8 past events with the j.r. jamison tag
0 upcoming events with this tagOct 4, 2014
Saturday
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Hillcroft Services and The Facing Project Present: The Facing Disabilities Monologues
6:00pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street
20 storytellers. 20 writers. 20 actors. One evening to celebrate the amazing stories of Hillcroft’s clients, families, and staff. With a special performance by Jennifer Stanley.
All in attendance will receive a copy of the Facing Disabilities book to be autographed by Hillcroft's featured clients. This event is FREE and open to the public.Visit www.hillcroft.facingproject.com for sneak peeks and updates.
Apr 23, 2015
Thursday
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Facing Depression in East Central Indiana: The Monologues
7:00pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street
20 storytellers. 20 writers. 20 actors. One night to celebrate the stories of those who have had the courage to face depression.
Join us for the Facing Depression in East Central Indiana Monologues and Book Launch. Admission is FREE, and attendees will receive a copy of the book (donations are welcomed). The night will include theatrical readings from the book as well as a showing of a short documentary about how this project was put together.
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Facing Depression in East Central Indiana is an affiliate of The Facing Project, a national organization that connects people through stories to strengthen communities. Founded in Muncie, Indiana, in 2012, The Facing Project has led three other projects in Muncie that debuted at Muncie Civic Theatre: Facing Poverty in Delaware County (2012), Facing Autism in Muncie (2013), and Facing Disabilities in East Central Indiana (2014).
Mar 19, 2016
Saturday
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Facing Cancer -- The Monologues
7:00pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street
15 stories of those who have faced Cancer in East Central Indiana, 15 writers who carried their stories, and 15 actors who will bring the stories to life on stage. Join The Facing Project, Little Red Door Cancer Services of East Central Indiana, and the Ingelhart Scholars from Ball State University as the community comes together to celebrate stories of survival.
This theatrical production is FREE and open to the public. All attendees will receive a copy of the book: "Facing Cancer in East Central Indiana."
Co-sponsored by:
The Facing Project, Little Red Door Cancer Services of East Central Indiana, Ball State University, Indiana University Health, St. Vincent Health, Indiana Campus Compact, and the Muncie Civic Theatre.
About The Facing Project:
The Facing Project is a national nonprofit headquartered in Muncie, IN, with a mission of connecting people through stories to strengthen communities. The Facing Project’s model has been used in more 30 communities across the country, led to more than 20,000 books, and has engaged 2,000 participants in its storytelling projects. In 2014, the organization was named one of three oral history projects to watch by The Huffington Post. Learn more at: http://www.facingproject.com/.
Jan 19, 2017
Thursday
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Mentoring in Muncie: A Facing Project
6:30pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street
Think about the mentors in your life. Where would you be without them?
Join us at the Muncie Civic Theatre to watch these stories unfold and see the impacts of mentoring in our community. Join the storytellers, writers, and non-profit partners for refreshments following the event.This event is FREE and open to the public. All attendees will receive a copy of the book, "Mentoring in Muncie: A Facing Project."
Brought to you by:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware County -
www.bbbsmuncie.org
BBBS of Delaware County believes that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life, and we work to provide children with the support and opportunities to reach their full potential through professionally developed and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.
The Facing Project -
www.facingproject.com/
The Facing Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects people through stories to strengthen communities. Founded in Muncie, Indiana, by J.R. Jamison and Kelsey Timmerman, the organization has connected writers, storytellers, artists, educators, and community leaders in over 100 communities across the country. Hailed by The Huffington Post, Harlem World Magazine, and Soul Train as one of three oral history projects to watch, The Facing Project provides a model, tools, coaching, and a platform for communities to arm themselves with stories to begin crucial conversations on social justice issues—neighbor to neighbor, community to community—by discussing solutions and exploring healing through their own narratives.
Jun 30, 2018
Saturday
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Facing LGBTQ+ Pride: A Facing Project Book Launch & Performance
6:00pm to 8:30pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
E.B. Ball Auditorium
520 E Main, Muncie, IN 47305
From the page to the stage, 23 stories that celebrate the lives of LGBTQ Muncie residents, and their allies, will be brought to life by actors on June 30th at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
The show begins at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00. This will be the second Facing Project Event of 2018, following Facing Teaching, and accompanies the publication of Facing LGBTQ+ Pride in Delaware County. All attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
Aside from the performances and book launch, the event will include concessions and vendors such as Queer Chocolatier, Muncie OUTreach, and the East Central Indiana Trans Alliance.
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved online at give.classy.org/facingpride.
Facing LGBTQ+ Pride is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, the Muncie Human Rights Commission, the City of Muncie, Muncie OUTreach, R.A.C.E. Muncie, The Facing Project, Muncie Civic Theatre, J.R. Jamison & Cory Pippin, and Dr. Amanda Latz.
About the Event:
WHAT: Facing LGBTQ+ Pride Theatrical Event and Book Launch
WHEN: Saturday, June 30th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6)
WHERE: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, E.B. Ball Auditorium, 520 East Main Street
About The Facing Project:
The Facing Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects people through stories to strengthen communities. Founded in Muncie, Indiana, by J.R. Jamison and Kelsey Timmerman, the organization has connected writers, storytellers, artists, educators, and community leaders in over 75 communities across the country. Hailed by The Huffington Post, Harlem World Magazine, and Soul Train as one of three oral history projects to watch, The Facing Project provides a model, tools, coaching, and a platform for communities to arm themselves with stories to begin crucial conversations—neighbor to neighbor, community to community—by discussing solutions and exploring healing through their own narratives.
