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Mothers Day
Hoosier Artland for Economic Growth
May 13, 2015
10am-5pm
Gallery Walk and TAF Opening Reception
May 15, 2015
Tippecanoe Arts Federation & Downtown Lafayette
6-9pm
Memorial Day
May 25, 2015
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If you're interested in joining the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, please contact Chris June at taf@tippecanoearts.org. |
Member Organizations: Click here to submit an event to Arts Intersect
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Alan McConnell Photography
Delphi Opera House Gallery Of Contemporary Art 2015 Photography Show
Through May 16th
Information and application form can be found at: http://www.delphioperahouse.org/events
or contact:
www.alanmcconnellphotography.com
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Prairie Arts Council Through May, A Tribute to Lilian Fendig. PAC'S Permanent Collection in the Fendig Gallery, Carnegie Center, 301 N Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer. Reception: May 22. 6:30pm (CST) Gallery hours from 12:00 to 4:00pm CT each Tuesday or by appointment email: prairie@rhsi.tv. |
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May 1
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Clave Caribe & DJ Aurelio
$5.00/All Ages
May 2
Blitzkrieg Bash
The Copyrights, The Lickers, Outdoor Velour, The Prannies, The Razor Ramones, Tendrils De Sound, The
Lafayette Chainsaws
$5.00/All Ages
May 9
Mosey After Party
John Davey, Bailey Williams, & The Cherannes, JM Morrow, & Joe Davey
$5.00/All Ages
May 10
Mother's Day Paint & Party
$25/person, supplies provided
May 29
Bike Lafayette: Bikes & Bands
$5.00 Suggested/All Ages
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Purdue Bands
May 2
Chameleon Reunion Concert
Lafayette Brewing Co, 8:00pm
Reliving their 1970's tour, this classic rock band performs with guitars, rhythm, vocalists and brass.
Tickets at the door $10 (over 21) benefiting jazz at Purdue.
May 3
Jazz on the Hill
Slayter Hill, 2:30pm
Purdue student jazz bands will perform alongside the Alumni Jazz Band. Grab a blanket and a picnic to enjoy fine jazz in a relaxed setting! Free, no tickets required.
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Tippecanoe County Historical Assocation
May 2nd 2015 - Tippecanoe County Cemetery Driving Tour 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Join local historians to visit lesser-known cemeteries of Tippecanoe County. Find out what makes them special and the work being done to restore and preserve these important sites. Tour will begin at
O'Neall Cemetery near 1998 E. 510 South, Lafayette. Tickets on sale now at the Arganbright Center or Battlefield Museum & History Store, cost is $10 per person, $8 for TCHA members.
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Youth May 2, Downtown - LSO Concert, 3:00pmMay 7, Downtown - Dino-Mite Stories, 6:30pmMay 13, Klondike - Silly Stories, 11:00amTuesdays @ Campus - Picture Book Picnic, 12:00pmTeens May 14, Downtown - Avengers: Age of Ultron program, 6:00pmAdults - Downtown @ 7:00pmMay 6 & 13, Love Your Bugs & Aquaponics May 26, Universal Home Design May 26, Summer Reading Clubs!
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Smartypants Trivia Night - May 6 at 6pm Meet at the Scoreboard Restaurant in Monticello.
Meet the Author Kathleen Thompson - May 7 at 6pm. Doris Aldrich Smith - May 16 at 2pm.
Friends' Book Sale - May 16 from 9am to 5pm and May 17 from 1pm to 4pm.
Midday Movie Matinee - May 27 at noon. Bring your lunch.
Visit www.monticello.lib.in.us for more information. |
Join Lafayette Writers' Studio and MatchBOX Coworking Studios for an exciting evening showcasing the work of Lafayette's finest writers on Thursday, May 7 from 7-9pm at MatchBox Coworking Studios, 17 South, 6th Street. Share an excerpt of your latest poem or story, or simply come and grab a drink at the cash bar. This event is free and open to the public.
Sign up to participate at the door. To learn more visit https://www.facebook.com/lafayettewritersstudio. |
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Civic Theatre
When the Soady clan reunites for opening day of deer season at the Upper Peninsula camp, 35-year-old Reuben brings with him the infamous reputation of being the oldest to never to bag a buck.
In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben goes to any lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book.
