December Arts Intersect
Events Calendar and Newsletter
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Thursday, November 26, 2015 & Friday, November 27, 2015
IAC Individual Artist Program Webinar
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
6-7pm
ASAP Winter Show
Friday, December 11, 2015
5-7pm
Thursday, December 24, 2015 through Monday, January 4, 2016
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Members, renewal letters for 2016 have been sent!
If you didn't receive one, call 765.423.2787.
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If you're interested in joining the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, please contact Chris June at taf@tippecanoearts.org.
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TAF Members: Click here to submit an event to Arts Intersect
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11/26 & 11/27: TAF Offices Closed.
12/11, 5pm: ASAP Winter Show (Exhibition through 12/18) INFO 12/24-1/4: Winter Break, TAF Offices Closed
Gallery Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm
Call 765.423.2787 or email taf@tippecanoearts.org.
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Save 50% on the biggest shows of the season and stock up on tickets to give as gifts or a gift to yourself!
- Annie - Feb. 11 / 7pm
- Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Etudes - Feb. 20 / 7pm
- 42nd Street - March 3 / 7:30pm
- Mark Morris Dance Group: Dido and Aeneas - April 2 / 8pm
- The Illusionists - April 27 / 7:30pm
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Anne creates unique pastel paintings depicting local flora and fauna.
Prairie flowers, scenic creeks and fluttering birds are some of the subjects depicted in vibrant colors of pastel and pan pastel.
Prints and original framed paintings available for sale. Great Christmas gifts!
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Are you looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the holidays? Join our talented instructors at Morton and try your hand at making a gingerbread house or weaving a sleigh basket. Need time to shop? Let the kids come create memorable works of art and gifts with our youth art instructor Jeannette Rehmel. 222 N. Chauncey Ave. 765-775-5120 For more information and to pre-register call Morton.
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Haan Museum's Holiday Tour Features Christmas train traveling through several rooms!
Family-friendly A gingerbread-style playhouse, animated figures, trees, Santas, angels, nativities, Lafayette houses, Dickens villages and more fill the Museum and spread the Christmas spirit. November 28-29December 5-6Saturdays 10-4; Sundays 1-4$12 Advance Tickets $15 at the door Youth 5-17 half price Tickets at haanmuseum.org, Artists' Own, Gretel's, Inspired Fire, TAF, Old National Bank.
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Learn Magic! Monday, November 30, 5pmWells Center in the West MR The magicians of the London/Hurt Magic Ring invite the public to a free "after work, after school" workshop on performing the art of magic. This is open to anyone who has a sincere interest in learning magic, kids through adults. Previous knowledge is not necessary. RSVP is not necessary, but appreciated. Please contact Scott at ScottStarkeyMagic@gmail.com.
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Thru Dec. 31: Niches 30th Anniversary Exhibit.
Through Dec. 31: Niches 30th Anniversary Exhibit. See beautiful art inspirations made from 5 NICHES Land Trusts sites of Jasper and Newton counties.
Reception: Nov. 20, 6-7:30pm** **Carnegie Center 301 N Van Rensselaer Rensselaer, In 47978 pacrensselaer@gmail.com, 219.866.5278
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Thursday, December 3, 6-8pm: Opening Reception for paintings by Sarah Ruh. Art of Framing, Inc., 2505 S. Earl Avenue, Lafayette, IN 47905. 765-448-1821
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1st and 3rd - Chamber Music Recitals, Fowler Hall; 7:00pm
5th - Purdue Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestra, Loeb Playhouse; 8:00pm
6th - Lafayette Christmas Parade featuring the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band
11th - Tuba Christmas, Loeb Playhouse; 7:00pm
11th - Hoilday Cheer and All That Jazz, Loeb Playhouse; 8:00pm
All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Visit www.purdue.edu/bands for more details.
