Short Transparencies in Watercolor by David Mark Townsend at The Artist Within

"Short Transparencies in Watercolor", paintings by local artist David Mark Townsend, will be the featured exhibit for February at the Artist Within.

An opening reception for the artist will be held from 5-8pm on Thursday, February 4th; the reception is free and open to the public.

Mark's fascination with light and transparency is evident in his work. He received his BFA from the University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma in 1977 with a concentration in commercial art. He has worked and traveled throughout the Midwest and into Oregon and has actively participated in Baha'i pilgrimages and musical teaching trips to Israel, the Caribbean, and the Soviet Union. This artist also works in acrylics and tempera and enjoys animation and doing calligraphy. He is currently doing screen-printing with Outfitter Apparel and lives in Dunkirk with his wife Nancy, a native of Parker City.


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Heart of the City Meets Wednesday in New Location!

The Heart of the City (formerly Muncie Downtown Business Council) begins the new year in a new meeting location! The group will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, January 27, at 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Patterson Building.

Please note this is a change of venue from the conference room in the Fisher Building (Star Press building), where the group has met for the past five years. Please pass it on to your friends and peers, and anyone who may not be aware of the venue change.

Immediately following the Heart of the City meeting, the Muncie Arts and Culture Council will meet in the same room to discuss our pursuits of state cultural district designation. Anyone is welcome to stay for that meeting as well.

Along with the change of venue, Heart of the City members can expect a change in the format of the monthly meetings, held on the last Wednesday of every month. Meetings in the coming months will feature speakers and workshops and new business spotlights. In addition to the usual downtown news and events updates, attendees will be encouraged to offer feedback and discussion on current and relevant issues in Downtown Muncie.

Anyone with an interest in Downtown Muncie is encouraged to attend any and all public meetings concerning improvement of our city and the downtown district. Take pride in your community, and get involved as we enter the next stage of redevelopment!

The Heart of the City meets on the LAST Wednesday of every month at 3pm in the Patterson Building ballroom.

For more information visit munciedowntown.com.

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Muncie Gras 2010 Advanced Ticket Locations Announced!

The hottest ticket in town goes on sale January 25th, 2010 at various locations in and around Muncie.

Advanced tickets to Muncie Gras 2010 are $10 ($15 at the gate). Buy your tickets online at www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.com, or at the following locations:


After Dark
Look for their Special Coupon on your Ticket!
3 locations! In Muncie, Marion & Anderson

Party Wizards
corner of McGalliard & Reserve across from Starbucks

JR's Tropical Tan
at the corner of Streeter and Granville in Muncie

Low Bob's Discount Tobacco
all 4 Muncie locations -
on Memorial Dr., Tillotson Ave. East Main St. & Walnut St.

Wine-N-Vine
1524 W. McGalliard in Muncie

Pita Pit
across from Jimmy John's in the Ball State Village

Toys Forever
on Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie

Cirilla's
on McGalliard in Muncie

Victor's Gyros & Pancake House
on S. Tillotson next to Island Tan in Muncie

Mobile Plus - T Mobile
in the Muncie Mall & on Scatterfield Rd. in front of Walmart in Anderson

For more information on Muncie Mardi Gras, visit munciedowntown.com/munciegras. For up-to-the-minute details and announcements, become a fan on Facebook or follow Muncie Gras on twitter @munciegras.

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Muncie Gras Returns to the Streets of Downtown Muncie!!

The largest party of the year returns to the streets of downtown Muncie! The legendary Muncie Gras will be held February 20, 2010 from 7pm-2am along South Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie, Indiana.

Huge heated tents will house all of your favorite bars and some of our favorite active entertainment. The weather is not an obstacle this year; there will be tons of places to get out of the cold and grab a cold one! The mechanical bull is back, the go-go cage, dance party tent, FM Music outdoor stage, Bessie the beer giving cow, belly dancers, drag show, lingerie show, sizzling hot male revue, and tons of live entertainment indoors and out to keep you in the party mood throughout the evening!

Get started on your costume NOW! Costumed revelers can compete two ways this year: first for the best Mardi Gras costume, mask or headpiece and a second contest for the most eco-friendly costume! This one will be judged on most stylish use for recycled materials. $100 first prize and fabulous goodies!

MITS Trolley will provide a safe ride home, running from 7pm-3am to campus and Lyndenbrook hotels. This is a 21 and up event. Tickets go on sale February 1 and are $10 in advance at various locations around town (TBA), or $15 at the gate. Tickets are also available on line at www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.com.

