Ball State University orientation for incoming freshmen starts today! The first group of parents are taking a tour of Downtown Muncie as this announcement is being sent. Click Here for more information about BSU Orientation Tours.
In response to past years' requests from parents for souvenirs, or things to buy that say "Muncie," we have put together a set of Downtown Muncie souvenir notecards.
Featuring photo sketches of buildings and landmarks of Downtown Muncie, these cards were designed to help promote Downtown, as well as to offer a Muncie-related souvenir gift to parents of BSU Orientation students and other visitors to Downtown Muncie. Click here to see a sample of the card designs, or to place an order. Or visit www.munciedowntown.com/notecard.php.
Cards are packaged in sets of ten different designs with envelopes. Suggested retail price is $7 per package of 10. Proceeds will help fund the daily operation of MuncieDowntown.com, a free community website. The photos were taken and the cards were handcrafted locally by Carey Hays, designer and developer of the website.
CONSIGNMENT TERMS
Retailer to keep $2 and MuncieDowntown.com to keep $5 for each package sold at $7. A desired quantity of notecard packages will be left with retailer on consignment contract. After 60 days, money will be collected for each package sold.
WHOLESALE TERMS
Retailer to pay 50% of suggested retail ($3.50) per package for any desired quantity. Cards may be sold at a price higher than suggested retail price if the Retailer desires.
You may re-order or request more cards at any time by email info@munciedowntown.com.
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Art Gallery Opened at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Cornerstone Center for the Arts has reopened our newly renovated Art Gallery on the 2nd floor in an effort to nurture the growing art community in Muncie and surrounding areas.
The gallery will exhibit and promote the artwork of Cornerstone students and instructors, local high school and college students, as well as local and regional artists.
The first exhibit, "Artwork of a Muncie Youth", will showcase the artwork of David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show. The exhibit will display 15 of David's most recent pieces including paintings and photography. The opening reception is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm and the show will be on display until July 15th.
David Freeman recently graduated from Delta High School, where he took ten semesters of art classes and earned an Honors Diploma. David's artwork has been recognized as "Best Piece" in the 9th-12th grade category and "Best Overall" in the Cornerstone Art Show. He received 5 Scholastic Gold Keys this February, including one of only eight given for a Senior Portfolio. David plans to attend IUPUI in the fall and major in Visual Communications at Herron School of Art & Design.
Go online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503, ext. 15 for more information about upcoming exhibits.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
The gallery will exhibit and promote the artwork of Cornerstone students and instructors, local high school and college students, as well as local and regional artists.
The first exhibit, "Artwork of a Muncie Youth", will showcase the artwork of David Freeman, winner of the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Art Show. The exhibit will display 15 of David's most recent pieces including paintings and photography. The opening reception is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00pm and the show will be on display until July 15th.
David Freeman recently graduated from Delta High School, where he took ten semesters of art classes and earned an Honors Diploma. David's artwork has been recognized as "Best Piece" in the 9th-12th grade category and "Best Overall" in the Cornerstone Art Show. He received 5 Scholastic Gold Keys this February, including one of only eight given for a Senior Portfolio. David plans to attend IUPUI in the fall and major in Visual Communications at Herron School of Art & Design.
Go online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503, ext. 15 for more information about upcoming exhibits.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Children and Youth Choir Starting Soon at Cornerstone
Join the Children's Choir or the Youth Choir now! We are now accepting registration for a Children's Choir for children going into grades 3rd-5th and for a Youth Choir for children going into grades 6th-8th.
Choir practice will begin Tuesday, September 16th and run weekly through the end of May. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Lamb, students will learn a variety of quality music in an educational setting. Students will practice for two community performances. The Children's Choir for 3rd to 5th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15pm. The Youth Choir for 6th to 8th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Both groups will rehearse in Cornerstone's historic auditorium.
All students are welcome! The cost is $140 per year (September to May). A payment plan of $20 per month for seven months is also available. Financial aid will be available for those who qualify.
Please register online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503 for more information.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Choir practice will begin Tuesday, September 16th and run weekly through the end of May. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Lamb, students will learn a variety of quality music in an educational setting. Students will practice for two community performances. The Children's Choir for 3rd to 5th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15pm. The Youth Choir for 6th to 8th graders will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Both groups will rehearse in Cornerstone's historic auditorium.
All students are welcome! The cost is $140 per year (September to May). A payment plan of $20 per month for seven months is also available. Financial aid will be available for those who qualify.
Please register online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call the Education Office at 281-9503 for more information.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Monday, June 02, 2008
Meet the Artists During First Thursday Downtown
Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this First Thursday, June 5th, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries spotlight their exhibit openings on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions.
Some of the gallery events (in alphabetical order by gallery) at the next First Thursday:
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
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Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
"Earth and Fire" by Sue Beach and Carol Burt will be on exhibit through July 1, 2008 at Artworks Gallery with an opening reception at First Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
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Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
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Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts, the new exhibition that will open June 5 at Gallery 308. A free public reception will be held for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
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Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
Gordy Fine Art and Framing exhibit: twelve members of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association will be on exhibit. Opening reception on June 5th 5-8pm
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Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase
Thursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Cortex Hair Center, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events.
Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. Email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com.
Some of the gallery events (in alphabetical order by gallery) at the next First Thursday:
The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
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Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221
"Earth and Fire" by Sue Beach and Carol Burt will be on exhibit through July 1, 2008 at Artworks Gallery with an opening reception at First Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
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Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
Artwork by Joshua Chatwin and Brie Thompson will be on exhibit at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop in June. Eric Ernstberger's artwork will be featured in July. If you have artwork you'd like to be displayed at Blue Bottle, please contact Lelly at 284-3630.
----------
Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575
Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts, the new exhibition that will open June 5 at Gallery 308. A free public reception will be held for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
----------
Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
Gordy Fine Art and Framing exhibit: twelve members of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association will be on exhibit. Opening reception on June 5th 5-8pm
----------
Mitchell Place Studio ~ 301 S Walnut
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase
Thursday April 3rd, 5 p.m.
See monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects in association with First Thursdays downtown. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
Other downtown Muncie businesses may have art exhibits or special events during First Thursdays include:
~ Cortex Hair Center, 112 W Jackson Street - 765-288-6685
~ David Dale Designs, Interior Designs & Fine Art Gallery, 421 S Walnut Street - 765-284-4987
~ FB Fogg, 418 E Main Street - 765-289-7464
~ Glitterati in the Rose Court on Charles Street
~ Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway - 765-282-4848
Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.
Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events.
Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. Email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com.
Doc's Music Hall Week of June 2
Monday at Doc's Music Hall is One Piece Suit & Activity Night. A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Cornhole/ Beer Pong Tournament.
STREET TEAM:
We also hold our street team meetings at 6:30pm on Mondays, and offer free beer and pizza to everyone interested in helping promote Doc's.
Food and Drink Specials:
$3.00 PBR Pitchers
$2.00 Jager Shots
$3.00 Jager Bombs
$2.00 Red Bull
$2.00 Pitcher of Fries
Tuesday, June 3, 2008- Mediocre & Pool Tournament
A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Pool Tournament!
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Well U-Call-Its
$5.00 Gut Buckets (your choice of 4 appetizers)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008- Open Mic Night
Sign up for your preferred half-hour slot early. Music starts at 9:30 pm and goes on until close. As a token of appreciation for all of the hardworking musicians that come out to play for us on Open Mic Night, we'll now be giving them TWO FREE DRINKS for playing.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 Well Whisky
$5.00 Pitchers
$2.00 Loaded Fries
Thursday, June 5, 2008- Long Distance Affair
>From their Myspace Page:
Long Distance Affair is originally from South Bend, Indiana. We began playing gigs and writing music in high school. We eventually moved down to Bloomington, Indiana where we began playing with lead guitarist Chadwick Snedeker. Our rhythm section has remained the same for 6 years, allowing for confident onstage experimentation. Mixed with the guitar style of Chadwick, the result is a catalog of high powered jams and relaxed improvisation. We are a rock band that isn't concerned with how many notes we play, but with how well our songs affect the crowd.
Drink & Food Specials:
1/2 Priced 3 Olives Martinis
$1.00 PBR
$2.50 Calzones
FREE COVER!!
Friday, June 6, 2008- Rich Hardesty & Jamie Owens
>From their Website:
Rich Hardesty is the "Real Deal" according to Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label (Billboard Books). Rich is too busy to chase record deals, because he's earning a 6-figure income by gigging and selling CDs on his own! Schwartz will be featuring him in the new edition of her book, Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books).
Rich toured with Pepper and Slightly Stoopid in 06 on the Jagermeister Tour including sold out shows at House of Blues in Vegas and 4th and B in San Diego.
Rich's aggressive marketing tactics and grassroots approach to his music have landed him feature interviews in "Gig" Magazine and "Fast Forward." He has recorded over 600 live shows, allowing fans to experience the intense energy that goes into his performances! He has creatively used his marketing degree from Indiana University to market himself and his music. Here is the "REAL DEAL" on RICH HARDESTY...
- Opened up for kid rock and cypress hill
- Has the 1 played juke box song on i.u. campus (1 party school in us)
- Toured 36 cities in six weeks on "The Jagermeister Tour" and has been voted the 1 "Jager" band 10 years running, and currently holds the record for the most Jagermeister sold in a night w/100 bottles (this broke his own record of 82)
- Headlined John Mellencamp's 50th b-day party with Moe Z of the Wallflowers (whom he performs with on a regular basis)
- To support one of his charitable causes, Rich conceptualized and organized a benefit concert, featuring the Rich Hardesty Band, for the Negril Coral Reef Society & Fisherman of Negril
- Proud member of "The Parrot Head Webring"
IN HIS 10 YEAR CAREER RICH HAS: Performed in over 2000 live shows, recorded 7 indie records, sold over 50,000 CDs (1 selling artist in IN), performed at 6 consecutive spring breaks in Jamaica, played in over 100 frat houses, made 3 music DVDs (one featuring Playboy Playmate Tiffany Taylor), has songs featured in films including: 69 the highway, The Surfer, and The Letter, and he has only just begun...
Rich Hardesty is not only a singer/songwriter, but an entertainer who knows how to work a crowd! His reputation for "feel good" music has landed him shows on yachts, at corporate events, and at festivals!! Using his grassroots approach, Rich has developed street teams of dedicated fans in many major cities! Rich maintains a personal connection with his fans by answering all emails himself and communicating with them regularly via his website message board. The unmistakable feel good vibe of Rich Hardesty is felt internationally through his extensive travel and longing for the inspiration that he has gathered from his 40 international trips! That, my friends, is the "Real Deal" on the living legend - Rich Hardesty!!
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 All Import Bottles
$2.00 Burger w/ One Free Pub Pickles
Saturday, June 7, 2008- ROOTS OF CREATION & MC SPARKPLUG
REGGAE * DUB * FUNK * JAM BAND!!
..From their Myspace Page:
"This reggae-based group from the Northeast has proven their ingenuity on Rise Up, their second album. Using reggae's rhythms and mindset as a starting point, ROC proceeds to integrate the infectious hooks and songwriting of rock, the instrumental alchemy of jazz, and the pulse-pounding beats of hip-hop into their energetic sound."
-Bryan Rodgers - Homegrown Music Network
"Reggae -Funk - Rock that erupts on stage, severing artist-audience barriers while summoning fans to join them in an awakening." - Devin Madden - Relix Magazine
"America's contribution to Reggae music: the Jam-Reggae hybrid."
- Brent Hagerman, Exclaim
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Long Islands
Penny Pitcher of PBR until the Band Starts
$5 Cheese Pizzas
$5 Cover
Sunday, June 8, 2008- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
STREET TEAM:
We also hold our street team meetings at 6:30pm on Mondays, and offer free beer and pizza to everyone interested in helping promote Doc's.
