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May 2021
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NOTICE - Due to public health concerns, many local attractions, festivals and events are seeing closings, postponements, or cancellations. Consult with the websites of particular events and attractions for up to date information. Please use personal discretion and follow the Indiana State and Delaware County Department of Health COVID-19 related updates and regulations. Visit this link for Delaware County Health Department current regulations and guidelines on the COVID19 pandemic : https://www.co.delaware.in.us/department/?fDD=7-0
Find out more »Karen’s Favorite Things
Located in our Center Building’s Heritage Gallery, will be a unique look at many of the wonderful and curious items from the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. The exhibit was curated by Karen Vincent, who will celebrate her retirement in 2021 after more than 3 decades of service across the institution.
Find out more »Bob Ross at Home – Artist, Teacher, Friend
Join us to view and enjoy many Bob Ross original paintings never before seen on public view. Bringing together paintings from private individuals, artwork from Minnetrista’s own museum collection, and photographs of Bob Ross, this exhibit will be a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss!
Find out more »Leonardo’s Lab
This exciting exhibition offers young artists and inventors a chance to immerse themselves in the mind of Leonardo DaVinci, the original ‘Renaissance Man.’ Explore the fascinating facets of his work across multiple disciplines in very hands-on ways as you build, sketch, test, and design via activities tied to his era and ideas. Children and adults alike will find the brain challenges, opportunities to express their creativity, and intriguing ideas appealing. Developed by Carnegie Science Center and produced in partnership with…
Find out more »Midwestern Stories
The Midwest is host to diverse people and experiences. Through a series of stories, this exhibit invites visitors to take a fresh look at a familiar space. Explore the complex landscape that is alternately celebrated as America’s Heartland and derided as “Flyover Country.” Meet musicians who rallied the nation to support farmers during the Farm Crisis and makers and artists who are reclaiming blighted industrial spaces. Hear accounts of Native American persistence, a program to amplify young Black voices, and…
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 9–11 a.m. Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for a special volunteer days every Tuesday and Thursday to help maintain and further our lively gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and grow in their knowledge of the garden cultivation alongside helpful professionals. Whether cleaning and preparing soil for future seeds or digging and planting, there’s always plenty of work to be done! If you are interested in volunteering, please email…
Find out more »National Public Gardens Week
Join us for a week full of gardening fun! National Public Gardens Week is a great time for seasoned gardeners and those who love the outdoors, while also serving as a great introduction for those new to gardening, hoping to advance their knowledge.
Find out more »Jarring Our Memories
Pop The Lid Off Your History! For over 140 years, thousands of Ball Corporation workers created memories on the job. Come hear their stories and experience how oral histories preserve our past for the future. Developed by the team at Minnetrista, this original exhibit features objects, images, and oral histories from the Heritage Collection.
Find out more »2nd Annual Catfish Pirates Gathering & Tournament
May 15 at 2pm thru May 16 at 9am. Free Admission! 60+ Sponsors Cookout, Giveaways, Raffles, Family Fun, and good fishing. Prairie Creek Reservoir Park
Find out more »Art in Bloom Public Exhibition
Art in Bloom is an annual event and exhibition celebrating the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through innovative floral interpretations created by regional designers. The floral arrangements will be on view for the public on May 15 and 16 with extended museum hours. As always, DOMA has no admission fee and is open to the community! Visitors to this special exhibition can vote for their favorite floral arrangement! This People's Choice Award will be announced on Facebook on May…
Find out more »Concerts on the Green in Yorktown
Eleven bands are coming to Yorktown this summer! From May through October, Concerts on the Green will bring a series of free concerts to the new Civic Green, kicking off with The Chameleon Bros. on May 14th. Local Yorktown restaurants and food trucks will be at each event, alongside a wine and beer cash bar from Mr. Mouse Be sure to follow our page, as we’ll be sharing more information about the bands and food trucks, as well as event-specific…
Find out more »Daleville Farmers Market
Bring the family to the park for the Daleville Farmers Market! The market will be every Friday from 4-7pm. Support your local homegrown, homemade and handmade items. The Farmers Market is open from 4:00pm-7:00pm every Friday, weather permitting. The market takes place at the Daleville Town Hall Park.
Find out more »Yorktown Farmers Marketplace
Welcome to the Yorktown Farmers Marketplace! Our 4th Season with ONE consistent goal "BY THE COMMUNITY & FOR THE COMMUNITY" With great Farm Produce, Bakers, and Artisans that will have all the great things you expect! SHOP LOCAL-ITS SO WORTH IT
Find out more »Downtown Muncie Car Show
Classic cars and traditional hot rods will fill the streets of the downtown for this Downtown Muncie Car Show. Registration: 11am - 5pm -Entry fee: $10 per car -Pay and enter at Adams and Walnut Streets -90% of the proceeds go to local charities, remaining 10% supports Downtown Muncie Food trucks, merchandise booths, DJ, and local bands. Awards at 8pm For more information, call Troy Watters at 765-730-4720 or trwatters65@hotmail.com
Find out more »Farmers Market at Minnetrista
The Outdoor Farmers Market of 2021 will start on May 1 from 9 am - Noon and will continue every Saturday through October. Farmers Market at Minnetrista is proud to be an essential service for the community that provides fresh and healthy food options. The Market will be located in the Orchard Shop parking lot. Free parking is available in the Center Building lot, accessible from Minnestrista Parkway, and the gravel lot at the Nature Area, accessible from St Josesph…
Find out more »Albany Farmers Market
The Albany market is located in the big park beside the river. We will be at the big park or around the Water Plant if the park is too wet. Parking is available along Mississinewa Ave. We have expanded our area to allow plenty of social distance between vendor booths and walkways for customers. Hand sanitizer is available in multiple locations throughout the market. We have fresh produce, homemade sweet treats, meat, eggs, garlic, honey, cow and goats milk lotions…
Find out more »East Central Indiana Global 6k for Water!
Sunday, May 23rd at 3 pm at Prairie Creek Reservoir OR Virtually anytime, anywhere May 21-23 This community event is perfect for individuals and families! Not only does the 6K raise awareness about the Global Water Crisis, it allows participants an opportunity to actually make a difference! When children learn that other children don't have clean water to drink, and that they miss opportunities to go to school because they are walking for miles every day to get dirty water,…
Find out more »Stitch & Bitch- VIRTUAL on Facebook
Currently meeting on Facebook for a virtual event- We now meet every Sunday, starting at 5p and often going until The Cup closes. Not everyone has a yarn project, not everyone crochets or knits. Some bring mending or work on jewelry crafts or sketch. Mostly, we want to gather together in creative fellowship and caffeine! Please join us, everyone is welcome! Location: The Cup, 1606 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47303
Find out more »Cuplets – temporarily on Facebook
This free monthly event for live poetry reading normally takes place at The Cup. Due to the current pandemic, it is now online on Facebook every 4th Sunday at 6pm. This will remain on Facebook until further notice. I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR POETRY! Cuplets is not curated, everyone is welcome to read. I know y’all are nice and will match the length of your reading to the attendance level so everyone has a chance to read. Read new…
Find out more »High School Musical presented by Muncie Civic Theatre
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT CANAN COMMONS MAY 28-30. Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of May. Show made possible by PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union. More Info to Come....
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