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Arts Intersect
July 2022 E-news
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The Arts Federation
Exhibitions On View July 1 - 29
Opening Reception: July 1, 6 - 8 pm
Reflections by the Jasper County Art League
Colorful Glass by Deb Achgill
Looking Out Windows by Danielle Gernhardt
My Life as a Nurse/Artist by Jean McVay
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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Yoga at the Museum
Wednesdays starting July 13, 4 pm
This gentle, slow-paced class helps students stretch and tone their muscles, release chronic tension, and cultivate calm and creativity. Read More >>
Friday Night Live featuring Sheeza
July 29, 7 pm
Join the Art Museum for live musical performances in the galleries on the last Friday of each month. Read More >>
Exhibitions Continuing through August 28
Coast to Coast by Leo Neufeld
As a contemporary realist landscape and portrait painter, Neufeld has created and exhibited his work from Coast to Coast and has completed numerous commissions. He currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Leo resided in West Lafayette, Indiana, from 1989 to 1994. Read More >>
Layering by Rob Millard-Mendez
Drawing from a deep well of classical and pop culture allusions, as well as fears, dreams, and current events, the artist crafts his distinctive assemblages from unexpected materials, visual puns, and wit. Read More >>
Exhibitions Continuing through September 18
Welcome Back! Art on the Wabash 2022 Preview Exhibit
Featuring arts and crafts by over 40 artists who have been juried into the 2022 art fair. Read More >>
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Artists' Own
Dan Miller's Birds of the Celery Bog
On View Through July 30
Reception: July 1, 6 - 8 pm
A captioned, photographic exploration of the birds in a West Lafayette wetland.
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Athens Arts Gallery
Splashing Colors
July 13 - 31
Reception: July 15, 6 - 8 pm
A captioned, photographic exploration of the birds in a West Lafayette wetland.
Read More >>
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Chapel Gallery
Fridays & Saturdays, 11 am - 5pm
Sundays, 1 - 5 pm
Chapel Gallery is a creative cooperative, offering a rotating display of works by regional artists. More info >>
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Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
Disney's Moana Jr.
July 29 - 30
At Lafayette Jefferson H.S.
Civic Youth Theatre presents a musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Read More >>
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Delphi Public Library
Mother Goose, Movies, and More!
July 1 - 31
Learn More >>
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Frankfort Community Public Library
July Events featuring kids art classes, storytimes, and more!
July 1 - 31
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General Lew Wallace Study & Museum
Hoosier Authors Book Club
July 7, 7 pm
The Hoosier Authors Book Club will discuss John Green's book The Anthropocene Reviewed. More Info >>
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The Haan Museum of Indiana Art
Hilary Eddy: Magical Realism
On View Through August 13
Featuring a major collection of paintings from Hilary Eddy’s “Magical Realism” series, this exhibition is extraordinary observations of the ordinary. Eddy’s earlier works are large, colorful, up-close images focusing on the smallest details of flowers. Her later work incorporates glass, and shows the wonder of reflected light and astounding colors. Three colorful abstract paintings by Ginny Moon will also be included in the exhibition. Read More >>
Self-Guided Tours
Wednesdays - Saturdays, 1- 4 pm
Explore the Haan Museum of Indiana Art and learn about the rich history of the Museum that was once a part of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. You’ll see amazing Hoosier paintings, unique ceramics, and eccentric sculptures, all while being surrounded by ornate American furniture. Read More >>
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Lafayette Area Gymnastics Club
Summer Dance Classes
Dance classes in jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop offered for students 2 and up. More Info >>
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Lafayette Writers' Studio
Writing Historical Fiction: A Crash Course
July 14, 7 pm
Virtual
Whether you’re exploring literary historical fiction for the first time, or are already a historical fiction writer seeking new tools, in this class we’ll cover the many innovative approaches possible when writing in this fascinating genre. Read More >>
Refuse to Be Done:
Rewriting and Revision at Every Stage
July 28, 7 pm
Virtual
In this interactive lecture, novelist Matt Bell details a practical and straightforward approach to writing fiction, focusing on specific tactics for generating a strong first draft of a novel. Read More >>
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Lisa Bliss Rush
Marks of a Maker
On View Through July 14
Blackford County Arts Center
This exhibition highlights the colored pencil and pastel works of Lisa Bliss Rush. Read More >>
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Monticello-Union Township Public Library
Broadway Art Show
July 29 - 30
The Broadway Art Show will be open to the public on Saturday, July 30 for patrons to browse and purchase unique beautiful pieces of art. Regional artists exhibiting their work, and the public will be able to enjoy a diversity of paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more. A special arts patron reception will be held on July 29 . Read More >>
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Prairie Arts Council
Art of Southeast Asia
On View Through July 7
Lillian Fendig Gallery
An exhibition of Southeast Asian indigenous art, including sculpture, textiles, puppets, and masks from Nepal, Indonesia, Bali, and more from the PAC's permanent collection. Read More >>
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Purdue Convocations
120th Season Launch Party
July 7, 5:30 pm
At Ripple & Co.
