It's August, art lovers! The end of summer is drawing near. But, not to worry! There are still plenty of art classes, theatre performances, and other events happening this month. We've got you covered to make your end of summer one that you will remember. Browse through the calendar of events to find the perfect summer arts outing for you! Also, check out our Arts Intersect calendar.
August 1st
Avenue Q
The Red Barn Theatre of Frankfort, Indiana presents the Tony Award winning musical, Avenue Q! Meet a group of 20-something puppets trying to find their way in the Big Apple. The show features plenty of show stopping numbers and laugh out loud humor. Performances are held on Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and plays on Sundays at 2 pm.
To purchase tickets, click here.
9 to 5: The Musical
The Crawfordsville Sugar Creek Players present 9 to 5: The Musical! Pushed to the boiling point by their supervisor, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do. Set in the 1980's, this hilarious musical is outrageous, thought provoking, and even a little romantic. Performances will be held beginning August 1st and continue until August 10th. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday performances are at 2 pm.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Murder at Cafe Noir
The most popular mystery dinner show in the country, Murder at Cafe Noir has delighted
audiences since its premiere in 1989. This forties detective story come to life features Rick Archer, P.I., out to find a curvaceous runaway on the forgotten island of Mustique, a place stuck in a black and white era. The audience votes twice on what they want Rick to do next and these decisions change the flow of this comic tribute to the Bogart era. The show runs August 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th.
**This is a fully integrated/interactive dinner show. Doors open at 6:30 and your theater experience begins! To buy tickets, click here!
Murder at Cafe Noir
The most popular mystery dinner show in the country, Murder at Cafe Noir has delighted
audiences since its premiere in 1989. This forties detective story come to life features Rick Archer, P.I., out to find a curvaceous runaway on the forgotten island of Mustique, a place stuck in a black and white era. The audience votes twice on what they want Rick to do next and these decisions change the flow of this comic tribute to the Bogart era. The show runs August 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th.
**This is a fully integrated/interactive dinner show. Doors open at 6:30 and your theater experience begins! To buy tickets, click here!
August 2nd
OUTfest
OUTfest, Lafayette’s annual pride festival hosted by Pride Lafayette, aims to increase public awareness of the LGBTI community in Lafayette and beyond, bring attention to LGBTI issues, provide resources, and celebrate diversity. The event will feature music, food, and other activities! The event will be held in downtown Lafayette from 4 pm-midnight.
For more information, visit the Outfest website.
14th Annual Cultural Summer Arts Classes for Adults and Children
Two and a half day classes will be held August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in river cane flutes, paddle-stamped pottery, trade silver, porcupine quill work, Iroquois beading, cattail weaving, steel-bladed knives and Great Lakes Native American culture. Children's classes are included also with 15 hours instruction. Pre-registration is required by July 25. $75 NCGLNAC members, $95 non-members. Contact Kay Neumayr at kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com or 765-426-3022.
August 3rd
Studio B Dance Auditions
Be a part of the first Studio b Dance Team! The objective of the Studio b dance team is to provide a team experience that will enhance the dancer's technical abilities, provide them with community performance opportunities, connect them to innovative choreographers and experienced professional dancers through convention workshops, and allow for growth as a performer with the critique that comes from a competitive setting. Students age 10-17 are welcome to audition.
August 4th
LaLa Gallery Tableware Fun Classes for Kids
Tableware classes for kids begin on August 4th and last until August 8th! For more information about the class, click here.
Artists' Own Doodle Wall
Bring your creative spirit to Artists’ Own between Aug 4-Sept 13th to draw or doodle on the free space interactive exhibit entitled Doodle on the Wall. No fee, paint supplies provided.
August 5th
No events listed.
August 6th
Art in the Park
Join Art in the Park at Memorial Island, located in Columbian Park, every other Wednesday during the summer art and music series as we enjoy local art, music, food and family fun. The event will be held on August 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Delphi Opera House Gallery Exhibit
Antique perfume bottles and pastels/oils of landscapes and still life will be on exhibit at the Delphi Opera House Gallery. With an artful eye for beauty, Ginny Emerson has been collecting antiqueperfume bottles for over 3 decades. Pam Newell will exhibit her beautiful impressionistic paintings. Theopening reception will be Wednesday, August 6 from 4:00-7:00 followed by the history and slide show of the perfume bottles presented by Elaine McConnell with photos by Alan McConnell in the "sanctuary" of the DOH2.
