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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 Winter Happenings at Minnetrista New lower admission at Minnetrista Minnetrista is pleased to announce that it has lowered the general admission fee to a $5 flat rate. Under the new pricing structure, children age 3 and under will be admitted free. And as always, members of Minnetrista are admitted free. This rate change makes it easy for a family of four to visit Minnetrista for $20 and explore our incredible exhibits. There is always something new to discover at Minnetrista! A cool way to keep warm! This winter, visit your public library to check out a FREE ADMISSION pass to Minnetrista! Participating libraries allow cardholders to check out a pass just like a book! We have exciting exhibits to experience all winter long! For additional information: Call (765) 282-4848 or (800) 428-5887 Or visit our Web site at www.minnetrista.net Discover All Day: Casey's Clubhouse (NEW!!) Let your kids become explorers at Casey's Clubhouse at Minnetrista. This interactive exhibit encourages kids to explore their world with their senses and with explorer tools. The clubhouse has secret hiding places and lots of fun items to explore. But the exploration doesn't end there. Families can checkout real explorer tools from the front desk to explore sites on Minnetrista's 40-acre campus. Minnetrista Boulevard Walk Daily, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Take a walk on the boulevard! Minnetrista Boulevard is the site of the beautiful former Ball family homes. This walking tour is filled with stories of history, nature, and gardens. (Tour includes the G.A. Ball home). Meet in the lobby of the Center Building. FEBRUARY______________________________________ ADULT PROGRAMS PBS Club: American Experience: John and Abigail Adams Wednesday, February 17 2-4 p.m. Share an intelligent, stimulating group conversation on John & Abigail Adams. Join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Every meeting we will view a different educational program from WIPB and then have a facilitated group discussion of what we have watched. Price: Free to members and non-members Cold Combing Glass Jewelry Wednesday, February 17 Friday, February 5 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cut glass, create a template and create some jewelry in this fun class. Participants will learn glass cutting, cold combing, and fusing techniques and complete a jewelry pendant to be picked up at a later date. Price: members $20, non-members $25 FAMILY PROGRAMS Snowed In! (indoors overnight at Minnetrista) Family (adults w/ kids ages 6-9) Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27 7 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday Science, Nature, Fun! Pretend you're snowed in for the night at Minnetrista! How will we survive? It's an overnight experience for your family and an opportunity to see new exhibits at Minnetrista after hours! This is a great opportunity for learning at any age and spending quality family time together. A fun night for adult and child! Price: Member Family $20 per adult-child pair; $10 each additional child, Non-member Family $25 per adult-child pair; $12 each additional child Registration Deadline: February 22 EXHIBITS Eyes on Earth Through May 9, 2010 Eyes on Earth is a hands-on exhibit designed to help people understand how the Earth is observed from space. This exciting exhibit will help visitors become aware of the importance of satellites in our world. Disease Detectives February 13 - May 30, 2010 This exhibition explores the world of infectious diseases. There are many different people involved in solving an infectious disease mystery. Discover why young Adam can't enjoy his birthday cake or why Yolanda has become deathly ill while visiting her family. 20th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show and Sale February 20 - May 2, 2010 This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Annual Juried Art Show and Sale. This show features the finest of regional talent. A catalog of the art show entries will commemorate this anniversary year. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Tuesday, February 09, 2010 0 comments Monday, February 08, 2010 Catch Live Jazz Tonight in Downtown Muncie in February Live Jazz Tonight will return to White River Landing on Charles Street in Downtown Muncie on Friday, Feb. 12 and 26, performing from 6:30-9:30. Come on out and enjoy great food and music. Live Jazz Tonight will return to Two Johnny's on Friday, Feb. 19. On Sunday, March 7, Live Jazz Tonight will perform at the Kennedy Library in Muncie from 2:30 to 4. A Thelonious Monk tribute is planned, as well as original Paul Rhine compositions and other jazz standards. Come on out and enjoy this free event. The band also performs at Motini's every Saturday from 9 to midnight. Motini's is located above the MT Cup in the village. For more information, check out the band's website: www.livejazztonight.net Also, the Tim Van Cleave Project performs at Motini's every Thursday night from 9 to midnight. The group features Tim Van Cleave on vibes, Paul Rhine on electric fretless bass and flute and Gabe Beach on drums. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, February 08, 2010 0 comments Art & Soul by Phoebe Hosts Trunk Show and Crazy Sweatshirt Day Two events are to occur simultaneously at Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery, 409 S. Walnut Street, on Saturday, February 13, from 10am to 5pm. A Trunk Show by Debra Gindhart Dragoo will be the opening event. Debra is presenting her "Private Collection" vintage handmade jewelry from 10am - 5pm. These are new pieces that have never been seen before. Debra has started a new line, which she has carefully crafted, and now wishes to present for the very first time. Also on Saturday, at 1pm, the "Crazy/Wild Sweatshirt Day" Event will start. This contest was announced a couple of weeks ago, and hopefully contestants have been working on their entries. The winner of this contest wins a $100 painting of their choice by either Michael or Phoebe. They have four to choose from. Those attending will vote on the sweatshirts entered. The one with the most votes will be the winner. Winner will be announced at 3pm. The sweatshirts can either be bought, sewn, painted, stitched, or whatever.....they just have to be crazy and wild! Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Free to the public. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, February 08, 2010 0 comments Sunday, February 07, 2010 Bears of Blue River Save the Civic on Feb. 8 Bears of Blue River will play a homecoming show as a "Save the Civic" Fundraiser at Muncie Civic Theater on Monday, February 8th. The doors are at 6:30 PM with a 7 PM start time. A portion of all proceeds go to the "Save the Civic" fundraiser. This date falls two and a half weeks into The Bears of Blue River two and half month tour schedule. The Bears of Blue River (Chicago, IL) will be touring most of early 2010 in support of their new EP "The Killer Bee Scare" which was engineered and produced with friends, Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. (Sony/Epic) The Bears of Blue River are celebrating the Tuesday, January 26th Release and hit the road Wednesday, January 20th for a circuit running through the end of March. Their travels will take them all through the Midwest, up and down the East Coast, to the warmth of Florida and through the Gulf of Mexico to Texas for SXSW. Prominent stops along their travels include a Daytrotter Session in early February, a performance on KARE 11 Showcase MN (NBC) with an average viewing audience of 100,000, a cozy show at Arlene's Grocery in New York's Lower East Side for representatives from Sony, lead Music stories in the circulated Midwest entertainment rag NUVO, as well as Redeye and Metromix features, Hype Machine feature, UK Write Ups, greeting the audience of 2,000 locals for the Ghent Bar Tour in Virgina, and a wide ranging, eclectic mix of venues from Bowling Alleys to Art Galleries. All the while Minneapolis based, Tinderbox Music will be pushing the EP hard via the College Radio Circuit for a National Radio Campaign. The Bears of Blue River: The Killer Bee Scare (EP) ZIP http://www.sendspace.com/file/icfntr recent press: "On Killer Bee, Bears frontman Gavin Wilkinson set out to make an album with melodies that stick in your head. He succeeded. His band has crafted an indie folk-pop gem that blends styles ranging from the mid-century styles of Johnny and June Carter Cash to Simon and Garfunkel, Roy Orbison to Frankie Lymon....The benefits of his musical education are evident on The Killer Bee Scare, with five catchy songs that linger in your mind. Along with Gard's show-stealing vocals, McManus becomes a musical tailor, weaving his bass through the melodies like thread, pulling all the elements together into a cohesive unit while also giving the songs a buoyant boost. Wilkinson ditches the somber mood that drove This Story and replaces it with a lighter introspection on relationships and age. Finally, his male band mates come together and drape the compositions with doo-wop harmonies, a perfect element to an already pleasurable listening experience." - NUVO "Chicago sextet The Bears of Blue River serve up bubbly indie-pop with a pinch of country twang and cutesy boy/girl vocals on their newly released debut EP, "The Killer Bee Scare." The combination of jangly guitars, exuberant harmonies and gently chugging rhythms works wonders on record, and will likely hold up just as strongly on stage tonight"- Metromix "a truly delightful mix of folk pop that is simply charming (and cleverly carries enough of an edge to avoid ever becoming too saccharine or twee). Bubblegum is carried along on a jaunty melody, sweet vocals, and a catchy chorus that makes you think of waking up in a log cabin to early morning sunshine. Crayola begins as a slightly more subdued number before a bold chorus stirs everything up, and Betty Homemaker is carried along on a trademark Johnny Cash beat with classic "his and hers" vocals that playfully build to a swelling, climactic finish. The Bears Of Blue River are from Chicago and we like them a whole lot. " - The Mad Mackerel (UK) "Symphonic melodies, folky guitar plucking, and the all-around peaceful aura of the music and vocals caught my ear! I tend to like bands that use both a male and a female voice in creaming melodies