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SAVE the DATE

September
Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2015

ASAP Classes Begin
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Gallery Walk
Friday, September 18, 2015
Downtown Lafayette
6:00-9:00pm

October
Bravo for the Arts
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The Trails Banquet Facility
11:30am-1:00pm

Artists: Please visit our Artist Opportunity Page for ongoing local artist opportunities
If you're interested in joining the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, please contact Chris June at taf@tippecanoearts.org.  
We have individual artist and member organization memberships available.
TAF Members: Click here to submit an event to Arts Intersect 
 
LaLa Announces NEW TIMES for K-12 Art Club!

Creative Aftercare!
Every Monday and Friday drop your creative ones off at LaLa anytime between 3:30 - 6:30pm.

They can choose from themed weekly activities in painting, drawing, ceramics, the potters wheel, mosaics, and much more!

$15 per hr

RSVP - 765-414-7962

 
New fall classes have started, but it's not too late to join!
 
Mondays (except Labor Day) 4:30-6:30pm, $20.00
 
SHSoA's new art teacher Dillion Mills studies fine art painting at Purdue and specializes in cartoons and animation. He not only brings the love of art to students, he works well with kids and young adults and has a brother with Autism as well.

 

Spirit Theatre

For Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
 
Nor Prior Acting Experience Necessary!
 
Applications are Now Being Accepted for Our 2015 - 2016 Performing Season
 
Call 765.404.4987 for an application!
 
www.facebook.com/spirittheatrelafayette

August 31/September 1 - October 10

"Shifting Spaces: Rachel Hellmann, Ben Marcin, Ryan Parker"

Works inspired by architectural environments, offering unique perspectives of space and place.  Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center.
 
"Tom Berenz: Towards the North"
Large paintings using the disaster motif as a metaphor to discuss personal and ideological issues.

Fountain Gallery, 330 Main Street, Lafayette. 
Reception: September 3, 5:30 pm
 
Visit cla.purdue.edu/galleries or contact us at (765) 494-3061 or galleries@purdue.edu.

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @PurdueGalleries
Chancel Players

 


Chancel Players of Lafayette announces Auditions for their Fall Stage Production of:
THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS by J. M. Barrie and FEERCE, PENNER, & SMITH by T. M. Williams.

Monday August 31st & Tuesday September 1st
7:30pm to 10:30pm at Tippecanoe Arts Federation

Parts available for 8 women, 8 men various ages
Directed by Robert Cox

For further info email chancelplayers@yahoo.com or call 765-409-3163

 
Kid/Teen Class
-Ages 10-16
-Sep 27 to Nov 22 (Sundays) 2-4 P.M.
-$205 (includes materials of $40)
-Prerequisites: Some drawing and painting
 
Adult Classes (in PanPastel©)
-Sep 2 to Nov 4 (Wednesdays) 6-8 P.M
-$240 (includes materials of $70)
-Prerequisites: Some drawing and painting
 
To register:
 
For more information
contact Anne:
765-404-0700
 

Athens Arts is excited to have the Greater Lafayette Clay Guild as our featured artist during September

Also, join us for classes in Pinch Pots on Sept. 5 and 9 (children), Needle Felting with Wool on Sept. 24, Perspective in Art on Thursdays, Sept. 3-24, Creating with Clay on Sept. 29 and Oct. 13.

Information online, athensartsgallery.com.

Located at 113 N. Washington St., Crawfordsville, IN, 765-362-7455. Wednesday through Saturday, 10-5.
 
September Events at the Delphi Public Library
 
September 3, 6-7pm
Tax Amnesty Seminary: If you owe taxes to the Indiana Department of Revenue, you may be eligible to take advantage of Tax Amnesty 2015

September 19, 7-8:30pm
Coffee Beat with Broken Reflection: live music in a coffee house atmosphere

September 23, 6-7pm
DIY Craft Night: making fall coasters for teens and adults
 
All programs are free of charge.
Library Card Sign Up Month Begins!
 
Kids - Downtown
September 3 -- New! Sensory Storytime, 2:00pm
September 9, 16 & 23 -- Tinkering Time, 3:30pm
Call 429-0119. Ask about youth programs & branches!
 
Teens - Downtown
Fandom Frenzy
September 24, 6:30pm
 
Tabletop Teens
September 17, 6:30pm
September 26, 2:00pm
 
Adults
September 8 -- Emergency Preparedness, 1120 Ivy Hall, 6:30pm
 
For more TCPL programs visit www.tcpl.lib.in.us

Preschool story times (2 & up):
Tuesday & Friday: 10:30am; Thursdays at 4:00pm
 
Lap Sit (infant to 2):
Monday 10:30 & 11:15am
 
***The Library will be closed on
Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.***
 
September
Special Events
 
Global Fest
Saturday, September 5th - 10am to 7pm
Morton Center, Room 208 - kids crafts & stories.
 
