Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Muncie Civic Theatre Audition Announcement
Muncie Civic Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 1:00pm on the Main Stage at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main Street in downtown Muncie. The shows being cast from this audition include the Rock & Roll musical FOOTLOOSE, the gothic horror drama FRANKENSTEIN and THE HOT JAZZ CABARET featuring songs from the Ragtime and Early Jazz Era of Amercian popular music. There is no experience necessary to audition for shows at Muncie Civic, but we do ask each person auditioning to prepare a short song, monologue, poem or story to recite from memory or their initial audition. Those under consideration for specific roles may be asked to read from a script or learn a piece of music from one of the shows. No appointments are necessary and auditioners will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. For more information call 765-288-7529 x3.
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Living Lightly Fair This Weekend
Bring the family to the Living Lightly Fair this weekend at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Muncie, Indiana, on June 2-3, 2007 (map below). Fair hours are Saturday, June 2nd: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 3rd: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Living Lightly Fair is aimed at educating and inspiring homeowners and commuters of East Central Indiana about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations. The fair is free to attend and will offer a wide variety of activities for all audiences, from children to adults, and from serious environmentalists to homeowners curious about how to lighten their impact on the earth. The fair has been timed to coincide with the annual Garden Fair at nearby Minnetrista, so consider making a weekend of it by visiting both events. And don't forget about the weekly Farmer's Market at Minnetrista on Saturday morning!
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Weekly Downtown E-News 5/25/2007
DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Downtown Farm Stand opened yesterday at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets. The natural food store and grocery will be open one day a week through June - Thursdays from 10-7 - to allow us to finish up some store projects and some field planting. In July we plan to have a grand opening with a complete selection of products from local organic and sustainable producers, and responsible regional organic producers. For more information: www.ringfamilyfarm.com. A few more volunteers are still needed to be Downtown tour guides for the BSU Orientation parents. For more information, please call Downtown Development at 282-7897. A training session for "orienteers" will be June 4 at 4:00pm in the Downtown Development office. Free Friday Night Movies Downtown begin on June 1. This year the movies will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development building, 407 S. Walnut. All movies will begin at dusk. Not-for-profit groups will be handling the concession stands -- popcorn, candy bars and other movie goodies. See below for upcoming movies. MAY EVENTS : 26th - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free Admission all day. Learn all about caring for race horses at special programs presented by the Kentucky Derby Museum at 11 am & 1 pm. 26th - Doc's presents an intimate concert with Jennie DeVoe at 9:00. Tickets $10. 26th Minnetrista Making Miniatures 1-2:30pm. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. 26th Minnetrista Building Challenge 2:30-3:30pm. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. 30th - Minnetrista: Homeschool Workshop--Wetland Wisdom 1-3pm. There is a small admission charge for students; Parents, FREE. Registration deadline: Friday, March 23. 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday - Free Admission all day. Don't miss "Music On The Move" with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra at 11 a.m. Free Saturdays are sponsored by Muncie Sunrise Rotary in memory of Pat Moore. 31st - Cornerstone for the Arts: Cook and Belle, Carl Storie, Sonny Johnson and others will take part in "A Concert of Substance" a fund-raiser for YWCA @ 7pm MAY ONGOING : 1-31st ArtWorks Gallery: features Earl Conn his exhibit is titled "On the Road in Indiana." Opening reception Thurs. 5/3 from 5:30-8:00pm. 1-31st Muncie Children's Museum - Pre-School Clubs. Train Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Dino Club meets on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Messy Stuff Art Club meets on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. Registration is required. May 5-26 for May Market at Minnetrista. Shop the Market each Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Shop early for the best selection of bedding plants, cut flowers, eggs, meats, and more! WIC vouchers and Senior Farmers Market vouchers are accepted. See you at the Market! May 19-Aug 19th Minnetrista features: Little Builders--explore the world of construction. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. Through June 24th - Take a journey along the Wabash River with local artists David Dale and Jim Faulkner. Minnetrista will host River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash March 24- June 24. For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net. Thru August 31st Minnestrista: the history of White River. