April Arts Intersect
Events Calendar and Newsletter
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March Arts Intersect:
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After School Arts Program Spring Show
Friday, March 31, 2017
5-7pm
TAP for TAF Craft Brew Fest
Saturday, April 8, 2017
3-6pm
Wabash Valley Potters, Quilting Connection, & Frances Shoemaker Reception
Friday, April 21, 2017
6-8pm
Gallery Walk
Friday, May 19, 2017
6-9pm
Brandon Ahnert, Jim Ferringer, & Alicia Criswell Reception
Friday, May 19, 2017
6-9pm
Memorial Day
Monday, May 29, 2017
TAF Offices Closed
TASTE of Tippecanoe
Saturday, June 17, 2017
4pm-midnight
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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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- Opening March 29: After School Arts Program Spring Exhibition (Spring Show March 31, 5-7pm) Info
- TAP for TAF Craft Brew Fest April 8th, 3-6pm! Advance Tickets Available Now at bit.ly/2017TAP
- Opening April 12: Wabash Valley Potters, Quilting Connection, & Frances Shoemaker Exhibition (Reception April 21, 6-8pm) Info
- April 12: Internationally renowned comic artist Bernard Chang hosts drawing workshops for youth.
Gallery Hours:
M-F, 9am-5pm
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Through April 4, 2-4pm
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
A series of six classes, structured for beginners with little drawing ability. Each week we will paint together a series of scenes, experimenting with basic watercolor skills and various materials.
For the first class, all materials will be provided, but bring anything you already have. We will work (play) with a still life, landscapes (trees and rocks), and flowers. Instructor will provide some materials.
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The Songwriters Association of Mid-north Indiana is accepting applications for the 2017 Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters, which includes the special Mike Lane Horizon Award.
Candidates must be between the ages of 14-19 and be a permanent resident of one of the following Indiana counties to apply: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren and White.
Applications being accepted until
March 31, 2017.
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TEDxPurdueU will be hosting their main event for the 2016-2017 season, "unscripTED."
unscripTED
March 25th
1:00-5:00pm
Stewart Center.
Students: $15
General public: $25.
Ranging from football coaches, to CEOs, to social workers, their 12 speakers will show how they have reacted to life's varying circumstances. Life is unpredictable, and the way we react is what dictates how we live our lives.
These speakers will share how they have lived life unafraid, unfazed, and unscripTED.
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The first meeting of the year will be held in the clubhouse on the IAPA showgrounds
March 27th at 6:30pm beginning with the covered dish dinner.
Numerous topics will be addressed, but the most important subject will be the plans for the much-needed Assembly Hall Building construction.
All interested in attending and learning more about our service oriented organization are welcome.
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- 3.25.2017 Met: Idomeneo @ 12:55pm
- 3.29.2017 Met Encore: Idomeneo @ 6:30pm
- 3.30.2017 Samaritan's Purse Pres. Facing Darkness @ 7:00pm
- 4.22.2017 Met: Eugene Onegin @ 12:55pm
- 4.25.2017 Chonda Pierce: Enough @ 7:00pm
- 4.26.2017 Met Encore: Eugene Onegin @ 6:30pm
Call Fathom Events Line: 1.844.328.4660 or visit
fathomevents.com for more information.
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April 9 - 15 National Library Week!
Downtown Youth
4/6, 4/20, 4/23 Fandom Frenzy,
6:30pm
4/22 Doctor Who,
2pm
4/25 Show Me The Money Storytime,
4:30pm
4/28 Live Clue After Hours,
5:30pm
Downtown Adults
4/6 Gardens: Hugelkultur,
7pm
4/10 & 4/20 Films:
6:30pm & 7pm
4/22 Preservation Scan-A-Rama,
2pm
4/25 Optimized Financial Living,
7pm
Klondike
4/2 & 4/30 StoryCraft,
3pm
4/15 Jim Gill Concert,
3pm
Wyandotte
4/1 Teen Games,
3pm
4/15 Jim Gill,
11am
4/27 StoryCraft,
6:30pm
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WALLA & Friends Film Series:
4/17, 6:45pm
Children's Activities:
- Preschool Story Times: Tuesday & Friday: 10:30am; Thursdays, 4:00pm (2 & up)
- Lap Sit: Mondays, 10:30 & 11:15am in the Children's Activity Room. (Infant - 2yrs.)