August 7th
Pottery Painting Workshop
The workshop will be held at the Max Tannenbaum Cultural Center in Crawfordsville at 6:30-8:30 pm on August 7th. Paint a summer theme on your ceramic items. Be crafty, be creative! Enjoy a cool pottery painting art class and escape the heat for an evening! Purchase price includes your item to paint, use of the glazes and the final firing in our kiln. Items can be picked up at the Rotary Jail Museum next to the Tannenbaum Cultural Center, during regular hours of operations Wednesday thru Saturday 10-5. Bring your paper ticket or pay at the door!
To register, click here.
To register, click here.
The Big Swing Band performs with Lafayette Citizens Band
Join the Lafayette Citizens' Band for a night of swing! The concert begins at 7:30 pm at Riehle Plaza. Admission is free!
August 8th
Fused Glass Workshop
This workshop will be held at the Max Tannenbaum Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana at 6:30-8:30 pm. Create small fused glass item or items of your choice! Sun catcher? Jewelry? Small bowl or plate? Nightlight? ($3 extra) You get to choose! If you want to create a medium or a large item, or include dichroic glass (and we have a new shipment!) you can simply pay to upgrade on site at the time of the class. Glass items can also be fitted with hooks for wall mounting, or magnets for decorative metal mounting!
To register, click here.
Girls' Night Out Art Class
A 'wine and canvas' event at Artists' Own in downtown Lafayette. Grab some girlfriends and enjoy time together creating and enjoying a glass of wine. The instructor will walk you through step by step. Wear paint friendly clothes.
Class size: minimum 5; maximum 15
Cost: $45/person, all supplies included for one painting (canvas, paint, aprons, wine and snacks)
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Kokomo Civic Theare presents Shakespeare's, "Twelfth Night". Brother and sister Viola and Sebastian, who look a great deal alike, are in a shipwreck, and both think the other dead. When she lands in a foreign country, Viola dresses as her brother and adopts the name Cesario, becoming trusted friend to the Count Orsino. Orsino is madly in love with the lady Olivia. He sends Cesario to do his wooing, and Olivia falls in love with the disguised maiden. Things get even more complicated when Sebastian surfaces in the area. With an ending that underlines that love can win out over all, Twelfth Night is funny, poignant, and an insightful take on the battle of the sexes. Performances will be held at Haven's auditorium at IUK University in Kokomo on August 8th-10th. For showtimes and ticket information, click here.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Kokomo Civic Theare presents Shakespeare's, "Twelfth Night". Brother and sister Viola and Sebastian, who look a great deal alike, are in a shipwreck, and both think the other dead. When she lands in a foreign country, Viola dresses as her brother and adopts the name Cesario, becoming trusted friend to the Count Orsino. Orsino is madly in love with the lady Olivia. He sends Cesario to do his wooing, and Olivia falls in love with the disguised maiden. Things get even more complicated when Sebastian surfaces in the area. With an ending that underlines that love can win out over all, Twelfth Night is funny, poignant, and an insightful take on the battle of the sexes. Performances will be held at Haven's auditorium at IUK University in Kokomo on August 8th-10th. For showtimes and ticket information, click here.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Myers Dinner Theatre presents "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. The play is set at a Catskills resort in the early 1960’s. It is the sweet, comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn, in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. Performances will be held August 8th-30th. For ticket information, click here.
August 9th
Friendship House Annual Bazaar and Bakesale
This event features crafts from local artisans, baked goods, a cake walk, raffles, door prizes, and much more! There will also be lunch available for sale. We are donating 10% of all sales to the Bauer Family Food Pantry. Other proceeds go towards events and activities for Friendship House residents. The event will be held at 10 am-2 pm at the Friendship House South Dining Room in West Lafayette. For more information, click here.
Mommy and Me Art Classes
This class will be offered twice and is designed for parent and child (ages 4-8) to enjoy the creative process together and learn a little about an artist's technique. No cleanup for you; just enjoy the process with your child. Two sessions will be offered at 10:30-12:00 pm and 1:00-2:30 pm at the Artists' Own studios on August 9th. For more information, click here.
Mosey for the Arts
Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community. Volunteers, downtown business owners, artists and musicians come together once a month from May through September to offer a free family friendly event that takes place right down the center of Main Street.
