Educational
November
HOPE BOOK DISCUSSION, 1 p.m. Nov. 17, Hope Branch Library. “The Lake House” by Kate Morton. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
TOPICS IN PERMACULTURE: ENERGY IN A PERMACULTURE SYSTEM, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presented by Peter Bane, designer, teacher, consultant, editor and publisher of Permaculture Activist magazine. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ESSENTIAL OILS AND AGING, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. General information on essential oils with emphasis on the aging process. With Carissa Rusin. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
OIL PAINTING CLASS, 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19, Studio 9, 11420 State Road 9N, Hope. Presented by Art Guild of Hope Creations, award-winning artist Rhonda Bontrager will teach a technique to create four paintings of a pear in different positions on a 16-by-20-inch canvas. Cost: $35, includes all supplies. Information and registration: 812-764-6417.
ART HOUSE IN THE RED ROOM FILM SERIES, 6 p.m. Nov. 22, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Host Kyle Willey will show the 1950 Japanese film “Rashomon,” which marked the entrance of Japanese film onto the world stage. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
TOPICS IN PERMACULTURE: REPORT FROM WISCONSIN’S DRIFTLESS REGION, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presenter Kris Medic with the Purdue Extension will feature two permaculture farms in Wisconsin’s Driftles region. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
GENERAL GRANT: THE MAN BEHIND THE UNIFORM, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. Curt Fields will portray Ulysses S. Grant prior to the Civil War. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
SMART CHOICES: HEALTH INSURANCE, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. Health care navigator Leah Boas and Harriet Armstrong of the Purdue Extension office will explain the process of applying for health insurance using the Health Insurance Marketplace. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DIGITAL PRIVACY AND SECURITY FOR EVERYONE, 6:30p.m. Nov. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. Andy Higginbotham will talk about the dangers of the digital world and offer simple steps to protect privacy and prevent identity theft. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
December
ARTS FOR AIDS, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave. Bryan Jones of Cleveland will give a dramatic presentation of his story of living with HIV-AIDS in American; Asante Children’s Theatre group of Indianapolis will perform, Global Gifts Bazaar, African music by the Batesville Xylophones, appetizers by C4 and Chef Carrie. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students. Children 12 and under admitted free with purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets available at artsforaids.org, at Viewpoint Books and by calling Deana Bode, 812-343-4949.
Food
November
HOPE MORAVIAN TURKEY SUPPER, 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main St., Hope. Homemade noodles, candy, sugar cakes, Moravian Stars and other items also available. Tickets: $10 adults, $4 children 10 and under. Carry-out orders available.
Fitness
November
SEVENTH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 8K RUN AND 5K WALK, 7:30 a.m. Nov. 24, Girls Inc., 956 N. O’Brien St., Seymour. Cost: $15 plus five non-perishable food items through Nov. 10 (deduct $5 if you don’t want a shirt); $35 after Nov. 10; $15 for ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Jackson County. Registration forms available at Girls Inc., at indianatiming.com and at signmeup.com/112558.
Kids
November
JUST FOR BABIES STORY TIME, 11 a.m. Nov. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Rhymes, songs, books and fund for babies through 13 months. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE: YOU DECIDE, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Choose what will be shown by voting at the Teen Desk for “Max” or “Allegiant.” Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
SCRATCH CODING, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. for grades 3-6, 2:30 p.m. for grades 7-12, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Learn how to program interactive stories, games and animation using Scratch. With instructor Deb Gaff. For Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
FAMILY BINGO FOR BOOKS, 4 p.m. Nov. 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Book prizes for kids and adults. All ages are welcome. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
SKATE WITH SANTA, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 26, Hamilton Center Ice Arena. Admission: $7.50, includes skates, crafts, photo ops and making food for Santa’s reindeer. Information: 376-2680.
FAMILY NIGHT MOVIES, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Scheduled: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 through 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
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 include 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. November programs: World Toilet Day, Nov. 19; open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21; Messy Monday sensory activities, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21; Thanksgiving-themed activities Nov. 21-25; closed Thanksgiving Day. Information: 812-378-3046.
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.
December
SANTA’S WORKSHOP, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9, Donner Center. Cost: $1 per person. Hands-on Christmas crafts, games, prizes and snacks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 812-376-2680.
Ongoing
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.
COLUMBUS GOLDEN K KIWANIS, 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Always an interesting and informative program. All are welcome. Information: 812-342-6944.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts running, noon to 4 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or [email protected].
Theater
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE RADIO SHOW, presented by Actors’ Studio of Hope, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Information: 812-546-0640 and Facebook at Actors’ Studio of Hope or Willow Leaves of Hope.
“THE KINGDOM BEHIND THE CURTAIN,” presented by Fairy Tale Musical Theater, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, The Pixy Theater, South Walnut Street, Edinburgh. Appropriate for all ages, audience participation encouraged. Reception to meet cast members and enjoy homemade desserts and beverages immediately afterward.
JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATRE, Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Scheduled: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11; “Little Shop of Horrors” dinner theater at The Pines Restaurant in Seymour, Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2017; and “Romeo and Juliet,” April 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6. Further information: jcct.org, 812-358-5228 and [email protected].
