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Purdue University Galleries Presents:
"Lilliputians March: National Small Works Competition"
March 10 - April 26, 2014
Robert L. Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center
Showcase of the best small-scale contemporary artworks in a wide variety of media. Juried by Mark Ruschman of the Indiana State Museum.
 "Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music by Henry Horenstein"
March 11 - April 26, 2014
Fountain Gallery, Lafayette
Photographs that document the changing world of country music and its fans.
Contact: galleries@purdue.edu or 765-494-3061
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Relax, Renew, and Rejuvenate yourself at the Morton Community Center!
 Yoga, Zumba, and Tai Chi classes are starting April 1st, just in time to welcome Spring. We have a variety Wellness and Fitness classes throughout the week, so you are sure to find one that fits into your schedule. Classes are open to Teens and Adults. Call to reserve your spot today.
222 N. Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette
775-5120
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Artists' Own April Events
 Artists' Own's "Behind the Counter" artists are Glenn Chang's landscape photographs featured through the end of March, and Terri Duncan's paint and resin pieces will be the feature during April.
Also, Temre Stanchfield is a brand new member of Artists' Own starting April 1. Her paintings are made up of organic material arranged in piles, stacks, and even landscapes. The end results are simulated ecosystems that capture the perennial life cycle. Check out her work.
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Art with Heart!
 The Lafayette Adult Resource Academy (LARA) invites you to a free fun class to draw portraits on April 1. Draw or trace a face or profile, and add meaning with embellishments. Use simple materials in the LARA cafeteria on Tuesday, April 1. School-age children (6-15) welcome with a parent. Meet in the cafeteria from 3 or 4 pm to register. One-hour lessons begin at 3:30 & 4:30. Take one or both. Draw in any style you like!
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Purdue Musical Organizations Performances
 Heart & Soul and University Choir will perform a free concert at 7:30pm on April 3 at St. Thomas Aquinas, 535 W. State St. Also, PMO will present a free show featuring the Purdue Bells, University Choir, Heart & Soul and All Campus & Community Chorale at 4:30pm on April 6 at University Church, 320 North St. Finally, PMO will present Purduette Spring Spectacular at 7:30pm on April 12 at the Long Center, 111 N. 6th St., Lafayette. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
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April at the Frankfort Community Public Library
 Master Copy Drawing classes instructed by James Werner will take place Thursdays, April 3-24, 6-8pm. Cost $45 for adults; students 18 yrs. old & under, free.
Powdered Pigment Gourd & Weaving workshop with Marla Helton will take place on April 26, 9:30am-4pm. Cost is $58 & includes supplies.
Clinton County Civic Theatre will perform "Of Moss & Men" by David Meyer April 24-27. Call 765-654-6307; tickets $10.
Call 765-654-8746, visit fcpl.accs.net or email fcaddell@accs.net.
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Authors & Poetry: Tippecanoe County Public Library
 Questions? Call (765) 429-0113 or visit www.tcpl.lib.in.us Eric Lundgren April 3, 7:00 p.m. Mystery: The Facades Three Looseleaf Poetry Workshops April 16, 23 & 30 @ 7:00 p.m. Amy Krouse Rosenthal April 17, 7:00 p.m. Adult & Youth Author Marianne Boruch April 21, 7:00 p.m. Poetry: Cadaver, Speak Gabrielle Robinson April 24, 7:00 p.m. Memoir: The Reluctant Nazi Lives Change @ Your Library National Library Week April 13-19 |
SAMI: Accepting Applications for the 2014 Shirley Martin Scholarship
 The Songwriters Association of Mid-north Indiana is accepting applications for the 2014 Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters, which includes the special Mike Lane Horizon Award. Candidates must be between the ages of 14-19 and be a permanent resident of one of the following Indiana counties to apply: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren and White. Applications being accepted until April 4, 2014. More info at www.samisong.com.
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April Events at Delphi Opera House 2 & DOH2 Gallery
 Eric Hicks Concert, Friday, April 4 at 7pm, Delphi Opera House 2 (former Methodist Church), 118 N. Union St. Tickets: $10 at the door ($8 until April 3 at DOH2 Gallery). 4-7 pm: Resident Artists Rena Brouwer and Alan McConnell. Featured guest artist: Jamie Staggs Hicks.
Registration ongoing for April/ May classes: kids/adult art and pottery, tatting, jewelry making and photography. Special jewelry, pottery classes for Mother's Day gift-making! Download course catalog at www.delphioperahouse.org/events.
