The Arts Federation

Holiday Art Sale

Opening Reception: December 2, 6 - 8 pm

December 2 - 16

The Arts Federation presents the 4th Annual Holiday Art Sale December 2 – December 16, 2022. This two-week sale showcases the work of 40 regional artists and gives the community a chance to shop for gifts in a relaxed environment. Read More >>

Holiday Ornament Workshop: Star Weaving

December 3, 10 am - noon

Join artist Jenn Weaver for a holiday ornament workshop on Saturday, December 3 from 10 am – noon. Jenn will show you how to use a simple basket weaving technique to create a star. Advance registration is required and all materials will be provided. Read More >>

TAF Holiday Family CRAFTernoon

December 10, 1 - 3 pm

Families are invited to join TAF from 1-3 pm on Saturday, December 10, for holiday-themed arts and crafts activities. Activities at multiple skill levels will be provided, but please note this program is suitable for children ages 5 and older. The cost to register is $20 per family, and all supplies are included. Read More >>

ART of Framing

Anne Parks

I've Looked at Clouds: A Study of Mood & Color

On view through December 31

Back by popular demand is Anne Parks creates work using oil paints and her palette knife. This series of landscapes featuring clouds is a must see! 

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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

Art League Presents:

Bling on a Budget

December 2 - 3

Art League's Scholarship Fundraiser featuring a sale of donated, gently used costume and fine jewelry, scarves, ties, watches, purses. Read More >>

Scott Frankenberger Pottery Sale

By Appointment Only through December 24

With the goal of clearing his shelves to make room for new work, Scott is offering steep discounts plus donating 30% of sales to the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. Read More >>

Exhibitions

Grace Benedict

Observation, Reflection & Renewal 

December 16, 2022 - February 26, 2023

Opening Reception: December 16, 6 - 7 pm

Grace Benedict is an artist who focuses on statuesque human figures and the natural world as subject. Her two-dimensional works are colorful and vibrant with a meaningful quality. Read More >>

Valerie Eickmeier

The Home Planet

December 16, 2022 - February 26, 2023

Valerie Eickmeier creates work that focuses on the impact humans have on the environment. For the past few years, she has created a series of paintings and woodcuts that represent places and natural events using satellite images. Read More >>

Sylvia Gray

Patterns

On View Through January 8, 2023

Sylvia Gray sees patterns in landscapes and the motion of figures, and she uses those patterns to dye and paint on silk. Read More >>

Athens Arts Gallery

Silver Soliloquy Holiday Show

Continuing Through December 31

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Bindery Artist Studios

Gabriela Sincich Studio Open House 

December 3, 10 am - 5 pm

Enjoy a selection of fine art and illustrations inspired by the natural world.

Meet the artist and learn about her art process, future art classes and workshops. Read More >>

Blue Moon Rising

Singing People Together

December 6, 7 pm

At the West Lafayette Public Library

Blue Moon Rising will present an evening of song, warm community, and fun! The music line-up will include both contemporary folk and old-time gospel, a lively chant from South Africa, and even a popular sea shanty. The group will encourage crowd participation and invites you to join them for conversation and refreshments following the performance. Read More >>

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 16 - 18

The classic animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. Read More >>

Delphi Opera House

Crooning Into Christmas

with Ali Rossi & Mike Tetrault

December 3, 7 pm

Join us for an evening of the signature sounds of Al Rossi. A wide range of dead-on musical impersonations including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, and popular covers that span five decades. Mike Tetrault on keys and providing vocal backup and comedic banter. And of course, plenty of good tidings, classic carols and holiday cheer. Read More >>

Delphi Preservation Society Festive Holiday Home Tour

December 4, 5 - 8:30 pm

Tour the interiors of 6 historic Delphi destinations festively decorated for the holidays. Read More >>

Bruce Barker, The Piano Man! And Friends

December 9, 7:30 pm

Piano Man Bruce Barker, a Lafayette icon and Purdue tradition, is a self-taught musician and entertainer who boasts three studio and live albums, weekly performances at the Neon Cactus, and private performances for every occasion. Rousing renditions of your favorite covers and a respectable bit of raunchiness! Read More >>

New Year's Eve with The Blue Sky Band

December 31, 9 pm

Ring in 2023 with this high energy, engaging and talented band! If you like Santana, Allmon Brothers, Eric Clapton, light jazz and just great music, then you’ll LOVE 'The Blue Sky Band.' The evening includes a smorgasbord of hors d'oeuvres and a midnight champagne toast. Read More >>

General Lew Wallace Study & Museum

Holiday Tea & Fashion Show

December 2, 3 - 6 pm

At Elston Homestead (400 E Pike Crawfordsville, IN)

This year's Holiday Tea & Fashion Show celebrates 200 Years of Montgomery County Holidays on Friday, December 2, 2022! The event is a major fundraiser for the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and will be hosted at the Elston Homestead. Read More >>

