Friday, November 28, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 11-28-08
Shop "locally" this holiday season. Downtown's diverse neighborhood of independent store owners invites you to find something for everyone on your list in the heart of the city. Read more...Celebrate the arts in Downtown Muncie this First Thursday, December 4th, from 5 to 8pm. Our many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions. December's First Thursday is Downtown's official kickoff celebration, with carolers and storefront window decorating contest. Read more...The Downtown Business Council will meet a week earlier than our regular meeting time, which falls during the big holiday week. The meeting will be next week on Wednesday, December 17th at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. Elections will be held on the new Board of Directors to serve the next two-year term, so attendance at this meeting is important. Plan your New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Muncie, starting at 10:30pm with a candle-light walk from the courthouse to South Walnut St. where there will be a ball drop at midnight. Read more...Read More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com NOVEMBER EVENTS November 28-30th - Muncie Civic Theatre presents "A Time for Christmas," a Broadway-style musical with a heartwarming message. The show will be at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St. in Downtown Muncie. Performance times are Thanksgiving weekend: Friday, Nov. 28th, and Saturday, Nov. 29th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, Nov. 30th at 2 PM.Read more... November 29 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, 12-5:30pm. Take a trip to DeBrand Fine Chocolates in Fort Wayne.Registration deadline: Friday, November 21. NOVEMBER ONGOING November 6-30 - Michael Hoots "Turning Wood Into Objects d'Arte" at Artworks, Opening Reception: November 6, 2008 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Through November - The Artist Within will host an exhibit and sale of works by the members of local organization "Creative Artists." An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2007. Through November - Watercolors by Jim Faulkner will be exhibited at Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of November. A reception will be held during the First Thursday on November 6, 2008, from 5 to 8 PM. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required.Read more... Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States. Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites. Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11. DECEMBER EVENTS December 4 - First Thursday / Holiday Kickoff in Downtown Muncie from 5 to 9pm. Our many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions. December's First Thursday is Downtown's official kickoff celebration, with carolers and storefront window decorating contest. December 4 - Dale Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights at 7pm at Gallery 308 as part of the "The Art & Craft of Christmas" exhibit. December 5 - December's Friends and Family Fun Night at the Muncie Children's Museum will be centered around Ball State University's Theatre Education Department's, Stone Soup Players! Come and enjoy a fun evening of activities and entertainment on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 3-7pm. Admission is free. December 5 & 6 - Polar Express returns to Wysor Street Depot from 6 to 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Visit with Santa Claus and listen to readings of The Polar Express. December 5 & 6 - Join Minnetrista for an annual holiday celebration - Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista will take place December 5 & 6, from 6 -9 p.m. Visitors will enjoy luminaries, holiday decorations and music, carriage rides, free exhibits, and a live reindeer. Admission is free, so bring the whole family! December 5-7th - Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Call 288.PLAY for tickets or info. December 10 - Gingerbread House Workshop at Minnetrista. Bring your imagination and we'll supply the gingerbread, decorations and instructions. You'll leave with a sweet creation that's sure to be a great centerpiece for your family holiday gatherings. Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 10. December 11-13th - Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Call 288.PLAY for tickets or info. December 14 - Cornerstone Celebration. Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00-5:00 pm to celebrate our successful fall session. All twelve week and six week classes will be spotlighted at this event. December 15 - Winter Market at Minnetrista, 9 a.m. - noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, winter produce, Christmas wreaths, coffee and more at the Winter Market at Minnetrista. December 17 - Downtown Business Council meets at 3pm at the Star Press building conference room. Voting on the Board of Directors will take place, all members are strongly urged to attend this meeting. December 19-20th - Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Call 288.PLAY for tickets or info. December 20 - Gingerbread House Workshops at Minnetrista, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Two great chances for your family to make a gingerbread house. Visit minnetrista.net for more info. December 31 - New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Muncie, starting at 10:30pm with a candle-light walk from the courthouse to South Walnut St. where there will be a ball drop at midnight. DECEMBER ONGOING Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through December 12 - "The Art & Craft of Christmas" at Gallery 308, a collection of holiday ornaments from ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton. The public is welcome; admission is free. Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Through December - The Artist Within will exhibit "De la France et de l'Espagne" by Suzanne Marie Lambert during December. There will be an opening reception and live music by Bryce Taylor during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. The reception is free and the public is invited. Through December - Cartoonist and illustrator Dan Wright will be the featured artist during December at Artworks. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8pm. Through December - Watercolorist Brian Gordy will exhibit Turtle Prints at Gordy Fine Art & Framing. An opening reception will be held during the monthly First Thursday event, from 5 to 9 PM. Refreshments will be served and public is invited to attend. Through December - $1 off general admission at the Muncie Children's Museum when you bring a non-perishable food item for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, throughout the entire month of December. Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States. Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites. Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11. LOOKING AHEAD... Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States. Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites. 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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Muncie Children's Museum Collecting Non-Perishable Food for Second Harvest Food Bank
Help spread holiday cheer by bringing a non-perishable food item to the Muncie Children's Museum for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, and receive $1 off general admission, per person, throughout the entire month of December. The Muncie Children's Museum has teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana to collect food items for people in and around East Central Indiana. To help, bring a non-perishable food item to the Museum, and receive $1 off general admission, per person, throughout the month of December. This offer is not valid with any other Muncie Children's Museum coupon. Non-perishable items such as canned meats, vegetables, fruit, peanut butter, cereal rice, chicken and tuna are preferred. Second Harvest Food Bank relies on private and foundation support to fund our hunger-relief efforts in east central Indiana. Second Harvest provides emergency food to more than 7,900 people each week by collecting millions of dollars worth of food a year and distributing to families and individuals in need through emergency food pantries, shelters, and kitchens. For more information on the Muncie Children's Museum's food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank, call (765) 286-1660 or visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com. The Muncie Children's Museum provides hands-on, educational and innovative learning. The Museum is located at 515 S. High St. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 a person ages 1-100. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Polar Express Returns to Wysor Street Depot
Mr. Blue, Wish the Fish and Kohl?s are proud to present a magical evening at the Historic Wysor Street Depot with Polar Express. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way to the Historic Wysor Street Depot December 5th and December 6th from 6:00 p.m. ? 9:00 p.m. Climb on to Santa?s lap and share your holiday wishes with him while Jack?s Camera shop captures the moment with a picture. Listen to our special guest readers as they read the story of the Polar Express. Santa?s elves will make sure you take home a silver bell to remind you of your journey. Sip hot chocolate as you listen to carolers share the songs of the season. You can also visit Ron Orebaugh?s Grand Grilling to Go. Ron will be set-up in the parking lot of the Depot. Pictures and food available at posted prices. Luminaries and lights will decorate the grounds of the Depot as train whistles sound in the distance. Polar Express is a FREE event. Special guest readers at the Depot for the evenings include: Friday, December 5th 6:00 pm Jackie Siefker, Muncie Boys & Girls Club 6:30 pm Derrick Jamerson, Longfellow Elementary 7:00 pm Scott Blakely, Northview Elementary 7:30 pm Kathy Brinson, St. Lawrence Elementary 8:00 pm Gene Williams, The Star Press 8:30 pm Mary Dollison, Motivate our Minds Saturday, December 6th 6:00 pm Lori Clementi, Wes-Del Elementary 6:30 pm Steve Brown, WERK Morning Show 7:00 pm Myra Schull, Royerton Elementary 7:30 pm Chris Conley, Albany Elementary 8:00 pm Roni Johnson, Community Foundation 8:30 pm Steve Stark, Elem. Education Major/BSU MITS will provide free trolleys both nights between Polar Express, Minnetrista?s Luminaria, and Scheidler Apartments to make sure you don?t miss any of the attractions. Also visit the Muncie Children?s Museum free on Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For additional information, contact Angie Pool, Cardinal Greenway, at (765) 287-0399 or by email at angie@cardinalgreenways.org. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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New Year's Eve Celebration Downtown