and harmonies. Bears of Blue River do that brilliantly." - Sunsetintherearview.com "These lovely, glowing, folksy little pop numbers bop right along with charming male & female vocals and strong instrumentation." - WLUR 91.5 "Your music makes me want to walk naked through the woods!" - NBC Correspondent Rob Hudson Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Sunday, February 07, 2010 0 comments Saturday, February 06, 2010 Upcoming Events at Muncie Civic Theatre Pippin Muncie Civic Theatre presents Pippin in the Studio Theatre, February 12th-14th, 19th-20th, and 25th-27th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on February 14th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Purchase tickets online, call 288.PLAY to order over the phone during box office hours or stop by, Tuesday-Friday, from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the show for cash walk-in sales only, but seating is limited so get yours in advance today! Once upon a time, the young prince Pippin longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He sought it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. In the end, he found it in the simple pleasures of home and family. Written by Roger Hirson and Bob Fosse, this hip, tongue-in-cheek, fairy tale captivated Broadway audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere. The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar(R)-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," "Children of Eden" and the animated films "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" and "The Prince Of Egypt") bursts with one show stopping number after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers. Directed by Todd Sandman. Musical direction by Matthew Hooper. Leading Player: Amanda Hummer Pippin: Matthew Glasner Charles: Marty Grubbs Fastrada: Lisa Etchison Lewis: Nate Ferrise Berthe: Sonja Rees Catherine: Katie O'Keefe Theo: Neal Reinke Dance Captain/Ensemble: Holly Mittelmeier Band Of Players: Nic Blevins Erica Dumond Kodie Egenolf Cayla Knisley Treace Koontz Hannah Strayhorn The Miracle Worker Muncie Civic Theatre presents The Miracle Worker on the Mainstage Theatre, February 19th-20th, 26th-28th, and March 4th-6th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee on February 28th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students. Purchase tickets online, call 288.PLAY to order over the phone during box office hours or stop by, Tuesday-Friday, from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the show for walk-in sales. Seating is reserved and the house opens thirty minutes before showtime. Immortalized onstage and screen, this classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Helen, trapped in her secret world, is violent, spoiled, and almost sub-human and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. Following scenes of intense physical and emotional struggle, Annie's success with Helen finally comes with the utterance of a single word: "water". Helen Keller went on to become an author of 14 books and one of the most influential speakers in the world. Join us as we experience the beginnings of this amazing story. Directed by Robby Tompkins. Annie Sullivan: Tonya Kunkel Helen Keller: Paige Cooper Captain Keller: Jeff Shull Kate Keller: Antoinette Heard James Keller: Aaron Beal Aunt Ev: Rita Wessel Viney: Denise Hurt Jimmie Sullivan: Kevin Kratz Martha: Brianna Tschuor Percy: Wally Kern Doctor: Bob Green Dr. Anagnos: Gary Kern Blind Girls: Katie Bitterman Katie Donahue Lucy East Hallie Gick JJ Kern Laura Schmidt Rossi Wingler Chelsea Wardrop The Bears of Blue River - Benefit Concert Muncie Civic Theatre is hosting an all ages benefit show featuring the bands, The Bears of Blue River (myspace.com/thebearsofblueriver) and The Dream Machines on Monday, February 8th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5 available only at the door and proceeds go to benefit Muncie Civic Theatre and The Bears of Blue River and their debut EP "The Killer Bee Scare". Merchandise and concessions will also be available. Upcoming Shows Purchase tickets online, call 288.PLAY to purchase your tickets over the phone or stop by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday, from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. The Box Office opens one hour prior to each performance for walk-in sales. Mainstage Series All shows are reserved seating and are at 7:30pm for Thursday-Saturday performances, and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. The Miracle Worker - February 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, March 4, 5, 6 High School Musical - April 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, May 1 Once Upon a Mattress - July 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 Studio Series All shows are general admission and are at 8:00pm for Thursday-Saturday performances, and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Pippin - February 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Equus - April 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 Proof - June 25, 26, 27, July 1, 2, 9, 10 Family Theatre Series All shows are general admission and are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00pm. Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party - May 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 Sleeping Beauty - July 30, 31, August 1, 5, 6, 7 Auditions All auditions are free and open to the public. Most call-backs are scheduled for later that day, but it will vary per show. You will be notified of a time after you audition if you are invited to a call-back. Please be prepared to sing a song if auditioning for a musical (we do not have an accompanist), and be ready to recite a monologue. More details will be available soon. Upcoming Auditions March 6 & 7 - 1:00pm - High School Musical & Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party May 1 - 1:00pm - Proof May 29 - 1:00pm - Once Upon a Mattress and Sleeping Beauty Auditions for our 79th season in 2010/2011 will be announced in early spring. Support Civic Help us to ensure that the Civic is here for future generations. You can help support our efforts by volunteering, donating items such as props/costumes/office supplies, etc., and by supporting us financially. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for considering making a donation to Muncie Civic Theatre. Online Donate online using your credit card. By Mail Muncie Civic Theatre 216 East Main Street Muncie, IN 47305 By Phone Call 765.288.PLAY ext. 2 to donate using your Visa or Mastercard. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Saturday, February 06, 2010 0 comments Friday, February 05, 2010 Live Jazz Tonight at Two Johnnys Postponed Due to Weather Due to harsh winter weather conditions, Live Jazz Tonight will not perform at Two Johnnys tonight, Friday, Feb. 5. The band has been rescheduled to perform at the restaurant on Friday, Feb. 19. See you then. Live Jazz Tonight will return to White River Landing on Charles Street in Muncie on Friday, Feb. 12 and 26, performing from 6:30-9:30. The band also performs at Motini's every Saturday from 9 to midnight. Motini's is located above the MT Cup in the village. On Sunday, March 7, Live Jazz Tonight will perform at the Kennedy Library in Muncie from 2:30 to 4. A Thelonious Monk tribute is planned, as well as original Paul Rhine compositions and other jazz standards. Come on out and enjoy this free event. For more information, check out the band's website: www.livejazztonight.net Also, the Tim Van Cleave Project performs at Motini's every Thursday night from 9 to midnight. The group features Tim Van Cleave on vibes, Paul Rhine on electric fretless bass and flute and Gabe Beach on drums. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Friday, February 05, 2010 0 comments Thursday, February 04, 2010 First Thursday Gallery Walk Tonight in Downtown Muncie Meet your friends in downtown Muncie Indiana tonight for the monthly First Thursday gallery walk, February 4, from 5 to 8pm. The galleries simultaneously launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions and extended hours, live music and light refreshments. Click here to see photos of past First Thursday events. This month's exhibits will be opening at the following galleries (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday: 111 Arts Gallery & Tattoo Studio ~ 111 East Main Street ~ 765-282-8342 Art and Soul by Phoebe ~ 409 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-0005 Ronald Gosse, named in "Art International 2010" as one of 90 international artists to watch, will be the featured artist at Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery. The public is invited to the opening reception, which will take place during First Thursday, February 4, from 5pm to 9pm. Art & Soul by Phoebe will feature "Mardi Gras" in February, featuring all new work from 18 new artists plus returning artists. READ MORE... The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895 "Short Transparencies in Watercolor", paintings by local artist David Mark Townsend, will be the featured exhibit for February at the Artist Within, located at 313 S. Walnut Street. An opening reception for the artist will be held from 5-8pm on Thursday, February 4th; the reception is free and open to the public. In addition, buy one get THREE free on Green Glam/Gindhart Art/Art Rocks! Art recycled-elements repurposed handcrafts at The Artist Within - including Auto chimes, porch chimes, hand painted gourds, earrings, necklace/earring sets, handbags, mother's brooch, beads, bauble & bells boxes. Come in and save some Green! ALL GREEN GLAM originals are $10-$40. READ MORE... Artworks ~ 301 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-2221 Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630 Every First Thursday is Redtail Day at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop. Stop in anytime during the day, or during First Thursday in the evening, and help support Redtail Conservancy. You can also make donations online at fortheland.org. Restaurant 2(oh!)4, part of Blue Bottle, will host an eight course Craft Beer Tasting and Food Pairing Dinner on Feb. 4. There will be two seatings at 5 pm and 8pm. Reservations are suggested and can be made at (765)284-3630 or by stopping in at Blue Bottle/Restaurant 2(oh!)4 204-6 S Walnut St., Muncie. Cornerstone Gallery ~ 520 East Main Street ~ 765-281-9503, ext. 15 Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775 Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info. Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-8575 A love for the arts begins at home--and at school. At least that's the belief of Gallery 308, which is opening its 6th annual juried student art show this week. The public is invited to stop by and see what our young people are doing. There's a free reception at the Gallery, beginning at 5 p.m., February 4, the First Thursday of the month. The nonprofit community art gallery provides a juried show each year for Delaware County students in grades K through 12. It's a juried show, so awards will be presented at the reception. Students from Muncie Central, Delta, Wapahani, and Wes-Del schools - plus at least one independent student - participated. One-hundred ten entries were submitted, with 74 accepted into the juried process. The students' artwork will be displayed at the Gallery. READ MORE... Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422 Paint Story: New Abstracts by Eric Ernstberger is the featured exhibit this month at Gordy Fine Art in downtown Muncie. Ernstberger will give a short talk about his work during the First Thursday artist reception on February 4th at 6 PM. Hours of the reception are 5 to 8 PM and the public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit may also be viewed throughout the month during normal business hours at the gallery/frame shop: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com. READ MORE... Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505 On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505. In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies. Please visit all our other downtown Muncie businesses, many have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays. Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com. Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events. Please send information on your First Thursday event to info [at] munciedowntown.com, or fill out the contact form on the website. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, February 04, 2010 0 comments Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Mardi Gras and Ronald Gosse on exhibit at Art and Soul by Phoebe Art and Soul by Phoebe will have an opening reception for February's exhibit, "Mardi Gras," during Downtown Muncie's First Thursday gallery walk February 20. Ronald Gosse, named in "Art International 2010" as one of 90 international artists to watch, will be the "featured artist" at Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery at the Opening Reception on February 4, First Thursday, 5-9pm. Mr. Gosse last year showed at the Seoul National Gallery in South Korea, winning the 2009 Hun Art Foundation Award. He has exhibited in various US cities, including five times in New York City. In addition, Mr. Gosse has graciously offered to donate ten-percent of any of his sales during this month's showing to the Gallery's Clinton C. Thomas Memorial Scholarship/award Fund which goes to a Delaware County senior high school art student. This year's $500 award will be presented on May 14th at the Gallery. Mr. Gosse's exhibition in bold abstracts with juxtapositions of vivid colors and considerable relief will be joined by eighteen new artists to the Gallery, plus returning artists with new work. Art & Soul by Phoebe will feature all new work in February from 18 new artists plus returning artists. Catering for the First Thursday opening reception will be provided by Tanglevine Crossing, with music by Paul McDaniel -- 6 pm to 8 pm Art and Soul by Phoebe Gallery is located at 409 South Walnut Street, phone 765-288-0005. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Wednesday, February 03, 2010 0 comments Juried Student (K-12) Art Show for Delaware Co. at Gallery 308 A love for the arts begins at home--and at school. At least that's the belief of Gallery 308, which is opening its 6th annual juried student art show this week. The public is invited to stop by and see what our young people are doing. There's a free reception at the Gallery, beginning at 5 p.m., February 4, the First Thursday of the month. The nonprofit community art gallery provides a juried show each year for Delaware County students in grades K through 12. It's a juried show, so awards will be presented at the reception. Students from Muncie Central, Delta, Wapahani, and Wes-Del schools - plus at least one independent student - participated. One-hundred ten entries were submitted, with 74 accepted into the juried process. The students' artwork will be displayed at the Gallery. This year the Gallery has offered a $500 Art Education Award for the school whose students earned the most points for their arts involvement. "After Christmas break, the competition [for the Art Education Award] started to heat up with more and more kids and teachers reporting," said Karen Fisher, Gallery 308 Board member who helped coordinate the show. "You can see the scores (so far) on the Gallery website at www.gallery308.org." But, she cautions, the name of the school that wins this award won't be announced until the opening reception. Students earned points for their school by attending art gallery openings, visiting museums and other art venues. The school with the most points wins the cash award which is to be used by the school to purchase art supplies. The winner of this award will be announced at the reception. Judges for the juried show were Sherry Powell of Jack's Camera Shop (for primary school artists) and Mary Slafkosky of the Muncie Children's Museum (secondary school artists). Artwork on display was framed by students and teachers who attended several framing workshops offered at the Gallery in January. The Muncie & Delaware County Community Foundation and Noon Rotary Club provided grants in support of this show, as did individual donors from the community. Additional support for the juried student show is provided by Pamela DeMarris and Jim Meadows, Toyota of Muncie, Frances Petty Sargent and Art Mart. The Artist Within, The Muncie Children's Museum, and Art Mart donated gift certificates for the honorable mention awards. 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. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Wednesday, February 03, 2010 0 comments Muncie Mardi Gras Stage Lineup Announced The entertainment and music lineup has been announced for Muncie Gras 2010 on Saturday, Feb. 20 in the streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana. MAX Stage 7:30-7:45: Helena & Zuriellah 8:00-8:15: Ladonna & Vashka 8:30-8:45: Dunya & Penticuff 9:00-9:15: Molly's Troupe 9:30-9:45: Tantric Trio 10:00-10:15: Wyld Fyre 10:30-10:45: Celeste 11:00-11:30am: Steel Town Fire- Escape Show 11:45-12:00: LaJoi 12:15-12:30: Wyld Fyre 12:45-1:00: Tantric Trio 1:15-1:45: Steel Town Fire FM Music Stage 7:00 - Small Wonders 8:00 - Sonny Yingst Band 9:00 - 8 Stories High 10:00 - MC Spark Plug 11:00 - Soraia 12:00 - Losing September 1:00 - ENZ Docs Music Hall 7:00- Gargantua 8:00 - One Side Later 9:00 - Walking Catfish 1130 - MM & Peaceful Revolution 1:00 - Catch Curtis Budweiser Stage 7:00-730- Amateur hour! Show us what you got! 7:30-9:00- Rainbow Girls Drag Show 9:00-9:45 Sizzling Hot Males 9:45-10:45 Jokers Wild Dancers 10:45-11:15 All Access Costume Contest Muncie Sanitary District Eco Friendly Costume Contest 11:15-12:00 Sizzling Hot Males 12:00-2:00- Rainbow Girls Drag Show PLUS: Upside down margaritas, go-go cage, stripper pole, mechanical bull, Bessie the Beer Cow, log roll contest, beads, photo opportunities, food and beer! Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Wednesday, February 03, 2010 0 comments Monday, February 01, 2010 Paint Story: New Abstracts by Eric Ernstberger at Gordy's in February Paint Story: New Abstracts by Eric Ernstberger is the featured exhibit this month at Gordy Fine Art in downtown Muncie. The prolific painter, who employs a knife in place of the typical brushes, merges his other interests - landscape architecture and writing - when creating his color-filled works of art. The artist admits to an attraction to drama. "My subjects reflect things I like, things I fear, dreams, and places I've been. Like the drama in a good story, I appreciate the tension of a contradiction or the truth imbedded in an underlying notion." Abstract art is usually traced back to Picasso and his contemporaries, Braque and Matisse. Their rebellion against traditional painting techniques and nature-derived subject matter took place around 1910. One hundred years later, abstraction in art is still fresh, and still being mined for its treasures of raw energy and intellectual content. Muncie artist, Ernstberger, finds painting with a knife not dissimilar to writing with a pen. "Both represent storytelling exercises, as both can morph fact and fiction and employ the use of modifiers; words are to colors as adjectives are to strokes, or adverbs to hues." Ernstberger will give a short talk about his work during the First Thursday artist reception on February 4th at 6 PM. Hours of the reception are 5 to 8 PM and the public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit may also be viewed throughout the month during normal business hours at the gallery/frame shop: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5:30, Saturday, 9 to 3, or by appointment. Ernstberger is a Principal in the firm, Rundell, Erstberger Associates, LLC, located in downtown Muncie. Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street. For more information call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, February 01, 2010 0 comments Muncie Gras Tickets On Sale Now Downtown Muncie's biggest party of the year is just a few short weeks away! Tickets are on sale now for Muncie Gras 2010 on Saturday, February 20, from 7pm-2am in the Streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana. Tickets to the 9th annual Muncie Gras are $10 in advance at various locations listed below, and $15 at the gate. Tickets are also available online @ www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.com. This is a 21 and up event. Get your tickets for the Muncie Mardi Gras celebration today at the following locations: After Dark Look for their Special Coupon on your Ticket! 