Indiana Makers Market

Holiday Pop Up Market at Wea Creek Orchard

Select Dates Through December 11

A curated shopping experience. A historic barn is transformed into a holiday shop filled with handmade gifts picked special for you and your loved ones from over 50 makers and artists. Read More >>

Lafayette Ballet Company

Seasonal Gifts

December 21 & 22, 7:30 pm

A ballroom performance of the Enchanted Forest from the Nutcracker, Carnavale des Animaux, and Rain Circles. Read More >>

Lafayette Chamber Singers

Betwixt & Between

December 11, 3 pm

Join the Chamber Singers as they launch a full season exploring the glorious choral and vocal traditions of Northern Europe, introducing many composers largely unknown to American choral audiences.  Read More >>

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra

Holiday Pops

December 17, 7:30 pm

At Long Center

Gather with friends and family to celebrate the season with this community-loved concert of festive holiday tunes. Read More >>

Lafayette Writers' Studio

Writing Mysteries from the Inside Out

December 1, 7 pm

Virtual

While some may think of the genre as formulaic — clues + culprit = book — it’s as vast and open as any other literary landscape. In this workshop, we’ll talk about how you can use the basics of the genre to build a novel. Read More >>

Long Center for the Performing Arts

The Distance

December 1, 6 pm

At Lafayette Theatre

The Distance band plays the music of Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Tears for Fears, Chic, Tracy Chapman, and Aretha Franklin. 

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Purdue Bands & Orchestras

December 2 - 4

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A Motown Christmas

December 8, 8 pm

A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group comprised of past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...The Temptations, The Miracles and The Capitols. Read More >>

The Polar Express (Film)

December 10, 10 am

At Long Center

All aboard The Polar Express! The Long Center for the Performing Arts takes you to the North Pole in style during this free, encore showing the timeless classic movie. All you have to do is believe. Read More >>

Prairie Arts Council

Annual Holiday Show & Sale

At Lillian Fendig Gallery (301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer)

Through January 5

20+ regional artists offer their original fine arts, fine crafts, and artisan foods for your holiday shopping and gift giving. Paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, photography, pottery, jewelry, clothing, woodworking, toys, and more are offered! Read More >>

Open Photography Show

At Lillian Fendig Gallery (301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer)

Through January 5

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Purdue Convocations

tenThing at Purdue University

December 11, 3 pm

At Loeb Playhouse

You’ll hear musical traditions of the Christmas season from Norway to Italy to Ukraine, as well as American Christmas tunes and Disney favorites like never before. Helseth’s arrangements are full of surprise and wonder, just like the Christmas holiday. Read More >>

Purdue Galleries

Analyzing Artistry

Rueff Galleries East, Pao Hall

On View Through December 16, 2022

Showcasing works from Purdue Galleries and other regional collections, Analyzing Artistry explores the ways in which material science and visual analysis are combined to paint a bigger picture of an artwork’s history as well as our understanding of artistry through the ages. More Info >>

Tippecanoe County

Public Library

December Events

TCPL Friends Holiday Sale

December 9 - 12

@ Downtown Branch

Kids & Families

Stretch & Move Storytime

December 10, 10:30 am

@ Wea Prairie Branch

Live Action Oregon Trail

December 13, 4 pm

@ Downtown Branch

Puppet Storytime

December 14, 6:30 pm

December 15, 10:30 am

@ Downtown Branch

Winter Lanterns Craft

December 20, 4 pm

@ Downtown Branch

Silly Safaris North Pole Animals

December 27, 3 pm

@ Downtown Branch

Bingo Bash

December 29, 2 pm

@ Downtown Branch

Stories Under the Sculpture

@ Downtown Branch

Wednesdays & Saturdays at 10:30 am

Lapsit Storytime

@ Downtown Branch

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:30 am

West Lafayette Public Library

Adults

Melt Pendant Necklace

Craft Sessions

December 7, 10:30 am

December 13, 6 pm

Each month, join one of two sessions (morning or evening) to create an adult-level craft.

Creativity Lab Arts Series:

Winter Watercolor

December 11, 2:30 pm

An art workshop for adults and teens with local watercolorist Rena Brouwer.

WALLA Film Series:

A Bush Christmas

December 12, 6:30 pm

WALLA selects a film each month to view and have a discussion afterwards. 

Diamond Painting

December 18, 2 pm

From beginners to diamond painting experts, all are welcome to join this session. Pick from a variety of designs.

Jigsaw Puzzlers

December 20, 6 pm

Like to solve jigsaw puzzles? Join others to work on a puzzle together - and bring some to swap!

Wolf Park

Howliday Howl Night

December 17, 5 pm

Spend your December Saturday night at a Howliday Howl Night at Wolf Park! Enjoy hot chocolate with Santa under the holiday lights! Howl with our wolves during our popular Howl Night program and get some holiday shopping done at our Howliday Gift Boutique! Learn More >>