October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Happening Oct. 2, from 5-9pm, featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, performances and demonstrations, free food, music in the streets and more. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.
Many locations will offer light refreshments for free, and the concession stand at Civic Theatre will be open. The free trolley will run Main - Walnut - Charles Streets from 5 to 9 PM.
Scheduled activities for this year's ArtsWalk include:
(Intermittent) Singers on board (including Civic Theatre Director, Marty Grubbs)
BSU Offerings
Art Department:
Student Fine Arts League art sale - patio next to Blue Bottle
Ceramics demonstration by Ted Neal, Vance Bell and the Student Clay Guild - outside Artist Within
Installation/exhibit of video art - John Fillwalk @ Center for Media Design
"Art of Democracy" exhibit in the BSU Atrium Gallery. Reception 4 - 6, open until 9 PM.
IDIAA in Mitchell Bldg, exhibit of student work
School of Music
Jazz band - by Blue Bottle 5:45-7 PM
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble - alcove @ Chase Bank 7-7:30 PM
Theatre and Dance
REFLEX (comedy troupe), 7:30-8 PM Blue Bottle lot
BSU Dance troupe - Civic Theatre stage, 7:30-8 PM
BSU Museum of Art
Demonstration of new DIDO (Digital Images Delivered Online) Project in the lobby of Muncie Civic Theatre (ongoing)
Downtown Galleries, etc.:
City Hall - Tour at 6 PM of The Muncie City Hall Art Collection, with Ned Griner. Collection of nineteen artists placed in our city hall at the building's completion. Rare opportunity to view works by Beulah & Francis Brown, George Mock, Hill Sharp & others. Meet at first floor desk.
111 Arts Gallery and Tattoo Studios, 111 E. Main St., will participate in its first ArtsWalk today. Brad Brunsman will be the featured artist at the gallery. An opening reception with refreshments, a DJ and a performer is set for 5 p.m.
Artist Within - Party room; Designer Clothing Resale Boutique for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund. Main Gallery: Thurman Grantham, fiberglass sculptures. Reception 5 - 9. Outside: Beyond I Can Wheelchair Art and Make-your-own greeting card.
Artworks Gallery - Lisa Atchison, featured artist, Electroformed Lampwork Bead Artist, "Turning Over a New Leaf." Megan Upchurch, harpist, will provide live music. Member Anny Delk will give knitting and felting demonstrations
Blue Bottle - to be announced
Casella’s Kitchen - Art by Bill Inman, La Chamba Handmade Cookware and appetizers prepared by Ivy Tech Culinary School using products from Cassella’s Gourmet Food line.
Downtown Development Office - Watch artists paint at their easels! Muncie Artists Guild.
Doc's - art exhibit by local artist John Campbell.
F.B. Fogg - Come make a hand made paper cabbage rose. See Amy Greeley's new unique one of a kind jewelry line. Welcome Jo Bokelman and her "JB’s Little People" figurine line
Gallery 308 - "Arts Kaleidoscope: Art, Poems & Videos." In tribute to the Humpback Barn Festival of years past, this exhibit features artworks by 38 artists which were responded to by Indiana poets. Videotape of Humpback Barn founder, Mildred Trivars, reading her poems. Free souvenir color catalog of exhibit.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing - Reception for artist David Slonim of Anderson. Exhibit of Slonim’s newest oil paintings. BSU instructors Kim Anderson & Mary Ann Rahe will be throwing on potters wheel on the sidewalk
Cornerstone Gallery - Artwork of Sarah LaBarge will be shown in the gallery. Open until 9 PM. Cornerstone will also have two booths on Walnut Street: Portraits by Sarah LaBarge, with proceeds going to Children International, and Children's activity table & info on Cornerstone offerings
Muncie Civic Theatre - BSU Museum of Art ongoing demonstration of DIDO (Digital Images Delivered Online) project will be offered in the lobby. BSU Dance Troupe will perform on stage, 7:30 to 8 PM. Muncie Ballet Studio will have information about classes & schedules in lobby. Concession stand will be open with popcorn, candy & soft drinks.
Toys Forever Models and Hobbies, 311 S. Walnut St.: Barbecue available from TJ of Poppy and Sons, live music by Phil Dunn, toys, mini car show, R/C car and aircraft demonstrations, scale model car display, monthly meeting of the local plastic modeling club.
Vera Mae's Bistro will have Culinary (garnishing) demonstrations by Ivy Tech students in front of restaurant, 5 to 8 PM.
Friday Night, October 3, will feature a Muncie Film Series - Starts at dusk in parking lot next to Blue Bottle. 6 short films from Muncie and BSU filmmakers. Free event - all ages - Cash bar/area available. Presented by Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks. Information table for networking opportunities, details on acting, etc.
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 10/2/08
It's a busy weekend for the arts in Downtown Muncie, starting with ArtsWalk tonight, and concluding with Muncie Music Fest on Saturday night.
ARTSWALK Thursday, Oct. 2 - Downtown Muncie, in partnership with Ball State University, presents "ArtsWalk" from 5-9pm. Featuring gallery openings, performances and demonstrations, free hors d'oeuvres, music in the streets and more. Free for all ages, and the free downtown trolley will be running.Updated events that didn't make it into the ArtsWalk press release:
111 Arts Gallery and Tattoo Studios, 111 E. Main St., will participate in its first ArtsWalk today. Brad Brunsman will be the featured artist at the gallery. An opening reception with refreshments, a DJ and a performer is set for 5 p.m.
Toys Forever Models and Hobbies, 311 S. Walnut St.: Barbecue available from TJ of Poppy and Sons, live music by Phil Dunn, toys, mini car show, R/C car and aircraft demonstrations, scale model car display, monthly meeting of the local plastic modeling club.
Additionally, Cornerstone Center for the Arts will exhibit the artwork of Sarah LaBarge, who will be at the booth on Walnut with some pieces on display and will be doing portraits for part of the evening.
Click Here for details.
MUNCIE FILM SHOWCASE Friday, Oct. 3 - Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase AT 8PM in downtown Muncie, at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers. Free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
Click Here for details.
ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4 - The legendary Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art returns with a new home and a new name, at Gallery 308. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event where the poets' work has inspired the artists' work. A public reception will open the event during ArtsWalk on October 2; and Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Free for all ages, cash luncheon will be served.
Click Here for details.
MUNCIE MUSIC FEST Saturday night, Oct. 4 - The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more. ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID. Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets. Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Click Here for tickets and the most current band lineup.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 1-4 - The fourth annual "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. Local artists have painted a "Plate for the Cure," and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week. The winning bids will be notified Sun. October 5th, and the monies will be donated to the Komen Foundation.
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 2 - Arts Kaleidoscope art and poetry festival opening reception at Gallery 308, 5 to 9pm.
October 2 - The Artist Within will host an upscale clothing sale for the Rose H. Meyer Scholarship Fund to be held in their upstairs gallery during ArtsWalk; the Create for the Cure silent auction BSU Cermics Guild throwing demonstrations and "Beyond I Can" wheel chair art demonstrations in the Old National parking lot.
October 3 - Trip About Town-Preserving the Past, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A fee will be charged.
October 3 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will have a Family-Friendly Halloween from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
October 3 - Free Film Festival, preview of Harvest Moon Film Festival, in the Blue Bottle parking lot.
October 3 - Cameron Sprinkle, Karissa Beer & Mario Mouser will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 4 - Arts Kaleidoscope poetry and art festival at Gallery 308, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be featured, and there will be a memorial to the festival's creator, Mildred Trivers, who passed away in 2007.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 4 - The Living Room is taking part in this year's Muncie Music Fest to bring you Ferguson and Joel Levi. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8pm.
October 6 - How to Improve Your Golf Game, with Doug Bishop of MD's Golf Academy, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 7 - Matt Wertz at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 8 - Cool Beans, coffee tasting and presentation by the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A small fee will be charged.
October 8-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium. All performances are at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 9-11 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 10 - Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: A Walk in the Clouds, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. Bring your lunch and enjoy the film!
October 10 - A Tribute to Jazz at Vera Mae's, 7:15-8pm; and 8:30-9:45pm, with special guests jamey Aebershold, Mark Buselli, Jimmy Rupp, Frank Puzzullo an dFrank Smith. For info call 747-4941.
October 10 - Joel Levi & Geoff Koch will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 13 - Forever in Bloom: Dried Flowers for Fall, with horticulturist Rebecca Stafford, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with a Fall Scavenger Hunt. Bring the family for a fall scavenger hunt along the trail from 4:00 - 6:00 pm . Kick off the season with some fun in the foliage and stick around for some tasty fall treats!
October 15 - Creative Writing: Telling Your Story, with writer Cathy Shouse, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 16-18 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 18, 25 & Nov. 1 - Center Stage is hosting the Max Music Wars benefitting Action for Animals, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 and finals on Nov. 8th. Anyone who attend can vote for their favorite band. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds go to Action For Animals.
October 19 - BMH Auxiliary presents Sundays with Jazz at Vera Mae's, featuring Larry McWilliams & Friends, 2-5pm. Cash bar available, appetizers and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are available in the BMH Auxiliary Gift Shop or by calling 747-3439.
October 23 - 401(k)ids 10th Anniversary, at 7:00pm Cornerstone Center for the Arts will celebrate the past ten years of the 401(k)ids Arts Scholarship Program as well as past and present participants of the program. Participants will perform or display past work including dance, art, theatre, or music. This event is free and open to the public. Information: 281-9503, ext. 15.
October 23-25 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 24-26, 30 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
October 24 - Alisa Turner and Red Umbrella will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 25 - Max Music Wars continues at Center Stage, to benefit Action for Animals, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 and finals on Nov. 8th. Anyone who attend can vote for their favorite band. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds go to Action For Animals.
October 30 - Community Halloween Party at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 4:00-6:00pm, with fun and family friendly activities for children, prizes, treats, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
October 30-31 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 31 - Ben Taylor & Joe Paulson will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
OCTOBER ONGOING
Through October 19 - Open Space: Art About the Land at Minnetrista, an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go to help the Red-tail Conservancy.
Through October - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Artworks Gallery will exhibit beadmaker Lisa Atchison's "Turning Over a New Leaf," with an opening reception during ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 2. Music will be provided by harpist Megan Upchurch.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature artwork by two local artists through October. Thurman Grantham will showcase new sculptural pieces in "Thurman's World of Flowers." Yorktown native Brent Engelmann will display his digital photo collages. "Trippin' through the 70's" includes photos of rock legends. An opening reception will be held during ArtsWalk, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9pm.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
Through October - Gallery 308 presents Arts Kaleidoscope: Art & Poetry; Remembering Midred Trivers and the Humpback Barn.
Through October - David Slonim will be the featured artist this month at Gordy's. This will be his first exhibit in Muncie. For more info, call 284-8422. To view more works by the artist, visit www.davidslonimfineart.com.
Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.
Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 8 - Max Music Wars finals at Center Stage. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds go to Action For Animals.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
November 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with Write Your Own Story for a Healthier Life at 10:00 am. Lori Byers from Ball State Universityexplains how we have the power to improve our health based on the story and script we "write" for ourselves. Learn how to develop a pro-active plan for living a healthier life.
November 22 - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
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ARTSWALK Thursday, Oct. 2 - Downtown Muncie, in partnership with Ball State University, presents "ArtsWalk" from 5-9pm. Featuring gallery openings, performances and demonstrations, free hors d'oeuvres, music in the streets and more. Free for all ages, and the free downtown trolley will be running.Updated events that didn't make it into the ArtsWalk press release:
111 Arts Gallery and Tattoo Studios, 111 E. Main St., will participate in its first ArtsWalk today. Brad Brunsman will be the featured artist at the gallery. An opening reception with refreshments, a DJ and a performer is set for 5 p.m.
Toys Forever Models and Hobbies, 311 S. Walnut St.: Barbecue available from TJ of Poppy and Sons, live music by Phil Dunn, toys, mini car show, R/C car and aircraft demonstrations, scale model car display, monthly meeting of the local plastic modeling club.
Additionally, Cornerstone Center for the Arts will exhibit the artwork of Sarah LaBarge, who will be at the booth on Walnut with some pieces on display and will be doing portraits for part of the evening.
Click Here for details.
MUNCIE FILM SHOWCASE Friday, Oct. 3 - Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase AT 8PM in downtown Muncie, at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers. Free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
Click Here for details.
ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4 - The legendary Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art returns with a new home and a new name, at Gallery 308. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event where the poets' work has inspired the artists' work. A public reception will open the event during ArtsWalk on October 2; and Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Free for all ages, cash luncheon will be served.
Click Here for details.
MUNCIE MUSIC FEST Saturday night, Oct. 4 - The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more. ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID. Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets. Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Click Here for tickets and the most current band lineup.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 1-4 - The fourth annual "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. Local artists have painted a "Plate for the Cure," and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week. The winning bids will be notified Sun. October 5th, and the monies will be donated to the Komen Foundation.
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 2 - Arts Kaleidoscope art and poetry festival opening reception at Gallery 308, 5 to 9pm.
October 2 - The Artist Within will host an upscale clothing sale for the Rose H. Meyer Scholarship Fund to be held in their upstairs gallery during ArtsWalk; the Create for the Cure silent auction BSU Cermics Guild throwing demonstrations and "Beyond I Can" wheel chair art demonstrations in the Old National parking lot.