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December 4-7, Friends Holiday Sale, Downtown Kids - Downtown: - Dec. 17 Mini Makers, 1:00pm
- Dec. 28 Silly Safaris: Reindeer, 3:00pm
- Dec. 29 Physics Carnival, 10:30am
Teens - Downtown @ 6:30pm:- Dec. 10 & 17 - Board Game, Fandom Frenzy
Adults- Dec. 2 & 10 - Pinterest, Campus, 6:30pm, Film: First Carol, Downtown, 7:00pm
Tech Classes- Downtown 429-0113, Campus 269-5380
Closed December 24, 25, 31 & January 1. Questions? 765.429.0100 or www.tcpl.lib.in.us
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Opening: Thursday, December 3, 6-8pm
ART of Framing, 2505 S. Earl Avenue, Lafayette, 47905
Sarah Ruh is a Lafayette artist who creates expressive abstract paintings and imagined environments bursting with texture and color. She will be exhibiting a selection of recent works on canvas, as well as an assortment of unique, handmade gifts based on her artwork.
On display at Art of Framing through the month of December.
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"#CrossingtheBridge: Selma 2 Ferguson" Friday, December 4th, 7pm: Loeb Playhouse Admission: General Public $7, Purdue students $5 Contact BCC for more info: 765-496-6542
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333 Meridian Street, West Lafayette
- Friday, Dec. 4, 5-9pm (Opening Reception w/ live music, gourmet food & wine)
- Saturday, Dec. 5, 10am-4pm
The show and sale features over 50 local artists working in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, ornaments, woodwork, metalwork, glass, and more. Soup and pastries will be for sale
All are welcome and admission is free. Credit cards accepted.
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Civic Youth Theatre presents
A Charlie Brown Christmas Directed by Laurie Russell
The classic animated television special, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas.
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In the Library's Gallery:Colton Alexander Martin gallery exhibit, "ABSTRACTIONS" through DecemberIn our Children's Department:Preschool story times: Tuesday & Friday, 10:30am; Thursdays, 4:00pm (ages 2 & up) - Lap Sit: Mondays at 10:30 & 11:15am (infant - 2 yrs.)
- Holiday Crafts: 12/5
- Lego Club: 12/12
- Reading to the Cats & Dogs: 12/19
- WALLA & Friends Film Series: 12/14
Check our website or call for more details on these and other programs! westlafayettepubliclibrary.org(765) 743-2261
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Each day an artist will be highlighted on Facebook. Our Holiday Open House will be December 5th during the Dickens of a Christmas event.
You can drop a hint to family and friends about an item that would make a great gift for you by filling out our Drop a Hint cards. Stockings, ornaments, knitted hats, and our new art can be seen - stop by.
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Saturday, December 5, 10:00am-3:00pmWe are tentatively scheduled to be in the window at Lafayette Brewing Company, 622 Main Street. Please come visit us and questions about what type of lace we are making. We love to answer questions!
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The Toy Shoppe @ McHale Auditorium in Logansport, Sunday, December 6, 2015; 7:00pmCo-Written by Kenny Rogers & Kelly Junkerman. A place where toys come to life and children gather to hear Hank Longley tell stories. Join Hero the Dog, Cheeseball the Mouse, Bruno the Bear and Alan Thicke as Longley in this story in faith and value. http://pacoflogansport.wix.com/pacoflogansport
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Wednesday, December 9, 8pmPioneer Chapel The Christmas Festival, which started at Wabash in 1968, alternates performance of musical numbers, congregational hymns and carols, and readings from the Bible. It is modeled on the King's College Festival of Lessons and Carols at Cambridge University in England. Free and open to the public; no ticket required. For further information visit www.wabash.edu/calendar
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- Friday, December 11, 6pm
- Saturday, December 12, 6pm
- Sunday, December 13, 4pm
Dinner ticket prices are $25 for Friday and Saturday performances and $15 for Sunday dessert matinee.
Tickets can be purchased at the library.