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. JUNE EVENTS: 1st - 3rd - Minnetrista Garden Fair, Fri. and Sat. 8am-4pm Sun 10am-3pm. Free admission. 1st - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Happy Feet." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office. 1st - Deadline for registration into Cornerstone Arts Program's summer session. Call 765-281-9503 or register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. 1st - Muncie Children's Museum Friends and Family Fun Night featuring "Celebrating Safe Communities" in honor of National Safety Month, 3-7pm. 2nd - The YWCA and Take Five Community Outreach will be holidng a $1 a Bag Rummage Sale at the Muncie YWCA, 310 E Charles Street-- 8:30 am until 2:30 pm . 2nd - Living Lightly Fair, 8am - 4:30pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. The fair is free to the public, and will offer a wide variety of activities for all audiences, from children to adults, and from serious environmentalists to homeowners curious about how to lighten their impact on the earth. Visit www.livinglightlyfair.rg. 2nd - Minnetrista presents Radio Disney Artist Jordan Pruitt in the first concert of Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public 2nd - Cardinal Greenways will celebrate National Trails Day with the 2007 Greenway 5k Run/Walk on June 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event begins and ends at the Historic Wysor Street Depot, 700 E. Wysor St. Registration forms are available at the Depot or on-line at www.cardinalgreenways.org. 3rd - Living Lightly Fair, 9:30am - 4:30pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. The fair is free to the public, and will offer a wide variety of activities for all audiences, from children to adults, and from serious environmentalists to homeowners curious about how to lighten their impact on the earth. Visit www.livinglightlyfair.rg. 8th - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office. 15th - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Step Up." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office. 22nd - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Dreamgirls." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office. 29th - Free Friday Night Movies Downtown featuring "Open Season." Movies begin at dusk and will be shown on the south wall of the Downtown Development office. JUNE ONGOING : 1-30th Artist Within features Andrew Chambers: digital and traditional pieces will be exhibited. 2nd-Sept 3 Minnetrista: GPS Adventures - Explore the latest craze in technology with GPS Adventures. Find out how global positioning systems are used not only for serious business, but for fun and recreation. (765) 282-4848. 5th - July 13th - Downtown Muncie tours for parents of BSU orientation students. The parents will be dropped off Downtown on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:50am, between June 5th and July 13th. 11th - July 26th - The Cornerstone Arts Program is excited to introduce its summer classes, which will run from June 11th-July 26th. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Cornerstone Center for the Arts announces (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program for students 4th-12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. Deadline June 1st. Through June 24th - Take a journey along the Wabash River with local artists David Dale and Jim Faulkner. Minnetrista will host River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash March 24- June 24. For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net. Through Aug 19th Minnetrista features: Little Builders--explore the world of construction. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. Through August 31st Minnestrista: the history of White River. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. ************************************************************ 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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Danners Books*Gifts*Yarns Moving to New Location
Danner's is moving! Susan has just turned 60 and Dottie is 82 - we want to simplify our business a bit. We are moving back to our old neighbourhood, into the Tillotson Plaza, by Coffee Junkiez and SkyLine Chili, across from Marsh. Our new spot is really bright and sunny and has manageable property taxes. We have decided to carry fewer general books, but we will always specialize in special orders and special service. Our Knitting Nook and local artists' Gift Shop are going strong and fit our plans for a less competitive business future. You will all notice our website expand for online ordering and Danner's will also focus even more on being a hub for Muncie's creative community by offering more classes, workshops, book clubs, knitting groups, and other family events. Our new address will be 744 South Tillotson Avenue, in Muncie, and our hours will be Tuesdays through Thurdays from Noon to 7:00 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Private classes and lessons will be held on Mondays. Please watch for our opening date and join us to celebrate our progress! *Danner's features a unique local artists' Gift Shop, fine yarns and accessories in our Knitting Nook, journals, classes, workshops, book clubs, and knitting groups. We specialize in special orders and special service. Danner's has been a locally owned and operated independent business since 1975.