October 3 - Trip About Town-Preserving the Past, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A fee will be charged.
October 3 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will have a Family-Friendly Halloween from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
October 3 - Free Film Festival, preview of Harvest Moon Film Festival, in the Blue Bottle parking lot.
October 3 - Cameron Sprinkle, Karissa Beer & Mario Mouser will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 4 - Arts Kaleidoscope poetry and art festival at Gallery 308, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be featured, and there will be a memorial to the festival's creator, Mildred Trivers, who passed away in 2007.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 4 - The Living Room is taking part in this year's Muncie Music Fest to bring you Ferguson and Joel Levi. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8pm.
October 6 - How to Improve Your Golf Game, with Doug Bishop of MD's Golf Academy, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 7 - Matt Wertz at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 8 - Cool Beans, coffee tasting and presentation by the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A small fee will be charged.
October 8-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium. All performances are at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 9-11 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 10 - Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: A Walk in the Clouds, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. Bring your lunch and enjoy the film!
October 10 - A Tribute to Jazz at Vera Mae's, 7:15-8pm; and 8:30-9:45pm, with special guests jamey Aebershold, Mark Buselli, Jimmy Rupp, Frank Puzzullo an dFrank Smith. For info call 747-4941.
October 10 - Joel Levi & Geoff Koch will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 13 - Forever in Bloom: Dried Flowers for Fall, with horticulturist Rebecca Stafford, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with a Fall Scavenger Hunt. Bring the family for a fall scavenger hunt along the trail from 4:00 - 6:00 pm . Kick off the season with some fun in the foliage and stick around for some tasty fall treats!
October 15 - Creative Writing: Telling Your Story, with writer Cathy Shouse, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 16-18 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 18, 25 & Nov. 1 - Center Stage is hosting the Max Music Wars benefitting Action for Animals, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 and finals on Nov. 8th. Anyone who attend can vote for their favorite band. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds go to Action For Animals.
October 19 - BMH Auxiliary presents Sundays with Jazz at Vera Mae's, featuring Larry McWilliams & Friends, 2-5pm. Cash bar available, appetizers and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are available in the BMH Auxiliary Gift Shop or by calling 747-3439.
October 23 - 401(k)ids 10th Anniversary, at 7:00pm Cornerstone Center for the Arts will celebrate the past ten years of the 401(k)ids Arts Scholarship Program as well as past and present participants of the program. Participants will perform or display past work including dance, art, theatre, or music. This event is free and open to the public. Information: 281-9503, ext. 15.
October 23-25 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 24-26, 30 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
October 24 - Alisa Turner and Red Umbrella will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 25 - Max Music Wars continues at Center Stage, to benefit Action for Animals, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 and finals on Nov. 8th. Anyone who attend can vote for their favorite band. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds go to Action For Animals.
October 30 - Community Halloween Party at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 4:00-6:00pm, with fun and family friendly activities for children, prizes, treats, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
October 30-31 - The Basement at Muncie Children's Museum, 6-10pm. The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
October 31 - Ben Taylor & Joe Paulson will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
OCTOBER ONGOING
Through October 19 - Open Space: Art About the Land at Minnetrista, an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go to help the Red-tail Conservancy.
Through October - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Artworks Gallery will exhibit beadmaker Lisa Atchison's "Turning Over a New Leaf," with an opening reception during ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 2. Music will be provided by harpist Megan Upchurch.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature artwork by two local artists through October. Thurman Grantham will showcase new sculptural pieces in "Thurman's World of Flowers." Yorktown native Brent Engelmann will display his digital photo collages. "Trippin' through the 70's" includes photos of rock legends. An opening reception will be held during ArtsWalk, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9pm.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
Through October - Gallery 308 presents Arts Kaleidoscope: Art & Poetry; Remembering Midred Trivers and the Humpback Barn.
Through October - David Slonim will be the featured artist this month at Gordy's. This will be his first exhibit in Muncie. For more info, call 284-8422. To view more works by the artist, visit www.davidslonimfineart.com.
Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.
Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 8 - Max Music Wars finals at Center Stage. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds go to Action For Animals.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
November 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with Write Your Own Story for a Healthier Life at 10:00 am. Lori Byers from Ball State Universityexplains how we have the power to improve our health based on the story and script we "write" for ourselves. Learn how to develop a pro-active plan for living a healthier life.
November 22 - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The Basement Returns to Muncie Children's Museum
The haunting season commences at the Muncie Children's Museum's on October 9, with The Basement! The faint of heart are not encouraged to attend The Basement to avoid being scared to death!
The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. The 2008 hours of operation are:
Thursday, October 9 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Professor Michael Daehn, of the Ball State Theatre Education Department, is coordinating The Basement. Students from the Ball State Theatre Education Department will be using their creative minds to make the haunted house as frightening as ever.
The Basement is sponsored by WLBC, WERK, ESPN Radio, MAX, Sight & Sound, Rutter, Vectren, Industrial Centre Federal Credit Union, Meijer, Frank & Rosemary Ball, frogbabyu.com and thestarpress.com.
For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
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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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The Basement runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 9 through October 31. The 2008 hours of operation are:
Thursday, October 9 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Professor Michael Daehn, of the Ball State Theatre Education Department, is coordinating The Basement. Students from the Ball State Theatre Education Department will be using their creative minds to make the haunted house as frightening as ever.
The Basement is sponsored by WLBC, WERK, ESPN Radio, MAX, Sight & Sound, Rutter, Vectren, Industrial Centre Federal Credit Union, Meijer, Frank & Rosemary Ball, frogbabyu.com and thestarpress.com.
For more information, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.
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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.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Ataris and More at Muncie Music Fest - Complete Band Lineup Here
Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year on Saturday, October 2, in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more.
ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID.
Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets.
Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Village Green Records and Dan's Downtown Records will host the MMF Music Market featuring locally produced music and a big screen for viewing awesome stage performances.
Produced by Muncie Downtown Development
Brought to you by WLBC/MAX
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development, MSD, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, FM Music, Michelob Ultra, Mountian Dew, Wishbone Gifts
For band info and music samples, schedule, map and all the latest info for the Fest, visit www.munciemusicfest.com or stay tuned to www.munciedowntown.com for updates.
Food or merchandise vendors should call 765 282-7897 for participation info.
Click Here for video from Indiana Films at last year's Muncie Music Fest 2007.
Music Lineup:
FM Music Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - CHS Jazz
7:15 - WeÕre History Now
8:15 - Selifane Parade
9:15 - The Bears of Blue River
10:15- Michael Martin Band
11:15- James Brown Car Alarm
12:15- Losing September
Budweiser Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - A Bad Idea
7:15 - The Buzz
8:15 - Gabe Vitek and the Ivory
9:15 - The Cocaine Wolves
10:15- The Spitshine
11:15- Steely James
12:00- The Blues Funk Project
Center Stage (indoor)
7:00 - Wanted Band
8:30 - Mud Eye Joe
11:00- Smokin' Guns
Launching Pad Stage (outdoor)
6:30 - Zephr
7:30 - Dreams of University
8:30 - Remember Paris
9:30 - The Ataris
10:30- Id Obelus
11:30- Merc Versus
The Heorot (Downstairs)
8:00 - Joe Paulson
9:00 - Mike Feeney
10:00- Ancient Arts and Laughing Monkey Dancers
The Heorot (Upstairs)
9:00 - Revelation 13
10:00- Solomon Grundy
11:00- Necrophagous
Doc's Music Hall (indoor)
7:00 - Millions and Millions of Vitmains
8:00 - One Piece Suit
9:00 - Red Light Remedy
10:00- Pierce Duncan Band
11:00- Gamblin' Christmas
12:00- Fresh Hops
1:00 - The Bashville Boys
Fickle Peach (indoor)
10:00- Pray for Mojo
The Blue Bottle (indoor)
6:00 - Bryce Taylor
8:00 - Ashley Gray
The Artist Within (indoor)
8:00 - Golden Moses
9:00 - Adam Kuhn and the Cardboard Cutouts
The Living Room (indoor)
Time TBA - Ferguson
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID.
Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets.
Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Village Green Records and Dan's Downtown Records will host the MMF Music Market featuring locally produced music and a big screen for viewing awesome stage performances.
Produced by Muncie Downtown Development
Brought to you by WLBC/MAX
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development, MSD, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, FM Music, Michelob Ultra, Mountian Dew, Wishbone Gifts
For band info and music samples, schedule, map and all the latest info for the Fest, visit www.munciemusicfest.com or stay tuned to www.munciedowntown.com for updates.
Food or merchandise vendors should call 765 282-7897 for participation info.
Click Here for video from Indiana Films at last year's Muncie Music Fest 2007.
Music Lineup:
FM Music Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - CHS Jazz
7:15 - WeÕre History Now
8:15 - Selifane Parade
9:15 - The Bears of Blue River
10:15- Michael Martin Band
11:15- James Brown Car Alarm
12:15- Losing September
Budweiser Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - A Bad Idea
7:15 - The Buzz
8:15 - Gabe Vitek and the Ivory
9:15 - The Cocaine Wolves
10:15- The Spitshine
11:15- Steely James
12:00- The Blues Funk Project
Center Stage (indoor)
7:00 - Wanted Band
8:30 - Mud Eye Joe
11:00- Smokin' Guns
Launching Pad Stage (outdoor)
6:30 - Zephr
7:30 - Dreams of University
8:30 - Remember Paris
9:30 - The Ataris
10:30- Id Obelus
11:30- Merc Versus
The Heorot (Downstairs)
8:00 - Joe Paulson
9:00 - Mike Feeney
10:00- Ancient Arts and Laughing Monkey Dancers
The Heorot (Upstairs)
9:00 - Revelation 13
10:00- Solomon Grundy
11:00- Necrophagous
Doc's Music Hall (indoor)
7:00 - Millions and Millions of Vitmains
8:00 - One Piece Suit
9:00 - Red Light Remedy
10:00- Pierce Duncan Band
11:00- Gamblin' Christmas
12:00- Fresh Hops
1:00 - The Bashville Boys
Fickle Peach (indoor)
10:00- Pray for Mojo
The Blue Bottle (indoor)
6:00 - Bryce Taylor
8:00 - Ashley Gray
The Artist Within (indoor)
8:00 - Golden Moses
9:00 - Adam Kuhn and the Cardboard Cutouts
The Living Room (indoor)
Time TBA - Ferguson
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Downtown Muncie Comes Alive for a Three-Day Celebration of Arts and Music
October kicks off with a three-day celebration of the arts in Downtown Muncie Indiana. Family fun fills the streets from Thursday, October 2 through Saturday, October 4, with four festivals spotlighting the best of East Central Indiana's visual arts, poetry, music, dance, film and more.
Thursday, October 2 - ARTSWALK Downtown Muncie in partnership with Ball State University presents "ArtsWalk" from 5-9pm. Featuring gallery openings, performances and demonstrations, free hors d'oeuvres, music in the streets and more.
ADMISSION: free for all ages, and the free downtown trolley will be running.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
Friday, October 3 - MUNCIE FILM SHOWCASE Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase AT 8PM in downtown Muncie, at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers.
ADMISSION: free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
Saturday Afternoon, October 4 - ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE The legendary Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art returns with a new home and a new name, at Gallery 308. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event where the poets' work has inspired the artists' work. A public reception will open the event during ArtsWalk on October 2; and Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: free for all ages, cash luncheon will be served.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
Saturday Night, October 4 - MUNCIE MUSIC FEST The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more.
ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID. Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets. Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
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ARTSWALK - THURSDAY, OCT. 2
October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Happening Oct. 2, from 5-9pm, featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, performances and demonstrations, free food, music in the streets and more. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.
Many locations will offer light refreshments for free, and the concession stand at Civic Theatre will be open. The free trolley will run Main - Walnut - Charles Streets from 5 to 9 PM.
Scheduled activities for this year's ArtsWalk include:
(Intermittent) Singers on board
BSU Art Department Student Fine Arts League art sale - patio next to Blue Bottle
Ceramics demonstration by Ted Neal, Vance Bell and the Student Clay Guild - outside Artist Within
Installation/exhibit of video art - John Fillwalk @ Ball State Center for Media Desig
"Art of Democracy" exhibit in the BSU Atrium Gallery. Reception 4 - 6, open until 9 PM.
IDIAA in Mitchell Bldg, exhibit of student work
BSU Jazz band - by Blue Bottle 5:45-7 PM
BSU Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble - alcove @ Chase Bank 7-7:30 PM
BSU Theatre and Dance - REFLEX (comedy troupe), 7:30-8 PM Blue Bottle lot
BSU Dance troupe - Civic Theatre stage, 7:30-8 PM
BSU Museum of Art - Demonstration of new DIDO (Digital Images Delivered Online) Project in the lobby of Muncie Civic Theatre (ongoing)
Downtown City Hall - Tour at 6 PM of The Muncie City Hall Art Collection, with Ned Griner. Collection of nineteen artists placed in our city hall at the building's completion. Rare opportunity to view works by Beulah & Francis Brown, George Mock, Hill Sharp & others. Meet at first floor desk.
Artist Within - Party room; Designer Clothing Resale Boutique for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund. Main Gallery: Thurman Grantham, fiberglass sculptures. Reception 5 - 9. Outside: Beyond I Can Wheelchair Art and Make-your-own greeting card.
