26 upcoming events with the downtown tag
824 past events with this tagJun 8, 2023
Tomorrow
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Summer Nights with America's Hometown Band 7pm @ Canan Commons Main Stage 600 S. Walnut St
“Love Is In the Air” – jazz up your summer night on June 8 with the fabulous Big Band musicians from Muncie's own America's Hometown Band. This group of top-notch performers is led by jazz trumpeter pro Larry McWilliams, also a BSU music professor, emeritus.
Enjoy this program of treasured love songs done right – plus beautiful vocals by special guest artist, Cozette Myers, professional vocalist from Indianapolis.
It's all Free & open to the public, with plenty of lawn seating space.
Jun 10, 2023
This Saturday
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Sublimate And Stitch
1pm to 3:30pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Classroom/Design Lab inside MadJax
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 Ages: 12+; 8-11 w/ registered adult Participants will create uniquely embellished photographs printed onto fabric. Use a photo of family, friends, nature, or your favorite subject, and learn how to sublimate print onto fabric. Then learn basic embroidery stitches and techniques to embellish and creatively adorn your favorite photograph.
Instructor: Mary Arnett-Delaney
Dates: Saturday, June 10 | 1–3:30 pm
Recommended ages: 12 through adult
Ages 8–11 may accompany a registered adult
Cost: $10
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Be My Neighbor Day 1pm to 4pm @ Canan Commons 600 S. Walnut St
Based on the animated PBS KIDS show DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, and with a nod to MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD, this event focuses on the importance of being neighborly.
BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY will feature more than 20 booths (neighbors) offering fun activities for the whole family.
We have a lot of great things planned:
• Meet Daniel Tiger!
• Dance along to music by the Atomic Sharks!
• Visit our great neighbors from arts organizations, community centers and other awesome non-profit groups!
• Enjoy performances by Muncie Ballet and Youth Symphony Orchestra, too!
• Pick up your very own Be My Neighbor Day tote bag packed with goodies!
Jun 12, 2023
This Monday
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Ethical Taxidermy: Paper Mache Bear Head 6pm to 7:30pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 due at registration Ages: 12+; 6-11 w/ registered adult Create a paper mache sculpture of a bear’s head to hang on your wall. Using upcycled material easily found around the home, participants will learn skills in the craft of sculpture and paper mache.
Instructor: Aimee Maychack
Dates: Mondays, June 12 & 19 | 6–7:30 pm (must attend both sessions)
Recommended ages: 12 through adult
Ages 6–11 may accompany a registered adult
Cost: $10
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jun 15, 2023
Thursday
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Conservation Crafting: Honeysuckle Earrings 5pm to 6:30pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $5 due at registration Ages: 13+ Learn all about invasive species Asian Bush honeysuckle. This woody plant has hollow stems, making it great for bead making! Make your own earrings, using a mix of honeysuckle beads and glass and plastic beads.
Instructors: Liz Yetter and Clair Burt
Dates: Thursday, June 15 | 5–6:30 pm
Recommended ages: 13 through adult
Cost: $5
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jun 17, 2023
Saturday
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Mystic Cvlt Productions : A Variety Commodity and Raffle 10pm to 1am @ Mark III Tap Room 306 S Walnut St, Muncie, Indiana 47305
Cost: $10 presale $15 door Ages: 21+
Join us as we present to you a night full of amazing entertainment! We as the Mystic Cvlt are bringing you variety, diversity as well as genuinty. We are here to show you passion and keep you very well entertained throughout the entire event. Come one, come all, bring your friends for a night to remember! With drag, burlesque, drag-lesque, live music, all sorts of talents!
Your entertainment of the night will be brought to you by a variety of talented people
Nilla Naughty
Eden Sitayu
Dolores Daze
JuJu Bone
Carl Delight
Mystic Dreams
Lunar Lust
Luna Magick
Lady Luscious
Follow Mystic Cvlt Productions to see more events, shout outs and updates.
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Doors open 7pm
Show start 10pm
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https://www.facebook.com/mysticcvltoffical?mibextid=LQQJ4dJun 19, 2023
Monday
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The Tube Life: Your Summer Of Content Creation 1pm to 4pm @ Madjax Maker Force Design Lab/Classroom 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 due at registration Ages: 5th-8th grade Join us for a four-day summer camp designed for middle school students who dream of becoming the next big YouTube sensation! Learn video editing, content creation, and internet safety from experienced instructors, all while having fun with fellow aspiring content creators. Build your channel and gain the skills to launch your YouTube career.
