Mary Ogle

Artworks of monumental physical scale are overwhelming. The diminutive viewer is confronted and consumed by the gigantic. Presented with the miniature, the viewer, no longer assigned to the passive role, could instead devour the work, taking it into his or her soul. This collection of miniature books invites the viewer into a personal and intimate relationship with attention drawn to the significance of the seemingly insignificant -- the momentousness of the miniscule is magnified into monumental value. For more information about Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books and the participating artists, go towww.mimb.org.

Drop in and sketch at the David Owsley Museum of Art!Try drawing different works of art in our galleries. All students, faculty and community members are invited. Ball State University Fine Arts League members provide support on Fridays at 3 pm as available. A limited number of largedrawing boards, plus stools and pencils are provided. Visitors are welcome tosketch at other times, too. In partnership with the Ball State University FineArts League and Art Department. Check-in at the Front Desk to locate the group.

Another great night of music at the NOW to welcome in the new year and spring semester!!!

Infamous Glam DJ duo OMNIDROID will start the music around 9 and play between sets and late late night!!!

Indy ska groove masters THE CIRCLE CITY DEACONS will be performing from 11-12 followed by local favorites Eumatik from 12-2:30 or so...

$6 over 21, $8 under, half off if you wear your zombie ware!!!

We hope to have face painting and some other cool activities.

You can expect $3 pints of Flat 12, $1 pints of light draft beer, $3 Omnidroid punch, $2 well mixers, and other amazing specials!!!

Local acts Fangface, God Dames, Two Mini Humans and DJ Noiseboner will be supporting Wilderness Alive's CD release party! Come support one of our favorite local acts and 21+ can grab a $5 RED CUP for keg refills!!!

Check out the promotional video here.

ArtsWORK Indiana is an informal network of artists or those involved in the arts such as teachers, professionals and others. The group was created to help people with disabilities have a career in the arts and is open to artists of all abilities. ArtsWORK of ECI would like to provide workshops, vendor opportunities and collaboration among artists of all disciplines. Membership is free. Information 

A strategic planning meeting will be at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Buley Center.

Those interested are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Deborah Lewis, 744-8961 or Lesley Scott-Gillilan, 215-0724; email to artsworkofeci@gmail.com, or join on Facebook www.facebook.com/ArtsWORKofECI.

Every Sunday, egos are crushed and legends are born at Doc's Sunday Trivia Brawl. Come and play for free, solo or with a team, and show off your command of all knowledge trivial. Win, and split up a a $50 Doc's gift certificate on booze, food, or merchandise. Every game is six rounds of trivia questions on a wide variety of topics in pop culture, science, history, and current events. Every tenth question is part of our inadvertent quest to discriminate against the deaf, and has players listening to a song and attempting to identify its title, band, and album. The sixth round is a special visual aid round in which the blind are instead at an unfair disadvantage. Team signup starts at 9pm, and unless we go into a Sudden Death Lightning Bloodfeud Overtime Round (of Death), the game tends to wrap up at about 11pm.

Every Monday at Doc's is open mic night. Come out at a solo act or with a band to show your skill and meet other musicians. Some equipment provided, but bring your own just in case. 

Planet Earth Singers rehearsals begin and then continue on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays until April. No auditions required. Douglas Amman and Renae Timbie, conductors. Info: call (765)282-2188. 

Every Tuesday night, Be Here Now opens its stage for local performers to showcase their talent. Performers of all types are welcome to perform.

Drop in and sketch at the David Owsley Museum of Art!Try drawing different works of art in our galleries. All students, faculty and community members are invited. Ball State University Fine Arts League members provide support on Fridays at 3 pm as available. A limited number of largedrawing boards, plus stools and pencils are provided. Visitors are welcome tosketch at other times, too. In partnership with the Ball State University FineArts League and Art Department. Check-in at the Front Desk to locate the group.

Turn up the heat with a hot night of music during the chilly winter. For the 2nd annual Chillage in the Village, we promise to make this a night of music you will never forget!

A "view" from the 2011 Chillage in the Village: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVJLhVSmYqc

Ages: 18+
Cost: $5 for 21+, $8 for under 21
Get in for FREE if you are still wearing an intact Wuhnurth 2010 wristband.

Line-up & Schedule:
Glostik Willy (Funk, Jam Band): 9-10:30pm
The Mantras (Face Melting Jam Band): 11pm-1am
Fresh Hops (Keep you dancing all night): 1:30-3:30am

FACE MELTING LIGHT SHOW provided by Herm Productions

LIVE PAINTERS:
-Jerod Kienitz
-Rays of a McGnarly Sunshine

HOOPING PERFORMANCE:
-Lynn Spencer-Nelson

VIDEOGRAPHER:
-Rage View Studios

PHOTOGRAPHY:
-Caas Carby

THE MANTRAS (Jam Band, Progressive Rock, Fusion): The Mantras' music is a high-energy collaborative of funk-rock, electronica, metal, and fusion that will shake your knees and rattle your toes. Comprised of guitarist Keith Allen, drummer Justin Loew, keyboard player Justin W. Powell, bassist Brian Tyndall and percussionist Brent Vaughn; the band unified their musical vision in 2005 and has continued to hone their sonic direction and precision show by show. The Mantras continue to impress their peers and win over new fans at every turn with their instrumental prowess, solid lyrics, and unending drive to put on an amazing show every night!
Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, the band has been playing to ever-increasing sold out crowds in their home state during 2011, and are experiencing rapid growth into new markets throughout the South, Midwest and North East. In 2011 alone, The Mantras and their members have shared the stage in double-bills and direct support with Umphrey's McGee, Eoto, George Clinton and P-Funk, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Papadosio, The Werks, Perpetual Groove, Zoogma, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, and many more.