Downtown Development Partnership, MSD Recycling and Education Program and The PhyXTGears Robotics Team will host a Community New Year's Eve Celebration with a "Times Square" type ball drop and fireworks at midnight. Festivities will begin December 31st at 10:30pm on the Delaware County Courthouse Square with a candlelight walk to the event area in the 400 block of Walnut St. Everyone is invited to bring a candle or flashlight and join us as we celebrate the strength of community in 2009. The event will feature live music from Central High School Students: CHS Jazz followed by the party sounds of Doc Peterson, Dunn and Simmons. Warm tents, kid's activities, fire barrels, a new year wish tree, and projection of NYC's Time Square celebration will keep everyone entertained as we gear up for the big ball drop and fireworks at midnight! This is an alcohol free, family friendly event. Our local "robotics team" PhyXTGears, composed of high school students from all schools in Muncie and Delaware have designed a New Year's Eve ball, to be lowered from a giant crane at midnight. Check this link for more info about the team and track their progress as they build the ball. http://muncierobots.iweb.bsu.edu/gallery/2009/NYE%20Ball%20Project%202008.htm l Fireworks will be funded entirely through merchant and community sponsorship. The downtown merchants have contributed nearly half of the money needed for the fireworks display. A new website, designed and launched by Ty Morton, has been established to accept community contributions for the fireworks fund. If you would like to make a donation to this effort, please visit www.LightUpMuncie.org The next year promises be full of new beginnings locally, regionally and nationally. We hope this Downtown celebration will give all of us a way to stand united in the heart of the city for a wonderful and productive New Year. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Monday, November 24, 2008
December's First Thursday is Downtown's Holiday Kickoff
Shop "locally" this holiday season. Our diverse neighborhood of independent store owners invites you to find something for everyone on your list in the heart of the city. Downtown art galleries, retailers and restaurants invite you to kick off your holiday shopping season with "First Thursday" December 4th from 5pm-9pm. Trolley service will be available all evening long. All Downtown galleries will feature a new exhibit and shopping opportunities. Santa arrives at "Toys Forever Hobby and Models" at 5pm. Jacks Camera will provide a photo opportunity for your little ones with ole St. Nick. Christmas caroler and refreshments will abound! Want to be a part of spreading holiday cheer as a caroler? Gather your friends, families and neighbors and join in the fun. No need to sign up...just come on out! Need a unique gift item not to be found anywhere else? Check out our multiple art galleries and one of a kind gift shops. Need the gift of a fabulous experience? Downtown businesses offer theater tickets, art, photo, dance and exercise classes, paint your own pottery, museum memberships, tickets for national musical acts...so many ways to give the gift of fun! Need a little something for those who love to eat? Some of the finest dining experiences in Muncie are awaiting you Downtown. Specialty experiences, gourmet and organic food items, fine kitchenware, toys, models, hobbies, bikes, glassware, art work, electronics, fine and faux jewelry, framing, skateboards, one of a kind clothing items and so much more can all be found in your Downtown! Remember...If you are gonna DO IT...do it Downtown! See you there! Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
The Sound of Music at Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie Civic Teatre presents "The Sound of Music." Performances are December 5th-7th, 11th-13th, and 19th-20th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. This classic story features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was the last musical ever written by Rogers & Hammerstein and is coming to Muncie Civic Theatre as a fantastic holiday theatre experience. The Sound of Music is set in 1930's Austria, where a young woman named Maria is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When the Navy captain Georg von Trapp writes to the convent asking for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, Maria is given the task. When Maria arrives, she is initially met with hostility and skepticism, but her kindness, understanding, and sense of fun soon draws the children to her and brings some much-needed joy into all their lives - including the Captain's. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for college students and younger. Call 288.PLAY to purchase your tickets or stop 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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"The Art and Craft of Christmas" at Gallery 308
 Looking for something truly unique to get you in the holiday spirit? How about taking a stroll down East Main Street in Muncie on First Thursday (December 4)? Stop in at Gallery 308 at 308 East Main at 7 p.m. for the opening of a new exhibition, "The Art & Craft of Christmas." Thanks to the generosity of ornament collectors Hal Caldwell, Dale Potts, Martin George and Joshua Burton, an amazing display of holiday ornaments will amaze you. "It is our Christmas card to the community," says Gallery Board president Martin George, whose contribution to the exhibit is a large tree covered by numerous blown-glass ornaments, mostly of German and Eastern European origin. See 200 nutcrackers from Hal Caldwell's collection, along with a vintage silver tree from the Sixties, complete with a rotating color wheel, donated for the exhibit by another collector, Josh Burton. Dale Potts' collection of bubble lights dating from the Second World War is also on display. At 7 p.m. in the Gallery's Founders Room, Potts will give a short talk on the history of bubble lights. The exhibit continues through December 12. The public is welcome; admission is free. Gallery 308 is a non-profit art gallery located at 308 East Main, Muncie. Donations to the Gallery are tax deductible. For information about volunteer opportunities and Gallery hours, call 765-289-8575. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista
Join Minnetrista for an annual holiday celebration - Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista will take place December 5 & 6, from 6 -9 p.m. Admission is free, so bring the whole family! Visitors will enjoy luminaries, holiday decorations and music, carriage rides, free exhibits, and a live reindeer! Be sure to check out a special performance of A Christmas Carol Unscripted, an improvised version of Charles Dickens' holiday classic, by Comedy Sportz from 7-8 p.m. There will also be holiday shopping at the Minnetrista shops featuring great gift ideas, works by local artists, specialty foods, educational toys and much more! Stop by the Orchard Shop to pre-order your gift baskets at 20% off. Other activities will include dance groups from Premiere Dance Center, puppet shows, gingerbread cookie bars and much more! Travel back in time at the Historic Wysor Street Depot when Santa comes to visit! Listen to guest readers as they share the Polar Express. MITS will be providing free trolleys between Polar Express, Minnetrista, and Ball State University. For more information about Luminaria, call (765) 282-4848 or visit www.minnetrista.net. Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Turtle Prints on Exhbit at Gordy's Through January
 Watercolorist Brian Gordy has been painting local turtles for several years. What began as a curiosity about the health of Delaware County rivers and wetlands turned into a large body of work documenting the various terrapin communities and their habits, interactions and even estimated ages. From the riverbanks, Gordy was able to determine that not only were the turtle populations healthy, but many of them had survived more turbulent times, as evidenced by their huge sizes. As an artist, he admired the flat and domed shells, the subtle skin colorations and the way light played off the various planes of the prehistoric-looking creatures' backs. "Turtles hold my attention and are seductive subjects for watercolor paintings. Forced to sit quietly, least they scatter, I've been amazed to see the formations they create. I simply capture moments that have certain elements - a variety of textures, strong lights and darks, interesting foreground/background play and sometimes, a sense of humor, " offers the painter. "Recently I came upon a pair of stacked turtles. Unusual, because they were simply sunning themselves, and stayed stacked while I snapped image after image of them." Recently recognized as an "Indiana Artisan," Gordy continues to paint the wet world of the turtle and has a new website in the works to share his paintings and giclees with patrons from outside his Muncie studio and combination gallery/frame shop. For local art and turtle appreciators, he will exhibit thirty five different scenes and groupings at Gordy Fine Art and Framing for the holiday season. An opening reception will be held during the monthly First Thursday event, from 5 to 9 PM. Refreshments will be served and public is invited to attend. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, 9 to 3. The Turtle Exhibit will be held through January 31, 2009. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Weekly Downtown E-News 11-20-08
MuncieDowntown.com has a new mobile site... get the day's events, latest news and quick access to our downtown business directory. Go to funcie.mobi on your cell phone or mobile device, or text FUNCIE to 41411 to have a link sent to you. 6th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction at Vera Mae's, to benefit A.R.F. (Animal Rescue Fund) and Gallery 308. Five course wine dinner with scrumptious fare by Vera Mae'sRead More Downtown News at MuncieDowntown.com NOVEMBER EVENTS November 20 - Aerosol artist Will Britton will talk about his inspiration, motivation, and give a short demonstration about how he does what he does at Gallery 308, 7pm. The program is free, and light refreshments will be provided. November 20-22nd - Muncie Civic's Main Steet Studio Theatre is proud to present Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth. Performances are at 8:00pm for Thursday-Saturday performances and 2:00pm for the Sunday matinee. Call 288.PLAY for tickets. November 21 - 6th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction at Vera Mae's, to benefit A.R.F. (Animal Rescue Fund) and Gallery 308. Two-week auction artwork preview exhibit begins during First Thursday, Nov. 6. November 21 - Micah Dalton & Ellery at The Living Room, show starts at 8:30. www.thelivingroommuncie.com. November 22 - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 1-3:30pm. Cost: Free and open to the public.Cornerstone 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 Advanced Dental Care, A Bright Smile Toy Drive. November 22 - Gingerbread House Contest at Minnetrista, in the following categories: Amateur, Teen, Children, and Group. The winning entries will be displayed at Minnetrista November 28- December 7. November 22 - The Artist Within turns four this month! To thank you for your support the past three years, stop by Saturday, November 22nd for refreshments and help us celebrate with a $4 Studio Fee, door prizes and specials all day! November 22 - Jazz Alive at Vera Mae's Bistro, with Brent Gallaher, Art Gore, Frank Puzzullo and Joey Kelsey. Two shows at 7 and 8:30pm. November 22 - Music Before the Feast at Centerstage, 8pm. featuring Deb Townsend, Doc Warner, Chet O'Keefe, The GOAT, Pray For Mojo. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Action for Animals. November 22 - The Real Food, Real Indiana Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Minnetrista, sponsored by Indiana Foodways Alliance. Taste, savor, and buy some of the best locally made Indiana food, including cheeses, salsas, honey, candy, baked goods, wines, beers, and much, much more. For more information, go to www.indianafoodways.com. November 27 - Annual Turkey Trot, a non-competitive run and walk on the Cardinal Greenway Thanksgiving morning. The event offers a variety of distances, refreshments, and family time. Registration opens 7:30a.m., Walk/Run begins 8:00 a.m. November 29 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, 12-5:30pm. Take a trip to DeBrand Fine Chocolates in Fort Wayne.Registration deadline: Friday, November 21. NOVEMBER ONGOING November 6-21 - Gallery 308 Annual Wine Dinner & Art Auction Advance Preview - works for auction will be on display in the gallery from First Thursday, Nov. 6 through the Annual Wine Dinner & Art Auction event on November 21. November 6-30 - Michael Hoots "Turning Wood Into Objects d'Arte" at Artworks, Opening Reception: November 6, 2008 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Through November - The Artist Within will host an exhibit and sale of works by the members of local organization "Creative Artists." An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2007. Through November - Watercolors by Jim Faulkner will be exhibited at Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of November. A reception will be held during the First Thursday on November 6, 2008, from 5 to 8 PM. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States. Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites. Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11. DECEMBER EVENTS December 10 - Gingerbread House Workshop at Minnetrista. Bring your imagination and we'll supply the gingerbread, decorations and instructions. You'll leave with a sweet creation that's sure to be a great centerpiece for your family holiday gatherings. Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 10. December 14 - Cornerstone Celebration. Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00-5:00 pm to celebrate our successful fall session. All twelve week and six week classes will be spotlighted at this event. December 15 - Winter Market at Minnetrista, 9 a.m. - noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, winter produce, Christmas wreaths, coffee and more at the Winter Market at Minnetrista. December 17 - Downtown Business Council meets at 3pm at the Star Press building conference room. Voting on the Board of Directors will take place, all members are strongly urged to attend this meeting. December 20 - Gingerbread House Workshops at Minnetrista, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Two great chances for your family to make a gingerbread house. Visit minnetrista.net for more info. DECEMBER ONGOING Through December - The Artist Within will exhibit "De la France et de l'Espagne" by Suzanne Marie Lambert during December. There will be an opening reception and live music by Bryce Taylor during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. The reception is free and the public is invited. Through December - Cartoonist and illustrator Dan Wright will be the featured artist during December at Artworks. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8pm. Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States. Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites. Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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"A Time for Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie Civic Theatre presents "A Time for Christmas," a Broadway-style musical with a heartwarming message. The show will be at Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St. in Downtown Muncie. Performance times are Thanksgiving weekend: Friday, Nov. 28th, and Saturday, Nov. 29th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, Nov. 30th at 2 PM. In the tradition of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a modern day Scrooge-like work-a-holic, Bill, learns to open his heart to the season by being guided on a mystical journey to see how Christmases through history were celebrated. The journey starts in Bethlehem, travels to a medieval castle, then to Puritan England, followed by a Victorian orphanage, and ending in a quick musical tour of Christmases through decades of the 20th century. Bill is then given the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a single mother and daughter who are spending their first Christmas alone and he must choose between his old self-centered ways and the risk of opening his heart to love. A Time for Christmas features a cast of 50 people of all ages, including 20 children. There will be a live 13-piece orchestra and it's a great entertainment option for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 288-PLAY to purchase tickets or stop by the Box Office Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm. Seating is by general admission and tickets are going fast with one performance nearly sold out. Directed by Laura Williamson and Musical Direction by Michael Williamson. Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Suzanne Marie Lambert Exhibit "De la France et de l'Espagne" at The Artist Within
