tell Program at Minnetrista, 1:30-3 p.m. Have you ever wondered how great works of art are made? Here's your chance to watch and learn as the Minnetrista Artist Guild paints outside on the lawn at Minnetrista.
25th - Wind Works Program for 3-Year-Olds at Minnetrista, 4-5 p.m. Explore what wind can do by creating your own pin wheel, kite and more! This program will include a visit to the exhibit Surf the Wind. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
26th - Move It Program for 4 & 5-Year-Old at Minnetrista, 4-5 p.m. Wind can move people, plants and more. Let's explore ways humans have harnessed the power of moving air. This program will include a visit to the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
28th - Jack's Camera & Canon invite you to attend an evening with Lauren Greenfield, photographer. Thursday Sept 28 7pm at Muncie Civic Theatre. Call Jack's Camera Shop at 765-282-0204 for info/tickets.
28th - Wonderful Wind Program for 6 & 7-Year-Olds at Minnetrista, 4-5 p.m. Explore how powerful wind can be. We'll investigate kites, windmills and create our own anemometers to help us discover how wonderful wind can be! This program will include a trip to the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
28th - Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults At Minnetrista, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about the ups and downs of bird migration and make a unique suet feeder to mourish birds that migrate here for the winter. Registration deadline: Friday, September 29. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
30th - Stories Around the World Family Campfire at Minnetrista, 7-9 p.m. Registration deadline: Saturday, September 23. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
30th - Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome!
SEPTEMBER ONGOING:
Through Sept. 30th - Artist Within exhibit: Hannah Birch's printmaking, "A Study of the Figure", with an opening reception on First Thursday, Sept 7, from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Cortex exhibit: Beth Chico will display artist made books along with sculpture by Steven Clark. Live music, food and drink will be featured during the "First Thursday" opening reception Thursday Sept. 7 from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Artworks exhibit: Sandy Ezell will exhibit watercolors in varied techniques during the month of September at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, Sept. 7, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Through Sept. 30th - Mitchell Place Gallery will open at its new location at 308 E. main Street, with an exhibit of Digital Collages by David Franklin.
Through Sept. 30th - Gordy's Fine Art & Frame Co. presents exhibit by Tom Minkler
Through Sept. 30th - Back by popular demand, the Muncie Children's Museum's Make & Take craft room will be open every weekday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Fall Crafts will be September's theme.
Muncie Civic Theater is accepting signup for Fall Acting Classes from ages 7-Adult. For more information call 765-288-PLAY
Every Wednesday and Saturday - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Shop the market Wednesday, 4 p.m. until sold out; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Every Thursday - Natural Heritage Farmers Market Corner of Walnut & Charles St Downtown Muncie, Indiana Thursday Evenings from 4 - 6 pm
OCTOBER EVENTS :
3rd - 7th - Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above) and Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below) at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Adult Division Preliminary Competitions ~ October 4&5 @ 7:00pm Junior Division Preliminary Competitions ~ October 3 @ 7:00pm Final Competitions ~ Adult Division ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm Junior Division ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm Registration ~ September 18 - 21 ~ 3pm - pm Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
3rd - 7th - "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation.
4th - Muncie Children's Museum - Art focused, our Origami hands on workshop begins on Wednesday, October 4 and runs every Wednesday from 4-5 pm. Registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
5th - ArtsWalk, 5-9pm. Annual event featuring coordinated art shows between Ball State and the many art galleries downtown. Featuring music and entertainment, and free shuttle between downtown and BSU. For more information, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
5th - 7th - Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories at The Artist Within. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
6th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frogs Are Green-What Color Are You?
7th - IDNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry presents a Basic Tree Care Workshop, 9:00-4:00, McCulloch Park, Muncie IN. Registration deadline is 9/29/2006. Download brochure & registration form at http://www.munciedowntown.com/downbloads/BTCtrifold.pdf
12th - 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Mark your calendars now! The Basement haunted house opens October 12 for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS :
18th - 26th - Registration Deadline has been extended to Sept. 26 for Middletown Idol and Junior Middletown Idol at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, from 3 - 8 pm. The event takes place oct. 3-7 at Cornerstone. Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
21-23nd Muncie Civic Theatre presents: Lost In Yonkers, 7:30pm
23rd - Unity in DiverCity, a city-wide festival to celebrate the unity and cultural diversity of the people of Muncie, from noon to 6 p.m., at Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the neighboring streets in downtown Muncie. This year's theme is "Unity in DiverCity 2006: The Many Faces of Culture."
23rd - Fantastic Flight Kite Day at Minnetrista, 11 a.m. Activities included with exhibit admission Join us for a fun-filled day of flight-related activities featuring kites, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, and the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Featuring a kite making workshop from 1-3 pm. The new Surf the Wind exhibit also opens that day at Minnetrista. Call (765) 213-3549 for details.
24th - Art on the Lawn Show & Tell Program at Minnetrista, 1:30-3 p.m. Have you ever wondered how great works of art are made? Here's your chance to watch and learn as the Minnetrista Artist Guild paints outside on the lawn at Minnetrista.
