Come join Cornerstone Center for the Arts for this FREE event to start off the holiday season! Children and adults alike will enjoy various activities on the 2nd floor of the Cornerstone Center for the Arts building.
We will have Crafts for the children to make, Entertainment provided in our Theatre Room, and best of all children can walk through Candy Cane Lane to get their picture taken with Santa and receive a gift courtesy of Advance Dental Care, A Bright Smile Toy Drive!
For more information please contact Brett Ellison @ 765-281-9503, ext. 53.
Additional Support provided by Indiana Public Radio, Indiana Arts Commission, Arts Place, Inc., and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Who: Cornerstone Center for the Arts
What: Cornerstone Candy Cane Lane Presented by Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi.
When: Saturday, November 17, 2007
1pm-3:30pm
Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts
2nd Floor
520 E Main St
Muncie IN 47305
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
DBC ANNOUNCEMENT: Muncie Downtown Business Council Mall Promotion
Deck the Mall and Bring Them Downtown for the Holidays! Attention Downtown business owners... we have been given a great - and affordable - opportunity to establish a Mall presence for the holiday season.
Stacie Nance, director of the Muncie Mall operations, is making the large wall adjacent to Macy's at the Macy's/Finish Line entrance available to the Muncie Downtown Business Council. The space we have to work with is about 20' wide by 14' high.
If several businesses co-op this space, it becomes very affordable. Who wouldn't want the thousands of eager-to-spend Muncie Mall visitors/shoppers, from our own city and surrounding ECI towns, to "come on down...discover Muncie's Downtown"?
We need to act quickly in order to have the Holiday exposure we want. The display will run from November 20, 2007 through January 20, 2008. This covers holiday shopping and returns, so our Downtown promotion will receive the maximum exposure.
The cost is more affordable than you might think! Please contact Mike Martin at Doc's (email hillbilly_martin@hotmail.com), or Bob Hartley at The Artist Within (email theartistwithininc@yahoo.com) for more information, or to sign up for this great opportunity to help grow our Downtown.
Please spread the word to any Downtown merchant you think may be interested in this opportunity.
Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com, and sign up for the mailing list to stay informed.
Stacie Nance, director of the Muncie Mall operations, is making the large wall adjacent to Macy's at the Macy's/Finish Line entrance available to the Muncie Downtown Business Council. The space we have to work with is about 20' wide by 14' high.
If several businesses co-op this space, it becomes very affordable. Who wouldn't want the thousands of eager-to-spend Muncie Mall visitors/shoppers, from our own city and surrounding ECI towns, to "come on down...discover Muncie's Downtown"?
We need to act quickly in order to have the Holiday exposure we want. The display will run from November 20, 2007 through January 20, 2008. This covers holiday shopping and returns, so our Downtown promotion will receive the maximum exposure.
The cost is more affordable than you might think! Please contact Mike Martin at Doc's (email hillbilly_martin@hotmail.com), or Bob Hartley at The Artist Within (email theartistwithininc@yahoo.com) for more information, or to sign up for this great opportunity to help grow our Downtown.
Please spread the word to any Downtown merchant you think may be interested in this opportunity.
Stay tuned to munciedowntown.com, and sign up for the mailing list to stay informed.
Fall Celebration at Cornerstone
Cornerstone Center for the Arts is holding its Fall Celebration! The Celebration is free to the entire community, and will include games; crafts; toys; refreshments; hip hop and tap dance performances; theatre performance; free class sessions; art demonstrations on the clay wheel and painting easels; an art gallery of student and instructor works including ceramics, painting, and jewelry; voice and piano recitals; Spring class registration; special appearance by Santa at Candy Cane Lane on the 2nd floor, and more. Cornerstone's fall classes will perform on stage and will be featured throughout the displays while several classes will be open to the public for a free trial. Come and see what Cornerstone has to offer!
* What: FREE Cornerstone Fall Celebration
* When: Sunday, December 2, 2-5pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: Open to the public.
* What: FREE Cornerstone Fall Celebration
* When: Sunday, December 2, 2-5pm
* Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
* Who: Open to the public.
Whitinger & Co. Open House
Whitinger & Company and Whitinger Financial Advisers invite the community to its open house, celebrating its new building and renewed commitment to our community.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
White River Blvd. at Ontario Place.
Please join us!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
White River Blvd. at Ontario Place.
Please join us!
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Weekly Downtown E-News 11/7/07
November Events: 8-11th - Harvest Moon Film Festival, For more information : A Gathering of Films and Filmmakers Celebrating the Midwest, at Cornerstone and Civic Theatre downtown. The festival will feature classic Midwestern films and submissions from regional filmmakers. Visit harvestmoonfilmfestival.com for details.
9th - Minnetrista "Minnetrip" to Fort Wayne's Country Kitchen SweetArt, Inc., where we'll practice making candy, cookies and cakes, just in time for the holidays. Lunch will be provided. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9th - Minnetrista Home School Program: Turtle Photography Fri., Nov. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Be a wildlife photographer! Learn the basics of photography using the various turtles of East Central Indiana as your subjects. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9-10th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
14th - Women in Business Unlimited 11:45 at Horizon Convention Center--topic Consuela Parsons, Lifestreams Services; and Women in Business Unlimited--Women's Self Defense Boost Workshop 5:30-7:30pm at Hillcroft, 4105 N. Walnut St.
14th - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2-4pm. This program is free. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
16th - Join Vera Mae's Bistro for the 5th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction on Friday, November 16. Art preview will be at 6pm, with wine dinner at 7pm. Proceeds of the art auction to benefit Gallery 308 and ARF. Cost of the wine dinner if $75 per person (prepaid) and seating is limited to 75 guests. Past wine dinners have sold out quickly, so reserve your seat at 747-4941. Please, no emailed reservations.
17th - Coffee 101 - A Better Cup at Home, from 2-4pm at Blue Bottle. Dave Darga of Harvest Cafe and Tom Steiner of Blue Bottle will show you some of the tips and tricks they use to make great coffee at home. Class is limited to 15 people. Sign up at the counter or send us an e-mail. Lots of good coffee and food. And it is free. Sponsored in part by Cassella's Kitchen and The Artist Within.
17th -Muncie Children's Museum 30th Birthday party ~~featuring Survivor superstar: Rupert Boneham, 1:30pm, adm. to hear Rupert is $1 which will go to his Kids foundation. Museum adm. free 10-5pm. 11:30 free pizza and at 3:00pm free cake and ice cream.
17th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00pm in the main auditorium at 216 E. Main St. in downtown Muncie. Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET. For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.
