This and that: A first Monday in April edition

Catching up and looking ahead …

• Support for Based in Lafayette comes from Our Saviour Lutheran Church (OSLC), located at 300 W. Fowler Ave., West Lafayette, adjacent to Purdue’s campus. OSLC is a warm church community guided by God’s love, grace and inclusivity and extends an invitation to join them for Holy Week and Sunday worship services. For additional information please call 765-743-2931, view our website by going to www.osluth.org or email info@osluth.org. Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday, April 13 at 9 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9 a.m.

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• Support for Based in Lafayette also comes from Purdue Convocations, presenting “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300” by Baroque superstars Les Arts Florissants. On April 10, they will be joined by fast-rising violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Antonio Vivaldi’s original publication in 1725. The program frames these iconic masterpieces afresh, setting them alongside music Vivaldi would have known in Venice and compositions which were in turn inspired by his bold vision. Les Arts Florissants, founded in 1979 by William Christie, are celebrated pioneers in the revival of Baroque music. Renowned for their period instrument performances, they excel in interpreting the works of composers like Vivaldi, Handel, and Monteverdi. Violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte is renowned for his captivating performances and deep musical sensitivity. With a repertoire spanning from Baroque to contemporary works, de Swarte enchants audiences worldwide with his exquisite artistry and profound interpretation. BUY TICKETS for “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300, April 10 in Loeb Playhouse.

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A few notes to catch up and to get rolling into the week.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED SATURDAY OUTSIDE THE COURTHOUSE: The highlight Saturday – or, lowlight to be more precise – of a “Hands Off” rally outside the Tippecanoe County Courthouse was a confrontation that saw a Lafayette man, James Jordan, take a head butt to the nose after he challenged demonstrators who were crossing Third Street, before he grabbed an assault-style rifle from his pickup truck and push through the crowd. Police initially detained Jordan but let him go after saying that downtown security camera showed that Jordan didn’t point the gun at anyone. Witnesses have challenged that assessment, contending that Jordan – rolling down the street with what his wife described as “Trump-loving” music and decked out in MAGA gear – was there to incite something at a rally designed to challenge the White House administration’s moves since January. And Lafayette police on Sunday regrouped to say the investigation remained open, with a callout for any video footage people took of the scene near Third and Columbia streets. (And I predicted heavy rains would wash things out Saturday …) Here's how things played out Saturday and then on Sunday, including a Based in Lafayette conversation with the man arrested for delivering the head butt that had Jordan scrambling for his rifle. We’ll see where this one lands as this week unfolds.

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A FIRST MONDAY LOOK-AHEAD: Look for these to play out for Lafayette and West Lafayette city councils and the Tippecanoe County commissioners today.