Artworks Gallery - Lisa Atchison, featured artist, Electroformed Lampwork Bead Artist, "Turning Over a New Leaf." Megan Upchurch, harpist, will provide live music. Member Anny Delk will give knitting and felting demonstrations
Casella's Kitchen - Art by Bill Inman, La Chamba Handmade Cookware and appetizers prepared by Ivy Tech Culinary School using products from Cassella's Gourmet Food line.
Downtown Development Office - Watch artists paint at their easels! Muncie Artists Guild.
Doc's - art exhibit by local artist John Campbell.
F.B. Fogg - Come make a hand made paper cabbage rose. See Amy Greeley's new unique one of a kind jewelry line. Welcome Jo Bokelman and her "JB's Little People" figurine line
Gallery 308 - "Arts Kaleidoscope: Art, Poems & Videos." In tribute to the Humpback Barn Festival of years past, this exhibit features artworks by 38 artists which were responded to by Indiana poets. Videotape of Humpback Barn founder, Mildred Trivars, reading her poems. Free souvenir color catalog of exhibit.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing - Reception for artist David Slonim of Anderson. Exhibit of Slonim's newest oil paintings. BSU instructors Kim Anderson & Mary Ann Rahe will be throwing on potters wheel on the sidewalk
Cornerstone Gallery - Artwork of Blair Bowden will be shown in the gallery. Open until 9 PM. Cornerstone will also have two booths on Walnut Street: Portraits by Sarah LaBarge, with proceeds going to Children International, and Children's activity table & info on Cornerstone offerings
Muncie Civic Theatre - BSU Museum of Art ongoing demonstration of DIDO (Digital Images Delivered Online) project will be offered in the lobby. BSU Dance Troupe will perform on stage, 7:30 to 8 PM. Muncie Ballet Studio will have information about classes & schedules in lobby. Concession stand will be open with popcorn, candy & soft drinks.
Vera Mae's Bistro will have Culinary (garnishing) demonstrations by Ivy Tech students in front of restaurant, 5 to 8 PM.
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MUNCIE FILM SHOWCASE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00PM in downtown Muncie at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers and is in partnership with the ArtsWalk events of the weekend.
The Muncie Film Showcase is a great networking opportunity for those interested in film and for those wanting to get involved in film projects. An information table will be provided with details on acting in local films, working on crews, and discovering other ways to get involved in film in the Muncie area.
This event is free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
The six films will be presented in the following order:
Any Way - Directed by Griff Partington and Sam Day (Run Time: 9 min.)
An Orwellian drama about two lovers planning an escape from the unseen forces that keep them separated.
The Hours - Directed by Tori and Marggy Griffin (Run Time: 7 min. 56 sec.)
The current law in the US refuses to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, forcing foreign born partners to leave the country, and their loved ones, behind. Follow Brittany and Joanna as they spend their last day together in the United States.
Makeover - Directed by Heath Benfield (Run Time: 6 min. 47 sec.)
Forging Friendships - Produced by Cameron Kinzer, Joe Vella, and Blake Brenneman
(Run Time: 3 min. 03 sec.)
Forging Friendships is about two teenage students who not only forge metal, but friendships.
Telltale - Directed by Andy Bond (Run Time: 11 min. 21 sec.)
When the things that go bump in the night lurk around every corner and in every shadow, when evil watches over you every waking moment... what is one to do? Hide under the covers? Hark! No! "Vigilance," I say! Take action! Based on the short story The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, this darkly comedic short is a play on madness and paranoia.
Dinner for Two - Directed by Heath Benfield
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ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 (daytime)
Art and poetry lovers may remember the popular annual autumn ritual known as the Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art. Memories of the event are associated with its creator, the late poet Mildred Trivers, who died in 2007.
Gallery 308 is bringing back The Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art under a new name - ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE - and you don't want to miss it!
The public reception that opens the event is Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event. The poets' work has inspired the artists' work. It's the marriage of the two artistic endeavors that makes Arts Kaleidoscope so unique.
ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is sponsored by Gallery 308 with support from The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and individual private donors. A full schedule of activities for ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is found below; more information is available at www.gallery308.org (click on Arts Kaleidoscope).
Oct. 2 at Gallery 308 (located at 308 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video recordings (including one of Mildred herself);
* An exhibit by 38 regional artists and published Indiana poets;
* Relevant works produced by video artists Joshua Chatwin and Amelia Morris (recent Ball State graduates);
* A memorial exhibit entitled "Remembering Mildred Trivers and the Humpback Barn";
* Humpback Barn Festival memorabilia from Mildred's estate (courtesy of Yvonne Williams, curator)
Oct. 4, Festival Day, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video, "Art of the Moving Image and the Spoken Word" in the Theater Room (10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.);
* A cash-at-the-gate, catered al fresco luncheon, in the parking lot on Main Street, just east of the Gallery (noon to 2 p.m.).
All of these events are open to the public; admission to everything (except the Saturday luncheon) is free.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Contributions to the Gallery are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Information about Gallery hours and volunteer opportunities is available at 765-289-8575.
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MUNCIE MUSIC FEST - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 (evening)
The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more.
ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID.
Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets.
Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Village Green Records and Dan's Downtown Records will host the MMF Music Market featuring locally produced music and a big screen for viewing awesome stage performances.
Produced by Muncie Downtown Development
Brought to you by WLBC/MAX
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development, MSD, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, FM Music, Michelob Ultra, Mountian Dew, Wishbone Gifts
For band info and links, schedule, map and all the latest info for the Fest, visit www.munciemusicfest.com or www.munciedowntown.com. Food or merchandise vendors should call 765 282-7897 for participation info.
Click Here for video from Indiana Films at last year's Muncie Music Fest.
MUSIC LINEUP:
FM Music Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - CHS Jazz
7:15 - WeÕre History Now
8:15 - Selifane Parade
9:15 - The Bears of Blue River
10:15- Michael Martin Band
11:15- James Brown Car Alarm
12:15- Losing September
Budweiser Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - A Bad Idea
7:15 - The Buzz
8:15 - Gabe Vitek and the Ivory
9:15 - The Cocaine Wolves
10:15- The Spitshine
11:15- Steely James
12:00- The Blues Funk Project
Center Stage (indoor)
7:00 - Wanted Band
8:30 - Mud Eye Joe
11:00- Smokin' Guns
Launching Pad Stage (outdoor)
6:30 - Zephr
7:30 - Dreams of University
8:30 - Remember Paris
9:30 - The Ataris
10:30- Id Obelus
11:30- Merc Versus
The Heorot (Downstairs)
8:00 - Joe Paulson
9:00 - Mike Feeney
10:00- Ancient Arts and Laughing Monkey Dancers
The Heorot (Upstairs)
9:00 - Revelation 13
10:00- Solomon Grundy
11:00- Necrophagous
Doc's Music Hall (indoor)
7:00 - Millions and Millions of Vitmains
8:00 - One Piece Suit
9:00 - Red Light Remedy
10:00- Pierce Duncan Band
11:00- Gamblin' Christmas
12:00- Fresh Hops
1:00 - The Bashville Boys
Fickle Peach (indoor)
10:00- Pray for Mojo
The Blue Bottle (indoor)
6:00 - Bryce Taylor
8:00 - Ashley Gray
The Artist Within (indoor)
8:00 - Golden Moses
9:00 - Adam Kuhn and the Cardboard Cutouts
The Living Room (indoor)
Time TBA - Ferguson
Thursday, October 2 - ARTSWALK Downtown Muncie in partnership with Ball State University presents "ArtsWalk" from 5-9pm. Featuring gallery openings, performances and demonstrations, free hors d'oeuvres, music in the streets and more.
ADMISSION: free for all ages, and the free downtown trolley will be running.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
Friday, October 3 - MUNCIE FILM SHOWCASE Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase AT 8PM in downtown Muncie, at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers.
ADMISSION: free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
Saturday Afternoon, October 4 - ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE The legendary Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art returns with a new home and a new name, at Gallery 308. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event where the poets' work has inspired the artists' work. A public reception will open the event during ArtsWalk on October 2; and Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: free for all ages, cash luncheon will be served.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
Saturday Night, October 4 - MUNCIE MUSIC FEST The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more.
ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID. Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets. Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Click Here for details, or read below for summary of events.
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ARTSWALK - THURSDAY, OCT. 2
October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Happening Oct. 2, from 5-9pm, featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, performances and demonstrations, free food, music in the streets and more. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.Many locations will offer light refreshments for free, and the concession stand at Civic Theatre will be open. The free trolley will run Main - Walnut - Charles Streets from 5 to 9 PM.
Scheduled activities for this year's ArtsWalk include:
(Intermittent) Singers on board
BSU Art Department Student Fine Arts League art sale - patio next to Blue Bottle
Ceramics demonstration by Ted Neal, Vance Bell and the Student Clay Guild - outside Artist Within
Installation/exhibit of video art - John Fillwalk @ Ball State Center for Media Desig
"Art of Democracy" exhibit in the BSU Atrium Gallery. Reception 4 - 6, open until 9 PM.
IDIAA in Mitchell Bldg, exhibit of student work
BSU Jazz band - by Blue Bottle 5:45-7 PM
BSU Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble - alcove @ Chase Bank 7-7:30 PM
BSU Theatre and Dance - REFLEX (comedy troupe), 7:30-8 PM Blue Bottle lot
BSU Dance troupe - Civic Theatre stage, 7:30-8 PM
BSU Museum of Art - Demonstration of new DIDO (Digital Images Delivered Online) Project in the lobby of Muncie Civic Theatre (ongoing)
Downtown City Hall - Tour at 6 PM of The Muncie City Hall Art Collection, with Ned Griner. Collection of nineteen artists placed in our city hall at the building's completion. Rare opportunity to view works by Beulah & Francis Brown, George Mock, Hill Sharp & others. Meet at first floor desk.
Artist Within - Party room; Designer Clothing Resale Boutique for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund. Main Gallery: Thurman Grantham, fiberglass sculptures. Reception 5 - 9. Outside: Beyond I Can Wheelchair Art and Make-your-own greeting card.
Artworks Gallery - Lisa Atchison, featured artist, Electroformed Lampwork Bead Artist, "Turning Over a New Leaf." Megan Upchurch, harpist, will provide live music. Member Anny Delk will give knitting and felting demonstrations
Casella's Kitchen - Art by Bill Inman, La Chamba Handmade Cookware and appetizers prepared by Ivy Tech Culinary School using products from Cassella's Gourmet Food line.
Downtown Development Office - Watch artists paint at their easels! Muncie Artists Guild.
Doc's - art exhibit by local artist John Campbell.
F.B. Fogg - Come make a hand made paper cabbage rose. See Amy Greeley's new unique one of a kind jewelry line. Welcome Jo Bokelman and her "JB's Little People" figurine line
Gallery 308 - "Arts Kaleidoscope: Art, Poems & Videos." In tribute to the Humpback Barn Festival of years past, this exhibit features artworks by 38 artists which were responded to by Indiana poets. Videotape of Humpback Barn founder, Mildred Trivars, reading her poems. Free souvenir color catalog of exhibit.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing - Reception for artist David Slonim of Anderson. Exhibit of Slonim's newest oil paintings. BSU instructors Kim Anderson & Mary Ann Rahe will be throwing on potters wheel on the sidewalk
Cornerstone Gallery - Artwork of Blair Bowden will be shown in the gallery. Open until 9 PM. Cornerstone will also have two booths on Walnut Street: Portraits by Sarah LaBarge, with proceeds going to Children International, and Children's activity table & info on Cornerstone offerings
Muncie Civic Theatre - BSU Museum of Art ongoing demonstration of DIDO (Digital Images Delivered Online) project will be offered in the lobby. BSU Dance Troupe will perform on stage, 7:30 to 8 PM. Muncie Ballet Studio will have information about classes & schedules in lobby. Concession stand will be open with popcorn, candy & soft drinks.
Vera Mae's Bistro will have Culinary (garnishing) demonstrations by Ivy Tech students in front of restaurant, 5 to 8 PM.
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MUNCIE FILM SHOWCASE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00PM in downtown Muncie at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers and is in partnership with the ArtsWalk events of the weekend.
The Muncie Film Showcase is a great networking opportunity for those interested in film and for those wanting to get involved in film projects. An information table will be provided with details on acting in local films, working on crews, and discovering other ways to get involved in film in the Muncie area.
This event is free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
The six films will be presented in the following order:
Any Way - Directed by Griff Partington and Sam Day (Run Time: 9 min.)
An Orwellian drama about two lovers planning an escape from the unseen forces that keep them separated.
The Hours - Directed by Tori and Marggy Griffin (Run Time: 7 min. 56 sec.)
The current law in the US refuses to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, forcing foreign born partners to leave the country, and their loved ones, behind. Follow Brittany and Joanna as they spend their last day together in the United States.
Makeover - Directed by Heath Benfield (Run Time: 6 min. 47 sec.)
Forging Friendships - Produced by Cameron Kinzer, Joe Vella, and Blake Brenneman
(Run Time: 3 min. 03 sec.)
Forging Friendships is about two teenage students who not only forge metal, but friendships.
Telltale - Directed by Andy Bond (Run Time: 11 min. 21 sec.)
When the things that go bump in the night lurk around every corner and in every shadow, when evil watches over you every waking moment... what is one to do? Hide under the covers? Hark! No! "Vigilance," I say! Take action! Based on the short story The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, this darkly comedic short is a play on madness and paranoia.
