Downtown WindDown: February 4th

It’s February, so wouldn’t you just LOVE to enjoy drinks and free appetizers by the pool!  Well you can!  Join MYPG members at the Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St. (Downtown Muncie) this Thursday and enjoy FREE pool games and drink specials compliments of the Fickle Peach and FREE appetizers from MYPG! Put on your game face, mingle with other YPs, and enjoy a great time with friends new and old. Watch out for sharks!

P.S.: Don’t forget after the WindDown, be sure to visit the fine galleries in Downtown Muncie for simultaneous opening ceremonies for this month’s art exhibits. The artists will be available to meet patrons, and most galleries offer food and entertainment

New to MYPG? Respond to this email and give us a heads up that you’re attending so we can greet you when you arrive! Email Sharm at smknecht@gmail.com.

Muncie Gras: February 20th

The largest party of the year returns to the streets of downtown Muncie! The legendary Muncie Gras will be held February 20, 2010 from 7pm-2am along South Walnut Street in Downtown Muncie. The weather is not an obstacle this year; there will be tons of places to get out of the cold and grab a cold one! This is a 21 and up event. Tickets are on sale now and are $10 in advance at various locations around town or $15 at the gate. Tickets are also available on line at www.wlbc.com or www.maxrocks.net. Check munciedowntown.com/munciegras often for entertainment updates, pre-sale ticket locations and MITS Trolley route. Follow Muncie Gras on twitter @munciegras.

February Leadership Lunch


Jay Julian joined the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce July 1, 2009. We figured it was time to invite Jay to give us an update on current economic development efforts to attract quality, well-paying jobs for skilled workers. He will also address why Muncie-Delaware County CAN and IS contending on the state and national level for economic development projects, and what you can do to help. By the way, Jay is a big fan of MYPG and serves as an unofficial ambassador for our group!

Who:  Jay Julian, President/CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer, Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Where: Minnetrista, 1200 Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN

When:  Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

RSVP: Due by 12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

RSVP: Traci Lutton at tlutton@muncie.com

Cost for lunch is $10

Avenue Q at Emens Auditorium on April 20th

MYPG got you the hook-up…. again!

Avenue Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The show contains adult language and content and is not intended for children.

What: Avenue Q
Where: Emens Auditorium
When: April 20, 2010

6:45 p.m. – MYPG gathering in lower level William’s Lounge with Cash Bar

7:30 p.m. – Show Begins

Cost: MYPG Member Price: $25 (tickets regularly $38)
Members may reserve a ticket for a non-member guest at the discounted rate.
Seating is limited! We have a block of 40 seats.

RSVP: SMKnecht@gmail.com

What’s the Haps?

Get an exclusive tour of the newest downtown Muncie happenings! Join MYPG as we tour the newly renovated Patterson Building. We will start with a short tour of the Ivy Tech Culinary Arts School and then head downstairs to Vecinos Coffee Gallery where we can nibble on tasty treats and drinks at a discounted price.

*Member Benefit!* Show your MYPG business card at Vecinos and receive 10% off your order ANYTIME!

When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010
, Ivy Tech tour begins @ 5:45 p.m.
Vecinos from 6 – 7 p.m.

Where: Patterson Building/Vecinos
102 S. Walnut St.

RSVP: Monday, Jan. 25 5 p.m. to cellefson@yahoo.com

SWAG ALERT: Show up and receive a MYPG business card holder stocked with MYPG business cards!

BIG BRAINS = FREE BEER!

Come to this Thursday’s WindDown for two rounds of trivia on the big screen with Ty, our quizmaster and friendly beerslinger and maybe win a round for you and your friends.

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What: Smarty Pants Trivia at the Downtown WindDown

When: Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 5 p.m., Trivia starts at 6 p.m.

Where: The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St.

Cost: Free

Being smart has never been cooler.

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WindDown with a BEER TASTING!

beer_tastingTaste some brewskies at Thursday’s Downtown WindDown!

We’re not talkin’ grandpa’s Pabst Blue Ribbon. We’ll be sampling craft beers made by small breweries, while learning about the differences in style, taste, aroma, ect.

WHAT: We’re having our very own beer tasting, hosted by the Fickle Peach!
WHEN: Thursday, December 3 at 5:00 (tasting starts at 5:45)
COST: Free….Can you believe that?!

RSVP: appreciated but not required. Email Traci Lutton at tlutton@muncie.com

By the way, if you haven’t sent your RSVP for the December 12 Holiday Party, do it!