Check munciedowntown.com/munciegras often for entertainment updates, pre-sale ticket locations and MITS Trolley route. Or follow us on twitter @munciegras.

See photos from past Muncie Mardi Gras events here.

Produced by: Muncie Downtown Development

Sponsored by: MSD Recycling and Education Initiative and Bud Light

Brought to you by: WLBC, WERK and MAX and All Access

Vendors who would like to be a part of this year's event should contact Cheryl Crowder @ chercrowder@gmail.com or 765 282-7897

Laissez le bon roulement de périodes ! (Let the good times roll !)


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Cornerstone Center for the Arts Opens Registration for Spring Classes

The Cornerstone Arts Program is excited to introduce its next series of twelve week classes in dance, fitness, visual arts, music, & theatre! Classes start the week of January 25 and continue until April 22. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults and payment plans and financial aid are available. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org.

Youth Classes are offered for children of all ages from infant through 8th grade and include: Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Kindermusik, Group Piano, Youth Drama, Early Art, Youth Art, Art Exploration, and Youth Ceramics. There's something to spark the creativity in every child!

Adult classes for 9th grade and older include: Hip Hop, Ballet, Progressions & Technique, Belly Dance, Tap, Line Dancing, Swing, Indian & Bollywood, Contemporary & Jazz, Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Movement, Acting, Drawing, Fiber Art, Digital Photography, Painting, and Ceramics. These classes are great opportunities for adults to relax and have fun!

In addition, the Cornerstone Arts Program offers private instruction for all ages in the following areas: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Strings, Trumpet, and Saxophone.

Register at www.cornerstonearts.org or pick up a brochure in the building for class details. Call Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 765.281.9503 ext. 15 to receive a brochure in the mail or for additional information.


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Join Your Friends in Downtown Muncie for First Thursday Gallery Walk

So what if it's snowing outside, it's warm indoors at all of Downtown Muncie's art galleries! Meet your friends downtown tonight for the monthly First Thursday gallery walk, January 7, from 5 to 8pm.

The galleries simultaneously launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions and extended hours, live music and light refreshments. This month's exhibits will be opening at the following galleries (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday:

Art and Soul by Phoebe ~ 409 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-0005
The public is invited to the opening reception for a new show at Art & Soul by Phoebe, "Explosion of Art and Fashion," which will take place during First Thursday, January 7, from 5pm to 9pm.

The featured artist this month is Jean McCauley, a well known local artist and member of The Muncie Artist Guild. She is showing her vast array of oils, pastels and photography.

In addition, the gallery is featuring the original designs in fashion of Ann Johnson. These delights in color and design are featured throughout the Gallery, and will be spotlighted in a Fashion Show on January 16th, 1-4pm at the Gallery. At this time, Ann's designs will be joined with the fashions of Town Boutique for a great afternoon of fashion to be modeled by local personalities. Read more...

The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895
The Artist Within in Downtown Muncie will feature a "Consignment Artists Salon" in January. The artists who have work on consignment will be featured on the "gallery wall" through January 30th at the studio, located at 313 S. Walnut Street.

There will be a "First Thursday" opening from 5-8 pm January 7th. Come support local artists with The Artist Within's "buy it-take it" format and "special pricing". Read more...

Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630
Every First Thursday is Redtail Day at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop. Stop in anytime during the day, or during First Thursday in the evening, and help support Redtail Conservancy. You can also make donations online at fortheland.org.

Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775
Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info.

Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-857
Gallery 308 announces a new exhibition entitled "Faces and Places of Muncie," works by local artist Pamela de Marris, will open with a public reception on January's First Thursday, January 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening of this exhibition marks the Gallery's 10th anniversary year. Read more...

Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422
The annual printmaking exhibit will be hung for the month of January at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink was curated by BSU printmaking professors, Sarojini and David Johnson.

An opening reception will be held during the First Thursday monthly event, January 7, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Parking is available on the street and in the Merchants Bank lot across the street. Read more...

Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505
On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505.

In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies.


Please visit all our other downtown Muncie businesses, many have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays. Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com.

Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events. All events and exhibits are subject to change.

Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. If an exhibit or opening is not listed here, is because no information was sent to munciedowntown.com about the event. Please email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com, or fill out the contact form on the website.



