Community Calendar

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed

Come listen to various topics related to Indiana farming and agriculture. New speaker each time!

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed

What did Victorians believe would happen if you opened an umbrella indoors, spilled salt, or heard a clock stop unexpectedly? Why were mirrors covered after a death, and why did certain flowers carry hidden meanings?

Join us for an intriguing evening exploring the curious and often unsettling superstitions that shaped daily life in the late nineteenth century. Through an engaging lecture, discover the beliefs, omens, and traditions that influenced everything from weddings and funerals to luck, love, and the supernatural.

Following the presentation, guests are invited to wander through Barker Mansion on a self-guided tour, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. Experience the beauty and atmosphere of the historic home after hours as flickering lights and shadowed corridors evoke the elegance—and mystery—of the Victorian era.

Please note: This is not a haunted house, paranormal investigation, or ghost tour. The evening focuses on the fascinating history and folklore of Victorian superstitions and offers a unique opportunity to experience Barker Mansion by candlelight.

Please note: Program length may vary slightly depending on guest count and other event factors. All programs begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to the program; earlier entry cannot always be accommodated.

Allyson Starr, “Girl, You Know It’s Faux: Performed Liveness in the Case of Milli Vanilli” |
Abigail Byrd Glidewell, “Synth Pad as Interface in Contemporary Christian Worship Music (CWM)”

What did Victorians believe would happen if you opened an umbrella indoors, spilled salt, or heard a clock stop unexpectedly? Why were mirrors covered after a death, and why did certain flowers carry hidden meanings?

Join us for an intriguing evening exploring the curious and often unsettling superstitions that shaped daily life in the late nineteenth century. Through an engaging lecture, discover the beliefs, omens, and traditions that influenced everything from weddings and funerals to luck, love, and the supernatural.

Following the presentation, guests are invited to wander through Barker Mansion on a self-guided tour, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. Experience the beauty and atmosphere of the historic home after hours as flickering lights and shadowed corridors evoke the elegance—and mystery—of the Victorian era.

Please note: This is not a haunted house, paranormal investigation, or ghost tour. The evening focuses on the fascinating history and folklore of Victorian superstitions and offers a unique opportunity to experience Barker Mansion by candlelight.

Please note: Program length may vary slightly depending on guest count and other event factors. All programs begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to the program; earlier entry cannot always be accommodated.

What did Victorians believe would happen if you opened an umbrella indoors, spilled salt, or heard a clock stop unexpectedly? Why were mirrors covered after a death, and why did certain flowers carry hidden meanings?

Join us for an intriguing evening exploring the curious and often unsettling superstitions that shaped daily life in the late nineteenth century. Through an engaging lecture, discover the beliefs, omens, and traditions that influenced everything from weddings and funerals to luck, love, and the supernatural.

Following the presentation, guests are invited to wander through Barker Mansion on a self-guided tour, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. Experience the beauty and atmosphere of the historic home after hours as flickering lights and shadowed corridors evoke the elegance—and mystery—of the Victorian era.

Please note: This is not a haunted house, paranormal investigation, or ghost tour. The evening focuses on the fascinating history and folklore of Victorian superstitions and offers a unique opportunity to experience Barker Mansion by candlelight.

Please note: Program length may vary slightly depending on guest count and other event factors. All programs begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to the program; earlier entry cannot always be accommodated.

Organ Weekend: Germany Nach Bach

About the Artist

One of the most renowned organ virtuosos and organ pedagogues, Ludger Lohmann has exerted a lasting influence on organ culture. His career as a recitalist, which has brought him to many important churches, cathedrals, and concert halls all over the world, started with awards at several important international competitions, including the competition of the German Broadcasting Corporations in Munich 1979 and the Grand Prix de Chartres 1982, among others. Born in Herne in 1954, he studied organ with Wolfgang Stockmeier and harpsichord with Hugo Ruf at Cologne Musikhochschule. While writing his musicology Ph.D. dissertation, “Articulation on Keyboard Instruments of the 16.-18. Centuries,” he received important artistic stimuli from Anton Heiller in Vienna and Marie-Claire Alain in Paris. The dedication to this artistic legacy motivated him to regard his own pedagogical work as equally important as his recitalist’s career. In more than 40 years, first at Cologne Musikhochschule, from 1983 as professor at Stuttgart Musikhochschule, he educated numerous talented young organists from all over the world, many of whom are now doing remarkable artistic and pedagogical work themselves. A central concern was always striving for an interpretation of musical works according the the stylistic conventions of the times of their origin, departing from the insights gathered in his doctoral dissertation, which became standard reading, and later broadened by many publications concerning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Musically, they are documented in numerous CD recordings. His artistic and pedagogical impact has led Lohmann through the world, as guest professor, teacher of countless master classes, and jury member of many international competitions. He was attached to the big organ research project GOArt of Göteborg University as senior researcher. As organ consultant, he accompanied several organ building and restoration projects in several countries. In order to honor his manifold activities, the Bristish Royal College of Organists awarded him their first honors medal. In 2023, he receives the prestigious German Prize of the European Church Music.

ractice the art of drawing from observation in this hands-on still life drawing class! Each class will feature a new arrangement of objects for students to observe and interpret through drawing. You’ll explore composition, proportion, light, value, and different drawing techniques while building confidence in your observational skills.

This class is open to adults, as well as students in Grades 10–12, and is
welcoming to artists of varying experience levels. The class will primarily use
vine charcoal, with pencils also available for those who prefer working in graphite. Students with previous still life drawing experience are welcome to bring their own preferred drawing materials.

Instructor: Tracey Jen

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Art Studio

Time: Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-to-week basis)

Full Schedule:

Saturday, September 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 21, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Make-up session, if
needed.)