 The Artist Within will feature an exhibit by Suzanne Marie Lambert titled "De la France et de l'Espagne" during December. There will be an opening reception during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. There will also be live music by Bryce Taylor. The reception is free and the public is invited. Suzanne Marie Lambert splits her time between Europe and the US. She works from her 2 studios, one located in Cincinnati where she resides with her son Watts Dietrich, the other in Southwestern France. She works with mixedmedia on canvas and paper. Her work is abstract and contemporary. In the 1970's she studied ceramics and sculpture, metal crafting and welding. She is self taught in painting, drawing and photography. Lambert studied classical ballet at Jordan College of Music at Butler University 1972-1975. She attended Indiana University 1981-1984, studying modern dance, psychology, specializing in sports psychology. In 2001 she was invited by Miami University of Oxford, Ohio to teach abstract painting as a guest session artist. In 2002 she worked in the Motion Picture Film Industry on the Jim Amatulli film, ?Artworks?. Lambert worked on location during the filming of the movie; along with some art consulting, her paintings were used as those of the lead character,Emma, played by Virginia Madsen. Although her formal education is other than painting, sculpture, and photography, it is in these fields of art where her passion resides. With her love of photography, she built her own dark room when she was 18 years old. She began drawing and painting at the age of 3 and has continued to become a working artist.Lambert exhibits nationally and internationally. Her work is collected privately and corporately. She is available for commission work and for design consultation. ?My intention is to visually demonstrate thru color, tone, and composition the energy and underlying movement within All of life. Energy of life is evident to me; I wish to bring it to the attention of the viewer, to enhance perception, to lift the soul. I wish to express the beauty which I see and feel in this adventure we call ?Life?. To move beyond limitation, expressing movement, to find a freedom beyond rational procedure? an execution of genuine activity.? Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Artworks to Spotlight Cartoonist and Illustrator Dan Wright
 Cartoonist and illustrator Dan Wright will be the featured artist during December at Artworks. An opening reception will be held during First Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8pm. Dan Wright has been a working cartoonist and illustrator for over 400 years and attributes his great longevity to obscurity and a propensity for stretching the truth. Dan was raised in Muncie and barely graduated from Muncie Southside High School where he was repeatedly sent to the dean for artistic differences. After serving three years in the U.S. Army, Dan attended the Herron School of Art and went on to become an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and one of Muncie's three nationally syndicated cartoonists. His strip "Wildwood", which he co-wrote with childhood friend and fellow Muncie native, Tom Spurgeon, ran in about 80 papers from 1998 through 2003. For the past few years, in addition to co-writing and producing "Rustle the Leaf", an online, environmentally themed newspaper-style comic strip, Dan has studied storytelling and has finished the manuscript for his first children's picture book "Jaboo" After a 23 year absence, Dan has moved back to Muncie because he likes how lived in the place looks. At his Opening Reception on December 4, 2008 at ArtWorks Dan will read "Jaboo" in its entirety. Dan will also have many of his comic strips on exhibition in the gallery. Artworks Gallery is a non-profit cooperative. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Weekly Downtown E-News 11-13-08
Downtown Business Council will meet next Wednesday, November 19th. Please take note, this meeting is a week early, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Nominations are being accepted for the Board of Directors, which has three openings for the next term. Names will be collected at next week's meeting, and voting will take place in December's meeting on Dec. 17th. Please take a few minutes to answer this 10-question survey about Downtown Muncie and the Business Council.
MuncieDowntown.com has a new website design, click here to see it. We've also launched a mobile version of the website. From your cell phone or mobile device, go to funcie.mobi to find business directory listings, downtown events, driving directions and more. Belated thanks to Ball Bearings and its staff members Jenny Pyle, Kevin Mealy and Alivia Bryak, for their nice presentation about Downtown Muncie, spotlighting The Living Room, the Artist Within, and the Muncie Children's Museum. Click Here to see it.Harvest Moon Film Festival: A Gathering of Films and Filmmakers Celebrating the Midwest starts this evening at 6pm with a Gala Dinner at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Click here for details and the event schedule. NOVEMBER EVENTS November 13 - 15th - The second annual Harvest Moon Film Festival will take place November 13th -15th in downtown Muncie with film screenings, workshops and more. November 13 - The Living Room will host an art show, featuring art from several Taylor University students. The show begins at 7pm. Free admission. November 14 - Andy Davis, Dave Elwert and Seth Philpott at The Living Room, show starts at 8:30. www.thelivingroommuncie.com. November 14 - Covert Operations at Doc's Music Hall. See www.docsmusichall.com for details. November 14 - 16 - Muncie Civic's Main Steet Studio Theatre is proud to present Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth. Performances are at 8:00pm for Thursday-Saturday performances and 2:00pm for the Sunday matinee. Call 288.PLAY for tickets. November 15 - Cardinal Greenway's 15th Anniversary celebration continues with Write Your Own Story for a Healthier Life at 10:00 am. Lori Byers from Ball State Universityexplains how