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Free Framing & Matting Workshops at Gallery 308 in January

Will you put off framing that nice giclee print you got for Christmas? What about the precious wedding photo that still hasn't been framed? What's your excuse?

If cost is holding you back (i.e. the cost of framing and matting), Gallery 308 has a wonderful offer for you! FREE, hands-on matting & framing workshops will be held at the Gallery throughout January, weekday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30, and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to noon.

In exchange for learning how to do your own framing (it's easier than you may think!), you will be helping the gallery to frame the student art for the February juried student art exhibit for grades K through 12.

Your attendance at the Gallery 308 framing workshops can also earn points for a Delaware County school as the schools compete for the 2010 Art Education Award. The school with the most points will use the $500 award to purchase art materials. The winner will be announced in February.

Help to promote art education in our schools and learn a useful money-saving skill at the same time! To register for a Gallery 308 framing workshop, call Karen Fisher at the Art Mart, 284-2919.

The workshops will take place at Gallery 308, in the Founders Gallery. Gallery 308 is located at 308 East Main Street in downtown Muncie.

Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Thursday. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.


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Explosion of Art and Fashion Exhibit at Art & Soul by Phoebe

The public is invited to the opening reception for a new show at Art & Soul by Phoebe, "Explosion of Art and Fashion," which will take place during First Thursday, January 7, from 5pm to 9pm.

The featured artist this month is Jean McCauley, a well known local artist and member of The Muncie Artist Guild. She is showing her vast array of oils, pastels and photography.

In addition, the gallery is featuring the original designs in fashion of Ann Johnson. These delights in color and design are featured throughout the Gallery, and will be spotlighted in a Fashion Show on January 16th, 1-4pm at the Gallery. At this time, Ann's designs will be joined with the fashions of Town Boutique for a great afternoon of fashion to be modeled by local personalities.

The Gallery features the art of 31 additional artists this month - local, as well as from out of state. Tanglevine Crossing has added beautiful pieces to be displayed. Also there is a vast collection of vintage jewelry, hats and purses for sale.

Vera Mae's Bistro will be catering the First Thursday reception.

Art & Soul by Phoebe is located at 409 S. Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie, Indiana.


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Consignment Artists Salon at The Artist Within in January

The Artist Within in Downtown Muncie will feature a "Consignment Artists Salon" in January. The artists who have work on consignment will be featured on the "gallery wall" through January 30th at the studio, located at 313 S. Walnut Street.

There will be a "First Thursday" opening from 5-8 pm January 7th. Come support local artists with The Artist Within's "buy it-take it" format and "special pricing".


The Artist Within is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am - 6pm, Friday from 11am - 9pm, and Saturday from 11am - 7pm; closed Sunday and Monday.


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"Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink" Print Show on Exhibit at Gordy's

The annual printmaking exhibit will be hung for the month of January at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink was curated by BSU printmaking professors, Sarojini and David Johnson.

"The works are all by Ball State printmakers," noted Sarojini, "including David and I, and our current and former students. Most of the works are woodcuts and etchings."

For those unfamiliar with printmaking techniques, an "etching" or "intaglio," uses a metal plate, which is "etched" with chemicals to produce the desired image. Widely used as a printmaking technique since the Renaissance, it is still a popular method of producing multiple images, often with great detail and color.

This will be the fourth annual print show hosted by the Gordy's at their downtown gallery. "Prints, especially straight from the university setting, are an excellent stepping on point for new or young art patrons," Brian Gordy said of the upcoming exhibit. "Often more reasonably priced than paintings, prints are highly collectible, and if they're properly framed, will last many lifetimes."

The prints in this exhibit also have the prestige of being hand selected by the renowned professors and will include print books as well as the traditional two-dimensional format.

An opening reception will be held during the First Thursday monthly event, January 7, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Parking is available on the street and in the Merchants Bank lot across the street.

Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next to Civic Theatre. In addition to the reception, this exhibit may be viewed during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, through January 30th, or by appointment. For more information, call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.


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"Faces and Places of Muncie" by Pamela de Marris on Exhibit at Gallery 308

Gallery 308 announces a new exhibition entitled "Faces and Places of Muncie," works by local artist Pamela de Marris, will open with a public reception on January's First Thursday, January 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening of this exhibition marks the Gallery's 10th anniversary year.

De Marris is one of the Gallery's original founding members. She has assembled an exhibit that highlights some of the facets of downtown Muncie--its people and places.