Dinner for Two - Directed by Heath Benfield
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ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 (daytime)
Art and poetry lovers may remember the popular annual autumn ritual known as the Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art. Memories of the event are associated with its creator, the late poet Mildred Trivers, who died in 2007.
Gallery 308 is bringing back The Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art under a new name - ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE - and you don't want to miss it!
The public reception that opens the event is Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event. The poets' work has inspired the artists' work. It's the marriage of the two artistic endeavors that makes Arts Kaleidoscope so unique.
ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is sponsored by Gallery 308 with support from The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and individual private donors. A full schedule of activities for ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is found below; more information is available at www.gallery308.org (click on Arts Kaleidoscope).
Oct. 2 at Gallery 308 (located at 308 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video recordings (including one of Mildred herself);
* An exhibit by 38 regional artists and published Indiana poets;
* Relevant works produced by video artists Joshua Chatwin and Amelia Morris (recent Ball State graduates);
* A memorial exhibit entitled "Remembering Mildred Trivers and the Humpback Barn";
* Humpback Barn Festival memorabilia from Mildred's estate (courtesy of Yvonne Williams, curator)
Oct. 4, Festival Day, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video, "Art of the Moving Image and the Spoken Word" in the Theater Room (10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.);
* A cash-at-the-gate, catered al fresco luncheon, in the parking lot on Main Street, just east of the Gallery (noon to 2 p.m.).
All of these events are open to the public; admission to everything (except the Saturday luncheon) is free.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Contributions to the Gallery are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Information about Gallery hours and volunteer opportunities is available at 765-289-8575.
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MUNCIE MUSIC FEST - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 (evening)
The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-ages event features a wide variety of music from more than 40 bands on three outdoor stages and 7 indoor venues. Food, music and merch vendors, listening stations and more.
ADMISSION: $7 advance, $10 at the gate, $5 with student ID.
Free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD to first 1000 tickets.
Free trolley will run to and from downtown and BSU campus.
Village Green Records and Dan's Downtown Records will host the MMF Music Market featuring locally produced music and a big screen for viewing awesome stage performances.
Produced by Muncie Downtown Development
Brought to you by WLBC/MAX
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development, MSD, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, FM Music, Michelob Ultra, Mountian Dew, Wishbone Gifts
For band info and links, schedule, map and all the latest info for the Fest, visit www.munciemusicfest.com or www.munciedowntown.com. Food or merchandise vendors should call 765 282-7897 for participation info.
Click Here for video from Indiana Films at last year's Muncie Music Fest.
MUSIC LINEUP:
FM Music Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - CHS Jazz
7:15 - WeÕre History Now
8:15 - Selifane Parade
9:15 - The Bears of Blue River
10:15- Michael Martin Band
11:15- James Brown Car Alarm
12:15- Losing September
Budweiser Stage (outdoor)
6:00 - A Bad Idea
7:15 - The Buzz
8:15 - Gabe Vitek and the Ivory
9:15 - The Cocaine Wolves
10:15- The Spitshine
11:15- Steely James
12:00- The Blues Funk Project
Center Stage (indoor)
7:00 - Wanted Band
8:30 - Mud Eye Joe
11:00- Smokin' Guns
Launching Pad Stage (outdoor)
6:30 - Zephr
7:30 - Dreams of University
8:30 - Remember Paris
9:30 - The Ataris
10:30- Id Obelus
11:30- Merc Versus
The Heorot (Downstairs)
8:00 - Joe Paulson
9:00 - Mike Feeney
10:00- Ancient Arts and Laughing Monkey Dancers
The Heorot (Upstairs)
9:00 - Revelation 13
10:00- Solomon Grundy
11:00- Necrophagous
Doc's Music Hall (indoor)
7:00 - Millions and Millions of Vitmains
8:00 - One Piece Suit
9:00 - Red Light Remedy
10:00- Pierce Duncan Band
11:00- Gamblin' Christmas
12:00- Fresh Hops
1:00 - The Bashville Boys
Fickle Peach (indoor)
10:00- Pray for Mojo
The Blue Bottle (indoor)
6:00 - Bryce Taylor
8:00 - Ashley Gray
The Artist Within (indoor)
8:00 - Golden Moses
9:00 - Adam Kuhn and the Cardboard Cutouts
The Living Room (indoor)
Time TBA - Ferguson
Monday, September 29, 2008
Muncie Film Sowcase in Downtown Muncie This Friday
Harvest Moon Film Festival and Ball State Cardinal Filmworks will present a Muncie Film Showcase on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00PM in downtown Muncie at the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop parking lot at 206 S. Walnut Street. The Muncie Film Showcase will feature six short films from Muncie and Ball State University filmmakers and is in partnership with the ArtsWalk events of the weekend.
The Muncie Film Showcase is a great networking opportunity for those interested in film and for those wanting to get involved in film projects. An information table will be provided with details on acting in local films, working on crews, and discovering other ways to get involved in film in the Muncie area.
This event is free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
The six films will be presented in the following order:
Any Way - Directed by Griff Partington and Sam Day (Run Time: 9 min.)
An Orwellian drama about two lovers planning an escape from the unseen forces that keep them separated.
The Hours - Directed by Tori and Marggy Griffin (Run Time: 7 min. 56 sec.)
The current law in the US refuses to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, forcing foreign born partners to leave the country, and their loved ones, behind. Follow Brittany and Joanna as they spend their last day together in the United States.
Makeover - Directed by Heath Benfield (Run Time: 6 min. 47 sec.)
Synopsis to come soon!
Forging Friendships - Produced by Cameron Kinzer, Joe Vella, and Blake Brenneman
(Run Time: 3 min. 03 sec.)
Forging Friendships is about two teenage students who not only forge metal, but friendships.
Telltale - Directed by Andy Bond (Run Time: 11 min. 21 sec.)
When the things that go bump in the night lurk around every corner and in every shadow, when evil watches over you every waking moment... what is one to do? Hide under the covers? Hark! No! "Vigilance," I say! Take action! Based on the short story The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, this darkly comedic short is a play on madness and paranoia.
Dinner for Two - Directed by Heath Benfield
Running time and synopsis to come soon!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
The Muncie Film Showcase is a great networking opportunity for those interested in film and for those wanting to get involved in film projects. An information table will be provided with details on acting in local films, working on crews, and discovering other ways to get involved in film in the Muncie area.
This event is free for all ages. There will be a cash bar available.
The six films will be presented in the following order:
Any Way - Directed by Griff Partington and Sam Day (Run Time: 9 min.)
An Orwellian drama about two lovers planning an escape from the unseen forces that keep them separated.
The Hours - Directed by Tori and Marggy Griffin (Run Time: 7 min. 56 sec.)
The current law in the US refuses to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, forcing foreign born partners to leave the country, and their loved ones, behind. Follow Brittany and Joanna as they spend their last day together in the United States.
Makeover - Directed by Heath Benfield (Run Time: 6 min. 47 sec.)
Synopsis to come soon!
Forging Friendships - Produced by Cameron Kinzer, Joe Vella, and Blake Brenneman
(Run Time: 3 min. 03 sec.)
Forging Friendships is about two teenage students who not only forge metal, but friendships.
Telltale - Directed by Andy Bond (Run Time: 11 min. 21 sec.)
When the things that go bump in the night lurk around every corner and in every shadow, when evil watches over you every waking moment... what is one to do? Hide under the covers? Hark! No! "Vigilance," I say! Take action! Based on the short story The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, this darkly comedic short is a play on madness and paranoia.
Dinner for Two - Directed by Heath Benfield
Running time and synopsis to come soon!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Friday, September 26, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 9/26/08
Downtown Muncie will be representing in the BSU Homecoming parade Saturday morning. If you are available to walk the parade, please call Cheryl at 282-7897. Go Cards!
October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Happening Oct. 2, from 5-9pm, featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, performances and demonstrations, free food, music in the streets and more. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.
The beloved Humpback Barn Festival returns this year, courtesy of Gallery 308, and with a new name - Arts Kaleidoscope. The public reception that opens the event is Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be featured, and there will be a memorial to the festival's creator, Mildred Trivers, who passed away in 2007. Click Here for details.
Tickets are on sale for the second annual Muncie Music Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4. The first 1,000 ticket buyers will get a free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD, featuring main stage artists at this year's festival. Click Here to buy tickets online, find other ticket outlets, and music lineups.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 26 - Dave Elwert, Sarah Scharbrough and Nate Hack will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 26 - Cornmeal, Shadyside Allstars, Jassy Grazz and MC Sparkplug at Doc's Music Hall.
September 26-27 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
September 27 - Museum Day - find free admission cards in the Sept. 08 issue of Smithsonian magazine or download at www.smithsonianmag.com. Enjoy free general admission to Minnetrista and The Muncie Children's Museum, along with the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the Ball State Museum of Art among participating museums.
September 27 - A Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration at Minnetrista at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy this FREE cooking demonstration featuring chefs from the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. All demonstrations include locally grown ingredients found at Farmers Market.
September 27 - BSU Homecoming Party at Doc's Music Hall, with free trolley service from campus to downtown from 7p-2a. Free cover. Music by Midwest Hype, Prizzy Prizzy Please, and Totally Michael.
SEPTEMBER ONGOING
Through September - The Artist Within will feature the watercolors of Cindy Turner during September. There will be an opening reception First Thursday September 4th from 5-8pm. Her show will remain up through Sept. 27, 2008.
Through September - Gallery 308 Opens a new exhibit, "Copyright Propaganda: Street Art" on display through September. This exhibition features the work of two artists: Mike Boyd and Will Britton. T
Through September - Twila Graber Beahm, a local Anderson, IN artist, will display her ceramics at ArtWorks Gallery from September 1st to the 30th. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Through September - Painter Alan Patrick will showcase his oil paintings in a new exhibit entitled "Heartland" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. A reception for the artist will be held during the traditional First Thursday art event on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 22 through October 31 - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
September 15 thru December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
September 20 thru October 19 - Open Space: Art About the Land at Minnetrista, an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go to help the Red-tail Conservancy.
September 20 thru January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.
September 27 thru January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.
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.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 1-4 - The fourth annual "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. Local artists have painted a "Plate for the Cure," and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week. The winning bids will be notified Sun. October 5th, and the monies will be donated to the Komen Foundation.
October 1 - Humpty Dumpty Takes a Fall, 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. FREE at the Community Center for Vital Aging. Call 765-289-4541.
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 2 - Arts Kaleidoscope art and poetry festival opening reception at Gallery 308, 5 to 9pm.
October 2 - During ArtsWalk, The Artist Within will exhibit consignment artwork and host a designer clothes boutique in the upstairs gallery for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund; the Create for the Cure silent auction BSU Cermics Guild throwing demonstrations and "Beyond I Can" wheel chair art demonstrations in the Old National parking lot.
October 3 - Trip About Town-Preserving the Past, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A fee will be charged.
October 3 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will have a Family-Friendly Halloween from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
October 3 - Free Film Festival, preview of Harvest Moon Film Festival, in the Blue Bottle parking lot.
October 3 - Cameron Sprinkle, Karissa Beer & Mario Mouser will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 4 - Arts Kaleidoscope poetry and art festival at Gallery 308, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be featured, and there will be a memorial to the festival's creator, Mildred Trivers, who passed away in 2007.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 6 - How to Improve Your Golf Game, with Doug Bishop of MD's Golf Academy, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 7 - Matt Wertz at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 8 - Cool Beans, coffee tasting and presentation by the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A small fee will be charged.
October 8-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium. All performances are at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 10 - Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: A Walk in the Clouds, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. Bring your lunch and enjoy the film!
October 10 - Joel Levi & Geoff Koch will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 13 - Forever in Bloom: Dried Flowers for Fall, with horticulturist Rebecca Stafford, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with a Fall Scavenger Hunt. Bring the family for a fall scavenger hunt along the trail from 4:00 - 6:00 pm . Kick off the season with some fun in the foliage and stick around for some tasty fall treats!
October 15 - Creative Writing: Telling Your Story, with writer Cathy Shouse, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 19 - BMH Auxiliary presents Sundays with Jazz at Vera Mae's, featuring Larry McWilliams & Friends, 2-5pm. Cash bar available, appetizers and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are available in the BMH Auxiliary Gift Shop or by calling 747-3439.
October 24-26, 30 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
October 24 - Alisa Turner and Red Umbrella will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 30 - Community Halloween Party at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 4:00-6:00pm
October 31 - Ben Taylor & Joe Paulson will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
OCTOBER ONGOING
Through October - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Artworks Gallery will exhibit beadmaker Lisa Atchison's "Turning Over a New Leaf," with an opening reception during ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 2. Music will be provided by harpist Megan Upchurch.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature artwork by two local artists through October. Thurman Grantham will showcase new sculptural pieces in "Thurman's World of Flowers." Yorktown native Brent Engelmann will display his digital photo collages. "Trippin' through the 70's" includes photos of rock legends. An opening reception will be held during ArtsWalk, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9pm.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
November 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with Write Your Own Story for a Healthier Life at 10:00 am. Lori Byers from Ball State Universityexplains how we have the power to improve our health based on the story and script we "write" for ourselves. Learn how to develop a pro-active plan for living a healthier life.
