221 Past Events at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

Explore cameras and optical illusions inspired by our Enchanted Museum exhibit. Learn the basic science behind how a camera works and the progression of photography technology. You'll also get to experience an exclusive glimpse at some of the cameras from the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. This workshop will provide tips on how to use your camera to manipulate qualities such as light exposure, angle, and perspective to make unique photos. Feel free to bring your own camera to practice! Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16 Price: Members $8; Non-members $10

-Over 5,000 luminaries light Minnetrista's gardens and boulevard -Horse drawn carriage rides (small fee) -Enjoy the elaborately hand-crafted decorations in Oakhurst home -Chill out in the living room of 1968 in America exhibit and play your favorite nostalgic game -Children's activities * Ornament Making * Visit the Gingerbread Man in the Children's Garden for a special Holiday Treat * Decorate your own Cookie Bar ($2.00 per cookie) * Basketry * Snow fort on the Greensward -Live musical entertainment * Harpist, Nan Noble * Roaming Carolers - Performances by Minnetrista Theatre Preserves - Holiday shopping! -Shop the LuminArtist Market for unique hand-crafted items - Visit the Center Shop and find Vera Bradley fashion accessories, jewelry, children's educational toys, books, pottery, and much more -Visit the Orchard Shop for fresh cider, made-to-order gift baskets, gourmet foods, baking aids and more -Holiday décor and musical entertainment at the E.B. & Bertha Ball Center - Warm refreshments provided by Minnetrista Catering and Compulsion Coffee, LLC -240SWEET Artisan Marshmallows will be roasting their tasty creations in the Orchard Shop -Atrium Gingerbread Display from Ivy Tech Culinary School -Get up close and personal with scorpions, spiders and other creepy crawlies in Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders Exhibit.

-Over 5,000 luminaries light Minnetrista's gardens and boulevard -Horse drawn carriage rides (small fee) -Enjoy the elaborately hand-crafted decorations in Oakhurst home -Chill out in the living room of 1968 in America exhibit and play your favorite nostalgic game -Children's activities * Ornament Making * Visit the Gingerbread Man in the Children's Garden for a special Holiday Treat * Decorate your own Cookie Bar ($2.00 per cookie) * Basketry * Snow fort on the Greensward -Live musical entertainment * Harpist, Nan Noble * Roaming Carolers - Performances by Minnetrista Theatre Preserves - Holiday shopping! -Shop the LuminArtist Market for unique hand-crafted items - Visit the Center Shop and find Vera Bradley fashion accessories, jewelry, children's educational toys, books, pottery, and much more -Visit the Orchard Shop for fresh cider, made-to-order gift baskets, gourmet foods, baking aids and more -Holiday décor and musical entertainment at the E.B. & Bertha Ball Center - Warm refreshments provided by Minnetrista Catering and Compulsion Coffee, LLC -240SWEET Artisan Marshmallows will be roasting their tasty creations in the Orchard Shop -Atrium Gingerbread Display from Ivy Tech Culinary School -Get up close and personal with scorpions, spiders and other creepy crawlies in Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders Exhibit.

Farmers Market with more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, cheese, baked items, local meat, herbs, tomatos, sweet corn, specialty coffees, tea, smoothies and much more. Come and see.

Cooking demostrations on the 4th Saturday of each month and canning demostrations the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Muncie Symphony Orchestra Partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank –  Pack a Bass with Food! Bring a bag of food and receive a family four pack for a Classical Concert of your choice!

Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. with Circus Arts, Minnetrista Theatre Preserves, Ancient Arts, and Magic City Music Men. Symphony will begin at 7:30.

Farmers Market with more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, cheese, baked items, local meat, herbs, tomatos, sweet corn, specialty coffees, tea, smoothies and much more. Come and see.

Cooking demostrations on the 4th Saturday of each month and canning demostrations the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Farmers Market with more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, cheese, baked items, local meat, herbs, tomatos, sweet corn, specialty coffees, tea, smoothies and much more. Come and see.

Cooking demostrations on the 4th Saturday of each month and canning demostrations the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Farmers Market with more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, cheese, baked items, local meat, herbs, tomatos, sweet corn, specialty coffees, tea, smoothies and much more. Come and see.

