Downtown
Head downtown the three cultural districts: Arts & Market, Wabash Riverfront, and Chauncey Village. Stroll the tree-lined streets with outdoor public art and beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture.
Restaurants
Wine and dine in elegant restaurants, enjoy a casual meal with a Purdue view or opt for an ethnic cafe or neighborhood deli. And in the evening, discover the wonderful nightlife our community has to offer.
Hotels
There is a place for you here. We are large enough to host national conferences and yet small enough for a weekend retreat, a family camping trip or just about any reason you can find to getaway.
"Neighborhood Musings: Paintings by Donna Shortt" Art Exhibit
<p>Join us at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette for a new exhibition: "Neighborhood Musings: Paintings" by Donna Shortt! This exhibit will feature paintings created by Shortt during the 2020 pandemic. <br />“I believe that the public will find it interesting to know that, unlike some businesses that had to shut down or reduce their hours this past year, visual artists had more time to practice their craft. I find that physical exercise is a great mind soother, and in my daily walks, I grew to appreciate my neck-of-the-woods and practice the age-old recommendation for artists to "paint what you know". I grew fond of the many dogs on walks with their owners and found satisfaction in painting them as well.” - Donna Shortt<br />"Neighborhood Musings: Paintings" will run from June 11th - September 19th in the Shook Gallery.</p>
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Prophetstown State Park Presents: Monarch Migration Madness
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<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql">Learn about the migration and life cycle of the monarch butterfly through an interactive game! Participants will get a prize for completing the game. Meet at the new campground campfire circle. Follow the paved lane lined with tiki torches directly to the right of the campground playground.</div>
<div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql">For all programs:<br />Bug spray, sunscreen, and a full water bottle are recommended.<br />Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.<br />All programming free with park admission unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern.<br />Campground programs are also open to the public—park at the campground gate and walk in.</div>
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Shrek the Musical Jr.
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<p class="font_8" style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: times new roman, times; font-size: 16px;">A Civic Youth Theatre Production at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater</span></p>
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<p class="font_8" style="font-size: 20px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: times new roman, times; font-size: 16px;">Directed by Julie Baumann, Music Direction by Monica Shaeffer</span></p>
<p class="font_8" style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: times new roman, times; font-size: 16px;"><span class="color_15">Beauty is in the eye of the ogre. </span><span class="color_15">Based on the Oscar-Award winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. Everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.</span></span></p>
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The Power of Art: 110 years in the Making Exhibit
<p>"The Power of Art: 110 Years in the Making" Exhibit opened 5/14/21 and will run through 11/28/21. The museum is open 7 days a week, 11-4pm.<br />"The Power of Art: 110 Years in the Making" samples works from the entire 110-year history of the Art Museum’s Permanent Collection prepared by guest curator Lorie Amick, with the help of LaDonna Vohar and curator Andrea Klutzke. The Art Museum has collected a wealth of artwork that spans multitudes of mediums and artistic styles while staying focused on its identity to collect quality artwork.</p>
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Tippecanoe County Flea Market
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Zoo Run Run 2021- Virtual Event
<div><span>July 16-August 16</span><br /><span>This will be our second VIRTUAL edition of the 5K run/walk fundraiser</span><br /><span>Register between July 1-July 16 for early bird pricing of $20</span><br /><span>All proceeds benefit the Columbian Park Zoo</span><br /><span>Register as of July 1</span><sup>st</sup><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at zoorunrun.itsyourrace.com</span></div>
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Monday Night Karaoke!
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Perennial; Artists' Own Exhibit
<p>Perennial by Susan Fletcher Conaway<br /><br />Perennial is a series of fiber and mixed media works by Susan Fletcher Conaway. It describes two seasonal states, winter, and spring, that Susan observes in nature and recognizes in herself. Using fabrics, threads, and acrylic paint, she makes use of imagery and textures inspired by plants and animals to visualize “rest and reach.” These works explore the curling inward toward winter to gather energy for the bloom of spring and the repetition of these rhythms in the natural environment. Techniques in her current work include machine quilting, hand quilting, hand embroidery, soft sculpture, deconstructing fabrics, and collaging fabrics and paper with acrylic paint and mediums. <br /><br />Indiana artist, Susan Fletcher Conaway, is inspired by her connection to the rhythms of natural spaces, plants, and creatures of her home state. Her background is in graphic design and illustration.<br /><br />Perennial can be seen at Artists’ Own Gallery in Lafayette, IN. The opening reception is Friday, July 2, 6-8 pm. The exhibit runs from July 2-August 7, 2021.</p>
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Art in the Park -Back to School Night
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<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql">Our final Art in the Park festival event will be Tuesday, August 3 at Columbian Park! Join us for back to school night! We'll have your favorite food trucks & FREE kids scavenger hunt to celebrate the end of the summer. Better yet, we'll have a live performance from Stay Outside band!</div>
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<div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql">Since 2014, the City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department has provided a unique art experience through our Art in the Park festival series at the historic Columbian Park and Armstrong Park in Lafayette. Art in the Park festivals showcase local and regional fine arts and crafts, live art (including dance and improv comedy), music from local talent, a variety of foods from various vendors, and fun activities for the entire family.</div>
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Fort Ouiatenon Artifacts- Show & Tell @ The History Center
<p><span>Fort Ouiatenon was established by the French in 1717 to facilitate trade with the Native American tribes along the banks of the Wabash near present day West Lafayette. Join TCHA Operations Manager and Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Event Manager Leslie Martin Conwell as she shows some of the artifacts that were excavated at the original site of the fort. This program will be a hybrid program- held in person at the History Center and via Zoom.</span><br /><span>Sponsored by the National Group</span></p>
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