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Downtown Tour Guides Needed for BSU Orientation
A few more volunteers are still needed to act as Downtown tour guides for the parents of Ball State University orientation students, when they visit Downtown Muncie again this year. Parents will be dropped off Downtown on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:50am, between June 5th and July 13th. Genny Gordy and Cheryl Crowder will give all "orienteers" a training session on Monday June 4th- 4pm. at the Downtown Development office, 407 S. Walnut Street. If they are unable to attend on Monday, they might consider taking the tour with the parents on Tuesday @ 10:40am. @ Muncie Civic Theater. The following dates are still open, in need of volunteer tour guides: Friday, June 8 Thursday, June 14 Wednesday, June 20 Thursday, June 21 Friday, June 22 Thursday, June 28 Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 To see the complete list of dates, times and current volunteers, please download the signup sheet from the following link: http://www.munciedowntown.com/DBC/2007Orientation.pdf If you are interested in helping out, please call Genny Gordy at 284-8422 or Cheryl Crowder at 289-7897. Please take the time if you can, we need lots of volunteers! The tours are lots of fun, and the parents last year loved it. Here is some more information, if you'd like to take part: BSU Orientation Dates: Tuesdays Wednesday and Thursdays: 22 days June 5-8, 19-22, 26-29 July 3-6 and 10-13 Drop off at Muncie Civic Theater @10:40 Return to Campus @ 11:50 Muncie Visitors Bureau has put together Downtown information bags for parents. If you have any printed materials you'd like to make available to the orientation parents, you can bring them to Muncie Civic Theatre, which will be the drop-off and pickup point for the parents. Additionally, discount cards will be given to the parents to use when they return to Muncie for Family Weekend Sept. 28-30, and daily drawings will be held for gift baskets. If you would like to donate an item or items to add to the daily giveaway, please contact Cheryl or Genny. BSU is working on welcome banners for Walnut St. Artwork will be made available on munciedowntown.com for Downtown businesses and residents who want to print out their own signs to put in their windows. Folks are also encouraged to decorate in red and white themes for window displays and flowerboxes throughout the visitation period. It was pointed out that the parents want to buy things that say "Muncie". Postcards, tee-shirts, cups, mugs, ect. Inexpensive souvenirs are great! The students move into town on August 16th. First day of classes are August 20th.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
2007 Greenway 5k Run/Walk
Cardinal Greenways will celebrate National Trails Day with the 2007 Greenway 5k Run/Walk on June 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event begins and ends at the Historic Wysor Street Depot, 700 E. Wysor St. Registration forms are available at the Depot or on-line at www.cardinalgreenways.org. The event features a 5K competitive run and a NON-COMPETITIVE 5K walk. Come experience the Cardinal and White River Greenways and celebrate National Trails Day!
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OPEN THURSDAY - Natural Food Store Downtown
The Downtown Farm Stand - "Taking a Stand For Sustainable, Local, and Organic Food" A Complete (eventually) Natural Food Store and Grocery will open this Thursday at 125 E Main St - Downtown Muncie, at the corner of Main and Mulberry St. www.ringfamilyfarm.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have finally done it! We will be open Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with, for now, a limited selection of outstanding local, organic, or sustainable products. Through June we will be open one day a week - Thursdays - to allow us to finish up some store projects and some field planting. In July we plan to have a grand opening with a complete selection of products from local organic and sustainable producers, and responsible regional organic producers. Be patient with us as we grow, we had to get final health department and building inspector approval before we could put the word out about the store, so we apologize for not being able to give more notice. An LLC partnership between myself and Tom Gordy, we are going to make sure to uphold strict sustainable and organic standards - more strict than the USDA, and we will ALWAYS support and give preference to area local sustainable and organic farmers. When I told local farmer and