About the artist

Pamela de Marris did undergraduate and graduate studies in Photography, Video and Film at Rhode Island School of Design and receiving her M.F.A. in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL. She has taught and lectured about her work and varied photographic techniques at Maine Photographic Workshops, Rockport, ME, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, Universidad De Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia, American Museum Giverny, France and various universities, museums and organizations throughout the USA, South America, Canada, and Europe.

During the past thirty years de Marris has exhibited work at galleries and museums in the USA, Middle East, South America, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Four Fellowships were granted to de Marris by the NEA and one Residency through the International Residency Program in Giverny, France, home of Claude Monet's Gardens.

De Marris has been featured in numerous magazine articles, books and various other publications. Her photo-based artworks are part of several museums and notable permanent collections.

Attendance at Gallery 308 is free. De Marris's exhibit will continue through January 29.

Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Thursday. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575. The Gallery is located at 308 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.


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Ring In the New Year in the Streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana!

Be part of Downtown’s best New Year’s Celebration ever! Featuring a Unity Walk from the County Courthouse to the New Year's Eve festivities at Walnut and Charles Street in Downtown Muncie.

Festivities begin at 10:30pm, followed by a midnight “Times Square” ball drop and fireworks and heated indoor kids’ activities.

New Year's Eve in Downtown Muncie is sponsored by PhyTx Gears, Indiana Michigan Power, Advanced Signs and Graphics, Muncie Sanitary District, and Downtown Development.



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Muncie Action Plan Seeks Public Opinion - That Means YOU!!

The Muncie Action Plan needs you! This is your community, get involved and make your voice heard as we identify what is important to Muncie's future. Come to one of five public meetings Dec.1, 2 or 3. See below for meeting times and places. MITS will provide free bus service to all the public meeting locations.

This may be the only plan that is being developed by the community, for the community through Public Input Meetings that will allow us to express our values and aspirations for Muncie.

Through a process of talking to fellow citizens in small groups (8-12 people) your thoughts will be captured and form the basis of a plan which will guide the City for years to come.

These meetings will begin with a full overview of the process and then break into small groups of 8 - 12 where you will share your ideas with neighbors and colleagues in a personal, meaningful, and directed process. All information will be collected by a facilitator.

The final product - The Muncie Action Plan - will serve as a blueprint for the future and will include specific - and implementable - action steps for short term and mid-term projects.This will not only capture the values and hopes, but provide an action plan, it will be the basis for planning for the City in the years to come. Part of this effort will identify priorities for spending Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds for the next five years.

Whether you live here, work here, or both; whether you have been here your entire life or just a few months - please don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting project that will guide Muncie's future.

Muncie Action Plan Public Input Meetings:
Dec. 1 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hospital Auditorium
Dec. 2 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Southside HS Cafeteria
Dec. 2 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Career Center Presidents Room
Dec. 3 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Forest Park
Dec. 3 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Northside Cafeteria

Visit the MAP facebook page, or cityofmuncie.com for more information.

This is a valuable and meaningful way to spend your time and we encourage you to make a commitment to attend. Please forward to everyone you know who lives, works and/or plays in Muncie!

Click here to download a PDF to print and post, or pass around.

You Are Muncie - Let Your Voice Be Heard!



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Farmers Market at Minnetrista Continues Through Winter

Farmers Market at Minnetrista will continue during the winter months, December through April, on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - noon.

Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, winter produce, baked goods, coffee and more! While you're here, visit the Orchard Shop at Minnetrista and try our fresh pressed apple cider. Pick up a Cider Club Card and buy 11 gallons and receive your 12th gallon free!

These special winter dates will be held inside Minnetrista.

For more information visit www.minnetrista.net or call (765) 282-4848.


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"A Time For Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre

Muncie Civic Theatre presents A Time For Christmas on the Mainstage Theatre, December 4th-6th, and 10th-13th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the two Sunday matinees on December 6th and 13th are at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students.

This Broadway-style musical is an imaginative adventure throughout time where we learn the true meaning of Christmas. This is a story of hope and the opportunity to change one's life for the better. Audiences will experience music and drama that capture the wonder of Christmas for the whole family.

A Time For Christmas features live musical performances, under the direction of Dr. Michael Williamson, and a cast of more than 70 community members under the direction of Laura Williamson. Join us as we celebrate the holiday season!

Tickets can now be purchased online at www.munciecivic.org or by calling 288.PLAY or by stopping by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie.

Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.