Food and Drink Specials:
$3.00 PBR Pitchers
$2.00 Jager Shots
$3.00 Jager Bombs
$2.00 Red Bull
$2.00 Pitcher of Fries
Tuesday, June 3, 2008- Mediocre & Pool Tournament
A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Pool Tournament!
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Well U-Call-Its
$5.00 Gut Buckets (your choice of 4 appetizers)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008- Open Mic Night
Sign up for your preferred half-hour slot early. Music starts at 9:30 pm and goes on until close. As a token of appreciation for all of the hardworking musicians that come out to play for us on Open Mic Night, we'll now be giving them TWO FREE DRINKS for playing.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 Well Whisky
$5.00 Pitchers
$2.00 Loaded Fries
Thursday, June 5, 2008- Long Distance Affair
>From their Myspace Page:
Long Distance Affair is originally from South Bend, Indiana. We began playing gigs and writing music in high school. We eventually moved down to Bloomington, Indiana where we began playing with lead guitarist Chadwick Snedeker. Our rhythm section has remained the same for 6 years, allowing for confident onstage experimentation. Mixed with the guitar style of Chadwick, the result is a catalog of high powered jams and relaxed improvisation. We are a rock band that isn't concerned with how many notes we play, but with how well our songs affect the crowd.
Drink & Food Specials:
1/2 Priced 3 Olives Martinis
$1.00 PBR
$2.50 Calzones
FREE COVER!!
Friday, June 6, 2008- Rich Hardesty & Jamie Owens
>From their Website:
Rich Hardesty is the "Real Deal" according to Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label (Billboard Books). Rich is too busy to chase record deals, because he's earning a 6-figure income by gigging and selling CDs on his own! Schwartz will be featuring him in the new edition of her book, Start & Run Your Own Record Label (Billboard Books).
Rich toured with Pepper and Slightly Stoopid in 06 on the Jagermeister Tour including sold out shows at House of Blues in Vegas and 4th and B in San Diego.
Rich's aggressive marketing tactics and grassroots approach to his music have landed him feature interviews in "Gig" Magazine and "Fast Forward." He has recorded over 600 live shows, allowing fans to experience the intense energy that goes into his performances! He has creatively used his marketing degree from Indiana University to market himself and his music. Here is the "REAL DEAL" on RICH HARDESTY...
- Opened up for kid rock and cypress hill
- Has the 1 played juke box song on i.u. campus (1 party school in us)
- Toured 36 cities in six weeks on "The Jagermeister Tour" and has been voted the 1 "Jager" band 10 years running, and currently holds the record for the most Jagermeister sold in a night w/100 bottles (this broke his own record of 82)
- Headlined John Mellencamp's 50th b-day party with Moe Z of the Wallflowers (whom he performs with on a regular basis)
- To support one of his charitable causes, Rich conceptualized and organized a benefit concert, featuring the Rich Hardesty Band, for the Negril Coral Reef Society & Fisherman of Negril
- Proud member of "The Parrot Head Webring"
IN HIS 10 YEAR CAREER RICH HAS: Performed in over 2000 live shows, recorded 7 indie records, sold over 50,000 CDs (1 selling artist in IN), performed at 6 consecutive spring breaks in Jamaica, played in over 100 frat houses, made 3 music DVDs (one featuring Playboy Playmate Tiffany Taylor), has songs featured in films including: 69 the highway, The Surfer, and The Letter, and he has only just begun...
Rich Hardesty is not only a singer/songwriter, but an entertainer who knows how to work a crowd! His reputation for "feel good" music has landed him shows on yachts, at corporate events, and at festivals!! Using his grassroots approach, Rich has developed street teams of dedicated fans in many major cities! Rich maintains a personal connection with his fans by answering all emails himself and communicating with them regularly via his website message board. The unmistakable feel good vibe of Rich Hardesty is felt internationally through his extensive travel and longing for the inspiration that he has gathered from his 40 international trips! That, my friends, is the "Real Deal" on the living legend - Rich Hardesty!!
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 All Import Bottles
$2.00 Burger w/ One Free Pub Pickles
Saturday, June 7, 2008- ROOTS OF CREATION & MC SPARKPLUG
REGGAE * DUB * FUNK * JAM BAND!!
..From their Myspace Page:
"This reggae-based group from the Northeast has proven their ingenuity on Rise Up, their second album. Using reggae's rhythms and mindset as a starting point, ROC proceeds to integrate the infectious hooks and songwriting of rock, the instrumental alchemy of jazz, and the pulse-pounding beats of hip-hop into their energetic sound."
-Bryan Rodgers - Homegrown Music Network
"Reggae -Funk - Rock that erupts on stage, severing artist-audience barriers while summoning fans to join them in an awakening." - Devin Madden - Relix Magazine
"America's contribution to Reggae music: the Jam-Reggae hybrid."
- Brent Hagerman, Exclaim
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Long Islands
Penny Pitcher of PBR until the Band Starts
$5 Cheese Pizzas
$5 Cover
Sunday, June 8, 2008- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts at Gallery 308
Three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty, Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars, will present Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts, the new exhibition that will open June 5 at Gallery 308. A free public reception will be held for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
Nick Carnes and Jason Bord Exhibit at The Artist Within in June
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
The two artists began working on a series of paintings during a phase where both were unemployed with not a lot of money to spend. They started painting over old used canvases with any left over oil paint that they could find.
"We would paint at the same time but occasionally switch sides, making the painting belong to neither of us. We were painting for the sake of painting", explains Jason.
After awhile both got jobs and could afford to start painting on larger pieces. At that point they decided to try putting together a show of their collaborative automatism paintings.
Their paintings exhibit a bold use of color and express a great deal of emotion, reminiscent of the Expressionists. Jason is a Ball State graduate and is currently working several different jobs and Nick is a current Ball State student who will be teaching at Wapahani High School this fall.
The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
"Earth and Fire" Sue Beach and Carol Burt Exhibit at Artworks in June
"Earth and Fire" by Sue Beach and Carol Burt will be on exhibit through July 1, 2008 at Artworks Gallery with an opening reception at First Thursday, June 5 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
Sue Beach makes functional pottery using various techniques including throwing on the potters wheel, extruding and hand building. Her wheel-thrown work is made on a kick-wheel designed and built by her husband, Ron. She develops and mixes her own glazes and is continually experimenting with new colors and techniques.
Beach says that "beautiful objects should be used everyday. It is satisfying to know that my work brings the joy and beauty of handmade pottery into the lives of others".
Beach has been working with pottery since 1998 and currently does most of her work at her studio located in rural Delaware County. She has studied with Marvin Reichle and is currently studying with well-known local potter, John Peterson.
Carol Burt is a life-long resident of Muncie and has been making art for over twenty years. Burt graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in English and Art Education and a M.A. in painting. For the past six years she has been studying ceramics, taking classes at Ball State, with local potter John Peterson, and attending summer workshops in Tennessee.
In 2007 Burt was awarded a Lilly Endowment to research the history and science of ceramic kilns and is currently at work completing a 25 cubic foot gas reduction kiln at her home.
Burt has been teaching art for 18 years and has just completed her 13th year at Sutton Elementary where her fifth graders can participate in Pottery Club to learn the basics of throwing pots on the wheel.
The two friends met when they both decided to study with John Peterson and have become friends through the class. They have discovered a lot of common viewpoints and interests beyond their love of pottery.
ArtWorks Gallery's Mission as non-profit cooperative artist gallery is to serve the Muncie community and provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable to our community.
Ongoing Exhibits: Linda Norris - Morton, pottery John Peterson - pottery
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 5/29/08
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Remember that BSU Orientation begins June 3rd! Please plan to take part in showing the incoming freshmen and their parents what Downtown Muncie has to offer. We need tour guides, donations of gifts for door prizes, and discount offers for a coupon card. Call Bob Hartley at the Artist Within, 765-289-7895, or Cheryl Crowder at Downtown Development, 765-282-7897. Read More...
One sure sign of summer's return is the start of Freaky Tiki Fridays and the Free Friday Night Movies in the streets of Downtown Muncie! Click HERE for the Freaky Tiki schedule for the season or HERE for the movie lineup. Stay tuned to the website for updates.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
MAY EVENTS
29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
30th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc's Band. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
JUNE EVENTS
2nd - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
6th - June's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be all about Egypt! Come and enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, June 6, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
6th - Cooking in the Courtyard at Minnetrista, 6pm. This multi-course meal featuring fresh garden vegetables, wine pairings and more is prepared and served in the Orchard Courtyard by chefs from the American Culinary Federation. Space is limited, so call early!Reservation deadline: Friday, May 30. R.S.V.P. (765) 213-3540, ext. 111
6th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Malachai. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
6th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Bee Movie" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
7th - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 8am-4pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
8th - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 10am-3pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
9th thru 13th - Indiana Safari Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
11th - Costaki Economopolous at Centerstage, 8:30pm. w/ dj dangler and mc isaac landfert. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
13th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from John Allen. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
13th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up to the Street" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
14th - Garden Trough Workshop at Minnetrista Saturday, June 14 from 9am to noon, interactive workshop led by members of the Delaware County Master Gardeners. Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 10.
16-20th - Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds at the Art Mart, 9am-noon. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
20th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Good Buzz. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
20th - Free Friday Night Movie - "High School Musical 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
23 thru 27th - ARTBeat! Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
23 thru 27th- Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds Clay Camp, 9am-noon at the Artist Within. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with mc vinnie landfert at Centerstage. show's @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
27th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Mike Martin & Friends. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
27th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
27th - After 5 at Minnetrista - Rock On! from 6-9 p.m. Be a Rock Star! Play the "Rock Band" game on stage while your fans enjoy the show on our large projection screen. Rock stars will enjoy a cash bar, food, and two exhibits featuring music. Registration deadline: Monday, June 23. Call (765) 213-3549.
28th - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, country concert, featuring Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.
28th - Geo-Jam! at Minnetrista, 10am - 3pm. Join us for a day of rhythmic adventure, where geocaching and music collide! Visit www.minnetrista.net.
29th - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.
JUNE ONGOING
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.
June exhibit at Gallery 308 will feature three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty--Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars. "Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts" will open June 5 with free public reception for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing exhibit: twelve members of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association will be on exhibit. Opening reception on June 5th 5-8pm
Cornerstone Center for the Arts classes for youth and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater, and writing. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through August 31 - Recording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett at Minnetrista. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Every Friday - Freaky Tiki Fridays at the parking lot next to Blue Bottle for food, drinks and fun (21 and older), starting at 5:00. Featuring live music from local artists.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
LOOKING AHEAD...
July 4th - Fireworks and Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest with patriotic music, featuring America's Hometown Band, 8:30pm.
July 7 thru 11th - Incredible Edible Science Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
July 7 thru 11th- Summer Art Camps for 9-12 year olds at the Art Mart, 9am-noon. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
July 11th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Hairspray" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
July 11th - Unknown Hinson, "King of Country & Western Troubadours," at Doc's Music Hall. www.unknownhinson.com.
July 11 & 12 - Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens, 6 " 9 p.m.
July 14 thru 18th- Summer Art Camps for 9-12 year olds Clay Camp, 9am-noon at the Artist Within. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
July 18 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Surf's Up" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
July 21 thru 25th - Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
July 25 - David Allan Coe returns to Doc's Music Hall. 21+ Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 1 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, featuring Oklahoma!, presented by Muncie Civic Theatre (Free Admission).
August 1 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Transformers" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 2 & 3 - This year's Ribfest will be held August 2nd, noon-10:00p.m and August 3rd 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. in the streets of downtown Muncie. Visit munciedowntown.com for vendor applications and more information.
