Food and Drink
February
EIGHTH ANNUAL D-VINE WINTER WINE AND BEER FEST, 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20, The Commons, 300 Washington St. Presented by DSI to benefit people with disabilities. Wine and beer from around the state available for tasting, food and live music in a relaxed setting. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information: dsiservices.org.
Educational
DROP IN FOR DIGITAL HELP, 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 7 and 8, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. “Gadget Geeks” will assist you with phones, tablets, Kindles etc. and get you started with the library’s free resources for eBooks, movies, music and more at the digital desk. Information: 812-379-1266.
CAMEO, 6 p.m. Jan. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. The host organization will provide snacks representative of their country. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY WRITERS GROUP, 6 p.m. Jan. 14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
“AIN’T NO SUNSHINE … ” 6 p.m. Jan. 14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Dr. Kathleen Inman will discuss diagnosis and treatment of seasonal affective disorder, depression and anxiety. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ONE STROKE PAINTING, 10 a.m. Jan. 16, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. For ages 13 and up. Supply fee, $25. Participants will paint Donna Dewberry’s “Tuscan Bliss” on canvas. Register at 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 PROGRAM, 7 p.m. Jan 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. A K-9 officer from Columbus Police Department will talk about the program, the dogs and ways the public may become involved. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
PROPAGATING AND USING HERBS, 6 p.m. Jan. 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Advanced Master Gardener Sherry Warner will demonstrate how to propagate herbs from cuttings for year-round enjoyment and discuss ways to use herbs in the kitchen and home. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DINING WITH DIABETES, 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27, Feb. 3 and 12, Faith Ministries, 5103 State Road 46W. A four-week program to help those with Type 2 diabetes and their families learn to take control and manage the problem. Cost: $20. Information: Harriet Armstrong, 812-379-1665 and [email protected].
ART HOUSE IN THE RED ROOM FILM SERIES, 6 p.m. Jan. 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Kyle Willey will show “Pather Panchali,” (“Song of the Little Road”), the first Indian film to become popular in the United States. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CIVIL WAR BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. “Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men: The Ideology of the Republican Party Before the Civil War,” by Eric Foner will be discussed. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DNA 101, 10 a.m. Jan. 23, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Phyllis McLaughlin of Twisted Roots Genealogy will explain kinds of DNA tests and what each test can reveal. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE WITH A LEARNING DIFFERENCE, with Robyn Spoon, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROVING BEHAVIOR, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Carly Britt, a board-certified behavior analyst at A Step Ahead Autism Solutions, will talk about using applied behavior analysis to increase language and functional skills in children with special needs. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
INTRODUCTION TO GENTLE YOGA, 6 p.m. Jan. 28, Bartholomew County Public Library, 535 Fifth St. Kate Connor of Zen Fitness will lead participants through a series of gentle yoga poses that use a chair and demonstrate how to use breath and seated poses to re-energize and relax the body. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
Kids
January
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 through 18. Information: 812-348-4558, ext. 202.
FREE STORY TIME WITH POLLY VERBANIC, 10 a.m. the first, third and fifth (if there is one) Wednesdays of each month, Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St. Information: 812-376-0778.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Weekly activities free with paid museum admission: Little Explorers at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 812-378-3046.
February
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES, free programs geared toward young children, 6 p.m. the first Friday of each month through April, at The Commons. Scheduled: Hastey Pudding Puppets’ “By George and Everyone Else,” with Thurston Osgood, Feb. 5; “Henny Penny,” presented by Artreach, March 4; “Jungle Book,” presented by Dancers Studio Inc., April 1. Information: 812-376-2539, caac@ artsincolumbus.org.
SIXTH ANNUAL AMERICAN GIRL DOLL DAY, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 7, Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Inclement weather date, Feb. 14. Registration deadline, Feb. 3. Cost: $20. Bring your doll and make matching Valentine’s bracelets for you and your doll, matching charm pins, a Valentine’s photo box, heart chocolates and Valentine’s hair ribbons. Information: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
MAD SCIENTISTS! hands-on science fun for the family, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19, Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Cost: $1 per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
March
2016 ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. March 26, Donner Park. Area for ages 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; and 7 and 8. Please bring your own bag or basket. If raining, candy and eggs will be distributed inside at Donner Center. Information: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
KIDS/TEENS ONLY (ages 8-18) GARAGE SALE, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9, Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Admission to the sale is free to the public. Information: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
Ongoing
SEYMOUR MAIN STREET MODEL TRAIN EXHIBIT, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment through March, Knights of Pythias building, 103 N. Chestnut St., downtown Seymour. Model train layouts and related photograph and artwork. Information: Julie Huff, 317-696-2635.