quality food producer Bobby Johnson about our plans and how farmers were going to come first he said, "well, you understand, you've bled with the rest of us." We had been discussing how long we have needed such an outlet locally and how hard it is to sell your products when you are excluded from area stores. When local products are not available, we will fill in the gaps with products from Organic Valley, and Eden foods only, as these companies have regional mid west production, are they are the only companies that are truly upholding strict standards and paying farmers what they deserve. Products you can get at the store Thursday... Trader's Point Creamery - Several of their products have won national awards for outstanding quality...we think you'll agree and we are proud to bring them to Muncie... All products are certified organic and from grass fed cows ...The farm is near Zionsville. Whole Milk Outstanding Chocolate Milk Award winning Drinkable Yogurts - Wild Berry, Banana Mango, and Whole Milk flavored Fromage Blanc Cheese - soft spreadable cheeses in two flavors - Garden Herb and Mildly Spicy Cottage Cheese Fresh Mozzarella - a seasonal special product. Award winning Fleur de La Terre artisan cheese - a flavorful mild white cheese that is extremely versatile. Ice Cream - Chocolate, Vanilla, and Raspberry - What can I say, excellent product. The chocolate is best I have had. Ground Beef - Certified organic from grass fed cows - naturally low in healthy fats. Swiss Connection - Clay County This is a 100 % grass fed farm and creamery that uses all organic methods and produces superior cheeses and meat products. We will carry many different flavors of their outstanding cheese line - you've never had cheese this good before! Once again we are proud to bring them to Muncie. Cheese Chili Chipotle Grasen Colby Gouda Garlic and Herb Hoosier Habanero Jergerlehner Swiss Pazia Parmesan Hoosier Jalapeno X-Sharp Mayberry Cheddar Kaese Tomato Basil Jack Bacon Jack Meats Pork Sausage Ground Beef Boneless Sirloin Eggs Quality free range pastured eggs from healthy chickens - we will use a variety of quality producers to keep the store stocked with this popular product, we hope mostly to use the Johnson's Natural Harvest eggs from the Johnson family in Henry county. Ring Family Farm Baby Lettuce mix Baby Spinach Baby Chard Scallions Strawberries and a lot more to come! Gordy's Bell Creek Farm Radishes Green Onions Arugula Mustard Fresh Garlic Maybe Honey For Ring Family Farm C.S.A. and farm membership customers You may now begin to pick up products from our farm at the store! Simply show up and pick out what you want from our farm and it will be deducted from your account. Last years CSA members, we will get your totals to you ASAP, feel free to show up Thursday and I can tell you what your balance is there, but we will e-mail them as well. We will also have our eggs for our CSA farm members. That's about it for now, Dave & Sara Ring Ring Family Farm www.ringfamilyfarm.com 765-789-4489
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Registration Continues for Summer Classes at Cornerstone
Registration continues for the Cornerstone Arts Program's summer session, which will run from June 11th-July 26th. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts. Youth (K-8th Grade) classes include: Youth Dance, Youth Hip Hop, Youth Tap, Youth Art, Youth Jewelry Making, Youth Ceramics, World Percussion, Musical Improvisation, Vocal Workshop, Rhythm & Art, Group Piano, Ballet classes, Kindermusik(R), Youth Drama, Creative Writing, Baby Sign Language, Performance Workshop, and Martial Arts. Adult (8th Grade-Adult) classes include: Hip Hop Aerobics, Beginning and Intermediate Hip Hop, Dance & Fitness, Belly Dance, Scrapbooking, Paperworks, Art Exploration, Drawing, Painting, Portraitures, Digital Photo, Calligraphy, Adult Ceramics, Jewelry Making, Printmaking, Bookmaking, World Percussion, Musical Improvisation, Rhythm & Art, Vocal Workshop, Creative Writing Workshop, Basic Sign Language, Beginning Acting, Theatre & Writing, and Martial Arts. In addition, the Cornerstone Arts Program offers private instruction for all ages in the following areas: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Strings, Trumpet, Saxophone, and American Sign Language. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. * What: Open registration for Summer Classes * When: June 11th-July 26th * Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305 * Who: Open to the public. Call Cornerstone Center for the Arts 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.