August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 22 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Shrek the Third" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 27 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, Pops Concert, featuring Muncie Symphony Orchestra (Free Admission)
August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
One sure sign of summer's return is the start of Freaky Tiki Fridays and the Free Friday Night Movies in the streets of Downtown Muncie! Click HERE for the Freaky Tiki schedule for the season or HERE for the movie lineup. Stay tuned to the website for updates.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
MAY EVENTS
29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
30th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Doc's Band. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
JUNE EVENTS
2nd - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
6th - June's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be all about Egypt! Come and enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, June 6, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
6th - Cooking in the Courtyard at Minnetrista, 6pm. This multi-course meal featuring fresh garden vegetables, wine pairings and more is prepared and served in the Orchard Courtyard by chefs from the American Culinary Federation. Space is limited, so call early!Reservation deadline: Friday, May 30. R.S.V.P. (765) 213-3540, ext. 111
6th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Malachai. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
6th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Bee Movie" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
7th - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 8am-4pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
8th - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 10am-3pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
9th thru 13th - Indiana Safari Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
11th - Costaki Economopolous at Centerstage, 8:30pm. w/ dj dangler and mc isaac landfert. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
13th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from John Allen. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
13th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up to the Street" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
14th - Garden Trough Workshop at Minnetrista Saturday, June 14 from 9am to noon, interactive workshop led by members of the Delaware County Master Gardeners. Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 10.
16-20th - Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds at the Art Mart, 9am-noon. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
20th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from The Good Buzz. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
20th - Free Friday Night Movie - "High School Musical 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
23 thru 27th - ARTBeat! Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
23 thru 27th- Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds Clay Camp, 9am-noon at the Artist Within. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with mc vinnie landfert at Centerstage. show's @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
27th - Freaky Tiki Friday food, drink and live music from Mike Martin & Friends. Starts at 5pm in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle.
27th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
27th - After 5 at Minnetrista - Rock On! from 6-9 p.m. Be a Rock Star! Play the "Rock Band" game on stage while your fans enjoy the show on our large projection screen. Rock stars will enjoy a cash bar, food, and two exhibits featuring music. Registration deadline: Monday, June 23. Call (765) 213-3549.
28th - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, country concert, featuring Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.
28th - Geo-Jam! at Minnetrista, 10am - 3pm. Join us for a day of rhythmic adventure, where geocaching and music collide! Visit www.minnetrista.net.
29th - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.
JUNE ONGOING
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.
June exhibit at Gallery 308 will feature three members of Ball State's Department of Architecture faculty--Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., Lohren Deeg, and Brian Hollars. "Muncie Triptych: A Vision of Hope in Three Parts" will open June 5 with free public reception for the First Thursday opening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing exhibit: twelve members of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association will be on exhibit. Opening reception on June 5th 5-8pm
Cornerstone Center for the Arts classes for youth and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater, and writing. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through August 31 - Recording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett at Minnetrista. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Every Friday - Freaky Tiki Fridays at the parking lot next to Blue Bottle for food, drinks and fun (21 and older), starting at 5:00. Featuring live music from local artists.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
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July 4th - Fireworks and Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest with patriotic music, featuring America's Hometown Band, 8:30pm.
July 7 thru 11th - Incredible Edible Science Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
July 7 thru 11th- Summer Art Camps for 9-12 year olds at the Art Mart, 9am-noon. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
July 11th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Hairspray" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
July 11th - Unknown Hinson, "King of Country & Western Troubadours," at Doc's Music Hall. www.unknownhinson.com.
July 11 & 12 - Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens, 6 " 9 p.m.
July 14 thru 18th- Summer Art Camps for 9-12 year olds Clay Camp, 9am-noon at the Artist Within. Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
July 18 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Surf's Up" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
July 21 thru 25th - Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky Summer Camp at Muncie Childrens Museum. Call the museum for details 286-1660.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
July 25 - David Allan Coe returns to Doc's Music Hall. 21+ Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 1 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, featuring Oklahoma!, presented by Muncie Civic Theatre (Free Admission).
August 1 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Transformers" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 2 & 3 - This year's Ribfest will be held August 2nd, noon-10:00p.m and August 3rd 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. in the streets of downtown Muncie. Visit munciedowntown.com for vendor applications and more information.
August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 22 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Shrek the Third" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 27 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, Pops Concert, featuring Muncie Symphony Orchestra (Free Admission)
August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
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An Evening in Egypt at Muncie Children's Museum
June's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be all about Egypt! Come and enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, June 6, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Come to the MCM to learn what it would have been like to live in Egypt in 330 BC! Visitors will be able to build a small-scale pyramid, learn how to draw their name using hieroglyphics, take part in a mummy maze and listen to an Egyptian-themed story time.
2008 Friends and Family Fun Night are sponsored by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
For more information about Friends and Family Fun Nights, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100.
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Come to the MCM to learn what it would have been like to live in Egypt in 330 BC! Visitors will be able to build a small-scale pyramid, learn how to draw their name using hieroglyphics, take part in a mummy maze and listen to an Egyptian-themed story time.
2008 Friends and Family Fun Night are sponsored by the Edmund F. & Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
For more information about Friends and Family Fun Nights, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100.
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Muncie Children's Museum Summer Camps
Who says you have to go to Africa for a safari, or blast off into space to find out what it's like to be an astronaut? During summer camps at the MCM campers can experience an Indiana safari, test their artistic abilities, perform edible science experiments or see what it's like to be an astronaut! These are just a few of the exciting things that await your child at the MCM's 2008 Summer Camps!
Camp 1: Indiana Safari
June 9 - 13
Young naturalists, come on a safari with us! You don't have to travel very far -- we'll delve into the plants, animals and habitats that surround us right here in Indiana. You'll hike through Christy Woods, investigate the White River and learn more about how to care for the environment! You will take pictures along the way and at the end of the week, you'll take home a photo album of all of your wild adventures.
Indiana Safari is underwritten by Kiwanis Club of Muncie, Inc.
Camp 2: ARTbeat!
June 23 - 27
We'll provide the brushes and the canvas, you provide the creativity! No art experience is required - come get your hands messy with paint, clay and colored pencils. While you work on your own masterpiece, you'll also get to learn about the great artists of the past with a trip to the Ball State University Museum of Art. At the end of the week, your artwork will be featured in a show at the Muncie Children's Museum!
Camp 3: Incredible Edible Science
July 7 - 11
What makes up the food that you eat every day? Bring your appetite and come explore the exciting science of your diet! We'll think outside of the kitchen as we make edible atoms, perform tasty science experiments and put together a kooky cookbook that you can take home at the end of the week.
Incredible Edible Science is underwritten by East Central Dental Society.
Camp 4: Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky!
July 21 - 25
Attention space explorers! The galaxy is made up of billions of stars, moons and planets-- come explore them with us. We can't actually blast you into space (your parents would miss you too much!), but we'll come as close as we can by experimenting with gravity, boarding a StarLab and launching our own mini rockets. Your astronaut training begins here!
Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky! is underwritten by Kiwanis Club of Muncie, Inc.
The cost for each camp is $100.00 per child for MCM members, and $125.00 per child for non-members. Each camp is designed for children entering 2nd through 5th grades. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended playtime until 5 p.m. Children may be picked up as early as 3 p.m. but no later than 5 p.m. each day.
Registration forms are available online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com, or at the MCM's front desk.
For more information about 2008 MCM Summer Camps, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100.
Camp 1: Indiana Safari
June 9 - 13
Young naturalists, come on a safari with us! You don't have to travel very far -- we'll delve into the plants, animals and habitats that surround us right here in Indiana. You'll hike through Christy Woods, investigate the White River and learn more about how to care for the environment! You will take pictures along the way and at the end of the week, you'll take home a photo album of all of your wild adventures.
Indiana Safari is underwritten by Kiwanis Club of Muncie, Inc.
Camp 2: ARTbeat!
June 23 - 27
We'll provide the brushes and the canvas, you provide the creativity! No art experience is required - come get your hands messy with paint, clay and colored pencils. While you work on your own masterpiece, you'll also get to learn about the great artists of the past with a trip to the Ball State University Museum of Art. At the end of the week, your artwork will be featured in a show at the Muncie Children's Museum!
Camp 3: Incredible Edible Science
July 7 - 11
What makes up the food that you eat every day? Bring your appetite and come explore the exciting science of your diet! We'll think outside of the kitchen as we make edible atoms, perform tasty science experiments and put together a kooky cookbook that you can take home at the end of the week.
Incredible Edible Science is underwritten by East Central Dental Society.
Camp 4: Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky!
July 21 - 25
Attention space explorers! The galaxy is made up of billions of stars, moons and planets-- come explore them with us. We can't actually blast you into space (your parents would miss you too much!), but we'll come as close as we can by experimenting with gravity, boarding a StarLab and launching our own mini rockets. Your astronaut training begins here!
Blast Off: A Trip to the Sky! is underwritten by Kiwanis Club of Muncie, Inc.
The cost for each camp is $100.00 per child for MCM members, and $125.00 per child for non-members. Each camp is designed for children entering 2nd through 5th grades. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended playtime until 5 p.m. Children may be picked up as early as 3 p.m. but no later than 5 p.m. each day.
Registration forms are available online at www.munciechildrensmuseum.com, or at the MCM's front desk.
For more information about 2008 MCM Summer Camps, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
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The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Muncie Downtown Business Council Meets Wednesday
Please tell them you saw it on The Muncie Downtown Business Council will meet Wedneday at 3pm in the Star Press Building conference room. The agenda includes BSU Parent Orientation Tours, Co-op advertising opportunities, CEP Flower Planters Rental Program, ADA Sidewalk Compliance Discussion and Dan Canan will make remarks about the hospitality market research effort that was discussed in the newspaper this past Sunday.
A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow from 4:30 to 6:00pm at David Dale Designs, 421 S. Walnut St.
DBC meetings typically last one hour. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, keep informed of downtown happenings, and learn all about the Downtown Business Council and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood.
Members will be available to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Please come by, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be.
You don't have to be a DBC member to attend the meetings, but we encourage your involvement in the organization. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are also welcomed to join DBC.
The Downtown Business Council typically meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3pm at the Star Press building.
The "Meet the Members" mixers are held very other month at varying locations. The next mixer will be July 23rd at White River Landing. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
More info on the Downtown Business Council can be found online at munciedowntown.com.
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A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow from 4:30 to 6:00pm at David Dale Designs, 421 S. Walnut St.
DBC meetings typically last one hour. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, keep informed of downtown happenings, and learn all about the Downtown Business Council and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood.
Members will be available to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Please come by, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be.
You don't have to be a DBC member to attend the meetings, but we encourage your involvement in the organization. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are also welcomed to join DBC.
The Downtown Business Council typically meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3pm at the Star Press building.
The "Meet the Members" mixers are held very other month at varying locations. The next mixer will be July 23rd at White River Landing. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
More info on the Downtown Business Council can be found online at munciedowntown.com.
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Docs Music Hall Week of May 23rd
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Docs Music Hall presents Jamie Owens & Activity Night - A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Cornhole/ Beer Pong Tournament.
STREET TEAM:
We also hold our street team meetings at 6:30pm on Mondays, and offer free beer and pizza to everyone interested in helping promote Doc's.
Food and Drink Specials:
$3.00 PBR Pitchers
$2.00 Jager Shots
$3 Jager Bombs
$2.00 Red Bull
$2.00 Pitcher of Fries
Tuesday, May 27, 2008- DJ Rosco & Pool Tournament
A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Pool Tournament!