we have the power to improve our health based on the story and script we "write" for ourselves. Learn how to develop a pro-active plan for living a healthier life. November 15 - Cyberchase(TM) Family Fun Day at Minnetrista, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet Harry from the PBS series, Cyberchase. Explore the exhibit. Put your math skills to the test to chase down the answers to some tricky mathematical mysteries. Price: FREE! November 15 - Santa at Doc's Music Hall. See www.docsmusichall.com for details. November 18 - "For Your Eyes Only" is the theme for the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at 5:30pm at the Horizon Convention Center. RSVP Deadline is November 14. November 19 - PBS Program Club at Minnetrista, 4pm. Watch and discuss "Ride Along the Lincoln Highway." Price: FREE; but registration is requested. November 20-22nd - Muncie Civic's Main Steet Studio Theatre is proud to present Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth. Performances are at 8:00pm for Thursday-Saturday performances and 2:00pm for the Sunday matinee. Call 288.PLAY for tickets. November 21 - 6th Annual Wine Dinner and Art Auction at Vera Mae's, to benefit A.R.F. (Animal Rescue Fund) and Gallery 308. Two-week auction artwork preview exhibit begins during First Thursday, Nov. 6. Read more...November 21 - Micah Dalton & Ellery at The Living Room, show starts at 8:30. www.thelivingroommuncie.com. November 22 - Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 1-3:30pm. Cost: Free and open to the public.Cornerstone 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 Advanced Dental Care, A Bright Smile Toy Drive. November 22 - Gingerbread House Contest at Minnetrista, in the following categories: Amateur, Teen, Children, and Group. The winning entries will be displayed at Minnetrista November 28- December 7. November 22 - The Artist Within turns four this month! To thank you for your support the past three years, stop by Saturday, November 22nd for refreshments and help us celebrate with a $4 Studio Fee, door prizes and specials all day! November 22 - Jazz Alive at Vera Mae's Bistro, with Brent Gallaher, Art gore, Frank Puzzullo and Joey Kelsey. Two shows at 7 and 8:30pm. November 22 - Music Before the Feast at Centerstage, 8pm. featuring Deb Townsend, Doc Warner, Chet O'Keefe, The GOAT, Pray For Mojo. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Action for Animals. November 27 - Annual Turkey Trot, a non-competitive run and walk on the Cardinal Greenway Thanksgiving morning. The event offers a variety of distances, refreshments, and family time. Registration opens 7:30a.m., Walk/Run begins 8:00 a.m. November 29 - Minnetrista Minne-Trip: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, 12-5:30pm. Take a trip to DeBrand Fine Chocolates in Fort Wayne.Registration deadline: Friday, November 21. NOVEMBER ONGOING November 6-21 - Gallery 308 Annual Wine Dinner & Art Auction Advance Preview - works for auction will be on display in the gallery from First Thursday, Nov. 6 through the Annual Wine Dinner & Art Auction event on November 21. November 6-30 - Michael Hoots "Turning Wood Into Objects d'Arte" at Artworks, Opening Reception: November 6, 2008 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Through November - The Artist Within will host an exhibit and sale of works by the members of local organization "Creative Artists." An artists reception will be held from 5-8 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2007. Through November - Watercolors by Jim Faulkner will be exhibited at Gordy Fine Art and Framing during the month of November. A reception will be held during the First Thursday on November 6, 2008, from 5 to 8 PM. The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. Through Dec. 6 - Mischievous Elf Tuesdays 4-5pm at Muncie Ballet Studio. Jumping, turning, crouching,and creating a sprightly elf is the goal....Theatre movement class directed by Arttacgo Luckett - participants will have great fun creating movements using several different styles of dance. The final creation will be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through Dec. 6 - Sugar Plum Fairy Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Nov. 1 - Dec. 6th at Muncie Ballet Studio. Tip toes, turning, twirling and creating the sweetest fairy is the goal... Theatre movement class directed by Lisa Love - participants will create a sparkle and shine fairy character dance to be used in The Children's Nutcracker. Dance or stage experience is not required. Through December 13 - Cornerstone Arts Program classes for youth and adults in numerous areas of the arts, including visual arts, dance and music. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Through January 4 - Snakes, Rattles and Holes at Minnetrista, a walk-through replica of a snake's skeleton that utilizes videos, artifacts, text panels and interactive elements to teach visitors about snakes of the Midwestern United States. Through January 9 - Earthworks at Minnetrista. Native American cultures in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia constructed geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. See virtual reconstructions of these works from 39 sites. Every Monday - Jazz at the Fickle Peach features Charlie Owen on drums, Paul Rhine on double-bass and flute, and Phil Cooley on Piano. They perform every Monday night from 9 to 11. LOOKING AHEAD... December 10 - Gingerbread House Workshop at Minnetrista. Bring your imagination and we'll supply the gingerbread, decorations and instructions. You'll leave with a sweet creation that's sure to be a great centerpiece for your family holiday gatherings. Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 10. December 14 - Cornerstone Celebration. Join Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00-5:00 pm to celebrate our successful fall session. All twelve week and six week classes will be spotlighted at this event. Through December - The Artist Within will exhibit "De la France et de l'Espagne" by Suzanne Marie Lambert during December. There will be an opening reception and live music by Bryce Taylor during First Thursday, Dec.4th from 5-9pm. The reception is free and the public is invited. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Winter Market at Minnetrista