November 22 - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Happening Oct. 2, from 5-9pm, featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, performances and demonstrations, free food, music in the streets and more. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com for details.
The beloved Humpback Barn Festival returns this year, courtesy of Gallery 308, and with a new name - Arts Kaleidoscope. The public reception that opens the event is Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be featured, and there will be a memorial to the festival's creator, Mildred Trivers, who passed away in 2007. Click Here for details.
Tickets are on sale for the second annual Muncie Music Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4. The first 1,000 ticket buyers will get a free Muncie Music Fest sampler CD, featuring main stage artists at this year's festival. Click Here to buy tickets online, find other ticket outlets, and music lineups.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 26 - Dave Elwert, Sarah Scharbrough and Nate Hack will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 26 - Cornmeal, Shadyside Allstars, Jassy Grazz and MC Sparkplug at Doc's Music Hall.
September 26-27 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
September 27 - Museum Day - find free admission cards in the Sept. 08 issue of Smithsonian magazine or download at www.smithsonianmag.com. Enjoy free general admission to Minnetrista and The Muncie Children's Museum, along with the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the Ball State Museum of Art among participating museums.
September 27 - A Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration at Minnetrista at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy this FREE cooking demonstration featuring chefs from the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. All demonstrations include locally grown ingredients found at Farmers Market.
September 27 - BSU Homecoming Party at Doc's Music Hall, with free trolley service from campus to downtown from 7p-2a. Free cover. Music by Midwest Hype, Prizzy Prizzy Please, and Totally Michael.
SEPTEMBER ONGOING
Through September - The Artist Within will feature the watercolors of Cindy Turner during September. There will be an opening reception First Thursday September 4th from 5-8pm. Her show will remain up through Sept. 27, 2008.
Through September - Gallery 308 Opens a new exhibit, "Copyright Propaganda: Street Art" on display through September. This exhibition features the work of two artists: Mike Boyd and Will Britton. T
Through September - Twila Graber Beahm, a local Anderson, IN artist, will display her ceramics at ArtWorks Gallery from September 1st to the 30th. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Through September - Painter Alan Patrick will showcase his oil paintings in a new exhibit entitled "Heartland" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. A reception for the artist will be held during the traditional First Thursday art event on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 22 through October 31 - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
September 15 thru December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
September 20 thru October 19 - Open Space: Art About the Land at Minnetrista, an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go to help the Red-tail Conservancy.
September 20 thru January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.
September 27 thru January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.
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.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 1-4 - The fourth annual "Create for the Cure" will take place at The Artist Within. Local artists have painted a "Plate for the Cure," and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week. The winning bids will be notified Sun. October 5th, and the monies will be donated to the Komen Foundation.
October 1 - Humpty Dumpty Takes a Fall, 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. FREE at the Community Center for Vital Aging. Call 765-289-4541.
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 2 - Arts Kaleidoscope art and poetry festival opening reception at Gallery 308, 5 to 9pm.
October 2 - During ArtsWalk, The Artist Within will exhibit consignment artwork and host a designer clothes boutique in the upstairs gallery for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund; the Create for the Cure silent auction BSU Cermics Guild throwing demonstrations and "Beyond I Can" wheel chair art demonstrations in the Old National parking lot.
October 3 - Trip About Town-Preserving the Past, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A fee will be charged.
October 3 - Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will have a Family-Friendly Halloween from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
October 3 - Free Film Festival, preview of Harvest Moon Film Festival, in the Blue Bottle parking lot.
October 3 - Cameron Sprinkle, Karissa Beer & Mario Mouser will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 4 - Arts Kaleidoscope poetry and art festival at Gallery 308, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be featured, and there will be a memorial to the festival's creator, Mildred Trivers, who passed away in 2007.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 6 - How to Improve Your Golf Game, with Doug Bishop of MD's Golf Academy, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 7 - Matt Wertz at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 8 - Cool Beans, coffee tasting and presentation by the Blue Bottle Coffee Shop, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. A small fee will be charged.
October 8-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium. All performances are at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 10 - Brown Bag Lunch and Movie: A Walk in the Clouds, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541. Bring your lunch and enjoy the film!
October 10 - Joel Levi & Geoff Koch will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 13 - Forever in Bloom: Dried Flowers for Fall, with horticulturist Rebecca Stafford, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with a Fall Scavenger Hunt. Bring the family for a fall scavenger hunt along the trail from 4:00 - 6:00 pm . Kick off the season with some fun in the foliage and stick around for some tasty fall treats!
October 15 - Creative Writing: Telling Your Story, with writer Cathy Shouse, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. FREE Community Center for Vital Aging 765-289-4541.
October 19 - BMH Auxiliary presents Sundays with Jazz at Vera Mae's, featuring Larry McWilliams & Friends, 2-5pm. Cash bar available, appetizers and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are available in the BMH Auxiliary Gift Shop or by calling 747-3439.
October 24-26, 30 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
October 24 - Alisa Turner and Red Umbrella will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
October 30 - Community Halloween Party at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 4:00-6:00pm
October 31 - Ben Taylor & Joe Paulson will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
OCTOBER ONGOING
Through October - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Artworks Gallery will exhibit beadmaker Lisa Atchison's "Turning Over a New Leaf," with an opening reception during ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 2. Music will be provided by harpist Megan Upchurch.
Through October - The Artist Within will feature artwork by two local artists through October. Thurman Grantham will showcase new sculptural pieces in "Thurman's World of Flowers." Yorktown native Brent Engelmann will display his digital photo collages. "Trippin' through the 70's" includes photos of rock legends. An opening reception will be held during ArtsWalk, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9pm.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
November 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with Write Your Own Story for a Healthier Life at 10:00 am. Lori Byers from Ball State Universityexplains how we have the power to improve our health based on the story and script we "write" for ourselves. Learn how to develop a pro-active plan for living a healthier life.
November 22 - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Humpback Festival Returns as Arts Kaleidoscope
Art and poetry lovers may remember the popular annual autumn ritual known as the Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art. Memories of the event are associated with its creator, the late poet Mildred Trivers, who died in 2007.
Gallery 308 is bringing back The Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art under a new name - ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE - and you don't want to miss it!
The public reception that opens the event is Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event. The poets' work has inspired the artists' work. It's the marriage of the two artistic endeavors that makes Arts Kaleidoscope so unique.
ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is sponsored by Gallery 308 with support from The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and individual private donors. A full schedule of activities for ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is found below; more information is available at www.gallery308.org (click on Arts Kaleidoscope).
Oct. 2 at Gallery 308 (located at 308 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video recordings (including one of Mildred herself);
* An exhibit by 38 regional artists and published Indiana poets;
* Relevant works produced by video artists Joshua Chatwin and Amelia Morris (recent Ball State graduates);
* A memorial exhibit entitled "Remembering Mildred Trivers and the Humpback Barn";
* Humpback Barn Festival memorabilia from Mildred's estate (courtesy of Yvonne Williams, curator)
Oct. 4, Festival Day, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video, "Art of the Moving Image and the Spoken Word" in the Theater Room (10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.);
* A cash-at-the-gate, catered al fresco luncheon, in the parking lot on Main Street, just east of the Gallery (noon to 2 p.m.).
All of these events are open to the public; admission to everything (except the Saturday luncheon) is free.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Contributions to the Gallery are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Information about Gallery hours and volunteer opportunities is available at 765-289-8575.
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Gallery 308 is bringing back The Humpback Barn Festival of Poetry & Art under a new name - ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE - and you don't want to miss it!
The public reception that opens the event is Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Arts Kaleidoscope Festival Day is Oct. 4, 10 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. More than 70 poets and artists from all over Indiana will be on hand for this event. The poets' work has inspired the artists' work. It's the marriage of the two artistic endeavors that makes Arts Kaleidoscope so unique.
ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is sponsored by Gallery 308 with support from The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and individual private donors. A full schedule of activities for ARTS KALEIDOSCOPE is found below; more information is available at www.gallery308.org (click on Arts Kaleidoscope).
Oct. 2 at Gallery 308 (located at 308 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video recordings (including one of Mildred herself);
* An exhibit by 38 regional artists and published Indiana poets;
* Relevant works produced by video artists Joshua Chatwin and Amelia Morris (recent Ball State graduates);
* A memorial exhibit entitled "Remembering Mildred Trivers and the Humpback Barn";
* Humpback Barn Festival memorabilia from Mildred's estate (courtesy of Yvonne Williams, curator)
Oct. 4, Festival Day, at Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 East Main, Muncie):
* Poetry readings and video, "Art of the Moving Image and the Spoken Word" in the Theater Room (10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.);
* A cash-at-the-gate, catered al fresco luncheon, in the parking lot on Main Street, just east of the Gallery (noon to 2 p.m.).
All of these events are open to the public; admission to everything (except the Saturday luncheon) is free.
Gallery 308 is a nonprofit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Contributions to the Gallery are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Information about Gallery hours and volunteer opportunities is available at 765-289-8575.
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Family Friendly Halloween at Muncie Children's Museum
October's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be Family-Friendly Halloween! Come and enjoy a scare-free evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, October 3, 2008, from 3 - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
You don't have to worry about ghouls or things that go bump in the night at the MCM on Friday, October 3. Have your child dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and head down to the Muncie Children's Museum! An abundance of activities will keep little hands busy and entertained throughout the evening. Join in on Halloween bingo, gather in the Book Nook for Halloween inspired story time or head up to the Museum's Make 'n Take to make a paper plate pumpkin craft or a Frankenstein!
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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You don't have to worry about ghouls or things that go bump in the night at the MCM on Friday, October 3. Have your child dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and head down to the Muncie Children's Museum! An abundance of activities will keep little hands busy and entertained throughout the evening. Join in on Halloween bingo, gather in the Book Nook for Halloween inspired story time or head up to the Museum's Make 'n Take to make a paper plate pumpkin craft or a Frankenstein!
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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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Three New Exhibits at Minnetrista
Three new exhibits are featured at Minnetrista: Open Space: Art About the Land; Snakes, Rattles and Holes; and Earthworks.
Visit the galleries at Minnetrista September 20-October 19 for a look at Open Space: Art About the Land. Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go to help the Red-tail Conservancy further its mission to preserve and restore ecologically significant land in East Central Indiana.
Admission is $4 child/student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Exhibit hours are Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Snakes, Rattles and Holes, created by Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Communication, is a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.
Starting at the mouth, visitors can climb under 24-inch fangs into the 69-foot snake's body and follow the same route the snake's prey would follow as it is devoured.
The exhibit features displays about the way snakes hunt and eat, shed, reproduce, and move. It also has information about snake colors, habitats, internal anatomy, senses, bones and muscles, venom, rattles, affects on human health, and pest control.
The exhibit runs from Sept. 20 through January 4. Admission is FREE to members. General Admission is $4 child/student; $6 senior; $7 adult.
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Native American cultures that once flourished in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. Earthworks, featured at Minnetrista September 27 - January 9, will include virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.
Earthworks includes topographic models, virtual artifact kiosks and, at the heart of the exhibit, an interactive video navigation system developed by the Center for the Electronic Reconstruction of the Historical and Achaeological Sites (CERHAS) at the University of Cincinnati. The video navigation system combines the best of three media formats: the exploratory nature of virtual reality, multimedia and narrative video.
Earthworks is on display at Minnetrista from September 27 through January 9, 2009. Admission is FREE to members. General Admission is $4 child/student; $6 senior; $7 adult.
Minnetrista hours: Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information on these exhibits or other programs, call (765) 282-4848 or visit www.minnetrista.net.
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.
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Visit the galleries at Minnetrista September 20-October 19 for a look at Open Space: Art About the Land. Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which recognizes and encourages artists in East Central Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land.
A portion of the proceeds from the exhibit will go to help the Red-tail Conservancy further its mission to preserve and restore ecologically significant land in East Central Indiana.
Admission is $4 child/student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Exhibit hours are Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Snakes, Rattles and Holes, created by Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Communication, is a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States.
Starting at the mouth, visitors can climb under 24-inch fangs into the 69-foot snake's body and follow the same route the snake's prey would follow as it is devoured.
The exhibit features displays about the way snakes hunt and eat, shed, reproduce, and move. It also has information about snake colors, habitats, internal anatomy, senses, bones and muscles, venom, rattles, affects on human health, and pest control.
The exhibit runs from Sept. 20 through January 4. Admission is FREE to members. General Admission is $4 child/student; $6 senior; $7 adult.
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Native American cultures that once flourished in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. Earthworks, featured at Minnetrista September 27 - January 9, will include virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites.
Earthworks includes topographic models, virtual artifact kiosks and, at the heart of the exhibit, an interactive video navigation system developed by the Center for the Electronic Reconstruction of the Historical and Achaeological Sites (CERHAS) at the University of Cincinnati. The video navigation system combines the best of three media formats: the exploratory nature of virtual reality, multimedia and narrative video.
Earthworks is on display at Minnetrista from September 27 through January 9, 2009. Admission is FREE to members. General Admission is $4 child/student; $6 senior; $7 adult.
Minnetrista hours: Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information on these exhibits or other programs, call (765) 282-4848 or visit www.minnetrista.net.
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.
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October at The Artist Within
The Artist Within will feature artwork by two local artists during October. Thurman Grantham will showcase new sculptural pieces in "Thurman's World of Flowers", an exhibit of plants "from another world'. Grantham uses auto body plastic to create his unique florals and has displayed his work at F.B. Fogg and Art Works.