16-17th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
17th - The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!
17th - Winter Market Demonstration with Gingerbread at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
22nd - Annual Turkey Trot on the Cardinal Greenway. For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
23-24th Muncie Children's Museum--Santa visits free to members, otherwise $6 adm. Friday & Sat. 11-2pm, Sunday 2-4pm.
23-25th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
28th - Downtown Business Council will meet at 3pm. Following the meeting will be a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Members will be on hand to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC for more info.
30th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
30th & Dec. 1 - 2nd Annual Polar Express at the Historic Wysor Street Depot For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
30th & Dec. 1 - Luminaria Walk 6-9pm at Minnetrista.
NOVEMBER ONGOING:
Through November - The Artist Within will feature artwork by members of "Creative Artists", a local organization that has a membership with a wide range of interests and mediums. These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.
Through November - Gallery 308 will exhibit ceramics by the Ball State students of Ted Neal. An opening is scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 1 at the gallery.
Through November - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will exhibit "Odd Tales" by David Hannon, assistant professor of painting at Ball State University. An opening reception for the award-winning artist will be held during First Thursday on November 1, 2007, from 5 to 8 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "The Painters of Life and Light" from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, November 1, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.
Through December 6th- Fall classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Call Cornerstone at 765.281.9503 to be added to the mailing list or pick up a brochure in the building. You can also register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through January 12 - Minnetrista will exhibit "White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
4th Minnetrista: meet the author, Marion Blumenthal Lazan, co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles 4:30-6pm
8th Minnetrista Winter Market; honey, baked goods, meats, cheeses, fall vegetables, assorted other food items & greenery; 9am-noon
29th Minnestrista: Bend, Balance, and Belly Dance for 4-9 year olds; 1-3pm
29th Minnestrista: Show & Tell: Dance, Dance! Dance in the New Year with belly dancers from the Laughing Monkey. 1:30-3pm
Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "Inspired by Nature" by Mary Ann Rahe from Dec. 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, Dec. 6, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
Send information to be added to the downtown website to info@munciedowntown.com.
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9th - Minnetrista "Minnetrip" to Fort Wayne's Country Kitchen SweetArt, Inc., where we'll practice making candy, cookies and cakes, just in time for the holidays. Lunch will be provided. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9th - Minnetrista Home School Program: Turtle Photography Fri., Nov. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Be a wildlife photographer! Learn the basics of photography using the various turtles of East Central Indiana as your subjects. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9-10th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
14th - Women in Business Unlimited 11:45 at Horizon Convention Center--topic Consuela Parsons, Lifestreams Services; and Women in Business Unlimited--Women's Self Defense Boost Workshop 5:30-7:30pm at Hillcroft, 4105 N. Walnut St.
14th - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2-4pm. This program is free. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
16th - Join Vera Mae's Bistro for the 5th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction on Friday, November 16. Art preview will be at 6pm, with wine dinner at 7pm. Proceeds of the art auction to benefit Gallery 308 and ARF. Cost of the wine dinner if $75 per person (prepaid) and seating is limited to 75 guests. Past wine dinners have sold out quickly, so reserve your seat at 747-4941. Please, no emailed reservations.
17th - Coffee 101 - A Better Cup at Home, from 2-4pm at Blue Bottle. Dave Darga of Harvest Cafe and Tom Steiner of Blue Bottle will show you some of the tips and tricks they use to make great coffee at home. Class is limited to 15 people. Sign up at the counter or send us an e-mail. Lots of good coffee and food. And it is free. Sponsored in part by Cassella's Kitchen and The Artist Within.
17th -Muncie Children's Museum 30th Birthday party ~~featuring Survivor superstar: Rupert Boneham, 1:30pm, adm. to hear Rupert is $1 which will go to his Kids foundation. Museum adm. free 10-5pm. 11:30 free pizza and at 3:00pm free cake and ice cream.
17th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00pm in the main auditorium at 216 E. Main St. in downtown Muncie. Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET. For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.
16-17th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
17th - The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!
17th - Winter Market Demonstration with Gingerbread at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
22nd - Annual Turkey Trot on the Cardinal Greenway. For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
23-24th Muncie Children's Museum--Santa visits free to members, otherwise $6 adm. Friday & Sat. 11-2pm, Sunday 2-4pm.
23-25th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
28th - Downtown Business Council will meet at 3pm. Following the meeting will be a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Members will be on hand to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC for more info.
30th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
30th & Dec. 1 - 2nd Annual Polar Express at the Historic Wysor Street Depot For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
30th & Dec. 1 - Luminaria Walk 6-9pm at Minnetrista.
NOVEMBER ONGOING:
Through November - The Artist Within will feature artwork by members of "Creative Artists", a local organization that has a membership with a wide range of interests and mediums. These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.
Through November - Gallery 308 will exhibit ceramics by the Ball State students of Ted Neal. An opening is scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 1 at the gallery.
Through November - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will exhibit "Odd Tales" by David Hannon, assistant professor of painting at Ball State University. An opening reception for the award-winning artist will be held during First Thursday on November 1, 2007, from 5 to 8 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "The Painters of Life and Light" from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, November 1, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.
Through December 6th- Fall classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Call Cornerstone at 765.281.9503 to be added to the mailing list or pick up a brochure in the building. You can also register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through January 12 - Minnetrista will exhibit "White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:
4th Minnetrista: meet the author, Marion Blumenthal Lazan, co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles 4:30-6pm
8th Minnetrista Winter Market; honey, baked goods, meats, cheeses, fall vegetables, assorted other food items & greenery; 9am-noon
29th Minnestrista: Bend, Balance, and Belly Dance for 4-9 year olds; 1-3pm
29th Minnestrista: Show & Tell: Dance, Dance! Dance in the New Year with belly dancers from the Laughing Monkey. 1:30-3pm
Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "Inspired by Nature" by Mary Ann Rahe from Dec. 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, Dec. 6, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.
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SEND NEWS ITEMS:
Send information on downtown-related events for the weekly emailed newsletter to nancylnorris@aol.com.
Send information to be added to the downtown website to info@munciedowntown.com.
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Mary Anne Rahe "Inspired by Nature" at Artworks in December
Artworks presents a new exhibition by Mary Ann Rahe for December. "Inspired by Nature" will be exhibit December 1, 2007 through January 1, 2008, with an Opening Reception at First Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm with light refreshments.
