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Garden Fair at Minnetrista - Schedule of Events!

2011-06-01T08:57:00.001-04:00

Saturday, June 4

10 a.m. - Quick and Easy Tomatoes
by Tanya Brock, Minnetrista
Do you love the idea of having garden vegetables all year but do not know what that entails? nstead of canning what is left over from your garden each season, why not plant your garden full of what you want to can. Learn some quick tips for planting a garden designed for canning.

11 a.m. - Urban Gardening
by Jason Donatti from Muncie/Delaware
Clean and Beautiful and Muncie Sanitary District - Stormwater Management Are you curious about hat urban gardening is and what urban gardeners do? Jason will pass on lessons learned from ransforming a vacant lot into an urban organic garden, community building through gardening and food security.

12 p.m.- Annual vs. Perennial Flowers
by Wasson Nursery
Do you stand in the greenhouse every spring and wonder what type of flowers would work best for your space? Should you choose annuals or would perennials be best? A representative from Wasson’s nursery will be discussing these questions and more.

1 p.m - Invasive Plant Species in Your Yard?
by Dustin Stillinger, Minnetrista
Are there pesky invasive plants lurking in your yard? Are they ruining your grass? Dustin will show you how to identify, eradicate, and prevent invasive plants.

2 p.m. - How to Grow Apples
by Jacob’s Family Orchard
Do you wish you could go out in your yard to pick fresh apples? Learn how to grow apples! Jacob’s Family Orchard will be explaining how to plant apple trees and what is necessary to prepare for a successful harvest.

Sunday, June 5

12 p.m. - Vegetable Gardening
by Daisy Fryman from Purdue Extension Office of Delaware County
If you are new to gardening, or are practically a professional, there is still something to learn. Daisy will discuss best and current practices for vegetable gardening.

1 p.m. - Run Offs Due to Water
by Colby Gray from White River Watershed
Have you been having trouble with water run off with all of the rain this spring? Would you like to know more about how to combat it? Colby has great insights to share about preventing water run off.

Additional Programing
Saturday, June 4; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local author Ron Groves will be selling and signing copies of his book, The Silver Dollar. This creative non-fiction story is based on real characters in real-life situations, including the seven years the author spent in the Delaware County Children's Home during the mid-thirties and forties.

Saturday, June 4; 1 p.m.
Reception and ribbon cutting ceremony
Meets at the Rose Garden
Appreciating Muncie Sanitary District: Stormwater Management & Cardinal Greenway project focusing on best management practices along the White River and Minnetrista Boulevard.

Saturday, June 4; 2 p.m.
Weathering the Storm Tour
Starts at Catalyst.

Sunday, June 5; 2 p.m.
Weathering the Storm Tour
Starts inside the Lobby.
Learn what a rain garden is and how to create one, as well as ideas about creating a home garden that minimizes storm water run-off. Funded by a grant from the Muncie Sanitary District- Stormwater Management

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ROBOTS are taking over Minnetrista! [video]

2011-05-19T09:37:00.001-04:00

Kylee and Nick take you behind the scenes of our newest exhibit opening May 21, ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition! Minnetrista is being overrun with robots. Rodney develops a crush on Nick. Robot finger puppets attack Kylee. Things get a little silly. Check it out!

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The Many Uses of the Ball Jar – Thermos Jug

2011-05-18T10:17:00.000-04:00

There are so many ways to use a Ball jar – as a vase, a place to put your loose change at the end of the day, a candle holder and many more. Sometimes, however, an alternative use was determined by the company and was very specific.

Inside the pictured thermos is a Ball Perfect Mason amber half gallon jar. The jar was made in 1957 at Ball's Hillsboro plant for one purpose – to be put inside a thermos bottle, specifically the Standard Jug. These amber jars were never sold as canning jars to the home canner.

The big question has always been "Why were they made in amber?" Amber protects the contents from sunlight; however, a jar inside a thermos is completely shielded from sunlight. The only explanation is that the amber tank at Hillsboro was available at a time when none of the flint tanks were. Since these amber jars were made especially for use in the thermos and are rare, they are highly sought by collectors.

Stay tuned to learn more about other uses of a Ball jar...

Do you use Ball jars for unusual purposes? Tell us about it!

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ROBOTS! Coming soon...

2011-05-05T13:50:00.002-04:00

Robots are taking over Minnetrista! ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition will open May 21, and we're all really excited about this huge exhibit. I made a list of robots in pop culture to get us all in the robotic mood. Also coming up is a special members-only movie night on Friday, May 20 to preview ROBOTS: The Movie.