25th - Wind Works Program for 3-Year-Olds at Minnetrista, 4-5 p.m. Explore what wind can do by creating your own pin wheel, kite and more! This program will include a visit to the exhibit Surf the Wind. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
26th - Move It Program for 4 & 5-Year-Old at Minnetrista, 4-5 p.m. Wind can move people, plants and more. Let's explore ways humans have harnessed the power of moving air. This program will include a visit to the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
28th - Jack's Camera & Canon invite you to attend an evening with Lauren Greenfield, photographer. Thursday Sept 28 7pm at Muncie Civic Theatre. Call Jack's Camera Shop at 765-282-0204 for info/tickets.
28th - Wonderful Wind Program for 6 & 7-Year-Olds at Minnetrista, 4-5 p.m. Explore how powerful wind can be. We'll investigate kites, windmills and create our own anemometers to help us discover how wonderful wind can be! This program will include a trip to the exhibit, Surf the Wind. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
28th - Wind and Our Feathered Friends Workshop for Adults At Minnetrista, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about the ups and downs of bird migration and make a unique suet feeder to mourish birds that migrate here for the winter. Registration deadline: Friday, September 29. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
30th - Stories Around the World Family Campfire at Minnetrista, 7-9 p.m. Registration deadline: Saturday, September 23. Call (765) 213-3549 to register.
30th - Muncie Children's Museum - DeFur Voran Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome!
SEPTEMBER ONGOING:
Through Sept. 30th - Artist Within exhibit: Hannah Birch's printmaking, "A Study of the Figure", with an opening reception on First Thursday, Sept 7, from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Cortex exhibit: Beth Chico will display artist made books along with sculpture by Steven Clark. Live music, food and drink will be featured during the "First Thursday" opening reception Thursday Sept. 7 from 5-8pm.
Through Sept. 30th - Artworks exhibit: Sandy Ezell will exhibit watercolors in varied techniques during the month of September at Artworks Gallery in downtown Muncie. The show will open on First Thursday, Sept. 7, with the artist in attendance from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and partake of light refreshments.
Through Sept. 30th - Mitchell Place Gallery will open at its new location at 308 E. main Street, with an exhibit of Digital Collages by David Franklin.
Through Sept. 30th - Gordy's Fine Art & Frame Co. presents exhibit by Tom Minkler
Through Sept. 30th - Back by popular demand, the Muncie Children's Museum's Make & Take craft room will be open every weekday from 3:30-4:30 pm. Fall Crafts will be September's theme.
Muncie Civic Theater is accepting signup for Fall Acting Classes from ages 7-Adult. For more information call 765-288-PLAY
Every Wednesday and Saturday - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Shop the market Wednesday, 4 p.m. until sold out; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Every Thursday - Natural Heritage Farmers Market Corner of Walnut & Charles St Downtown Muncie, Indiana Thursday Evenings from 4 - 6 pm
OCTOBER EVENTS :
3rd - 7th - Middletown Idol, A Solo Vocal Competition (Ages 16 & above) and Junior Middletown Idol Competition (Ages 15 & below) at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Adult Division Preliminary Competitions ~ October 4&5 @ 7:00pm Junior Division Preliminary Competitions ~ October 3 @ 7:00pm Final Competitions ~ Adult Division ~ October 7 @ 7:00pm Junior Division ~ October 6 @ 7:00pm Registration ~ September 18 - 21 ~ 3pm - pm Call the Cornerstone Box Office at 765-289-9687 for more information.
3rd - 7th - "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation.
4th - Muncie Children's Museum - Art focused, our Origami hands on workshop begins on Wednesday, October 4 and runs every Wednesday from 4-5 pm. Registration is required. Contact the Museum at 286-1660 for details and cost, or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
5th - ArtsWalk, 5-9pm. Annual event featuring coordinated art shows between Ball State and the many art galleries downtown. Featuring music and entertainment, and free shuttle between downtown and BSU. For more information, call Downtown Development at 282-7897.
5th - 7th - Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories at The Artist Within. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
6th - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends & Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frogs Are Green-What Color Are You?
7th - IDNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry presents a Basic Tree Care Workshop, 9:00-4:00, McCulloch Park, Muncie IN. Registration deadline is 9/29/2006. Download brochure & registration form at http://www.munciedowntown.com/downbloads/BTCtrifold.pdf
12th - 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Mark your calendars now! The Basement haunted house opens October 12 for its 10th season. For dates, times and admission information, call the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
14th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00pm on the main stage of Muncie Civic Theatre at 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. Directors will be seeking actors for the following productions: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (open roles include 4 men and 4 women...all children's roles are already cast); MOON OVER BUFFALO (seeking 4 men and 4 women of various ages); A CHRISTMAS CABARET (seeking 2 men and 3 women singers); and DEATH & THE MAIDEN (seeking 2 men, 1 woman). Auditioners are asked to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or speech of their choosing. Those auditioning for A CHRISTMAS CABARET should also be prepared to sing a song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
20th -21st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
22nd @ 2pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
26th - 28th @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
31st @ 8pm - Main Street Studio Theatre will present the The Mystery of Imra Vep by Charles Ludlam at 8pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
OCTOBER ONGOING :
Through October 15th - at Minnetrista, Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Opens Sept. 23rd - Exhibits Surf the Wind ongoing exhibit at Minnetrista. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Take off on an interactive journey into the world of 21st century kites! Admission charged.