Yorktown native Brent Engelmann will display his digital photo collages through October. Several of his pieces are based on musicians from the past as well as some who are still performing. "Trippin' through the 70's" includes photos of rock legends Led Zeppelin, Cream, the Allman Brothers Band and the Beach Boys. Bob Marley,
B. B. King and the Rolling Stones are just a few featured in their own individual collages.
Brent explains that what he would like to do is to create custom digital photo collages for individuals, groups and businesses based on their own photographs or photos taken by him.
During first Thursday's ArtsWalk, the upstairs gallery will exhibit consignment artwork and be the site for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund Designer Clothing Boutique. Beautiful, gently used clothes and accessories will be sold at drastically reduced prices to raise money for the scholarship fund.
Opening reception Thursday Oct. 2nd/5-9.
The fourth annual "Create for the Cure" will take place from October 1-4.
Local artists have painted a "Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sun. October 5th and the monies will be donated to the Komen Foundation. Come join the fun and help a worthy cause.
Mark your calendar: "ArtsWalk", Thursday Oct 2, 5-9 pm: Opening reception,
Designer clothes boutique, Create for the Cure silent auction BSU Cermics Guild throwing demonstrations and "Beyond I Can" wheel chair art demonstrations in the Old National parking lot!
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Yorktown native Brent Engelmann will display his digital photo collages through October. Several of his pieces are based on musicians from the past as well as some who are still performing. "Trippin' through the 70's" includes photos of rock legends Led Zeppelin, Cream, the Allman Brothers Band and the Beach Boys. Bob Marley,
B. B. King and the Rolling Stones are just a few featured in their own individual collages.
Brent explains that what he would like to do is to create custom digital photo collages for individuals, groups and businesses based on their own photographs or photos taken by him.
During first Thursday's ArtsWalk, the upstairs gallery will exhibit consignment artwork and be the site for the Rose H. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund Designer Clothing Boutique. Beautiful, gently used clothes and accessories will be sold at drastically reduced prices to raise money for the scholarship fund.
Opening reception Thursday Oct. 2nd/5-9.
The fourth annual "Create for the Cure" will take place from October 1-4.
Local artists have painted a "Plate for the Cure" and the plates they painted will be in a silent auction during the week and the winning bids will be notified Sun. October 5th and the monies will be donated to the Komen Foundation. Come join the fun and help a worthy cause.
Mark your calendar: "ArtsWalk", Thursday Oct 2, 5-9 pm: Opening reception,
Designer clothes boutique, Create for the Cure silent auction BSU Cermics Guild throwing demonstrations and "Beyond I Can" wheel chair art demonstrations in the Old National parking lot!
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Artworks presents Beadmaker Lisa Atchison and Harpist Megan Upchurch
Artworks Gallery will exhibit Lisa Atchison's "Turning Over a New Leaf," with an opening reception during ArtsWalk on Thursday, October 2. Music will be provided by harpist Megan Upchurch.In 2003, not long after discovering handmade beads and artistic jewelry, Lisa Atchison entered the world of lampworking and never looked back.
With nature as her inspiration, she strives for an ethereal and organic, yet soft, elegant style in her handmade glass beads. This is accomplished by using soft flowing colors, cubic zirconia, fine silver, copper, hand pulled cane and handmade murrini glass. A secondary process of copper electroforming, using leaves from her yard is often incorporated.
Lisa has studied lampworking with some of the finest instructors including Kate Fowle Meleny, Larry Scott, Michael Barley, Andrea Guarino-Slemmons, Trey Cornette and Brent Graber. She has recently begun teaching lampwork and electroforming in Indianapolis, Indiana home Studio. You can email her at WWW.TOUCHOFGLASSDESIGNS.COM
Aside from lampworking, and her other interest, photography, Lisa works full time for an engineering firm in Indianapolis. She is an active member of the Indiana Society of Lampwork and Art Glass Artists (ISLAGA), the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) and the Indiana Bead Society (IBS). She has been married to her best friend and husband, Steve, since 1983.
Megan Upchurch is a freelance harpist and vocalist based out of Muncie, Indiana. Although she has performed with the Ball State Symphony Orchestra, the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, and the Marion Philharmonic, she goes beyond the restriction of the symphony hall and out into the streets of Muncie. Megan can be found performing anywhere from the Renaissance Faire to the local Farmer's Market: or from an elegant Minnetrista event, to the local drum circle in downtown Muncie. Megan has had the privilege of studying harp at Ball State with the distinguished Elizabeth Richter. She has also studied voice at Ball State with the international performer Dr. Mei Zhong.
Megan can be reached at WWW.MYSTICALHARP@GMAIL.COM
Artworks is located at 301 S Walnut St. in Downtown Muncie. Call 765-288-2221 for information.
ARTWORKS GALLERY'S MISSION - as a non-profit, cooperative artist gallery, our mission is to serve the Muncie community, provide local artists a facility to exhibit their art and to provide educational opportunities and affordable art to our community.
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Local Museums to Take Part in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day
Minnetrista, along with the Academy of Model Aeronautics, The Muncie Children's Museum and the Ball State Museum of Art will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine Saturday, September 27, 2008.
Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian's Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, DC-based properties.
Last year, upwards of 100,000 people attended Museum Day. All 50 states plus Puerto Rico were represented by 651 participating museums.
Attendees must present Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry for themselves and one guest. The card is available in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine or for download at www.smithsonianmag.com.
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.
About Smithsonian
Founded in 1970 with the launch of Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Media--comprising Smithsonian magazine, Air & Space, goSmithsonian, Smithsonian Publishing Digital Network, Smithsonian Books and advertising for Smithsonian Channel--allows the intellectually curious to indulge and engage their passions for history, the arts, science, the natural world, culture and travel. Smithsonian Media's flagship publication, Smithsonian magazine, has a circulation of more than two million. This multimedia network is also affiliated with the world's most visited museum and research complexes at the Smithsonian Institution. For more information, visit www.smithsonian.com, www.airandspacemag.com,and www.gosmithsonian.com.
For more information on this program or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
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Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian's Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, DC-based properties.
Last year, upwards of 100,000 people attended Museum Day. All 50 states plus Puerto Rico were represented by 651 participating museums.
Attendees must present Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry for themselves and one guest. The card is available in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine or for download at www.smithsonianmag.com.
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.
About Smithsonian
Founded in 1970 with the launch of Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Media--comprising Smithsonian magazine, Air & Space, goSmithsonian, Smithsonian Publishing Digital Network, Smithsonian Books and advertising for Smithsonian Channel--allows the intellectually curious to indulge and engage their passions for history, the arts, science, the natural world, culture and travel. Smithsonian Media's flagship publication, Smithsonian magazine, has a circulation of more than two million. This multimedia network is also affiliated with the world's most visited museum and research complexes at the Smithsonian Institution. For more information, visit www.smithsonian.com, www.airandspacemag.com,and www.gosmithsonian.com.
For more information on this program or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Downtown Business Council Meets Wednesday
The Muncie Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 24th, at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. DBC meetings typically last one hour.
Following the meeting, the Downtown Business Council float building party for the BSU Homecoming parade will be at 6pm at Muncie Sign Shop, 1912 N Granville Ave.
The homecoming parade is Saturday, Sept. 27, with lineup at at Central High School between 7 and 8am. We need people to walk with the Downtown float! Call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 if you want to help represent Downtown Muncie in the parade.
Downtown Business Council 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 welcom to join DBC.
More info on the Downtown Business Council can be found online at munciedowntown.com.
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Downtown Business Council Statement of Purpose "The primary purpose of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is to create and maintain an environment for growth and expansion of businesses in the downtown area of Muncie, Indiana"
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Following the meeting, the Downtown Business Council float building party for the BSU Homecoming parade will be at 6pm at Muncie Sign Shop, 1912 N Granville Ave.
The homecoming parade is Saturday, Sept. 27, with lineup at at Central High School between 7 and 8am. We need people to walk with the Downtown float! Call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 if you want to help represent Downtown Muncie in the parade.
Downtown Business Council 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 welcom to join DBC.
More info on the Downtown Business Council can be found online at munciedowntown.com.
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Downtown Business Council Statement of Purpose "The primary purpose of the Muncie Downtown Business Council is to create and maintain an environment for growth and expansion of businesses in the downtown area of Muncie, Indiana"
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Middletown Idol Returns to Cornerstone
Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie will be presenting Middletown Idol on October 8th-11th in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium.
This year's competition welcomes solo and group vocalists as well as solo and group dance contestants. Contestants from ages 14 through adult are invited to come out and compete.
Dance preliminaries will be held on Wednesday, October 8th with vocal preliminaries held on Thursday, October 9th. The final competition for all categories will be on Saturday, October 11th. All performances are at 7:00 p.m.
First, second, and third place winners in each category will be determined on Saturday Oct. 11. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded!
Registration for Middletown Idol will be September 24 - October 3 from 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Registration information can be found at www.cornerstonearts.org or at Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E. Main Street.
Proceeds benefit programs at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. For more information, call Cornerstone at 281-9503, ext. 53.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
This year's competition welcomes solo and group vocalists as well as solo and group dance contestants. Contestants from ages 14 through adult are invited to come out and compete.
Dance preliminaries will be held on Wednesday, October 8th with vocal preliminaries held on Thursday, October 9th. The final competition for all categories will be on Saturday, October 11th. All performances are at 7:00 p.m.
First, second, and third place winners in each category will be determined on Saturday Oct. 11. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded!
Registration for Middletown Idol will be September 24 - October 3 from 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Registration information can be found at www.cornerstonearts.org or at Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E. Main Street.
Proceeds benefit programs at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. For more information, call Cornerstone at 281-9503, ext. 53.
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Friday, September 19, 2008
Living Lightly and the Downtown Farm Stand
The Downtown Farm Stand is proud to once again participate in the second annual Living Lightly Fair! A FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, it is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations. The fair is this Saturday, September 20th, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., at Minnetrista in Muncie. Parking is available at the fairgrounds.
I will be participating in two ways at the fair this year, I will be a food vendor during lunch and I am a presenter from 5 - 6 pm in the Theater. Please come and check out the fair and support The Downtown Farm Stand while you're there in the following ways...
Lunch - I will be selling chicken or veggie fajitas outside during lunch from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm or sold out, whichever comes first. The chicken will be from The Farm Stand and is from the fabulously sustainable Gunthorpe Farms in Lagrange, Indiana. All other food ingredients will sustainable local, or organic, and very tasty... I look forward to seeing you there!
Presentation - I will be speaking from 5 - 6 pm in the Theater at Minnetrista. The theme will be about "Building a Sustainable Local Food System". What it is, what are the benefits, the obstacles, and what can we, as individuals, do to contribute to creating a local sustainable food system. I hope to have a lot of Q & A and some great interaction from the audience. In short, let's show the organizers of the fair, and our area leaders how important sustainable agriculture and food issues are to the people of Delaware County by showing up to my presentation. Thanks for your support!
Open Sundays
Our first two Sundays have gone really well and we look forward to seeing you at the store on Sundays. It is already helping in managing our produce by having the store open an extra day, so this is just a reminder we are now open 12 - 5 pm on Sundays. Thanks again for the support!
The Best Food
This is a good time for a reminder to tell those of you new to the e-mail newsletter that we have the best food available anywhere in East Central Indiana! Quite a claim to make I know. Why do I feel comfortable making such a claim? Because we are truly different than other grocery stores. Our products are chosen because of their attributes. Do they give more back to us other than just empty calories? Are they the most nutritious? Do they taste really good? Do they contribute to building a healthy environment instead of detracting from it? Does their production improve the lives of the people that produce it instead of exploiting them because they are desperate for money?
These are all questions that we can answer yes to at The Downtown Farm Stand. We strive to buy local and organic food produced sustainably whenever possible. It is our goal to build a local sustainable food system. If we can't find things locally, we fill in the gaps with products from highly responsible regional producers.
Companies like Eden Foods and Organic Valley that promote and are philosophically behind organic and sustainable agriculture. Companies that purchase from family farms that pay their employees fair wages. When we buy products from other areas of the world we look for Fair Trade Certified products that give back to communities. Every out of area product in our store is certified organic - not just "natural". I know of no other store that is just like us. We look forward to getting know you all better in the coming months and we hope to continue to wow you with great products and that have added values.
Good Clean & Fair
That was the theme at the National Slow Food Conference this year. I wanted to send a link to an article in the Washington Post that detailed this years event. A great article about a great conference. All of my food and agriculture mentors were there from Alice Waters, to Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Wendell Berry, Vandana Shiva, Rick Bayless and more.
The final quote at the end says exactly what I was saying above ...
"What we're trying to do is create a place where people can come together and celebrate a values-driven food system," said Anya Fernald, the event's executive director. "We have to take it one step at a time."
That's about it for this week, see you at Living Lightly,
Dave Ring
The Downtown Farm Stand, 125 E Main St
Corner of Main and Mulberry, Downtown Muncie
765-288-3775
Hours: Monday - Saturday - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Open Sunday! 12 - 5 pm
We have a lot of parking available right on Main street in front of our door, also in the two hour city lot right behind the building with access off of Jackson, and in the surrounding parking lots. If you need help finding these areas, just ask! Many people find we are very convenient if you need to get in and out quickly and do not have time to walk through a big parking lot and wander through a huge store. You can always find a friendly face to ask for help!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
I will be participating in two ways at the fair this year, I will be a food vendor during lunch and I am a presenter from 5 - 6 pm in the Theater. Please come and check out the fair and support The Downtown Farm Stand while you're there in the following ways...