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Vlog Ventures: A Family Summer Camp For Aspiring Youtubers 5:30pm to 7:30pm @ Madjax Maker Force Design Lab/Classroom 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 due at registration Ages: 3rd–6th graders WITH AN ADULT Our four-day camp is designed for elementary aged students and their families to learn the ins and outs of creating YouTube content together. Led by professional teachers, you’ll learn about video production, internet awareness, and career exploration in media fields.
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jun 24, 2023
Saturday
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Leather Beaded Bracelet 1pm to 2:30pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 due at registration Ages: 12+; 8+ w/ registered adult Create your own gemstone and metal bracelet with supple leather and a button clasp. Browse our bead bar to personalize your bracelet for a unique, custom jewelry piece.
Instructor: Molly Schaller
Dates: Saturday, June 24 | 1–2:30 pm
Recommended ages: 12 through adult
Ages 8–11 may accompany a registered adult
Cost: $10
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday
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Time Travelers Architecture 9am to 4pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 due at registration Ages: Ages 9-12 Explore the fascinating world of history and architecture with the Time Travelers program! Designed for children aged 9–12, this two-part workshop will take you on a journey through the past, as you learn about the importance of place and community.
Through hands-on activities, walking tours, scavenger hunts, and experiential learning, you will gain a new perspective on the built environment and how it shapes the communities we live in. You will also have the opportunity to make things, understand the process of designing and building, and engage with your community in a new way.
The Time Travelers program is facilitated at Madjax and is focused on the culture of making, giving you the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or just want to learn something new, this program is perfect for you!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your community and discover the history and architecture that make it special. Register for the Time Travelers program today!
Dates: Tuesday, June 27 & Wednesday, June 28
Lunch will be provided
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jul 6, 2023
Thursday
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Muncie Makers Market at First Thursday 5pm @ Corner of Walnut & Adams Streets On the sidewalks! Corner of Walnut & Adams - Downtown Muncie.
First Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market are coming soon! 🌱 #ShopSmall #BuyLocal
The Muncie Makers Market is happy to be a part of Muncie’s First Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie! 🍃 This is a popular local monthly tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout Downtown Muncie. It’s a casual, relaxed evening outdoors, and we help to bring folks to the area. We are looking forward to a great turn out!
Assuming good weather, the Muncie Makers Market will set up every month on the sidewalks by the corner of Walnut and Adams Streets for the 2023 First Thursday gatherings, and be open to the public from 5-8p. 🌿 The Muncie Makers Market is a registered farmers market featuring handmade creations, homemade foods, and locally grown produce! We hope you come see us and enjoy a lovely evening with your community!
All Vendors must register in advance - watch for the “Call for Vendors” posts in our Facebook group for all event details and to sign up to sell with us, thank you! 💚
Jul 10, 2023
Monday
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Health Detectives: An Investigation Of Food, Health, And Technology 1pm to 4pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 due at registration Ages: 5th-9th Grade A “whodunit” of food, exercise and technology. Can you discover the health culprit? Come see if you can solve the mystery. Students will participate in daily scientific experiments and challenges to explore ways to keep their bodies and minds healthy and active.
THIS IS A 4-DAY CAMP FOR ONLY $20!! YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL 4 DAYS!!
Dates: Monday–Thursday, July 10–13 | 1–4 pm
Recommended ages: 5th–9th grade
Cost: $20
Jul 17, 2023
Monday
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Bots & Beyond: Robotics Challenge Camp 12pm to 4pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 due at registration Ages: 4th-8th Grade Can you build with the technology of the future? During this very hands-on camp, students will explore an introduction to robotics, engineering, and coding. Students will work together to design, build and program their bot, compete in challenges, and explore the way robotics technology is being used in local workplaces.
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jul 22, 2023
Saturday
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Cyanotypes Of Art & Architecture: Create Your Own Custom Cyan Blue Sun Print 1pm to 5pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 due at registration Ages: 13+; 8+ w/ registered adult Using one of the oldest photographic methods, create your own work of art in cyanotype’s blue signature color. Using the sun, participants will create cyanotype photograms (sun prints). Compose your own custom artwork inspired by architectural designs and line art.
