The Arts Federation

Holiday Member Art Sale

Opening Reception: December 1, 6 - 8 pm

Exhibitions on view: December 1 - 20

The Arts Federation presents the 5th Annual Holiday Art Sale December 1- December 20, 2023. This annual three-week sale showcases the work of regional artists and gives the community a chance to shop for gifts in a relaxed environment.

TAF will have extended gallery hours for the holiday shopping season. Admission is free and all members of the community are invited to shop:

• Opening Reception: Friday, December 1, 6 - 8 pm
• Saturdays, December 2, 9 & 16: 11 am - 3 pm
• Monday - Thursdays, December 4-20: 9 am - 5 pm
• Fridays, December 8 & 15: 9 am - 6 pm

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TAF's CRAFTernoon: Make & Take Ornaments

December 16, 2023, 1-3 PM

The Arts Federation

Join The Arts Federation for the annual Holiday Family CRAFTernoon on Saturday, December 16, at 1 PM. Participants will decorate a glass ornament for the Make & Take art project!

This activity is suitable for children ages 5 and up with an adult. We provide all the supplies you will need to decorate an ornament and make a memory! Each ornament will be $5 and participants may decorate a maximum of two.

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WA/VASH

December 2, 2023, 6 PM

Tapawingo Park

A new festival called "Wa/vash" (Wabash Audiovisual) will showcase experimental audio-visual creators in the state of Indiana. The event is scheduled to take place on December 2nd from 7 PM to 10 PM at Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette. The festival will feature projects that explore the aesthetics of synesthesia by combining pulsating sounds with moving images. This free event is open to everyone and will showcase video projections along the Wabash River. Wa/vash will feature creators from Bloomington, Indianapolis, and Greater Lafayette.

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Angie Klink

Indiana Historical Society Holiday Author Fair

December 2, 2023, 12 PM

Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center

Angie Klink will be one of more than 60 authors at the Indiana Historical Society’s annual Holiday Author Fair where hundreds of books will be for sale and signed by the authors.

Klink will feature her books WBAA: 100 Years as the Voice of Purdue, Pledge and Promise: Celebrating the Bond and Heritage of Fraternity, Sorority, and Cooperative Life at Purdue University. Plus her children's books: Purdue Pete Finds His Hammer and I Found U.

Admission is included with general admission to the Indiana Historical Society. Author Fair book topics range from sports and biographies to youth historical fiction and politics along with, of course, a lot of Indiana history.

IHS members receive 10 percent off their entire Basile History Market purchase.Guests are encouraged to purchase admission tickets in advance. Admission includes IHS’s award-winning exhibits and Festival of Trees, with more than 75 elaborate trees decorating the building.

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Evaleen Stein: 100 Years Later Talk

December 13, 2023, 6:30 PM

Wea Prarie, Tippecanoe County Public Library

"Indiana's little-known literary light" is how local author Angie Klink described Evaleen Stein in a 2022 Indiana Historical Society article. Join her to learn about Stein, a lifelong Lafayette resident and nationally-known author, poet and artist who wrote 11 volumes of stories, three books of poetry and painted many landscapes and more.

Stein was an accomplished artist who studied at the Art institute of Chicago. One of her mentors and friends was James Whitcomb Riley. Angie Klink will tell her own story of applying for and obtaining an Indiana Historical Bureau historical marker to be placed at Stein's former home she named "Little House of Dreams" in 2024, 100 years after Stein's death.

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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

Opening Reception for Pamela Hignite's "I am. We are."

December 15, 2023, 6:00 PM

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette

Join us for Pamela Hignite's exhibition opening reception! Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.

Delve into the contemplative creations of Pamela Hignite, where each work invites introspection and reflection. Each piece is a testament to the transformative power of personal experiences, notably shaped by the artist's encounters with adversity in young adulthood, including the profound loss of stillborn twins.

Integrated into the essence of the artwork is an unconscious dialogue with the themes of birth and death, silently echoing the artist's journey of healing and introspection. The subtle nuances that emerged, unbeknownst to the creator during the artistic process, now reveal themselves in a dance of profound symbolism, infusing each creation with a universal resonance. Nature and the human figure serve as muses, guiding the artist's hands to craft sculptures that echo the raw, emotive energy found in the art of primitive cultures. These ancient influences breathe life into the pieces, imbuing them with spiritual significance and a timeless connection to the elemental forces that shape our existence.

Central to these works is the belief in the interconnectedness of all life. Drawing from a shared biological essence, the artist explores the cycles of existence—creation, life, death, decay, and the return to the earth. Her pieces spark thoughtful consideration, prompting viewers to engage with the profound themes she explores. Whether contemplating the intricacies of life, the nuances of emotion, or the mysteries of existence, Hignite's art catalyzes deep contemplation, challenging observers to explore the layers of meaning embedded within each composition.