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Purdue Convocations Presents:
Streb/Forces
Fri 4.4.14 / 8pm / Elliott Hall of Music
Brad Mehldau Trio
Thurs. 4.17.14 / 7:30pm / Loeb Playhouse
 West Side Story
Thurs. 4.24.14 / 7:30pm / Elliott Hall of Music Life in Color Fri. 4.25.14 / 7pm / Performance will be at the parking lot of the Franz Cordova Center for Recreational Sports at Martin Jischke Drive and 3rd Streets. |
 Friday, April 4, 2014, 7 pm - 10 pm
North & South Ballrooms, Purdue Memorial Union
Join us for a memorable evening of fine wine tasting, stimulating conversation and entertaining festivities. This year we will showcase a prestigious selection of international, national and Indiana vintages.
Proceeds from Wines on the Wabash benefit programs serving people with disabilities and special needs at Wabash Center.
Tickets are $45 per person. Purchase your tickets here! For more information, visit Wines on the Wabash online!
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Call for Artists: Public Art Project in Downtown Lafayette
 The City of Lafayette in cooperation with Regions Bank is seeking proposals for a public art piece to install early Fall 2014 on the site of the Bank's new building at South and 4th Streets in downtown Lafayette. Proposals due April 4 by 4pm. For more information please click here. Questions? Email Margy Deverall. |
TAP for TAF Craft Brew Fest 2014
Saturday April 5, 2014 from 3:00-6:00pm
2:00PM VIP Admission $35
3:00PM General Admission $25
Designated Drivers $5
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April at the Delphi Public Library
 Live music at Delphi Public Library's Coffee Beat on April 5 will feature Greg Jones performing Americana, folk, classic rock and original songs from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Delphi Public Library's RED BRICK THEATRE announcesauditions for Neil Simon's 'Rumors'
The script calls for 5 male and 5 female and actors must be 15 years of age or older to audition. Performance dates are June 20-22. Please call the library at 765-564-2929 for additional info.
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New Community School Spring Art Market
April 5th, 9am-3pm
Please set your calendar to attend the Spring Art Market. If you are an artist or know an artist this would be a perfect venue to sell your artwork, or buy that special gift. Spaces are $30.00. All funds will be going to the art department to fund our kiln room. Please contact Sarah Rhoda at srhoda@ncs.k12.in.us.
Located at: 1904 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN
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April Events at the Purdue Black Cultural Center
 Gospel Meets Symphony
Saturday, April 5
7:30 pm; Long Center
The Black Voices of Inspiration teams up with Lafayette Symphony Orchestra to perform a groundbreaking new concert. Experience energy and vivacity of gospel music in a night of culture and jubilation. Tickets $8 - $35
Jahari Dance Troupe Spring Revue
Saturday, April 26
7 pm, Loeb Playhouse
Enjoy a celebration of African American culture through rhythm, dance and movement.
Tickets $5 Purdue students; $7 General
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"Breath of Spring" 4 Week Watercolor
Session with Jerie Artz
April 7,14, 21, 28 Four Sessions $100
Plus $14 for paper and clayboard
At Basketworks, The Art of Life Café
1020-C Sagamore Parkway, West Lafayette, IN in the Payless Shopping Center
Monday afternoons 1:30-4pm and Monday evenings 6:00-8:30. Registration information on blog: jerieartz-artzart.blogspot.com or e-mail: artzjerie@gmail.com
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Lew Wallace Battles Slavery, Secessionism and Lee's Bad Old Man
 Gail Stephens of Frederick, Maryland, will discuss Lew Wallace's involvement with the 1864 elections in Baltimore, his opening of a Freedman's Bureau, and how he saved Washington, D.C., during the Battle of Monocacy. Ms. Stephens has written a book, The Shadow of Shiloh, about Wallace's military career. Location: Crawfordsville High School Auditorium. April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Amanda McGuire 765-362-5769 or amcguire@ben-hur.com. |
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Gospel Meets Symphony with the Black Voices of Inspiration
The Long Center, 7:30 pm on April 5
 In partnership with Purdue's Black Cultural Center, the LSO teams up with the Black Voices of Inspiration, directed by Dr. Twana Harris, to perform a groundbreaking new concert. Experience the energy and vivacity of gospel music in a night of culture and jubilation! Visit www.lafayettesymphony.org or call (765) 742-6463 for more information. |
Pete Seeger Tribute Concert
 Join with many Lafayette musicians on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 pm to celebrate the life and legacy of Pete Seeger! The event will include an opportunity for everyone to raise their voices together to sing some of Pete's favorite songs. Unitarian Universalist Church, 333 Meridian St., West Lafayette. Doors open at 7:00. A freewill donation will be taken to benefit the Wabash Riverkeeper non-profit organization. For more info contact Denise Wilson - dm2wilson@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events at Red Poppy
 April Paint and Party at Poppy- "Spring it Up!" with Stacy Bogan
This month specialty twist, Stacy will teach you to use a palette knife and put a little texture in your flower power!