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
The newsletter is also posted each week on munciedowntown.com. To have other information added to the downtown website, email to info@munciedowntown.com.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
October at The Artist Within
The Artist Within, at 313 South Walnut St in Downtown Muncie, will feature oil paintings by Indiana artist Abbie Parmele. Abbie is resident of Rensselaer, Indiana and a graduate of the Fort Wayne Art Institute. Her paintings reflect artistic points of view of sky and clouds that might be attributed, in part, to her years as a flight attendant for American Airlines. In addtioin to oil painting, this month's artist works with contemporary collage, jewelry design, and hand-painted glass ornaments. She has exhibited throughout Indiana and her work can be found in the governor's mansions in Indiana and Iowa, as well as in homes in England, Denmark, Australia, and Zimbabwe, Africa. Her son Logan is a student at Ball State University majoring in Architecture.
The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
Heidi J. Hale continues her jewelry workshop offerings throughout Oct. Call or stop by for more information and a schedule of classes. Ask about her "Designer Series" with gold and pearls.
Toren Scott's throwing lessons are still popular; plan ahead for best choice of times... call to schedule a lesson. Already know how to throw? Come rent the wheel...only $10/hr.!
"Clay-Day" hand built ceramics (pinch, coil, slab) workshops are offered on Saturdays. Please call if interested.
Story time for pre-schoolers and moms is back...story, snack, paint a piece of pottery!
Call for info and story scheduled.
"Create for the Cure" will take place from October 3-7. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation. Come join the fun and help a worthy cause.
ArtsWalk, Thursday Oct 5, 5-9 pm:
Toren Scott will take his potter's wheel outside to demonstrate throwing and have several of his recent works for sale.
Abbie Parmerle's oil painting exhibit will have its artist reception with refreshments and live music.
Marilyn Derwenskus' Encaustic class exhibit opening and technique demonstrations.
Ana-Marie Delk felted purses show and sale with demonstrations.
"Paint a Plate for the Cure" silent auction continues.
The upstairs gallery will exhibit encaustic paintings by Marilyn Derwenskus' BSU Advanced Painting class. Opening reception Thursday Oct. 5th/5-9. Live demonstratons.
Local artist/teacher Ana-Marie Delk will have a three day show and sale of her knitted and felted purses and accessories. The work will be available during studio hours Thursday Oct 5 through Saturday October 7th.
Heidi J. Hale continues her jewelry workshop offerings throughout Oct. Call or stop by for more information and a schedule of classes. Ask about her "Designer Series" with gold and pearls.
Toren Scott's throwing lessons are still popular; plan ahead for best choice of times... call to schedule a lesson. Already know how to throw? Come rent the wheel...only $10/hr.!
"Clay-Day" hand built ceramics (pinch, coil, slab) workshops are offered on Saturdays. Please call if interested.
Story time for pre-schoolers and moms is back...story, snack, paint a piece of pottery!
Call for info and story scheduled.
"Create for the Cure" will take place from October 3-7. 100% of studio fees collected during the week will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Local artists and celebrities have participated in "Paint a Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sat. October 7th and the monies will also be donated to the Komen Foundation. Come join the fun and help a worthy cause.
ArtsWalk, Thursday Oct 5, 5-9 pm:
Toren Scott will take his potter's wheel outside to demonstrate throwing and have several of his recent works for sale.
Abbie Parmerle's oil painting exhibit will have its artist reception with refreshments and live music.
Marilyn Derwenskus' Encaustic class exhibit opening and technique demonstrations.
Ana-Marie Delk felted purses show and sale with demonstrations.
"Paint a Plate for the Cure" silent auction continues.
Officials blame timing for low 'Jam' turnout
MUNCIE -- End of Summer Jam had great weather and a great show with Cheap Trick and .38 Special, but it could have used a lot more fans in the audience.
Final numbers from Ticketmaster for the afternoon Sept. 9 concert showed only 2,600 concert-goers, far fewer that other downtown concerts have drawn.
Scheduling the concert in the afternoon, before that evening's Ball State University football game, "probably was not one of the best decisions," said Cheryl Crowder, downtown event coordinator. "It's tough to do a rock show in the afternoon."
By comparison, as many as 5,000 to 6,000 people have attended previous downtown concerts, with that number doubling for Muncie's annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Read the full story by Rick Yencer here:
http://thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060920/NEWS01/609200322/1002
Final numbers from Ticketmaster for the afternoon Sept. 9 concert showed only 2,600 concert-goers, far fewer that other downtown concerts have drawn.
Scheduling the concert in the afternoon, before that evening's Ball State University football game, "probably was not one of the best decisions," said Cheryl Crowder, downtown event coordinator. "It's tough to do a rock show in the afternoon."
By comparison, as many as 5,000 to 6,000 people have attended previous downtown concerts, with that number doubling for Muncie's annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Read the full story by Rick Yencer here:
http://thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060920/NEWS01/609200322/1002
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