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October
Bravo RSVP's & Nominations Due
Friday, October 2, 2015

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

ASAP Mural Unveiling
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
The Bauer Center
6:00pm
  
Halloween
Saturday, October 31, 2015

November
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS!!!!!
Sunday, November 1, 2015

Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2015

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 

 

Spirit Theatre

For Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
 
No 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
 

RE-Build, RE-Work, RE-Claim!

See what our artists have come up with from piles of stuff: elastic waistbands, gumball machines, stained tables, and pieces of pottery. We have some very creative people and re-purposed items to share with you.

We have some beautiful stained glass art displayed in our window created by our new guest artist Megg Isaac. Stop by to see her new art pieces.

Visit us on the web www.artists-own.com
 
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

 
Special Hands School of Arts, has 2 new instructors, Dillion Mills specializes in fine arts, painting and drawing and Danielle Erickson is teaching music to the after school program, both are students at Purdue.

Openings still available for the Monday after school class, 4:30 to 6:30, either drop in on the spur of the moment or call 765-418-5078 to sign up.

 

Annual Juried Show
Through October 23 at TAF


Singer-songwriter Barrett Myers is excited to share the first track from his upcoming album "the Letting Go."  The first track, "Grow," offers a hopeful look at coming to terms with past events and moving on.

Listen now and pre-order the album at www.barrettmyers.com/newalbum (available everywhere 11/11).
Art Museum

Exhibition Openings September 25, 5 - 7:30pm
* Landscapes and Floating Islands - Al Pounders
* Being and Becoming in a Field of Resonance - Loren Olson
* 50th Anniversary: Art League Works from the Permanent Collection

Classes for Kids and Teens:
* Pastels for Kids and Teens with Anne Parks
* Impressionism Workshops for Kids with Elizabeth Lincourt
* Glass Fusing Workshops for Kids with Sharon Owens

Lions and Tigers and BEARS oh my! Auction - October 1, 6-8pm

10/2, Bravo for the Arts RSVP's and nominations for the Bravo Award and John Corey Award due.
 
10/14, 11:30am: Bravo for the Arts at the Trails. INFO
 
Ending 10/23: WVAS's Annual Juried Show, Tammy Stanisz's "Pond-ering" Frogs in Photos, Robin Coyner's Wild Thing I Think I Love You! INFO
 
10/27, 6:00pm: ASAP Mural Unveiling at Bauer Center. INFO
 
Call 765.423.2787 or email taf@tippecanoearts.org. 

Family Fun Day - Sunday, September 27th 1:00pm-4:00pm: Magic with Mark Brandyberry, One Size Fits All comedy troupe, Minnetrista puppet show, Kona Ice Truck, tour a WLPD squad car, motorcycle and a WLFD fire truck, dancing, crafts, games... much more!!! FREE!

Nick Rogers Trivia Night - Friday, October 23rd 6:30pm at the Morton Community Center: Register your team of 5-8 people today! Snacks & refreshments provided and a cash bar. Admission $15.00 (Proceeds benefit the Library).


Purely Pastels Gallery Exhibit @ West Lafayette Public Library

Artists Sonya Thomas & Julie Dietz

Opening Reception - Thursday, October 1st 5:30-7:00

Exhibit Dates:  October 1- October 31st Elm/Walnut Rooms

Sharing a passion for the rich and vivid medium of pastels, Sonya and Julie are excited to present this show. Pastels are made up of pure pigment held together with a binder. Producing incredibly vibrant colors; pastels are simply paint in its purest form.


October Featured Artist: Anne R. Parks
Anne R. Parks' vibrant paintings feature local flora and fauna, many inspired by wildlife at the Farm at Prophetstown. She works mainly in PanPastel, an ultra-soft pastel that gives her work a richly pigmented, painterly quality.

Join us on Thursday, October 1, from 6-8 pm, at 2505 S. Earl Avenue for light refreshments, and meet the artist. Her work will be on exhibit throughout October.


Thursday, October 1st at 7pm, the magicians of the Hurt/London Ring 219 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians will meet at Faith Community Center (5572 Mercy Way, Lafayette).