Mary Ann Rahe was born in Muncie, Indiana. She attended St. Louis University and earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in ceramics from Ball State University. During the nineteen-eighties, she was resident potter at Sinclair Shops, Hartford City, Indiana. She taught ceramics at Yorktown High School during most of the nineties. She is currently an instructor for the Art Department and School of Extended Education at Ball State University. Her artwork consists of ceramics and works on paper and is frequently inspired by relationships found in nature.
ONGOING EXHIBITS AT ARTWORKS GALLERY:
Linda Norris Morton - Pottery
Sally A. Myers - Metal and Ceramic Sculpture
Beth Whitney-Wentz - Handmade Paper and Jewelry
Ann Johnson, F. B. Fogg - Handmade Paper Sculpture
Barbara Swain - Pottery
Contact: Jeanette Gilbert for more information
765 288 0025
Mary Ann Rahe was born in Muncie, Indiana. She attended St. Louis University and earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in ceramics from Ball State University. During the nineteen-eighties, she was resident potter at Sinclair Shops, Hartford City, Indiana. She taught ceramics at Yorktown High School during most of the nineties. She is currently an instructor for the Art Department and School of Extended Education at Ball State University. Her artwork consists of ceramics and works on paper and is frequently inspired by relationships found in nature.
ONGOING EXHIBITS AT ARTWORKS GALLERY:
Linda Norris Morton - Pottery
Sally A. Myers - Metal and Ceramic Sculpture
Beth Whitney-Wentz - Handmade Paper and Jewelry
Ann Johnson, F. B. Fogg - Handmade Paper Sculpture
Barbara Swain - Pottery
Contact: Jeanette Gilbert for more information
765 288 0025
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
December Events at Minnetrista
Enchanted Luminaria Walk Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 6 - 9 p.m. Don't miss this annual holiday celebration, featuring carriage rides, food, music, luminarias, decorations and more. "Gingerbread Acres" will be the theme this year.
In the Galleries at Minnetrista:
Anne Frank: A History for Today
October 27-January 20, 2007
Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today October 27 through January 20. This historical, yet intimate exhibit depicts Anne Frank's life story using family photos and passages from her diary. Her biographical story is enhanced by testimony and powerful imagery from Holocaust survivors.
Anne Frank: A History for Today was developed by the Anne Frank House and is sponsored in North America by the Anne Frank Center USA.
B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary
Now - January 20, 2007
This Minnetrista original is a photographic essay that depicts Jewish temples of East Central Indiana. Four temples and their congregations are represented. They include: Temple Beth El in Muncie; Temple B'nai Israel in Kokomo; Beth Boruk Temple in Richmond and Sinai Temple in Marion.
Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm
Now - January 20, 2008
Do you really know what you are eating? Discover the past of Indiana agriculture while learning about the current process of farming at Minnetrista now through January 20. Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm will explain the history of agriculture and its importance to the region.
White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy
October 13 - January 12
Award-winning Muncie artist, Brian Gordy, will exhibit the "Turtle Series" watercolor paintings October 13-January 12. These paintings have been the focus of his research and artwork for the past 10 years.
Gordy's works portray the basking habits and naturally composed self-arrangements he has witnessed during many hours of observation along the banks of local and regional water bodies. "These turtles are impressive, if not iconic, when you realize some might be 50 to 60 years old. They survived the polluted waters of the 60s, 70s and 80s when the river's species counts fell dramatically as a result of heavy industrial and sewage contaminations," Gordy says. "But these paintings are simply about the beauty of the animal."
PROGRAMS
Meet the Author:
Marion Blumenthal Lazan, co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Minnetrista Cultural Center
Price: Members, $15; non-members, $20. Pre-registration required.
Registration information: (765) 213-3549
Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story
Hear Marion Blumenthal Lazan's story of survival. Marion's family endured six and a half years of fear and persecution in some of Europe's most notorious refugee, transit and concentration camps. Her message is one of respect, tolerance, perseverance and hope. Both programs are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
Presented in partnership with Ball State University
Book signing following program
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Parker City Christ Fellowship Church
Presented in partnership with Christ Fellowship Church
Book signing following program
Family Programs
Gingerbread House Workshop
Sat., Dec. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Gingerbread walls, icing cement, gumdrop chimneys... the whole family will have great fun crafting a tasty house together! Everyone can be a part of this sweet program!
Price: Members, $15 per house; non-members, $20 per house.
Registration Deadline: Sat., Dec. 1.
Bend, Balance, and Belly Dance
For 4-9 year-olds
Sat., Dec. 29, 1 - 3 p.m.
Exercising is good for you. It can be lots of fun, too! Join us as we shape up for an afternoon of fun-filled activities! Children will practice endurance, strength, and flexibility on Minnetrista's very own agility course, exercise their mind with great memory and trivia games, and finish by learning some wiggly, jiggly moves performed by the Laughing Monkey belly dancing group.
Price: Members, $7; non-members, $10. Registration Deadline: Wed., Dec. 26
Show & Tell: Dance, Dance!
Sat. Dec. 29, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Dance in the New Year with belly dancers from the Laughing Monkey. Watch them make their moves and then join in on the fun. Price: Included with paid admission.
For more information on any of these great events or programs, please visit us at www.minnetrista.net.
In the Galleries at Minnetrista:
Anne Frank: A History for Today
October 27-January 20, 2007
Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today October 27 through January 20. This historical, yet intimate exhibit depicts Anne Frank's life story using family photos and passages from her diary. Her biographical story is enhanced by testimony and powerful imagery from Holocaust survivors.
Anne Frank: A History for Today was developed by the Anne Frank House and is sponsored in North America by the Anne Frank Center USA.
B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary
Now - January 20, 2007
This Minnetrista original is a photographic essay that depicts Jewish temples of East Central Indiana. Four temples and their congregations are represented. They include: Temple Beth El in Muncie; Temple B'nai Israel in Kokomo; Beth Boruk Temple in Richmond and Sinai Temple in Marion.
Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm
Now - January 20, 2008
Do you really know what you are eating? Discover the past of Indiana agriculture while learning about the current process of farming at Minnetrista now through January 20. Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm will explain the history of agriculture and its importance to the region.
White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy
October 13 - January 12
Award-winning Muncie artist, Brian Gordy, will exhibit the "Turtle Series" watercolor paintings October 13-January 12. These paintings have been the focus of his research and artwork for the past 10 years.
Gordy's works portray the basking habits and naturally composed self-arrangements he has witnessed during many hours of observation along the banks of local and regional water bodies. "These turtles are impressive, if not iconic, when you realize some might be 50 to 60 years old. They survived the polluted waters of the 60s, 70s and 80s when the river's species counts fell dramatically as a result of heavy industrial and sewage contaminations," Gordy says. "But these paintings are simply about the beauty of the animal."