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"Sanders Family Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Sanders Family Christmas in the Studio Theatre, December 4th-5th, 11th-13th, & 17th-19th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on December 13th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.

In this sequel to the ever popular hit Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory. It's Christmas Eve, 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited them to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, getting the congregation into the down home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders' own, are shipped off to World War II.

More than two dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devote Sanders family keep the audience laughing, clapping and singing along with bluegrass Christmas favorites. Richly entertaining, this wildly infections musical brings cheer to audiences eager to see how their friends from Smoke on the Mountain have been getting along.

Tickets can now be purchased online at www.munciecivic.org or by calling 288.PLAY or by stopping by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the show for cash walk-in sales only.

Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.


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Muncie Children's Museum is Free on the Three

The Muncie Children's Museum is moving its Free Saturdays to the third Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., starting November 21, 2009 and going throughout 2010.

Free Saturdays began in 2006 as an outreach to offer families, especially those at-risk populations in our community an opportunity to visit the museum. Free Saturdays directly impact youth by providing educational exhibits and programs at a free admission price.

Since the inception of Free Saturdays in 2006, more than 18,000 people have taken part of free admission to the museum. So far, in 2009 we have welcomed more than 4,600 visitors through the doors of the Muncie Children's Museum during Free Saturdays.

Through continued support from Muncie-area businesses, philanthropic organizations and East Central Indiana supporters the Muncie Children's Museum has been able to continue our mission by providing free admission during our Free Saturdays for the residents of East Central Indiana.

For more information about Free Saturdays at the Muncie Children's Museum, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.

The Muncie Children's Museum was founded in 1977, as a hands-on, educational and innovative museum for children. The museum is aimed at bringing educational and interactive entertainment to the children of East Central Indiana. The museum's exhibits are designed to be fun, raise questions, provoke interest and stimulate curiosity. The museum is located at 515 S. High St. in downtown Muncie. Museum hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 per person ages 1 - 100.


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Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be turned into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 to 3:30 pm for the annual Candy Cane Lane!

Children can enjoy crafts, presents, entertainment, and visit with Santa. All children will get to visit with Santa and receive a free toy for the holidays! Last year over 1,200 visitors enjoyed this exciting event.

The event is free and open to the public, so come out and celebrate the holidays!



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Cardinal Greenway Hosts Annual Turkey Trot

Move your feet so others can eat! Cardinal Greenway will host the annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, on the Cardinal Greenway. Registration opens 7:30a.m., Walk/Run begins 8:00 a.m. at the Wysor Street Depot, 700 E. Wysor, Muncie.

Cardinal Home Medical and Kohl’s are proud to sponsor the annual non-competitive run and walk. The event offers a variety of distances, refreshments, and family time.

Turkey Trot provides a fun, family-friendly event to show off the Greenways to visiting family and friends; not to mention a great way to build up an appetite – or burn a few extra calories before the big meal!

Pre-registration is $7.00/person or $12.00/family (family = living in same household). Pre-registrations must be received by 4:00 p.m. November 20, 2009.

Registration day of event is $10.00/person or $15.00/family (family = living in same household)

One non-perishable food item per participant is also required as part of the registration fee. All collected items will benefit Christian Ministries.

Registration forms are available at the Wysor Street Depot, Muncie Visitor’s Bureau, YMCA, and online at www.cardinalgreenways.org.

Turkey Trot is hosted by Cardinal Greenway and sponsored by Cardinal Home Medical of New Castle and Kohl’s.

For more information, please contact Cardinal Greenway at 765-287-0399.


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"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at Muncie Civic Theatre

Muncie Civic Theatre presents "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" in the Studio Theatre, November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, & 21. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on November 15th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.

"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" focuses on an embittered academic couple who gradually draw a younger couple, freshly arrived from the Midwest, into their games of marital love-hatred. The play is a dramatic blood sport fought with words rather than weapons and is a powerful display of human nature. This was Edward Albee's first full-length play and his first to appear on Broadway, and is considered by many to be his greatest dramatic achievement, as well as a central work in the contemporary American theatre.


Featuring Tom Cherry, Lisa Etchison, Ryan Lash, and Erica Dumond as the cast with direction by Bill Wilkison.

Tickets can now be purchased online at www.munciecivic.org or by calling 288.PLAY or by stopping by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the show for cash walk-in sales only.

Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information.

What: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

When: November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21
Where: Muncie Civic Theatre Studio, 222 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305

Who: Open to the public.
Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for students


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