With three stages of music, outdoor food, beer, and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and hand made Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ's, belly dancers, and balloon animals.
The event will last from 6-11pm on August 9th!
Taste of Cass County
Logan's Landing presents the ninth annual Taste of Cass County on Saturday August 9th starting at 5 pm in downtown Logansport. Enjoy live music, food and drink from 15 local vendors, and a Kids Korner with games and prizes. Visit the website, for more information.
August 10th
No events listed.
August 11th
No events listed.
August 12th
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Prelude Project
Join current members of the LSO's Prelude Project to learn more about our growing young patrons' initiative. Check out the schedule of parties, behind the scenes experiences, and more planned for the season. Free to attend- munchies and your first beverage are on us! We encourage you to invite your under-50 friends, colleagues, neighbors, etc. to join us! Visit the event page for more information!
August 15th
Art Exhibit Opening and Reception
Make plans to join us at the Wells Community Cultural Center on August 15 for an opening reception! Come to the reception from 6:00-8:00 pm to meet the artists and see their work. The exhibition will run from August 15 through September 12.
August 16th
Summer Potter's Market
Enjoy shopping a wide range of handmade pottery at the YWCA on August 16! You'll see works by the Greater Lafayette Clay Guild potters and there's something for every budget. For more information, click here.
River City Grapes and Hops Fest
Attendees will have the opportunity to taste products from local breweries and vineyards. Music provided by the Knickerbocker Saloon. Food will be available for purchase from Sovereign Catering. All proceeds go to support the Tippecanoe County Historical Association's mission to create a sense of place in the present and propel us toward the future with hope and commitment through understanding of our past. The event lasts from 4-8 pm.
Click here for more information.
Athen's Art Gallery Workshop
Workshop for August: "pretty little blossoms" - painting story mandalas with Kelly Barton on
August 16, 10am -12:30pm, $45 includes all supplies (payable to Athens Arts). In this workshop, you will create a blossom. Kelly will guide you, building on each layer, creating a blossom rich in your own story. For artists on all levels. The event takes place at the Athen's Art Gallery in Crawfordsville.
Pysanky Workshop: The Art of Ukrainian Style Easter Eggs
Artists' Own will hold an egg painting class from 10:00-1:00 pm on August 16th. Pysankys are intricate colorful designs created on the egg shell through the layering of beeswax and dyes. The geometric shapes, floral and animal figures, and even the eggs, are steeped in symbolism. Over 2000 years ago, before the time of Christ, people decorated eggs believing that great powers were embodied in the egg. With the advent of Christianity, Easter eggs symbolized the Resurrection and a promise of eternal life. Legend has it that as long as pysankyare decorated, goodness will prevail over evil throughout the world. Participants will be introduced to the rich tranditions and history of the art of Pysanky. Using an egg shell (chicken, pre-blown and prepared), students will complete a simple star-burst design, with the traditional batik method using kistka, bees wax, dyes,and candle. For more info contact Susan at 219-869-0490; email: sjblubaugh@gmail.com
Participants: This workshop is a great parent and child activity. Adults and children over 10; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class size: minimum 3; maximum 12
Cost: $25/person, all supplies included.
Participants: This workshop is a great parent and child activity. Adults and children over 10; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class size: minimum 3; maximum 12
Cost: $25/person, all supplies included.
August 17th
No events listed.
August 18th
No events listed.
August 19th
No events listed.
August 20th
Art in the Park
August 20th is the last day of Art in the Park! Join Art in the Park at Memorial Island, located in Columbian Park, as we enjoy local art, music, food and family fun. The event will be held at 6:30-8:30 pm.
August 21st
Fused Glass Workshop
This workshop will be held at the Max Tannenbaum Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana at 6:30-8:30 pm on August 21st. Create small fused glass item or items of your choice! Sun catcher? Jewelry? Small bowl or plate? Nightlight? ($3 extra) You get to choose! If you want to create a medium or a large item, or include dichroic glass (and we have a new shipment!) you can simply pay to upgrade on site at the time of the class. Glass items can also be fitted with hooks for wall mounting, or magnets for decorative metal mounting!
To register, click here.