Enjoy and be on the lookout for ROBOTS, coming soon! What robo-related favorites would you add to my list? Let us know in the comments.

1. The trailer for ROBOTS: The Movie!

2. My favorite robot-themed song, from Daft Punk, "Robot Rock":

3. Art of Compassion: Cute Robot Becomes Social Experiment

"What would you do if you saw a happy-looking cardboard robot rolling toward you in a public park? Would you be scared or curious? NYU student Kacie Kinzer wondered how the public would interact with a tiny anthropomorphic ‘bot, so she set one loose in New York to find out." Read more>

4. As a product of the 80's I feel obligated to include this hit from Styx, "Mr. Roboto."

5. Finally, let us not forget this viral classic from way back in 2005, insane robot dance.

This exhibition is produced and toured by GES.

Stephanie Fisher is the IT Coordinator at Minnetrista. In her spare time you can find her watching movies, playing with her daughters, or reading a book.

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Farmers Market at Minnetrista - Outdoor Market Saturday!

2011-05-03T14:56:00.006-04:00

Tis the season, not ‘that’ season, but the season bringing Farmers Market at Minnetrista outdoors! To celebrate this commemorative event many vendors will be offering samples of their goods to visitors and shoppers.

Wine, pork, cheese, honey, and free plant samples are just a few of the many items that will be available for free as shoppers welcome the opening of the first outdoor Farmers Market of 2011. Farmers Market at Minnetrista traditionally sees several hundred visitors every Saturday through October. Farmers Market provides opportunities for many local farmers and patrons to gather and shop in one location. The Center Shop and Orchard Shop at Minnetrista will also be celebrating with 20% off various Vera Bradley items, jewelry, aprons, and other kitchen accessories just in time for last minute Mother’s Day shoppers!

There’s something for everyone at Farmers Market at Minnetrista, every Saturday from 8 a.m.–Noon, beginning May 7 and running through October. Can’t make it on Saturday? Farmers Market will be open additionally on Wednesdays, beginning June 1.

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Passing of the Buffalo

2011-05-02T15:10:00.001-04:00

Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944) was noted for his western-themed sculptures, especially those relating to Native Americans. His famous Indian Cycle that tells the story of the Plains Indians’ relationship with the white man in a series of four statues of mounted warriors had been completed in 1909 with Appeal to the Great Spirit. Dallin returned to this theme often. In 1929, he completed Passing of the Buffalo, also known at The Last Arrow.

Dallin said that his sculpture “represents the great tragic event in the history of the Plains Indian which sealed his doom as a free, self-respecting human being, and forced him to accept the grudging bounty of the white man and to become a pauperized ‘ward of the nation.’ My statue depicts the Indian standing with one foot resting upon a Buffalo skull, his last arrow gone, fully conscious of his plight, looking into the future with questioning soul and asking ‘What has fate in store for us now?’”

Originally placed in Dallin’s own estate in Arlington Heights, Massachusetts, the statue was purchased by Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge in 1931 and was installed by the sculptor at her estate in Madison, New Jersey.

Sometime after Mrs. Dodge’s death, the sculpture went on display at the auction house of Sotheby Parke Bernet in New York City. There it was noticed by Edmund F. Petty, who proposed that it be acquired as a tribute to his father, Fred J. Petty. In 1975, the Margaret Ball Petty Foundation made the purchase. The price - $150,000 – was a record price for an American sculpture at the time.

The statue was moved to Muncie. In 1976, the memorial was donated to the City of Muncie. It was installed at the intersection of Walnut and Charles Streets in Muncie, in front of the Ball Stores department store that was once owned by Fred and Margaret Petty. By the summer of 1999, the department store had closed, and the building had been demolished. Street repairs necessitated moving the statue, so the opportunity was taken to perform much-needed restoration and preservation. The statue was then moved to Minnetrista’s lobby, where it remained until late 2008. By then construction of the roundabout on Walnut Street downtown was completed and the statue was remounted on its base.

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Diamond Heels Hattie

2011-04-25T10:30:00.001-04:00

In the early 20th century, Harriett Mitchell Anthony, aka “Hattie Belle” and “Diamond Heels Hattie,” made a splash in her hometown of Muncie, Indiana, Washington, DC and New York City for her extraordinary clothing and for her shoes with the diamonds in the heels.