Lunch - I will be selling chicken or veggie fajitas outside during lunch from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm or sold out, whichever comes first. The chicken will be from The Farm Stand and is from the fabulously sustainable Gunthorpe Farms in Lagrange, Indiana. All other food ingredients will sustainable local, or organic, and very tasty... I look forward to seeing you there!
Presentation - I will be speaking from 5 - 6 pm in the Theater at Minnetrista. The theme will be about "Building a Sustainable Local Food System". What it is, what are the benefits, the obstacles, and what can we, as individuals, do to contribute to creating a local sustainable food system. I hope to have a lot of Q & A and some great interaction from the audience. In short, let's show the organizers of the fair, and our area leaders how important sustainable agriculture and food issues are to the people of Delaware County by showing up to my presentation. Thanks for your support!
Open Sundays
Our first two Sundays have gone really well and we look forward to seeing you at the store on Sundays. It is already helping in managing our produce by having the store open an extra day, so this is just a reminder we are now open 12 - 5 pm on Sundays. Thanks again for the support!
The Best Food
This is a good time for a reminder to tell those of you new to the e-mail newsletter that we have the best food available anywhere in East Central Indiana! Quite a claim to make I know. Why do I feel comfortable making such a claim? Because we are truly different than other grocery stores. Our products are chosen because of their attributes. Do they give more back to us other than just empty calories? Are they the most nutritious? Do they taste really good? Do they contribute to building a healthy environment instead of detracting from it? Does their production improve the lives of the people that produce it instead of exploiting them because they are desperate for money?
These are all questions that we can answer yes to at The Downtown Farm Stand. We strive to buy local and organic food produced sustainably whenever possible. It is our goal to build a local sustainable food system. If we can't find things locally, we fill in the gaps with products from highly responsible regional producers.
Companies like Eden Foods and Organic Valley that promote and are philosophically behind organic and sustainable agriculture. Companies that purchase from family farms that pay their employees fair wages. When we buy products from other areas of the world we look for Fair Trade Certified products that give back to communities. Every out of area product in our store is certified organic - not just "natural". I know of no other store that is just like us. We look forward to getting know you all better in the coming months and we hope to continue to wow you with great products and that have added values.
Good Clean & Fair
That was the theme at the National Slow Food Conference this year. I wanted to send a link to an article in the Washington Post that detailed this years event. A great article about a great conference. All of my food and agriculture mentors were there from Alice Waters, to Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Wendell Berry, Vandana Shiva, Rick Bayless and more.
The final quote at the end says exactly what I was saying above ...
"What we're trying to do is create a place where people can come together and celebrate a values-driven food system," said Anya Fernald, the event's executive director. "We have to take it one step at a time."
That's about it for this week, see you at Living Lightly,
Dave Ring
The Downtown Farm Stand, 125 E Main St
Corner of Main and Mulberry, Downtown Muncie
765-288-3775
Hours: Monday - Saturday - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Open Sunday! 12 - 5 pm
We have a lot of parking available right on Main street in front of our door, also in the two hour city lot right behind the building with access off of Jackson, and in the surrounding parking lots. If you need help finding these areas, just ask! Many people find we are very convenient if you need to get in and out quickly and do not have time to walk through a big parking lot and wander through a huge store. You can always find a friendly face to ask for help!
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Thursday, September 18, 2008
MuncieDowntown.com Developers Launch New Internet Company Downtown
The developers of munciedowntown.com have opened Ineo Web Solutions, a new website design, development and hosting company in the Murray Building in Downtown Muncie, Indiana.Ineo owners Allan and Carey Hays have been developing websites for local businesses and not-for-profit groups for more than eight years, operating as Downtown Data Center.
Ineo was started to meet customer demand for more full service, high-end internet solutions. Supported by a team of design, development and marketing experts, Ineo works closely with businesses and organizations to maximize their financial investment in advertising by using the internet as an effective and affordable communication and marketing tool.
The company provides high performance, high impact web services, with a focus on personalized solutions to give each client the most suitable online presence.
Ineo will continue to offer the same self-serve web hosting services for our do-it-yourself customers under the Ineo-EZ platform, providing 24-hour access and instant-on services.
Visit www.ineo.ws for more information, or call 1-800-284-8745.
Contact:
Allan Hays, President / Technical Director
Carey Hays, Secretary / Creative Director
405 S. Walnut St. Suite 206 • Muncie, IN 47305
765-284-9138 • 1-800-284-8745
Email: allan@ineo.ws or carey@munciedowntown.com
Website: www.ineo.ws
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Weekly Downtown E-News 9/18/08
The developers of munciedowntown.com have opened Ineo Web Solutions, a new website design, development and hosting company in Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Click Here for details.
The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 24th, at 3pm at the Star Press building conference room. 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.
Downtown Muncie will have a float in the BSU Homecoming parade. Anyone interested in helping build the float should come to the Sign Shop on Granville on Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 6pm. Please spread the word, and bring a friend! Warm bodies are also needed to help walk the parade. Lineup will be at Central High School between 7 and 8am. Call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 or email info [at] munciedowntown [dot] com for details.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 18 - Gallery 308 presents "Art in a Democracy," part of the Gallery's monthly Living Arts Series. This program is a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Patsy Donn, and will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 West Bradford, Muncie. The panel includes local artists, art historians and educators such as Mark Sawrie, Lucinda Rarick, Jim Faulkner, Bill Inman and Juli Eflin.
September 18 - Rock the Vote at Doc's Music Hall, starting at 10pm. Free cover, and voter registrations! Featuring Red Light Remedy, Michael Martin Band, James Brown Car Alarm and Losing September.
September 18-20 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
September 19 - Homeschool Program at Minnetrista, "Community Connections", 1 - 3 p.m. (Recommended for children ages 5-9) Registration is required.
September 19 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
September 19 - Leah Ashton will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 20 - Living Lightly Fair, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Minnetrista. Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles. Living Lightly is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations.
September 22 - Comedy at the Heorot with Brad Thacker and Chris Wagel, 9pm.
September 24 - Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm in the Star Press conference room. The Downtown Business Council meets the fourth Wednesday of every month.
September 26 - Dave Elwert, Sarah Scharbrough and nate Hack will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 26-27 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
September 27 - A Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration at Minnetrista at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy this FREE cooking demonstration featuring chefs from the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. All demonstrations include locally grown ingredients found at Farmers Market.
SEPTEMBER ONGOING
Beginning Tuesday, September 16th, Cornerstone will be offering a Children's Choir for children in grades 3rd-5th and a Youth Choir for children in grades 6th-8th. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for details.
Through September - The Artist Within will feature the watercolors of Cindy Turner during September. There will be an opening reception First Thursday September 4th from 5-8pm. Her show will remain up through Sept. 27, 2008.
Through September - Gallery 308 Opens a new exhibit, "Copyright Propaganda: Street Art" on display through September. This exhibition features the work of two artists: Mike Boyd and Will Britton. T
Through September - Twila Graber Beahm, a local Anderson, IN artist, will display her ceramics at ArtWorks Gallery from September 1st to the 30th. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Through September - Painter Alan Patrick will showcase his oil paintings in a new exhibit entitled "Heartland" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. A reception for the artist will be held during the traditional First Thursday art event on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 22 through Octoberr 31 - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
September 15 - December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
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.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 7-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 24-26, 30-November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 24th, at 3pm at the Star Press building conference room. 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.
Downtown Muncie will have a float in the BSU Homecoming parade. Anyone interested in helping build the float should come to the Sign Shop on Granville on Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 6pm. Please spread the word, and bring a friend! Warm bodies are also needed to help walk the parade. Lineup will be at Central High School between 7 and 8am. Call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 or email info [at] munciedowntown [dot] com for details.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 18 - Gallery 308 presents "Art in a Democracy," part of the Gallery's monthly Living Arts Series. This program is a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Patsy Donn, and will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 West Bradford, Muncie. The panel includes local artists, art historians and educators such as Mark Sawrie, Lucinda Rarick, Jim Faulkner, Bill Inman and Juli Eflin.
September 18 - Rock the Vote at Doc's Music Hall, starting at 10pm. Free cover, and voter registrations! Featuring Red Light Remedy, Michael Martin Band, James Brown Car Alarm and Losing September.
September 18-20 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
September 19 - Homeschool Program at Minnetrista, "Community Connections", 1 - 3 p.m. (Recommended for children ages 5-9) Registration is required.
September 19 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
September 19 - Leah Ashton will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 20 - Living Lightly Fair, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Minnetrista. Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles. Living Lightly is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations.
September 22 - Comedy at the Heorot with Brad Thacker and Chris Wagel, 9pm.
September 24 - Downtown Business Council meeting at 3pm in the Star Press conference room. The Downtown Business Council meets the fourth Wednesday of every month.
September 26 - Dave Elwert, Sarah Scharbrough and nate Hack will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 26-27 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
September 27 - A Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration at Minnetrista at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy this FREE cooking demonstration featuring chefs from the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. All demonstrations include locally grown ingredients found at Farmers Market.
SEPTEMBER ONGOING
Beginning Tuesday, September 16th, Cornerstone will be offering a Children's Choir for children in grades 3rd-5th and a Youth Choir for children in grades 6th-8th. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for details.
Through September - The Artist Within will feature the watercolors of Cindy Turner during September. There will be an opening reception First Thursday September 4th from 5-8pm. Her show will remain up through Sept. 27, 2008.
Through September - Gallery 308 Opens a new exhibit, "Copyright Propaganda: Street Art" on display through September. This exhibition features the work of two artists: Mike Boyd and Will Britton. T
Through September - Twila Graber Beahm, a local Anderson, IN artist, will display her ceramics at ArtWorks Gallery from September 1st to the 30th. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Through September - Painter Alan Patrick will showcase his oil paintings in a new exhibit entitled "Heartland" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. A reception for the artist will be held during the traditional First Thursday art event on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 22 through Octoberr 31 - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
September 15 - December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
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.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 7-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 24-26, 30-November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Muncie Music Fest Lineup Announced
The Second Annual Muncie Music Fest will be held in the streets of Downtown Muncie Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. This gated, all-age event features a variety of independent, unsigned artists.
What moves your feet? Pick your beat!... rock, folk, indie, country, blues, jazz, hip hop, metal, soul, bluegrass...WHAAAT! Muncie Music Fest will entice you with three outdoor stages and additional listening opportunities in a variety of Downtown venues.
Make an evening of it Downtown! Food vendors, beer gardens, fun merchandise and many live performances promise a new experience for everyone.
$7 Presale ticket information available at munciemusicfest.com
$10 general admission at the gate
$5 with student ID
The first 1000 ticket purchasers will receive a copy of the 2008 Muncie Music Fest collectable CD featuring a track from each of our Main Stage artist! If you are purchasing online, your CD will be available at "Will Call."
Village Green Records and Dan's Downtown Records will host the MMF Music Market featuring locally produced music and a big screen for viewing awesome stage performances.
Produced by Muncie Downtown Development
Brought to you by WLBC/MAX
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development, MSD, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, FM Music, Michelob Ultra, Mountian Dew, Wishbone Gifts
For band info and links, schedule, map and all the latest info for the Fest, visit www.munciemusicfest.com or www.munciedowntown.com. Food or merchandise vendors should call 765 282-7897 for participation info.
Outdoor Stage Line-Up:
FM Music Stage- N. Walnut
6-7 p.m. CHS Jazz
7-8 p.m. We're History Now
8-9 p.m. Seliphane Parade
9-10 p.m. Bears of Blue River
10-11 p.m. Michael Martin Band
11-12 p.m. James Brown Car Alarm
12-1 a.m. Losing September
Michelob Ultra Stage - S. Walnut
6-7 p.m. A Bad Idea
7:15-8 p.m. The Buzz
8:15-9 p.m. Gabe Vitek and the Ivory
9:15-10 p.m. Cocaine Wolves
10:15-11 p.m. Spitshine
11:15 p.m.-12 a.m. Steely James
12-1 a.m. Blues Funk Project
Launching Pad Stage
6:15-7 p.m. Zepher
7:15- 8:30 p.m. Dreams of University
8:45- 9:30 p.m. Remember Paris
9:45-10:30 p.m. Ataris
11-11:45 p.m. Id Obleous
12-1 a.m. Merc Versus
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
What moves your feet? Pick your beat!... rock, folk, indie, country, blues, jazz, hip hop, metal, soul, bluegrass...WHAAAT! Muncie Music Fest will entice you with three outdoor stages and additional listening opportunities in a variety of Downtown venues.
Make an evening of it Downtown! Food vendors, beer gardens, fun merchandise and many live performances promise a new experience for everyone.
$7 Presale ticket information available at munciemusicfest.com
$10 general admission at the gate
$5 with student ID
The first 1000 ticket purchasers will receive a copy of the 2008 Muncie Music Fest collectable CD featuring a track from each of our Main Stage artist! If you are purchasing online, your CD will be available at "Will Call."
Village Green Records and Dan's Downtown Records will host the MMF Music Market featuring locally produced music and a big screen for viewing awesome stage performances.