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Well U-Call-Its
$5.00 Gut Buckets (your choice of 4 appetizers)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008- Open Mic Night
Sign up for your preferred half-hour slot early. Music starts at 9:30 pm and goes on until close. As a token of appreciation for all of the hardworking musicians that come out to play for us on Open Mic Night, we'll now be giving them TWO FREE DRINKS for playing.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 Well Whisky
$5.00 Pitchers
$2.00 Loaded Fries
Thursday, May 29, 2008- The Buzzkills
>From their Myspace Page:
Coming from influences all over the musical landscape, The Buzzkills have found a niche somewhat hard to define. The early demos started as a bedroom side project and were characterized by a straight ahead heavy rock and punk sound. With the addition of Kyle Gilpin and Jon Weston in the fall of 2007 the band has begun to push new musical boundaries adding a much more jammy, southern rock feel. The best description would have to be a hard, classic sounding rock band with great improvisational ability and an unbeatable energy-packed live show. Expect a different show every time around. With an extensive cover repertoire of great classic rock as well as some early 90?s alternative The Buzzkills can play to any crowd, young or old. Pieced together from former members of, Alexandra, 12 & 2, along with some extra help, The Buzzkills are currently booking throughout the Mid-West and are beginning work on their first album!
Drink & Food Specials:
1/2 Priced 3 Olives Martinis
$1.00 PBR
$2.50 Calzones
FREE COVER!!
Friday, May 30, 2008- NYST
>From their Myspace Page:
The Music of New York Street is hip-hop soul, Latin..rock body, reggae heart. Marque Azrael is the vocalist and lyricist, Kyle Velvet is the guitarist and "rifficist", Casey Diaz is the bassist and an activist, Taylor Davis is the drummist and beat provider,Ryan "ickie" Fletcher is our resident percussionist and beat rounder, and Daniel "Deezy" Mills who is currently serving in the Marines is a contributing lyricist. Each individual has a distinct background from the other which, when melded together, creates a highly enjoyable and intriguing sound. We change our style from song to song as the message and emotion require. Our songs are written with universal appeal on subjects like: love and rejection, human nature, spirituality, struggle and triumph, politics and everyday situations. In the past few months we could be caught pretty frequently at the Sky Light Coffee house and have also played shows at Pete's, Downtown Records, Rhino's, Mr. Marmalade's Variety Show at the Lafayette Theater, The Black Sparrow, and of course on New York St.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 All Import Bottles
$2.00 Burger w/ One Free Pub Pickles
$5 Cover
Saturday, May 31, 2008- The Funk of 40,000 Years & Dave Helms Project
The Funk of 40,000 Years-
>From their Myspace Page:
The Funk of Forty Thousand Years started in August 2007 in Michigan. The core mission is to deliver live organic funk and soul to the masses. As the band sound matured, sprinkles of jazz improvisation started to percolate and are now a permanent fixture. Yasin Jackson has been writing and singing for many years and pounced on the opportunity to join the band. Her voice has been compared to Carole King, Erykah Badu and others. Her lyrics and vocal scats provide plenty of food for thought. Bassist Michael P. Jackson is the main composer and brought the band together. He started playing music at the age of 8, learning clarinet. Through the years he has learned many instruments including alto, tenor, and berry sax. At age 19 a date with a bass would change things forever. The Funk of Forty Thousand Years features one of the hottest rhythm sections on the scene today. In February 2008 the band completed the 2008 RPM Challenge to write, record, mix, master and press an album of 100% original material in one month. The album ?One Foot? is available at all shows and will be on itunes in the coming months. The band has set its sights on every town needing some funk East of the Mississippi and plans a West Coast stint in late 2008. The Funk of Forty Thousand Years makes its NYC Manhattan debut on May 26th.
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Long Islands
Penny Pitcher of PBR until the Band Starts
$5 Cheese Pizzas
Sunday, June 1, 2008- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com
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STREET TEAM:
We also hold our street team meetings at 6:30pm on Mondays, and offer free beer and pizza to everyone interested in helping promote Doc's.
Food and Drink Specials:
$3.00 PBR Pitchers
$2.00 Jager Shots
$3 Jager Bombs
$2.00 Red Bull
$2.00 Pitcher of Fries
Tuesday, May 27, 2008- DJ Rosco & Pool Tournament
A $50 bar will be awarded to the winning team in our weekly Pool Tournament!
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Well U-Call-Its
$5.00 Gut Buckets (your choice of 4 appetizers)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008- Open Mic Night
Sign up for your preferred half-hour slot early. Music starts at 9:30 pm and goes on until close. As a token of appreciation for all of the hardworking musicians that come out to play for us on Open Mic Night, we'll now be giving them TWO FREE DRINKS for playing.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 Well Whisky
$5.00 Pitchers
$2.00 Loaded Fries
Thursday, May 29, 2008- The Buzzkills
>From their Myspace Page:
Coming from influences all over the musical landscape, The Buzzkills have found a niche somewhat hard to define. The early demos started as a bedroom side project and were characterized by a straight ahead heavy rock and punk sound. With the addition of Kyle Gilpin and Jon Weston in the fall of 2007 the band has begun to push new musical boundaries adding a much more jammy, southern rock feel. The best description would have to be a hard, classic sounding rock band with great improvisational ability and an unbeatable energy-packed live show. Expect a different show every time around. With an extensive cover repertoire of great classic rock as well as some early 90?s alternative The Buzzkills can play to any crowd, young or old. Pieced together from former members of, Alexandra, 12 & 2, along with some extra help, The Buzzkills are currently booking throughout the Mid-West and are beginning work on their first album!
Drink & Food Specials:
1/2 Priced 3 Olives Martinis
$1.00 PBR
$2.50 Calzones
FREE COVER!!
Friday, May 30, 2008- NYST
>From their Myspace Page:
The Music of New York Street is hip-hop soul, Latin..rock body, reggae heart. Marque Azrael is the vocalist and lyricist, Kyle Velvet is the guitarist and "rifficist", Casey Diaz is the bassist and an activist, Taylor Davis is the drummist and beat provider,Ryan "ickie" Fletcher is our resident percussionist and beat rounder, and Daniel "Deezy" Mills who is currently serving in the Marines is a contributing lyricist. Each individual has a distinct background from the other which, when melded together, creates a highly enjoyable and intriguing sound. We change our style from song to song as the message and emotion require. Our songs are written with universal appeal on subjects like: love and rejection, human nature, spirituality, struggle and triumph, politics and everyday situations. In the past few months we could be caught pretty frequently at the Sky Light Coffee house and have also played shows at Pete's, Downtown Records, Rhino's, Mr. Marmalade's Variety Show at the Lafayette Theater, The Black Sparrow, and of course on New York St.
Drink and Food Specials:
$2.00 All Import Bottles
$2.00 Burger w/ One Free Pub Pickles
$5 Cover
Saturday, May 31, 2008- The Funk of 40,000 Years & Dave Helms Project
The Funk of 40,000 Years-
>From their Myspace Page:
The Funk of Forty Thousand Years started in August 2007 in Michigan. The core mission is to deliver live organic funk and soul to the masses. As the band sound matured, sprinkles of jazz improvisation started to percolate and are now a permanent fixture. Yasin Jackson has been writing and singing for many years and pounced on the opportunity to join the band. Her voice has been compared to Carole King, Erykah Badu and others. Her lyrics and vocal scats provide plenty of food for thought. Bassist Michael P. Jackson is the main composer and brought the band together. He started playing music at the age of 8, learning clarinet. Through the years he has learned many instruments including alto, tenor, and berry sax. At age 19 a date with a bass would change things forever. The Funk of Forty Thousand Years features one of the hottest rhythm sections on the scene today. In February 2008 the band completed the 2008 RPM Challenge to write, record, mix, master and press an album of 100% original material in one month. The album ?One Foot? is available at all shows and will be on itunes in the coming months. The band has set its sights on every town needing some funk East of the Mississippi and plans a West Coast stint in late 2008. The Funk of Forty Thousand Years makes its NYC Manhattan debut on May 26th.
Food and Drink Specials:
$1.00 Long Islands
Penny Pitcher of PBR until the Band Starts
$5 Cheese Pizzas
Sunday, June 1, 2008- Trivia Night
The weekly battle of wit and cunning where egos are crushed and legends are born continues this Sunday with Doc's Trivia Night. It's absolutely free to play, and the winning team gets a $50 bar tab. But remember that teams have to be ready to play at 9pm sharp!
Drink and Food Specials:
$1.00 Pints w/ FM Mug
$10.00 Cheese Pizza & your choice of Pitcher
$2.50 Wraps
And as always, you can check out our calendar of events, food and drink menus, printable coupons, pictures, and videos on www.DocsMusicHall.com
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Freaky Tiki Fridays Schedule Announced
It’s back! Downtown Development in partnership with Doc's Music Hall, Heorot and Blue Bottle are pleased to announce the 6th season of Freaky Tiki Fridays Downtown.
Freaky Tiki Fridays are a great way to end your work and start the weekend with friends, food, drink and live music in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle, each Friday @ 5pm in June, July and August. We will kick off the season a tad early on May 30th with an extra night September 5th.
At time of release, this year's musical performances include:
May 30th - Doc, Dunn and Simmons
June 6th - Diana and the Pushtwangers
June 13th - John Allen
June 20th - The Good Buzz and a Jazz Trio
June 27th - Mike Martin and friends with Special Guest MC Sparkplug
July 4th - Doc, Dunn, and Simmons and Diana and the Pushtwangers
July 12th - The Last Domino
July 18th - The Easy Leis
July 25th - Doc's Americana
Aug 1st - Waldon's Song
Aug 8th - The Easy Leis w/ The Tim VanCleave Trio
Aug 15th - The Joan Hamilton Band
Aug 22nd - Losing September w/ Looking for Chairs
Aug 29th - Ruined for Life
Sept 5th - Mike Martin and Friends
(Acts are subject to change)
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Freaky Tiki Fridays are a great way to end your work and start the weekend with friends, food, drink and live music in the parking lot next to the Blue Bottle, each Friday @ 5pm in June, July and August. We will kick off the season a tad early on May 30th with an extra night September 5th.
At time of release, this year's musical performances include:
May 30th - Doc, Dunn and Simmons
June 6th - Diana and the Pushtwangers
June 13th - John Allen
June 20th - The Good Buzz and a Jazz Trio
June 27th - Mike Martin and friends with Special Guest MC Sparkplug
July 4th - Doc, Dunn, and Simmons and Diana and the Pushtwangers
July 12th - The Last Domino
July 18th - The Easy Leis
July 25th - Doc's Americana
Aug 1st - Waldon's Song
Aug 8th - The Easy Leis w/ The Tim VanCleave Trio
Aug 15th - The Joan Hamilton Band
Aug 22nd - Losing September w/ Looking for Chairs
Aug 29th - Ruined for Life
Sept 5th - Mike Martin and Friends
(Acts are subject to change)
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RibFest Returns to Downtown Muncie Aug. 2 & 3
This year's Ribfest will be held August 2nd, noon-10:00p.m and August 3rd 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. in the streets of downtown Muncie.
Both days will feature entertainment with a wide variety of music, cool kids area with their own stage, karaoke elimination rounds and finals, car show, motorcycle run and show, Rib Contest and much more! Our hope is to bring out a wide variety of people with great food and a diversity of entertainment choices.
Applications for Food Vendors as well as Arts, Crafts or Community information booths are now available - download from the link below.
Local bands are invited to submit a demo for consideration on one of two RibFest Main Stages. A youth stage is also available to performer age 18 and under. For an application, submission or more information, please call Cheryl Crowder@ 282-7897 or email @ chercrowder@gmail.com
For Profit Food Vendor- $350 participation costs for RibFest 2008 includes 40 linear ft. of vendor space with a $25.00 fee for 110- $50/220 electricity, $10 for water hook-up. (important! please check box on application if service is required, otherwise hook-up will not be available). Tables and folding chairs are available at an additional cost and will only be available if requested prior to event.
Not for Profit Food Vendors- $150 fee applies only to not for profit organizations who provide 501C3 tax registration certificate with their application. All other information pertaining to for profit food vendors applies to not for profit groups.