Hattie was born into a wealthy Delaware County family in April, 1864. Her father, Harvey Mitchell, was a physician and landowner. Hattie was educated in the Muncie schools and graduated from Muncie High School in 1881. Five years later, she married Charles Haines Anthony in “one of the most brilliant and enjoyable affairs that has ever taken place in this city.” Anthony was the grandson of Samuel P. Anthony, a Delaware County pioneer physician, who amassed a large fortune as a merchant and landowner. Charles Anthony added to the family fortune as organizer and president of Economy Gas Company and real estate developer.

On February 19, 1890, Harvey Mitchell Anthony was born to Hattie and Charles. He was their only child. Charles and Hattie built a home in the 200 block of East Adams Street and Hattie settled into her role of society wife and mother. Hattie had a great interest in clothing, jewelry and travel and often combined the three. She became a frequent visitor to Washington, DC, New York City and Palm Beach, Florida.

At the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City and the Willard Hotel in Washington, Hattie was often seen wearing her designer dresses and plethora of diamonds on the hotels’ Peacock Alleys. Hattie soon became popular with the media in several cities and was mentioned in the newspaper of New York, Washington, DC, Indianapolis and Chicago.

After her attendance at a White House reception, The Washington Post reported that, with her diamond-heeled shoes, Hattie had one-upped Alice Longworth Roosevelt, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt. It was noted that, in addition to several pairs of shoes with diamond studded heels, Hattie had shoes set with turquoises, bronze pumps decorated with beads of solid gold, white doeskin boots with jeweled buttons, and more.

Charles died in 1921 and Hattie spent most of the rest of her life living in hotels, including the Waldorf-Astoria and the Hotel Roberts in Muncie. Betty Thornburg Love, author of Recollections of the Hotel Roberts, noted that “Her large hats, beautiful furs, fashionable clothing, and her walking stick with a crook in the handle made her a striking figure indeed. Her appearance was so regal guests must have thought she was a Queen of some country! She always arrived at the hotel with trunks of clothes even though she had planned to only stay a week.”

Hattie successfully fought cancer twice then died of a heart attack at age 77 on June 1, 1941 in her suite at the Hotel Roberts. Her son had died several years before. Survivors included her daughter-in-law, Ruth Leffler Anthony, and her granddaughter, Ann Anthony. In 1991, Ann Anthony Brophy donated several of her grandmother’s dresses, evening gowns, wraps, and boas to the Minnetrista Heritage Collection.

[Video] Get Messy at Camp Minnetrista!

2011-04-19T20:30:00.005-04:00

Ever wondered what Camp Minnetrista is all about? What do the kids get to do? What are the teachers like? In this short video, Tonya Kunkel talks about what a great time she had teaching Art Smart class last year at Camp Minnetrista. Check out www.minnetrista.net/camp to get registration forms and to see a list of all the classes coming up this summer!

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What in the World is a "Packer Jar?"

2011-04-18T13:34:00.001-04:00

For most of the 20th century, Ball Brothers Company was the leading manufacturer of canning jars in the world. However, “consumer glass,” as the fruit jars and home canning accessories were called, was not Ball’s only product line. They had always made and sold jars to food packing companies. These packer jars were called “commercial glass.”

A packer jar did not necessarily look like the fruit jar. It could have any shape, be any size and have any mouth opening; really, whatever the food packer wanted. Some companies would opt to have their name or logo embossed on the jars. This made for a fancier, but more expensive jar. The packer would have to pay for the special mold, as no other company could use it. Customers wanting to keep the cost down could order a plain, generic jar and use a paper label identify the contents they put into it. But the plain jar did not have to be unattractive. How a jar looked was found to have a big impact on the marketability of the final product.

By 1930, glass technology had developed to the point that almost any design could be produced. So packer jars could have embossed decorations and unusual shapes. The head of the Commercial Glass division at Ball Brothers for many years in the first half of the 20th century was Fred J. Petty, who was the son-in-law of company president Frank C. Ball. A few of his designs are shown.

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107 Young Artists from East Central Indiana at Minnetrista, this Saturday!

2011-04-14T11:41:00.000-04:00

Everyone is so excited about the opening of Casey's Clubhouse Juried Art Show this Saturday! We were overwhelmed with the response to the first young artists show at Minnetrista. Over 160 entries, from 107 young artists representing 21 cities in East Central Indiana. Join us for the opening, Saturday, April 16 from 9-11 a.m. Awards are presented at 9:45.