Lego Club
Saturday, September 12: 1 to 2:30pm
 
Family Fun Day
Sunday, September 27 at 1pm - Details to follow...

(765) 743-2261

Sept. 5
Mosey After Party: White Vinyl Sky, One Season, The Clutter
$4.00
Doors
10:00PM
Music
11:00PM
 
Sept.13
Loving Heart Animal Shelter Paint for Paws Project
$20/painter
Ages: 6 +
 
Sept.17
B-Side Track 1-LSO Brass Quintet
Doors
6:30pm
Music
7:30pm
 
Sept.19
Dirty Bourbon River Show
$5.00/$7.00 Day Of
 
Sept. 25
Henhouse Prowlers & Fergus Daly Band
$10.00 /$15.00 Day Of
 

The Lafayette Lacemakers Inc will be demonstrating at Global Fest, Saturday, September 5, 10:00 to 7:00. Please come visit us and ask questions about what type of lace we are making!

Fall Class Registration Open
 
Family Event at the Art Museum,
September 6, 1-4pm
 
Kids art activities, Columbian Park mini-zoo, refreshments and more...

Last chance to see The Zoo in the Fowler House Lawn adjacent to the Art Museum,  Language of the Road, Meditations on Nature (Charles Gick), Continuing the Thread, Americus Quilt Club Centennial, and, Lions and Tigers and BEARS oh my!
 
Galleries and Gift Shop closed September 9 - 25.

 
September 10: Kickoff, West Lafayette Public Library, 6:00pm
 
Discussions:
September 8, Barnes & Noble, 6:30pm
September 14, Klondike Library, 2:00pm
September 30, Book Group Leaders, Downtown, 7:00pm,

More county-wide programs? Call 429-0113
 
Special Events:
September 17, Author Michael Shelden, Downtown, 7:00pm
September 21, Documentary, Downtown, 7:00pm
September 22, Lafayette Brewing Company, 6:00pm
RSVP! Call 429-0113.
September 29, Traveler's Dream, Downtown, 7:00pm


Make this the year you tell your story and keep writing all year long with the Lafayette Writers' Studio

Stories can teach you everything you need to know about literature.

Join us for Crafting the Short Story on Sept. 9. Learn about the Poetic Power of Place beginning Oct. 10

Perhaps you would like an overview of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction? Writing Jumpstart meets for six weeks beginning Oct. 14.


 
The TASTE Entertainment Committee seeks musical acts for the 35th Annual TASTE of Tippecanoe, to be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Downtown Lafayette. Performers in all genres of music are encouraged to submit.
 
Mail a physical press kit (yes, we're old school like that) to:
 
Attn: TASTE
638 North Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
 
Submissions may also be dropped off at TAF Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
 
DEADLINE: Thursday, September 10, 5pm.

Roads are flooded, bridges are washed out, but it takes more than rain to keep the ladies of the Charitable Sisterhood from their mission.

Sit in on this month's meeting at the Second Trinity Victory Church; they will leave you breathless with laughter as they do their best to help the victims of disaster, deprivation, and, each other.

Don't miss this hilarious and heart-warming play by playwright Bo Wilson. September 11 - 26, 765-423-PLAY (7529), www.lafayettecivic.org


Ending 9/11: Diana May's Merging Media, FibR's Enchanted Path, Mary Ann Van Soest's Chairs INFO
 
Opening 9/18: WVAS's Annual Juried Show, Tammy Stanisz's "Pond-ering" Frogs in Photos, Robin Coyner's Wild Thing I Think I Love You! INFO
 
Gallery Walk 9/18: Experience beautiful works of art, Downtown Lafayette... INFO
 
ASAP Classes begin 9/15! INFO
 
TAF Members, nominate an outstanding business (Bravo Award) and individual (John Corey Award) that grows the arts!

 

Through Sept 11: Doris Myers Retrospective: 1930 to present in the Lilian Fendig Gallery.
 
Gallery hours for Doris' exhibit:
Mon-Fri, Noon to 2pm*
Tue. Noon-4pm or by appointment

Sept. 21 thru Oct. 30: Jasper County Art League's Exhibit: Primary Colors.  Reception - Saturday Sept. 25 from 7pm (cst) - 8:30pm. Music, hors-d'oeuvres.