Anyone with an interest in magic, or its affiliated arts (juggling, balloon twisting, etc.) are welcome, even newbies.

For more information, contact Scott Starkey at WizardOfTheWabash@gmail.com.

Kids - Downtown
October 1 - Sensory Storytime, 2:00pm
October 3 - Family Engineering, 10:00am
 
Klondike
October 29 - Family Movie, 6:30pm
 
Teens - Downtown
October 10 - Makers @ MatchBOX Studio, 2:00pm
 
Adults - Downtown
October 17 - Social Security, 2:00pm
October 22 - Seniors: Agility & Ingenuity, 1112 Ivy Hall, 6:30pm
October 24 - IRA & Options, 2:00pm
 
For more programs call 429-0100 or visit www.tcpl.lib.in.us
 
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June IND #HillsterHipbilly CD Release Show
 
Friday, October 2nd
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
All Ages  + Full Bar
$5.00 Cover
$5.00 Hipbilly Drink specials (PBR + shot of Rye Whiskey) 
 
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.
 
Citizens for Civil Rights will be on hand to register voters.

Friday October 2
June IND Album Release
$3.00 Advance/$5.00 Door
 
Sunday October 11
Jazz Club: Matt Parker Trio
$5.00-$15.00
 
Friday October 16
Fresh Hops
$5.00
 
Saturday Oct 17
Dustbowl Revival
$8.00 Advance/$10.00 Door
 
Friday October 23
DJ Showcase
$3.00
 
Friday October 30
Captain Midnight Band & The Prannies
$5.00 Advance/$7.00 Door
 
Saturday October 31
Purdue Latino Center:Spooktacular 80s & 90s Bash Featuring Clave Caribe
$10.00

The Lafayette Lacemakers Inc will be demonstrating at the Feast of the Hunters Moon, Saturday, October 3, 9:00 to 5:00, and Sunday, October 4, 9:00 to 4:00, at Fort Ouiatenon Park. 

The lacemakers will be demonstrating bobbin lace, tatting, and more.

Please come visit us and questions about what type of lace we are making. We love to answer questions!

3rd - Purdue Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestra Concert, Loeb Playhouse 8:00pm

4th - Purdue Wind Ensemble & Fall Concert Band Concert, Long Center 2:30pm

16th - Lab Jazz Band & AMRE Concert, Loeb Playhouse 8:00pm

23rd - Purdue Jazz Band Concert, Loeb Playhouse 8:00pm

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Visit www.purdue.edu/bands/events for more information!

BIG MONTH AT PURDUE CONVOCATIONS!

CELTIC WOMAN with The Celtic Tenors
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

HUANG YI & KUKA, man dances with machine
THURSDAY, 10/8
 
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Broadway hit returns
FRIDAY, 10/16

ONE MAN BREAKING BAD, six seasons in 60 minutes!
SATURDAY, 10/17
 
CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT carries torch of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald
THURSDAY, 10/22
 
HOODIE ALLEN with Natalie La Rose and CAPPA
SATURDAY, 10/24
 
HUNTER HAYES, country star
THURSDAY, 10/29
 


Oct. 4, 2015

St. John's Episcopal Church

"Michael Bennett & Friends" - Michael Bennett will perform with friends and musicians Aaron Humble, Margot Marlatt and Yon Joo Lee.

The program will feature works by Bach, Rheinberger, Barber and Handel.

Tickets: $15 at Von's or at the door; $5 college student and FREE for K-12 grade students
 

One Great Read Programs & Films
 
Monticello-Union Township Public Library
Monday Morning Book Discussion
October 5, 10:30am
 
Klondike Branch
Whale-Watching Documentary
October 6, 6:30pm
 
West Lafayette Public Library
Film: 200 Years Of Whaling
October 8, 6:00pm
Questions? Call (765) 743-2261.
 
Downtown Library
Chicago Maritime Museum Curator Bill Derrah
October 15, 7:00pm
 
Film: Award-winning Whale Study
Monday, October 19, 7:00pm
 
For more visit www.tcpl.lib.in.us/onegreatread and www.facebook.com/OneGreatRead


October 6
"The Movement:  50 Years of Love and Struggle"
7pm, Fowler Hall, Stewart Center
Ron Jones will illustrate the vast and complex tapestry of the African-American experience.
 