Along with the opening, you can check out Farmers Market Super Saturday. There's a lot going on here Saturday morning. Don't miss it!

Taste samples from all the market vendors
Rosemary Gard Trunk Show
Vera Bradley Sale at the Center Shop

Play the slideshow below to see 10 selections from Casey's Clubhouse Juried Art Show.

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Spring Perennials Blooming in the Gardens!

2011-04-12T20:00:00.016-04:00

Walk through the gardens at Minnetrista and look for hand-written signs from the gardeners. The spring annuals in bloom right now are stunning! Here are two favorites from Cassie, our Horticulture Manager:

In the Rose Garden
This April blooming white flower is called Anenome blanda or the Windflower. These plants naturalize in the garden, which makes them great ‘shoes and socks’ for spring flowering perennials and shrubs. The whole plant will go dormant not long after blooming! I love the cheerful daisy-like flowers!

In Oakhurst Gardens
The carpet of plants you see in the woodland is Virigina bluebells, Mertensia virginica. They are native to our moist woods and river floodplains. The flower buds start out a soft pink and as they open they turn purplish-blue. As with other spring ephemerals, these plants will go dieback (go dormant) by mid-summer. They would make a neat addition to a shade garden, giving you interest in the early spring when your hostas and ferns are dormant.

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Appeal to the Great Spirit -- The Small Version

2011-04-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

Created by Cyrus E. Dallin, the bronze statue, Appeal to the Great Spirit, was the fourth and last in the sculptor's Indian Cycle. The sculpture depicts a defeated Sioux chief appealing to the Great Spirit for spiritual assistance. In 1909, the statue won a gold medal at the Paris salon. The original was purchased by the city of Boston and has been on display in front of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts ever since.

After the 1925 death of Edmund B. Ball, his family searched for a suitable memorial for him. They settled on having a replica of Appeal to the Great Spirit cast in bronze and erected on a site just east of the Ball family homes. Dallin was commissioned to supervise the casting of the replica and to provide on-site guidance for the mounting of the statue on the appropriate limestone base. The details of the pedestal, trees, shrubbery and flowers were carefully designed to enhance the visual impact. The statue and surrounding park opened in 1929.

In 1987, David T. Owsley, grandson of Frank C. Ball, represented Minnetrista at the Sotheby's auction where he purchased this replica. With the limestone base, it is 30" high, 14" wide, and 20" long. Currently, you can see this replica at the Heritage Collection online.

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Great Central U.S. Shake Out!

2011-04-07T13:45:00.000-04:00

Recent events in Japan have brought home, once again, just how devastating earthquakes can be. Although Indiana isn’t at the very heart of earthquake country, they can still dangerous, especially for those of us in the southeastern part of the state. Fortunately, now there is something you can do to become better prepared to face such an emergency.

Join almost 400,000 Hoosiers and 1.7 million people in an 11-state area in the GREAT CENTRAL U.S. SHAKE OUT, which is being held in conjunction with the bicentennial of the devastating New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. This drill and preparedness activity will take place on April 19^th at 10:15 AM in Indiana and April 28^th at 10:15 AM in other member states. Learn basic safety tips, begin planning for an earthquake emergency in your home or institution, and make contacts with other participating businesses, agencies and institutions in your area.

To register your institution or for additional information, go to The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut - Get Ready! or IDHS: Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. These sites can provide you with a wealth of information, including handouts, a video, a PowerPoint program and other tools to help you prepare.

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Casey's Clubhouse Challenge - International Beaver Day!

2011-04-06T15:58:00.000-04:00

What is hairy, lives in the water, and is really good at building? That's right, beavers! Last year I spotted a beaver along the river bank here at Minnetrista. It was my first time seeing one. Ever since then I have tried to learn more about how beavers live. So when I found out Minnetrista was celebrating International Beaver Day this Thrusday, April 7 at 4 p.m. I figured it should be our next Casey's Clubhouse Explorer Challenge.

Join Minnetrista's staff at 4 p.m. (in the lobby) this Thursday to learn more about the wonder builders of the river and earn 5 points. Walk along the river bank to see if you can spot any beavers, do an activity and you can even touch a real beaver pelt (fur).

I also hope to see everyone at the Humanimal Family Fun Day this Saturday, April 9, 12-4p.m. It's sure to be a wild time! You can make an animal mask, explore how animal feet work, and play some games to learn about how animals see. At 1:30p.m. The Cincinnatti Zoo will show you live birds from around the world and talk about how they are suited to live in different habitats. It should be a great way to explore the world of animals :)

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Farmers Market at Minnetrista Super Saturday - April 16, 9 to Noon!

