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Arts Intersect
October 2024 Events
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October Exhibition
Opening Reception: October 4, 6 - 8 PM
Exhibitions on view: October 4 - 25
Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions. Bowie Thompson's “The Rainbow Staircase” in the Mary Ellen Lovell Gallery, Jessica Billey's exhibition "People Who Live Alone" in the Robert B. & Patricia Peyton Truitt Gallery, and Nicholas Burrowes's exhibition "Selections from Home" in the Wabash National Gallery.
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Songwriter's Association of Mid-North Indiana
Concert Showcase!
October 5, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
At The Arts Federation, 638 North St. Lafayette, IN
Looking to see some live music for free? Well come on over to TAF on October 5 to see local talent rock your socks off.
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The Arts Federation
Creating with Nature - Adult Art Class!
At The Arts Federation, 638 North St. Lafayette, IN
Classes Begin October 13, 2024
Join us for an 8-week session of found art classes with Lilwen Jones! In this class you’ll learn how to identify and create with native plants and flowers. How to turn their petals into beads. The differences between pressing and drying, and their respective benefits. How to create jewelry from local rocks and more! This course is all about training your eye to see the hidden art in nature. While also teaching you how to respectfully forage and create with the many unique materials found within the prairies, creeks, and forests of our home.
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The Arts Federation + Tippecanoe County Public Library
Library Walking Tour
Beginning at The Arts Federation at 638 North St.
October 16, 2024 6:00 PM
As TCPL celebrates the end of renovations to the Downtown library, join us as we take a walking tour from the former Wells Library back to the Downtown library. Explore the locations of previous libraries in Lafayette, and afterward enjoy a reception featuring historic library photos and artifacts. Tour will start at the Wells Community Cultural Center, located at 638 North Street.
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Indiana Filmmakers Network
Halloween Spooktacular
at The Arts Federation at 638 North St.
October 18, 2024 6:00-12 PM
FREE - October, Friday the 18th, Lafayette IFN Hub - Indiana Filmmakers Network's Sixteenth Annual Halloween Spooktacular Mini-Con will be held at the The Arts Federation, 6:00-9pm / Spooky Karaoke 9:30-Midnight. **
Open to the public, filmmakers, cinematic artists, and creatives of all kinds!
Featuring SFX Makeup Artists, Wardrobe and Costume Designers, Horror Film Composers. Paranormal Investigators, Live Demonstrations, Tarot & Palm Readings, Scary Short Films, Food & Beverages, Karaoke and Much More!!!
Attendees that may be interested in dressing up, bringing and presenting their art, props, design work, films, their own horror-related items & stories, are highly encouraged to do so. Also, please feel free to bring snacks & treats to share with the group.
Make sure to save the date... Please like, share, and invite others to this FREE Spooktacular event. Thank you!
Indiana Filmmakers Network Inc. is a statewide 501c3 non-profit organization helping connect Indiana's Creative Community. You can learn more about IFN by attending one of our free monthly meetings statewide and at: www.indianafilmmakers.org
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Artists' Own
My Favorite Things, New Work by Sherri McGlothlin
September 20 - November 1, 2024
Artists' Own Gallery & Fine Gifts
518 Main St. Lafayette, IN
My Favorite Things, New Work by Sherri McGlothin
Opening Sept. 20 6-9 p.m. at Artists' Own Gallery, 518 Main St., Lafayette in conjunction with the Gallery Walk Downtown. This show runs Sept. 20-Nov.1.
"Sometimes making art is hard, emotional work. This art is all about being happy. These are some of my favorite things."
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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Opening Reception for Rena Brouwer: Aware the Worlds Around Me
October 18, 2024 6:00 PM
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Join us on October 18th at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette for this opening reception! We are excited to showcase the expressive Rena Brouwer Aware: The World Around Me. Experience artworks that balance realistic and abstract elements before they open to the general public over complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
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Surrealist Costume Ball
October 19, 2024 7:40 PM
717 Columbia St. Lafayette, IN
In the newly renovated Fitzgerald House
André Breton, who published The Surrealist Manifesto in 1924, wrote that Surrealism was a means of reuniting conscious and unconscious realms of experience so completely that the world of dream and fantasy would be joined to the everyday rational world in “an absolute reality, a surreality.”
