Okay, since the downtown development team don't seem to understand what a website is best used for (ie putting up useful information of what is going on...prices, activities, etc) I won't be giving you all a link. However, here in Muncie, IN on Feb. 17th we will be having our annual (4th? 5th?) Muncie Gras celebration. Last year I believe it was $10. There are two outdoor stages, one large one small. Walnut street in downtown Muncie is cordened off for about 3 to 4 blocks. There are vendors selling drinks, baubles, food, and more. There's normally even a mechanical bull.

I'm not sure about arrangements at this point in time. While I live in a house LARGE enough to house 20+ people semi-comfortably, that may not be an option. My friend Spencer will have some room, but it's limited and going fast, so a hotel room may be in order.....and conviently there is one downtown ( travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-3..._roberts-i ) that I would suggest for an easy get-away. If enough out of towners show an interest in getting a suite that may be something that we can arrange for, and it would be kind of fun.....at least for all us single folk.

Also, if you are a performer and are planning on coming, let me know. The Fickle Peach, a local bar....my fav....especially since I know the owners pretty damned well and drink there whenever I'm out.......have a booth this year and would like performers (fire/glow/etc) to perform by their booth. This would mean free admittance, some free drinks (beers), and a way to share your talent with the folks of Muncie. Just let me know what you'll need (safety/space), if you'll be doing fire or glow, etc. I'll be doing my LED hoop, if all goes well. I still have to practice a bit more before it's there there there.

So....this is closer, is NOT burner oriented, but that normally doesn't stop me from making it out to it, and it's just another way to hang and have fun with some great people. So there's the info....as much as I know. I would love to see some of you out.