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Please join us May 8, 6-8pm for the opening of Kathryn Houghton's show, "My HeART is in the Garden." Kathryn has won various awards for her nature painting, including 2015 the Minnetrista Annual Show Merit Award and 2014 Hoosier Salon New Harmony Best of Show. The show continues through June 13. See us on Facebook. Athens Arts113 N. Washington St. Crawfordsville, IN Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 - 5(765) 362-7455
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Exhibits opening, May 8, 6-8pmLanguage of the Road, Meditations on Nature, Repair and Reverie by Charles Gick Continuing the Thread, Americus Quilt Club Centennial ArtSmart: The Legacy of T. C. Steele Foundations and Forward: Works from the Permanent Collection Register now for summer art classes. The Art Museum and The Bob Rohrman Auto Group present: Lions and Tigers and Bears oh my! public art project May to September in downtown Lafayette and West Lafayette |
*Summer Reading (all ages) sign-up begins May 26th*
*Library closed Memorial Day, May 25th*
Children's Programs:
Preschool story times (ages 2 & older): Tuesday & Friday: 10:30am; Thursdays at 4:00pm
Lap Sit Mondays (infant - 2): 10:30am; 11:15am
Lego Club: Saturday, May 9th - 1:00pm
Adult Programs:
WALLA and Friends Film Series Belle Movie Showing May 11th at 6:45pm
Computer/Tablet questions? Schedule a one-on-one help session (765) 743-2261
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Coffee Beat featuring Kyle Knoth
Saturday, May 9, 7-8:30pm
Singer-songwriter Kyle Knoth has his own brand of soulful, bluesy guitar-playing and strong vocals. He brings a lot of passion to his music, and it shows. A little bit country, a little bit blues, a little bit rock and roll...Kyle and his acoustic guitar can do it all. Free admission and free coffee, with baked goods available for small cost!
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Sara Vanderkleed
Local artist and Artists' Own member Sara Vanderkleed offers a 4 session ($25/session) Abstract Acrylic class for beginners and experienced painters. Choose daytime (1:30-3:30) or evening (6:30-8:30) on the second and fourth Mondays.
Classes are held in her studio 10 minutes southwest of Lafayette. Missed classes can be made up later.
For more information email: svanderkleed@gmail.com or visit www.morethanpainting.biz.
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Unitarian-Universalist Church, 3pm, Sunday, May 10.
The Singers close the season with choral arrangements of folk tunes from England, Canada, France, Germany, America, South America, the Phillipines, Scandinavia, and China, by arrangers including Michael Tippett, Louis Reichwein, Imant Raminsh, and Philip Lawson.
The concert will also feature the Misa Criolla by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramírez.
Tickets at TAF, Von's Records, and at the door.
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Purdue Galleries
Beginning May 12: "FABRICation"
Works by 7 artists with sensibilities of fabric and fabrication. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center, Fountain Gallery in Lafayette, and Rueff Galleries in Pao Hall.
2 events on May 15:
- 12 noon - Brown Bag Lecture in Ringel Gallery.
- 6 - 8pm - Gallery Walk reception in Fountain Gallery with a paper weaving project.
Visit cla.purdue.edu/galleries or contact us at (765) 494-3061 or galleries@purdue.edu. Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @PurdueGalleries |
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Join TAF Wednesday, May 13 (10am-5pm) in Monticello at Best Western Plus Brandywine Inn for the Hoosier Artland for Economic Growth! This conference provides resources and information to leverage the arts in community and economic development. MORE INFO HERE.
TAF kicks off the 2015 Gallery Walk season, Friday, May 15 (6-9pm)! Stroll through downtown Lafayette and take in beautiful art at 20+ area businesses. MORE INFO HERE. |
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Speaking Solace, Joanne Kuhn Titolo
Artists' Own
Artists' Own Gallery presents "Ponderings," a show by Joanne Kuhn Titolo and guest artist Bonnie Stahlecker for the May 15th Gallery Walk.
Kuhn Titolo continues to explore natural elements and metal, while Stahlecker uses printmaking techniques for larger sculptures and bookforms.
A special reception will be held on Friday, June 5th, 6-9pm.
The newly renovated Artists' Own Gallery also presents new members to the community.
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The Delphi Opera House Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce the opening of the inaugural Opera House Gallery Photography Show.
The show is currently running and will conclude on May 16th with a reception from 7:00-9:00.