Step into an unforgettable night of enchantment and mystery at the historic Fitzgerald House on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. Be one of the first to see the newly renovated space...with a twist. The house will be completely transformed to create a scene plucked from your most delicious dreams. Come in costume for a Surreal night featuring mesmerizing tarot readings, mind-bending magic, a silent disco that will get you moving, and so much more! With culinary creations and elixirs that enrapture as well as delight, it's destined to be a night from your daydreams.
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BMFX Wrestling
Growl-O-Ween Grind
October 20, 2024, 4:00 PM
Wea Rec Center - 2000 Wea School Road, Lafayette, IN
First match announcement for Sunday October 20th’s “Growl-O-Ween Grind”:
Indy Superstar Draven Lee challenges OVW/ Netflix Star Big Whiskey Jared Kripke for the BMFX Grande All Invitational Championship!
It’s about to get SPOOKY!
Check out their Facebook to stay updated!
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Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
Tour of Terror
Civic Theatre of Lafayette, Lafayette IN
October 25, 2024, 5:00 PM
Originally written and researched by Barry Schreier
A tour of spooky and authentic Lafayette history is making its return to the downtown area. In partnership with the Wabash Valley Trust for Historic Preservation, historical events are performed in the actual spots where history occurred. Join us for an immersive experience where you might just lose your head!
PG - 13 experience, parental guidance suggested.
$25 per person
Tickets are available at the door
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Civic Theatre of Logansport
Plan 9 from Outer Space & Night of the Living Dead Double Feature
McHael Performing Arts Center Logansport, IN
October 18, 2024, 7:30 PM
Civic Players of Logansport presents it's first DOUBLE FEATURE! Plan 9 from Outer Space is the first show followed by Night of the Living Dead. Just in time for the Halloween season. These cult classics are sure to entertain. October 18 & 19 at 7:30pm and October 20 at 2:30pm at McHale Performing Arts Center at Logansport High School.
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Delphi Public Library
Author Talk w/ Johnathan Janz
October 17, 2024 6:00 PM
Delphi Public Library
Join us for an author talk with the "spooktacular" Jonathan Janz!
Mr. Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has also been lauded by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. His ghost story The Siren and the Specter was selected as a Goodreads Choice nominee for Best Horror. Additionally, his novel Children of the Dark was chosen by Booklist as a Top Ten Horror Book of the Year.
Jonathan’s main interests are his wonderful wife and his three amazing children.
www.jonathanjanz.com
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Deno Dance Co.
Annual Concert 2024
September 28, 2024 7:30 PM
@ The Arts Federation
638 North St. Lafayette, IN
Join DDC for our 2024 annual concert located at The Arts Federation in Lafayette, Indiana. DDC will be showcasing new works and prior repertoire created by artists including Andrea Ridge, Nina Deno and others including local guest artists from the Greater Lafayette Dance Collective.
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Friends of the Frankfort Public Library
Brush strokes of Passion: A Journey of Beauty & Blessings Exhibition Reception
October 5, 2024, 1:00 PM
@ Frankfort Community Public Library
Join us Saturday, October 5 from 1-3pm in our Anna & Harlan Hubbard Gallery on the 2nd floor of the library. Work created by Sanda Davis-Johnston will be on display, with light refreshments served.
Sandra Davis-Johnston was a lifelong resident of Clinton County. Even though she was considered an Unsung Local Artist, she had painted several commissioned pieces through the years. She began her love of painting at a young age and she continued all throughout her life.
Her creative outlet was expressed through different mediums such as oils, acrylics, and pencil drawings. Sandra’s passion for painting was shown through beautiful landscapes, barn scenes, flowers, birds (especially cardinals) and pictures depicting her faith.
