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111 Arts Gallery<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n111 E. Main<\/strong>
\nThis iconic sheet of flash measuring 5\u2019 x 4\u2019 will be presented for November\u2019s First Thursday and all month. We\u2019ll be doing flash from this sheet for $100 each, made by the famous artist Good Time Charlie Cartwright, 1984, Wichita, Kansas.<\/p>\n

Art at the Murray<\/strong>
\n405 S. Walnut<\/strong>
\nArt at the Murray Open Studios 5-8pm: NEW: Our Mini 2nd Floor Foyer Gallery has a breathtaking photography\u00a0exhibit by Jenny Moore-Smith, scenes from Antarctica taken on Smith\u2019s grand adventure aboard the Viking ship Octantis in January 2025.\u00a0Carrie Wright welcomes you for Christmas shopping with a whole new collection of lovely silk on glass ornaments amidst several other\u00a0fine gifts.\u00a0Visit Hue House down the hall to check out new art prints and fun accessories. Upstairs,\u00a0Gallery Flaneur will be exhibiting Mark Sawrie’s Adults-Only photographic\/digital work, and Cassie Dunmyer has brand new work on display you don’t want to miss.<\/p>\n

Canan Commons<\/strong><\/a>
\n500 S. Walnut St.<\/strong>
\nFall Family Portraits on the Canan Commons Stage! As we enter the final months of 2025, it’s time to think about year-end photos. Join us to get a professional digital portrait by photographer Ty Morton, with donations welcome.\u00a0Sign up will also be available for our upcoming studio portrait sessions. All funds raised will benefit the Altrusa International Club and Altrusa Foundation of Muncie, IN. Through your support, we sponsor local grants, literacy initiatives, disaster relief and fight food insecurity.<\/p>\n

Cornerstone Center for the Arts<\/strong><\/a>
\n520 E. Main<\/strong>
\nJoin us during November First Thursday at Cornerstone for a night of the arts! Shop from local vendors and listen to live music from Nash Hammond in the Great Room. Explore (and shop) the works of local artist Stephen Millben in the Judith Barnes Gallery. Experience our Fall Celebration of belly dancing, stage combat, and fencing demos in the Heritage. All events are free and located on the 2nd floor.<\/p>\n

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n224 E. Main<\/strong>
\nCome Celebrate 10 years with Carl and Barbara Schafer as owners of Gordy Fine Art and Framing from 5 to 8. Greg Pyle will be sharing his musical talents with artworks by various artists that have called Muncie home filling the gallery. Barbara and Carl will be speaking at 6:15 pm. Refreshments\u00a0will be served.<\/p>\n

Kat\u2019s Crystals & Curiosities<\/strong><\/a>
\n111 E Adams St\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJoin us from 5-8pm for our Live Geode Slicing Event!\u00a0Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful, sparkling crystals. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won’t want to miss! Prices start at just $5.<\/p>\n

Muncie Public Library<\/strong><\/a>
\n301 E. Jackson<\/strong>
\nMuncie Public Library 150th Party at Carnegie Library from 5-8 pm. Free event for all ages. Stop by to get your picture in the photo booth, discover genealogy research with members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, check out photo exhibits of the library’s history and a coloring table for kids to make cards for MPL, and enjoy free refreshments. America’s Hometown Jazz Combo, led by Dr. George Wolfe, will perform live throughout the evening. MPL Director Alan Kornblau will make comments at 6 pm.<\/p>\n

Later, watch the “Carnegie Lights” display outside with video animations projected onto the Carnegie Library exterior, created by BSU students in the Muncie of Muses iMade immersive learning group under the direction of Prof. Kevin Klinger. Enjoy hot cocoa and treats during the outside show courtesy of The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County.<\/p>\n

Savage’s Ale House<\/strong><\/a> (21+)<\/strong>
\n127 N. High<\/strong>
\nSavages will be showing the work of artist Brad Brunsman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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