44 past events with the stringed tag

Join Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Masterworks Chorale for a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah day filled with music and song! From 12 to 2 p.m.  take your turn trying out different instruments in MSO’s instrument petting zoo,if you can play an instrument you are invited to show off your talent at the song of choice station, visit the brass ensemble to learn the language of music notes, check out the pitch pit and challenge your voice to a matching contest with Masterworks Chorale and step on stage to see how costumes tell a story.  At 2 p.m. the MSO ensemble and Masterworks Chorale will put on a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah performance with help from the audience.

Program is made possible through a collaborative grant from Indiana Arts Commission

Travel with the MSO quartet across the world as you enjoy selections that will take you to Vienna, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, and America! For more information visit www.munciesymphony.org

Join us for a Happy Hour at Gill Brothers store prior to the concert at 6pm. The concert starts at 7:30pm.

Presenting sponsor and host: Gill Brothers Furniture

Relish an evening of sublime music by this illustrious ensemble. “Compelling grandeur … masterful,” raves BBC’s Music Magazine about these eight stellar string musicians who have enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their rich, polished sound, and remarkable artistry. Formed in 1967, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble was created to perform larger chamber works from quintets to octets.

For more information call the Emens Auditorium Box Office at (765) 285-1539 or visit www.bsu.edu/emens

Often referred to as the "poet of the violin," Joshua Bell is one of the world's most celebrated violinists. He continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beauty, and charismatic stage presence. His restless curiosity, passion, universal appeal, and multi-faceted musical interests have earned him the rare title of "classical music superstar."

Tickets on sale August 12, 2013.

For more information call the Emens Auditorium Box Office at (765) 285-1539 or visit www.bsu.edu/emens

featuring Cathy Morris, electric violin

Party Jazz, presented with infectious enthusiasm that is hard to forget. Program features the signature sound of original music and arranged familiar surprises.

More info on MSO website at http://www.munciesymphony.org/time/

Steel Toed Slippers

Alex Culbreth 10-11
Steel Toed Slippers 11-12

Alex Culbreth
http://www.alexculbreth.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/alexculbrethmusic

Steel Toed Slippers (Humboldt County CA)
-Rock and Roll-
http://www.steeltoedslippers.com/

https://steeltoedslippers.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/steeltoedslippers

Continental

Hey we're bringing back the Continental Band after a few years. We had such a good time with Rick Barton and son last time around, we're excited to show them all our improvements!!!

They are coming to us all the way from BOSTON, so you know they're excited to jam with us! Join us for a kick ass night of music with Rick Barton, the original guitarist for Dropkick Murphys, and son Stephen as they regale us with their badass tunes!!!

https://continentalband.bandcamp.com/album/1000-miles

https://www.facebook.com/ContinentalBand

Cover of Ultra City's newest album, "Year of the Deer"

We bring in acts from all across the globe and this show proves it! The Blue Velvets are from Sydney, Australia and they will be coming all the way from the land down under to us!

Ultra City (Oklahoma City, OK)
-Alternative/Rock-
https://ultracity.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/weareultracity

The Blue Velvets (the Blue Mountains on Sydney’s outskirts)
-Fresh, Lounge-Style-
http://bluevelvets.net/

https://www.facebook.com/thebluevelvets15

Elle Carpenter (Durango, CO)
-Americana/Pop/Folk-
www.ellecarpenter.com%2F&h=JAQEGkFhC&enc=AZOewhdOfE4egRP7ieQVewQ-n4hRGjmOh5Edh_7xVmQvNL9iaZLQBH3ffULmoIyRZ4Q&s=1" target="_blank">http://www.ellecarpenter.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ElleCarpenterMusic

Common Center (Covington, KY)
-Psychedelic/Gypsy Rock/Soulclad/Boogie/Funk-
http://www.commoncentersounds.com/
https://www.facebook.com/commoncentersounds

Dr. Boldylocks (Muncie, IN\)
-Acoustic Jibber-Jabber and Electrified Madness-
http://drboldylocksandthetwitterall-stars.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DrBoldylocksAndTheTwitterAllStars

Original music from Mike Martin & the Beautiful Mess (Charleston, SC), In Flight (Asheville, NC), and Zorn (Muncie, IN)

Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/106251566522224/

Mike Sigman, "Ken Preston: 40+ Years of Student Prints," The Atrium Gallery David Palm, "Stop All the Clocks," Cornerstone Center of the Arts Erin Williams, "The Romance," Gordy Fine Art and Framing Heidi J. Hale Angela Garrels "Self Portrait at the End of One Career," at "Ken Preston: 40+ Years of Student Prints," Madjax An informal conversation about race and diversity will be held at the Muncie Civic Theatre to celebrate the imminent opening of their performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird" "Tiny Home Designs for the Homeless of Muncie," Muncie Makes Lab, 1st floor Yard signs from Neighbors for Public Justice, Rose Court Detail, Chelsea Rene, Savages Ale House Heather Davis, Savage's Ale House Angie Ridge Hedman, "Chaos and Ease," Studio Exhale

The Atrium Gallery
Arts and Journalism Building, 1st floor, Ball State University campus

“Ken Preston: 40+ Years of Student Prints”
The Atrium Gallery will have extended hours of operation for First Thursday until 8pm for this special show from Ken Preston, Professor of Art at Ball State University. The exhibition presents a myriad of work from his students over the years, including Serigraphy, Lithography, Intaglio, Woodcut, and work from his Introduction to Printmaking courses from 1973 to 2016.  Students work was executed at Indiana University, Bloomington, Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman University), Kirksville, Missouri, and Ball State University.

Please note this is not an opening reception, but rather, extended viewing hours for First Thursday.

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main

“Stop All The Clocks,” featuring the artwork of the late David Palm, will continue to be on display in the Cornerstone Art Gallery throughout February. Palm was a Muncie native who spent much of his life traveling the world with his primary residence in New York City. The paintings featured in the show capture the often fleeting memories of important, yet seemingly insignificant, moments in one's life. Palm's sister, Janet Stratton, has offered up her collection of his artwork for the public to view. For more information about the show call 765-281-9503. 

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.
224 E. Main

An opening reception will be held for Ritual, an exhibition of new drawings by artist Erin Colleen Williams. Ritual is comprised of a selection of drawings which contemplate the interdependency of human, animal, and object. Inspired by narrative illustrations, mythology, memento mori, and historical occult imagery, the work visually describes intangible emotions such as loneliness, revulsion, sacrifice compassion, and the universality of death. Ritual also refers to the act of daily drawing, a sometimes mindless repetition of pattern and line, which is a meditation in itself. Light refreshments will be served.

Grace Episcopal Church
300 S. Madison

Grace Episcopal Church will host a concert of music reflecting the theme of romance. Start February with some music from the Romantic period and various love songs from composers such as Haydn, Kreisler, Elgar, Dvorak, and Respighi. Our performers this evening are Peter Douglas, piano and David Blakely, violin. Douglas is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at Ball State University. He received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music (Berea, OH). Blakely is currently a violin performer in the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and teaches violin locally. Our concert begins at 7:30 pm and our doors open at 5pm for viewing of our art gallery. Grace Episcopal Church is located on the corner of Madison St. and Adams St. 

Heidi J. Hale
301 S. Walnut

Heidi J. Hale will be open throughout the First Thursday events offering jewelry for sale.

Madjax Muncie
628 S. Walnut

Ken Preston, Professor of Art at Ball State University, will have a show at Madjax featuring 40+ years of Student Prints.

Book Arts Collaborative (at Madjax)
600 E. Main

Book Arts Collaborative will have an opportunity for the community to pull a print using one of our printing presses.

Tribune Showprint (at Madjax)
501 E. Main

Tribune Showprint will be giving tours of the shop and have some old posters out for people to see.

Muncie Civic Theatre
216 E. Main

Muncie Civic Theatre is inviting the community to participate in an informal conversation in our lobby about diversity and race relations 'now and then' as we prepare to present To Kill a Mockingbird. The conversation will be led by WaTasha Barnes-Griffin from the YMCA and Maude Jennings from the Whitely Community Council. The Shaffer Chapel will have artifacts from the era on display. Hot chocolate will be served. All are welcome.