- Lego Builders Club: Saturday, 4/1
- Reading to the Dogs: Saturday, 4/29
WLPL Spring Book Fair:
Friday, April 7th, to Tuesday, April 11th
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Spring Cultural Arts Classes,
April 1st
Women's Building
Jay County Fairgrounds
Portland, IN
Ages 12+
- sweet grass baskets
- drum making
- beginning porcupine quill work
- the Fur Trade
Ages 6+
- Eastern Woodlands life skills and crafts.
Registration fee
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Exhibitions:
- "NewArtists2017" through April 15
- "Art of the Endowment"
- "Adirondack Allure: Plein air paintings by Ron Burgess + Rick Wilson"
Studio Arts Classes:
- Figure Drawing and Painting
- Pottery
- Monotype Printmaking
- Glass Workshops
Join Any Monday:
- Watercolors
- Pastels
- Live Model Open Studio
- Yoga
The Art of the Endowment
April 11, 5-6pm with guest speaker Dr. Richard Grace
Friday Night Live
April 28, 7-8pm * doors open at
6:30pm
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Nature's Color Palette - an exhibit of pastel paintings by Sonya Thomas will be on display at
Harrison College - 323 Columbia Street.
The exhibit runs from
April 1 - May 31.
Reception takes place on
Friday, May 19 from 5-9pm during TAF's Gallery Walk.
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April 1, 9 am-noon
Civil War Trust Park Day
This annual event brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation's heritage not only preserved, but pristine. Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has sponsored Park Day, a hands-on preservation event to help Civil War battlefields and historic sites take on maintenance projects large and small. Tasks include picking up branches, raking leaves, & other small jobs.
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April 1, 2017
Singer, songwriter and harmonica player Tad Robinson has created a niche for his sweet, soulful music in today's blues scene. "Robinson places near the top of the list of finest living singers of soul blues." - Downbeat Magazine
April 22, 2017
Adam Gawlikowski, a self-taught guitar player/vocalist, performs traditional and classic folk songs made popular by recording artists such as Woody Guthrie,The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, and John Denver.
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- April 7 @ 8pm - Khemmis / Drude / The Mound Builders
- April 9 @ 2:24pm - The Jazz Club presents: Keri Johnsrud
- April 9 @ 6:30pm - Craftin' with Kati - Set of Mason Jars
- April 9 @ 7pm - Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts with Cody Ray
- April 28 @ 7pm - Country Night
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Black Voices of Inspiration Spring Concert
April 2, 3:00pm
Loeb Playhouse
Directed by James Dekle
Tickets: $5 Purdue Student; $7 General Public
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PMO Spring Show: April 2, 2pm
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: $5
Available by calling 765.494.3941
Purdue Bells Collaboration: April 8, 4pm
Performing with the Agape Ringers
First United Methodist Church
Tickets: $10
Available by calling 765.494.3941 or at the door before the concert
Purduette Spring Spectacular: April 22, 7:30pm
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students
Available through Purdue Account Manager
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The New Shanghai Circus
Sunday, April 2nd, 7:00pm
McHale Performing Arts Center
Logansport, IN
Combining traditional, classic Chinese dance, and human performance art with the amazing abilities of today's athlete, many Acrobats begin learning between 6 & 8 years of age.
Depending on the skill mastered, many retire from performance in their twenties & thirties.
All professional troupes have their own schools and academies where many Chinese Champions train for Olympic gymnastics.
Tickets: $10 students / $30 adults
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- April 2 - Bastille with Mondo Cozmo / Elliott Hall of Music
- April 6 - Donny McCaslin Quartet (David Bowie's "Blackstar" band) / Loeb Playhouse
- April 11 - YouTube and Broadway star Todrick Hall presents "Straight Outta Oz" / Loeb Playhouse
- April 15 - "Pippin" featuring a big top set, and high-flying circus acrobatics / Elliott Hall of Music
- April 23 - Verona String Quartet + Daniel Hsu, piano / Loeb Playhouse
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Islam 101: An Introduction
April 4, 6:30pm
Enosh Kazem from the Islamic Center of Greater Lafayette will be presenting 'Islam 101', covering the core beliefs and practices of Muslims, and then answering questions from the audience about Islam.
Muslim Neighbors Community Dialogue
April 18, 6:30pm
An exhibit featuring Muslim Neighbors will be on display from April 3 - 28. Join members of the Muslim Neighbors initiative as they share their experiences and answer questions. Refreshments will be provided.
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Artists Coming Together: A Monthly Conversation
- Who: Any interested artist...fluid group...open to all (Free - No RSVP-Just come)
- When: First Wednesday of the month from 2-4pm (April 5 and May 3)
- Where: TAF North Meeting Room
- Why: Artists often feel isolated...Hoping to provide a space/time for sharing about resources, opportunities, etc.