For more information, call 574-583-2665 ext. 307 or email adult@monticello.lib.in.us.
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Have you seen Art in the Stars, the show at Athens Arts celebrating the Stellar Community Project?
If not, you only have through December, so don't delay. Also, you will not want to miss our "50 under $50" show featuring affordable art for holiday gifts, or you can make an etched glass ornament with a class by Margie Colgan on Dec. 11, 1-3pm. 113 N. Washington St., Crawfordsville, IN Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm765.362.7455 athensartsgallery.com
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First Baptist Church 411 N Seventh St, Lafayette - Saturday, December 12, 2015, 7:30pm - A joyous seasonal concert featuring the Children & Youth Choirs, the Adult Chorale, and the WLHS Chorale.
- Sunday, December 13, 4:30pm - Traditional "Lessons & Carols" concert
Tickets: $20-adults, $10-students 18+, children under age 18 and accompanied by an adult - free For more information: www.bachchorale.org or call the Bach Chorale office (T-Th) at 765.429.5151
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See the looms and the Wabash Weavers' Guild at the Canal!
The Wabash Weavers' Guild will participate in the Old Fashioned Christmas at Delphi, IN on December 12th (10-4) & 13th (noon-4), 2015.
The recently added Loom Cabin holds three full-sized looms: the Virginia, Union and Reverend. Guests are welcome to learn about textile making, see rag rugs and woven cloth being made, and purchase items handmade by the Guild.
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The Opera House Gallery of Contemporary Art, LLC, ribbon cutting ceremony, December 12, 11:30amCelebrate with owners, Rena Brouwer, Deb Waymire, and Alan McConnell at their holiday opening exhibition, "CHRISTMAS IN DELPHI , TAKE ART HOME." Purchases of $100 or more from any one of the owners, customers will receive a free gift from the artist.
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Kelley McRae Duo
December 12
7:30pm
Free
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo's music is wide-ranging - compromising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar-driven songs.
Co-Sponsored by Delphi Public Library and the Delphi Opera House, this concert is offered at no charge. We ask that guests bring a gift item to be donated to the Carroll County Community Christmas Basket project.
Call 765.564.2929 for more information.
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Iris Dement is considered "one of the greatest artists of her generation" (allmusic.com). Her folk-country, high-lonesome voice is unique. Friends of Bob is thrilled to be presenting Iris with her full band, which includes piano, guitar, mandolin, steel guitar, bass, and drums. Duncan Hall seems like a perfect venue for this concert: 7:00pm on Sunday, December 13th. Tickets available from Von's, JL, and McGuire Music. More details at www.friends-of-bob.org.
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The Crawfordsville Community Chorus is pleased to present the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah
Sunday, December 13, 3:00pm Trinity United Methodist Church 110 S. Blair Street Crawfordsville, IN
This is a free performance with a reception following. All ages are welcome.
The CCC has been performing classical and contemporary choral music since 1951.
Questions - Sheila Evans 765.362.6274, Judith Lynn Smith 765.435.2092.
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Resolve to be more creative in the New Year!
Art classes make great gifts!
Register now: www.artlafayette.org
Exhibitions Opening December 18, closing February 18:
- Gerald Griffin, Ambiguous Reflections of Race and Identity: A Question of Color
- Creative Spirits: Works by George, Ilana, & Oliver Debikey
- A Bicentennial Legacy, ArtSmart:Indiana
Tippecanoe County Bicentennial Celebration Opening Reception - December 19, 2pm
Traveling Through the Darkness to the Light - through February 14
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A throwback to the 1920s and the Speak Easy where lively blues and jazz filled the hall as well as your soul.
Enjoy liquid libation and a generous spread of refreshments... roll up the rugs for dancing too. Boas and pinstripes optional but a festive spirit is a must.
Starts at 7:30pm with music at 8:00pm
Tickets and information: www.delphioperahouse.org or 765-564-4300.
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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.
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