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August 6, 2014
Columbian Park
Downtown Lafayette
Opening Reception at TAF
August 15, 2014
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
August 20, 2014
Columbian Park
Uptown Jazz and Blues Fest
August 30, 2014
Downtown Lafayette
September
September 19, 2014
Downtown Lafayette
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After School Arts Classes begin soon! Open enrollment begins August 4, check our ASAP webpage for more information. |
If you're interested in joining the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, please contact Jane Hahn at [email protected]. We have individual artist and member organization memberships available. |
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Kuchta Academy of Fine Art at Morton Center
 Join Chris Kuchta, accomplished fine artist, as he gives hands on instruction exploring techniques that will allow you to create art work you have always dreamed of making. Study Painting in Oil and Acrylics, Charles Barque Drawing, or Cartooning, Comics, and Anime. Class sizes are small to allow each student one-on-one attention with the instructor. Morton Community Center 222 N. Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette To register: 775.5120
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Special Hands School of Arts Presents End of Summer Workshops
Special Hands School of Arts is offering End-of-Summer music and art workshops for ages 3-adult. Registration is also open for Fall classes. Call 421-8060 for more details or visit Special Hands School of Arts on Facebook.
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National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture
 August 2, 3 & 4, Summer Cultural Arts Classes, Portland. Two and a half day classes in river cane flutes, paddle-stamped pottery, trade silver, porcupine quill work, Iroquois beading, cattail weaving, steel-bladed knives and Great Lakes culture. Children's classes also. 15 hours instruction. Pre-registration required by July 25. $75 NCGLNAC members, $95 non-members. Contact Kay Neumayr at [email protected] or 765-426-3022.
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Have you ever wanted to doodle on a wall?
 You can do just that at Artists' Own during our free space interactive exhibit entitled Doodle on the Wall. We invite you to come into our shop between August 4th and September 14th for special classes being offered or just to draw and doodle in our space. For more information call Artists' Own at 765-429-4478 or go online at www.artists-own.com.
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August @ Tippecanoe County Public Libraries
Internet Classes - Wednesdays, Downtown
Intermediate
August 6, 10:00am and August 27, 3:00pm
Basic
August 20, 3:00pm
Computer One-On-One, Campus
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00 pm
To make an appointment call 269-5380.
Storytimes
Stories Under The Sculpture
Wednesdays or Saturdays. 10:30am, Downtown
Books In The Nook
Tuesdays, 10:00am or 1:30pm, Campus
For more information call 765-429-0100 or visit www.tcpl.lib.in.us
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Delphi Opera House Gallery Opening Reception
Antique perfume bottles and pastels/oils of landscapes and still life will be on exhibit at the Delphi Opera House Gallery. With an artful eye for beauty, Ginny Emerson has been collecting antique perfume bottles for over 3 decades. Pam Newell will exhibit her beautiful impressionistic paintings. The opening reception will be Wednesday, August 6 from 4:00-7:00 followed by the history and slide show of the perfume bottles presented by Elaine McConnell with photos by Alan McConnell in the "sanctuary" of the DOH2.
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Purdue Galleries Presents "Papercuts"
Now through August 9, 2014 in all three Purdue Galleries - Fountain Gallery, Lafayette; Robert L. Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center; and Patti & Rusty Rueff Galleries, Pao Hall
The exhibit presents international perspectives to the contemporary art of paper cutting by seven artists.
[email protected] or 765.494.3061
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Opening Reception and New Exhibition at TAF
The Tippecanoe Arts Federation's upcoming exhibitions will run from August 15 - September 12. This exhibiton series will feature "What a Tangled Web We Weave" by Robin Coyner, "Rivers of Grace" by Rachel Witt, and "Expressions Unlimited: An Exhibition of Self Portraits" by Art Cenacle. Join us for the opening reception on August 15 from 6-8pm. Normal gallery hours are Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm.
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Frankfort Community Public Library Presents Creativity Retreat
 A Serendipity Studios Creativity Retreat with Marla Helton, Greencastle, Indiana will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 16. From 9am-1pm, participants will create a Wild Woman or Wild Horse wall hanging sculpture. Cost is $55, supplies included. From 2-3pm, participants will experience a Restorative Yoga session; cost $20. Cost for sculpture and yoga is $70. Transportation is on your own. Registration & payment due at the library by July 25. Call 765-654-8746.
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Concert on the Lawn Series
The Monticello Public Library is pleased to host the 2014 Concert on the Lawn Series. The last performer for the series will be the Prannies on Saturday, August 16 at 6pm.
