Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🏛️ Government
Former Lafayette city administrator Fritz Sprague, known for his passionate, hands-on leadership during the pandemic and a 2020 cyberattack, died in October after a 3½-year battle with glioblastoma—he served the community for three decades.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Gatehouse on Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and his family asks for donations to local nonprofits in lieu of flowers.
📰 Lifestyle
This week several community events will take place across Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior, featuring birthday-level fun such as dinosaur crafts, photography talks, storytimes, makerspace drop-ins and art workshops at local libraries, museums and theaters.
Attendees can also enjoy live music concerts and historical discussions—most events are free and open to all ages.
🎉 Lafayette Events
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20th Anniversary Celebration of Message in a Bottle
6-6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Reserved Seating $25, General Admission $15 — Celebrate 20 years with tributes to The Police, Missing Persons, and Depeche Mode.
Under One Sky: Kutandara’s Annual Fundraising Concert
6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Reserved: $50, Students/Seniors: $30 — Experience a night of music showcasing artists overcoming adversity through creativity.
Donny Most’s 'Mostly Swinging' with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $25-30 — Enjoy an evening of big band classics sung by the iconic Donny Most in a vibrant jazz setting.
Silent Book Club Lafayette
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Acreage by Stem Ciders — Free entry — Gather with fellow book lovers in a cozy atmosphere to enjoy reading together.
Epic Acoustic Classic Rock with Mike Masse
6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $25 reserved seating — Enjoy an intimate evening of acoustic renditions from classic rock legends.
Face Vocal Band: Rock The Halls!
6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $40-$50 — Experience holiday classics with a twist in a full-on a cappella rock party.
Lafayette Bird Watching
1-3 p.m. — Greenlee Wildlife Preserve — Free entry — Explore the joy of bird watching with knowledgeable guides at this family-friendly event.
Mistletoe & Melodies with the CJRO
7-9 p.m. — Muse Performance Space — Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday tunes and jazz standards performed by the CJRO Quintet.
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