301 N Van Rensselaer St
Rensselaer, In.

Gallery hours:
Tue. Noon-4pm or by appointment
 
Call 219-866-5278 or email: pacrensselaer@gmail.com
 

Piano Dedication Kicks Off 15-16 

The season starts September 11 with a Piano Dedication Recital featuring our beautiful new Steinway D. Stick around for a post-show reception and meet and greet!

September 18 The Met Opera Rising Stars will feature the Met's legendary artistic direction of superb young singers.

Finally, Cumbia All Stars from Peru will bring a Cumbia Dance Party to the Purdue Union Ballrooms September 25.

Visit convocations.org/events for tickets.

222 N. Chauncey Ave.
765-775-5120

New Parent and Child Classes
Ideal for Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers:
  • Leaping Through Literature: Exploring movement and dance through storytelling, ongoing, ages 1 and up
  • Yoga Bears: Learning Yoga postures through animals, ongoing, ages 5-8 with adult
  • Mother Daughter Yoga Workshop 9/12, ages 8 and up
  • Painting with my Parents, ongoing, ages 2 and up
  • Beginning Crochet, begins 9/17, ages 8 and up

INTRO TO POTTERY FOR ADULTS with Jeff & Jane Boswell

Beginning Monday, September 14th at the ART MUSEUM and continues for 9 weeks.
  • It's a fun, fast-paced, sample-everything clay class in which adult students create stoneware pottery using the pottery wheel, slab roller, extruders, templates, molds, and their bare hands!
  • Cost includes ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING - tools, clay, glazes, etc. - $200 ($180 for Museum members)
  • More info and registration: www.artlafayette.org/classes/
  • Questions? Jeff & Jane 765.742.4388


Wed., Sept. 16
Frank X. Walker
5:30pm, Krannert Auditorium
2014 Kentucky Poet Laureate, Frank X. Walker will read and sign his book, "Turn Me Loose:  The Unghosting of Medgar Evers."
 
Sept. 18 - Dec. 5
They Dared Original Paintings Art Exhibition
by Yvette Chatman
 
Sat., Sept. 19
BCC Friends & Family Day featuring Yvette Chatman
12-3pm

 

"Artz Tour de France 2," paintings, photos, travel journals
Tuesday, September 15th, 7:00pm at TAF
French refreshments will be served!

Annual Juried Show
September 18 - October 23 at TAF
Opening reception during September 18th Gallery Walk, 6:00-9:00pm.
Artists interested in entering the show can request a prospectus from artzjerie@gmail.com, or rbrodyart@gmail.com.



Buffalo Almanack's Fall issue comes out September 15. Buffalo Almanack is a quarterly digest of fiction and visual arts, and has featured work and interviews by Daniel Woodrell, Aimee Bender, Matt Black, and more. 

This issue will feature an interview with legendary photojournalist Kenneth Jarecke, who covered the Gulf Wars for publications such as TIME and The Observer, and earned the Leica Medal of Excellence in 1992. 



Picnic with the Purduettes
Sunday, September 16
6pm
Slayter Hill, Purdue University
Free
 
Bring your own picnic and eat on the lawn while enjoying a free performance by the Purduettes.
 
PMO Kids Choir Auditions
Sunday, September 27, 2015
2pm
Ralph & Bettye Bailey Hall, 359 Northwestern Ave.
(765) 494-3941
 
Children ages 8-12 may audition for the Purdue Christmas Show..

The B-Side, Track 1: LSO Brass Quintet

September 17, 2015
Doors 6:30pm, Music 7:30pm
 
The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra's newest series, The B-Side, showcases small LSO ensembles in the casual, contemporary setting of Carnahan Hall (800 Main St.).

Track 1: LSO Brass Quintet offers a fun and fresh pops perspective on the brass chamber ensemble. Come as you are and enjoy a bit of Downtown nightlife! Cash bar is available.

Visit lafayettesymphony.org for tickets and info.


Petronio Bendito and Sabrina Lastman will present DOUBLE HELIX at the Long Center as part of the Tippecanoe Arts Federation's Gallery Walk on September 18th, 2015.
 
DOUBLE HELIX is an innovative interdisciplinary visual music performance that explores art and technology.
 
Experience the mind-bending work of new media artist and TED Talk Presenters Petronio Benditio and vocalist/composer, Sabrina Lastman in their thirty-minute exhibitions.

Performances are at 6:00, 7:30 and 9:00pm and admission is free!