2011-04-05T09:10:00.000-04:00

Farmers Market at Minnetrista Taste-Testing!

Sample cheeses, chicken and turkey, pickles, cream, eggs, wine, lamb, sweet breads, jerky and more!

Experience fresh, local foods and goods!

Voted 2010 Muncie Areas’ Finest

Voted Best Market in Indiana by American Farmland Trust

Voted #19 Nationwide by American Farmland Trust

Plants
Locally grown meat
Local vegetables
Breads
Pork burgers

Rosemary Gard Trunk Show

Stop by The Center Shop at Minnetrista to purchase one-of-a-kind jewelry hand made by Rosemary Gard. Wearable Art! Her necklaces are assemblages made up of antique components combined with semi-precious stones or vintage beads.

Vera Bradley Sale

Great gifts by Vera Bradley for Mothers Day and Easter.

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Robert Cooper Audubon Society's Spring Birding Extravaganza

2011-03-30T08:55:00.001-04:00

April 23; 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join members of the Robert Cooper Audubon Society as they prepare for another season of birding, then take a walk around Minnetrista’s grounds applying what you’ve learned.

9 a.m.–noon; Birding 101 session
1 p.m.–2 p.m.; Birding by Ear session
2 p.m.–2:30 p.m.; Mist-netting demonstration
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.; Outdoor bird walk

Cost: General Admission
Free to Minnetrista members and Audubon Society members

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An Old White Oak Takes New Shape

2011-03-28T15:00:00.003-04:00

“How long have you been at Minnetrista, Stevie?”

He laughs. “How long have we been open?”

Steve Gibson is the Woodshop Manager at Minnetrista, and has been since the day Minnetrista opened over 21 years ago. He and a devoted group of volunteers called “The Woodshop Guys,” make everything from exhibit components and office furniture, to the Children’s Garden shed and mushroom forests for the summer event “Fairies, Sprites & Lights at Minnetrista.” Their latest project is a very special set of benches for the Discovery Circle in Oakhurst Gardens.

The story behind these benches began 15 years ago, when Gibson was still fairly “new” at Minnetrista. He and his crew made the original benches in the Discovery Circle at Oakhurst.
Eventually, the benches started to break down and needed to be replaced in 2011. The woodshop crew designed a new, “plainer” bench and the plan was approved. At this point in the story Gibson would normally buy new materials to build the outdoor furniture, but something better came along.

Old benches in Oakhurst Gardens (near Discovery Cabin)

About a year before this planning began, a giant White Oak tree was cut down in Oakhurst Gardens. It was very old and had begun to rot. Thinking about his woodshop, Gibson and the grounds crew decided to save the tree for lumber. The tree was cut down, sent to Lakey’s Saw Mill to be sawed into lumber, and left to cure for over a year.

Just as the lumber was cured and ready for use, it was needed. Gibson decided to use the White Oak to make the new benches.

“We had those old benches down there for 15 years and we never sprayed them or anything. Then, we used Red Oak from Indiana. White Oak is naturally more resistant to water, not porous. And we sprayed the benches with a fungicide and water preservative. If they’re sprayed every so often, they could be there for decades.”

Gibson said the woodshop guys were really excited to work on a project like this. “It’s something they can see finished and lasts. It’s not something we’re going to throw away or put in storage in three months, like some of the exhibits we build.”

Minnetrista’s grounds crew installed the new benches on March 14, 2011.

Again, Gibson laughs. “See, the tree is still part of Oakhurst, just in a different shape.”

New benches made from White Oak removed from Oakhurst Gardens, unsprayed.

Grounds crew installing new benches in Discovery Circle.

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Glass Workshop: Stained Glass Garden Ornament

2011-03-15T20:00:00.011-04:00

Photo credit:www.katsglass.com

We're offering this Stained Glass workshop at two different times for your convenience! Choose three weeknights or one Saturday!

Option 1: Weeknights, April 12, 13 and 14; 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Option 2: Saturday, April 30; 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Brighten your landscape! Create a colorful ornamental garden stake from stained glass. We provide all tools, safety equipment, and supplies necessary! Bring a friend, and create a beautiful display for your yard or garden. Cost: members $35; non-members $40

Click here to register online!

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Gardeners Get Ready to Plant Annuals!