Winter Market at Minnetrista Sat. November 15 & Sat. December 15, 9 a.m. - noon Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, winter produce, Christmas wreaths, coffee and more at the Winter Market at Minnetrista! While you're here, don't forget to stock up for the holidays at the Orchard Shop. We have quick and easy dips, cheese ball and dessert mixes, festive platters and serving dishes (great for hostess or holiday gift-giving), cider and mulling spices, and much more! For more information on any of these events or Minnetrista, please 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 Cardinal 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. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Important Muncie Downtown Business Council Announcements
IMPORTANT - The Downtown Business Council will meet a week earlier than our regular meeting time, which falls during the Thanksgiving holiday. The meeting will be next week on Wednesday, November 19th at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. Muncie Downtown Business Council has three positions opening up on its Board of Directors, and is taking nominations for the next two-year term. A slate of nominees will be presented at next Wednesday's meeting, and the floor will be open to anyone who wishes to nominate herself or himself at that time. If you are interested in taking a leadership position in the organization, please be sure to attend the Nov. 19 meeting, or send an email with your full name, business / organization and contact information to info [at] munciedowntown.com. As we ready ourselves for the next cycle of leadership, we ask that you take a few short minutes to answer this Muncie Downtown Business Council 2009 Vision Survey at the link below. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, you will have the opportunity to indicate so in the survey. Muncie Downtown Business Council 2009 Vision Survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=uUrELeYvq0NVsjB041DU4g_3d_3dYou do not have to be a member of Downtown Business Council to complete the survey. All opinions are highly valued. The slate of nominees for the Board of Directors will be presented to the membership, and voted upon, during the December meeting. Both the November and December meetings are very important for members to attend. Only current members in good standing are eligible to vote. IMPORTANT - please take note, the December meeting will also take place a week early, on Wednesday, December 17th, to accommodate for the holidays. The meeting will be at 3pm in the Star Press building conference room. Per the Muncie Downtown Business Council by-laws, the newly elected Board of Directors will vote on the Officers, who will serve one year terms. You don't have to be a DBC member to attend the meetings, but you do have to be a member to vote for leadership. We encourage everyone's active involvement in the organization, so membership is requested. Downtown Business Council is not limited to businesses and merchants. Residents, organizations and supporters of downtown in general are also welcomed to join DBC. Downtown Business Council is an excellent opportunity to network with your downtown peers, keep informed of downtown happenings, and learn all about the Downtown Business Council and our continued efforts to market your business and our downtown neighborhood. Please pass this message along to anyone who may be interested in having a voice in the Muncie Downtown Business Council. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Skin of Our Teeth at Muncie Civic Theatre's Main Street Studio
Muncie Civic's Main Steet Studio Theatre is proud to present Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth on November 14th-16th & 20th-22nd. Performances are at 8:00pm for Thursday-Saturday performances and 2:00pm for the Sunday matinee. Tickets are $10 regular admission and $5 for students. Call 288.PLAY for tickets. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and written by Thornton Wilder, The Skin of Our Teeth is the satiric story of the extraordinary Antrobus family. The main characters of the play are George and Maggie Antrobus (Greek for "human" or "person"), and their two children, Henry and Gladys. The story features the most ancient of characters and is derived from Biblical and classical personalities such as Adam, Eve, Cain, and Homer with all of them being mixed in with a modern society twist. The Antrobus family must face the world-wide Ice Age, Noah's flood, war and rumors of war, book burnings, and more. The Skin of Our Teeth presents a fun journey and presents a complicated spectacle of historical and literary classics and shows that human experience is much the same no matter the time or place. Directed by Dick Willis. Visit Civic Theatre online at www.munciecivic.org or call 288.PLAY for more information. Please tell them you saw it on munciedowntown.com
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
Downtown Farm Stand Newsletter
Downtown Farm Stand is taking pre-orders for fresh - not frozen - local sustainably produced free range pastured turke |
