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Muncie Photo Contest

Submitted June 26, 2010, by Graham Watson

The Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana Economic Development Alliance is holding a photo contest in the community in the months of June and July. We are seeking high-quality photos from around the Muncie and Delaware County area. Entries are welcome from community members, students, and everyone with a camera and a good eye!

"We’d love to see a range of photos capturing people enjoying our community as well as both our architectural and natural beauty," said Traci Lutton, Project Manager for the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance. "This call for photographs is being held to grow and diversify the Alliance’s collection of high resolution photographs to help with our marketing efforts."

Prizes will be awarded to the three best photographs submitted to the contest. Submissions will be accepted through July 16, 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the contest website at http://www.muncie.com/Economic-Development-Photography-Contest.aspx for contest rules, image specifications and entry forms. For more information, contact Traci Lutton at (765)751-9126 or by e-mail at tlutton@muncie.com.

About the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance:
Vision 2011 is Delaware County's five year economic development program and is administered by the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Delaware Advancement Corporation. For more information about the EDA, visit www.muncie.com.

Art

Ball State Literary Journal Wins Top Prize

Submitted May 3, 2010, by Graham Watson

On April 10, 2010, the ICPA (Indiana Collegiate Press Association) held their 51st annual awards program. These awards represent the finest journalistic and literary work of Indiana's universities.

Ball State's literary magazine, The Broken Plate, won three awards, including 1st Place in the prestigious
"Best Single Issue" category. The judge stated the magazine contained "Consistently good poetry and fiction."

The Broken Plate was also awarded a 2nd Place prize for "Best Free Verse Poem" and a 3rd Place prize for "Best Cover Design."

The Broken Plate is a literary magazine produced by undergraduate students at Ball State University featuring poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The magazine is edited by students in English 489 (Practicum in Literary Editing), an immersive course in which the students edit, design and market this publication. We congratulate them for their hard work and these outstanding awards!

Music

Get Ready for Muncie Springfest 2010

Submitted April 1, 2010, by Graham Watson

Third Annual Muncie Springfest breathes new life into the Midwest

Muncie Springfest is a music festival dedicated to raising environmental awareness in our communities, promoting local and regional art, encouraging respect and acceptance of all peoples and belief systems, and continuing to grow the Midwest music scene. It is a combination of music festival, art fair, performance exhibition, and amazing sensory experiences.

The festival is a continuation of building not only a stronger local music community but also helping to create a brighter future for artists all over the world. In an effort to give back and further the advancement of music in general, this year's festival will be teaming up with the Playing for Change Foundation. The Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) is dedicated to connecting the world through music by providing resources (including, but not limited to facilities, supplies, and educational programs) to musicians and their communities around the world. Information about the organization can be found at www.PlayingForChange.org.

This year’s Springfest will be held at the Waterbowl on SR 3 in Muncie, Indiana from April 16th-18^th. The three-day festival will host bands from all over the country including Great American Taxi, Papadosio, Particle, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, MC Sparkplug, Catch Curtis, Rich Hardesty and many more. Production will be handled by Covert Operations, Herm Productions, and Post Script with several food, merchandise, and service vendors.

There will be three stages set up throughout the site complete with a LED light show, an arts-and-crafts zone, a music market area, fire dancers, drum circles, large art installations, and on-site tree planting.  Parking and camping are free with ticket purchase.

Tickets for this event are $35 presale and $45 at the gate for a 3-day weekend pass. One day passes are available for $20 presale and $25 at the gate. Presale tickets are currently available for purchase online through the events website www.munciespringfest.com through April 4th.  Physical ticket outlets will be announced on our Facebook and Myspace pages on April 1^st.

For more information on bands, contests, volunteering, street team, etc., become a fan of Muncie Springfest on Facebook or contact Nick Armogida through info@munciespringfest.com">info@munciespringfest.com.

Special thanks to our sponsors: KGDesigns, IndyMojo, Hidden Relic, MossBack Records, FMMusic, FestivalHop.com, Backyard Broadcasting (MAX 93.5/96.7 & 104.1 WLBC), Signature Inn, & Festival Family.

For sponsorship or participation information, please contact munciespringfest@gmail.com.

General News

Trip to Artropolis Chicago and Art Institute Matisse Exhibit

Submitted March 30, 2010, by Graham Watson

Carl Schafer writes...

The Ball State University Museum of Art and the Indiana Women of Achievement Awards Committee invite you on a 2-day bus trip to visit Artropolis, Chicago's celebration of Art Antiques & Culture, and Art Institute of Chicago, Matisse: Radical Invention 1913-1917 and the new Modern Wing designed by architect Renzo Piano.

Tour guide Ann Johnson, former owner of F.B. Fogg and BSU Alum of the year.

Dates: May 1-2, 2010
Cost: Museum members, $389 (single), $600 (couple); nonmembers, $414 (single), $650 (couple)
Departure: 7 am from BSU Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave.
Accommodation: Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Chicago
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2010

ITINERARY:
Saturday, May 1
7:00 am: Bus leaves BSU Alumni Center, boxed breakfast and coffee served en route
11:00 am: Arrive at Marriott Renaissance Hotel. Tickets provided for Art Chicago and the International Antiques Fair

Sunday, May 2
Voucher for full breakfast at hotel restaurant. Transportation to Art Institute to view Matisse exhibition and Modern Wing
4:30 pm: Meet bus and depart for Muncie
11:00 pm: Arrive at BSU Alumni Center

For more information contact: Carl Schafer at carlschafer@bsu.edu or 285-5270