2011-03-08T09:30:00.000-05:00

Here's a peek at the spring annuals that Cassie and the gardeners will be planting around campus! Can't wait to see COLOR! What annuals will you be planting this year? Let us know in the comments.

Nemesia Poetry Blue- in the top bed around Columns

Matrix Autumn Blaze Pansy- at the Orchard Shop Sign beds

Matrix Amber Mix Pansy - at the Appeal to the Great Spirit

Matrix yellow pansy- at the median on Minnetrista Pkwy.

Sorbet XP mix Viola - at the entrances on Wheeling and Centennial

Image credit: ballhort.com

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Camp Minnetrista: A Night at the Museum

2011-03-07T10:27:00.002-05:00

Kids! Pack your overnight bag and get an exclusive experience at Minnetrista after hours! Come spend a night at the museum with Charlie and Kiwi, see a theatre performance, play games, create an art project, assemble care packages for the Red Cross, and more! Suitable for ages 9–12. Cost: members $25; non-members $30

March 25; 7:30 p.m.–Saturday, March 26; 9:30 a.m.

Click here to register (before March 18!)

Casey's Clubhouse Explorer's get 5 points for coming to the overnight!

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Family Fun Day: Your American Red Cross

2011-03-03T10:06:00.001-05:00

Join us for Family Fun Day, Saturday, March 12 from noon to 4 p.m.!

Family Fun Day: Your American Red Cross is a first-hand experience of what it's like to work with the Red Cross! Emergency response vehicles and a Red Cross mock disaster shelter will be at Minnetrista for all to see and explore. A touring exhibition from the American Red Cross.

Cost: Included in general admission.

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Charlie & Kiwi LIVE! Special performances

2011-02-28T09:59:00.000-05:00

Make an "after school date" to see Charlie & Kiwi LIVE at Minnetrista, every Wednesday at 4:00 until April 27! There are only a few more weeks left to catch this special performance.

In conjunction with Charlie and Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure exhibit, Minnetrista Theater Preserves introduces Charlie as he pursues learning about the Kiwi bird for a school project. Charlie learns about the evolution and adaptation of birds as he travels through time.

Cost: Included with general admission.

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Complete our survey for a chance to win prizes!

2011-02-24T09:06:00.001-05:00

Please take a few minutes to help us with an important survey. We want your ideas, opinions and experiences to shape our plans at Minnetrista. When you complete the survey and include your email address, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket from the Orchard Shop at Minnetrista!

In addition, our survey partners will be selecting some participants to win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate.

Thanks for your time and valuable feedback!

Click here to take the survey!

(Learn more about why we're doing this survey here)

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Canning Workshop: Garden Planning

2011-02-23T10:52:00.000-05:00

We're excited about all things SPRING right now: Outdoor Farmers Market, our famous daffodils and tulips, the gardens in bloom, and of course spring school tours through the Nature Area.

Spring also brings an important project for gardeners: Garden Planning! Our first canning workshop of 2011 is one that will help you with your garden planning so that you can ensure a bountiful harvest to preserve. Check it out and register online.

Canning Workshop: Garden Planning Tuesday, March 15; 5:30–7:30 p.m. Get a jumpstart on your canning season by planning what you will preserve later in the year. In this workshop we will help you plan a canning garden by identifying when to plant, when to harvest, and everything in between! Sponsored in part by Jarden Home Brands. (Workshop does not include actual canning.) Cost: members $15; non-members $20

Click here to register (before March 8!)

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Lecture with Merle Rosen from Golden Artist Colors

2011-02-22T10:00:00.010-05:00

Merle Rosen from Golden Artist Colors is coming to Muncie! Attend her FREE lecture and demonstration at Minnetrista on March 2 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a fun, fast-paced informative experience covering a technical review of acrylics and their varied application possibilities.

Learn how acrylics can be used as grounds for other media, such as watercolor, or colored pencil; get key information on color mixing, blending and controlling drying time; see how gels can be used to modify paint properties or create unique textural surfaces.

Artists of all levels will come away from this lecture with fresh insights and motivation to feed their creative expression.

All participants will receive free product samples and a literature packet that includes hand painted color charts.

This program is brought to you by: Art Mart, Gallery 308 as a Living Artist Program, The Muncie Artist Guild, and Golden Artist Colors. The program is to be presented during the Muncie Artist Guild’s monthly meeting, the first Wednesday of each month and is held at Minnetrista Cultural Center.

Space is limited, so register today!

Contact: Karen Fisher

Art Mart
(765) 284-2919
Artmartmuncie.com

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