Color and Character
 
Bindery Artist Studios Opening Reception September 18, 2015 - Mina Shelby's latest series Color and Character explores the allure of the portrait. This series of paintings sets each figure in vague, dreamlike landscapes and seeks to display both a delicate aesthetic and strong character.

The series is a study of self-image and character-who do we see ourselves to be and what does our character lead us to be and feel.
Grateful Heart

Grateful Heart Gallery and Gifts celebrates their fifth anniversary during Gallery Walk

9/18/15, 6-9pm, 654 Main Street Lafayette

Presenting "About Faces," a new clay and mixed media show exploring traditions of masks around the world. Join us for light refreshments and live music.
 
Across the street, Frontier Communications presents "Art for Cats," a fundraiser for Loving Heart Animal Shelter; featuring a wide range of art by local artists, plus Cats and kittens available for adoption.


Presenting the 20th annual "Art on the Avenue" on the banks of the Wabash River on Little Turtle Waterway in historic downtown Logansport.
 
Over 40 artists from around the midwest will be displaying their wares on September 19, 2015 from 11:00am-5:00pm.
 
The festival includes live bands, dance performances, singing groups,  and food from a variety of cultural backgrounds.  The free 'Kids Korner" features arts and crafts for younger artists.

The Monticello-Union Township Public Library is pleased to host the International Festival on Saturday, September 19 from 4pm to 6pm. Come discover the world with us!

Food from different cultures will be available to purchase. Entertainment will include music from the band Pachanga USA. There will also be activities for children to make their own cultural crafts and to break Pinatas.

Visit www.monticello.lib.in.us for more information.

Haan Mansion Museum Tours September 19 & 20:

Offering the best paintings by Indiana's most important historic artists, including American Scene paintings from the 1930's and 40's.
 
Massive American antiques that rival the largest museums, including a rare superior-grade Wooten desk made in Indianapolis.
 
Surprising Indiana ceramics by current and historic artists, including figural and architectural forms.
 
New nature trail features 28 native species of trees.
 
See haanmuseum.org for schedule and tickets.

 

The 10th annual Art on the Wabash, a juried art fair, will be held at West Lafayette's Tapawingo Park from 10am to 4pm, Sunday, September 20, 2015. The 46 participating artists were chosen by juror Ralph Larmann, University of Evansville professor of art.
 
West Lafayette's KitchenArt, The Store for Cooks, returns as sponsor of the event, which is presented by the city of West Lafayette with assistance from Tippecanoe Arts Federation.


September 24, 7pm

Join us in the newly restored Study for a Civil War Music program presented by Suzanne and Jim Hale. They will perform Civil War Parlour Favourites, taking advantage of the beautiful Study acoustics. Free.

RSVP required to 765-362-5769 or


The restoration is complete and the Delphi Opera House is ready to raise the curtain on a new era!

Tickets are now available for the historic opening season; kicking off with Vintage Brass Concert on October 16 at 7:00pm, Grand Celebration Civil War Era Ball on October 17 starting at 6:30, and Emmy Award Winner actor and musician, Jeff Daniels in concert on October 24 at 8:00pm.

Ticket/info at www.delphioperahouse.org or 765-564-4300.

June IND Announces #HillsterHipbilly CD Release Show
 
Friday, October 2nd
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
All Ages - $5.00 Cover
 
June IND will be joined by bands/friends The Clutter (Lafayette) and iamlion (Indianapolis).

Work from CD Art Designer Rikx (Rikx.com) and CD Photographer Dave Mason (ISPhotographic.com) will be on display.

$5.00 Hipbilly Drink specials (PBR + shot of Rye Whiskey) will be available during the show.
 
Advance Pre-Sale Tickets available in September at HERE.

 


All newly purchased Arts Trust license plates will feature the Indiana Arts Commission's new logo as part of a bolder, refreshed design.
 
Arts Trust license plates are available at any branch office of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and can also be ordered online at http://www.in.gov/bmv/2793.htm. Every purchased or renewed license plate generates $25 for the Indiana Cultural Trust Fund, which helps provide additional support for arts education programs in Indiana. Visit the IAC's Arts Trust License plate page at http://www.in.gov/arts/artstrustplate.htm for more info. 
About the Tippecanoe Arts Federation
The Tippecanoe Arts Federation is the umbrella organization and arts council for 14 counties. TAF provides educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved and at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to fellow arts organizations region wide. Established in 1976, the Tippecanoe Arts Federation serves as a model for arts advocacy by promoting the role of the arts within our region. More information is available at www.TippecanoeArts.org.