October 20
"Mirrors of Privilege:  Making Whiteness Visible" film
6-8pm, MatchBOX Co-Working Studio, downtown Lafayette
 
October 29
John Carlos, Olympian
7pm, Fowler Hall, Stewart Center
John Carlos, former track and field athlete and professional football player, discusses his experiences with racism and controversy.

A Closer look at Owls-Wednesday, October 7 at 4pm. Registration is required.

The Science of Bats-Tuesday, October 13 at 4pm.

Ghosts in the Library: A Spirited Tour-Friday, October 23 at 7pm.

Scare in the Park-Friday, October 30 at 6pm. At the City Park. For children in PreK - 2nd grade.

African Birding Safari-Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30pm.

Visit www.monticello.lib.in.us for more information.
 
 
October at Athens Arts

Drop by this month to take in gorgeous works of art!
 
· Greater Lafayette Clay Guild's objects & sculptures through Oct. 17
· Dr. John Zimmerman's photographic exhibit begins Oct. 19
· Kimber Nicoletti's "Make a Bandanna Project" on Oct. 7 (6-8pm), $20
· Stacy Bogan's painting class on Oct. 24 (1-3pm), $40
 
Information online at athensartsgallery.com.
 
113 N. Washington St., Crawfordsville, IN
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
765-362-7455
 


Are you ready to tell your story but unsure where to begin?

Writing Jumpstart offers an introduction to fiction, poetry and nonfiction, and will help you develop a routine for your writing.

The class meets for six weeks beginning Oct. 14.

The Poetic Power of Place will focus on different strategies for writing about place, from the personal to the political starting Oct. 10.

To learn more or register visit http://www.lafayettewritersstudio.com
 
October Events at the Delphi Public Library
 
October 10, 7-9pm
Coffee Beat with HHR. Acoustic classic rock with a 3-part harmony.
 
October 21, 4pm
Stress Busters Coloring for Adults. Come color your stress away.
 
October 27, 11am
Stevens' Puppets presents Wizard of Oz. Fun for all ages.
 
October 28, 6-7pm
DIY Craft Night making beautiful leaf bowls. Registration required.
 
All programs are free of charge.

The Jazz Club presents the Matt Parker Trio

This exciting New York-based ensemble deftly blends elements of traditional and freer jazz approaches.

Downbeat Magazine calls Parker "restlessly inventive." Joining Parker on saxes are Steve Whipple, bass; and Bill Campbell, drums.

Sunday, October 11, 3:30-6:00 PM (doors open at 2:45) at Carnahan Hall, 800 Main Street, Lafayette.

Open to the public (all ages); admission charged (club-member discount applies).

For more details and to join: http://thejazzclub.org

 
Sunday Showcase Recital, Oct. 11, 2:00pm,
West Lafayette Public Library

 
Hoosier Author Book Club
Thursday, October 15 - 7pm
 
Book discussion, held inside the newly-restored Study building. The first book discussed will be Booth Tarkington's The Magnificent Ambersons. Free and open to the public, limited to 30 people.
 
To reserve a copy of The Magnificent Ambersons (10 copies, first come first serve) or for more information, call Larry Paarlberg at 765-362-5769 or

222 N. Chauncey Ave.
765-775-5120

Classes and Workshops
  • Halloween Mask making for Children(10/17, $20) or Adults(10/24, $25)
  • Fall Colors Photography Field Workshop begins 10/17
  • Party in the Pottery Studio- For private or corporate groups, ongoing
  • Ballroom Bootcamp for Salsa begins 10/15
  • Belly Dance for Beginners-Advanced begins 3rd week of October
  • Scottish Country Dance begins 10/15

Delphi Opera House raises the curtain on a new era!
 
The historic opening season kicks 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.