- What: Please bring a piece of artwork to share/discuss/get feedback, etc. if you would like...
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4/5: Wamidan Concert, Salter Hall, 7:30pm
4/9: Glee Club Concert, Salter Hall, 4pm
4/13: Brass Ensemble Concert, Salter Hall, 7:30pm
4/18: Jazz Band Concert, Salter Hall, 7:30pm
4/19-22: Theater Production: The History Boys, Fine Arts Center, 8pm (Ticket Required)
4/21-5/14: Art: Seniors Exhibition, Eric Dean Gallery (Opening Reception 4/21, 4:30-6pm)
4/23: Chamber Orchestra, Salter Hall, 7:30pm
4/30: Glee Club Seniors Concert, Salter Hall, 4pm
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"Color Poems" paintings by local artist Heidi Harder will open at ART of Framing, 2505 S. Earl Avenue, with a reception on
Thursday, April 6, from 6-8pm.
Join us for art, and refreshments and meet the artist. Heidi's work will be on display until
Saturday, May 6.
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A variety of media and guest artists work with AO members to create new 'kinds' of original artwork.
Opening reception is
Friday, April 7, 5:00-8:00pm.
Exhibit ends on
April 13, 2017.
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The Lafayette London/Hurt magic club will hold its April meeting on
April 7, 2017 from 7-9pm in the Wells Community Cultural Center (638 North Street, Lafayette).
Newbies and experts, young and old are all welcome. You must have an interest in the magical arts (performance & illusion) to come.
Everyone will get a chance to show us a trick. April's theme is Brown Bag magic. We will pick a random brown bag and perform a trick from it!
London/Hurt magic club is your local "Ring" of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
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Open
Wed.-Sat. from 1-4pm
EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
April 7th, 6-8pm
Artist Reception with Julia Livingston
$5 Admission; Free for Members
GUIDED TOURS
April 8th, 10:00am and 1:30pm
April 9th, 1:30pm
$10 online, $12 at the door
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
April 7th-July 8th
"Julia Livingston: 100 CUPS - One Artist's Journey"
TUESDAY ON THE TRAIL - Nature Walk
April 25th, 6pm
"Walk in the Woods"
Free Admission
ADOPT A MASTERPIECE
April 28th, 7-9pm
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An Agatha Christie classic, running
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:30, April 7-22
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. While they await their mysterious host, a recording levels serious accusations of wrongdoing towards each of the guests, and soon they start being murdered, one by one.
As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
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TAP for TAF, an exclusive fundraiser for the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, is a beer tasting and festival celebrating regional craft brews. Now in its sixth year, the event offers the opportunity to sample beers from Indiana brewers, enjoy an amazing view of our city, and support the arts in North Central Indiana.
You must be at least 21 years old to attend!
Saturday, April 8, 2017
- General Admission: 3-6pm
- Special Early Admission: 2-6pm
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Homesteading: Fermented Foods
April 8th, 1-3pm
Do you love the tangy taste of fermented foods?
Learn how to multiply those tasty microorganisms in your own kitchen!
Come to this workshop to learn about the basics of fermentation, and apply that knowledge to make yogurt, sauerkraut, and sourdough starter.
Participants will go home with samples of each project.
Registration required. $20 per person.
Call 765.567.4700 to book your spot!
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Take a tour around the world sampling food from over 20 countries and help support the International Center @ our annual fundraiser, International Food Bazaar 2017.
Join us from
April 8th, 11am-2pm at St. Thomas Aquinas, on State Street, WL!
Come & enjoy dozens of food samples. Tickets available at the door. Tickets priced at $1. Food ranges from $1-$3 per item.
This year's Food Bazaar is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Victoria 'Y' Wacek, a most dedicated IC board member. We miss her!
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April 8th
The celebration kicks off with the Rehmel Student Art Show Opening from
5-7pm in Room 106 and 108. This exhibition will showcase students of all ages and levels that have been studying at Morton with Jeannette Rehmel.
The celebration will continue with performances from the Morton Youth Actor's Troupe. Moe on the Go will be performed at
7pm, featuring Piggie and Elephant.
At
7:30pm the troupe will perform Maurice Sendak's, Where the Wild Things Are.
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"Sonja Peterson: Transverse Travesties"
March 6-April 22
Large-scale cut paper and sculptural works
Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center
"Color Expressions: Art and Design Perspectives"
March 7-April 22
Color relationships in artworks from the Galleries collection
Fountain Gallery, 330 Main Street, Lafayette
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April 8th, 7:30pm
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Sci-Fi & Fantasy geeks, rejoice!