ACTIVE ARTISTS, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4, March 3, and April 7, Columbus Gymnastics Center, 405 Hope Ave. Run and roll on the gymnastics floor and make a holiday craft or two during the family open gym session. Crafts are free. Open gym fee is $3 per child. Parental supervision/participation required. Information: 812-376-2680 or columbusparksandrec.com.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Most games 10 minutes in length, equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
Theater
February
“BOEING! BOEING!” DINNER THEATRE presented by Jackson County Community Theatre at The Pines Evergreen Room in Seymour. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 19 and 20; 1 p.m. Feb. 14; non-dinner show, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 seniors, students and children. Tickets go on sale one month prior to show at Family Drug in Brownstown and Bevers Family Pharmacy in Seymour. Out-of-town patrons may call Family Drug at 812-358-4502 to reserve tickets. Information: jcct.org, [email protected] and 812-358-5228.
DANNY RUSSEL as President Lincoln, and “FREEDOM IS MY HOME,” by Jan Lucas Grimm, featuring Charlotte Battin as abolitionist Margaret Ella Scott, 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13, The Harlequin Theatre, 2380 25th St., inside FairOaks Mall. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 students. Tickets available at Viewpoint Books, the mall office of The Harlequin box office. Information and reservations: 343-4597 and theharlquintheatre.com.
“BURNT AT THE STEAK,” with Carolann Valentino and guests Jill Tasker and Doug Stender, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27, The Harlequin Theatre, 2380 25th St. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets available at Viewpoint Books, the mall office or The Harlequin box office. Cash bar available. Information and reservations: 812-343-4597 and theharlequintheatre.com.
April
“DRIVING MISS DAISY,” presented by Jackson County Community Theatre at Royal-Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 seniors, students and children. Tickets go on sale one month prior to show at Family Drug in Brownstown and Bevers Family Pharmacy in Seymour. Out-of-town patrons may call Family Drug at 812-358-4502 to reserve tickets. Information: jcct.org, [email protected] and 812-358-5228.
Music
January
COLUMBUS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE, Jan. 16, Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Open jam session at 4 p.m. (you must supply your own instrument) followed by bluegrass and gospel bluegrass performances by Backwoods Bluegrass, Common Ground, Liberty Hill, Barnstormin’ Bluegrass and Friends of Bluegrass at 5 p.m. Donations will be accepted and snacks will be available for purchase. Information: 812-379-2408.
10TH ANNUAL ST. BARTHOLOMEW CONCERT SERIES, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St. Scheduled: “The Best of …” featuring the Minut Piano Duo of Mirabella and Bogdan Minut performing their favorite pieces, 7 p.m. Jan. 16; Young Musicians Concert, annual event featuring young adults, high school and college level musicians from the parish, 7 p.m. March 5; “Two Thieves and a Savior,” music of the resurrection season presented by the group Giggin’ fer God, 7 p.m. April 9; singer-songwriter Dan Schutte in concert, (danschutte.com) featuring Stained Glass, 7 p.m. May 14; “Postcards from Around the World,” with The King’s Singers, (kingssingers.com) 7:30 p.m. July 9 (tickets required). Information: Bogdan Minut, 812-379-9353, ext. 237 or [email protected].
CABARET AT THE COMMONS, 7:30 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. Tickets are $50 VIP, $30 preferred and $15 general admission. A plated dinner is available for $15 with reservations required by calling 812-376-2638 ext. 1 or by visiting theCIP.org. Discounts available for the purchase of tickets for more than one performance. Full bar service will be available. Scheduled performances: Singer/songwriter and pianist Spencer Day, Jan. 28, dinner reservation deadline Jan. 27; internationally known soprano Paula Dione Ingram, Feb. 4, dinner reservation deadline Feb. 3; actor and singer Ramin Karimloo, March 3, dinner reservation deadline March 2; singer and performer Annaleigh Ashford, April 7, dinner reservation April 6; stage veteran and three-time Tony Award winner Marin Mazzie, May 5, dinner reservation deadline May 4.
February
“THE JOURNEY BEGINS,” COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 2015-16 SEASON, All concerts at 3:30 p.m. at The Commons unless indicated otherwise. Scheduled: “The People You Meet Along the Way,” Feb. 28; “Death & Transfiguration,” April 10, Columbus North High School; “Cleared for Launch!” 7:30 p.m. June 12, Mill Race Park amphitheater. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 senior citizens and children 12 and older, free admission for children younger than 12 with adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at csoindiana.org/tickets.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MUSIC SERIES, Programs are at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Seventh and Franklin streets. Offerings will be taken but admission is free. Scheduled: “Deconstructing Opera,” trombone, clarinet and piano excerpts from operas, Feb. 28; oboist Sarah Hager, hometown artist, accompanied by Dianne Sprunger, March 13; Chris Young, longtime Indiana University professor of organ, and his wife, violinist Brenda Young, April 10.