PROGRAMS
Meet the Author:
Marion Blumenthal Lazan, co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Minnetrista Cultural Center
Price: Members, $15; non-members, $20. Pre-registration required.
Registration information: (765) 213-3549
Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story
Hear Marion Blumenthal Lazan's story of survival. Marion's family endured six and a half years of fear and persecution in some of Europe's most notorious refugee, transit and concentration camps. Her message is one of respect, tolerance, perseverance and hope. Both programs are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
Presented in partnership with Ball State University
Book signing following program
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Parker City Christ Fellowship Church
Presented in partnership with Christ Fellowship Church
Book signing following program
Family Programs
Gingerbread House Workshop
Sat., Dec. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Gingerbread walls, icing cement, gumdrop chimneys... the whole family will have great fun crafting a tasty house together! Everyone can be a part of this sweet program!
Price: Members, $15 per house; non-members, $20 per house.
Registration Deadline: Sat., Dec. 1.
Bend, Balance, and Belly Dance
For 4-9 year-olds
Sat., Dec. 29, 1 - 3 p.m.
Exercising is good for you. It can be lots of fun, too! Join us as we shape up for an afternoon of fun-filled activities! Children will practice endurance, strength, and flexibility on Minnetrista's very own agility course, exercise their mind with great memory and trivia games, and finish by learning some wiggly, jiggly moves performed by the Laughing Monkey belly dancing group.
Price: Members, $7; non-members, $10. Registration Deadline: Wed., Dec. 26
Show & Tell: Dance, Dance!
Sat. Dec. 29, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Dance in the New Year with belly dancers from the Laughing Monkey. Watch them make their moves and then join in on the fun. Price: Included with paid admission.
For more information on any of these great events or programs, please visit us at www.minnetrista.net.
Coffee Workshop Nov. 17 at Blue Bottle
Join us November 17th from 2 to 4 pm for our Coffee 101 - A Better Cup at Home
Dave Darga of Harvest Cafe and Tom Steiner of Blue Bottle will show you some of the tips and tricks they use to make great coffee at home.
Class is limited to 15 people. Sign up at the counter or send us an e-mail. Lots of good coffee and food. And it is free.
Sponsored in part by Cassella's Kitchen and The Artist Within.
Dave Darga of Harvest Cafe and Tom Steiner of Blue Bottle will show you some of the tips and tricks they use to make great coffee at home.
Class is limited to 15 people. Sign up at the counter or send us an e-mail. Lots of good coffee and food. And it is free.
Sponsored in part by Cassella's Kitchen and The Artist Within.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Muncie Civic presents A Christmas Story
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE will continue its season of revolving repertory
with the addition of A CHRISTMAS STORY to the December performance schedule. A CHRISTMAS STORY will be presented on alternating evenings along with the Family Theatre Workshop musical ANNIE JR. throughout the month. A CHRISTMAS STORY will perform on December 7, 8, 15, 20 & 21 at 7:30pm as well as on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $6 for Ball State students and $5 for High School & Younger. Group rates are available. This production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
A CHRISTMAS STORY by Philip Grecian is based on the motion picture by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark which was adapted from the book "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" by Jean Shepherd. Hoosier humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in Hammond, Indiana in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scud Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. The play is very faithful to the classic film with the addition! of an on-stage actor narrating the audience through the story as an adult Ralphie, a device that was accomplished through voice-over in the movie. Jean Shepherd's joyous celebration of childhood has already become a theatrical holiday perennial and audiences have the opportunity to experience it in a whole new way in this hilarious live stage version.
Under the Direction of Ball State Department of Theatre & Dance professor Dr. Michael O'Hara, the production features performances by professional actor Andrew Persinger as The Old Man and Ball State Theatre professor Michael Daehn as Adult Ralphie. The cast also includes Civic veterans Rita Wessel, Jeff Shull and Neil Renike as well as Civic Young Actors Workshop & Yorktown Middle School student Scott Meyer as Ralphie. The production is sponsored by Defur Voran and Rutter Media.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
with the addition of A CHRISTMAS STORY to the December performance schedule. A CHRISTMAS STORY will be presented on alternating evenings along with the Family Theatre Workshop musical ANNIE JR. throughout the month. A CHRISTMAS STORY will perform on December 7, 8, 15, 20 & 21 at 7:30pm as well as on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $6 for Ball State students and $5 for High School & Younger. Group rates are available. This production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
A CHRISTMAS STORY by Philip Grecian is based on the motion picture by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark which was adapted from the book "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" by Jean Shepherd. Hoosier humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in Hammond, Indiana in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scud Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. The play is very faithful to the classic film with the addition! of an on-stage actor narrating the audience through the story as an adult Ralphie, a device that was accomplished through voice-over in the movie. Jean Shepherd's joyous celebration of childhood has already become a theatrical holiday perennial and audiences have the opportunity to experience it in a whole new way in this hilarious live stage version.
Under the Direction of Ball State Department of Theatre & Dance professor Dr. Michael O'Hara, the production features performances by professional actor Andrew Persinger as The Old Man and Ball State Theatre professor Michael Daehn as Adult Ralphie. The cast also includes Civic veterans Rita Wessel, Jeff Shull and Neil Renike as well as Civic Young Actors Workshop & Yorktown Middle School student Scott Meyer as Ralphie. The production is sponsored by Defur Voran and Rutter Media.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Weekly Downtown E-News 11/1/07
NOVEMBER EVENTS: 1st - First Thursday from 5 to 8pm. Downtown's many art galleries host meet-the-artist receptions and spotlight their exhibit openings for the month. All the specialty and gift shops are open late on this evening; and music and light refreshments can be found at almost every stop for a free, family fun event.
1st - Artist Within: feature Marilyn Derwenskus demonstrating "Fuse" the encaustic work of BSU art students.
2nd - A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the South Walnut Street Roundabout is scheduled for Friday November 2nd from noon-1:00pm with official comments and ribbon cutting at 12:15. Brown bag lunch from Carter's Hotdog Cart and live musical entertainment from Muncie Central High School Band will be available throughout the lunch hour. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Cheryl Crowder @ 765 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com.