To learn more about The Facing Project, visit them online at www.facingproject.com.
Jul 28, 2018
Saturday
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A Midsummer Night's Narrative: A Storytelling Festival from The Facing Project
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Cornerstone Park--Fireman's Park--The Guardian
515 East Main Street
Cost: $20 - adult general admission; $10 - under 18 or w/ college ID; $45 -- family package (four tickets) Tickets at: http://give.classy.org/storyfestival
The 2nd annual A Midsummer Night’s Narrative Storytelling Festival will feature 8 storytelling teams that will each share local stories of unity. Actors from Muncie Civic Theatre will bring the stories to life on stage at MadJax. The festival will include a Writers Fair where writers will chat on select topics, read from their work, and sell their books. Facing Project cofounder Kelsey Timmerman’s new book WHERE AM I GIVING? will also be available at the event.
SCHEDULE
· - 5 to 7 PM Storytelling Festival:
Poems While You Wait / Human's of Muncie / Writer Readings / Open Mic / Writers Fair / Cliff Ritchey / Food Trucks / Beer/ And more!
· - 7 to 8:30 PM Main Event—A Midsummer Night's Narrative, Stories of Unity:
Eight stories of unity from local celebrity storytelling teams will be performed by actors from Muncie Civic Theatre.
TICKETS & MORE INFO
Sep 7, 2019
Saturday
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The Facing Project's Storyteller Concert: Featuring Josh Kaufman, Cliff Ritchey, & Dan Deitrich
7:00pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
E.B. Ball Auditorium
520 E Main St
Cost: General Admission -- $21.00 | VIP -- $50.00 Join The Facing Project for a Night of Tunes & Tales
Join us as Cliff Ritchey, Josh Kaufman (Winner of The Voice), and Dan Deitrich share their favorite songs and the stories behind them.
Four storytelling teams will also share stories on the night’s theme: Inspiration. Bring cash to vote for your favorite story. All proceeds support the work of The Facing Project, which creates understanding and empathy through stories that inspire action.
Food available to purchase from Sea Salt & Cinnamon, and beer from The Guardian Brewing Company.
TICKETS: http://facingproject.com/2019/06/18/storytellerconcert/
Mar 18, 2023
Saturday
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The First Step Film Screening and Local Panel Discussion
6:00pm to 9:00pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 Ahead of its nationwide theatrical release, Muncie will be one of 20 cities (and the only in Indiana) to early screen The First Step, a 90-minute documentary film that follows political commentator Van Jones and the bipartisan coalition who fought to pass landmark criminal justice reform in 2018 (The First Step Act), which has allowed more than 20,000 people to come home from federal prisons. The first screening opened in late-February in New York City and will conclude in May in Virginia.
Immediately following the Muncie screening on March 18th at Muncie Civic Theatre, The Facing Project co-founder and president, J.R. Jamison, will moderate an interactive local panel discussion on the themes of the film that include addiction, recovery, reentry, and criminal justice reform.
Local panelists will include:
- Jeff Hansard, Chief Probation Officer, Delaware County Probation;
- WaTasha Barnes Griffin, CEO, YWCA of Central Indiana;
- Dr. Ryan P. Brown, Medical Director of Addiction Services, IU Health East-Central Region;
- Kellie Arrowood, Community Member;
- Neil Kring, Pastor and Team Leader, Muncie Harm-Reduction;
- Sara Renee, Director of Muncie Folk and Team Leader, Muncie Harm-Reduction;
- Cory Matters, Social Worker, Clinical Therapist, and Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach;
- Dr. Jean Marie Place, Director of Community Research, Addictions Coalition of Delaware County;
- Ro Selvey, Muncie City Council;
- Jeff Stanley, Chief Deputy, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
Tickets for the screening are $10 and available online or at Muncie Civic Theatre’s box office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=167410.
There are a limited number of reserved seats for those who need financial assistance. Please contact J.R. Jamison (jr@facingproject.com) for details.
More about the film can be found at: https://www.firststepfilm.com/.
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The First Step Film Screening and Local Panel Discussion
6:00pm to 9:00pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305
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The Facing Project's Storyteller Concert: Featuring Josh Kaufman, Cliff Ritchey, & Dan Deitrich
7:00pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
E.B. Ball Auditorium
520 E Main St
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A Midsummer Night's Narrative: A Storytelling Festival from The Facing Project
5:00pm to 9:00pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Cornerstone Park--Fireman's Park--The Guardian
515 East Main Street
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Facing LGBTQ+ Pride: A Facing Project Book Launch & Performance
6:00pm to 8:30pm @
Cornerstone Center for the Arts
E.B. Ball Auditorium
520 E Main, Muncie, IN 47305
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Mentoring in Muncie: A Facing Project
6:30pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street
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Facing Cancer -- The Monologues
7:00pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street
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Facing Depression in East Central Indiana: The Monologues
7:00pm to 12:42pm @
Muncie Civic Theatre
Main Stage
216 East Main Street