Raise a glass of complimentary champagne and enjoy light refreshments as we toast the launch of the 2022-23 season filled with Broadway hits, family shows, music, innovative theatre, and thought-provoking ideas. Read More >>
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Tippecanoe County
Public Library
July Events
Lunch & A Movie
July 6, noon
@ Wyandotte Branch
Live Action Oregon Trail
July 12, 2 pm
@ Downtown Branch
Family Fun Night: Narwhals
July 12, 6:30 pm
@ Wyandotte Branch
Magician Rusty Ammerman
July 15
@ Downtown Branch
10:30 am & 2 pm
Juggler Paul Kelly
July 21, 10:30 am & 2 pm
@ Downtown Branch
Harry Potter Magical Journeys Birthday Party
July 26, 2 pm
@ Downtown Branch
Families
Stories Under the Sculpture
@ Downtown Branch
Wednesdays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Books in the Nook
@ Wyandotte Branch
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Fridays at 11 am
Finale! Roz Puppets
July 28
10:30 am @ Downtown Branch
2 pm @ Klondike Branch
July 29
10:30 am @ Wyandotte Branch
2 pm @ Wea Prairie Branch
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Sidewalk Chalk Drop-In
July 12, 10:15 am
@ Wea Prairie Branch
Giant Twister
July 20, 2 pm - Kids
July 20, 3 pm - Teens
@ Wyandotte Branch
Ocean Origami
July 27, 2 pm
@Wyandotte Branch
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons
@ Klondike Branch
July 12, 4:30 & 6pm
Jellyfish Painting
July 13, 2 pm
@Wyandotte Branch
Creative Writing Workshop
@ Klondike Branch
July 13, 4:30 pm
July 27, 4:30 pm
Adults
The Sweet and Spicy
Romance Book Club
@ Klondike Branch
June 13, 6:30 pm
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Group
@ Wyandotte Branch
June 21, 6:30 pm
Eclectic Book Group
@ Downtown Branch
June 16, 10 am
Murder By the Book
@ Wyandotte Branch
June 22, 10:15 am
See Full TCPL Calendar Here>>
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West Lafayette Public Library
July Events
Families
Sunshine Storytime
Tuesdays at Fresh Thyme (WL)
9:10 am
Lapsit Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 am and 11:15 am
Starbright Storytime
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Music & Fun
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Teens
"Nailed It" Contest
July 20, noon
Join our Jaws-themed Nailed It style contest! Library program for teens 7th grade and older.
Ride the Waves Mood Journal
July 27, noon
Life can be an ocean. Create a mood tracker and journal to help you ride the waves. Library program for teens 7th grade and older.
Cookie Decorating
June 29, noon
Decorate an ocean-themed cookie with the guidance of Golden Apple winner Chef Young!
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Adults
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
July 5, 6 pm
Think you can solve a jigsaw puzzle quickly? Put your skills to the test! Join as an individual or as a team and race to be the first to assemble a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Soap Making Craft
July 12, 6 pm
Make your own ocean-themed soap in our new Creativity Lab!
Indoor Container Gardening
July 19, 6 pm
In this session, led by Dr. Pat Williams (Purdue Extension), we will talk about the basics of what types of edible plants can be successfully grown indoors.
Books in Film:
Where the Crawdads Sing
July 26, 6 pm
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens has been adapted for the big screen this July. Pick up a copy of the book at the 2nd floor desk beginning July 1st, watch the film on your own, then join us for a discussion.
See the full calendar >>
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Wolf Park
Picnic with the Pack
July 2, 4:30 pm
Kick back on a blanket, grab a bite to eat & enjoy the music. Hit the trail to watch our resident animal ambassadors enjoy a summer treat. Read More >>
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