2nd - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends and Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 - 7 p.m. November's Friends and Family Fun Night will feature performances by Ball State University's Theatre Education Department's, Stone Soup
2-3rd - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
3rd - Show & Tell: Gingerbread Houses at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Included with paid admission, there is no registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
8-11th - Harvest Moon Film Festival, For more information : A Gathering of Films and Filmmakers Celebrating the Midwest, at Cornerstone and Civic Theatre downtown. The festival will feature classic Midwestern films and submissions from regional filmmakers. Visit harvestmoonfilmfestival.com for details.
9th - Minnetrista "Minnetrip" to Fort Wayne's Country Kitchen SweetArt, Inc., where we'll practice making candy, cookies and cakes, just in time for the holidays. Lunch will be provided. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9th - Minnetrista Home School Program: Turtle Photography Fri., Nov. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Be a wildlife photographer! Learn the basics of photography using the various turtles of East Central Indiana as your subjects. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9-10th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
14th - Women in Business Unlimited 11:45 at Horizon Convention Center--topic Consuela Parsons, Lifestreams Services; and Women in Business Unlimited--Women's Self Defense Boost Workshop 5:30-7:30pm at Hillcroft, 4105 N. Walnut St.
14th - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2-4pm. This program is free. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
16th - Join Vera Mae's Bistro for the 5th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction on Friday, November 16. Art preview will be at 6pm, with wine dinner at 7pm. Proceeds of the art auction to benefit Gallery 308 and ARF. Cost of the wine dinner if $75 per person (prepaid) and seating is limited to 75 guests. Past wine dinners have sold out quickly, so reserve your seat at 747-4941. Please, no emailed reservations.
17th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00pm in the main auditorium at 216 E. Main St. in downtown Muncie. Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET. For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.
16-17th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
17th - The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!
17th - Winter Market Demonstration with Gingerbread at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
22nd - Annual Turkey Trot on the Cardinal Greenway. For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
23-25th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
29th - Downtown Business Council will have a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Members will be on hand to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC for more info.
30th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
30th & Dec. 1 - 2nd Annual Polar Express at the Historic Wysor Street Depot For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
30th & Dec. 1 - Luminaria Walk 6-9pm at Minnetrista.
NOVEMBER ONGOING:
Through November - The Artist Within will feature artwork by members of "Creative Artists", a local organization that has a membership with a wide range of interests and mediums. These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.
Through November - Gallery 308 will exhibit ceramics by the Ball State students of Ted Neal. An opening is scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 1 at the gallery.
Through November - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will exhibit "Odd Tales" by David Hannon, assistant professor of painting at Ball State University. An opening reception for the award-winning artist will be held during First Thursday on November 1, 2007, from 5 to 8 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "The Painters of Life and Light" from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, November 1, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.
Through December 6th- Fall classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Call Cornerstone at 765.281.9503 to be added to the mailing list or pick up a brochure in the building. You can also register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through January 12 - Minnetrista will exhibit "White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
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1st - Artist Within: feature Marilyn Derwenskus demonstrating "Fuse" the encaustic work of BSU art students.
2nd - A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the South Walnut Street Roundabout is scheduled for Friday November 2nd from noon-1:00pm with official comments and ribbon cutting at 12:15. Brown bag lunch from Carter's Hotdog Cart and live musical entertainment from Muncie Central High School Band will be available throughout the lunch hour. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Cheryl Crowder @ 765 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com.
2nd - Muncie Children's Museum - Friends and Family Fun Night. Free admission from 3 - 7 p.m. November's Friends and Family Fun Night will feature performances by Ball State University's Theatre Education Department's, Stone Soup
2-3rd - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
3rd - Show & Tell: Gingerbread Houses at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Included with paid admission, there is no registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
8-11th - Harvest Moon Film Festival, For more information : A Gathering of Films and Filmmakers Celebrating the Midwest, at Cornerstone and Civic Theatre downtown. The festival will feature classic Midwestern films and submissions from regional filmmakers. Visit harvestmoonfilmfestival.com for details.
9th - Minnetrista "Minnetrip" to Fort Wayne's Country Kitchen SweetArt, Inc., where we'll practice making candy, cookies and cakes, just in time for the holidays. Lunch will be provided. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9th - Minnetrista Home School Program: Turtle Photography Fri., Nov. 9, 1 - 3 p.m. Be a wildlife photographer! Learn the basics of photography using the various turtles of East Central Indiana as your subjects. Registration Deadline: Fri., Nov. 2. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
9-10th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
14th - Women in Business Unlimited 11:45 at Horizon Convention Center--topic Consuela Parsons, Lifestreams Services; and Women in Business Unlimited--Women's Self Defense Boost Workshop 5:30-7:30pm at Hillcroft, 4105 N. Walnut St.
14th - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 2-4pm. This program is free. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
16th - Join Vera Mae's Bistro for the 5th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction on Friday, November 16. Art preview will be at 6pm, with wine dinner at 7pm. Proceeds of the art auction to benefit Gallery 308 and ARF. Cost of the wine dinner if $75 per person (prepaid) and seating is limited to 75 guests. Past wine dinners have sold out quickly, so reserve your seat at 747-4941. Please, no emailed reservations.
17th - Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00pm in the main auditorium at 216 E. Main St. in downtown Muncie. Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET. For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.
16-17th - The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at 10:00pm. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.
17th - The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!
17th - Winter Market Demonstration with Gingerbread at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration required for this program. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
22nd - Annual Turkey Trot on the Cardinal Greenway. For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
23-25th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
29th - Downtown Business Council will have a "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Members will be on hand to answer any questions about the Downtown Business Council, and membership applications will be available for anyone who wants to join. Visit www.munciedowntown.com/DBC for more info.
30th - Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR. The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. Call 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org.
30th & Dec. 1 - 2nd Annual Polar Express at the Historic Wysor Street Depot For more info, please contact Angel Silvers at 765-287-0399.
30th & Dec. 1 - Luminaria Walk 6-9pm at Minnetrista.
NOVEMBER ONGOING:
Through November - The Artist Within will feature artwork by members of "Creative Artists", a local organization that has a membership with a wide range of interests and mediums. These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.
Through November - Gallery 308 will exhibit ceramics by the Ball State students of Ted Neal. An opening is scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 1 at the gallery.
Through November - Gordy Fine Art and Framing will exhibit "Odd Tales" by David Hannon, assistant professor of painting at Ball State University. An opening reception for the award-winning artist will be held during First Thursday on November 1, 2007, from 5 to 8 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Through December - Artworks Gallery will exhibit "The Painters of Life and Light" from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday Downtown, November 1, 2007 from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, with light refreshments.
Through December 6th- Fall classes at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Call Cornerstone at 765.281.9503 to be added to the mailing list or pick up a brochure in the building. You can also register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.