Cooking demostrations on the 4th Saturday of each month and canning demostrations the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Farmers Market with more than 50 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, cheese, baked items, local meat, herbs, tomatos, sweet corn, specialty coffees, tea, smoothies and much more. Come and see.

Cooking demostrations on the 4th Saturday of each month and canning demostrations the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Living Lightly, a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations. SUSTAINABLE LIVING practices consider the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the management and use of our natural resources. Resources that are used sustainably can be maintained for use by future generations.

Larry Strange, AICP, MAP Coordinator, writes:

Mark your calendars.  The MAP II Spring Public Forum will be held at the following locations and times:

May 4, 2011, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Minnetrista, 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303

May 5, 2011, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Ross Community Center, 1110 West 10th Street, Muncie, IN 47302

May 9, 2011, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Buley Center, 1111 North Penn Street, Muncie, IN 47303

During the meeting we will update you on the Task Force initiatives and other community projects.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, held each September on the Minnetrista campus in Muncie, Indiana.

Living Lightly is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations.

Sustainable Living practices consider the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the management and use of our natural resources.  Resources that are used sustainably can be maintained for use by future generations.

 

For more information, visit http://www.livinglightlyfair.org/

Celebrate “Recycle Glass Week” with Minnetrista! Give new life to old glass. We provide a variety of items and everything you need to work with, or you may bring your own glass items to recycle into beautiful works of art.

Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 9

Where: Minnetrista, Indiana Room

When: March 16, Call 765-287-3529 to reserve a timeslot between 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Callbacks will be at 7:30pm.

Bring: Headshot, resume, two contrasting monologues, and clothes that allow for mobility in the event of receiving an invitation to the improvisational callback.

 

Positions Available:

FSL contract performance actor:  7 actors.  Any age.  To perform as friends of the faeries in the Minnetrista event, Faeries, Sprites, and Lights.  These actors may perform solely as improvisational actors or they will perform as periodically as improvisational actors and periodically as scripted actors.  The position will offer a $300-$350 stipend.  Rehearsals will transpire in evenings from June 25^th to July 27^th with performances on July 28^th and 29^th.

MTP Seasonal Ensemble Actor: 1 actor. Female.  To perform the various theatrical productions that Minnetrista offers during the 2012-2013 season.  Performances will include touring theatre productions, exhibit performances, school tour performances, and other theatrical productions.  This actor will be an employee of Minnetrista with pay at $10.  This one year long position is ideal for recent graduates who seek repertoire experience and paid actor work before graduate school.  This is a part time position averaging 25-30+ hours a week.  Performances may occur on evenings, weekends as well as during business hours depending on bookings and actor schedules.  Minimal tech experience is preferable but not necessary.  Current roles slated include:

• Away from Home by Jen Blackmer.  A 20 min monologue for adult/teen audiences about life during the Civil War.
• Bounty by Jen Blackmer.  A 15 minute monologue for adult audiences about one woman’s struggle to feed her family during the Great Depression.
• Habitatatat by Jonathan Ellers.  A 45 min 2 actor touring production using puppetry and masks made by Jonathan Becker performed at elementary schools and libraries
• My Plate: The Musical by Jonathan Ellers.  A 45 minute two actor touring musical production performed for elementary school convocations
• Johnny Appleseed by George Buss.  A monologue for visiting school tours

Harry Ford: 1 actor.  Male.  Age 30+.  To perform as Harry Ford in the production of One Destiny by Richard Hellesen.  This will be a contract position offering $350 as a rehearsal stipend and $50 per performance with expected 20-25 performances.  The contract will last from Mid-March through October 28^th.  Rehearsal dates will be flexible.  Performances may occur  on evenings, weekends as well as during business hours depending on bookings and actor schedules.

Locally-grown food sold by the farmers

Locally-grown food sold by the farmers

Locally-grown food sold by the farmers

Locally-grown food sold by the farmers

Locally-grown food sold by the farmers

Attracting more than 5,000 visitors over two days, Garden Fair at Minnetrista offers practical information for the home gardener enthusiast to the master gardener. Demonstrations, plant sales, food, vendors, and more pack this weekend event each year. Garden Fair at Minnetrista is free community event.