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Special Exhibit at Gallery 308 in June
Gallery 308 and Jack's Camera Shop Combine to Exhibit Special Photography Collection June 7-9 Gallery 308 announces that a new three-day exhibit for June 7 - 9, 2007. The exhibit is presented by Jack's Camera Shop and consists of a special collection of photographs. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery, 308 East Main Street in downtown Muncie . The public is welcome; admission is free. The following artists' works are represented in the exhibit: Ansel Adams, Jack Spencer, Ruth Bernhard, Brett Weston, David C. Halliday, Louis Sahuc, Josephine Sacabo, Mona Kuhn, Shelby Lee Adams, Herman Leonard, Robert Doisneau, Jan Saudek, Fonville Winans, Jock Sturges, Yousuf Karsh, Mary Ellen Mark, Dan Burkholder, Raymond Meeks Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
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Dance Classes at Muncie Ballet Studio
On Your Toes - Grade 1-3 Ever wonder how a ballerina dances on her toes? Learn ballet with a spin and some sparkle. A ballet class designed for children grade 1-3 Thursdays in June & July 5-6 pm class fee $36 monthly. Ballerina Belle - Age 3-5 Ballet tutus, tip toes and twinkle Ballet class for children age 3-5 Tuesdays in June & July 5:15-6pm class fee $36 monthly. Fairies and Firesprite - Age 6 and up Who can really talk to fairies? Join Miss Lisa and learn about fairies, Firesprites and dance in a new children's production of "The Fairy Ring" Registration June 23 10:00am Children 5 and up. Fairy experience not required. Pointe Shoes and Pirouettes - Grade 6 & up Have you been dancing for a while? Why not make an impact when you return to dance in the fall? Join this class and bring your flexibility, extension, turns, jumps and pointe work to a new level. Tuesday & Thursdays 6-7:30 June & July Class Fee $75 monthly. Lisa Love, Director Muncie Ballet Studio 765-282-1480 www.MuncieBallet.org
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Reminder: DBC Meeting and Mixer This Week
Mark your calendars for the next Muncie Downtown Business Council meeting this Wednesday, May 23, at 3:00 pm in The Star Press conference room at 345 S. High Street. Friends and residents of downtown are also invited to join us for a "Meet the Members" mixer on the following evening, Thursday, May 24th, from 5 to 7pm at the Fickle Peach on Charles Street. You need not be a member to attend the meetings, and Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to take the time to attend. Meetings typically last one hour. Please take the time to attend the meeting and/or the mixer to learn all about the Downtown Business Council, and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood. 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. One free drink voucher for the mixer will be given to anyone who attends the meeting on the previous day. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, and discover what DBC can do for you. Please come by, and bring a friend! Future mixers will be held throughout the year at various restaurants and clubs in downtown Muncie. Stay tuned for details. The DBC values the input of everyone downtown! Please spread the word, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be.
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Friday, May 18, 2007
New Director at Downtown Development
Downtown Muncie is proud to welcome Jamaal Bell, who has accepted the position of Executive Director for Downtown Development. Jamaal has been an active attendee at the Muncie Downtown Business Council meetings, and we are very much looking forward to working with him in the continued growth of Downtown Muncie. Welcome aboard!
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Free Friday Night Movies Return to Downtown
Downtown Development is proud to announce its fifth season of "Free Friday Night Movies Downtown". These currently released movies are offered free of charge to the public, outside every Friday in June July and August at dusk. Free Friday Night Movies will move to a new viewing location this year to accommodate the expanding need for parking Downtown on Friday evenings. We will be showing movies on the south wall of the Downtown Development office, in the middle of the 400 block of Walnut St. This lot is located directly to the west of the new office construction on the corner of Walnut and Charles St. For the last four years, Downtown Development has been able to offer these movies with the help of several community partnerships. Each week a different not-for-profit organization acts as our volunteer group for set-up and tear down, as well as concession sales. Any profit that is generated from concession sales is shared between Downtown Development and that evening's contributing organization. With this arrangement, fourteen not-for-profit groups benefit from the effort and Downtown Development is able to capture the production assistance we need to make the movies happen each week. When available, we will provide approximately one hour of live entertainment prior to show time from a variety of local volunteer entertainers. In the past we have featured bellydancers, squaredancers, bands, variety acts and more. If your not for profit organization or entertainment group would like to volunteer for Free Friday Night Movies, please contact Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897.