Through January 12 - Minnetrista will exhibit "White River Turtles: Paintings from Brian Gordy". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will host Anne Frank: A History for Today. Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "Indiana Acres: The Changing Face of the Family Farm". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
Through January 20 - Minnetrista will exhibit "B'ruchim Habaim: Midwestern Sanctuary". Call (765) 282-4848 or visit http://www.minnetrista.net.
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David Hannon Exhibits "Odd Tales" at Gordy Fine Art & Framing
David Hannon, assistant professor of painting at Ball State University, will exhibit new paintings during the month of November at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company in downtown Muncie. An opening reception for the award-winning artist will be held during First Thursday on November 1, 2007, from 5 to 8 PM. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Hannon's unique style in this series fuses traditional landscape with acrylic transfer images borrowed from the masters. He encourages his audience to read into each piece. "I believe my paintings should form a relationship between beauty and mystery, and invite the viewer to search deeper for the meaning and significance of each work," offers the artist. The show's title refers to the mixed media use of his contemporary painting, co-mingled with images borrowed from ages past. "I found working with another artist's drawings created an interesting dynamic between the original artist's intent and how I can manipulate their images with my invented landscape and imposed narrative."
Odd Tales will be on display through November 30th, and may also be seen during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3. Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street in the historic Boyce Block. For more information, call 284-8422 or visit their website, www.gordyframing.com.
Hannon's unique style in this series fuses traditional landscape with acrylic transfer images borrowed from the masters. He encourages his audience to read into each piece. "I believe my paintings should form a relationship between beauty and mystery, and invite the viewer to search deeper for the meaning and significance of each work," offers the artist. The show's title refers to the mixed media use of his contemporary painting, co-mingled with images borrowed from ages past. "I found working with another artist's drawings created an interesting dynamic between the original artist's intent and how I can manipulate their images with my invented landscape and imposed narrative."
Odd Tales will be on display through November 30th, and may also be seen during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3. Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street in the historic Boyce Block. For more information, call 284-8422 or visit their website, www.gordyframing.com.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
All Things Gingerbread at Minnetrista
Join Minnetrista for our new Gingerbread Workshop Series! Children and adults alike can experience hands-on activities, as well as professional demonstrations. Learn to make and design a gingerbread house that will dazzle your friends and family this holiday season, or maybe even enter our Gingerbread House Contest where your creation could become part of the exhibit!
Click Here to download an entry form for the contest.
Check out these fun gingerbread activities:
Show & Tell: Gingerbread Houses
Saturday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
How can delicious foods make a mouth-watering piece of art? By adding a pinch of personality, a dash of creativity, and a whole lot of sugar! The whole family can watch as our guests Jackie Bakken and Barbara Dorton make a gingerbread house come together right before your very eyes!
Included with paid admission, there is no registration required for this program
Farmer's Market Demonstration
Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Once again Mona Bever will demonstrate the basic "how-to's" of gingerbread construction at our Farmer's Market. Recipe ideas and decorating hints are sure to be helpful as the holiday season approaches!
There is no fee or registration required for this program.
Family Gingerbread Workshop
Saturday, December 8, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Gingerbread walls, icing cement, gumdrop chimneys...the whole family will have great fun building a tasty house together! Everyone can be a part of this sweet and sticky program.
Registration Deadline: Saturday, December 1
Members: $15/house; Non-Members: $20/house
For more information on any of these gingerbread programs or to find more about our gingerbread contest 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.
Click Here to download an entry form for the contest.
Check out these fun gingerbread activities:
Show & Tell: Gingerbread Houses
Saturday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
How can delicious foods make a mouth-watering piece of art? By adding a pinch of personality, a dash of creativity, and a whole lot of sugar! The whole family can watch as our guests Jackie Bakken and Barbara Dorton make a gingerbread house come together right before your very eyes!
Included with paid admission, there is no registration required for this program
Farmer's Market Demonstration
Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Once again Mona Bever will demonstrate the basic "how-to's" of gingerbread construction at our Farmer's Market. Recipe ideas and decorating hints are sure to be helpful as the holiday season approaches!
There is no fee or registration required for this program.
Family Gingerbread Workshop
Saturday, December 8, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Gingerbread walls, icing cement, gumdrop chimneys...the whole family will have great fun building a tasty house together! Everyone can be a part of this sweet and sticky program.
Registration Deadline: Saturday, December 1
Members: $15/house; Non-Members: $20/house
For more information on any of these gingerbread programs or to find more about our gingerbread contest 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.
Harvest Moon Film Festival Coming to Downtown Muncie
Come and enjoy the Harvest Moon Film Festival: A Gathering of Films and Filmmakers Celebrating the Midwest which will feature classic Midwestern films and submissions from regional filmmakers. The festival will begin on Thursday, November 8th and go through Sunday, November 11th.
On Thursday, the festival will open with the Gala Dinner, followed by the Awards Ceremony where the top prize of $3,000 will be presented. Celebrations will continue on Friday and Saturday with film screenings at Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the Muncie Civic Theatre.
The festival will be presenting several film screenings such as, A League of Their Own, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Welcome to Collinwood, Hoosiers, and Rebel Without A Cause.
Films submitted by regional filmmakers including, From the 50 Yard Line, 20Q, Cell Block Scholars, Idylls, Hoosier Gym: More Than a Movie Set, Dependence, and The White Room, will also be featured. View complete movie descriptions online at www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com.
Saturday will also include a Film Vendor Fair, with information, internships and employment opportunities, followed by an Education Seminar. The last day of the festival will have a Q&A session with the award winning filmmakers and the presentation of the Viewer's Choice Award of $500 to the film receiving the most votes at screenings throughout the weekend. Please see the attached page for the detailed schedule of the Harvest Moon Film Festival.
Tickets for the Harvest Moon Film Festival Gala Dinner, film screenings, and Education Seminar are currently available and more information is online at www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com or by contacting 765.281.9503.
For more information about purchasing tickets, film schedules, or other details, please visit www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com or contact Robby Tompkins at 765.281.9503.
Sponsored by:
Ball State University, Community Foundation, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Downtown Development, ESPN Radio 1340 AM, Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Films, Indiana Public Radio, Muncie Civic Theatre, Joseph David Advertising, Muncie Sanitary District, Taylor University, and WLBC 104.1 FM.
On Thursday, the festival will open with the Gala Dinner, followed by the Awards Ceremony where the top prize of $3,000 will be presented. Celebrations will continue on Friday and Saturday with film screenings at Cornerstone Center for the Arts and the Muncie Civic Theatre.