ANNELIES, Diary of Anne Frank
Saturday, October 17, 2015 7:30pm
St. Boniface Church
318 N Ninth St, Lafayette

BCS presents James Whitbourn's poignant oratorio in memory of the 70th anniversary of the Auschwitz
 
Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for students 18+, Free admission to all children under the age of 18 and accompanied by an adult.
 
For more information: www.bachchorale.org or call the Bach Chorale office (T-Th) at 765.429.5151


"Homemakers Hidden Treasurers"
Tippecanoe County Mall, Entrance C
Saturday, October 17, 11:00am-6:00pm

Discover all that the Tippecanoe County Extension Homemakers offers and information about many Clubs in Tippecanoe County; First Books, Quilt Club, Tippi Choral Club, recipes and crafts, and more.
 
2015-2016 Education Program Series
County Extension Office
Thursday, October 22, 6:30pm, Registration 6:00pm

Speakers include Marie Pierson on Medicare; and Z. Snyder from Fresh Thyme Food Market.  Refreshments. Open to the public.

The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Purdue Federal Credit Union present:

AN INNOCENT BAND: A Tribute to Billy Joel
with special guest  MICHAEL KELSEY
October 17th, 2015 at 8:00pm

AN INNOCENT BAND features Travis Jensen and Scott Beck

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit longpac.org or the Long Center box office at 111 N. 6th Street in Lafayette, IN.
765.742.5664.
 
 
October is a busy month at the Haan Mansion Museum, where you'll always see the best historic Indiana paintings, Indiana ceramics, and antique furniture in a fine historic setting.
 
Guided tours October 17th-18th are the last before the Holiday Tours.
 
Annual Members Meeting October 23rd.
Grand opening of the new Nature Trail, free children's watercolor classes, free ice cream and music October 24th.
 
Find more details and reserve tickets at haanmuseum.org.
Chancel Players
 

Chancel Players of Lafayette announces their 2015 Fall Performance:

THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS
Written by JM Barrie
Directed by Robert Cox

Performance dates are:
Friday & Saturday October 23rd & 24th, at 7:30pm and Sunday October 25th at 3:30pm

Tippecanoe Arts Federation, 683 North Street, Lafayette

Advance Tickets $6 available at TAF

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

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Opening Night

October 24, 2015            

7:30pm

The LSO launches the 2015-16 Main Stage Series at the Long Center with a sweeping selection of music spanning time and style. Principal Timpanist Craig Paré takes center stage for the Daugherty timpani concerto, Raise the Roof, and demonstrates the range of this percussion favorite. Respighi's Pines of Rome as well as favorites from Hovhaness and Rossini are also featured.

Visit lafayettesymphony.org for tickets and info.

October 26/27 - December 5
 
"Etty Yaniv:  Urban Sediments"
Works created with found objects or trash, documenting a hidden narrative.
Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center.
Reception: October 26, 5:30pm

"David Weinberg: Mr. Wild's Garden"
Photo narrative series recalling an elderly neighbor from the artist's childhood who was isolated in a dilapidated house.
Fountain Gallery, 330 Main Street, Lafayette. 
 
Visit cla.purdue.edu/galleries or contact us at (765) 494-3061 or galleries@purdue.edu.

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @PurdueGalleries

PMO: Glee Club Encore Concert

Thursday, October 29, 7pm
Hovde Hall
 
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club will perform their free Encore concert on the steps of Hovde Hall on the Purdue University campus.

No tickets are required.

Visit www.purdue.edu/pmo for more information.
 
Lafayette Ballet Company presents All Hallows Eve 

Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm
 
a ballroom performance - free with reservation:
226 N. 6th Street, Lafayette IN
 
www.lafayetteballet.org
or 765.423.1633
 
music of Mussorgsky, Saint-Saëns, Schumann
choreography by Sandra Peticolas 

 
Through Oct. 30: Jasper County Art League's Exhibit: Primary Colors

301 N Van Rensselaer St
Rensselaer, IN

Gallery hours:
Mon-Fri: Noon-2:00pm and Tue. Noon-4pm or by appointment
 
Call 219-866-5278 or email: pacrensselaer@gmail.com
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.


Activities of the Tippecanoe Arts Federation are provided, in part, with support from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, with funds from the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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