Health Department- Health Department inspectors will be on site to evaluate and advise you on your booth set-up, hand washing provisions, as well as food prep, holding and handling the day of Ribfest. A mobile vending license is required for all food vendors and will be issued to vendors the day of the event at a cost of $10 after a Health Department official has inspected your booth; unless you hold a multiple event permit which can be obtained prior to the day of the event through the Health Department. There will be an inspection but no charge to those vendors who have a free standing establishment that is inspected by the BOH. If you have any questions concerning food preparation, transportation or storage, please contact Susan Morris @ Delaware County Health Department, 747-7721.
Arts and Craft and Community Information Vendors- $25 fee
Business and Political Information Booths- $50.00 fee
In both cases you will have 10 linear feet of street, approximately 10ft. deep, available for booth space. You will be positioned on the street this year, alongside the food vendors. There will be 8ft. of sidewalk space behind your booth for storage. You will need to provide your own tent/cover. There is an additional charge of $25 for 110 electricity. (important! please check box on application if service is required, otherwise hook-up will not be available).
8,000 people who love to eat, two days, fabulous entertainment and great media coverage promises to make Ribfest 2008 something you won't want to miss!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATION - Word doc
OR
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns.
Cheryl Crowder, Event Director, RibFest 2008
chercrowder@gmail.com
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Both days will feature entertainment with a wide variety of music, cool kids area with their own stage, karaoke elimination rounds and finals, car show, motorcycle run and show, Rib Contest and much more! Our hope is to bring out a wide variety of people with great food and a diversity of entertainment choices.
Applications for Food Vendors as well as Arts, Crafts or Community information booths are now available - download from the link below.
Local bands are invited to submit a demo for consideration on one of two RibFest Main Stages. A youth stage is also available to performer age 18 and under. For an application, submission or more information, please call Cheryl Crowder@ 282-7897 or email @ chercrowder@gmail.com
For Profit Food Vendor- $350 participation costs for RibFest 2008 includes 40 linear ft. of vendor space with a $25.00 fee for 110- $50/220 electricity, $10 for water hook-up. (important! please check box on application if service is required, otherwise hook-up will not be available). Tables and folding chairs are available at an additional cost and will only be available if requested prior to event.
Not for Profit Food Vendors- $150 fee applies only to not for profit organizations who provide 501C3 tax registration certificate with their application. All other information pertaining to for profit food vendors applies to not for profit groups.
Health Department- Health Department inspectors will be on site to evaluate and advise you on your booth set-up, hand washing provisions, as well as food prep, holding and handling the day of Ribfest. A mobile vending license is required for all food vendors and will be issued to vendors the day of the event at a cost of $10 after a Health Department official has inspected your booth; unless you hold a multiple event permit which can be obtained prior to the day of the event through the Health Department. There will be an inspection but no charge to those vendors who have a free standing establishment that is inspected by the BOH. If you have any questions concerning food preparation, transportation or storage, please contact Susan Morris @ Delaware County Health Department, 747-7721.
Arts and Craft and Community Information Vendors- $25 fee
Business and Political Information Booths- $50.00 fee
In both cases you will have 10 linear feet of street, approximately 10ft. deep, available for booth space. You will be positioned on the street this year, alongside the food vendors. There will be 8ft. of sidewalk space behind your booth for storage. You will need to provide your own tent/cover. There is an additional charge of $25 for 110 electricity. (important! please check box on application if service is required, otherwise hook-up will not be available).
8,000 people who love to eat, two days, fabulous entertainment and great media coverage promises to make Ribfest 2008 something you won't want to miss!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATION - Word doc
OR
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns.
Cheryl Crowder, Event Director, RibFest 2008
chercrowder@gmail.com
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 5/22/08
The Muncie Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, May 28th at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow the meeting at David Dale Designs, 421 S. Walnut St., from 4:30 to 6:00pm.
BSU Orientation begins June 3rd! Please plan to take part in showing the incoming freshmen and their parents what Downtown Muncie has to offer. We need tour guides, donations of gifts for door prizes, and discount offers for a coupon card. Call Bob Hartley at the Artist Within, 765-289-7895, or Cheryl Crowder at Downtown Development, 765-282-7897.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
MAY EVENTS
23rd Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Make It and Take It Crafts 1;30-3pm
23rd - Spring Folk Jam at Doc's Music Hall. Nyx Redemption, Michael Martin, Ladymoon, MC Sparkplug and Covert Operations. Starts at 9pm.
24th Minnetrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
24th Minnetrista Minne-trip River Rhythm 9am-6pm. Explore the sights and sounds of scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana.Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
26th - MEMORIAL DAY - many city and government offices will be closed.
27th, June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
28th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm at the Star Press building. The meeting will be followed by a "Meet the Members" mixer at 4:30 at David Dale Designs. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
29th - Downtown tour guide training session for BSU Orientation parents tours of downtown. Volunteer tour guides needed! Training session is at 4pm at Muncie Civic Theatre. 29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
JUNE EVENTS
June 2 - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
June 6 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Bee Movie" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
June 7 - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 8am-4pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
June 8 - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 10am-3pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
June 11th - Costaki Economopolous at Centerstage, 8:30pm. w/ dj dangler and mc isaac landfert. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
June 9 thru July 25th - Sign up for Muncie Children's Museum Summer Camp, camps run June 9-Jul! y 25, call the museum for details 286-1660.
June 13 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up to the Street" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
June 20 - Free Friday Night Movie - "High School Musical 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
June 26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with mc vinnie landfert at Centerstage. show's @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
June 27 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
June 28 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, country concert, featuring Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.
June 29 - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.
JUNE ONGOING
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts classes for youth and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater, and writing. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
through August 31 - Recording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett at Minnetrista. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
LOOKING AHEAD...
July 4th - Fireworks and Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest with patriotic music, featuring America's Hometown Band, 8:30pm.
July 11th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Hairspray" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
July 11th - Unknown Hinson, "King of Country & Western Troubadours," at Doc's Music Hall. www.unknownhinson.com.
July 11 & 12 - Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens, 6 " 9 p.m.
July 18 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Surf's Up" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 1 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Transformers" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 22 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Shrek the Third" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
BSU Orientation begins June 3rd! Please plan to take part in showing the incoming freshmen and their parents what Downtown Muncie has to offer. We need tour guides, donations of gifts for door prizes, and discount offers for a coupon card. Call Bob Hartley at the Artist Within, 765-289-7895, or Cheryl Crowder at Downtown Development, 765-282-7897.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
MAY EVENTS
23rd Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Make It and Take It Crafts 1;30-3pm
23rd - Spring Folk Jam at Doc's Music Hall. Nyx Redemption, Michael Martin, Ladymoon, MC Sparkplug and Covert Operations. Starts at 9pm.
24th Minnetrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
24th Minnetrista Minne-trip River Rhythm 9am-6pm. Explore the sights and sounds of scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana.Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
26th - MEMORIAL DAY - many city and government offices will be closed.
27th, June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
28th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm at the Star Press building. The meeting will be followed by a "Meet the Members" mixer at 4:30 at David Dale Designs. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
29th - Downtown tour guide training session for BSU Orientation parents tours of downtown. Volunteer tour guides needed! Training session is at 4pm at Muncie Civic Theatre. 29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
JUNE EVENTS
June 2 - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
June 6 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Bee Movie" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
June 7 - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 8am-4pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
June 8 - Garden Fair 2008 at Minnetrista, 10am-3pm. This favorite weekend community event offers practical information for the home gardener including demonstrations, vendors, tours, shopping, refreshments and much more!
June 11th - Costaki Economopolous at Centerstage, 8:30pm. w/ dj dangler and mc isaac landfert. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
June 9 thru July 25th - Sign up for Muncie Children's Museum Summer Camp, camps run June 9-Jul! y 25, call the museum for details 286-1660.
June 13 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up to the Street" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
June 20 - Free Friday Night Movie - "High School Musical 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
June 26th - Thought Criminals: Kerry White and Dan Tessitore with mc vinnie landfert at Centerstage. show's @ 8 pm. doors @ 7pm. Tickets available @ the Heorot or Alter Ego Comics.
June 27 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
June 28 - Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista, country concert, featuring Andy Griggs, 7:30pm.
June 29 - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.
JUNE ONGOING
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts classes for youth and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater, and writing. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
through August 31 - Recording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett at Minnetrista. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
LOOKING AHEAD...
July 4th - Fireworks and Minnetrista Summer Stage Fest with patriotic music, featuring America's Hometown Band, 8:30pm.
July 11th - Free Friday Night Movie - "Hairspray" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
July 11th - Unknown Hinson, "King of Country & Western Troubadours," at Doc's Music Hall. www.unknownhinson.com.
July 11 & 12 - Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens, 6 " 9 p.m.
July 18 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Surf's Up" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South WWalnut Street.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
July 25 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Daddy Day Camp" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 1 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Transformers" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 8 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Spiderman 3" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 15 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Underdog" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 22 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Shrek the Third" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
August 29th - Free Friday Night Movie - "The Game Plan" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
New Promotions at The Artist Within
The Artist Within is pleased to offer you two ways to SAVE MONEY for your next visit to paint pottery.
The first offer is our attempt to ease the pain of HIGH GAS PRICES. We will check the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas at McGalliard Speedway each day on our way to the studio. This daily price will be deducted from you pottery painting bill.
YES…WE ARE PAYING FOR YOUR GAS TO GET TO OUR STUDIO! There is a $15 minimum purchase and we limit the offer to one per visit. It may be used with other "specials" ONLY if you are painting more than one piece. Please PRINT THIS FLIER OR MENTION THIS SPECIAL WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER.
The second way we want to offer you savings is a program with Ameriprise Financial Services. This program gives you the opportunity to contact them only if you are interested; we do not provide names or contact information, only the option for you to participate or not.
Receive a The Artist Within $25.00 Gift Certificate for meeting with Loren W. Jackson an Ameriprise financial advisor The Artist Within Inc and Loren W. Jackson, a local Ameriprise financial advisor are pleased to announce a special offer for The Artist Within customers.
Whether you're new to financial planning or are an experienced investor, you have the opportunity to meet with a financial advisor to help you feel more confident about your financial decisions, goals and plans. You'll receive $25.00 in The Artist Within Inc gift certificates just for meeting with Loren W. Jackson.
Ameriprise Financial is a financial services and planning company built on a heritage of more than 110 years. Ameriprise Financial focuses on creating personalized financial plans, cultivating on-going relationships, and helping clients take steps toward their financial future.
How does a complimentary meeting work? It's simple. The first meeting with an Ameriprise financial advisor is a no-pressure get-to-know-you session. During this meeting you'll review your financial situation and be introduced to the unique and collaborative Dream > Plan > Track® approach to financial planning developed by Ameriprise Financial.
If after this initial meeting you decide you want to proceed and purchase a financial plan you'll receive an additional $75.00 in The Artist Within gift certificates. To find out more or to schedule your complimentary initial meeting contact Loren W. Jackson at (317)810-5356 or via e-mail at loren.w.jackson@ampf.com
The initial consultation provides an overview of financial planning concepts. You will not receive written analysis and/or recommendations. The Ameriprise Financial advisor will help you determine if these financial planning services are right for you. You should make investment decisions based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial portion and not on the basis of this offer.
The Artist Within Inc is not affiliated with Ameriprise Financial and is not licensed to offer investment, investment advisor or financial planning. Financial planning services and investments offered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2008 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. (02/08)
We hope these new approaches will help make it easier for you to visit us during these tough economic times. Please feel free to send comments and or suggestions for improving our offerings.
The first offer is our attempt to ease the pain of HIGH GAS PRICES. We will check the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas at McGalliard Speedway each day on our way to the studio. This daily price will be deducted from you pottery painting bill.