The festival will be presenting several film screenings such as, A League of Their Own, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Welcome to Collinwood, Hoosiers, and Rebel Without A Cause.
Films submitted by regional filmmakers including, From the 50 Yard Line, 20Q, Cell Block Scholars, Idylls, Hoosier Gym: More Than a Movie Set, Dependence, and The White Room, will also be featured. View complete movie descriptions online at www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com.
Saturday will also include a Film Vendor Fair, with information, internships and employment opportunities, followed by an Education Seminar. The last day of the festival will have a Q&A session with the award winning filmmakers and the presentation of the Viewer's Choice Award of $500 to the film receiving the most votes at screenings throughout the weekend. Please see the attached page for the detailed schedule of the Harvest Moon Film Festival.
Tickets for the Harvest Moon Film Festival Gala Dinner, film screenings, and Education Seminar are currently available and more information is online at www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com or by contacting 765.281.9503.
For more information about purchasing tickets, film schedules, or other details, please visit www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com or contact Robby Tompkins at 765.281.9503.
Sponsored by:
Ball State University, Community Foundation, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Downtown Development, ESPN Radio 1340 AM, Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Films, Indiana Public Radio, Muncie Civic Theatre, Joseph David Advertising, Muncie Sanitary District, Taylor University, and WLBC 104.1 FM.
Gallery 308 to Exhibit Ceramic Works by BSU Students
Gallery 308, located at 308 East Main in downtown Muncie, invites the community to the opening of the newest exhibit, ceramics by the Ball State students of Ted Neal. An opening is scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 1 at the gallery. Visitors are invited to purchase the ceramic works, and take them at the time of purchase.
The show is presented by the BSU Student Clay Guild consisting mainly of students but with some community and faculty members as well. This show will be up for the entire month. The works are for sale and can be taken at the time of purchase. Proceeds will go to the artist with a donation made to the Student Clay Guild and to Gallery 308.
For more information, contact the Gallery at 765-289-8575.
The show is presented by the BSU Student Clay Guild consisting mainly of students but with some community and faculty members as well. This show will be up for the entire month. The works are for sale and can be taken at the time of purchase. Proceeds will go to the artist with a donation made to the Student Clay Guild and to Gallery 308.
For more information, contact the Gallery at 765-289-8575.
Muncie Ballet Studio Events
Nutcracker Teas: (Activity Event) Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:00am & 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:00pm
Length 1 hour 30 minutes
Sparkle, glitter and a sprinkle of Sugarplum Fairy dust make the Nutcracker Tea a grand event. Come dressed fancy and frilly, dance with the Sugarplum Fairy and meet the Nutcracker Prince. Finally, create a keepsake to remember this special day. Tickets $10. 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org
The Rat King's Quest: (Activity Event) Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:00am & 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:00pm
Length 1 hour 30 minutes
Think you know the whole story of The Nutcracker? Just wait till you hear the Rat Kings version. It will take some scavenging, crafting and a sense of adventure to figure out what the Rat King has planned for you. Tickets $5. 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org
The Children's Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:00pm, Sunday, Dec. 16, 4:00pm
Length: 1hour 30 minutes
A holiday classic and wonderful family holiday tradition. A perfect length for our younger audience. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children/seniors
Length 1 hour 30 minutes
Sparkle, glitter and a sprinkle of Sugarplum Fairy dust make the Nutcracker Tea a grand event. Come dressed fancy and frilly, dance with the Sugarplum Fairy and meet the Nutcracker Prince. Finally, create a keepsake to remember this special day. Tickets $10. 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org
The Rat King's Quest: (Activity Event) Saturday, Dec. 8, 10:00am & 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:00pm
Length 1 hour 30 minutes
Think you know the whole story of The Nutcracker? Just wait till you hear the Rat Kings version. It will take some scavenging, crafting and a sense of adventure to figure out what the Rat King has planned for you. Tickets $5. 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org
The Children's Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:00pm, Sunday, Dec. 16, 4:00pm
Length: 1hour 30 minutes
A holiday classic and wonderful family holiday tradition. A perfect length for our younger audience. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children/seniors
South Walnut Street Roundabout Ribbon Cutting and Celebration
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the South Walnut Street Roundabout is scheduled for Friday November 2nd from noon-1:00pm with official comments and ribbon cutting at 12:15.
Brown bag lunch from Carter's Hotdog Cart and live musical entertainment from Muncie Central High School Band will be available throughout the lunch hour. The public is encouraged to attend.
For more information please contact Cheryl Crowder at 765 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com
Brown bag lunch from Carter's Hotdog Cart and live musical entertainment from Muncie Central High School Band will be available throughout the lunch hour. The public is encouraged to attend.
For more information please contact Cheryl Crowder at 765 282-7897 or chercrowder@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
It's Telesale Time Again!
Tune in to WIPB-TV's Fall Telesale, airing live on WIPB-TV Wednesday, October 31 through Saturday, November 3, 2007.
Tune in beginning at 6:00pm each night to catch this fun-filled shopping frenzy.
Go online to www.telesale.com for pre-bidding, to register for Silver Express, to preview the merchandise, and other information.
Encore Performances--Items that don't sell the first time on the auction block will come back for a second chance beginning at 10pm on Saturday, November 4 for our "encore presentations."
Tune in to WIPB-TV Channel 49 (Channel 2 on Comcast Cable).
Tune in beginning at 6:00pm each night to catch this fun-filled shopping frenzy.
Go online to www.telesale.com for pre-bidding, to register for Silver Express, to preview the merchandise, and other information.
Encore Performances--Items that don't sell the first time on the auction block will come back for a second chance beginning at 10pm on Saturday, November 4 for our "encore presentations."
Tune in to WIPB-TV Channel 49 (Channel 2 on Comcast Cable).
Muncie Civic Presents Annie Jr.
Muncie Civic Theatre will continue its Family Theatre Workshop Series with the classic family musical ANNIE JR.
The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. All tickets are $5.
This production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals! ANNIE JR. is a slightly abbreviated version of the famous musical ANNIE which has been specifically tailored for younger performers and audiences. With a running time of less than 90 minutes (compared to the 150-minute full version) the show retains all of the songs and characters that have made it a hit around the globe.
With book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, the play is based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip of the 1930's & 40's. In the story, Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his pe! rsonal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
A must-see for all family audiences, ANNIE has proven a sure-fire crowd-pleaser, as its record-breaking Broadway run, star-studded motion picture versions, hit 20th anniversary Broadway revival and national tour, and countless productions around the globe each year attest. With its upbeat ending, a bright tuneful score which has become part of the nation's musical heritage, a cast of characters which includes many scene-stealing roles for children, and a classic villainess audiences love to hate, it's no wonder this heartwarming show has become an international sensation.
