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Arts Intersect
May 2025 Events
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The Arts Federation
May Gallery Exhibitions
May 2-30, 2025
Opening Reception from 6-8 PM on May 2, 2025
638 North Street Lafayette, IN 47901
Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions. Weaver&Wolinsky's exhibition “Chromaphone: An Interactive Exploration of Color, Sound, and Motion” in the Mary Ellen Lovell Gallery, Quilting Connection's exhibition "Lafayette Quilters at the Bicentennial", in the Robert B. & Patricia Peyton Truitt Gallery, and Sadie's exhibition "Silent Echoes", in the Wabash National Gallery.
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May 11, 2025 - Kelsey Greeson Project with several guest artists will be returning to play a concert at the TAF Theatre at 7 pm. Kelsey Greeson Project includes Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey, and Courtney Von Drehle. The group collaborates once a year to host this event.
Info about tickets will be available here: https://vickiemarismusic.com
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Artists' Own
“Everything in His Season”
An Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Lavinia Hale
Artists’ Own Gallery, 518 Main St., Lafayette, IN, Runs May 16-July 12
Opening Reception, May 16, 6-9 pm.
This solo exhibit captures the essence of seasons, both in nature and life, many from plein air painting. The exhibition will be a collection of poetic nature scenes painted and inspired by the Indiana landscape, largely in the west central region.
This follows the Artists’ Own Member Show which ends May 10.
This show will run from May 16-July 12 at Artists’ Own, 518 Main St., Lafayette. The opening reception is May 16 from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Gallery Walk Downtown.
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BMFX Wrestling
Wrestling Is
May 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
More talent drops for Sunday, May 18th’s “Wrestling Is!”:
BMFX Wrestling Power Elite Tag Team Champions MV Pete and Creed Costello, and introducing another rising star all the way from Mexico, Alan Golden!
Check out their Facebook to stay updated!
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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Opening Reception for SAQA & Bonnie Stahlecker Exhibits
May 2, 2025, 6:00 PM
Join us on May 2nd at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette for a special double-feature opening reception! We're excited to showcase two captivating exhibits: A Drop of Emerald Poison from the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and Living on the Outer Edge of Hope by Bonnie Stahlecker. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres, generously provided by the Art League, and meet the artists behind the work.
A Drop of Emerald Poison features works from the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt as a fine art medium. SAQA's innovative collection highlights the creative use of fabric and stitching to create thought-provoking, layered works.
Living on the Outer Edge of Hope by Bonnie Stahlecker is a deeply personal exhibition inspired by her journey of anticipation and resilience. Using the boat shape as a metaphor, Bonnie’s work reflects both the optimism and struggles of navigating through challenging times, with pieces that explore themes of hope, resistance, and transformation.
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Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
Urinetown, The Musical
May 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
Sponsored by SmartDigs and Billy Brand
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Lafayette Ballet Company
WONDER
May 20, 2025, 7:30 PM
Lafayette Country Club, Lafayette, IN
FÊTE de l'Horloge from Coppélia. (25 minutes) - This ballet dates from the mid 19th Century and is a treasure trove of beautiful music, subtle choreography and lush imagery. The young students of the Lafayette Ballet School are included in this celebration, to take pride in the tradition and to shine in the spotlight of accomplishment. Music by Léo Delibes. Choreography after Arthur Saint-Léon by Sandra Peticolas, Lisa Douglas, and Laura Moffat.
WONDER (35 minutes)
The world is in a period of turmoil. This ballet confronts this unrest with the opening of a Requiem by Borodin, and continuing with sources of both joy and struggle. It is a contemporary piece using the power of the group to portray our loss, our yearnings, our power of connection, and ultimately the wonder of the world. It is especially poignant in the presentations by our young dancers who themselves are on the brink of discovery. We wish them to find expression through their art and their work together. Music by Borodin, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and Paderewski.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT LAFAYETTEBALLETCO@GMAIL.COM
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Lafayette Master Chorale
60th Anniversary Gala
May 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Lafayette Country Club, Lafayette, IN
Join the Lafayette Master Chorale as we celebrate 60 Years of Choral Singing! On Friday, May 2, we will gather at the Lafayette Country Club for an evening of celebration, starting with a social hour, followed by an evening of musical entertainment. Doors open at 7 p.m.; snacks and beverages provided.
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Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
Born This Way
May 17, 2025, 7:30 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tchaikovsky’s final Symphony No. 6 summarizes his struggles and joys, accompanied by projections of his diary excerpts. Lili Boulanger’s unique take on Impressionism and Valerie Coleman’s triumphant "Umoja" (Swahili for “Unity”) round out the evening, honoring the resilience of artists who express their true selves.