The LSO is bringing you theme songs & soundtracks from your favorite shows & movies: Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and beyond!
You'll also hear iconic classical works featured in movies such as Alien & A Clockwork Orange.
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Artist-in-residence Lisa Walsh will be demonstrating her technique of etching copper with map representations of Clifty Falls
at the Nature Center at Clifty Falls State Park.
Stop by
April 8th, 10am-3pm to see her tools, work process and ask her questions.
Free with park admission
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Join us for A Night in Germany, our annual gala, on
April 8, 2017, 6-9pm, Masonic Temple, 221 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville.
Enjoy German fare (catered by Juniper Spoon), cash bar, interaction with artists, and the silent auction.
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National Library Week (
April 9 - 15, 2017) is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support.
From free access to books and online resources for families to library business centers that help support entrepreneurship and retraining, libraries offer opportunity to all.
The theme for 2017 is "Libraries Transform." DPL will be celebrating with classes, events, and giveaways.
Stop by or check out the library's
Facebook page for more information on upcoming events.
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- "The X Beats" featuring the Percussion Ensemble: April 9 at 2:30pm, Loeb Playhouse
- "Showcase Concert" April 21 & April 22 at 8:00pm, April 22 & April 23 at 2:30pm, Elliott Hall of Music
- "The Major 7th Tour" featuring Chameleon: April 29 at 8:00pm, Lafayette Theater *Tickets Required
- "Jazz on the Hill" featuring all jazz bands and the Alumni Jazz Band: April 30 at 2:30pm at Slayter Center
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April 9th
3:30-6:00pm (doors open at 2:45)
Carnahan Hall
2200 Elmwood Ave, Suite A6
Lafayette, IN
As Neil Tesser (2014 GRAMMY Award winner for Best Album Notes) has indicated, "She writes her own lyrics, which have character and intrigue, and sings them in a voice warm and pure, precisely suited to the stories she tells.
She has done her homework; she's thought things through...Johnsrud's voice is an instrument of tempered silver."
Open to the public (all ages)
Admission: $15, $10/members and guests, $5/students.
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There the journey begins--but where does it end?"
Exhibit runs April 12-May 12
Reception: Friday, April 21st, 6-8pm
Wells Community Cultural Center
East Gallery
638 North Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
Admission is free!
Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
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Sat. April 22, 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday Paint Out,
Dayton, Indiana
Bring a sack lunch
Paint Out replaces the
April Tuesday evening normal program.
Info
Tues. May 16, 7:00pm
Jennifer Reitmeyer, Gel Prints, Art Museum Workshop
Sat. May 20, 9am-3pm
Plein Air Workshop with Ron Burgess
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On
Friday, April 28, 7:30pm - Long Center for the Performing Arts- 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, conductor, Eric Van Cleave will celebrate Indiana's musical heritage with the De-Lovely music of Cole Porter & other Indiana composers. Cost: $20-Adults; $10-Students; Under 18 w/adult-free.
Join our Lafayette Children's Choirs for a joyous exploration of all of the colors of our musical rainbow heritage-
Saturday, April 29, 4:00pm -Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1526 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN. Cost: $10-Adults; $5-Students; Under 18 w/adult-free.
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2016 Photography pictured: Pacey Hammond (Rose), Ann Clifton (Waves), Katie Davison (Leaving a Mark)
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14th Annual Photography Exhibition and Competition
with juried photography from surrounding communities on display
April 28-June 9
Opening Reception:
Friday, April 28 6-8pm (CDT)
The Lilian Fendig Gallery
301 N Van Rensselaer
Rensselaer, IN 47979
Jasper County Art League
219.863.5279
Prairie Arts Council
219.866.5278
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Ed Asner, star of television's "Mary Tyler Moore Show," stars in his hilarious one-man-play, "A Man and His Prostate" at the Long Center.
April 30th, 2:00pm Matinee performance.
Presented by Bison Financial Group and Westminster Village.
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Celebrating 20 years in the community, the Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society presents a program full of good music and good friends.
Sunday, April 30
4:00-5:30pm
Purdue's Eliza Fowler Hall
Pianist Mary Heller and cellist Margot Marlatt will perform Beethoven's Cello & Piano Sonata Opus 102 in g minor.
Closing the program will be a masterwork by Johannes Brahms.
The Opus 36 string sextet will be performed by Patrick Dalton-Holmes, Regan Eckstein, Melinda Odle, Amy Brandfonbrener, Ruth Marshall & Margot Marlatt.
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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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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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