FRESH HOPS: (Progressive, Jam Band, Experimental) Fresh Hops is a 8-piece band from the Tri-Town Area of North West Indiana. After three years of being together, their sound continues to evolve, as the fans and family continue to grow. Fresh Hops has created a love for the "live" show, incorporating the concept of "having fun" as the main idea. Each show is different, consisting of a mixture of creative originals, and catchy/crafty instrumental cover songs. Fresh Hops puts the emphasis on real music while blending their influences into something brand new. The band celebrates the rich history of each instrument playing bluegrass/classical songs through the violin, classic soul/jazz with the tenor sax, and heavy metal with distorted guitars. Somewhere along the way all the elements combine to create a truly unforgettable experience.

GLOSTIK WILLY: (Funk driven Jams) "Glostik Willy is a diverse 3-piece band straight out of Indiana, making a statement on the scene. With Jameson Bradford on guitar, Buddha Aguilar on bass, and Ralf Mowf on drums, this band is unstoppable. This progressive infused funk rock band is sure to make heads turn everywhere they go.

Muncie Civic Theatre and Stage 2 Productions present "The Star Follies: Burlesque Cabaret", a mix of Jazz cabaret standards and old time burlesque dance acts. Many Ball State University faculty, staff, and students will combine their efforts along with community members to perform a bawdy, fun-filled, light hearted romp that is sure to entertain all.

This Burlesque Cabaret is a fundraiser for Muncie Civic Theatre and is geared toward ADULTS only. Must be 18 years old to attend. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres begin at 10pm and the show starts at 11pm.

Tickets are $10 at the door, general admission seating. Reserve in advance by calling (765) 288 - PLAY or ordering online. All proceeds benefit Muncie Civic Theatre.

USA Entertainment Agency (.com) and WLBC 104.1 presents David Koechner  at the Muncie Civic Theatre on January 21^st, 2012 at 7:30 PM.

David Koechner is a  stand-up comedian and actor best known for his role in the smash movie “Anchorman” where he starred as sportscaster “Champ Kind”. He is a regular on the hit show “The Office” where he has a re-occurring role as sales rep “Todd Packer”.

He has appeared in and co-starred in “Waiting”, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”, “Talledega Nights”, “Final Destination 5”, “Snakes on a Plane”, “The Dukes of Hazzard”, “Thank you for Smoking”, and “American Dad”.

He was on SNL for one year as a cast member and wrote and worked on the Conan O’Brien show.

Tickets are $24.00, reserved seating. Reserve in advance by calling (765) 288 - PLAY or ordering online.  

Metal night at Crawldad's will feature Necrophagous, Discard the Body, and Cross That Line. Drinks, food, music and friends.

Every Sunday, egos are crushed and legends are born at Doc's Sunday Trivia Brawl. Come and play for free, solo or with a team, and show off your command of all knowledge trivial. Win, and split up a a $50 Doc's gift certificate on booze, food, or merchandise. Every game is six rounds of trivia questions on a wide variety of topics in pop culture, science, history, and current events. Every tenth question is part of our inadvertent quest to discriminate against the deaf, and has players listening to a song and attempting to identify its title, band, and album. The sixth round is a special visual aid round in which the blind are instead at an unfair disadvantage. Team signup starts at 9pm, and unless we go into a Sudden Death Lightning Bloodfeud Overtime Round (of Death), the game tends to wrap up at about 11pm.

Central High School Principal Tom Jarvis wants the community to know about the positive offerings and traditions at the high school and the opportunities students have by attending Central. He will be holding ‘Community Outreach Programs” at schools that feed into Northside Middle School and Central High School for students to gain familiarity with the road to become an involved and informed Bearcat. Parents and/or community members will have the opportunity to ask questions. This chat will be held at 7:00 at Storer Elemantary.

Every Monday at Doc's is open mic night. Come out at a solo act or with a band to show your skill and meet other musicians. Some equipment provided, but bring your own just in case. 

Every Tuesday night, Be Here Now opens its stage for local performers to showcase their talent. Performers of all types are welcome to perform.

Drop in and sketch at the David Owsley Museum of Art!Try drawing different works of art in our galleries. All students, faculty and community members are invited. Ball State University Fine Arts League members provide support on Fridays at 3 pm as available. A limited number of largedrawing boards, plus stools and pencils are provided. Visitors are welcome tosketch at other times, too. In partnership with the Ball State University FineArts League and Art Department. Check-in at the Front Desk to locate the group.

Every Sunday, egos are crushed and legends are born at Doc's Sunday Trivia Brawl. Come and play for free, solo or with a team, and show off your command of all knowledge trivial. Win, and split up a a $50 Doc's gift certificate on booze, food, or merchandise. Every game is six rounds of trivia questions on a wide variety of topics in pop culture, science, history, and current events. Every tenth question is part of our inadvertent quest to discriminate against the deaf, and has players listening to a song and attempting to identify its title, band, and album. The sixth round is a special visual aid round in which the blind are instead at an unfair disadvantage. Team signup starts at 9pm, and unless we go into a Sudden Death Lightning Bloodfeud Overtime Round (of Death), the game tends to wrap up at about 11pm.