Produced by Muncie Downtown Development
Brought to you by WLBC/MAX
Sponsored by: Muncie Downtown Development, MSD, Sam Pierce Chevrolet, FM Music, Michelob Ultra, Mountian Dew, Wishbone Gifts
For band info and links, schedule, map and all the latest info for the Fest, visit www.munciemusicfest.com or www.munciedowntown.com. Food or merchandise vendors should call 765 282-7897 for participation info.
Outdoor Stage Line-Up:
FM Music Stage- N. Walnut
6-7 p.m. CHS Jazz
7-8 p.m. We're History Now
8-9 p.m. Seliphane Parade
9-10 p.m. Bears of Blue River
10-11 p.m. Michael Martin Band
11-12 p.m. James Brown Car Alarm
12-1 a.m. Losing September
Michelob Ultra Stage - S. Walnut
6-7 p.m. A Bad Idea
7:15-8 p.m. The Buzz
8:15-9 p.m. Gabe Vitek and the Ivory
9:15-10 p.m. Cocaine Wolves
10:15-11 p.m. Spitshine
11:15 p.m.-12 a.m. Steely James
12-1 a.m. Blues Funk Project
Launching Pad Stage
6:15-7 p.m. Zepher
7:15- 8:30 p.m. Dreams of University
8:45- 9:30 p.m. Remember Paris
9:45-10:30 p.m. Ataris
11-11:45 p.m. Id Obleous
12-1 a.m. Merc Versus
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
Friday, September 12, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 9/11/08
Muncie Downtown Business Council will have a booth at the Business 2 Business Expo at the Horizon Center on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 11am to 5pm. We need a few volunteers to man the table - if you are able to work an hour or more, please call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 or email info [at] munciedowntown [dot] com.
If your Downtown business or organization would like to provide any flyers, brochures or promotional materials to be distributed at our booth, you may drop them off at the Downtown Development office. A few last-minute booths are available; if your business would like to have a booth at the expo, call Nance Buchert at (765) 751-9114. Special rates are offered for Downtown Business Council members.
Anyone interested in helping build the Downtown Muncie float for the BSU Homecoming Parade should come to the Sign Shop on Granville on Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 6pm. Please help spread the word, and bring a friend! Volunteers are needed to help walk the parade. Lineup will be at Central High School between 7 and 8am. Call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 or email info [at] munciedowntown [dot] com for details.
Old Washington Street Festival returns to the East Central Neighborhood for its 32nd year! The festival will be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets on Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.Click Here for info.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is now registering for fall classes that will start on September 15. The Cornerstone Arts Program offers a wide variety of 12-week long classes for all ages, including Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Language, Music, Writing, Kindermusik and Private Lessons. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 12 - Rockers For Knockers, a benefit show at Center Stage. All proceeds will go to the cancer center to pay for mammograms that some women cannot afford. The show starts at 6pm and will feature Hit-n-Run, Missing Mercer, Mud Eye Joe, Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, and Waylon T. & the Blues Bus. This is an all ages show, kids 12 and under get in free.
September 12 - Minnetrista Minne-trip, Indiana Art and Wine, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Travel to beautiful Nashville, Indiana for a day of wine tasting, gallery exploration, and shopping. Space is limited. Lunch is included.
September 12 - Adam Weber and Adam Clark will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, check out their website at www.thelivingroommuncie.com.
September 12 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
September 12 - Michael Kelsey at Doc's Music Hall. www.myspace.com/michelkelseymusic
September 12-14 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
September 13 - Old Washington Street Festival and Historic Home Tour, 10:00am - 5:00pm, featuring food, music, arts and crafts at this 32nd annual event.
September 13 - Frivolty Designs Jewelry Party "open party day" at The Artist Within, 3-5pm. Reservations recommended, call 289-7895.
September 14 - Old Washington Street Festival and Historic Home Tour, 11:00am - 5:00pm, featuring food, music, arts and crafts at this 32nd annual event.
September 15 - Motion Analysis at Cardinal Greenway, part of their year-long anniversary celebration on the 15th of each month, at 7:00 pm. Jeff Frame, Manager of the Biomechanics lab at Motion Analysis, explains proper bike fit and gives tips on proper running and walking shoe fit. Be active and be safe by learning how to move the right way!
September 15 - Fall classes begin at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
September 16 - Business to Business Expo at the Horizon Convention Center, 11am to 5pm. The theme is "Celebrating Local Sports." Contact Nance Buchert - 765-751-9114 - nbuchert@muncie.com.
September 16 - Children's and Youth Choirs practice begins at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for details.
September 17 - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2 - 4 p.m. Watch and discuss an informative program about the presidency of George H.W. Bush.Price: free. Registration is requested.
September 17 - Paul and Storm at Center Stage, 8pm.
September 18 - Gallery 308 presents "Art in a Democracy," part of the Gallery's monthly Living Arts Series. This program is a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Patsy Donn, and will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 West Bradford, Muncie. The panel includes local artists, art historians and educators such as Mark Sawrie, Lucinda Rarick, Jim Faulkner, Bill Inman and Juli Eflin.
September 18-20 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
September 19 - Homeschool Program at Minnetrsita, "Community Connections", 1 - 3 p.m. (Recommended for children ages 5-9) Registration is required.
September 19 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
September 19 - Leah Ashton will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 20 - Living Lightly Fair, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Minnetrista. Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles. Living Lightly is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations.
September 22 - Comedy at the Heorot with Brad Thacker and Chris Wagel, 9pm.
September 26 - Dave Elwert, Sarah Scharbrough and nate Hack will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 26-27 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
September 27 - A Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration at Minnetrista at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy this FREE cooking demonstration featuring chefs from the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. All demonstrations include locally grown ingredients found at Farmers Market.
SEPTEMBER ONGOING
Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Beginning Tuesday, September 16th, Cornerstone will be offering a Children's Choir for children in grades 3rd-5th and a Youth Choir for children in grades 6th-8th. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for details.
Through September - The Artist Within will feature the watercolors of Cindy Turner during September. There will be an opening reception First Thursday September 4th from 5-8pm. Her show will remain up through Sept. 27, 2008.
Through September - Gallery 308 Opens a new exhibit, "Copyright Propaganda: Street Art" on display through September. This exhibition features the work of two artists: Mike Boyd and Will Britton. T
Through September - Twila Graber Beahm, a local Anderson, IN artist, will display her ceramics at ArtWorks Gallery from September 1st to the 30th. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Through September - Painter Alan Patrick will showcase his oil paintings in a new exhibit entitled "Heartland" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. A reception for the artist will be held during the traditional First Thursday art event on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 22 through Octoberr 31 - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
September 15 - December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
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.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 7-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 24-26, 30-November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
If your Downtown business or organization would like to provide any flyers, brochures or promotional materials to be distributed at our booth, you may drop them off at the Downtown Development office. A few last-minute booths are available; if your business would like to have a booth at the expo, call Nance Buchert at (765) 751-9114. Special rates are offered for Downtown Business Council members.
Anyone interested in helping build the Downtown Muncie float for the BSU Homecoming Parade should come to the Sign Shop on Granville on Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 6pm. Please help spread the word, and bring a friend! Volunteers are needed to help walk the parade. Lineup will be at Central High School between 7 and 8am. Call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897 or email info [at] munciedowntown [dot] com for details.
Old Washington Street Festival returns to the East Central Neighborhood for its 32nd year! The festival will be held on the four blocks of East Washington Street between Madison and Hackley Streets on Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.Click Here for info.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is now registering for fall classes that will start on September 15. The Cornerstone Arts Program offers a wide variety of 12-week long classes for all ages, including Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Language, Music, Writing, Kindermusik and Private Lessons. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for info.
Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 12 - Rockers For Knockers, a benefit show at Center Stage. All proceeds will go to the cancer center to pay for mammograms that some women cannot afford. The show starts at 6pm and will feature Hit-n-Run, Missing Mercer, Mud Eye Joe, Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, and Waylon T. & the Blues Bus. This is an all ages show, kids 12 and under get in free.
September 12 - Minnetrista Minne-trip, Indiana Art and Wine, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Travel to beautiful Nashville, Indiana for a day of wine tasting, gallery exploration, and shopping. Space is limited. Lunch is included.
September 12 - Adam Weber and Adam Clark will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, check out their website at www.thelivingroommuncie.com.
September 12 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Step Up 2" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
September 12 - Michael Kelsey at Doc's Music Hall. www.myspace.com/michelkelseymusic
September 12-14 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
September 13 - Old Washington Street Festival and Historic Home Tour, 10:00am - 5:00pm, featuring food, music, arts and crafts at this 32nd annual event.
September 13 - Frivolty Designs Jewelry Party "open party day" at The Artist Within, 3-5pm. Reservations recommended, call 289-7895.
September 14 - Old Washington Street Festival and Historic Home Tour, 11:00am - 5:00pm, featuring food, music, arts and crafts at this 32nd annual event.
September 15 - Motion Analysis at Cardinal Greenway, part of their year-long anniversary celebration on the 15th of each month, at 7:00 pm. Jeff Frame, Manager of the Biomechanics lab at Motion Analysis, explains proper bike fit and gives tips on proper running and walking shoe fit. Be active and be safe by learning how to move the right way!
September 15 - Fall classes begin at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
September 16 - Business to Business Expo at the Horizon Convention Center, 11am to 5pm. The theme is "Celebrating Local Sports." Contact Nance Buchert - 765-751-9114 - nbuchert@muncie.com.
September 16 - Children's and Youth Choirs practice begins at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for details.
September 17 - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2 - 4 p.m. Watch and discuss an informative program about the presidency of George H.W. Bush.Price: free. Registration is requested.
September 17 - Paul and Storm at Center Stage, 8pm.
September 18 - Gallery 308 presents "Art in a Democracy," part of the Gallery's monthly Living Arts Series. This program is a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Patsy Donn, and will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 West Bradford, Muncie. The panel includes local artists, art historians and educators such as Mark Sawrie, Lucinda Rarick, Jim Faulkner, Bill Inman and Juli Eflin.
September 18-20 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
September 19 - Homeschool Program at Minnetrsita, "Community Connections", 1 - 3 p.m. (Recommended for children ages 5-9) Registration is required.
September 19 - Free Friday Night Movie - "Enchanted" begins at dusk in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.
September 19 - Leah Ashton will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 20 - Living Lightly Fair, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Minnetrista. Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles. Living Lightly is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations.
September 22 - Comedy at the Heorot with Brad Thacker and Chris Wagel, 9pm.
September 26 - Dave Elwert, Sarah Scharbrough and nate Hack will be playing at The Living Room. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. For more info about The Living Room, visit www.thelivingroommuncie.com
September 26-27 - God's Favorite (a Neil Simon Comedy) at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
September 27 - A Farmers Market Cooking Demonstration at Minnetrista at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy this FREE cooking demonstration featuring chefs from the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. All demonstrations include locally grown ingredients found at Farmers Market.
SEPTEMBER ONGOING
Through Sept. 7 - Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at Minnetrista, May 31 - September 7. Visit www.minnetrista.net for info.
Beginning Tuesday, September 16th, Cornerstone will be offering a Children's Choir for children in grades 3rd-5th and a Youth Choir for children in grades 6th-8th. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for details.
Through September - The Artist Within will feature the watercolors of Cindy Turner during September. There will be an opening reception First Thursday September 4th from 5-8pm. Her show will remain up through Sept. 27, 2008.
Through September - Gallery 308 Opens a new exhibit, "Copyright Propaganda: Street Art" on display through September. This exhibition features the work of two artists: Mike Boyd and Will Britton. T
Through September - Twila Graber Beahm, a local Anderson, IN artist, will display her ceramics at ArtWorks Gallery from September 1st to the 30th. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Through September - Painter Alan Patrick will showcase his oil paintings in a new exhibit entitled "Heartland" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. A reception for the artist will be held during the traditional First Thursday art event on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 22 through Octoberr 31 - Sarah LaBarge, a current Ball State University student, will have her art work on display in the Cornerstone Gallery from September 22nd to October 31st. The show is titled Sarah LaBarge: Figures and New Work and features 18 pieces of her recent work.
Through October - Minnetrista Farmers Market meets every Wednesday evening from 4pm until sold out, and every Saturday morning from 8am to noon. Featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, meat, cheese and much more.
September 15 - December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
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.
Daily at Minnetrista--Discover Oakhurst Gardens or the Nature Area (all day); Historical House Tour 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Apples & Cider Daily, 2 p.m.; and Nature & Garden Fun, Daily, 4 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD...
October 2 - October's First Thursday is a special all-inclusive arts event we call "ArtsWalk." It is our biggest gallery walk of the year, held in conjunction with Ball State University. Featuring special events all over downtown, free shuttles to and from BSU, demonstrations, food, music in the streets and more.
October 4 - Muncie Music Fest returns for a second year to the streets of Downtown Muncie. This is an all ages gated event. Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com and munciemusicfest.com for details.
October 7-11 - Middletown Idol Talent Competition at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Visit www.cornerstonearts.org for more information.
October 10-12; 16-18 - Forbidden Broadway at Main Street Studio Theatre. All Studio shows are for a mature audience and begin at 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY
October 24-26, 30-November 1, 7-8 - Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at Muncie Civic Theatre Mainstage. All Mainstage productions begin at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. For tickets or info call 765.288.PLAY.
November 13 - 15th - Harvest Moon Film Festival
Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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