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Greater Lafayette Clay Guild
Potter's Market
October 26, 2024, 10:00 PM
@ YWCA 606 N. 6th Street Lafayette, IN
Come get your pottery fix and say thank you to the potters who supply the bowls for the YWCA/s Clay Bowl fund raiser since 2003!!
Every year hundreds of bowls are donated by The Greater Lafayette Clay Guild to raise money for the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program.
Pottery for any purpose and at any price point.
Get your gift giving needs taken care of early. And hey, get something nice for yourself. You deserve it!!
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Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
The B-Side, Track 3: They Call Us Mellow Cello
October 10, 2024 7:30 PM
The Rat Pak Venue
Dive into a timeless mix of classical and crossover tunes with a cello ensemble featuring LSO cellists Eric Edberg and Sara Wollan.
Innovative and informal, the B-Side nightclub series brings you up close and personal with LSO ensembles through concerts curated by the musicians themselves.
Doors open @ 6:30pm | Music starts @ 7:30pm
$15 general admission | Cash bar
All ages welcome | Run time: 1 hour (no intermission)
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Long Center for the Performing Arts
Bad Momz of Comedy
October 4, 2024, 7:30 PM
Lafayette Theatre, 600 Main St. Lafayette, IN
Enjoy a night of laughter, camaraderie, and a well-deserved break from adulting as Bad Momz of Comedy takes the stage! These talented comics prove that parenthood doesn`t mean losing your sense of humor. Whether you`re a mom, a dad, or someone who appreciates a good laugh, this show is for you.
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Luenell
October 18, 2024 8:00 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter.
Born in Tollette, Arkansas and raised in Oakland, Calif. Luenell, has been thrilling audiences with her brand of comedy for more than 30 years. As the eighth child of eight children, any lack of attention she may have received growing up as the baby in the family, she now gets plenty of it from her exuberant fans around the country. Luenell is one of the most sought-after and in demand female comics on the scene, currently headlining her own tour, titled “The Fresh Out of Favors Comedy Tour.”
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Monsters, Inc.
October 26, 2024 11:30 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
A little girl accidentally enters the land of monsters, where she befriends two creatures who work at a "scare factory." Billy Crystal and John Goodman lend their voices to this computer-animated comedy from the creators of "Toy Story."
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Wind Ensemble
October 3, 2024 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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Varsity, University & Collegiate Bands
October 13, 2024 2:30 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts
11 N Sixth St, Lafayette, IN
Come enjoy a free concert from Purdue Bands and Orchestras!
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Prairie Arts Council
JCAL Annual Member Show
October 4, 2024, 5:00 PM
Lilian Fendig Gallery, Renssalaer, IN
Prairie Arts Council Presents:
Jasper County Art League Annual Member Show
October 4th – 31st
Reception:
Friday, October 4th 6:30-8:00PM. Refreshments will be provided.
The annual Jasper County Art League member show, featuring many talented artists from around Jasper County.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays: 12pm - 4pm
Thursdays: 2pm - 6pm
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Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society
Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte
October 13, 2024, 4:00 PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
A rarely performed, scintillating piano quintet with reciter, telling the tale of Napoleon by setting the Byron poem to the music of Schoenberg. And a glorious, romantic piano quintet by Brahms.
Featuring the musicians: Melanie Clapies, violin, Colette Abel, violin, Amy Brandfonbrener, viola, Sophie Benn, cello, May Phang, piano, Oliver Worthington, reciter.
General Admission $15
College Student Admission $5
K-12 Admission is FREE
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Dancing Trolls, Spooky Bingo, And a Vampire Rom-Com Are Just Some Of The October Fun To Experience At Your Libraries. Teens play Ghostbuster Games, learn the animatronics of Five Nights @ Freddy’s Masks & test laboratory skills in a Willy Wonka Science session. Adults discuss the 2024 Big Read, walk through local library history, celebrate Oscar Wilde’s birthday & explore 2024 Medicare plans. Activities for all ages at four branches are free & open to the public. Questions? Go to https://tcpl.lib.in.us, call (765) 429-0113, or scan this QR code. | | |
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