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Introduction to Hot Glass Weekend Paperweight Workshop

Registration is now open for an introduction to working with glass workshop put on by the Ball State Marilyn K Glick Center for Glass.

Day 1: Saturday, April 16 from 9:00-1:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, April 17 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Where: Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass
Cost: $135/person

*Must be 18 or older to participate.  No glass experience necessary.

In this two day workshop, participants will learn how to create their own paperweights in hot glass.  Saturday’s class will be a full day in the hot shop where instructors will guide participants in the proper safety and demonstrate various techniques in the morning.  In the afternoon participants will form molten glass with a variety of colors into their own paperweight which they can take home.  Sunday’s workshop will cover basic grinding and polishing of glass to help participants finish their paperweights.  The Sunday session is a half-day and will run 3 hours.  Cost for this two day workshop is $135.

This workshop is currently full.  Due to overwhelming response we ask that you sign up here if you’d like to be on the waiting list or receive notifications of future dates. 

Add me to the waiting list; sign me up to be notified of future dates

To learn more about the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass, see them on the web!

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2016 Black History Month Community Forums

Tuesdays in February the City of Muncie and Mayor Dennis Taylor will be hosting a series of community forums.  These sessions are free and open to the public.  Everyone is welcome to attend and share their thoughts. Muncie City Councilman, Julius Anderson will moderate.

Download the flier (pdf)

February 2, 6:00-7:00 PM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Lenny R. Corthen, Pastor
820 S. Penn Street

February 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
Prayer House of Deliverance
John L. Smith, Pastor
1805 S. Wall Avenue

February 16, 6:00-7:00 PM
Repairing the Breach Ministries
Kevin Ivy, Sr., Pastor
2417 W. 8th Street

February 23, 6:00-7:00 PM
Antioch Baptist Church
Edward Long, Pastor
1700 E. Butler Street

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June 13, 2015 – Muncie Symphony Orchestra Festival on the Green

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Muncie Arts and Culture Council presented a community event that has become a Muncie tradition. Unfortunately, this year’s event was moved indoors because of rain.

The MSO challenged neighborhood associations to bring residents out as a group to enjoy the evening together and perhaps participate in the “Americana” themed table-decorating contest. In 2012, the East Central neighborhood won the Movie themed picnic contest with their extraordinaire tent/Ratatouille display.

Festival on the Green Poster (pdf)

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Muncie GIS Resources Map for Neighborhoods

Kyle Johnson, Director of the Delaware County GIS Department presented at the March 2015 Neighborhood President’s Council meeting. In response to audience interest, Kyle created an online map of Muncie that includes the ability to view the following data:

  • Properties in Multiple Tax Sales (unsold tax delinquent properties)
  • Muncie Street and Park Trees
  • Crime Density (all Crimes 2009-2014)
  • Hardest Hit Funds Demolitions Properties (round 1 & 2)
  • Parcels (links to Beacon for info)
  • Fire Hydrants
  • Bicycle Friendly Roads
  • Bike Lanes
  • Art & Culture Trail
  • Greenways & Trails
  • Muncie Historic Districts
  • Parcels with Homestead Exemptions (owner occupied)
  • Neighborhood Boundaries
  • UBHA properties (all properties brought before the Unsafe Building hearing Authority since 2012)
  • Muncie Sidewalks
  • Zoning

In order to view the above listed layers, please click on “Content” in the left hand side of the browser. You will be able to turn layers on and off by checking the individual boxes.

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BSU School of Music March Events

Did you know that the Ball State School of Music holds events that are free and open to the public?

The School of Music invites you to its musical offerings for the month of March. Below is a preview of upcoming events. For more details visit www.bsu.edu/music/events.

45th Annual Festival of New Music
Thursday, March 12-Saturday, March 14
Free and open to the public.
Concert I: March 12 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Concert II: March 13 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Concert III: March 14 @ 11 a.m., Sursa Hall
Concert IV: March 14 @ 3 p.m., Sursa Hall
Concert V: March 14 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall

Faculty Artist Series: The Scott Routenberg Trio
Saturday, March 14
3 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
Friday, March 20
7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
General Admission: $5; student tickets free in advance with ID at the Emens Box Office.

Guest Artist Recital: Chicago New Arts Trio
Saturday, March 21
3 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Recital: Frank Ward Jr., bass-baritone
Sunday, March 22
3 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Recital: Patchwork
Sunday, March 22
7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.

Student Jazz Combos
Tuesday, March 24
5:30 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.

Ball State Opera Theatre presents La bohème
Friday, March 27 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Sunday, March 29 @ 2 p.m., Sursa Hall
General Admission: $ 15; $12.50 for seniors, $10 for Ball State faculty and staff, $5 for students in advance w/ID or $7.50 at the door. Tickets available at Emens Box Office.

Student Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
Monday, March 30
5:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.

Student Jazz Combos
Tuesday, March 31
5:30 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.

Faculty Artist Series: Da Camera Brass Quintet
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.