3 locations! In Muncie, Marion & Anderson Party Wizards corner of McGalliard & Reserve across from Starbucks JR's Tropical Tan at the corner of Streeter and Granville in Muncie Low Bob's Discount Tobacco all 4 Muncie locations - on Memorial Dr., Tillotson Ave. East Main St. & Walnut St. Wine-N-Vine 1524 W. McGalliard in Muncie Pita Pit across from Jimmy John's in the Ball State Village Toys Forever on Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie Cirilla's on McGalliard in Muncie Victor's Gyros & Pancake House on S. Tillotson next to Island Tan in Muncie Mobile Plus - T Mobile in the Muncie Mall & on Scatterfield Rd. in front of Walmart in Anderson (All new customers who sign up for a 2-year contract will receive a free ticket to Muncie Gras!) MITS Trolley will provide a safe ride home, running from 7pm-3am to campus and Lyndenbrook hotels. Check this website www.munciedowntown.com/munciegras often for entertainment updates, pre-sale ticket locations and MITS Trolley route. For up-to-the-minute updates, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/munciegras or follow us on twitter @munciegras. Produced by: Muncie Downtown Development Sponsored by: MSD Recycling and Education Initiative and Bud Light Brought to you by: WLBC, WERK and MAX and All Access Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, February 01, 2010 0 comments Sunday, January 31, 2010 Short Transparencies in Watercolor by David Mark Townsend at The Artist Within "Short Transparencies in Watercolor", paintings by local artist David Mark Townsend, will be the featured exhibit for February at the Artist Within. An opening reception for the artist will be held from 5-8pm on Thursday, February 4th; the reception is free and open to the public. Mark's fascination with light and transparency is evident in his work. He received his BFA from the University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma in 1977 with a concentration in commercial art. He has worked and traveled throughout the Midwest and into Oregon and has actively participated in Baha'i pilgrimages and musical teaching trips to Israel, the Caribbean, and the Soviet Union. This artist also works in acrylics and tempera and enjoys animation and doing calligraphy. He is currently doing screen-printing with Outfitter Apparel and lives in Dunkirk with his wife Nancy, a native of Parker City. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Sunday, January 31, 2010 0 comments Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Heart of the City Meets Wednesday in New Location! The Heart of the City (formerly Muncie Downtown Business Council) begins the new year in a new meeting location! The group will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, January 27, at 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Patterson Building. Please note this is a change of venue from the conference room in the Fisher Building (Star Press building), where the group has met for the past five years. Please pass it on to your friends and peers, and anyone who may not be aware of the venue change. Immediately following the Heart of the City meeting, the Muncie Arts and Culture Council will meet in the same room to discuss our pursuits of state cultural district designation. Anyone is welcome to stay for that meeting as well. Along with the change of venue, Heart of the City members can expect a change in the format of the monthly meetings, held on the last Wednesday of every month. Meetings in the coming months will feature speakers and workshops and new business spotlights. In addition to the usual downtown news and events updates, attendees will be encouraged to offer feedback and discussion on current and relevant issues in Downtown Muncie. Anyone with an interest in Downtown Muncie is encouraged to attend any and all public meetings concerning improvement of our city and the downtown district. Take pride in your community, and get involved as we enter the next stage of redevelopment! The Heart of the City meets on the LAST Wednesday of every month at 3pm in the Patterson Building ballroom. For more information visit munciedowntown.com. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Tuesday, January 26, 2010 0 comments Thursday, January 21, 2010 Muncie Gras 2010 Advanced Ticket Locations Announced! The hottest ticket in town goes on sale January 25th, 2010 at various locations in and around Muncie. Advanced tickets to Muncie Gras 2010 are $10 ($15 at the gate). Buy your tickets online at www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.com, or at the following locations: After Dark Look for their Special Coupon on your Ticket! 3 locations! In Muncie, Marion & Anderson Party Wizards corner of McGalliard & Reserve across from Starbucks JR's Tropical Tan at the corner of Streeter and Granville in Muncie Low Bob's Discount Tobacco all 4 Muncie locations - on Memorial Dr., Tillotson Ave. East Main St. & Walnut St. Wine-N-Vine 1524 W. McGalliard in Muncie Pita Pit across from Jimmy John's in the Ball State Village Toys Forever on Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie Cirilla's on McGalliard in Muncie Victor's Gyros & Pancake House on S. Tillotson next to Island Tan in Muncie Mobile Plus - T Mobile in the Muncie Mall & on Scatterfield Rd. in front of Walmart in Anderson For more information on Muncie Mardi Gras, visit munciedowntown.com/munciegras. For up-to-the-minute details and announcements, become a fan on Facebook or follow Muncie Gras on twitter @munciegras. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, January 21, 2010 0 comments Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Muncie Gras Returns to the Streets of Downtown Muncie!! The largest party of the year returns to the streets of downtown Muncie! The legendary Muncie Gras will be held February 20, 2010 from 7pm-2am along South Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Huge heated tents will house all of your favorite bars and some of our favorite active entertainment. The weather is not an obstacle this year; there will be tons of places to get out of the cold and grab a cold one! The mechanical bull is back, the go-go cage, dance party tent, FM Music outdoor stage, Bessie the beer giving cow, belly dancers, drag show, lingerie show, sizzling hot male revue, and tons of live entertainment indoors and out to keep you in the party mood throughout the evening! Get started on your costume NOW! Costumed revelers can compete two ways this year: first for the best Mardi Gras costume, mask or headpiece and a second contest for the most eco-friendly costume! This one will be judged on most stylish use for recycled materials. $100 first prize and fabulous goodies! MITS Trolley will provide a safe ride home, running from 7pm-3am to campus and Lyndenbrook hotels. This is a 21 and up event. Tickets go on sale February 1 and are $10 in advance at various locations around town (TBA), or $15 at the gate. Tickets are also available on line at www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.com. Check munciedowntown.com/munciegras often for entertainment updates, pre-sale ticket locations and MITS Trolley route. Or follow us on twitter @munciegras. See photos from past Muncie Mardi Gras events here. Produced by: Muncie Downtown Development Sponsored by: MSD Recycling and Education Initiative and Bud Light Brought to you by: WLBC, WERK and MAX and All Access Vendors who would like to be a part of this year's event should contact Cheryl Crowder @ chercrowder@gmail.com or 765 282-7897 Laissez le bon roulement de périodes ! (Let the good times roll !) Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Wednesday, January 13, 2010 0 comments Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Cornerstone Center for the Arts Opens Registration for Spring Classes The Cornerstone Arts Program is excited to introduce its next series of twelve week classes in dance, fitness, visual arts, music, & theatre! Classes start the week of January 25 and continue until April 22. The Arts Program offers classes for youth and adults and payment plans and financial aid are available. Register online at www.cornerstonearts.org. Youth Classes are offered for children of all ages from infant through 8th grade and include: Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Kindermusik, Group Piano, Youth Drama, Early Art, Youth Art, Art Exploration, and Youth Ceramics. There's something to spark the creativity in every child! Adult classes for 9th grade and older include: Hip Hop, Ballet, Progressions & Technique, Belly Dance, Tap, Line Dancing, Swing, Indian & Bollywood, Contemporary & Jazz, Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Movement, Acting, Drawing, Fiber Art, Digital Photography, Painting, and Ceramics. These classes are great opportunities for adults to relax and have fun! In addition, the Cornerstone Arts Program offers private instruction for all ages in the following areas: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Strings, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Register at www.cornerstonearts.org or pick up a brochure in the building for class details. Call Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 765.281.9503 ext. 15 to receive a brochure in the mail or for additional information. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Tuesday, January 12, 2010 0 comments Thursday, January 07, 2010 Join Your Friends in Downtown Muncie for First Thursday Gallery Walk So what if it's snowing outside, it's warm indoors at all of Downtown Muncie's art galleries! Meet your friends downtown tonight for the monthly First Thursday gallery walk, January 7, from 5 to 8pm. The galleries simultaneously launch their monthly exhibits on the first Thursday evenings of every month, with meet-the-artist receptions and extended hours, live music and light refreshments. This month's exhibits will be opening at the following galleries (in alphabetical order by gallery) during First Thursday: Art and Soul by Phoebe ~ 409 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-0005 The public is invited to the opening reception for a new show at Art & Soul by Phoebe, "Explosion of Art and Fashion," which will take place during First Thursday, January 7, from 5pm to 9pm. The featured artist this month is Jean McCauley, a well known local artist and member of The Muncie Artist Guild. She is showing her vast array of oils, pastels and photography. In addition, the gallery is featuring the original designs in fashion of Ann Johnson. These delights in color and design are featured throughout the Gallery, and will be spotlighted in a Fashion Show on January 16th, 1-4pm at the Gallery. At this time, Ann's designs will be joined with the fashions of Town Boutique for a great afternoon of fashion to be modeled by local personalities. Read more... The Artist Within ~ 313 S Walnut Street ~ 765-289-7895 The Artist Within in Downtown Muncie will feature a "Consignment Artists Salon" in January. The artists who have work on consignment will be featured on the "gallery wall" through January 30th at the studio, located at 313 S. Walnut Street. There will be a "First Thursday" opening from 5-8 pm January 7th. Come support local artists with The Artist Within's "buy it-take it" format and "special pricing". Read more... Blue Bottle ~ 206 South Walnut Street ~ 765-284-3630 Every First Thursday is Redtail Day at Blue Bottle Coffee Shop. Stop in anytime during the day, or during First Thursday in the evening, and help support Redtail Conservancy. You can also make donations online at fortheland.org. Downtown Farm Stand ~ 125 East Main Street ~ 765-288-3775 Downtown Farm Stand organic market at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets now carries Sue Beach's functional pottery. The Downtown Farm Stand is open during First Thursday, and offers a seasonal selection of meat, dairy, eggs, produce, bulk foods and canned goods from Indiana's finest farms and regional producers. Visit www.downtownfarmstand.com for info. Gallery 308 ~ 308 E. Main Street ~ 765-289-857 Gallery 308 announces a new exhibition entitled "Faces and Places of Muncie," works by local artist Pamela de Marris, will open with a public reception on January's First Thursday, January 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening of this exhibition marks the Gallery's 10th anniversary year. Read more... Gordy Fine Art & Framing ~ 224 E Main Street ~ 765-284-8422 The annual printmaking exhibit will be hung for the month of January at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink was curated by BSU printmaking professors, Sarojini and David Johnson. An opening reception will be held during the First Thursday monthly event, January 7, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Parking is available on the street and in the Merchants Bank lot across the street. Read more... Toys Forever Models & Hobbies ~ 311 South Walnut Street ~ 765-288-6505 On First Thursdays, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies hosts a meeting of modelers who build and detail plastic models of cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, sci-fi and other subjects. The meeting is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Come see finished models on display, models in the process of being built and talk to the modelers about tips and techniques. Any person interested is welcome to join and participate in the display and discussion. For more information, contact Brandon Mundell at Toys Forever Models & Hobbies (765) 288-6505. In addition, Toys Forever Models & Hobbies will be open to the public extended hours until 8:00 PM First Thursday. Come meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff while exploring East Central Indiana's premier selection of model and hobby supplies. Please visit all our other downtown Muncie businesses, many have extended hours or special events during First Thursdays. Additionally, all of Downtown's independently owned bars and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. For more information, visit www.munciedowntown.com. Click Here for More Downtown Muncie Events. All events and exhibits are subject to change. Please help keep us informed of any upcoming events or exhibits in Downtown Muncie. If an exhibit or opening is not listed here, is because no information was sent to munciedowntown.com about the event. Please email details to info [at] munciedowntown.com, or fill out the contact form on the website. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, January 07, 2010 0 comments Free Framing & Matting Workshops at Gallery 308 in January Will you put off framing that nice giclee print you got for Christmas? What about the precious wedding photo that still hasn't been framed? What's your excuse? If cost is holding you back (i.e. the cost of framing and matting), Gallery 308 has a wonderful offer for you! FREE, hands-on matting & framing workshops will be held at the Gallery throughout January, weekday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30, and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to noon. In exchange for learning how to do your own framing (it's easier than you may think!), you will be helping the gallery to frame the student art for the February juried student art exhibit for grades K through 12. Your attendance at the Gallery 308 framing workshops can also earn points for a Delaware County school as the schools compete for the 2010 Art Education Award. The school with the most points will use the $500 award to purchase art materials. The winner will be announced in February. Help to promote art education in our schools and learn a useful money-saving skill at the same time! To register for a Gallery 308 framing workshop, call Karen Fisher at the Art Mart, 284-2919. The workshops will take place at Gallery 308, in the Founders Gallery. Gallery 308 is located at 308 East Main Street in downtown Muncie. Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Thursday. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, January 07, 2010 0 comments Explosion of Art and Fashion Exhibit at Art & Soul by Phoebe The public is invited to the opening reception for a new show at Art & Soul by Phoebe, "Explosion of Art and Fashion," which will take place during First Thursday, January 7, from 5pm to 9pm. The featured artist this month is Jean McCauley, a well known local artist and member of The Muncie Artist Guild. She is showing her vast array of oils, pastels and photography. In addition, the gallery is featuring the original designs in fashion of Ann Johnson. These delights in color and design are featured throughout the Gallery, and will be spotlighted in a Fashion Show on January 16th, 1-4pm at the Gallery. At this time, Ann's designs will be joined with the fashions of Town Boutique for a great afternoon of fashion to be modeled by local personalities. The Gallery features the art of 31 additional artists this month - local, as well as from out of state. Tanglevine Crossing has added beautiful pieces to be displayed. Also there is a vast collection of vintage jewelry, hats and purses for sale. Vera Mae's Bistro will be catering the First Thursday reception. Art & Soul by Phoebe is located at 409 S. Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, January 07, 2010 0 comments Consignment Artists Salon at The Artist Within in January The Artist Within in Downtown Muncie will feature a "Consignment Artists Salon" in January. The artists who have work on consignment will be featured on the "gallery wall" through January 30th at the studio, located at 313 S. Walnut Street. There will be a "First Thursday" opening from 5-8 pm January 7th. Come support local artists with The Artist Within's "buy it-take it" format and "special pricing". The Artist Within is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am - 6pm, Friday from 11am - 9pm, and Saturday from 11am - 7pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, January 07, 2010 0 comments "Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink" Print Show on Exhibit at Gordy's The annual printmaking exhibit will be hung for the month of January at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink was curated by BSU printmaking professors, Sarojini and David Johnson. "The works are all by Ball State printmakers," noted Sarojini, "including David and I, and our current and former students. Most of the works are woodcuts and etchings." For those unfamiliar with printmaking techniques, an "etching" or "intaglio," uses a metal plate, which is "etched" with chemicals to produce the desired image. Widely used as a printmaking technique since the Renaissance, it is still a popular method of producing multiple images, often with great detail and color. This will be the fourth annual print show hosted by the Gordy's at their downtown gallery. "Prints, especially straight from the university setting, are an excellent stepping on point for new or young art patrons," Brian Gordy said of the upcoming exhibit. "Often more reasonably priced than paintings, prints are highly collectible, and if they're properly framed, will last many lifetimes." The prints in this exhibit also have the prestige of being hand selected by the renowned professors and will include print books as well as the traditional two-dimensional format. An opening reception will be held during the First Thursday monthly event, January 7, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Parking is available on the street and in the Merchants Bank lot across the street. Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next to Civic Theatre. In addition to the reception, this exhibit may be viewed during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, through January 30th, or by appointment. For more information, call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, January 07, 2010 0 comments Tuesday, January 05, 2010 "Faces and Places of Muncie" by Pamela de Marris on Exhibit at Gallery 308 Gallery 308 announces a new exhibition entitled "Faces and Places of Muncie," works by local artist Pamela de Marris, will open with a public reception on January's First Thursday, January 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening of this exhibition marks the Gallery's 10th anniversary year. De Marris is one of the Gallery's original founding members. She has assembled an exhibit that highlights some of the facets of downtown Muncie--its people and places. About the artist Pamela de Marris did undergraduate and graduate studies in Photography, Video and Film at Rhode Island School of Design and receiving her M.F.A. in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL. She has taught and lectured about her work and varied photographic techniques at Maine Photographic Workshops, Rockport, ME, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, Universidad De Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia, American Museum Giverny, France and various universities, museums and organizations throughout the USA, South America, Canada, and Europe. During the past thirty years de Marris has exhibited work at galleries and museums in the USA, Middle East, South America, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Four Fellowships were granted to de Marris by the NEA and one Residency through the International Residency Program in Giverny, France, home of Claude Monet's Gardens. De Marris has been featured in numerous magazine articles, books and various other publications. Her photo-based artworks are part of several museums and notable permanent collections. Attendance at Gallery 308 is free. De Marris's exhibit will continue through January 29. Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Thursday. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575. The Gallery is located at 308 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Tuesday, January 05, 2010 0 comments Monday, December 28, 2009 Ring In the New Year in the Streets of Downtown Muncie Indiana! Be part of Downtown’s best New Year’s Celebration ever! Featuring a Unity Walk from the County Courthouse to the New Year's Eve festivities at Walnut and Charles Street in Downtown Muncie. Festivities begin at 10:30pm, followed by a midnight “Times Square” ball drop and fireworks and heated indoor kids’ activities. New Year's Eve in Downtown Muncie is sponsored by PhyTx Gears, Indiana Michigan Power, Advanced Signs and Graphics, Muncie Sanitary District, and Downtown Development. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, December 28, 2009 0 comments Monday, November 30, 2009 Muncie Action Plan Seeks Public Opinion - That Means YOU!! The Muncie Action Plan needs you! This is your community, get involved and make your voice heard as we identify what is important to Muncie's future. Come to one of five public meetings Dec.1, 2 or 3. See below for meeting times and places. MITS will provide free bus service to all the public meeting locations. This may be the only plan that is being developed by the community, for the community through Public Input Meetings that will allow us to express our values and aspirations for Muncie. Through a process of talking to fellow citizens in small groups (8-12 people) your thoughts will be captured and form the basis of a plan which will guide the City for years to come. These meetings will begin with a full overview of the process and then break into small groups of 8 - 12 where you will share your ideas with neighbors and colleagues in a personal, meaningful, and directed process. All information will be collected by a facilitator. The final product - The Muncie Action Plan - will serve as a blueprint for the future and will include specific - and implementable - action steps for short term and mid-term projects.This will not only capture the values and hopes, but provide an action plan, it will be the basis for planning for the City in the years to come. Part of this effort will identify priorities for spending Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds for the next five years. Whether you live here, work here, or both; whether you have been here your entire life or just a few months - please don't miss this opportunity to participate in this exciting project that will guide Muncie's future. Muncie Action Plan Public Input Meetings: Dec. 1 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hospital Auditorium Dec. 2 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Southside HS Cafeteria Dec. 2 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Career Center Presidents Room Dec. 3 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Forest Park Dec. 3 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Northside Cafeteria Visit the MAP facebook page, or cityofmuncie.com for more information. This is a valuable and meaningful way to spend your time and we encourage you to make a commitment to attend. Please forward to everyone you know who lives, works and/or plays in Muncie! Click here to download a PDF to print and post, or pass around. You Are Muncie - Let Your Voice Be Heard! Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, November 30, 2009 0 comments Saturday, November 28, 2009 Farmers Market at Minnetrista Continues Through Winter Farmers Market at Minnetrista will continue during the winter months, December through April, on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - noon. Shop for delicious local meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, winter produce, baked goods, coffee and more! While you're here, visit the Orchard Shop at Minnetrista and try our fresh pressed apple cider. Pick up a Cider Club Card and buy 11 gallons and receive your 12th gallon free! These special winter dates will be held inside Minnetrista. For more information visit www.minnetrista.net or call (765) 282-4848. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Saturday, November 28, 2009 0 comments Monday, November 23, 2009 "A Time For Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre Muncie Civic Theatre presents A Time For Christmas on the Mainstage Theatre, December 4th-6th, and 10th-13th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the two Sunday matinees on December 6th and 13th are at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students. This Broadway-style musical is an imaginative adventure throughout time where we learn the true meaning of Christmas. This is a story of hope and the opportunity to change one's life for the better. Audiences will experience music and drama that capture the wonder of Christmas for the whole family. A Time For Christmas features live musical performances, under the direction of Dr. Michael Williamson, and a cast of more than 70 community members under the direction of Laura Williamson. Join us as we celebrate the holiday season! Tickets can now be purchased online at www.munciecivic.org or by calling 288.PLAY or by stopping by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, November 23, 2009 0 comments "Sanders Family Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre Muncie Civic Theatre presents Sanders Family Christmas in the Studio Theatre, December 4th-5th, 11th-13th, & 17th-19th. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on December 13th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. In this sequel to the ever popular hit Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, home of the Mount Pleasant Pickle Factory. It's Christmas Eve, 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe has invited them to the Baptist Church to sing and witness, getting the congregation into the down home holiday spirit before the boys, including one of the Sanders' own, are shipped off to World War II. More than two dozen Christmas carols, many of them vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories from the more or less devote Sanders family keep the audience laughing, clapping and singing along with bluegrass Christmas favorites. Richly entertaining, this wildly infections musical brings cheer to audiences eager to see how their friends from Smoke on the Mountain have been getting along. Tickets can now be purchased online at www.munciecivic.org or by calling 288.PLAY or by stopping by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the show for cash walk-in sales only. Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Monday, November 23, 2009 0 comments Saturday, November 21, 2009 Muncie Children's Museum is Free on the Three The Muncie Children's Museum is moving its Free Saturdays to the third Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., starting November 21, 2009 and going throughout 2010. Free Saturdays began in 2006 as an outreach to offer families, especially those at-risk populations in our community an opportunity to visit the museum. Free Saturdays directly impact youth by providing educational exhibits and programs at a free admission price. Since the inception of Free Saturdays in 2006, more than 18,000 people have taken part of free admission to the museum. So far, in 2009 we have welcomed more than 4,600 visitors through the doors of the Muncie Children's Museum during Free Saturdays. Through continued support from Muncie-area businesses, philanthropic organizations and East Central Indiana supporters the Muncie Children's Museum has been able to continue our mission by providing free admission during our Free Saturdays for the residents of East Central Indiana. For more information about Free Saturdays at the Muncie Children's Museum, visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660. The Muncie Children's Museum was founded in 1977, as a hands-on, educational and innovative museum for children. The museum is aimed at bringing educational and interactive entertainment to the children of East Central Indiana. The museum's exhibits are designed to be fun, raise questions, provoke interest and stimulate curiosity. The museum is located at 515 S. High St. in downtown Muncie. Museum hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 per person ages 1 - 100. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Saturday, November 21, 2009 0 comments Friday, November 20, 2009 Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be turned into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 to 3:30 pm for the annual Candy Cane Lane! Children can enjoy crafts, presents, entertainment, and visit with Santa. All children will get to visit with Santa and receive a free toy for the holidays! Last year over 1,200 visitors enjoyed this exciting event. The event is free and open to the public, so come out and celebrate the holidays! Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Friday, November 20, 2009 0 comments Cardinal Greenway Hosts Annual Turkey Trot Move your feet so others can eat! Cardinal Greenway will host the annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, on the Cardinal Greenway. Registration opens 7:30a.m., Walk/Run begins 8:00 a.m. at the Wysor Street Depot, 700 E. Wysor, Muncie. Cardinal Home Medical and Kohl’s are proud to sponsor the annual non-competitive run and walk. The event offers a variety of distances, refreshments, and family time. Turkey Trot provides a fun, family-friendly event to show off the Greenways to visiting family and friends; not to mention a great way to build up an appetite – or burn a few extra calories before the big meal! Pre-registration is $7.00/person or $12.00/family (family = living in same household). Pre-registrations must be received by 4:00 p.m. November 20, 2009. Registration day of event is $10.00/person or $15.00/family (family = living in same household) One non-perishable food item per participant is also required as part of the registration fee. All collected items will benefit Christian Ministries. Registration forms are available at the Wysor Street Depot, Muncie Visitor’s Bureau, YMCA, and online at www.cardinalgreenways.org. Turkey Trot is hosted by Cardinal Greenway and sponsored by Cardinal Home Medical of New Castle and Kohl’s. For more information, please contact Cardinal Greenway at 765-287-0399. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Friday, November 20, 2009 0 comments Thursday, November 19, 2009 "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at Muncie Civic Theatre Muncie Civic Theatre presents "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" in the Studio Theatre, November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, & 21. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and the Sunday matinee on November 15th is at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" focuses on an embittered academic couple who gradually draw a younger couple, freshly arrived from the Midwest, into their games of marital love-hatred. The play is a dramatic blood sport fought with words rather than weapons and is a powerful display of human nature. This was Edward Albee's first full-length play and his first to appear on Broadway, and is considered by many to be his greatest dramatic achievement, as well as a central work in the contemporary American theatre. Featuring Tom Cherry, Lisa Etchison, Ryan Lash, and Erica Dumond as the cast with direction by Bill Wilkison. Tickets can now be purchased online at www.munciecivic.org or by calling 288.PLAY or by stopping by the Box Office, Tuesday-Friday from Noon-6:00pm at 216 E. Main Street in Muncie. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the show for cash walk-in sales only. Go online to www.munciecivic.org for complete season information. What: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? When: November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 Where: Muncie Civic Theatre Studio, 222 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305 Who: Open to the public. Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for students Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, November 19, 2009 0 comments Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Welcomes the Heart of the City in Muncie as an Indiana Main Street Participant at Statehouse Ceremony Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman welcomed the Heart of the City to the Indiana Main Street program at a ceremony on Friday at the Indiana Statehouse. Indiana Main Street is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The program provides assistance to participating Indiana cities and towns for economic development efforts in their local downtown and commercial business districts. "Viable downtowns are crucial to the economic health of our state, and we need strong business districts now more than ever considering the current economic environment," said Lt. Governor Skillman. "The Indiana Main Street program is creating opportunities for revitalization and restoration, as well as encouraging a favorable environment for businesses." The City of Muncie will join more than 90 other Indiana Main Street communities dedicated to the revitalization of their downtown communities. Indiana Main Street is founded on a community-driven "Four Point Approach" to downtown development: organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring. The Heart of the City in Muncie has been actively involved in downtown development for the past 10 years, completing projects like facade restorations, street renovations, and new housing projects to increase the downtown population, as well as hosting community events. The group is currently working on projects like a public park and green space, as well as pursuing avenues to develop new business opportunities. The goals of the group are to continue redevelopment and economic growth, create a unified marketing plan, and use their historic heritage to establish downtown Muncie as an arts and cultural district. OCRA's Executive Director David Terrell said, "We are honored to have the Heart of the City as part of the Indiana Main Street family. They know and understand the importance of a thriving downtown and have community members willing to assist in the revitalization efforts of their downtown. We are very proud of Muncie and are happy to recognize them today." Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Thursday, November 19, 2009 0 comments Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Real Food, Real Indiana Expo Returns to Minnetrista Join the Indiana Foodways Alliance at beautiful Minnetrista, on the banks of the White River in Muncie, for the Real Food, Real Indiana Expo, a big celebration of Indiana-made foods on Saturday, November 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is IFA's second annual Expo, an indoor event where you may taste, savor and buy locally made artisan foods just in time for the holidays and tour the exhibits at Minnetrista, the Ball Family's community center and museum. Sample sauces, meats, preserves, baked goods, coffees, wines, cheeses, honey, hand-made candies and much more. Admission is $5, children under 12 accompanied by an adult free. Minnetrista is located at 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway (left off Wheeling Ave.) in Muncie, Indiana, 47303-2925. Parking for the event is free. Expo admission is just $5, and benefits the Indiana Foodways Alliance. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Wednesday, November 18, 2009 0 comments Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Live Jazz Tonight at White River Landing Nov. 20 Live Jazz Tonight will perform at White River Landing this Friday, Nov. 20, from 6:30 to 9:30. The band will also perform at Motini's Saturday night from 9 to midnight. Live Jazz Tonight features the music of John Coltrane, Modern Jazz Quartet, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Cole Porter, Gershwin and original compositions by Paul Rhine and Tim Van Cleave. For more information, visit the band's website: www.livejazztonight.net. Also, the Tim Van Cleave Project performs at Motini's every Thursday night from 9 to midnight. The group features Tim Van Cleave on vibes, Gabe Beach on drums and Paul Rhine on electric fretless bass and flute. The band plays the fusion music of Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard and others as well as original music. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Tuesday, November 17, 2009 0 comments Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Harvest Moon Film Festival Rescheduled for February The Harvest Moon Film Festival will now be held on February 11, 12, and 13, 2010, due to the large number of responses prompting festival expansion. The festival will now include three days of film screenings instead of two. The festival will also include more films as well as more opportunities to view those films, making it the biggest event yet. Films will be screened both at Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Muncie Civic Theatre. The festival will also include an expanded community component. Not only will there be workshops about the art of filmmaking, but local community members can also take part in open auditions to be added to a community actor database that will be a resource for local and regional film projects. Anyone interested in filmmaking as an actor, director, screenwriter, crew, etc. will have the opportunity to be added to an extensive database for networking and collaboration in future film projects. This will be a great opportunity to view independent films, learn more about filmmaking, or become involved in upcoming films. Visit www.harvestmoonfilmfestival.com in the coming months for details! * What: Harvest Moon Film Festival * When: February 11, 12, and 13, 2010 * Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Muncie Civic Theatre * Who: Open to the public. For more information about the Harvest Moon Film Festival, call Robby Tompkins, Director of Education, at 765.281.9503, ext. 23. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Wednesday, November 11, 2009 0 comments Friday, October 23, 2009 After 5 at Minnetrista presents Dr. Entomo's Sideshow Join your friends at Minnetrista Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 pm and get creeped out by crawlies, scared by spiders, and itchy about insects while visiting Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders! Enjoy insect themed appetizers, a signature drink and a cash bar, buggy activities and much more! Don't miss this special event including some of the creepiest, cringiest bugs around. Minnetrista has partnered with Muncie Young Professionals Group to create an after-work series of events called After 5 at Minnetrista. The series features food, drink, and fun activities to introduce people to Minnetrista and other professionals. Must be 21+ to attend. Cost: $10 per person. Registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 26. Call (765) 213-3549. ------- 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 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. Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Friday, October 23, 2009 0 comments Tuesday, October 20, 2009 New Contemporary Art Gallery To Make Debut In Downtown Muncie: Art & Soul By Phoebe Art Gallery Artist Phoebe Wantz is opening a new art gallery, Art and Soul by Phoebe Art Gallery, in Downtown Muncie. The grand opening will be on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with an artist reception starting at 6 p.m. at 409 South Walnut Street, downtown Muncie. Ms. Wantz is a former art major at Ball State, but better known locally for her work in Community Theater, has currently turned her focus to her artistic talent and established a new contemporary art gallery, the "Art and Soul by Phoebe Art Gallery." Wantz currently has about 100 completed canvases and these paintings cover a variety of eclectic themes - from Southwest art, religious themes, abstracts to nudes. One can tell by Wantz's work that the "Muse" has really taken her by storm, since she has painted all of these works since March, 2008. Her paintings recently took first, second and third place in acrylics at a juried art show at the Minnetrista Cultural Center. Multi-media artist Michael DuQuette will be the artistic director and curator of the gallery. Mr. DuQuette recently moved to Muncie from Chicago where he received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Mr. DuQuette is a rare artist in that he displays convincing accomplishment both in abstract expressionism and a kind of "funk-neo-realism" with which he creates portraits, cityscapes/landscapes and other urban vistas in a decidedly off beat style which is visually provocative, compositionally exciting and wild with color. DuQuette has received several awards over the last 25 years and has shown his work nationally and internationally. The gallery's Artist-in-Residence, Mrs. Hye-Sook JEE, will be the on-site studio artist creating traditional Korean paper art using only paper to form bowls, lamps, tables and sculptures. Ms. JEE and her family just recently moved to Muncie from Korea. Not only will the public be invited to enjoy her work, but to SEE her work. This new art gallery's mission and motto is: "Artist First". Art and Soul by Phoebe Gallery will be focusing on the art and artists which includes low commissions on sales: 20% for established/up and coming artists and 10% for student artists (currently enrolled) with no membership fees, which is unheard of in traditional galleries. The gallery will be providing a Senior High School Student Scholarship Program and month long show with the scholarship awarded in the late spring of 2010. Plus there will be monthly featured artists, periodic juried art shows, poetry readings, book signings, play readings, musical presentations and other artistic adventures in the future. Tanglevine Crossing, of Farmland, Indiana, will also be adding some selected pieces to be displayed and sold at the Gallery. This is an exciting opportunity for local and out-of-state artists to display their work while bringing the spirit of the arts to the Muncie community. The Art and Soul by Phoebe Art Gallery is seeking artists for upcoming shows located downtown at 409 S. Walnut Street. It is certain to be a showplace of fresh and exceptional talent. The gallery welcomes diverse, unique artistry encompassing all media forms. Interested artisans should contact Art and Soul by Phoebe Art Gallery at 765-288-0005. Contact Information: Phoebe Wantz, Owner/Artist/Director Michael DuQuette, Artistic Director and Curator Art and Soul by Phoebe Art Gallery Phone: 765-288-0005 Cell: 765-717-5456 Email: artandsoulbyphoebegallery@gmail.com Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Tuesday, October 20, 2009 0 comments Friday, October 16, 2009 Farm Stand Deli Now Open in Downtown Muncie! The Downtown Farm Stand has just opened The Farm Stand Deli, "a local organic eatery," inside their organic grocery at the corner of Mulberry and Main streets in Downtown Muncie. The Farm Stand Deli is open Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, and will soon be open Sundays. Carryout available: Soups for carryout served in re-usable containers only (no disposables). Delivery available to the immediate downtown area. Free Wi-Fi is also available at the store. The Farm Stand Deli makes excellent sandwiches and wraps, has an all organic salad bar, homemade soups, and does fresh organic fruit and vegetable juicing. We will have a constantly changing menu and selection in our deli case. We have European, New York, Midwestern, and International influences in the food. The everyday special is the $3 traditional taco! We make our tacos with outstanding fillings that change weekly. ALL OF OUR MEATS AND CHEESES are procured from local environmentally sustainable producers. We make all of our food from what we carry in our store! Daily specials are at the heart of what we do, we like to use what's fresh, good, and in-season....so all of our food is healthy and delicious! The Basics .... * Fruit and Vegetable juicing - All Organic! We take the work out of juicing for you! Try our delicious and healthy juices today! Ask us for suggestions! * Two soup varieties that change throughout the week - One meat based, one vegetarian each day. * A full salad bar! All organic. Get your salad dressings and sides of meat and cheese at the deli case. * Three dollar tacos everyday with fillings that change often - Excellent and already popular. These are great everyday food - very filling, wholesome, delicious, all organic, and gluten free. Two makes a meal. Tell us if you like it spicy! * Sandwiches and wraps - We have lots of great ideas for you here. We will have our own cherry wood smoked ham, 100% grass fed shaved roast beef, our gourmet balsamic Italian cold chicken (a delectable cold cut), homemade bean burgers, and our Farm Stand hummus everyday! * Did I mention cheese? If you're a customer you know what to expect here from our amazing cheese suppliers. We can slice cheese and meat however you like! * Specialty items like home made kimchi, will be available - just keep watching for more variety in the "wet" salads department. What's special about us? Over 40 local sustainable farms supply our store and deli! We are the only all local and organic eatery in all of East Central Indiana and beyond! We are the only restaurant that has traditional tacos in Muncie. We sell tacos the way they are sold in a traditional taqueria. We have the only fruit and vegetable juice bar in Muncie, and ours is 100% organic! We are also the only delicatessen in Muncie and in all of Indiana that has created a new eco-gastronomical restaurant! We are the only restaurant in Muncie that does not have a major national food distributor coming to our door such as Sysco or GFS. Our food is REAL! All of our dishes are homemade from whole organic foods all of the time. We do all of the prep work! Want more? How about the fact that the same comfortable family atmosphere and excellent service you've come to expect from The Downtown Farm Stand, you can now get at The Farm Stand Deli! The Future ... Soon we expect to be making our own in house corn tortillas. We also have the desire to make sausages - gourmet varieties that you can't get anywhere else. We have many ideas for great new foods for the deli case. Stay tuned ... To our loyal supporters, Thanks to everyone for your enthusiasm! You have supported us and now we are able to respond to your requests with a fully functioning delicatessen! Only our long time patrons know the years of planing and hard work that have gone into this process, and our wonderful customers have supported us throughout. What we have created is something entirely unique. The pure mission behind this venture is to help create a local, sustainable, and organic food system. We operate with a minimum amount of waste. As much of our food as is possible is purchased from local organic farms, and all other food is certified organic. We hear the food is sensational! There is nothing like The Farm Stand Deli anywhere around. We hope you brag to your friends about what you have here and we know that, properly utilized, it will increase your quality of life tremendously. This is your deli - we hope you enjoy it, watch it change and grow, and we look forward to your feedback! Dave Ring Downtown Farm Stand and Farm StandDeli 125 E Main St - Corner of Main and Mulberry Downtown Muncie 765-288-3775 Now open 60 hours a week... Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday! 12 - 5 pm Parking Info: We have parking available on Main street in front of our door along the sidewalk! You can also park in the two hour FREE city lot right behind the building off of Jackson St and also in the surrounding parking lots. If you need help finding these areas just ask! Many people find we are very convenient if you need to get in and out quickly and do not have time to walk through a big parking lot and wander through a huge store. Additionally you can always find a friendly face to ask for help! Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter. Muncie Indiana - Downtown Muncie - Muncie - Indiana - Delaware County - ECI - East Central Indiana # posted by MuncieDowntown.com @ Friday, October 16, 2009 0 comments ARCHIVES June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 October 2004 November 2004 December 2004 January 2005 February 2005 March 2005 April 2005 May 2005 June 2005 July 2005 August 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 December 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008 January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009 August 2009 September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 February 2010		follow us on twitter Previous Posts Winter Happenings at Minnetrista Catch Live Jazz Tonight in Downtown Muncie in February Art & Soul by Phoebe Hosts Trunk Show and Crazy Sweatshirt Day Bears of Blue River Save the Civic on Feb. 8 Upcoming Events at Muncie Civic Theatre Live Jazz Tonight at Two Johnnys Postponed Due to Weather First Thursday Gallery Walk Tonight in Downtown Muncie Mardi Gras and Ronald Gosse on exhibit at Art and Soul by Phoebe Juried Student (K-12) Art Show for Delaware Co. at Gallery 308 Muncie Mardi Gras Stage Lineup Announced Paint Story: New Abstracts by Eric Ernstberger at Gordy's in February Muncie Gras Tickets On Sale Now Short Transparencies in Watercolor by David Mark Townsend at The Artist Within Heart of the City Meets Wednesday in New Location! 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Farmers Market at Minnetrista Continues Through Winter "A Time For Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre "Sanders Family Christmas" at Muncie Civic Theatre Muncie Children's Museum is Free on the Three Candy Cane Lane at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cardinal Greenway Hosts Annual Turkey Trot "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at Muncie Civic Theatre Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Welcomes the Heart of the City in Muncie as an Indiana Main Street Participant at Statehouse Ceremony Real Food, Real Indiana Expo Returns to Minnetrista Live Jazz Tonight at White River Landing Nov. 20 Harvest Moon Film Festival Rescheduled for February After 5 at Minnetrista presents Dr. Entomo's Sideshow New Contemporary Art Gallery To Make Debut In Downtown Muncie: Art & Soul By Phoebe Art Gallery Farm Stand Deli Now Open in Downtown Muncie! Today's Events Calendar

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