August 22nd
Pottery Painting Workshop
The workshop will be held at the Max Tannenbaum Cultural Center in Crawfordsville at 6:30-8:30 pm on August 21st. Paint a summer theme on your ceramic items. Be crafty, be creative! Enjoy a cool pottery painting art class and escape the heat for an evening! Purchase price includes your item to paint, use of the glazes and the final firing in our kiln. Items can be picked up at the Rotary Jail Museum next to the Tannenbaum Cultural Center, during regular hours of operations Wednesday thru Saturday 10-5. Bring your paper ticket or pay at the door!
To register, click here.
Jewelry Workshop
A jewelry design class will take place at Artists' Own in Lafayette on August 22nd at 6:30-8:00 pm. This class is a fun, design-your-own-jewelry opportunity! Glass artist Lisa Walsh will demonstrate her line of changeable bead jewelry, including bracelets, earrings, pendants, and rings. Participants will then have the opportunity to design pieces of their choice using her handmade flameworked glass beads. This versatile jewelry can then be redesigned anytime to match different outfits at home simply by changing the beads. For more info contact Lisa at 765-429-8535; email: Lisa@Abednegocreations.com.
Participants: Adults and Children over 10 years of age and older; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience is necessary.
Class size: minimum 3; maximum 20
Cost: $10/person, includes one changeable bead bracelet (or you may apply the $10 to a different piece of jewelry if you don't want a bracelet). Beads are additional, and range in price from $3-$15 each.
August 23rd
Beers Across the Wabash
Friends of Downtown is proud to present the 3rd Annual Beers Across the Wabash. Join us for a fantastic afternoon of sampling craft brews from 25-30 of Indiana's finest small breweries. The event will be held at the Reihle Plaza in downtown Lafayette on August 23rd at 2:00-6:00 pm. In addition to delicious beers, admission includes a commemorative sample cup and live entertainment by Zimdiana, The Flapjacks, Billy Brand and others throughout the afternoon. Look for homebrewing information and demonstrations from Tippecanoe Homebrewers Circle and Homebrewing Organization of Purdue Students. On-site food service will also be available for purchase from D&R Catering; Outpost Catering by Sgt. Prestons and The Lafayette Optimist Club.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival
Established in 2005, the Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival has quickly become one of the premier music festivals in Indiana. Incorporating local, regional and national touring acts, the Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival sets the stage for a unique community gathering with good times and good friends. Local brews and eateries add to the evening’s hip, upscale vibe. Join us for an intimate evening unlike any other. The event will be held in downtown Lafayette on August 23rd at 5:00 pm-midnight.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Taste of Montgomery County
The 8th Taste of Montgomery County comes to Crawfordsville on Saturday, August 23, 2014!
The Taste of Montgomery County is a panorama of sights, a symphony of sounds, and a festival of flavors that represent all that’s great about our little corner of the Midwest. Every year in late summer, restaurants, caterers and food vendors from throughout Montgomery County will gather on the shady, rolling hills of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum to showcase a huge variety of their tastiest treats and most mouthwatering morsels.To add some sound bites to the food bites, the Taste will also host three musical acts—live and direct from the heartland—that represent three different musical genres. From jazz to country, oldies to folk to rock and roll, the Taste features terrific tunes to satisfy almost every palate. The event will take place at 12:00 pm-10:00 pm.
All American Purdue Marching Band Show
Catch the debut of the 2014 “All-American” Marching Band at this great concert. Bring a lawn chair and be the first to see the best band in the land! The event will take place at Hull Field at 7:30 pm.
Haan Mansion Museum Tours
Two tours of the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art will be held on August 23rd. The tours will be held at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. More than an art museum, a tour of the mansion is truly a rare experience: fantastic furniture, wonderful art, and important porcelain in a historical setting on a grand scale. It's an experience you won't soon forget.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Glass Art Workshop
A Glass Art Workshop will take place at Artists' Own in Lafayette on August 23rd at 10:00 am-12:00 pm. In this class, participants will create their own treasure bead using the empty flameworked hollows handmade by Lisa. Participants pick a hollow of the size and color they want, then customize their bead with the filling, caps and dangles of their choice. The beads can be made into miniature ornaments, pendants, or fan pulls and come with a presentation case suitable for gift giving. A large array of fillings will be provided, but participants are also invited to bring their own tiny treasures from home. More information about this can be found at the website: Abednegocreations.com. No torch or flame is involved for this class, but participants will see a short presentation of how the glass hollow is made. For more info contact Lisa at 765-429-8535; Email: Lisa@Abednegocreations.com
Participants: Adults and Children over 13 years of age. No experience is necessary.