Participating artists come from a large geographic area including Lafayette and Indianapolis. Gallery hours are 11:00 til 4:00, Wednesday through Saturday.
Contact:
Alan McConnell
http://www.alanmcconnellphotography.com
(765) 564-3912
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Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art
Guided tours of the historic Haan Mansion Museum feature important paintings by early Indiana artists, including TC Steele, George Winter and others.
Extraordinary antiques and unique Indiana ceramics make the tour even more memorable. Hear stories about the mansion and contents as you visit each room.
Tours begin promptly at 10am and 1:30pm (May 16), and 1:30pm (May 17 & 23).
Tickets $10 at haanmuseum.org or $12 at the door if available.
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Bach Chorale Singers:
50th Anniversary Finale
Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7:30pm - St. Boniface Church, 318 North Ninth Street, Lafayette, the BCS concludes their 50th season with masterworks presented in 1733 to the Elector and Electress of Saxony - Frederick Augustus III and Maria Josepha: Kyrie & Gloria - Bach's Mass in b minor, BWV 232 and Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten, BWV 214.
$20 - general, $10 - children, $50 - Family - Information: 765-429-5151
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PMO
Purdue Varsity Glee Club End of Season concert 7:30pm, Saturday, May 16Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Doors open at 6:45 pm. $15/adults, $10/students. Call (765) 494-3941. Open seating; doors open at 6:45pm
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Wabash Valley Artists Society
Garage Sale to benefit WVAS, Saturday, May 16th, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 20 Beck Lane, Lafayette, Indiana.
Jeff Hagen is our guest artist Tuesday, May 19, 7:00pm TAF. Come and enjoy seeing the world through Jeff's eyes. You can read about Jeff and his work on his website: http://www.jeffhagenart.com/index.html
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Carroll County Historical Society
Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
Saturday May 16, 4-7pm Canal Park 950 N. Washington St. Delphi, IN Tickets are available at the door, or in advance at the Museum in the Courthouse, 101 W Main, Delphi or at TAF. Fish Fry is by Dan's Fish Fry. Desserts extra.
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Wabash Valley Youth Symphony
The Wabash Valley Youth Symphony Spring concert features internationally acclaimed bassoon soloist Dr. Catherine Marchese in Mozart's concerto KV 191.
Also included on the program are Borodin Symphony No.2 and Adams' Chairman Dances, Foxtrot for Orchestra.
Director Jose Valencia will lead the orchestra at 7:00pm, Sunday, May 17 in the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Contact Regan Eckstein, 765-497-3827 for more information on this free concert. |
Stroll, stroller, scoot, or jog while chatting and networking with other families along the trail.
Strolls will provide an opportunity to learn about community events, get outside with your little ones, and enjoy our parks.
Kick off is 5:30pm, May 20th in the Morton Multi-purpose Room ("Safety Stroll" with special guest Officer Winslow).
Every 3rd Wednesday, various locations.
FREE! All ages welcome!
More Info: 765-775-5120
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2015-16 Season Announcement Coming May 21
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May 21 - Civil War Lecture: Forensics of the Lincoln Assassination - Based on research conducted with a Derringer pistol and a "Spatter Head" that simulates the structure of the human cranium, Douglas H. Boxler, Firearms Investigator for the Indianapolis Marion County Forensic Services Agency, provides some possible answers.
7pm at Carriage House Interpretive Center. Lectures are free and open to the public. RSVP required: (765) 362-5769 or study@ben-hur.com.
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Celebrate fine art at affordable prices at this year's 'Round the Fountain Art Fair, Saturday, May 23, 9am-4:30pm around the courthouse square in Lafayette. Admission is free.
Eighty-nine juried fine artists from around the country and every medium will be represented. Proceeds support fine arts education in public schools, after-hours arts programs, courthouse restoration and public art projects.
More information: http://www.roundthefountain.org
Phone: 765-491-6298 |
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May 23, 2015, 7:30pm
Award-winning violinist, Rachel Barton Pine, joins forces with the LSO to bring you an evening full of raw, powerful music.
Showcasing her gift for infusing classical music with its heavy metal counterpart, this concert will have classical giants such as Sibelius and Paganini rubbing elbows with rock legends like Black Sabbath and Metallica.
Let your hair down and celebrate the season finale with a bang!
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