Arts Intersect E-News: June 2025

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June 2025 Events

The Arts Federation

Imagine a world without art: no vibrant murals to brighten our streets, no engaging performances to inspire, and no creative classes for our youth. The Arts Federation serves 14 counties in Indiana, including Tippecanoe County, ensuring that individuals of all ages have opportunities to explore their creativity. With every ticket purchased for the TASTE, you are directly contributing to free art classes for both youth and adults, providing instruments and repairs for kids who might otherwise never have the chance to express themselves musically, and funding public art installations that can transform our neighborhoods.

Your support helps cultivate not just individual artists but whole communities, fostering a sense of belonging and inspiration. Imagine the joy of a child picking up an instrument for the first time or the beauty of a stunning mural bringing life to a public space. These experiences are made possible because of generous supporters like you.

By attending the TASTE of Tippecanoe, you’re not just enjoying a wonderful event; you’re actively making a difference in the lives of those around you. Join us in celebrating and supporting the arts! Get your tickets today and be a part of something truly impactful for our community.

The Arts Federation

June Gallery Exhibitions

June 6 - July 2, 2025

Opening Reception from 6-8 PM on June 6, 2025

638 North Street Lafayette, IN 47901

Join us on June 6, 2025, from 6-8 pm to welcome three new exhibitions. Mary Ade will be presenting their exhibition "Imaginal" in the the Mary Ellen Lovell Gallery, Zoe Nicole Nielsen's exhibition, "The Survival Of The Not-So-Fittest" in the Robert B. & Patricia Peyton Truitt Gallery. and Sloan Marshall will be presenting their exhibition "Soft Portals" in the Wabash National Gallery. There will be light refreshments, and it is free to the public!

Civic Players of Logansport

Young Frankenstein

June 20, 2025 7:30 PM

McHale Performing Arts Center, Logansport, IN

Civic Players of Logansport presents the musical verision of Mel Brooks classic, Young Frankenstein. Show dates are 6/20, 6/21, & 6/27 at 7:30pm and a matinee on 6/28 at 3:30pm. All shows will be at McHale Performing Arts Center at Logansport High School. Tickets are $15 General Admission.

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Seausical, The Musical: Curtains Up Camp

June 30, 2025, 9:30 AM

Jeff High School

Get ready to bounce, sing, and soar through the most fantastical summer adventure with Civic Youth Theatre! This July, we're whisking young performers away to the Jungle of Nool, the Circus McGurkus, and even to tiny planet of Who - where a whole universe of incredible characters await!

Seussical Jr:

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Young performers will:

- Learn showstopping musical numbers filled with whimsy and wonder

- Master jazzy dance moves and creative choreography

- Develop acting skills through playful character exploration of larger-than-life characters

- Make new friends in our theatrical company learning theatre games, movement exercises and creating out of this world props and costumes

- Be part of an unforgettable full-scale production

Aftercare available until 5pm (limited spaces available, email Benji@lafayettecivic.org to reserve aftercare space)

The 13th Annual Short Playfest

June 27, 2025, 7:30 PM

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette is set to present its 13th Annual Short Play Festival, a celebration of local talent and storytelling. This festival showcases a series of short plays written by Indiana residents, offering audiences a diverse range of theatrical experiences. From comedic sketches to thought-provoking dramas, the festival highlights the creativity and passion of the community's playwrights and performers. It's an opportunity to witness fresh, original works brought to life on stage, reflecting the vibrant arts scene of Greater Lafayette.

This event is brought to you by Hippensteel Funeral Home.

Pay $13 at the door or pay what you roll on the dice!

Dance Dynamics

Making Memories Annual Showcase

May 31, 2025 3:00 PM

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Afternoon of some of Lafayette and surrounding areas most talented youth. Leaping , tapping and bring to the local stage nationally recognized performances sharing the love of dance.

Tickets onsale now through the 31st and 30 mins into show !

General de Lafayette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

Rebecca Ball Historical Marker and Musical Event

June 14, 2025, 1:00 PM

Sacred Grounds, 724 Wabash Ave, Lafayette, IN

A Children's Old-Fashioned Box Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a historical marker dedication commemorating the history of Abolitionist Rebecca Ball and her role in the nearby "Rebel Hospital."

The Haan Museum Heart of Indiana Art

Afternoon Tea Tour: A Bicentennial Tea Party

June 8, 2025, 2:00 PM

The Haan Museum of Indiana Art

Please join us for a tea party filled with elegance, conversation, small bites, and custom blended teas by Te’Aqua.

One of two dazzling tea party events this year in correspondence with the City of Lafayette's Bicentennial Celebration.

Registration required; reserve your ticket now, availability limited.

The Haan Museum Heart of Indiana Art

STEAM at The Museum: Summer Camp for Middle School Kids

June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM

The Haan Museum of Indiana Art

STEAM at the Museum offers camp experiences for middle-schoolers that foster understanding and appreciation of how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are interconnected.