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Weekly Downtown E-News 5/18/07
Note from the webmaster - The mailing list appears to be working again. Thanks for your patience over the last few weeks, while we sorted out the technical difficulties. The Muncie Downtown Business Council will have a meeting next Wednesday, May 23rd, at 3pm in the Star Press Conference Room. Downtown Business Council is open to anyone, and not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend. Please spread the word, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be! The following evening, the Downtown Business Council will host a "Meet the Members" mixer on Thursday, May 24th, from 5 to 7pm at the Fickle Peach on Charles Street. One free drink voucher will be given to anyone who attends the monthly Downtown Business Council meeting the day before, on Wednesday, May 23rd, at 3:00 in the Star Press conference room, 345 S. High Street in Downtown Muncie. MAY EVENTS : 17th - Local author Donald Charles Lacy will sign copies of his newest book, "More Fast Food for the Soul," from 4 to 7pm at Danner's Books. For more information, call Susan Danner, 288-1122. 18th Cardinal Greenways Ride Your Bike to Work Day 19th Minnetrista Water Garden How-to 1-2pm. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. 20th - Heartland Stage Company presents "Death in Them Thar Hills" at 5:30 pm at Vera Mae's. The performance will be a fundraiser for the Heartland Stage Company. For reservations and information, call Vera Mae's at (765) 747-04941. 23rd - The Downtown Business Council will meet Wednesday, March 28th, at 3:00 p.m. in the conference room at The Star Press building, 345 S. High St. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to attend. 24th - Downtown Business Council "Meet the Members" mixer, from 5 to 7 pm at the Fickle Peach. 26th - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday. Free Admission all day. Learn all about caring for race horses at special programs presented by the Kentucky Derby Museum at 11 am & 1 pm. 26th Minnetrista Making Miniatures 1-2:30pm. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. 26th Minnetrista Building Challenge 2:30-3:30pm. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. 30th - Minnetrista: Homeschool Workshop?Wetland Wisdom 1-3pm. There is a small admission charge for students; Parents, FREE. Registration deadline: Friday, March 23. 31st - Muncie Children's Museum - Free Family Saturday - Free Admission all day. Don't miss "Music On The Move" with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra at 11 a.m. Free Saturdays are sponsored by Muncie Sunrise Rotary in memory of Pat Moore. 31st - Cornerstone for the Arts: Cook and Belle, Carl Storie, Sonny Johnson and others will take part in ?A Concert of Substance? a fund-raiser for YWCA @ 7pm MAY ONGOING : The Cornerstone Arts Program is excited to introduce its summer classes, which will run from June 11th-July 26th. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts. Register online at HYPERLINK "http://www.cornerstonearts.org/" t "_blank" www.cornerstonearts.org. Cornerstone Center for the Arts announces (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program for students 4th-12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. Deadline June 1st. 1-31st ArtWorks Gallery: features Earl Conn his exhibit is titled ?On the Road in Indiana.? Opening reception Thurs. 5/3 from 5:30-8:00pm. 1-31st Muncie Children's Museum - Pre-School Clubs. Train Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Dino Club meets on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 am. Messy Stuff Art Club meets on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am. Registration is required. May 5-26 for May Market at Minnetrista. Shop the Market each Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Shop early for the best selection of bedding plants, cut flowers, eggs, meats, and more! WIC vouchers and Senior Farmers Market vouchers are accepted. See you at the Market! May 19-Aug 19th Minnetrista features: Little Builders?explore the world of construction. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. Through June 24th - Take a journey along the Wabash River with local artists David Dale and Jim Faulkner. Minnetrista will host River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash March 24- June 24. For more information on this exhibit or Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net. Thru August 31st Minnestrista: the history of White River. Call (765) 213-3549 for information. UPCOMING IN JUNE: 2nd The YWCA and Take Five Community Outreach will be holidng a $1 a Bag Rummage Sale at the Muncie YWCA, 310 E Charles Street-- 8:30 am until 2:30 pm . 2nd Minnetrista 2-4pm Radio Disney Quest 2nd Minnetrista Garden Fair 8am-4pm 3rd Minnetrista Garden Fair 1am-3pm June 2nd-Sept 3 Minnetrista: GPS Adventures Artist Within offers Summer Art Camps for 6-8 year olds, July 9-13. Clay Camp Intermediate for 9-12 year olds, July 16-20 1-30th Artist Within features Andrew Chambers: digital and traditional pieces will be exhibited. ************************************************************ 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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Cornerstone Center for the Arts Opens Registration for Summer Classes