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Long Center for the Performing Arts
Jeff Allen
May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
Jeff Allen combines clean, hilarious humor like no other comedian working today. Allen has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Amazon, Dry Bar Comedy, and numerous other networks and shows. With almost a billion video views on YouTube and Facebook, he is the best at what he does – making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people.
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Purdue University Orchestra & Philharmonic Orchestra
May 2, and 3 2025, 7:30 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
Come enjoy a free concert from Purdue Bands and Orchestras!
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Colton Dixon
May 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.”
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YWCA: Y-Dance Recital
May 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
We are so excited to look back on the last 20+ years at the annual Y-Dance Recital. Come join us as we enter into the hysteria of Y-Dance history and join the fun of all things Y-Dance!
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Wabash Valley Youth Symphony
May 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
The WVYS was founded in 2000 by Mrs. Regan Eckstein. Students come from Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. It has grown to over 80 students playing a variety of instruments, including strings, wind, brass, and percussion. Students meet for two hours every week through the school year, and these rehearsals culminate in three concerts which are free and open to the public.
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Mom & Pop Productions
Musical Performance: CoyoteBear (Americana)
May 6, 2025 6:00 PM
People's Brewing Company, 2006 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
CoyoteBear returns with his band to People's Brewing Tuesday, May 6th!
Two sets as they perform from their vast catalog of homegrown Folk, Blues, and rock & roll.
Doors 5 pm / Music 6 pm / 21+ / $10ADV / $12DOS
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Musical Performance: Buffalo Nichols (Blues/Folk)
May 13, 2025 6:00 PM
People's Brewing Company, 2006 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Carl "Buffalo' Nichols performs at People's Brewing Company on Tuesday May 13th!
Carl's old duo Nichol and Rose performed for us several times in years passed and he's been super busy touring the country supporting his newest solo album out on Fat Possum Records! I am so excited to final present him at People's again with this new project!
Doors 5pm / music 6pm / 21+ / $15ADV
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Musical Performance: Matt Woods With Kyle Keller (Americana)
May 20, 2025 6:00 PM
People's Brewing Company, 2006 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Matt Woods returns with special guest Kyle Keller for an amazing night of stories and songs at People's Brewing in Lafayette, IN!
Tuesday May 20th, 2025
Doors 5PM | Music 6PM | $10 | 21+
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Punk vs. Metal BBQ VI
May 25, 2025 6:00 PM
People's Brewing Company, 2006 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Punk vs Metal BBQ returns Sunday, May 25th (the Day before Memorial Day)! Come hang out with us for our 6th annual event! We've got Lollygagger, Pigmale Brains, The Mound Builders, and Yesterday's Chips! DJ Circle T will be spinning all the finest Punk and Metal you can shake a fist at!
Specially curated BBQ menu will again be available.
$20 ADV / $25 DOS / Doors 6 pm / Music 7 pm
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Musical Performance: Heather REdman and the Reputation (Soul/Garage Rock)
May 31, 2025 7:00 PM
People's Brewing Company, 2006 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
Punk vs Metal BBQ returns Sunday, May 25th (the Day before Memorial Day)! Come hang out with us for our 6th annual event! We've got Lollygagger, Pigmale Brains, The Mound Builders, and Yesterday's Chips! DJ Circle T will be spinning all the finest Punk and Metal you can shake a fist at!
Specially curated BBQ menu will again be available.
$20 ADV / $25 DOS / Doors 6 pm / Music 7 pm
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Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society
Jazz Concert
May 4, 2025, 4:00 PM
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette, IN
A jazz concert featuring Indiana composers, with musicians Mo Trout, Jarrard Harris, Scott Pazera, Judd Danby and Drew Cox.
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Drop in with your babies and toddlers for sensory play! Littles will explore the wonders of their senses at different activity stations.
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The puppets and stuffies have decided they want to tell their own stories. Join them for their special storytime.
Wednesday, May 14 @ 6:30 pm.
Thursday, May 15 @ 10:30 am
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Road crew needed. Help us design Tape Town. Bring your toy car or borrow one of ours, grab some tape, and connect the different parts of town from the car wash to the library, to the grocery store, and more.
Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, May 22 from 10 am-12 pm
No registration required.
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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!
May 7: Amateur Cryptologists
May 14: Tabletop Roleplaying Game
May 21: Doodle Day
May 28: Game Day
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