YES…WE ARE PAYING FOR YOUR GAS TO GET TO OUR STUDIO! There is a $15 minimum purchase and we limit the offer to one per visit. It may be used with other "specials" ONLY if you are painting more than one piece. Please PRINT THIS FLIER OR MENTION THIS SPECIAL WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER.
The second way we want to offer you savings is a program with Ameriprise Financial Services. This program gives you the opportunity to contact them only if you are interested; we do not provide names or contact information, only the option for you to participate or not.
Receive a The Artist Within $25.00 Gift Certificate for meeting with Loren W. Jackson an Ameriprise financial advisor The Artist Within Inc and Loren W. Jackson, a local Ameriprise financial advisor are pleased to announce a special offer for The Artist Within customers.
Whether you're new to financial planning or are an experienced investor, you have the opportunity to meet with a financial advisor to help you feel more confident about your financial decisions, goals and plans. You'll receive $25.00 in The Artist Within Inc gift certificates just for meeting with Loren W. Jackson.
Ameriprise Financial is a financial services and planning company built on a heritage of more than 110 years. Ameriprise Financial focuses on creating personalized financial plans, cultivating on-going relationships, and helping clients take steps toward their financial future.
How does a complimentary meeting work? It's simple. The first meeting with an Ameriprise financial advisor is a no-pressure get-to-know-you session. During this meeting you'll review your financial situation and be introduced to the unique and collaborative Dream > Plan > Track® approach to financial planning developed by Ameriprise Financial.
If after this initial meeting you decide you want to proceed and purchase a financial plan you'll receive an additional $75.00 in The Artist Within gift certificates. To find out more or to schedule your complimentary initial meeting contact Loren W. Jackson at (317)810-5356 or via e-mail at loren.w.jackson@ampf.com
The initial consultation provides an overview of financial planning concepts. You will not receive written analysis and/or recommendations. The Ameriprise Financial advisor will help you determine if these financial planning services are right for you. You should make investment decisions based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial portion and not on the basis of this offer.
The Artist Within Inc is not affiliated with Ameriprise Financial and is not licensed to offer investment, investment advisor or financial planning. Financial planning services and investments offered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2008 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. (02/08)
We hope these new approaches will help make it easier for you to visit us during these tough economic times. Please feel free to send comments and or suggestions for improving our offerings.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Dedication Ceremony for State Historical Marker Honors Muncie's Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company
Minnetrista will host a public dedication ceremony for the placement of a state historical marker May 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana. The ceremony will take place at the Batch Tower located near the intersection of Macedonia Avenue and Memorial Drive.
The marker honors Muncie's place in glass manufacturing history, in addition to the contributions made by the Ball Brothers to Muncie, Indiana, and the world. The marker reads:
"Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company - Company incorporated in New York 1886 to manufacture glassware (particularly fruit jars). Brothers Edmund, Frank, George, William, and Lucius Ball all were trustees. Company--promised money, land, and free natural gas --came to Muncie; first glassware produced here 1888. Led nation in production of fruit jars by 1900. Ball Brothers expanded its operations in Muncie and into other states. Company diversified holdings into plastics, rubber, and aerospace technology. Closed Muncie plant 1962; moved corporate offices 1998. Company and owners contributed to the state and nation's economy and culture in many significant ways."
Other local endeavors by the Ball brothers included participation in and support of the Muncie/Delaware County Community Foundation; the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA); Ball Memorial Hospital; Indiana State Normal School, which became Ball State Teachers College in 1929; then Ball State University in 1965. The Ball brothers' children became the founders of Minnetrista Cultural Center, which opened to the public in 1988.
For more information about the Ball brothers, visit www.minnetrista.net/history. For more information about the state Historical Marker Program, and other resources about Indiana, visit the Indiana Historical Bureau's website at www.IN.gov/history.
Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
The marker honors Muncie's place in glass manufacturing history, in addition to the contributions made by the Ball Brothers to Muncie, Indiana, and the world. The marker reads:
"Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company - Company incorporated in New York 1886 to manufacture glassware (particularly fruit jars). Brothers Edmund, Frank, George, William, and Lucius Ball all were trustees. Company--promised money, land, and free natural gas --came to Muncie; first glassware produced here 1888. Led nation in production of fruit jars by 1900. Ball Brothers expanded its operations in Muncie and into other states. Company diversified holdings into plastics, rubber, and aerospace technology. Closed Muncie plant 1962; moved corporate offices 1998. Company and owners contributed to the state and nation's economy and culture in many significant ways."
Other local endeavors by the Ball brothers included participation in and support of the Muncie/Delaware County Community Foundation; the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA); Ball Memorial Hospital; Indiana State Normal School, which became Ball State Teachers College in 1929; then Ball State University in 1965. The Ball brothers' children became the founders of Minnetrista Cultural Center, which opened to the public in 1988.
For more information about the Ball brothers, visit www.minnetrista.net/history. For more information about the state Historical Marker Program, and other resources about Indiana, visit the Indiana Historical Bureau's website at www.IN.gov/history.
Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Downtown Free Friday Night Movies Announced
Downtown Development Partnership, Muncie Sanitary District and Pizza Hut are pleased to announce the 6th season of Free Friday Night Movies Downtown, Every Friday in June, July and August in the 400 block of Walnut Street at dusk. First showing is June 6th.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and the whole family for this free night of family entertainment Downtown. Concessions will be provided by local not-for-profit organizations with ½ of the proceeds benefiting that evening’s volunteer organization. If your not-for-profit organization or entertainment group would like to volunteer for “Free Friday Night Movies” please contact Cheryl Crowder @ (765) 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com
June
6- Bee Movie- PG
13- Step up to the Street- PG 13
20- High School Musical 2- PG 13
27- Enchanted- PG
July
4- fireworks= no movie!
11- Hairspray- PG
18- Surf's Up- PG
25- Daddy Day Camp-PG
August
1- Transformers- PG 13
8- Spiderman 3- PG 13
15 Underdog- PG
22- Shrek the Third- PG
29- The Game Plan- PG
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and the whole family for this free night of family entertainment Downtown. Concessions will be provided by local not-for-profit organizations with ½ of the proceeds benefiting that evening’s volunteer organization. If your not-for-profit organization or entertainment group would like to volunteer for “Free Friday Night Movies” please contact Cheryl Crowder @ (765) 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com
June
6- Bee Movie- PG
13- Step up to the Street- PG 13
20- High School Musical 2- PG 13
27- Enchanted- PG
July
4- fireworks= no movie!
11- Hairspray- PG
18- Surf's Up- PG
25- Daddy Day Camp-PG
August
1- Transformers- PG 13
8- Spiderman 3- PG 13
15 Underdog- PG
22- Shrek the Third- PG
29- The Game Plan- PG
Friday, May 16, 2008
Summer Art Camps at Art Mart and The Artist Within
Karen Fisher of the Art Mart in the Village and Bob Hartley from the Artist Within are offering their summer Art Camps again this summer. Native American arts and crafts is this year's theme and art projects will be theme based.
6-8 year olds may attend Week 1 at the Art Mart from June 16-20; this age group will have Clay Camp available June 23-27 at the Artist Within.
The older kids, 9-12 year olds, have Week 2 Art Camp at the Art Mart July 7-11 and Clay Camp July 14-18. All sessions are held from 9am-Noon and the cost is $125.
Discounts are given for more than one camper from the same family and if a child enrolls in both camps.
An exhibit of the artwork created during camps will be on display at the 308 Gallery in August.
Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
6-8 year olds may attend Week 1 at the Art Mart from June 16-20; this age group will have Clay Camp available June 23-27 at the Artist Within.
The older kids, 9-12 year olds, have Week 2 Art Camp at the Art Mart July 7-11 and Clay Camp July 14-18. All sessions are held from 9am-Noon and the cost is $125.
Discounts are given for more than one camper from the same family and if a child enrolls in both camps.
An exhibit of the artwork created during camps will be on display at the 308 Gallery in August.
Contact the Art Mart at 284-2919 or the Artist Within at 289-7895 for more information or to enroll in camp.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
IMPORTANT UPDATES: Downtown Business Council and BSU Orientation
It's that time again! Downtown Muncie has once again partnered with Ball State to bring the parents of incoming freshmen to Downtown Muncie as part of orientation. Between June 3rd and July 10th, the parents are bused downtown in large groups every Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:30am to 11:50am. They are given the choice to take a guided tour of downtown or to explore downtown on their own.
Lots of help is needed from downtown businesses, organizations and residents, or anyone who can contribute in the following areas:
--> Tour guides are needed! There will be a training session and "script" provided. Click Here to volunteer or request more info or call Cheryl atDowntown Development.
--> Door prize donations are needed! One prize will be given away on each of the 22 days. Call Cheryl if you have a standalone prize, or any thing to add to a gift bag assortment.
--> Coupon participants are needed! Downtown businesses are encouraged to take part in a discount card designed to bring the parents into your business, and to get them to return when they come back for Family Weekend in October. Call Bob Hartley at The Artist Within right away if you'd like to take part in this popular promotion.
--> Promotional materials are needed! An info packet will be given to the orientation studentsw and parents. If your business or organizations hasany literature, brochures or flyers you would like to have included in the packet, bring 1500 pieces to the Muncie Visitors Bureau by May 19.
--> We want them to feel welcome! Red and white window displays or flowers are encouraged. Storefronts are also encouraged to display Downtown welcome signs in their windows. Download and print your own at munciedowntown.com, or call the Downtown Development office for signage. And please take the time to spiffy up your part of downtown. Making a good impression is part of making them feel welcome.
Click Here for lots more information about the upcoming BSU orientation promotion, including dates, deadlines and contact names & numbers.
Click Here for details on the discount postcard promotion.
CEP LANDSCAPE RENTALS
Community Enhancement Projects will again be renting flower containers, flowers and all summer maintenance, as in the past several years.
Rental price for the flowers and maintenance is $250 per container for the season. Two sets of flowers will be planted - annuals, and later mums or asters. The containers and flowers are the property of CEP and the planters will be retrieved at the end of the season.
This is a great and affordable opportunity to make downtown beautiful with unified and consistent landscaping. A limited number of planters is available. To order please call 284-4489.
DBC MEETING AND MIXER
The Muncie Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, May 28th at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. The agenda will include a heart of the city update and important updates on the BSU downtown market study and the proposed action plan.
A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow the meeting at David Dale Designs, 421 S. Walnut St., from 4:30 to 6:00pm.
DBC meetings typically last one hour. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, keep informed of downtown happenings, and learn all about the Downtown Business Council and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood. You don't have to be a DBC member to attend the meetings, but we encourage your involvement in the organization.
The Downtown Business Council typically meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3pm at the Star Press building.
The "Meet the Members" mixers are held very other month at varying locations, immediately following the meeting. The next mixer will be July 23rd at White River Landing. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
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Lots of help is needed from downtown businesses, organizations and residents, or anyone who can contribute in the following areas:
--> Tour guides are needed! There will be a training session and "script" provided. Click Here to volunteer or request more info or call Cheryl atDowntown Development.
--> Door prize donations are needed! One prize will be given away on each of the 22 days. Call Cheryl if you have a standalone prize, or any thing to add to a gift bag assortment.
--> Coupon participants are needed! Downtown businesses are encouraged to take part in a discount card designed to bring the parents into your business, and to get them to return when they come back for Family Weekend in October. Call Bob Hartley at The Artist Within right away if you'd like to take part in this popular promotion.
--> Promotional materials are needed! An info packet will be given to the orientation studentsw and parents. If your business or organizations hasany literature, brochures or flyers you would like to have included in the packet, bring 1500 pieces to the Muncie Visitors Bureau by May 19.
