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MUNCIE, IN - Ball State University freshman orientation begins Tuesday, June 2nd, and Downtown Muncie welcomes our guests with open arms. Downtown businesses and merchants are encouraged to take advantage of the many promotional and volunteer opportunities offered over the next few weeks. We want everyone to get involved, to let our visitors know what a wonderful community we are and how much we Downtown Muncie has to offer!

MUNCIE, IN - Please join your fellow friends of Downtown Muncie for a public presentation about Indiana Main Street on Wednesday, April 29, at 4:30pm at Muncie Civic Theatre. This presentation represents Muncie’s first step toward becoming a Main Street community, and our next steps in Muncie’s downtown revitalization efforts.

Guest speakers will include Indiana Main Street program manager Shae Young, Darrin Murrell of Historic Farmland USA, Bill Morgan and Ann Johnson. Some time will also be dedicated to other community announcements at the end of the presentation. Concessions will be available in the lobby.

MUNCIE, IN - The final meeting of the Muncie Downtown Business Council will be a symbolic transition into a new era of downtown revitalization. Indiana Main Street will be the focus of the groupís last public meeting on Wednesday, April 29th, at 4:30 pm at Muncie Civic Theatre. Refreshments will be available in the lobby.

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Muncie Mardi Gras is set for Saturday, Feb. 21st, and the full entertainment lineup is posted on the Muncie Gras web page. You can also find Muncie Gras info on MYSPACE, FACEBOOK and TWITTER.

All acts and times are subject to change!

Heated Tent FM Music Stage
200 block of Walnut St
7-8: Funcie Funk
8-9: 8 Stories high
9-10: Prizzy Prizzy Please
10-11: Losing September
11-12: Michael Martin Band
12-2: Mid West

Doc's Music Hall
215 S. Walnut St
9-10: Jack of Suede
10-11: James Brown Car Alarm
11-12: Redlight Remedy
1-3: Cosmic Railroad
Totally Michael....all night long

MUNCIE, IN - There is an exciting traveling exhibit opening at the Muncie Children’s Museum, Tuesday, February 17, 2009, “Cool Moves! The Artistry of Motion!  “Cool Moves” is an engaging exhibition featuring fourteen fun, interactive exhibits that allow you to discover the beauty of motion all around us.

DOWNTOWN MUNCIE - Tonight is First Thursday, the time every month when Downtown's many art galleries launch their monthly exhibits with meet-the-artist receptions and extended hours from 5 to 8pm. This is a free, family event. READ MORE... Apologies to Gallery 308, whose exhibit info was not included in the First Thursday announcement (I received their press release right after sending out the mailing).

MUNCIE DOWNTOWN - Muncie Mardi Gras is set for Saturday, Feb. 21st, and planning is in full swing! Volunteers, vendors and entertainment should call Cheryl Crowder at (765) 282-7897. Check Here for regular Muncie Gras updates and find Muncie Gras on MYSPACE, FACEBOOK and TWITTER.