Music
November
FORTY YEARS OF COLLEGE “BEAGLES” TRIBUTE: SONGS OF THE BEATLES & EAGLES, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets, $17.50 and $16.50, and information: browncountyplayhouse.org and 812-988-6555.
NORMAN STATION CONSERVATION CLUB MONTHLY BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE, 1 p.m. Nov. 20, Norman Station Conservation Club, 12157 W. County Road 450N, Norman. Information: 812-834-5184.
COLUMBUS CITY BAND 2016-17 CONCERTS, 2 p.m. at The Commons. Admission is free. Classic and contemporary concert, symphonic and military band music performed by more than 50 volunteer musicians, directed by Steve McGrew. Scheduled: Songs of the Season & Christmas Classics, Nov. 27, including a medley of English folk carols, a secular compilation called “A Far Side Christmas,” and a clarinet trio performance of “Santa Baby” and Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival”; Winter Concert, Feb. 12; Spring Concert, April 9.
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 30TH SEASON. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Scheduled: Philharmonic Holidays with The Wright Brothers and Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Erne Auditorium; pianist Di Wu, Feb. 4; Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” featuring the Philharmonic Chorus, April 1; pianist Elliot Wuu, April 29; “Salute!” free patriotic concert, 7 p.m. May 26, on the grounds of Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial. Single concert tickets: $15 to $55, adults; $10 to $50, seniors; $5 to $35, students. Season tickets and Phil’s Family Fun Passes available. Information: 812-376-2638 and [email protected].
COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S “ADVENTURES IN GREAT MUSIC” SEASON. Advance tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Ages 12 and under are always free. Scheduled: “A CSO Holiday,” free, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4, The Commons; “Hometown Talent,” 3:30 p.m. March 5, The Commons; “Music Americana,” 3:30 p.m. April 30, Columbus North High School Auditorium; and “Hail to the Heroes,” 7:30 p.m. June 11, Mill Race Park.
December
LITTLE HOPE OPRY OF WILLOW LEAVES, traditional and classic country music, 7 to 10 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Scheduled: Willow Leaves house band and guests Denise Kocur and Jim Young, Dec. 3; and singer/songwriter Andy Ruff of Bloomington, Jan. 7. Tickets: $10. Concessions available. Family atmosphere. No smoking or alcohol allowed. Tickets and reservations: 812-546-0640.
ADVENTURES IN CHRISTMAS WORSHIP, 6 p.m. Dec. 4, First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St. Free and open to the public. Featuring performances by Kingdom Kidz, FCC orchestra, worship band and worship choir, Alive Worship Team, and the Aeolian-Skinner organ. Information: fccoc.org.
SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL SING, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St. Featuring a brass quartet, IU Jacobs School of Music soloists, keyboardist Nikolay Verevkin and the church’s Chancel Ringers and Chancel Choir in many songs of the season as well as a sing-a-long of many favorite Christmas carols. Free and open to the public. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Information: Kevin Butler, 812-372-2851.
“MADE IN INDIANA” WITH KRISTA DETOR, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7850 W. Goeller Blvd. Annual holiday benefit concert for CJAM, featuring holiday songs and stories from the Hoosier state. Also appearing, fellow musician Tim Grimm and authors Scott Russell Sanders and Phil Gulley. Tickets available at web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10125379.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, featuring the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St. A pre-concert harp recital will begin at 6:40 p.m. Admission is free.
COLUMBUS EAST BAND EXTRAVAGANZA AND SILENT AUCTION, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road. Desserts served in the cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. when bands will begin performing in the auditorium. Cost is $5 for two desserts and the concert. Additional desserts may be purchased for $2 each. Tickets sold at the door or may be purchased in advance at the East Performing Arts Department, 812-376-4369. Proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction will benefit East bands.
Misc.
November
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK ACTIVITIES. Scheduled: Family of the Year recognition, 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Cal Brand Room, City Hall, with entertainment by “A Joyful Sound,” fourth and fifth graders from St. Peter’s Lutheran School; family roller skating, 1 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 26, Columbus Skateland, free for families bringing a family picture (rent or bring skates). Information: 812-342-1552.
QUILTER’S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA, , 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, Celebrations event center, 357 Tanger, Seymour. Tickets $5 for both days. Information: 812-216-2225 or quiltersholidayextravaganza.com.
CROTHERSVILLE FFA CHAPTER CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, Crothersville main and auxiliary gymnasiums, 201 S. Preston St. Information: 812-793-2051.
SEPAC ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, American Legion Post, 402 W. Second St., Seymour. Information: 812-445-3815.
THE SEASONS HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26, The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46E, Nashville. Free admission. Juried show of metals, baskets, knitted clothing, primitive paintings, stained glass, jewelry, weaving, wooden toys, quilts and comforters, ceramics and many other handmade items. Fresh pine wreaths and swags sold by Brown County 4-H members. Food available for purchase.
TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26, 7120 N. County Road 875E, Seymour. Information: 812-445-3357.
HOOSIER HEARTLAND ALPACAS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Nov. 26, 2500 N. County Road 1000W, Seymour. Information: 812-445-7874 or hoosierheartlandalpacas.com.