COLUMBUS CITY BAND 2015-16 SEASON, All concerts are Sundays at 2 p.m. at The Commons. Admission is free. Scheduled: Feb. 14 and April 10. Concerts performed by more than 50 volunteer musicians from the community include show tunes, big band, military, concert and symphonic selections. Information: [email protected].
“MUSICAL JOURNEY,” COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC’S 2015-16 SEASON, All concerts at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School auditorium unless indicated otherwise. Scheduled: Celebrating the Chinese New Year, with pianist Tianshu Wang performing the “Yellow River Concerto,” Feb. 6; “Music for Royalty,” featuring Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir with the orchestra, 7:30 p.m. April 2; “A Visit to Vienna,” April 30; “Salute!” 7 p.m. May 27, at the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial, corner of Brown and Second streets. Information and tickets: thecip.org, [email protected] or 812-376-2638, ext. 1.
Misc.
January
NEW YEAR’S BLAST-OFF HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 9, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, State Road 11 and County Road 200S. Seven matches with HPW favorites. Concessions available, raffles, wrestling merchandise and family entertainment. Tickets: $13 adults, kids 4 and under free. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: 812-552-4477.
40TH ANNUAL GREATER INDIANAPOLIS GARAGE SALE AND MARKETPLACE, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon and Champions Pavilion, 1200 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Admission at the door: $4 adults, $6 for a two-day pass, children 12 and under free. Advance adult tickets for $3 available at Marsh locations. Information: 317-236-6515 or garagesaleandmarketplace.com.
ROLLER DERBY BOOT CAMP, Jan. 12, 18 and 19, Columbus Skateland, 2660 N. Talley Road. Optional information session Jan. 11 at Bartholomew County Public Library. Learn skating and roller derby basics. No experience necessary. Males and females 18 and older welcome. Proof of medical insurance and photo ID required. Cost: $35 or $25 if registered by Jan. 1. Information: terrorzoftinytowns.com or facebook.com/tottsrollerderby.
DANCING WITH THE STARS COLUMBUS STYLE, 2 p.m and 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center on Jonathan Moore Pike. Matinee tickets: $15 each, $200 for a table of 10. Evening tickets: $35 each, $400 for a table of 10. Tickets available at the BCSC Administration Building, 200 Central Ave., 812-314-3860.
THE BOURBON EXPERIENCE, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46E, Nashville. Cost: $35 per person. Participants will learn the history of bourbon, see how it’s made and sample different styles. Cost includes an extended distillery tour, “Bourbon Lunch” and a Bear Wallow cocktail as well as all samples. Space is limited and reservations and pre-payment are required: 812-657-4923. You must be 21 or older to participate.
AN EVENING OF STAND-UP COMEDY, 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 22, The Commons, featuring comedian Dennis Regan, a silent auction, photo booth and more. Heavy appetizers and a cash bar provided by 450 North Brewing Co./Simmons Winery. No one under 21 admitted. Tickets: $45 per person, $80 per couple, $300 for a table for eight, $50 per person at the door. All proceeds will benefit Ivy Tech Foundation’s scholarships, academic programs and community outreach. Tickets: connect.ivytech.edu/events/stand-up.
COMEDY NIGHT WITH EMILY GALATI AND JEFF BODART, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, The Harlequin Theater, inside FairOaks Mall. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets available at Viewpoint Books, the mall office and The Harlequin box office. Information and tickets: 812-343-4597 and theharlequintheatre.com.
YES COMEDY SHOWCASE, YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Scheduled: Dan St. Paul, Jan. 30; and Ron Feingold, Feb. 27. Information: 812-379-1630.
BRIDAL SHOW, noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 31, Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike. More than 60 booths showcasing reception locations, photographers, caterers, dresses, cakes and other wedding necessities. Admission is free. Presented by The Republic.
“CRECHE THE HALLS” TOURS OF THE MILLER HOUSE DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS, including a selection of Xenia Miller’s creches from around the world. Hours: 1 and 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in January. Cost: $25. Reservations required by calling 888-718-4253 or at columbus.in.us/columbus/tour-options.
FARM-TO-FIFTH TOURS, at the top of each hour Saturdays through Feb. 27, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46E, Nashville. Learn the history and see the process involved in making whiskey, from starting with locally-grown grains to bottling. Tours include samples of six whiskeys. Cost: $6 per person. Information: bearwallowdistillery.com.
February
POLAR PLUNGE TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS INDIANA, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6, The Commons. Participants must raise the “bear” minimum of $75 ($50 minimum for students with ID) to take a daring dip into the water. Those who don’t want to get wet can be a “virtual plunger” and join a team without jumping into the water. You must be at least 12 to participate and anyone under 18 must have a signature from a parent or guardian. Information: polarplungein.com and 812-581-0430.