Under the Direction of Civic Executive Director Darrin Murrell, the production features performances by a cast of more than 35 local performers including students ages 7-17 who have been participating in the Family Theatre Class of the Young Actors Workshop at Muncie Civic since September.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
The play will perform on November 23, 24, 30, December 1, 13, 14, & 22 at 7:30pm as well as on Sundays, November 25, December 9 & 23 at 2:00pm. The performances will be on the main stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. All tickets are $5.
This production is rated G. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at www.munciecivic.org. Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and one hour prior to each performance.
Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals! ANNIE JR. is a slightly abbreviated version of the famous musical ANNIE which has been specifically tailored for younger performers and audiences. With a running time of less than 90 minutes (compared to the 150-minute full version) the show retains all of the songs and characters that have made it a hit around the globe.
With book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, the play is based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip of the 1930's & 40's. In the story, Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his pe! rsonal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
A must-see for all family audiences, ANNIE has proven a sure-fire crowd-pleaser, as its record-breaking Broadway run, star-studded motion picture versions, hit 20th anniversary Broadway revival and national tour, and countless productions around the globe each year attest. With its upbeat ending, a bright tuneful score which has become part of the nation's musical heritage, a cast of characters which includes many scene-stealing roles for children, and a classic villainess audiences love to hate, it's no wonder this heartwarming show has become an international sensation.
Under the Direction of Civic Executive Director Darrin Murrell, the production features performances by a cast of more than 35 local performers including students ages 7-17 who have been participating in the Family Theatre Class of the Young Actors Workshop at Muncie Civic since September.
For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.
Muncie Civic Theatre Audition Notice
Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00pm in the main auditorium at 216 E. Main St. in downtown Muncie.
Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET.
There are roles available for all age ranges and levels of experience. Auditioners are asked to preapre one minute of memorized material of their choosing including a song if auditioning for the musicals and/or a short monologue or speech. Those singing will be asked to do so without accompaniment.
There will be second round auditions scheduled later in the day for each individual show. There is no experience necessary. Those interested in backstage work are also asked to attend and be prepared for a brief interview.
For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.
Shows being cast from this audition include GODSPELL, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, CHRISTMAS WITH PDQ BACH and THE FOLK SONG CABARET.
There are roles available for all age ranges and levels of experience. Auditioners are asked to preapre one minute of memorized material of their choosing including a song if auditioning for the musicals and/or a short monologue or speech. Those singing will be asked to do so without accompaniment.
There will be second round auditions scheduled later in the day for each individual show. There is no experience necessary. Those interested in backstage work are also asked to attend and be prepared for a brief interview.
For more information call 765-288-PLAY x4.
Monday, October 29, 2007
November at The Artist Within
The Artist Within will feature artwork by members of "Creative Artists", a local organization that has a membership with a wide range of interests and mediums.
These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography.
"Creative Artists" is a support group that offers encouragement to promote the development of the arts, as well as contributing to various local charities. Members take pride in their great fellowship and positive critiques and encouragement. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month and often include demonstrations and field trips. The large meeting room at Maring Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., is their "home" with meetings being held from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Member artists have exhibited locally at the Maring Hunt Library, Robin's Nest, and the Blue Bottle and include: Tanya Ray, Mike Fields, Steve Hammond, De Hale, Bud Warnock, Nancy Brown, Sherman Bragg, Barbara Bragg, Christie Schlegel, Rosemary Ray, Era Walker and Robert Seward. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.
The upper level gallery will feature "Fuse", the encaustic work of BSU art students under the direction of Marilyn Derwenskus. "First Thursday" in the upper gallery will include demonstrations of the encaustic technique of "wax painting".
The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!
It's not too early to schedule that special "Holiday Party"...painting pottery is a great break from the "same ol' party" rut. Call for information or to make a reservation.
Jewelry classes with Heidi J. Hale will take a break during the Holiday Season. Look for new classes in 2008. We continue to stock jewelry making supplies and hope you will stop by and keep those creative juices flowing.
Marti Icenogle will offer Art Clay Silver classes on Saturday, November 3...please check our calendar for details or call us: 765-289-7895.
Kim Anderson offers throwing lessons throughout November...already know how?...rent wheel time. Call to set up an appointment or for more information.
Bob will conduct several CCSA Paint Your Own Pottery technique classes. Check the calendar and be sure to sign up so you can use your new skills for holiday gifts.
Visit our website for a complete calendar of events: www.theartistwithininc.com
These artists work in drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolor, sculpture and photography.
"Creative Artists" is a support group that offers encouragement to promote the development of the arts, as well as contributing to various local charities. Members take pride in their great fellowship and positive critiques and encouragement. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month and often include demonstrations and field trips. The large meeting room at Maring Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., is their "home" with meetings being held from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Member artists have exhibited locally at the Maring Hunt Library, Robin's Nest, and the Blue Bottle and include: Tanya Ray, Mike Fields, Steve Hammond, De Hale, Bud Warnock, Nancy Brown, Sherman Bragg, Barbara Bragg, Christie Schlegel, Rosemary Ray, Era Walker and Robert Seward. The exhibit and sale will run November 1-30, 2007. An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007.
The upper level gallery will feature "Fuse", the encaustic work of BSU art students under the direction of Marilyn Derwenskus. "First Thursday" in the upper gallery will include demonstrations of the encaustic technique of "wax painting".
The Artist Within turns three this month! Stop by Saturday, November 17th for cake and punch and to help us celebrate...thank you for your support the past three years!
It's not too early to schedule that special "Holiday Party"...painting pottery is a great break from the "same ol' party" rut. Call for information or to make a reservation.
Jewelry classes with Heidi J. Hale will take a break during the Holiday Season. Look for new classes in 2008. We continue to stock jewelry making supplies and hope you will stop by and keep those creative juices flowing.
Marti Icenogle will offer Art Clay Silver classes on Saturday, November 3...please check our calendar for details or call us: 765-289-7895.
Kim Anderson offers throwing lessons throughout November...already know how?...rent wheel time. Call to set up an appointment or for more information.
Bob will conduct several CCSA Paint Your Own Pottery technique classes. Check the calendar and be sure to sign up so you can use your new skills for holiday gifts.
Visit our website for a complete calendar of events: www.theartistwithininc.com
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