Don't Miss It!

June 8, 2015  


OK, summer at Purdue may feel like "summer here, some are not," but summer brings many special activities indoors and outdoors. Here, Purdue Today's Don't Miss It! provides a sample of events to attend or participate in this summer in Tippecanoe County. Another good calendar, including many of the events below plus more things at Prophetstown State Park and other sites, is here.

Weekly, biweekly and ongoing

Fabrication

"FABRICation," showing at three galleries

Farmers markets. Three of them each week. Really. Get fine fresh produce, baked goods and other stuff; run into people you know and make new friends. Purdue Farmers Market at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays (until 3 p.m. starting in August); Historic Lafayette Farmers Market at 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, and Sagamore West Farmers Market at 3-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays (until 7 p.m. starting in September). Details

Lafayette Citizens Band. Concert band music directed by William D. Kisinger. Traditional, rousing and fun to hear. 7:30 p.m. Riehle Plaza, Second and Main streets, Lafayette. Thursdays through July 30 except July 2 -- because of the July 4 Stars and Stripes Concert at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks, all at Purdue's Slayter Center this year. The band also will have a Labor Day Concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Details

Exhibition. "FABRICation." May 12-Aug. 8. Three-venue exhibition by Purdue University Galleries. Textile or textile-like artworks by seven artists. Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center; Patti & Rusty Rueff Galleries in Pao Hall; and Fountain Gallery, 330 Main St., Lafayette. Details

Exhibition. "First in the Field: Beginnings of the Nation's First Computer Science Department." March 16-July 24. Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, fourth floor, HSSE Library, STEW. Hours during summer: 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The library also has online exhibits. Details

PMU Summer Concert Series. The Union and PSUB have the recipe: good food, good live music, good folks. Stir and enjoy. The series runs on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29. Food service starts at 5 p.m., music usually at 6 p.m., on the Union front lawn (or duck inside if it rains). $ for food. Details

Art in the Park. Every Wednesday through Aug. 5 from Lafayette Parks and Recreation, featuring local art and music, food, and family fun on Memorial Island in Columbian Park, south of South Street (approximately 20th Street to 25th Street) between South, Scott, Main (streets), Park, Wallace (avenues). 6-9 p.m. Free with concessions for $. Details on Facebook

 

One-time and occasional

Taste of Tippecanoe

Taste of Tippecanoe

JUNE 13

Mosey Down Main Street. A monthly street celebration May-September featuring artists and musicians on three stages. Also street performers and sales of food, beer, wine, crafts. Main Street in Lafayette from Second to 11th. Also July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 5. Details

JUNE 20

Taste of Tippecanoe. A 34-year tradition of local/area food and music, and a joy to the senses. Also a key fundraiser for the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. More than 30 food and drink vendors plus 19 musical acts on three stages. Fireworks too. $. 4 p.m.-midnight. Downtown Lafayette. Details

JUNE 26, JULY 31, AUG. 28

Final Friday Movie Night. Includes a children's art education activity at 7-8 p.m. and a movie about 8:30 p.m. Lafayette Parks & Recreation is closing out each summer month with this family fun. Titles TBA. Memorial Island in Columbian Park, south of South Street (approximately 20th Street to 25th Street) between South, Scott, Main (streets), Park, Wallace (avenues). Free; concessions available for $. Details on Facebook

JUNE 26-28

Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering. For the 43rd year, a very full weekend of concerts, workshops, and just plain lovin' that traditional and contemporary folk music. $. Featured concerts at 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tippecanoe Battlefield in Battle Ground, just north of Lafayette. Details

JULY 4

Stars and Stripes Celebration. It's the area's tribute to a way of thinking and living that took a key step in 1776 and is still moving on. Music by the Lafayette Citizens Band and other performers. 7 p.m. start. Fireworks at dusk, around 10 p.m. The event is at Slayter Center on Purdue's campus.

Lafayette Citizens Band

Lafayette Citizens Band, featured July 4

JULY 11

Wabash Riverfest. Think outside the bridge. Enjoy a day of varied activities for all ages -- a 5K, canoe race challenges, conservation information, kids' fishing derby, zoo friends, pony rides and a bounce house for the littler ones, lots more; food available. Presented by the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation. $ for food, T-shirts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (8 a.m. for 5K). Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette. Details

JULY 17

Gallery Walk. Some satisfying, sophisticated time from head to foot in downtown Lafayette. Some like to dine out first, then stroll at their own pace to view artworks at numerous business, hear live music and sample complimentary refreshments. Also free rides in horse-drawn carriage. Presented by Tippecanoe Arts Federation; includes reception at Wells Community Cultural Center, 638 North St., Lafayette. 6-9 p.m. Also Sept. 18. Details

JULY 18

Dancing in the Streets. Celebrate summer -- of this year and every year since rock 'n' roll came on the scene. Live music on three stages, food and drink, and the signature classic car and motorcycle cruise. It's too hot not to be in summer. $. 4 p.m.-midnight. Downtown Lafayette. Details

JULY 18-25

Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair (85th annual). You got your animals, you got your exhibits, you got your kids, you got your rides, you got your elephant ears. Hey, this is as American as apple pie. Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1010 Teal Road, Lafayette.

JULY 21

Summer Band Concert. Purdue Bands & Orchestras is drawing up a picturesque evening on Slayter Hill: sweet sounds from the stage, blankets, chairs and parasols dotting the hillside, lots of happy listeners and maybe a few kids rolling down the hill. It's a happening. 7:30 p.m. Slayter Center on campus.

AUG. 7-12

Colt World Series. Some of the best age 15-16 baseball teams in the world will converge on Loeb Stadium along Main Street in Columbian Park. A tournament and a longstanding community event. $. Details to be posted as tournament nears and teams qualify.

AUG. 22

Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival. Anything that's hot and cool at the same time is worth a look and a listen. Presented by Greater Lafayette Commerce; proceeds help improve and beautify downtown. $. 5 p.m.-midnight. Fifth and Main streets, Lafayette. Details

AUG. 24

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