The Cornerstone Arts Program is excited to introduce its summer classes, which will run from June 11th-July 26th. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Youth (K-8th Grade) classes include: Youth Dance, Youth Hip Hop, Youth Tap, Youth Art, Youth Jewelry Making, Youth Ceramics, World Percussion, Musical Improvisation, Vocal Workshop, Rhythm & Art, Group Piano, Ballet classes, Kindermusik®, Youth Drama, Creative Writing, Baby Sign Language, Performance Workshop, and Martial Arts. Adult (8th Grade-Adult) classes include: Hip Hop Aerobics, Beginning and Intermediate Hip Hop, Dance & Fitness, Belly Dance, Scrapbooking, Paperworks, Art Exploration, Drawing, Painting, Portraitures, Digital Photo, Calligraphy, Adult Ceramics, Jewelry Making, Printmaking, Bookmaking, World Percussion, Musical Improvisation, Rhythm & Art, Vocal Workshop, Creative Writing Workshop, Basic Sign Language, Beginning Acting, Theatre & Writing, and Martial Arts. In addition, the Cornerstone Arts Program offers private instruction for all ages in the following areas: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Strings, Trumpet, Saxophone, and American Sign Language. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. * What: Open registration for Summer Classes * When: June 11th-July 26th * Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305 * Who: Open to the public. Call Cornerstone Center for the Arts 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.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Downtown Business Council Meeting May 23
The Muncie Downtown Business Council will have a regular meeting Wednesday, May 23rd, at 3:00 pm in The Star Press conference room, 345 S. High St. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged take the time to attend. Meetings typically last one hour. The DBC values the input of everyone downtown! Please spread the word, bring a friend, and help take part in making Downtown Muncie the best place to be. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Downtown Business Council to Host a "Meet the Members" Mixer Thursday, May 24th from 5 to 7pm at the Fickle Peach The Downtown Business Council invites merchants, friends and residents of downtown to join us for a "Meet the Members" mixer on Thursday, May 24th, from 5 to 7pm at the Fickle Peach on Charles Street. One free drink voucher will be given to anyone who attends the monthly Downtown Business Council meeting the day before, on Wednesday, May 23rd, at 3:00 in the Star Press conference room, 345 S. High Street in Downtown Muncie. You need not be a member to attend the meetings. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are all encouraged to take the time to attend. Meetings typically last one hour. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Please make a point to attend the meeting and/or the mixer to learn all about the Downtown Business Council, and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood. 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. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, and discover what DBC can do for you. Please come by, and bring a friend! Future mixers will be held throughout the year at various restaurants and clubs in downtown Muncie. Stay tuned for details.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Book Signing at Danner's with Donald Charles Lacy
Danner's welcomes popular retired minister and local author, Donald Charles Lacy, to the bookstore on Thursday, May 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to sign copies of his newest book, More Fast Food for the Soul. Author, columnist, and retired United Methodist minister Lacy once again serves up a heaping helping of spiritual nourishment for Americans today. This follow-up to the successful Fast Food for the Soul concentrates on delivering inspirational wisdom in bite-sized nuggets - quickly read, but full of meaty insight that sticks with you. Offering a menu of topics ranging from love and marriage to family and work, Lacy challenges readers with his timeless lessons on life. Featuring all new material, More Fast Food for the Soul is sure to fulfill the spiritual appetite and tasty enough to bring readers back for more. Please come and meet this Muncie author! Danner's features a full line of new and used books for all ages and interests, greeting cards, unique gifts, local artists' work, magazines, calendars, journals, fine yarns, classes and workshops, book clubs, and our Gift Shop and Knitting Nook. We specialize in special orders and special service. Danner's has been a locally owned and operated independent bookstore since 1975.
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