Instructors: Jon Rees & Catherine Yong-Hellsten
Ages 8–12 may attend with a registered adult
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jul 24, 2023
Monday
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Cosplay: From Imagination To Real Life 5:30pm to 8:30pm @ Madjax Maker Force Design Lab/Classroom 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $20 due at registration Ages: 12+; 8+ w/ registered adult Have you ever wanted to dress up as your favorite character but don’t know where to start? Learn the skills needed to create your own cosplay costumes and props!
Begin with a character of your choosing, and create a costume design. Then, using the equipment in the Madjax Design Lab and a variety of available materials, start to bring your design to life. You’ll have the opportunity to show off your creations during the Cosplay Showcase on Friday, July 28.
8–11 may accompany a registered adult
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
Jul 29, 2023
Saturday
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Tommy Castro & The Painkillers! 7pm @ Canan Commons 500 S. Walnut St
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers LIVE at the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series!
Please join us on Saturday, July 29th at 7:00pm, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie, Indiana for the 2023 season kickoff of our Summer of FREE CONCERTS with TOMMY Castro & The Painkillers and special guest opener Lovesick Moan!
Whether he’s squeezing out the deepest blues or playing the funkiest soul grooves, legendary blues and soul giant Tommy Castro knows how to ignite a crowd. Over the course of his still-unfolding career, the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has released 16 albums ranging from horn-fueled soul and R&B to piping hot blues to fiery rock ‘n’ roll. He’s performed all over the world, earning countless fans with his legendary, sweat-drenched, exhilarating live shows. Castro’s band, The Painkillers—bassist Randy McDonald, drummer Bowen Brown, and keyboardist Michael Emerson—have now been playing together for over seven years. After hundreds of live shows, they have coalesced into one of the telepathically tightest units Castro has ever assembled, making them one of the most in-demand live roots music acts performing today. “This is the best band we’ve ever had,” says Castro. “We really got something going on beyond just being good musicians. Every song we play live now has that right feel—all the dynamics. It allows us to jam out more on stage.”
Born in San Jose, California in 1955, Tommy first picked up a guitar at age 10. He formed the first Tommy Castro Band in 1991, releasing his debut album in 1996 on the Blind Pig label. During the 1990s and into the 2000s, Castro recorded a series of critically acclaimed albums for various labels, then hooked up with Alligator Records in 2009, releasing Hard Believer to massive acclaim. Castro formed the first incarnation of The Painkillers in 2012, and by 2014 (with Brown and Emerson taking over drums and keys respectively), Castro stripped his music down to its raw essence with the new, smaller band, creating a larger than life sound. The San Francisco Chronicle describes Castro’s music as, “funky Southern soul, big city blues and classic rock...silvery guitar licks that simultaneously sound familiar and fresh.” No Depression says “Castro plays gritty, string-bending blues like a runaway soul train...a glorious blend that rocks the soul and lifts the spirits.” The Washington Post says Castro is “phenomenal and funky” with “soulful vocals and inspired blues-rock guitar.” Blues Revue perhaps sums it up best by simply saying, “Tommy Castro can do no wrong.”
In 2022, hot on the heels of his latest release, A Bluesman Comes to Town, Castro and his band snagged Blues Music Awards for Album of the Year, Band of the Year, and, for the third time, the coveted B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year (the very highest award a blues performer can receive). His relentless road-dog approach—gig after gig, night after night—has won him loyal, lifelong fans everywhere he plays. Live on stage, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers’ road-hardened musicianship brings an unmatched passion to Castro’s blue-eyed California soul and hard-rocking, good-time songs. We are happy to welcome Tommy Castro & The Painkillers back to the Muncie Three Trails stage!
Visit Tommy Castro & The Painkillers here:
https://www.TommyCastro.com
Presented by the The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, THANK YOU to our Sponsors!
The primary mission of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s newest outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. Our second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope that the combination of outstanding concerts and Muncie’s attractions will provide both local citizens and visitors from throughout the region and state with a full day of fun and music.
🎶 Explore The Trails, Enjoy The Music! 🎶
Please visit our website to learn much more about our 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series:
Aug 3, 2023
Thursday
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Muncie Makers Market at First Thursday 5pm @ Corner of Walnut & Adams Streets On the sidewalks! Corner of Walnut & Adams - Downtown Muncie.
First Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market are coming soon! 🌱 #ShopSmall #BuyLocal
The Muncie Makers Market is happy to be a part of Muncie’s First Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie! 🍃 This is a popular local monthly tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout Downtown Muncie. It’s a casual, relaxed evening outdoors, and we help to bring folks to the area. We are looking forward to a great turn out!
Assuming good weather, the Muncie Makers Market will set up every month on the sidewalks by the corner of Walnut and Adams Streets for the 2023 First Thursday gatherings, and be open to the public from 5-8p. 🌿 The Muncie Makers Market is a registered farmers market featuring handmade creations, homemade foods, and locally grown produce! We hope you come see us and enjoy a lovely evening with your community!
All Vendors must register in advance - watch for the “Call for Vendors” posts in our Facebook group for all event details and to sign up to sell with us, thank you! 💚
Aug 12, 2023
Saturday
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Back To School Sublimation 1pm to 3pm @ Madjax Maker Force Design Lab 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 due at registration Ages: 6th Grade+;1st grade+ w/ adult Design and create images to sublimate onto your own custom water bottle and notebook. You may use your original artwork, bring digital photographs, or create a new design to decorate your own unique items.
Instructor: Lena Reid
Grades 1–5 may accompany a registered adult
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys! 7pm @ Canan Commons 500 S. Walnut St
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys LIVE at the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series!
Please join us on Saturday, August 12th at 7:00pm, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie, Indiana for our Summer of FREE CONCERTS with The Po' Ramblin' Boys and special guest opener The Bashville Boys!
At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. There’s something about the music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys that cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul. Formed in the Smoky Mountains, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are at once exactly what you would expect and not at all what you would expect from a tattooed East Tennessee Bluegrass outfit. No strangers to hard work, the boys are as much at home riding in their restored Eagle tour bus as they are crawling underneath to fix it when it needs maintenance. But they take pride in being ambassadors of their genre, and the group has brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe, and even the Grammy Red Carpet, with stunning results. “I think to a certain extent everyone is just craving music that they can feel, and any music that feels real will reach any audience” says CJ Lewandowski, the groups founder.
In 2014, Lewandowski was working at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery in Sevierville, TN. The distillery employed musicians to play for visitors seven days a week, and Lewandowski, who primarily plays mandolin and sings, was occasionally hired to fill in when the entertainment didn’t show. Eventually, the distillery approached him about forming a band for a full time slot, so he reached out to long time music friends Jereme Brown, who plays banjo for the group, and Josh Rinkel, who plays guitar. “Jereme was doing a lot of welding work at that time, and Josh was running a sign company”, says Lewandowski, “I think we were all ready to do something new, something with our music but we didn’t know when or how”. Bassist Jasper Lorentzen happened to be working in the tasting room at the distillery, and he turned out to be the perfect addition to the band. Apparently the bluegrass world agreed, as the group garnered the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award in 2018. Then, in 2020, the finishing touch was added to the quartet when Laura Orshaw, a seasoned fiddle player and singer, joined the Boys.
Material for the group’s freshman Rounder Records album, Toil, Tears & Trouble, is a combination of original songs and old numbers that honor the group’s mentors and bluegrass heroes. “We love to dig up old songs that haven’t been heard in years and bring them back into the spotlight”, explains Lewandowski. The record has enjoyed great acclaim, receiving the band’s first Grammy nomination for “Best Bluegrass Album,” an “Album of the Year” nomination from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), and winning “Song of the Year” award from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music for America for the tune “Next Train South.”
Visit The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys here:
https://www.theporamblinboys.com
The primary mission of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s newest outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. Our second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope that the combination of outstanding concerts and Muncie’s attractions will provide both local citizens and visitors from throughout the region and state with a full day of fun and music.
Explore The Trails, Enjoy The Music!
Please visit our website to learn much more about our 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series:
Aug 17, 2023
Thursday
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Ceramics To Eat With: Decorated Pottery Bowl Or Plate 6pm to 8pm @ Madjax Maker Force 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 due at registration Ages: 13+; 8+ w/ registered adult Hand build your choice of a bowl or plate using a slump mold. The plates can be decorated using underglaze, or participants can use the Scraffitio technique to 'scratch' lines into an underglaze and reveal a contrasting color of the clay.
Instructors: Tammeron Jones-Francis & Anna Popova-Francis of ClayWood Pottery
Ages 8–12 may accompany a registered adult
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.
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Sublimate And Stitch
1pm to 3:30pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Classroom/Design Lab inside MadJax
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305