Sponsored by Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, State Bank of Burnettsville, Declaration Dental, Pampel and Associates, Century Link, Dellinger Property Management and Alliance Bank.
For more information, contact the Monticello Public Library at 574-583-2665 ext. 307 or email [email protected]. |
Athens Arts Gallery August Workshop
Workshop for August: "pretty little blossoms" - painting story mandalas with Kelly Barton on
August 16, 10am -12:30pm, $45 includes all supplies (payable to Athens Arts). In this workshop you will create a blossom. Kelly will guide you, building on each layer, creating a blossom rich in your own story. For artists on all levels.
 Athens Arts Gallery 113 N. Washington Crawfordsville, IN Call for more info: 765.362.7455 www.athensartsgallery.com
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The Taste of Montgomery County will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014, from noon - 10pm on the grounds of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum. The Taste will feature tasty treats from local restaurants and caterers as well as three local musical acts - Kenn Clark, Him & Her, and Jennie DeVoe. Interested in volunteering? Sign up here. Admission: $5/adults, $3/students, 6 and under are free. Visit www.tasteofmontgomerycounty.com for more information.
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Purdue Bands Presents: University "All-American" Marching Band Camp Finale Concert
August 23, 2014 7:30pm at Hull Field Purdue
Be the first to see the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band for 2014! Our students work all week to prepare this kick-off performance including the Big Bass Drum, Twirlers, and the Golduster Dance Team. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free performance at Hull Field across from Shreve Hall on Third Street Purdue University.
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Tour the Haan Museum in August
Tour the Haan Museum on August 23 or 24 to experience a wonderful mix of important Indiana art and massive American furniture showcased in an architectural gem. See numerous works by TC Steele, George Winter, and other important historic painters. Museum quality American antiques include a rare superior-quality Wooten desk, massive grandfather clocks, and orchestral music boxes. Decorative arts include Laura Fry and other Indiana potters. $10 advance tickets and more information at haanmuseum.org.
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Find Your Voice
A writer's voice is distinct from everyone else-it is how a character expresses herself and it is the words and sentences the author uses. In this workshop we will learn how to deepen our unique voices. We will analyze the voices of works we admire and further our understanding of our writing through exercises. This class meets Wednesday, August 27 from 6:30-9 pm and costs $38. To register, please visit www.lafayettewritersstudio.com.
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Purdue University Black Cultural Center: Boilerfest - New Student Orientation
 August 28, 4-6 pm; BCC parking lot
Connect with the BCC to begin the celebration of our fall theme "Unmasking Blackness Through Rhythm, Culture and Celebration." Boilerfest will introduce you to the BCC, various student organizations, and campus support services. It will feature a live DJ, performances by BCC ensembles, carnival dancers and food representative of Trinidad/Brazilian culture and cuisine. Planeta Azul Samba band from Chicago will be performing.
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Purdue Varsity Glee Club "First Nighter" Concert
Friday, Aug. 29, 2014
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Elliott Hall of Music
Free Concert
Sponsored by Purdue Federal Credit Union, Purdue Student Union Board and Purdue Musical Organizations. There is no better way to kick off the new school year! For more information: www.purdue.edu/pmo
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Tippecanotes Present "That's Life"
 The Tippecanotes Barbershop Harmony Chorus presents its 2014 performance: "That's Life." The show will be presented September 6, 7:30pm, at the Jeff High School auditorium - (Bob Rohrman Center For The Performing Arts). Performing will be the Tippecanotes Chorus and its fine quartets, along with a very special quartet,Instant Classic, This fine quartet recently placed in the Top 10 at the BSHS Society International competition. Adult admission: $10. For more information contact Denny at (765) 449.1602.
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Artist Call-Out: "The Retro Show"
Exhibition Dates: September 19 - October 24
The "2 Chic Art Gallery", located in Delphi hangs a new exhibit every six weeks. Services include an opening reception and promotion throughout TAF's Region 4. Promotion programs include a 'Community Arts Program" which brings businesses and artists together and one-day exhibitions at community events. The artist/businesses pay a small fee for services. The gallery takes no commission.
Contact: Debbie Lowe, 765-564-6242 or Carol Wicklund, 765-564-2053 to submit work or for information.
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Ten first-time participants are among 42 artists working in diverse media selected by juror Julie Tourtillotte for the 9th annual Art on the Wabash, West Lafayette's Tapawingo Park, 10am to 4pm, Sunday, September 21, 2014. The event is presented by the city of West Lafayette with assistance from Tippecanoe Arts Federation and sponsorship by KitchenArt - The Store for Cooks.
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