Tim’s Picks: The holiday parade starts here
Holiday art, holiday parades, holiday shows. Your planning starts now.
Support for this edition comes from French Knot, presenting its annual warehouse sale on back-to-back Saturdays, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, at 525 Wabash Ave. in Lafayette. Learn more here.
Support for Based in Lafayette also comes from Purdue Convocations, presenting Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas on Thursday, Dec. 11. Join us for this one of a kind concert that blends holiday classics, heartfelt originals and a touch of humor — all delivered with Jim Brickman’s signature piano style. Along with special guests Luke McMaster and John Trones, Brickman will create something truly special on Purdue’s beautiful Steinway D concert grand piano. Take a break from the holiday rush and BUY TICKETS today!
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By Tim Brouk / For Based in Lafayette
Holiday Art Sale Opening Day, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, The Arts Federation, 638 North St., Lafayette — Local and regional art make the best holiday gifts and some of the best you can present to your loved ones will be all under one roof in proper gallery settings. The Arts Federation’s annual Holiday Art Sale will host 34 area artists’ works — including pieces from the likes of Bowie Thompson, David Harmon, potter Juliet Kerlin, just to name a few. The pieces represent just about every medium found in traditional art exhibitions in the downtown venue. The sale runs during regular TAF gallery hours through Dec. 20.
Dom Flemons, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Duncan Hall, 619 Ferry St., Lafayette — First known as a member of the Grammy Awad-winning American roots band Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom Flemons has gone solo and has delved deep into the art of songwriting, especially in the blues, country and folk traditions. The multi-instrumentalist based in Durham, North Carolina, but originally from Phoenix can play common instruments like guitar, banjo and harmonica as well as traditional instruments that faded away but were important in early American records from about 100 years ago like the jug, fife and bones. The 43-year-old is indeed a walking encyclopedia of traditional American music, so expect riveting stories between the powerful music. Here is a video I shot of Flemons and the Chocolate Drops waaaay back in 2011 during a concert at Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse. Tickets.
Indiana Makers Market, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, Wea Creek Orchard Barn, 5618 S. County Road 200 East, Lafayette — The 12th annual Indiana Makers Market will contain artworks, crafts and other creations by area artisans all within the cozy confines of the Wea Creek Orchard barn. More than half of the participating makers are new to the event, which continues 4-7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13-14
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“Holiday Brass,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, First Baptist Church, 411 N. Seventh St., Lafayette — The Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society will give the gift of interesting brass arrangements of Christmas songs to nice and even naughty local classical music fans once again. The program will have a global angle as the trombones will blat you into the holiday mood. $20. Tickets.
Celtic Angels Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette — In the same vein as Celtic Woman, the Celtic Angels will bring enchanting vocal melodies, lavish costumes and Irish dancing in front of a live band to downtown Lafayette. The Angels will present their Christmas show with a lilt here and a step dance there from their Celtic Knight Dancers. Led by Dublin native Louise Barry, these heralded Angels can really sing. Hark! $39-$59. Tickets.
Tim Brouk is a longtime arts and entertainment reporter. He writes here (almost) weekly, tracking things to do for Based in Lafayette.
BONUS CUTS
PMO Christmas Show, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 – This is the 92nd edition of Purdue Musical Organization’s show of holiday favorites delivered by the Purduettes, Purdue Glee Club and other student groups gathered on the Elliott Hall of Music stage. Showtimes: Noon and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets here.
Lafayette Christmas Parade, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, downtown Lafayette – Heads up: This year’s parade will be coming from a new direction, heading up Main Street from Second Street to Eleventh Street. As always with the Lafayette Christmas Parade, you’re either in it or you’re watching it. Pick your side. Under the lights. Free.
Thanks, again, for support from Purdue Convocations, presenting Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas on Thursday, Dec. 11. Get tickets here.
Thanks, also, for support for this edition from French Knot, presenting its annual warehouse sale on back-to-back Saturdays, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, at 525 Wabash Ave. in Lafayette. Learn more here.
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Seems odd for the parade to go up Main Street; does anyone know if it will turn north or south on 11th? Downtown dweller inquiring....