Activities include:

Daily games & design challenges

Interactive museum experiences

Surprise guests

In-depth creative workshops

Featuring a Sculpture Exhibit of Campers’ final projects in The Haan Museum‘s Sculpture Garden - open to families, visitors, and friends Campers then take their masterpieces home!

The Haan Museum Heart of Indiana Art

200 Years of Lafayette Art & Culture

200 Years of Lafayette Art and Culture, the Haan Museum’s third on-site exhibition of 2025, will coincide with the city of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Celebration, featuring a multi-genre collection reflecting the city's 200 years of existence. The exhibition will include paintings, ceramics, sculptures, textiles, literature, and music, ranging from the historic to the contemporary.

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra

The B-Side, Track 6: Blown Away

June 12, 2025, 7:30 PM

The Rat Pak Venue

From classical charmers to pop favorites and patriotic anthems, this brass quintet – featuring Brian Hoover and Macy Stewart (trumpets), Sharon Weyser (French horn), Lawrence Lawhead (trombone), and William Schmidt (tuba) – is sure to leave you “Blown Away”.

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Home Free: On the Road with Home Free

June 27, 2025, 7:30 PM

Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN

All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up over 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 790+ MILLION views and over 1.8-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; 20 Top 10 Hits; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). With praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter, don't miss a night of the group's upbeat, Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony, and quick witted humor.

Long Center for the Performing Arts

The Little MErmen

June 20, 2025, 7:30 PM

Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN

The Little Mermen are the ultimate Disney tribute concert for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen and Encanto. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as characters from the films. The Little Mermen invite you to be their guest for a magical experience jam-packed with nostalgic fun & rockin’ sing-alongs!

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Steve Earle with special guest Max Gomez

June 18, 2025, 7:00 PM

Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN

Steve Earle is best known for his country music and rock 'n' roll-tinged "alt-country." He is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. The year 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY Awards. His subsequent albums have been equally successful, with hit singles such as "Copperhead Road" and "Ellis Unit One" topping the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Buster Keaton's Sherlock Soundtracked with R.E.M

June 6, 2025, 7:00 PM

Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN

Fresh off the pairing of Radiohead albums with screenings of Nosferatu, Blue Starlite Entertainment’s Silents Synced series has announced the next installment featuring R.E.M.’s music. Beginning in February 2025, the band’s albums Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi will be used to soundtrack screenings of the 1924 Buster Keaton comedy Sherlock Jr

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

June 5, 2025, 7:30 PM

Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage

The comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials over the years, and he has recently released his 6th stand-up special, Tom Papa: Home Free as a Netflix Original October 29th. Papa holds nothing back in his third Netflix special as his kids are finally out of the house and it's just him, his wife and a bunch of animals ready to return to their glory days. Tom has seen a lot over the years from close calls with a pachinko ball to late night 7-Eleven runs and he's sharing all his thoughts as he parties on into the next stage of life. His other critically acclaimed specials include What A Day!, Tom Papa: You're Doing Great!, Human Mule, Freaked Out and Tom Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie.

Mom & Pop Productions

Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering 2025

June 27, 2025, 7:00 PM

200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battleground, IN

Join us June 27th through the 29th at the Tippecanoe Battle Field in Battle Ground, IN as The Indiana Fiddlers Gathering is back to celebrate its 53rd year! Full lineup and other festival highlights can be found on ticket link.

Jun 27, 2025

07:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Jun 28, 2025

09:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Jun 29, 2025

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Get Your Tickets!

Amy Lavere and Will sexton

June 24, 2025, 6:00 PM

People's Brewing Co.

Amy Lavere and Will Sexton return to People's Brewing Company Tuesday June 24th!

Doors 5pm / Music 6pm / $15ADV / $20DOS / 21+

Get Your Tickets!

Johnny Mullenax (Bluegrass/Americana)

June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM

People's Brewing Co.

The Johnny Mullenax Band arrives just in time for patio weather!! He'll be bringing his 6 piece band from Tulsa as they blow the doors off People's Brewing with their high energy, electrified sound that seamlessly blends, Bluegrass, Rock&Roll, and Soul!

Doors 6pm / music 7pm / 21+ / $12ADV

Get Your Tickets!

The Dead Strings

June 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

People's Brewing Co.

The Dead Strings are an Indiana original Bluegrass group composed of veteran pickers Bobby Jenkins, Tobe Woodrough, Josh Woods, Evan Wilson, and Josh Coffey. They return to People's Brewing on Tuesday June 10th

Doors 6pm / music 7pm / $10 / 21+

Get Your Tickets!

Bleu Django (Hot Club Jazz)

June 3, 2025, 6:00 PM

People's Brewing Co.

Bleu Django returns to People's Brewing Company for our Tuesday night series! Don't miss this amazing Indiana quintet who are among some of the best acoustic players Indiana has to offer!

Doors 6pm | Music 7pm | $12ADV | 21+

Get Your Tickets!