COMMUNITY CAST-A-WAY GARAGE SALES, 9 a.m. Feb. 13, March 12 and Nov. 19, Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets (pre-registration required by Feb. 10, March 9 and Nov. 16). Admission is free to the public. Information: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
“THE MOST CHAOTIC TUESDAY,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Nugent-Custer Performance Hall at The Commons. Free. Short films about Jean Tinguely’s kinetic sculpture, Chaos I, followed by a discussion about how Tinguely fabricated the piece. The event follows Landmark Columbus’s monthly “Chaotic Tuesday” when Chaos I will be run at its fullest extent.
CANSTRUCTION DESIGN AND ENGINEERING COMPETITION, Feb. 21-28, FairOaks Mall. Local teams construct gigantic structures out of nothing but cans of food which, after the competition, are donated to food banks at Love Chapel, the Salvation Army and Community Center of Hope. Competitors include Columbus Sunrise Rotary Club, First Christian Church, Toyota-TIEM, Cummins Inc., Dorel, Columbus North High School, CSA Fodrea, Rose-Hulman Alumni and Columbus Young Professionals. Structures will be on display at FairOaks through Feb. 28. People can vote for their favorite structure by donating canned items to the Art Walk for Hunger from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at FairOaks. Team representatives will be on hand to accept donations and answer questions about their structures and local food bank representatives will be available to answer questions about hunger needs in Bartholomew County.
March
PIONEER DAYS AT SHIREMAN HOMESTEAD, 7060 W. County Road 200N. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays March through August. Trick horse show, wagon rides, Western town and more. Admission: $10 per person. Information: 812-372-2946 or shiremanhomestead.com.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM at Columbus Municipal Airport, closed until March 1 for annual winter maintenance and gallery updates. Special tours may still be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 524 Third St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
THE COMMONS GALLERY, second floor, 300 Washington St. Featured Feb. 23 through April 26, an exhibition of materials from the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives exploring sculptor Jean Tinguely’s intent in creating Chaos I and the sculpture’s history in the old and new Commons. Free and open to the public during normal operating hours at The Commons. Information: [email protected].
INDIANA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ART and DESIGN, 310 Jackson St. Featured through Jan. 22: “Columbus Makes,” collection of fine art, crafts, serious hobby items such as sculpture, painting, musical instruments, quilts, photography, furniture, knitting, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, toys, perishable items and games, all handmade, unique and rare items. Regular gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Information: 812-375-7550 or [email protected].
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave. Featured through Jan. 15: “On the Road With Patrick Bennett,” photography exhibit by the Seattle-based photographer and world traveler. Working with some of the largest corporations in America, Bennett traveled to near and distant locations for his clients. Diverse assignments resulted in a dynamic and colorful portfolio as he chased trains, visited rustic wineries and met fascinating people.Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or [email protected].
COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER, 4555 Central Ave. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays. Admission is free to the public. Information: 812-314-8507 and education coalition.com.
WELLCONNECT, 237 Washington St. Gallery hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 812-247-0502.
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St. Paint- ings by John Strickland of Franklin, Susie Gregory of Columbus and Patti Paris Owens of Franklin, photography by Joe Sanders of Columbus. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St. Handmade retail gallery representing more than 60 local artisans. Unique gifts, fine art, art classes for youth and adults, youth art programs, art parties and home parties. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
HOTEL INDIGO GALLERY, 400 Brown St. Exhibits presented by Columbus Museum of Art & Design. Information: cmadart.org.
ART GUILD OF HOPE GALLERY, featuring fine art by guild members, 645 Harrison St., Hope. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. General, membership and sponsorship information: 812-764-6417 and hopeartguild.com.
HAW CREEK HERITAGE CENTER, 111 Aiken St., Hope. Information: 812-372-3541 or [email protected].
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM, on the west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St. Thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s unique heritage. Military display, tools, housewares, clothing, pictures, doctor’s office, grocery items, hardware, barber shop, agriculture and Moravian history. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays 1 to 4 p.m., during special events in town and by appointment by calling 812-371-7969.
FREEMAN ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM, 1035 A Avenue, Freeman Field, Seymour, across from the airport hangars. Open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays except holidays, and by appointment through the week. Exhibits include recovered artifacts from the base’s time as a foreign aircraft evaluation center, including formerly buried parts of German, British and other planes, a fully restored World War II-era fire truck, artifacts honoring men and women who trained at the base and a newly opened exhibit on Tuskegee Airmen and WACS/WAFS. Information and appointments: 812-522-2031 or freemanfield.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, featuring “Cityscape & Holiday” Show of city scenes and holiday inspired paintings created by guild members, through Dec. 31. Featured Jan. 4 to 30, the annual Patron and Seniors shows. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Information: 269-375-3234.
B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., on the second floor of the Artist Colony Shops. Information: 812-988-6675.