--> We want them to feel welcome! Red and white window displays or flowers are encouraged. Storefronts are also encouraged to display Downtown welcome signs in their windows. Download and print your own at munciedowntown.com, or call the Downtown Development office for signage. And please take the time to spiffy up your part of downtown. Making a good impression is part of making them feel welcome.
Click Here for lots more information about the upcoming BSU orientation promotion, including dates, deadlines and contact names & numbers.
Click Here for details on the discount postcard promotion.
CEP LANDSCAPE RENTALS
Community Enhancement Projects will again be renting flower containers, flowers and all summer maintenance, as in the past several years.
Rental price for the flowers and maintenance is $250 per container for the season. Two sets of flowers will be planted - annuals, and later mums or asters. The containers and flowers are the property of CEP and the planters will be retrieved at the end of the season.
This is a great and affordable opportunity to make downtown beautiful with unified and consistent landscaping. A limited number of planters is available. To order please call 284-4489.
DBC MEETING AND MIXER
The Muncie Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, May 28th at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. The agenda will include a heart of the city update and important updates on the BSU downtown market study and the proposed action plan.
A "Meet the Members" mixer will follow the meeting at David Dale Designs, 421 S. Walnut St., from 4:30 to 6:00pm.
DBC meetings typically last one hour. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, keep informed of downtown happenings, and learn all about the Downtown Business Council and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood. You don't have to be a DBC member to attend the meetings, but we encourage your involvement in the organization.
The Downtown Business Council typically meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3pm at the Star Press building.
The "Meet the Members" mixers are held very other month at varying locations, immediately following the meeting. The next mixer will be July 23rd at White River Landing. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
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Weekly Downtown E-News 5/15/08
May events: 15th - Gallery 308 Living Arts Program presents "Why Watercolor" at 7:00 p.m. Juli Eflin, Pat Garofolo, and Yvonne Williams will discuss their individual and group experiences with watercolor. The program is free and open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.
15th - WIBU semi-annual social event--Progressive Dinner, cost $25 traveling by MITS to McDowell B&B, Average Joe's Grill and Muncie Children's Museum, call 289-6015 for reservations.
15th - Cardinal Greenway Wysor Street Depot 5:30pm, program benefits of walking.
15th - Losing September and One Piece Suite, 10pm at Doc's Music Hall.
16th & 17th - Muncie Civic Theatre-rummage sale 8am-4pm
16th - M.V.L, Mic Sol, Freeze, Ace One, WhoIsLouis, 10pm at Doc's Music Hall.
17th - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
17th - Michael Kelsey and The Last Domino, 9:30pm at Doc's Music Hall.
18th - High Street United Methodist Church 62nd annual Summer Chamber Music Festival 2pm
19th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Under the Hood 6:30-8PM free
19th - Muncie Children's Museum Golf Outing--Crestview Golf Course, shotgun start at 1:00pm with registration and lunch at 11:30am.
20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
21st Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Supper in a Snap 6:3-80pm FREE
21st Minnetrista PBS Program Club, 2-4pm. This month will focus on the Frontline production of "Bush's War."
23rd Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Make It and Take It Crafts 1;30-3pm
24th Minnetrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
24th Minnetrista Minne-trip River Rhythm 9am-6pm. Explore the sights and sounds of scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana.Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
26th - MEMORIAL DAY - many city and government offices will be closed.
28th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm at the Star Press building. The meeting will be followed by a "Meet the Members" mixer at 4:30 at David Dale Designs. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
LOOKING AHEAD...
June 2 - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
June 9 thru July 25th - Sign up for Muncie Children's Museum Summer Camp, camps run June 9-July 25, call the museum for details 286-1660.
June 29 - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.
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15th - WIBU semi-annual social event--Progressive Dinner, cost $25 traveling by MITS to McDowell B&B, Average Joe's Grill and Muncie Children's Museum, call 289-6015 for reservations.
15th - Cardinal Greenway Wysor Street Depot 5:30pm, program benefits of walking.
15th - Losing September and One Piece Suite, 10pm at Doc's Music Hall.
16th & 17th - Muncie Civic Theatre-rummage sale 8am-4pm
16th - M.V.L, Mic Sol, Freeze, Ace One, WhoIsLouis, 10pm at Doc's Music Hall.
17th - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
17th - Michael Kelsey and The Last Domino, 9:30pm at Doc's Music Hall.
18th - High Street United Methodist Church 62nd annual Summer Chamber Music Festival 2pm
19th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Under the Hood 6:30-8PM free
19th - Muncie Children's Museum Golf Outing--Crestview Golf Course, shotgun start at 1:00pm with registration and lunch at 11:30am.
20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
21st Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Supper in a Snap 6:3-80pm FREE
21st Minnetrista PBS Program Club, 2-4pm. This month will focus on the Frontline production of "Bush's War."
23rd Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Make It and Take It Crafts 1;30-3pm
24th Minnetrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
24th Minnetrista Minne-trip River Rhythm 9am-6pm. Explore the sights and sounds of scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana.Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
26th - MEMORIAL DAY - many city and government offices will be closed.
28th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm at the Star Press building. The meeting will be followed by a "Meet the Members" mixer at 4:30 at David Dale Designs. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - Artworks Gallery features Fran Carrioc--flowers and handmade sea themed glass beads.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Daily at Minnetrista--Historical House Tours at 11, 1 and 3pm
Daily at Minnetrista--The Minnetrista Story 2pm
Daily at Minnetrista--Nature & Garden Fun at 4pm
LOOKING AHEAD...
June 2 - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
June 9 thru July 25th - Sign up for Muncie Children's Museum Summer Camp, camps run June 9-July 25, call the museum for details 286-1660.
June 29 - Doc's Music Hall presents Shooter Jennings on Sunday, June 29th. Visit www.docsmusichall.com for more information.
June at the Artist Within will feature the collaborative work of Nick Carnes and Jason Bord. The collaborative paintings will be on display from June 3-28, 2008 with an artists' reception Thursday June 5th from 5-8pm.
June exhibit at Artworks will be "Earth and Fire" featuring Sue Beach and Carol Burt. Their works will be on display June 5, 2008 through July 1, 2008, with an opening reception at First ThursdayJune 5 from 5 to 8pm.
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Registration Open for Summer Classes at Cornerstone
Registration for summer classes at Cornerstone is now open. Classes for youth and adults run June 16th-August 7th. This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater, and writing.
This past spring, enrollment in classes reached over 430 students. Class fees vary from $25.00 to $70.00 for the entire session and supplies are included for all visual arts classes. Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis to those who qualify.
To register for a summer class, visit Cornerstone Center for the Arts online at www.cornerstonearts.org or stop in at 520 E. Main St. Mon.through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to register.
o What: Cornerstone Center for the Arts Summer Class Registration
o When: Open
o Where: Register at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. or online at www.cornerstonearts.org
o Who: Youth and adults
o Cost: Varies per class
For more information, call Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 765.281.9503 or visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
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This past spring, enrollment in classes reached over 430 students. Class fees vary from $25.00 to $70.00 for the entire session and supplies are included for all visual arts classes. Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis to those who qualify.
To register for a summer class, visit Cornerstone Center for the Arts online at www.cornerstonearts.org or stop in at 520 E. Main St. Mon.through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to register.
o What: Cornerstone Center for the Arts Summer Class Registration
o When: Open
o Where: Register at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. or online at www.cornerstonearts.org
o Who: Youth and adults
o Cost: Varies per class
For more information, call Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 765.281.9503 or visit www.cornerstonearts.org.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Learn about the Benefits of Walking on the Greenway
Want to lose weight? Craving family time? Want to start your own walking program? Then join us at the Wysor Street Depot on May 15, 2008 at 5:30pm for a program about the benefits of walking with an emphasis on walking on the Greenway of course. The program will include a presentation from a local walking club and highlight the benefits of walking. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us on June 15 and celebrate Father's Day at the Depot with a free root beer float.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
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Join us on June 15 and celebrate Father's Day at the Depot with a free root beer float.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Wysor Street Depot now open weekend hours
As of Sunday, May 11, 2008 and through September 28, the historic Wysor Street Depot is now open on weekends.
Weekend hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Normal week-day hours will remain Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Wysor Street Depot serves as a trailhead with indoor restrooms, water, gift shop, and local historical displays; as well as the corporate offices for Cardinal Greenway, Inc.
"We received numerous requests to be open on weekends," says Angie Pool, Development Director for Cardinal Greenway, Inc. "Many of these requests have come as a result of community members learning of the free Cruiser Bike Loaner program operated from the Depot. In exchange of a picture ID and signing a waiver, trail users can take out a loaner bike during Depot hours."
Pool adds that the depot also serves as a local historic attraction for train and local history enthusiasts. "We have visitors daily that just stop by to see the model train display, local historical memorabilia or to just take in the beautiful restoration that has been done."
The Depot also houses a gift shop that in addition to cold drinks and sunscreen; also offers Cardinal Greenway items, train related merchandise, local artwork, and various other types of merchandise for sale.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
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Weekend hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Normal week-day hours will remain Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Wysor Street Depot serves as a trailhead with indoor restrooms, water, gift shop, and local historical displays; as well as the corporate offices for Cardinal Greenway, Inc.
"We received numerous requests to be open on weekends," says Angie Pool, Development Director for Cardinal Greenway, Inc. "Many of these requests have come as a result of community members learning of the free Cruiser Bike Loaner program operated from the Depot. In exchange of a picture ID and signing a waiver, trail users can take out a loaner bike during Depot hours."
Pool adds that the depot also serves as a local historic attraction for train and local history enthusiasts. "We have visitors daily that just stop by to see the model train display, local historical memorabilia or to just take in the beautiful restoration that has been done."
The Depot also houses a gift shop that in addition to cold drinks and sunscreen; also offers Cardinal Greenway items, train related merchandise, local artwork, and various other types of merchandise for sale.
For more information, contact Cardinal Greenway, Inc. at 765-287-0399 or on the web at www.cardinalgreenways.org.
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
May at The Artist Within
Longtime local art teacher, and co-owner of the Artist Within, Bob Hartley opens their gallery space to local high school artists.
May at the Artist Within will feature artwork by advanced art students from Muncie Central and Muncie Southside. Art instructors Anny Delk, Britt Husman, Helen Zacek and Christine Royster have selected "the best of the best" from their advanced two dimensional and three dimensional classes.
The show will include drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm. The show runs from May 1-31, 2008.
Heidi J. Hale, local jewelry maker, is back to teach jewelry classes at the Artist Within. "Basic Wire" and "Earrings" are being offered in May. Check our calendar for dates and times. Sign up early for these popular classes.
The Artist Within will continue to offer "Art Clay Silver" workshops, but Marti wants you to pick the date and time. She will come from Indy for as few as three students! Call to set up a Class.
It is not too early to make plans for Summer Art Camp. This year's theme is "Native American Arts and Crafts".
The Artist Within is taking applications for "Clay Camp 2008". "Primary" camp for 6-8 year olds will be held M-F June 23-27 from 9am-noon every day; "Intermediate" camp for 9-12 year olds will be held M-F Ju1y 14-18 from 9am-noon every day.
Karen Fisher, of the Art Mart, is offering "Native American Art Camp", two one week camps emphasizing the 2-D art disciplines of drawing, painting and printing. Her classes are held at the Village store and are: "Primary" grades K-3 June 16-20; "Intermediate" grades 4-6 July 7-11.
All art campers will have their work displayed at Gallery 308 in August. Contact the Artist Within, 765-289-7895 or the Art Mart, 765-284-2919 for more information or to register your child. Discounts for families with multiple campers and for attending both camps are available.
Local ceramic artist Kim Anderson will be hitting the art festival circuit; her hand building clay classes and throwing instruction are available, but limited. Call to check availability.