Monon Civic Preservation Society

Monon Food Fest

June 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

Downtown Monon, IN

Food Fest: Food trucks and tents, fireman biscuits and gravy breakfast; ice cream and strawberry shortcake; craft vendors, childrens' games, dunk tank, barrel train ride, pony rides and petting zoo, car show; entertainment stage: Warranted 10:15 AM, Kyle Bledsoe 11:45 AM, Dulcimer Gathering 12:30 PM, Scott Greeson Trio 1:30 PM, Relyx 3:30 PM; Beth Cummins Pupper show 2:45 Monon Theatre

Learn more on Facebook - All Aboard Monon Main Street

Red Barn Summer Theatre

The Cottage

June 25, 2025, 7:30 PM

Red Barn Summer Theatre

A comedy behind closed doors by Sandy Rustin

With a tip of the hat to Noël Coward, The Cottage offers endless laughs, hilarious twists, daring physical comedy, and a happy ending for lovers everywhere.

Sponsored by Zachary's Confections

Red Barn Summer Theatre

Leading Ladies

June 11, 2025, 7:30 PM

Red Barn Summer Theatre

'LEADING LADIES' Sponsored by The Farmers Bank A comedy of improvised identities by Ken Ludwig. In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon OverBuffalo, two down-on-their-luck English Shakespearean actors masquerade as “Maxine and Stephanie” to claim an old Americanlady's fortune.

Red Barn Summer Kickoff!

June 1, 2025, 2:00 PM

Red Barn Summer Theatre

You are cordially invited to attend a festive gala celebrating the return of Summer and the beginning of a brand new season of the Red Barn Summer Theatre. Casual dress is expected. The “casual-er,” the better.

So we’re having a party. The Red Barn, with an assist from The Design Hub, is having a celebration, and we want YOU to come. We call this open house our “Summer Kick-Off” and it will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 1st, on the beautiful grounds of the Barn. And inside the Barn. But mostly outside.

It will be fun. Here’s why. The new members of our 2025 Company will be there. You can meet them if you like. They’ll probably be wearing red t-shirts. You can get a guided tour of the Red Barn, led by Artistic Director Michael Taylor. You can purchase or pick up tickets because Stacey and Ellen will have our Box Office open for the first time this year.

You can walk around the theatre and select your favorite seat. You can buy a delicious slice from the Bruno’s Pizza Truck or some beautiful, sweet treats from the Carmelot tent. Both are wonderful, popular Frankfort businesses. Shop Local!

Barntender Lisa will open the Cellar to offer a selection of wines from Hopwood Winery of Zionsville and cold beer from Sun King of Indianapolis. Playing on the Heather’s Flowers Music Stage will be the popular local duo, with the local name Gem City Drifters.

So come out, mingle, bring a picnic if you want, listen to some good music, and enjoy an afternoon in the country, at the Red Barn.

Holman Branch Library (Downtown)

DIY Suncatchers

Join us and express your creativity making sun-catchers to Color Our World!

Bad Art Afternoon

Would the Mona Lisa have more style with blue hair? Should a spaceship be in van Gogh's Starry Night? For Bad Art Afternoon, choose a famous painting and put your own spin on it! No registration required.

Teen Scene

Calling all teens! Join us every Wednesday at 4:30 PM for activities, games, crafts, or just to hang out. Just for teens in grades 6-12. See you at the Scene!

June

6/4 – Coloring Our World

6/11 – DIY Book Binding

6/18 – Out of this World

6/25 – 90s Crafts

One Size Fits All Improv Comedy

Local comedy group One Size Fits All will be performing a one of a kind improv show for all ages! Reserve tickets starting July 16, Call 765-429-0119.

Charlie The Noise Guy

Hear funny stories that come to life with realistic sound effects just from Charlie! Free tickets available Monday, June 23. Call 765-429-0119 (Holman) or 765-463-5893 (Klondike) to reserve.

Music with Jeanie B

Dance and sing with Jeanie B! With music from her six children’s albums, your toes are sure to tap along to the music in this interactive show. Free tickets available Monday, June 2nd. Call 765-429-0119 to reserve.

The Weather Station

Exhibition "Aerial Mo(u)rning"

5/16 - 6/21, 2025

658 Main Street, Suite 212, Lafayette, IN

The Weather Stations presents Aerial Mo(u)rning, a solo exhibition by Dayton-based artist Ashley Jude Jonas.

Jonas' found object sculptures, ceramics, and collages incorporate both objects and weather from her late father's Key west, Florida home in order to occupy an aerial perspective on grief, mourning, and mornings. While deeply personal, Jonas' project speaks directly to universal experiences of loss, as well as the ways these moments are mediated through place.

On view Fridays/Saturdays from 12-4, through June 21.

West Lafayette Public Library

Summer Reading Kickoff!

June 1, 2025 1:00 PM

Chauncey Plaza

The West Lafayette Public Library celebrates a colorful summer beginning on Chauncey Plaza - between the Library and WL City Hall. Help us Color Our World at our fun kickoff event.

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