Day: Friday, April 11
Time: 6:30-8:30pm, doors open at 6:00pm
Cost: $30/person supplies included
Mother's Day at Red Poppy
Want to spend special fun time with your mother this year? We have a full evening of hands-on projects and pampering planned for you to do together! SO much to do in one evening together! Stay tuned for more info.
Visit Red Poppy's Facebook Page
Day: Saturday, May 10
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
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 Edible Books Festival - Saturday, April 12, 12 - 2 pm Create an "edible book," which can be inspired by a favorite tale or simply be in the shape of a book. The edible book will be judged then eaten! Jazz and Poetry - Friday, April 18 at 6 pm Jazz music by the Dan Weiss Trio and poetry reading by Don Seybold. |
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Bach Chorale presents: Meditations on Holy Week"
 "Meditations on Holy Week", Passion Week, Op. 58 by Alexander Gretchaninov.
Presented by the Bach Chorale Singers, this moving set of thirteen Easter Orthodox Holy Week meditations combines the mystical serenity of medieval chant with rich, Romantic harmonies in the reverberant acoustic of St. Boniface Church. Sung in Church Slavonic by a capella choir, you may wonder if you are in the heart of Russia.
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8:00 pm. St.Boniface Church, Lafayette, IN. Tickets $10-20, at the door or call 765-429-5151 or www.bachchorale.org.
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The International Center of West Lafayette presents: International Food BAZAAR
April 12, 2014, 11AM-2PM
St. Thomas Aquinas, 535 W. State St, West Lafayette
Tickets: 50˘ each
Cost of Food: 2-8 tickets each
The annual Food Bazaar is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and nationalities to experience the varying cuisines of the different countries represented at the event. Last year featured Russia, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, India, Ireland, Nepal, Colombia, Poland, Malaysia, and many more. Come taste the world!
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Wabash Valley Watercolor Society Events
 Handmade Journal Workshop with Kathryn Clark! When: Saturday, April 5th, 9:30am - 4:00Where: Twin Rocker, 100 E. 3rd St. Brookston, In 47923
Cost: $40 for the workshop, plus supplies to be purchased at Twin Rocker
Limited to 10 participants. There are 4 (FOUR) openings.
Monthly Program - April 15, 7:00pm, TAF, Painting Clouds
See WVWS Facebook page and blog for details: www.wabashvalleywcsociety.blogspot.com
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The Tippecanoe Arts Federation presents work by the After School Art Program and Purdue University Photo Department. On Display from April 11- May 2. The opening reception will be on Friday, April 18 from 5:00-7:00pm. The Youth Art Exhibit will be on display through April 4th.
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 The Tannenbaum Cultural Center in Crawfordsville has art workshops coming up! Ceramics-painting workshops will be Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 and up. Fused glass workshops where you choose your project will be Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 and up. For more information, visit www.rotaryjailmuseum.org. You can register online for workshops at www.eventbrite.com. |
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Friends of Bob presents Lily and Madeleine
Duncan Hall, Friday April 25, 2014
 FoB is excited to present Lily and Madeleine, two sisters from Indianapolis that have quickly achieved global acclaim. Here is a sampling of what national critics have said: "...extraordinary..." New York Times;"...ridiculously charming and sweet harmonies..." NPR Music;"lovely harmonies and folk-like simplicity..." USA Today;"Prepare to be emotionally disarmed by the otherworldly, heart-shredding harmonies of these Indianapolis, Ind. sisters" Chicago Tribune.
Details at friends-of-bob.org
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 Plein air painters Rena Brouwer, Jeanne McLeish and David Voelpel will have an exhibition through the Hoosier Salon, April 25-May 17
Information contact: www.hoosiersalon.org or 317-253-5340
Locally, Rena's work is featured in the Delphi Opera House 2 and she offers classes
Reception: April 4 ,4-7pm
Jamie Hicks ,guest artist
765-564-4300DOH2 is located at 118 N. Union Street (former Methodist Church). Please enter using the Monroe Street doors.
www.delphioperahouse.org
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 Friday, April 25, 5-9pm
The theme this year is draped in Grecian dress...
Crawfordsville has been known as the Athens of Indiana since the early 1900's.
Tickets $50 each
Purchase Tickets Here
Direct: 113 North Washington St., Crawfordsville, IN
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10-5pm.
or call 765.362.7455
athensartsgallery@att.net for more info!
