Good morning, Lafayette.

A preliminary report on the plane crash that killed Purdue graduate Anh-Thu Nguyen on July 30 in Greenwood shows her small airplane crashed behind a Circle K after making a left turn then rapidly descending — the National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the accident.

Today the Lafayette-West Lafayette visitor center said that summer tourism brought 5 million visitors and a $400 million boost to the local economy.

CEO Jo Wade said steady numbers support local attractions—such as parks, restaurants and events—even as tourism falls in other parts of the country.

An Indiana appeals court ruled on Tuesday that regulators used state law the wrong way when they let Duke Energy raise customer rates for coal ash cleanup costs — this ruling reverses the earlier approval and sends the case back to the commission for review.

Clave Caribe Concert

7-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Cost Info Not Provided — Shake to the vibrant sounds of Lafayette's Latin groove machine Clave Caribe.

Indiana LTAP Expo 2025

8 AM–5 PM — Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience live equipment demonstrations and attend leadership courses in an exciting expo setting.

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias, directed by John D. Collier, opens on Sept 4th and runs until Sept 13th!

The Hooten Hallers Live

6-10 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Check event page for ticket details — Experience a lively night of swanky, blues-infused Garage Rock&Roll with The Hooten Hallers.

The Beach Boys Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Loeb Stadium — Ticket Info Available — Celebrate over half a century of music with the iconic Beach Boys.

Looking Forward, Glancing Back

10 AM – 6 PM — Artists' Own — Free entry — Explore Joanne Kuhn Titolo's art exhibition that reflects on past and future.

Bright Forest Family Painting Class

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Unleash your creativity in a family-friendly painting class for ages 7 and up.

Afternoon Tea and Tour

2-4 p.m. — The Haan Museum of Indiana Art — $50 – $60 — Enjoy an elegant tea party with conversation and custom blended teas in celebration of Lafayette's Bicentennial.

Star City Nights

6-11:55 p.m. — Downtown Lafayette Historic District — Free entry — Experience a night under the stars with live music, local vendors, and delicious dining options.

Warrant with Lita Ford and Firehouse Concert

3:30-10:30 p.m. — Loeb Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to hits like 'Cherry Pie' and 'Heaven' with Warrant and Lita Ford.