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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

General News

Last Chance to Cast Nominations for the 2010 Grahammy Awards

Submitted March 30, 2010, by Graham Watson

The Grahammy Award nomination period will end on April 1st! Give recognition to the people and places that contribute to the art, music, theater, and activism scenes in Muncie by casting nominations for the 2010 Grahammy Awards.

The Grahammys are a new annual awards banquet organized by the Full Circle Arts Co-op. This year, they will take place at Doc's Music Hall on Thursday, May 6th at 7pm. This event will be for patrons aged 21 and over.

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Vote Now For Muncie Area's Finest

Submitted March 26, 2010, by Graham Watson

Get your nominations in by Monday for The Star Press's 2010 reader's choice poll, Muncie Area's Finest. The top five nominated in each category will go to the final round of voting. The final round of voting will take place from April 19th through April 22nd. The 2010 Muncie Area’s Finest winners will be announced June 10th.

If you can think of nothing else to nominate, throw in a nomination for MuncieDowntown.com as the Muncie Area's Finest website. \8~D

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Help with Art 4 Peace

Submitted March 15, 2010, by Graham Watson

Quoted from an email from peacecenter@bsu.edu:

The BSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies is hosting an online auction event in April entitled "Art 4 Peace." This auction will be part of the "Week of Action" events  We are currently looking for any objects that could be placed in the auction.

Contributions may include any type of art piece or cultural activity that promotes nonviolence, peace, the arts and/or diversity. Some examples of items are:  paintings, ceramics, sculptures, pottery, weavings, event tickets (e.g., ballet, theatre), gift cards (art supplies or music equipment), and lessons (art or music).

If you are interested in donating an item, please contact the Peace Center's graduate assistant, Elizabeth Earl at eaearl@bsu.edu or peacecenter@bsu.edu.

We are collecting items through the end of March.

Thank you for considering this request.