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Athens Art Gallery

Magenta Magic

December 1, 2023, 10 AM

Athens Art Gallery - Crawfordsville, IN

Magenta Magic

Dec. 1 through Dec. 30

Come see the artwork of the various artists of Athens Arts Gallery on display through Dec. 30.

Last minute gifts? Make lovely original jewelry from old silver flatware with a class on Dec. 12, from either 1 to 3 PM or 6 to 8 PM.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM.

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Bindery Artist Studios

Silent Auction - Arne Kvaalen

December 15, 2023, 6:00 PM

Bindery Artist Studios

Join us for an evening of celebrating the life of Arne Kvaalen and have your last opportunity to purchase his work.

Guests will be able to view the remainder of his artwork and bid on site.

Email bids can be made at LaLaGallery.com under the contact tab.

Bindery Artists will be in their studios & Light refreshments will be served.

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Delphi Public Library

Coffee Beat presents: The Molter Brothers

December 8, 2023, 7:00 pm

Delphi Public Library-Mezzanine



Join us for a FREE evening of toe-tapping tunes! The Molter Brothers have been performing at a large variety of venues since 1988. Their blend of sax/guitar instrumentals and family vocal harmonies are a pleasant way to spend an evening.

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Greater Lafayette Dance Collective

Open Dance Class

December 3, 2023, 05:30 pm

The Arts Federation



Greater Lafayette Dance Collective (GLDC) is a community organization aimed at creating dance opportunities for adult movers in the Lafayette area.

GLDC invites you to join us for our open dance classes in December. These classes are open to all adult movers of any ability.

The schedule is as follows:

Sunday December 3rd at 5:30 PM

Sunday December 10th at 5:30 PM

Sunday December 17th at 5:30 PM

Each class will be held in the dance studio at the Wells Community Cultural Center, 638 North St, Lafayette, IN.

Dance styles taught for each class vary. Classes taught in the past include ballet technique, modern dance technique, dance improvisation, myo-fascial release and jazz dance.

Please contact us via email (gldancecollective@gmail.com) or follow our instagram page (@greaterlafayettedance)

for more details.

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Haan Museum of Indiana Art

Holidays at the Haan

November 24- December 30, 2023

Haan Museum of Indiana Art

“Holidays at the Haan” is a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit and enjoy a festive atmosphere. Marvel at beautifully decorated holiday trees, each with a unique theme and style. Enjoy the charm of model trains and bask in the warmth glow of twinkling holiday lights. Come to admire the collections of holiday ornaments from various cultures and explore the diversity of holiday traditions from around the world. The museum is a magical place to visit during the holiday season. Discover a place to create lasting memories and spend quality time together with loved ones during the holiday season.

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Lunch & Learn with Tanuja Sheth PhD

December 5, 2023 11:30 AM

Haan Museum of Indiana Art

Tanuja Sheth PhD will be presenting the December Lunch and Learn on how museums are vital to community and individual well-being. Museums offer spaces for contemplation and learning which are critical to positive mental health. Museums enhance economic vibrancy by attracting tourists and boosting local businesses. This interactive discussion will demonstrate how museums inspire creativity and activism and are invaluable hubs of culture, education and the overall health and vitality of communities

Registration is required by website or phone

$20 for non-members

$15 for museum members

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Johnson Rags Dance Club

December Ballroom Dance

December 9, 2023 7:30 PM

The Arts Federation

Ballroom dances 2nd Saturdays October-December and January-June

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Kokomo Symphonic Society

Symphonic Sounds of the Season

December 3, 2023 3:00 PM

Grace United Methodist Church

Looking for a way to warm up this winter? Look no further than the KSO's winter concert, featuring a stunning array of Christmas and winter holiday favorites. Let by the talented and charismatic Maestro Jose' Valencia, the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra promises a night of unforgettable music and memories. So, grab your family and friends and join us for an evening of heartwarming melodies and holiday cheer.

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Lafayette Ballet Company

Yule Dances

December 20, 2023 7:30 PM

Lafayette Ballet Ballroom, 226 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN

YULE DANCES:

LOUISE'S NOTEBOOK (20 MINUTES) - Louise Farrenc was a 19th century French composer and the only female to be admitted to the faculty of the Conservatoire in Paris during the century. This is a whimsical look at her creative process with her "notes", naughty little children, who constantly disrupt her peace and creativity.

THE ENCHANTED FOREST (10 MINUTES) - The most glorious piece of music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet is the "snow scene". A piece of the ballet repertory that lives forever.

YULE DANCES (20 MINUTES) - This piece is an exploration of the many celebrations from the British Isles, France, Spain, and Germany that lift our spirits in the darkest of times.

Seating is free with a reservation

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Lafayette's Big Swing Band

Sleighin' The Holidays

December 15, 2023 8:00 PM

Rat Pak Venue

Sleighin' the Holidays with Lafayette's Big Swing Band - Dec 15 at Rat Pak Venue!