HOLIDAY AT THE FARM, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18, Shireman Homestead, 7060 W. County Road 200N, Columbus. Lighted wagon rides, holiday treat house and workshop, barn friends to visit, a special North Pole mailbox and visits with Santa. Admission: $10.
December
WHISKERS AND PAWS HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER FOR BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Dinner theater format with an appetizer/dessert buffet. Christmas-themed entertainment provided by Lasting Impressions singing group from MRC, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Tickets: $25 for buffet and entertainment, available at Athens Animal Clinic, Bartholomew County Humane Society and Mill Race Center.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2. Self-guided tour of five homes and a business decorated for Christmas. Tickets: $10, available on tour evening at Yellow Trail Museum, on the Hope Town Square, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Information or to reserve tickets: 812-371-7969.
LIVING NATIVITY, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 11750 W. County Road 930S (Lutheran Lake Road), Waymansville, off State Road 58. Featuring King James the camel and other animals, children’s hand bell performance, free refreshments in parish hall.
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, The Commons. Live musical performance, holiday market offering locally handcrafted items, children’s activities. Information: 812-376-2680.
26TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE, featuring floats, animal units, walking groups created by local corporations, businesses and community groups and the arrival of Santa Claus, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, downtown Columbus, followed by QMIX musical Christmas fireworks.
HOLIDAY BALLROOM DANCE, 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 10, The Commons. Social time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Music by DJ Billy Crase. Light appetizers included. Cash bar available. Admission: $20 per person. Tickets available at the door or by email at [email protected].
“THE NUTCRACKER,” presented by Dancers Studio Inc., 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Columbus North High School auditorium. Advance tickets: $10 for students, $15 general admission, available at 812-376-8080, and at the front office at Donner Center. Tickets at the door: $12 and $17.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
COLUMBUS VISITORS CENTER, corner of Fifth and Franklin streets. Visitors Center hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays (closed Sundays in December, January, February and March). Information: 812-378-2622.
COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER, 4555 Central Ave. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Admission is free to the public. Featured through Nov. 17: “Collective Imagination” exhibit of mixed media from IndyArtWerkz members, including Aline Chevalier of Columbus. Information: 812-314-8509.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM at Columbus Municipal Airport. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base, and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sundays and Mondays. Museum displays include a World War II era air base barracks building section showing barracks living at the former air base, and a WWII Army Air Corps operating rotating beacon and tower. View the pictorial air base timeline 10-panel presentation, Noblitt-Sparks (Arvin) WWII military products, WWII Tuskegee Airman and 71st Special Operations Squadron-Vietnam display kiosks. See the WWII Home Front display plus other interesting artifacts and historical air base displays including many large model aircraft of that era. Visit the museum’s Ernie Schorr Memorial Library. The John C. Walter conference room features a wall-sized mural of a Bakalar Air Force Base AC-119G Gunship aircraft. The museum’s mission is to preserve the history of the former air base and honor those who served. Tours for school or other groups are available. Information: 812-372-4356 or atterburybakalarairmuseum.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 524 Third St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomew history.org.
THE COMMONS GALLERY, second floor, 300 Washington St. Free and open to the public during normal operating hours at The Commons. Information: [email protected].
INDIANA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ART + DESIGN, 310 Jackson St. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Featured through Nov. 18: “Eye of the Beholder: Fashion and Transforming Ideals of Beauty,” 30 women’s ensembles selected from the Sage Collection demonstrating ideals of beauty and body shape from 1775 to the present. Information: IUCA+Design, 812-375-7550 or [email protected].
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave. 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].
WELLCONNECT, 237 Washington St.Featured through December: Work by local artist Paul Neufelder, his first show since his return from living in Thailand. Gallery hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 812-247-0502.
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St. Artwork by nine local artists including Gail Plattner, Jeff Jackson, Stephen Whittaker, John Strickland, Susie Gregory, Rebecca Campbell, Cathy Schooler and Robert Baker. All artwork is for sale. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. 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: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. General, membership and sponsorship information: 812-764-6417 and hopeartguild.com.
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 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, excepting holidays, and by appointment throughout the week. Exhibits include recovered artifacts from the base’s time as a foreign aircraft evaluation center, including buried parts of German, British and other planes; a fully restored World War II-era fire truck; artifacts honoring those who trained at the Field, including the Tuskegee Airmen and WAFS/WACS. New exhibits include an edged weapons display. Groups (school, service, home school, corporate and other) are welcome; both historic museum buildings are accessible to the handicapped. Information and appointments: 812-522-2031 and freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org.
SOUTHERN INDIANA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour. Featured through Dec. 22: The Edward Jones/Seymour Offices Art Show of work in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastels, pencil and photography. Adult and youth winners will receive their awards at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 812-522-1178.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Featured through November: Photography by John Sodrel and landscapes and abstracts in oil, acrylics and mixed media by Paula Bates. Information: 269-375-3234.
B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, on the second floor of the Artist Colony Shops. Information: 812-988-6675.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, Artist Drive and Main Street, Nashville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