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NCGLNAC Academic Conference - "The War of 1812: Consequences for the Native People"
 April 26 at the John Jay Center for Learning, 101 South Meridian Street, Portland
Presentations will be by Dr. Ben Secunda, University of Michigan; George Ironstrack, Citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami University; Sara Wagar, Piqua Shawnee elder; and Dr. Timothy Willig, Indiana University South Bend. Pre-registration: $30 or $20 students, includes lunch. Contact Pat Ruhlander at 765-714-5279 or pruhlander@hotmail.com or Conference Secretary Kay Neumayr at 765-426-3022 or kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com.
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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette Events
 New Artists 2014, a juried exhibit of work by area high school students, thru April 26
Tickets NOW on Sale!
Get Your Wild On! May 16, 2014 (6-8 pm)
an artful event at the elegant new Regions Bank
4th and South Street
Sip inspired cocktails and nosh on an array of delicious bites
be a part of wildly artful renderings, sway to gypsy jazz
bid on intriguing items and Wild Adventures
Tickets:$50/person, to purchase click here.
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 Visit the Haan Mansion Museum on April 26 or 27 to experience a wonderful mix of important Indiana art and massive American furniture showcased in an architectural gem. The Museum's unparalleled collection of Indiana art includes numerous works by TC Steele and other members of the prestigious Hoosier Group, and spans from 1830's Indian paintings by George Winter to regionalists of the 1930's and 40's. $10 advance tickets (highly recommended) and more details at haanmuseum.org. |
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Kokomo Art Association Call for Artists
 Kokomo Art Association will be holding their 88th Annual Spring show in May at the Howard county Public Library. Entry deadline is April 30th, drop off date may 1st and 2nd at the library from 1-3 pm. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded in 4 categories including 2-D and 3-D. NO photography. Applications are available at Artworks Gallery 210 N. Main St, Kokomo. Contact Karen Taylor for more information at 765-867-2365.
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Upcoming concerts for Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society
 May 4, 2014 at St. John's Episcopal Church at
4:00pm
Welcome ISO clarinetist and ISO cellist David & Ingrid Bellman who will be joined by local violist Amy Brandfonbrener performing works by Brahms and Beethoven.
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 This juried, outdoor art fair will be held in Tapawingo Park on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Applications are due May 5 by 5PM. Brought to you by the City of West Lafayette, sponsored by KitchenArt- the Store for Cooks, and technical support provided by TAF. 765.775.5100.
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Art at the Park
Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30pm
 Tippecanoe Arts Federation is partnering with Purdue Baseball and the Purdue Fan Experience to present "Art in the Park" on
Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30pm at the Purdue Baseball game
against Indiana State at Alexander Field. Gates will open to the public at 5:30pm. To buy tickets, please click here.
If you are an artist interested in displaying work at this event, please contact Jane Hahn at taf@tippecanoearts.org or call 765.423.2787.
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 Artist Sara Vanderkleed offers adult and children's classes from her rural Tippecanoe County studio. Flying Pig Studio is a welcoming and inspiring place to bring a group of friends for a 'wine and canvas' class or a time of meditation and art in a 'Scripture Collage' class. She also offers a "mommy and me" class. Vanderkleed believes each class is more than painting because creativity brings respite. Visit www.morethanpainting.biz or request info at morethanpainting@gmail.com |
 Carroll County Historical Society is currently located at the ground floor entrance on the west side of the Courthouse, Delphi. Our hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extra hours may be arranged by calling 765-564-3152. Our e-dress is carrollcountyhistoricalsociety@ffni.com with a mailing address is PO Box 277, Delphi, IN 46923. We have an extensive genealogy research library and willing helpers. Our future includes moving the displays and library to the Historic Peirce Stone Barn, 701 North Washington St., Delphi. Join us as we grow. |
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 Monday 4-5:30pm &/or Friday 4:30-6pm
Has your child wanted to make a pot on the potters wheel? Do they have super creative ideas? Yes! Art Club meets every week, and there is no long term commitment! Give it a try! Have your child come once a week, twice a week, or twice a month!
$20 per day (they will create 1-2 projects per visit)
RSVP 765-414-7962 or email Angela@LaLaGallery.com
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Writing Jumpstart
 Have you always wanted to write? Join the Lafayette Writers' Studio on Wednesdays beginning March 26 from 10:30-noon to learn the craft of writing. We'll write in response to prompts, experiment with various modes of writing, and jumpstart the process of becoming the writer you want to be.To enroll visittheredpoppystudio.com or call (765) 420-0680. Melissa Fraterrigo is the author of the story collection The Longest Pregnancy. Learn more at melissafraterrigo.com.
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