Full Bar and food may be brought in. Table seating and a great dance floor!

Optional Swing Dance Lesson at 7pm- $2.

Live Music at 8 pm $15.

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Lafayette Chamber Singers

Pastyme with Good Companye Concert

December 9, 2023 7:00 PM

Unitarian Universalist Church, Lafayette, IN

A feast of Medieval and Renaissance choral music from the Church, Court and Countryside. Free concert with a reception following.

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Lafayette Citizens Band

Winter Concert

December 16, 2023 2:00 PM

Harrison High School Auditorium

The Lafayette Citizens Band is presenting a rare winter concert. The music will be festive and the concert will be the best way to warm your soul in the chill of winter. The concert will feature Lafayette Citizens Band musicians and some very talented Harrison High School musicians under the direction of Matt Conaway. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds go towards the Harrison High School and Lafayette Citizens Band music programs.

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Lafayette Civic Theatre

A Christmas Story

December 7, 2023 7:30 PM

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Litle Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more!

Show Sponsor: PFCU

Opening Night Sponsors: Metronet & The Parthenon

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Lafayette Master Chorale

Festival of Carols

December 17, 2023 2:00 PM

First Baptist Church ( 411 N. Seventh St., Lafayette, IN)

Each December, the Lafayette Master Chorale & Children’s Choir comes together to share in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. Two performances, 2 and 4:30 p.m., will be filled with familiar readings and carols, brass and organ, shining light on a season filled with magic and love.

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Monticello Arts Beat

Artisan Spectacular

December 2, 2023 1:00 - 8:00 PM

The Bays: 120 W. Washington Street, Monticello IN

The Monticello Arts Beat is hosting their first annual Artisan Spectacular during the lighted Christmas parade on Saturday December 2nd from 1pm-8pm. All artisans are welcome! Crafters, photographers, painters, musicians, sculptors, welders, woodworkers, jewelers, etc! Showcase your talent and even have the opportunity to sell your items! The holiday season is quickly approaching. To enter, please email monticelloartsbeat@gmail.com. Not an artisan? Come check out the spectacular on December 2nd from 1pm-8pm!

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Prairie Arts Council

Celebrating Photography 2023

Opening Reception - December 1, 2023 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Lillian Fendig Gallery



Prairie Arts Council Presents:

“CELEBRATING PHOTOGRAPHY &

ARTIST LILIAN FENDIG”

November 30, 2023 – January 4, 2024

Reception:

Friday Dec. 1, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, awards at 7:00PM

Prairie Arts Council invites individuals of all ages to exhibit up to three photographs for an exhibition celebrating the medium of photography. All accepted entries are eligible for merit awards. Anyone from the region is welcome to enter their work.

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday 12pm – 4pm

Thursday 2pm – 6pm

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Purdue Musical Organizations

90th Annual Purdue Christmas Show

December 1, 2023, 07:30 PM

Elliot Hall of Music

This December, gather the whole family and celebrate 90 years of the Purdue Christmas Show! For nearly a century, this beloved holiday tradition has captivated audiences with its dazzling performances and heartwarming messages of love, hope, and unity. Watch the stage come alive in the historic Elliott Hall of Music as our incredible student talent perform beautiful secular and sacred music alongside a live orchestra.

To commemorate this historic run, concertgoers can expect festive favorites, sing-a-long carols, a special guest performance with Purdue Bands & Orchestras, and a few more surprises along the way.

All PMO ensembles perform in the Purdue Christmas Show, including the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, Purduettes, University Choir, Purdue Bells, and Heart & Soul. Members of the All-Campus & Community Chorale participate in the combined Vocalis choir, too!

Make this holiday season one to remember as we come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas!

**please note: this year's show's estimated runtime is two (2) hours**

2023 Dates:

Friday, December 1, 2023, 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 12:00 PM (Noon) - 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 2:00 PM

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Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society

Holiday Brass

December 10, 2023, 4:00 PM

St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette, IN

Bringing cheer with favorites of the season to the Greater Lafayette community.

Sponsored by University Place.

General Admission $15

College Admission $5

K-12 Admission is FREE

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The Weather Station

Postcards from Iceland

December 2, 2023, 12-4 PM

On View through December 23rd

658 Main Street, Suite 212, Lafayette, IN

The Weather Station is pleased to present Postcards from Iceland, a group exhibition of works on paper and photographs created during a August residency in Northern Iceland.

The exhibition, curated and installed by Brian Hitselberger, will feature a site-specific installation of mail art, risograph prints, and artifacts from from the Skagi peninsula and Myvatn region of Iceland.

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Wolf Park

Howlidays

December 9, 2023, 6:00 PM

Battle Ground Wolf Park

Join us for the festive Howliday Howl Nights at Wolf Park! Come meet Santa under the twinkling holiday lights, and howl with our wolves during our famous Howl Night program. It's a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the company of these magnificent animals. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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