Already know how to throw…rent the wheel for $10/hour and we'll include the bisque firing! For these activities or to sign up for classes and workshops call the Artist Within at 765-289-7895 or visit us online at www.theartistwithininc.com.
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May at the Artist Within will feature artwork by advanced art students from Muncie Central and Muncie Southside. Art instructors Anny Delk, Britt Husman, Helen Zacek and Christine Royster have selected "the best of the best" from their advanced two dimensional and three dimensional classes.
The show will include drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm. The show runs from May 1-31, 2008.
Heidi J. Hale, local jewelry maker, is back to teach jewelry classes at the Artist Within. "Basic Wire" and "Earrings" are being offered in May. Check our calendar for dates and times. Sign up early for these popular classes.
The Artist Within will continue to offer "Art Clay Silver" workshops, but Marti wants you to pick the date and time. She will come from Indy for as few as three students! Call to set up a Class.
It is not too early to make plans for Summer Art Camp. This year's theme is "Native American Arts and Crafts".
The Artist Within is taking applications for "Clay Camp 2008". "Primary" camp for 6-8 year olds will be held M-F June 23-27 from 9am-noon every day; "Intermediate" camp for 9-12 year olds will be held M-F Ju1y 14-18 from 9am-noon every day.
Karen Fisher, of the Art Mart, is offering "Native American Art Camp", two one week camps emphasizing the 2-D art disciplines of drawing, painting and printing. Her classes are held at the Village store and are: "Primary" grades K-3 June 16-20; "Intermediate" grades 4-6 July 7-11.
All art campers will have their work displayed at Gallery 308 in August. Contact the Artist Within, 765-289-7895 or the Art Mart, 765-284-2919 for more information or to register your child. Discounts for families with multiple campers and for attending both camps are available.
Local ceramic artist Kim Anderson will be hitting the art festival circuit; her hand building clay classes and throwing instruction are available, but limited. Call to check availability.
Already know how to throw…rent the wheel for $10/hour and we'll include the bisque firing! For these activities or to sign up for classes and workshops call the Artist Within at 765-289-7895 or visit us online at www.theartistwithininc.com.
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 5/1/08
1st - First Thursday Downtown, 5-8pm, featuring art gallery openings and meet-the-artist receptions.
1st - New Gallery Opening at Muncie Urban Design Studio, 628 S. Walnut St. next to T&H Sweeper. Open First Thursday from 5 to 8pm - stop by and say hello, and ask about the Gilbert Historic District eco-home project.
1st - Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase during First Thursday. Monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
2nd - May's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be Springtime-themed! Come and enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, May 2, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
2nd - Ferguson and Alisa Turner will be playing at The Living Room on May 2nd. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com.
2nd & 3rd - Main Street Studio Theatre will present ASSASSINS on Fridays and Saturdays April 25, 26, May 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
3rd - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
3rd - Micah Dalton, Josh Garrels, Ryan Horne will be playing at The Living Room on May 3rd. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com for info.
6th - Muncie Civic Theatre Family Fun Fair, presented by Save the Civic Campaign, on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food, games, prizes and music. Meet the cast members of some of your favorite Civic productions, and don't forget to stop by the Dunk Tank and show Executive Director Marty Grubbs just how much you love him.
7th - Muncie on the Move at Horizon Convention Center doors open at 6:45-8:30am. Call 751-9114 for reservations. Breakfast with special entertainment, community announcements, creative presentations, and business displays.
9th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Brown Bag Lunch and Movie 12-2pm FREE
9th - Doc's Music Hall features Spiritual Rez 10pm (7-piece dance band). Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
9th - Center Stage is hosting Ruined For Life, Xero Sum, and Waltz For Venus on Fri. May 9th.Doors open at 8 with the show at 9pm.
9th & 10th - Main Street Studio Theatre will present ASSASSINS on Fridays and Saturdays May 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
10th - Muncie Delaware Clean & Beautiful presents Arbor Fest Celebration, from 11am to 1pm at Westside Park. There will be a tree planting, the annual free trees giveaway, hands-on activities for kids including painting pots and planting flowers for Mother's Day, Master Gardeners will be on hand, ice cream from Baskin Robbins and much more! Free and open to the public.
10th - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
10th - Minnetrista Solar Studies for 4-9 year olds 2-4pm. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
12th - Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the 401(k)ids Scholarship Program as we celebrate our participants achievements at the 401(k)ids Showcase at 6:00 in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium. Students will perform in a variety of arts areas including: dance, martial arts, voice, various instruments, and more! This event is free and open to the public.
13th - Muncie Visitors Bureau Annual Cookout to kick off National Tourism Week. this year's event will take place at the Wysor Street Depot from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Guest speakers begining at 5pm. Open to the public.
13th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--What's In My Cupboard 6:30-8pm FREE.
14th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Weather 6:30-8pm FREE.
15th - Gallery 308 Living Arts Program presents "Why Watercolor" at 7:00 p.m. Juli Eflin, Pat Garofolo, and Yvonne Williams will discuss their individual and group experiences with watercolor. The program is free and open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.
17th - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
19th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Under the Hood 6:30-8PM free
19th - Muncie Children's Museum Golf Outing--Crestview Golf Course, shotgun start at 1:00pm with registration and lunch at 11:30am.
20TH, 27TH, June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
21st Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Supper in a Snap 6:3-80pm FREE
21st Minnetrista PBS Program Club 2-4pm
23rd Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Make It and Take It Crafts 1;30-3pm
24th Minnetrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
24th Minnetrista Minne-trip River Rhythm 9am-6pm. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
26th - MEMORIAL DAY - many city and government offices will be closed.
28th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm at the Star Press building. The meeting will be followed by a "Meet the Members" mixer at 4:30 at David Dale Designs. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
LOOKING AHEAD...
June 2 - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
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1st - New Gallery Opening at Muncie Urban Design Studio, 628 S. Walnut St. next to T&H Sweeper. Open First Thursday from 5 to 8pm - stop by and say hello, and ask about the Gilbert Historic District eco-home project.
1st - Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts & Animation Student Art & Research Showcase during First Thursday. Monthly showcase of recent, supported student art and research projects. For more information on this and other IDIAA programs visit www.bsu.edu/cmd/mps.
2nd - May's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be Springtime-themed! Come and enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, May 2, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
2nd - Ferguson and Alisa Turner will be playing at The Living Room on May 2nd. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com.
2nd & 3rd - Main Street Studio Theatre will present ASSASSINS on Fridays and Saturdays April 25, 26, May 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
3rd - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
3rd - Micah Dalton, Josh Garrels, Ryan Horne will be playing at The Living Room on May 3rd. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com for info.
6th - Muncie Civic Theatre Family Fun Fair, presented by Save the Civic Campaign, on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food, games, prizes and music. Meet the cast members of some of your favorite Civic productions, and don't forget to stop by the Dunk Tank and show Executive Director Marty Grubbs just how much you love him.
7th - Muncie on the Move at Horizon Convention Center doors open at 6:45-8:30am. Call 751-9114 for reservations. Breakfast with special entertainment, community announcements, creative presentations, and business displays.
9th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Brown Bag Lunch and Movie 12-2pm FREE
9th - Doc's Music Hall features Spiritual Rez 10pm (7-piece dance band). Visit www.docsmusichall.com for info.
9th - Center Stage is hosting Ruined For Life, Xero Sum, and Waltz For Venus on Fri. May 9th.Doors open at 8 with the show at 9pm.
9th & 10th - Main Street Studio Theatre will present ASSASSINS on Fridays and Saturdays May 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8:00pm. The performances will be at Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street. For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
10th - Muncie Delaware Clean & Beautiful presents Arbor Fest Celebration, from 11am to 1pm at Westside Park. There will be a tree planting, the annual free trees giveaway, hands-on activities for kids including painting pots and planting flowers for Mother's Day, Master Gardeners will be on hand, ice cream from Baskin Robbins and much more! Free and open to the public.
10th - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
10th - Minnetrista Solar Studies for 4-9 year olds 2-4pm. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
12th - Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the 401(k)ids Scholarship Program as we celebrate our participants achievements at the 401(k)ids Showcase at 6:00 in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium. Students will perform in a variety of arts areas including: dance, martial arts, voice, various instruments, and more! This event is free and open to the public.
13th - Muncie Visitors Bureau Annual Cookout to kick off National Tourism Week. this year's event will take place at the Wysor Street Depot from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Guest speakers begining at 5pm. Open to the public.
13th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--What's In My Cupboard 6:30-8pm FREE.
14th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Weather 6:30-8pm FREE.
15th - Gallery 308 Living Arts Program presents "Why Watercolor" at 7:00 p.m. Juli Eflin, Pat Garofolo, and Yvonne Williams will discuss their individual and group experiences with watercolor. The program is free and open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.
17th - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
19th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Under the Hood 6:30-8PM free
19th - Muncie Children's Museum Golf Outing--Crestview Golf Course, shotgun start at 1:00pm with registration and lunch at 11:30am.
20TH, 27TH, June 3rd, 10, 17, 24 Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Living Healthy 6:30-8pm FREE
21st Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Supper in a Snap 6:3-80pm FREE
21st Minnetrista PBS Program Club 2-4pm
23rd Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Make It and Take It Crafts 1;30-3pm
24th Minnetrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
24th Minnetrista Minne-trip River Rhythm 9am-6pm. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
26th - MEMORIAL DAY - many city and government offices will be closed.
28th - Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm at the Star Press building. The meeting will be followed by a "Meet the Members" mixer at 4:30 at David Dale Designs. If your business would like to host a mixer, please email info@munciedowntown.com.
29th - Community Center for the Vital Aging located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts--Taste of Spain 6:30-8pm.
31st - Minnestrista May Market every Saturday in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Vegetable and flower bedding plants, early veggies,hanging baskets (good for Mothers Day in May), eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more
31st - Muncie Children's Museum Free Family Saturday. Free admission from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact the Museum at 286-1660 or visit our website at www.munciechildrensmuseum.org
MAY ONGOING
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Ralph Johnson on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Through May 29th - Gallery 308 presents "Four Femmes: Inner and Outer - a Watermedia Exhibit." A complementary exhibition, "New Works," spotlights ceramic work by Kim Anderson in 308's Founders Gallery. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Thursday, May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at 308 E. Main.
Through May 30th - David Dale Designs Spring Art Show, featuring Rosemary Gishler, watercolor; Paul Laseau, watercolor; and Jean McCauley, oil. Featured First Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 7, with light refreshments. For more information visit daviddaledesigns.com
Through May 31st - "Young Artists" exhibit at The Artist Within. An opening reception is planned for first Thursday, May 1 from 5-8 pm.
Through May 31st - Gordy Fine Art & Framing presents Night Work: Abstract Paintings by Eric Ernstberger. The exhibit will open with a First Thursday reception for the artist on May 1, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
LOOKING AHEAD...
June 2 - Deadline to submit applications for 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
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Last Two Shows of the Season at The Living Room
There are two shows at The Living Room this weekend. Ferguson and Alisa Turner will be playing on Friday. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are only $3. Check out their music at myspace.com/therealferguson and myspace.com/alisaturner. You won't want to miss this show!
On Saturday night Micah Dalton, Josh Garrels and Ryan Horne will be playing. This is an amazing line-up for only $8. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Check out their music at myspace.com/micahdalton, myspace.com/joshgarrels and myspace.com/ryanhorne
We will be closed for the summer after this weekend. Check out the website (www.thelivingroommuncie.com) mid-August for the fall show dates.
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On Saturday night Micah Dalton, Josh Garrels and Ryan Horne will be playing. This is an amazing line-up for only $8. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Check out their music at myspace.com/micahdalton, myspace.com/joshgarrels and myspace.com/ryanhorne
We will be closed for the summer after this weekend. Check out the website (www.thelivingroommuncie.com) mid-August for the fall show dates.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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