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Monday, February 14, 2005
Downtown News
DOWNTOWN NEWS !!!!
Enjoy Edible Science Month at the Muncie Children's Museum
Visit the Muncie Children's Museum and experience something new everyday. Daily programming is held Tuesday - Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. February is Edible Science month and all activities include conducting experiments with every day food.
From Mark DiFabio: it’s time for the next downtown focus ad in the newspaper—please get with him for your news updates and ad changes. 213-5760
Mitchell Place Gallery is partnering with the Ball State University Library’s Archives and Special Collections to exhibit a set of photographs depicting local African American history. This special exhibit , Celebrating Local African American History: Photos from the Middletown Archives is a part of the Gallery’s celebration of Black History Month and will be on display from February 2-15 at the Gallery, 301 S. Walnut, Suite 102 in Muncie.
February
Mitchell Place Gallery, for 10 weeks from 6-8pm: will be the site for Oil Painting classes given by Karen Fisher. Cost $125 (supplies not included). Sign up today! Call 284-2919 to enroll or, e-mail: artmartyr3@aol.com
Gordy’s: special art exhibit by Margie Prim called “As I See It”
the Artist Within: featuring Mark Gardner exhibits his paintings, mixed media drawings and other mediums.
the Artist Within: each Wednesday from 3:30-5pm for 8 weeks classes by local potter Toren Scott, teaching Introduction to Hand built Ceramics. Fee $125 which includes all materials, studio fees and firing.
Artworks Gallery: Really Red February, the month of love is highlighted by works in red inspirations from the artist. It’s a must see!
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Friday February 11th
DOC’S Black Cloud Theory
Muncie Children's Museum: Club Soda: Dancing Raisins
Read the story “The Seven Silly Eaters” by Mary Ann Hoberman and conduct an experiment to make raisins dance. Then, enjoy a raisin snack.
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Saturday February 12th
DOC’S Artka
Centerstage: 9:00 Drama Queen, the all-girl band that opened last summer for Kansas and Peter Framton at the End-of-Summer Jam, are playing this Saturday. They are a great rock-and-roll cover band playing everything from Heart to Led Zepplin. Show time is 9pm and tickets are $6.
Muncie Children's Museum: Peanut Butter: Oils in Foods
Conduct an experiment getting the oil out of nuts to make peanut butter. Then, try the peanut butter on crackers.
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Sunday, February 13th
Muncie Children's Museum: Corn Starch: A Fun Putty
Turn cornstarch into fun putty to play with.
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Tuesday February 15th
DOC’S Battle of the Bands
Muncie Children's Museum: Syrups: Optical Action
Participate in an experiment showing how some syrup is optically active and separate white light into colored light. Try maple syrup.
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Wednesday, February 16th
Muncie Children's Museum: Fruit: No More Browning
Learn how to stop fruit from browning and enjoy a fruit snack.
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Thursday February 17
Mitchell Place Gallery: Opening reception, 2nd Annual Juried Student Art Show, Grades K-12,
Opens February 16 and runs through February 25., featuring 78 student artists
DOC’S Nocturna
Muncie Children's Museum: Fruit Juice: Testing for Iron
Learn what a precipitate is and help with an experiment testing juices for iron. Then, try some fruit juices.
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Friday, February 18
DOC’S: No Exit (6 p.m.) and The Annex (9 p.m.),
Muncie Children's Museum: Celery: Water in Stems
Help examine an experiment showing how water moves up stems. After, enjoy a celery and peanut butter snack.
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Saturday, February 19th
DOC’S : Knot-A-Kloo
Muncie Children's Museum: Ice Cream Tasting: Collecting Data
Help the staff conduct an ice cream taste testing experiment. Then, enjoy a small sundae.
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Sunday, February 20th
Muncie Children's Museum: Dried Fruit: Make a Necklace
Observe the differences between dried fruit and regular fruit. Make an edible necklace to take home.
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Monday, February 21st Presidents Day
DOC’S: Karaoke with Deb Blackburn
Muncie Children's Museum Normally closed on Mondays, the Muncie Children's Museum will be open on Monday, February 21, 2005 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for President's Day.
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Tuesday February 22nd
DOC’S: Sonja White, a well known comedienne who's been on Comedy Central, will be entertaining doctors after the meeting of the Delaware County Medical Society. They doors will be open to the public at 7:45 for the show which starts at 8:00. It should be a fun night.
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Wednesday, February 23rd
DOC’S Singer/Songwriter Showcase
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March
First Thursday: Gordy Fine Art & Framing: feature artist Bette Graham. Public is invited to a reception from 5-8pm March 3rd.
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