Muncie Makes Lab
628 S. Walnut

First Floor

“Tiny Home Designs for the Homeless of Muncie”

Ball State University’s Department of Architecture is exhibiting 16 tiny home designs for the homeless and homeless veterans. These projects, produced by 4th year architecture students, were finalists in the 2016 Cripe Competition.

Second Floor

“CritChat: The Upside Down”

As CritChat’s fifth First Thursday event, this one night only exhibit will feature experimental video, sound, sculpture, installation, and drawing by several group members. Exhibiting artists will be present and guests are encouraged to ask questions throughout the evening. CritChat is a free, community meet-up developed and facilitated by Muncie-based artists working to promote collaboration and support for emerging area artists.

Rose Court
125 E. Charles

“Neighbors for Public Justice,” a new local community group, will hold an informational Open House during February’s First Thursday in the Rose Court Building. Several members will be on hand to provide information and other materials about the organization. Additionally, a limited number of yard signs in Spanish, English, and Arabic that read “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor” will be available for purchase.

Neighbors for Public Justice was formed shortly after the November 2016 election. They aim to “inform and support one another in our individual and collective efforts to promote social justice on a local and global level, equip one another with practical, positive ways to communicate and engage with local, state, and national government, and empower one another to be advocates for all people."

Neighbors for Public Justice meets every Thursday evening at the Friends Memorial Church, 418 W Adams Street, in Muncie from 6pm to 7pm.

Savage's Ale House (21+)
127 N. High

Savage's Alehouse will be showing the work of Heather Davis and Chelsea Rene.

Studio Exhale
103 N. High St.

Studio Exhale will host an opening reception by artist Angie Ridge Hedman entitled “Chaos and Ease.” Hedman is currently a high school art teacher at Monroe Central. She began working on this diverse body of work when she changed jobs after teaching at one school for 17 years. The change of schools was stressful for her, and painting allowed her to quickly get her emotions onto the canvas. 

She prefers working with acrylics because of the accessibility, affordability, and quick drying process. The medium allows her to apply several thin layers of paint in a limited time. Hedman always has an in-progress painting going on in her classroom because she feels students learn and appreciate more if they can be an active witness and participant in the art process. It is important for them to see her as both an artist and an educator. If they see her taking creative risks in art, they might be inspired to do the same.

Harpist Emily West will perform Debussy as the Leonard Atherton Concerto Competition Winner.

The Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana will be playing alongside the East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra.  Admission is free, and no tickets are needed.  Dessert will be available at intermission.
Our program will be as follows:

YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

“The Path of Wind” from My Neighbor Totoro - Joe Hisaishi

Symphony No. 3, II. Andante - Johannes Brahms

Danse Sacrée for Harp and String Orchestra - Claude Debussy

Emily West, harp

Leonard Atherton Concerto Competition Winner

“Russian Sailor’s Dance” from The Red Poppy - Rheinhold Gliere

INTERMISSION and DESSERT SALE

EAST CENTRAL INDIANA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Overture to “Norma” - Vincenzo Bellini
Side-by-Side with the Youth Symphony Orchestra

Choral Prelude “Wachet auf” - Johann Sebastian Bach

“Love Theme” from Cinema Paradiso - Ennio Morricone

David Blakley, violin

Roses from the South - Johann Strauss, Jr.

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Edvard Grieg

I. Morning Mood
II. The Death of Åse
III. Anitra’s Dance
IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King 

The Rightly So is extremely excited to be coming to Be Here Now! We hope to see you on October 1st at 8pm. No cover!

The Rightly So is an acoustic americana duo from Buffalo, NY. Combining the sounds of classic folk and rock with a country feel, their soulful harmonies and familiar melodies create a sound that is unique and captivating. Their debut album is available now. For more information, visit https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therightlyso.com%2F&h=AT1YXJpds1loEfc-gVJyvwrlI7RMfC2F8PmfVRXqk6wMKE0zRzqpn8aSbJ5wnsiOjuAPvOpZ-kfEG9zljSdyiAAazTO1tJrLOF7Yo4hIimpJ5RWezZKqB6nm_SQrHB-t">www.therightlyso.com.

Bring your family, your blankets and a picnic and join us downtown during ArtsWalk at the corner of Charles and Walnut Streets for this free musical event.