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.
9th Annual Pooch Plunge
<p><span>Our 9th Annual Pooch Plunge has been officially scheduled! Come on out to Castaway Bay Aquatic Center for a fun filled dog swim event.<br /><br />The event is happening over 2 nights: Tuesday August 11th & Wednesday August 12th from 4:00-8:00pm each night, 2 sessions, 2 hours each ** per night. <br /><br />Cost: $10 for the 1st dog, $5 for each additional dog per night; limit 2 dogs per person/per night, Limit 2 people per registration.<br /><br />We are limited to 75 dogs per session per night. Please make sure you reserve your free ticket on the event page to ensure your spot.<br /></span></p>
<p><span>Check FB page for all details. <br /></span></p>
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Artists' Own Exhibit: Detrit- US by Tracy Smoll
<p><span style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;">Tracy Smoll lives in West Lafayette and is currently an MFA Candidate at Purdue University. She is a second year student in Studio Arts with a specialization in Ceramics. Much of her work is based on the idea that detritus in a neighborhood tells a story, particularly at this point in history referred to as the Anthropocene, the first geological age in which humans are dominant forces on the climate and environment. The waste is a narrative of anxiety or security, abundance or deficit, the superfluous or only the necessary. Smoll maps neighborhoods, collects detritus on daily walks and documents her findings. Identifying as a research artist, her process also includes sketching and researching her findings before using primarily natural materials to create her work. It was in this way that she noticed the ash borer beetles destroying many trees on the Happy Hollow Park trail. The beautiful bark that comes from these invasive, human-transported beetles was inspiration for her large wood, pastel and charcoal works.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></span></p>
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Haan Museum VIRTUAL EXHIBIT: On the Shoulders of Ancestors: The Art of Willis Bing Davis
<p>On the Shoulders of Ancestors: The Art of Willis Bing Davis The Haan Museum of Indiana Art is proud to introduce a new virtual exhibition featuring the artwork of Willis "Bing" Davis. "Bing" Davis grew up in a neighborhood where there was a sense of community, where everyone knew who you were, and where great role models made a positive impact on the lives of its residents. While embracing his African-American heritage and culture, Davis creates thought provoking artwork that interweaves native patterns and fabrics and gives a new voice to found objects. Ceramic Ancestral Spirit Vases, masks, paintings and many other ceramic pieces showcase the talent and versatility of this prolific artist. Through his art, he inspires the viewer to explore their human potential and greatness. *This virtual exhibition was re-created from its original exhibition and booklet featured in-house at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art in 2017.</p>
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Kyle Bledsoe Live @ Teays River Brewing
<p><span>Kyle Bledsoe returns to rock your faces August 12th @ 7pm!</span></p>
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Kyle Bledsoe Live @ Teays River Brewing
<p><span>Kyle Bledsoe returns to rock your faces August 12th @ 7pm!</span></p>
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Tippecanoe Arts Federation Exhibits
<p>Art Exhibit Calendar:</p>
<p>August 7-September 4, 2020 Sallie Spencer & Daniel Driggs, James Binkley, Purdue MFA Ceramics</p>
<p>September 14-October 9, 2020 Wabash Valley Artists Alliance, Nicole Ingalls, Bonnie Zimmer</p>
<p>October 16-November 20, 2020 North Central Indiana Regional Color Show, Marsha Castello & Diane Camberato, FibR</p>
<p>December 4-December 18, 2020 TAF Members Holiday Show, After School Arts Program, Al Knight</p>
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Virtual 18th Annual Zoo Run Run 5K
<p>The Columbian Park Zoo has announced that its 18th annual Zoo Run Run 5K run/walk will go virtual this year. Participants can complete the walk/run anytime between July 24 and August 24, 2020. The decision to move the race to a virtual format was made in an effort to prioritize the community’s health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
<p><br />“Zoo Run Run has become a favorite community tradition, so it was really important to us to find a way to make it work this year,” said Neil Dale, Zoo Director. “We decided that a virtual race was a smart compromise, that way, participants can avoid large crowds and safely complete the race on their own time.”</p>
<p><br />Online registration is available at zoorunrun.itsyourrace.com. Registration is $20 per person and includes a collectible Zoo Run Run t-shirt, certificates for top finishers, and opportunities to win prizes along the way. Online registration is available until Friday, August 21 at 11:59pm. Participants can download the IYR Virtual Mobile App and automatically track pace, distance, and overall time. The app is designed to recognize the race distance and automatically submit finish times. Racers also have the option to manually enter finish times, if they so choose.</p>
<p><br />All Zoo Run Run proceeds benefit the Lafayette Parks Foundation and are used to fund capital improvements, various Zoo projects, and educational programs. For more information about Zoo Run Run, please call 765-807-1540 or visit columbianparkzoo.org. Stay up to date on Zoo happenings at www.facebook.com/cpzoo and www.twitter.com/ColumbianPrkZoo!”</p>
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WEDNESDAYS in the WILD: Native Plantings at the Master Gardener Extension Garden
<p><span><span>Master Gardener Mickey Penrod will share the development of the prairie plantings at the Tippecanoe County Extension Gardens, since 2009 to the present day. Original tall grass plantings have been enhanced to include other native plants that attract pollinators. Come get ideas for how to add natives to your own landscapes!<br /><br />**Limited to 25 participants. Registration required by noon August 10, call 765-567-2993 or email mcutler@tippecanoe.in.gov (responding on Facebook does not reserve your spot). Facial coverings and/or physical distancing are highly recommended.** <br /><br />Program content is designed for adults, but school-aged children may attend and enjoy depending on their attention span and interest. For more information, call Tippecanoe County Naturalist Mary Cutler at 765-567-2993.</span><br /></span></p>
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West Lafayette Farmers Market
<p>Every Wednesday, May-October, from 3:30-7:00 P.M., the West Lafayette Farmers Market will take place in Cumberland Park. We'll have vendors with fresh Spring produce, Breads & other Bakery Items, Popcorn, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Eggs, Vegetable & Herb plant starts, Flowers, Soap,Dog Treats and more.</p>
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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette Exhibits
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<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: 13px;">EXHIBIT: Across the River: Purdue Art Faculty from the Permanent Collection: December 20, 2019- November 1, 2020</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: 13px;">EXHIBIT: Scott Frankenberger: 45 Years- An Indiana Legacy: June 20, 2020- August 30, 2020</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: 13px;">EXHIBIT: Form Mystery to Mirage: paintings by Atossa Rahmanifar June 20, 2020 - September 20, 2020 (Virtual Opening To Be Determined)</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: 13px;">EXHIBIT: It Goes Without Saying: Works by Joe Rohrman: September 18, 2020- November 29, 2020</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: 13px;">FREE ADMISSION</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: 13px;">PLEASE NOTE: Beginning July 7th, the museum will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and will require free advance ticket registration for entry to the galleries. See our website for tickets and more information. Art Museum members may view the exhibit (with a ticket) beginning June 20. Non-Members are invited to the museum beginning July 7.</span></p>
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