Class size: minimum 3; maximum 20
Cost: $30/person, includes all supplies and instruction. Additional treasure beads can be made for $25 each.
Fused Glass Workshop
This workshop will be held at the Max Tannenbaum Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana at 1:30-3:30 pm on August 23rd. Create small fused glass item or items of your choice! Sun catcher? Jewelry? Small bowl or plate? Nightlight? ($3 extra) You get to choose! If you want to create a medium or a large item, or include dichroic glass (and we have a new shipment!) you can simply pay to upgrade on site at the time of the class. Glass items can also be fitted with hooks for wall mounting, or magnets for decorative metal mounting!
To register, click here.
Jewelry Making Class
Register by August 16 for this 3 hour class with Deb Waymire. Make sterling and copper earrings, learning hammering, patinas, shaping and polishing.
To register, click here.
August 24th
Haan Museum Tour
A tour of the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art will be held on August 24th at 1:30 pm. More than an art museum, a tour of the mansion is truly a rare experience: fantastic furniture, wonderful art, and important porcelain in a historical setting on a grand scale. It's an experience you won't soon forget.
To purchase tickets, click here.
August 25th
No events listed.
August 26th
Find Your Voice Writing Class
A writer's voice is distinct from everyone else-it is how a character expresses herself and it is the words and sentences the author uses. In this workshop we will learn how to develop and deepen our unique voices by examining a variety of modes of writing and analyzing the voices of works we admire. We will also work on exercises to further our understanding of our own distinctive way of expressing ourselves through the written word. Please bring with you a story/novel or poem by another author whose voice you admire, and wish to explore. The class will be held at the MatchBOX Coworking Studio in downtown Lafayette at 6:30-9:00 pm.
For more information, click here.
Stencils in Watercolor Class
Register by August 26 for class with Rena Brouwer. Natural and handmade stencils are studied to enhance your watercolors in either an abstract or a realistic approach. Instructor provides supplies for $5 or contact her by August 26 for supply list. Ages 12-adult. The class will be held on August 27th at the Delphi Opera House at 6:30-9:00 pm.
To register, click here.
August 28th
Black Cultural Center Student Orientation
Connect with the BCC to begin the celebration of our fall theme "Unmasking Blackness Through Rhythm, Culture and Celebration." Boilerfest will introduce you to the BCC, various student organizations, and campus support services. It will feature a live DJ, performances by BCC ensembles, carnival dancers and food representative of Trinidad/Brazilian culture and cuisine. Planeta Azul Samba band from Chicago will be performing. The event will take place at the BCC parking lot from 4:00-6:00 pm.
August 29th
Purdue Varsity Glee Club Free Concert
Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Elliott Hall of Music
Free Concert
Sponsored by Purdue Federal Credit Union, Purdue Student Union Board and Purdue Musical Organizations. There is no better way to kick off the new school year! For more information: www.purdue.edu/pmo
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Lafayette Civic Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.
In a stylish send-up of Victorian courtship and manners, charming bachelors, Jack and Algernon, lead double lives to woo the two young ladies who have won their hearts. When they are caught in their lies, the stage is set for clever manipulations and hilarious confusion.Oscar Wilde dishes up scathing social satire, effervescent wit, and high farce, making this one of the most cherished plays in the English language. The play will run from August 29th-September 13th at the Historic Monon Depot Theatre. Friday and Saturday performances will take place at 7:30 pm and Sunday performances will take place at 2:30 pm.
For ticket information, click here.
August 30th
Global Fest
The Morton Community Center will feature a special Global Fest on August 30th at 10:00 am-9:00 pm. This free one-day festival celebrates our diverse community and world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays and international food.
Mosey Down Main Street
Mosey Down Main Street is a series of street celebrations brought to you by the local artistic community. Volunteers, downtown business owners, artists and musicians come together once a month from May through September to offer a free family friendly event that takes place right down the center of Main Street.
With three stages of music, outdoor food, beer, and wine sales as well as street performers, sidewalk chalk and hand made Hula hoops, Drum circles and DJ's, belly dancers, and balloon animals.
The event will last from 6:00-11:00 pm.
Have a great end of summer, everyone!
Have a great end of summer, everyone!
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