West Lafayette Musicale Announces Events for National Music Week (May 7-14) at West Lafayette Public Library
West Lafayette Musicale joins the nation in observing NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK, May 7 to 14, 2017. The theme, "Music ... An adventure for Life", encourages us to explore the far-reaching effects of music in our lives and to discover the added dimensions it can bring to the world today. The National Federation of Music Clubs, a prominent organization of musicians and music lovers which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1998, sponsors National Music Week through their clubs and members throughout the country.
West Lafayette Musicale, 102 years old this year, will be sponsoring National Music Week locally. The members invite the community to enjoy the exhibit and events scheduled at the West Lafayette Public Library (208 W Columbia St.; West Lafayette, IN 47906), May 7 to 14, and wishes to express appreciation to our host and all media, organizations, and individuals, who help to keep the healing power and pure joy of music a vital part of our lives.
Events:
- Sunday, May 7, 2 pm, Purdue Brass Quintet
- Monday, May 8, 6:45 pm, Movie : "Florence Foster Jenkins" a "wanna be" opera singer, with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant sponsored by WALLA and WL Library
- Tuesday, May 9, 2 pm, Tippecanotes Quartet
- Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 pm, Dulcimer Gathering,
- Thursday, May 11, 2 pm, Tippecanotes Quartet
- Friday, May 12, 2 pm, Hammered Dulcimer
- Saturday, May 13, 2 pm, Tippecanotes Chorus
West Lafayette Musicale was founded on August 9, 1915 and today continues to further its original goals of stimulating cultural and musical growth among its members and in the community. A major part of their mission is the advancement of American Music and the support and encouragement of young musicians. West Lafayette Musicale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and welcomes donations to help sponsor competitions and awards for our youth. More Information is available by calling 765.463.6626 or by emailing lespegbryan@msn.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.
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For More Information, please contact
Peggy Bryan
by calling
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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