Educational
December
AUTISM-FRIENDLY MOVIE 6 p.m. Dec. 22, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. “The Wizard of Oz” will be shown with lights up and sound down and walking around is permitted. Parental guidance suggested. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ART HOUSE IN THE RED ROOM FILM SERIES, 6 p.m. Dec. 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. The 1978 English animated film, “Watership Down” will be shown. The movie includes several violent scenes and is not recommended for children. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m. Dec. 28, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will be shown. Rated PG. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
January
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 3, Bartholomew County Public Library, 436 Fifth St., Columbus. Emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the issues you face and the latest information on research. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
MEDITATION, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 3, Bartholomew County Public Library, 436 Fifth St., Columbus. Presented by Pyramid Meditation Center. For ages 6 and older. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DROP-IN FOR DIGITAL HELP, Jan. 9 to 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 436 Fifth St., Columbus. During regular hours, the library’s “gadget geeks” will assist visitors with phones, tablet, Kindles, etc., and help get them started with the library’s free resources for eBooks, movies, music and more at the special digital desk. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CRAFT NIGHT: BATH BOMBS, 6 p.m. Jan. 10, Bartholomew County Public Library, 436 Fifth St., Columbus. Jessica Hendry will demonstrate how to create bath fizzies that help with dry winter skin, using natural ingredients and essential oils. Supplies provided. Limit of 15. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CAMEO, 6 p.m. Jan. 11, Bartholomew County Public Library, 436 Fifth St., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Columbus Area Multi Ethnic Organization is open to the public. The Chinese Association will provide snacks representative of that country. Information: columbuscameo.org.
MEDICARE SEMINAR, 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12, Bartholomew County Public Library, 436 Fifth St., Columbus. How to enroll in Medicare, details on the components of Medicare and how to make changes in your coverage in the future. Register at mybcpl.org under Events or at 812-379-1266.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY WRITERS GROUP, 6 p.m. Jan. 12, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
RAIN BARRELS, 6 p.m. Jan. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Heather Shireman from the Soil and Water Conservation District will talk about rain barrels and their uses as well as urban conservation practices. Program is open to all and sponsored by Bartholomew County Master Gardeners. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ESSENTIAL OILS AND YOUR PET, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Carissa Rusin will discuss which oils can benefit your pet. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CIVIL WAR BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m. Jan. 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. “Just and Generous Nation: Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity” by Harold Holzer will be discussed. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
Kids and Teens
December
JUST FOR BABIES STORY TIME, for ages up to 13 months, 11 a.m. Dec. 22, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Rhymes, songs, books and fun just for babies. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
12 DAYS OF STORIES, 11:30 a.m. through Dec. 23, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. A Christmas story and craft designed for ages 2 to 5. 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. Closed Dec. 24 and 25; kid-size New Year’s celebration, Dec. 31. 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.
January and Beyond
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES, free performances geared to children in kindergarten through third grade, 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month through May, at The Commons. Scheduled: Aesop’s Fables, Feb. 3; Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, March 3; “Alice in Wonderland,” April 7; Juggler Matt Jergens, May 5.
Ongoing
COLUMBUS CITY WINTER FARMERS MARKET, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through April 15 , FairOaks Mall. Closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Farm-grown vegetables, eggs, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, honey, coffee, hot chocolate, nuts, breads, muffins, scones, cookies, handmade chocolate, jelly and jam, mushrooms, flowers, winter wreaths, bird houses, artistic glass, hand-painted cards, steampunk glass, local authors, soaps, pottery, woodworking and more.
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
JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATRE, Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Scheduled: “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
January and Beyond
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. 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.
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC WINTER/SPRING CABARET SERIES AT THE COMMONS. Scheduled: Johnny Rodgers, “Legends of American Music,” Jan. 12; Judy Kuhn, “Rodgers, Rodgers and Guetell,” March 9; and Billy Porter, “Broadway and Soul,” April 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $55 VIP, $35 preferred, $20 general admission. Tickets may be purchased online at theCIP.org or by calling the box office at 812-376-2638, ext. 1. Cash bar provided by Joe Willy’s Burger Bar. Dinner, served between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m., must be reserved in advance at $18 per person by calling the Philharmonic office at 812-376-2638, ext. 1.
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 30TH SEASON. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Scheduled: 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: “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.
Misc.
December
CURT MILLER MAGIC AND COMEDY SHOW, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets: $22.50 and $21.50, available at 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
January
DANCING WITH THE STARS … COLUMBUS STYLE, matinee and evening shows, Jan. 14, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 2480 W. Jonathan Moore Pike. Proceeds will benefit Children Inc. and Family School Partners. Information available on the event Facebook page, Dancing with the Stars, Columbus [email protected].
2017 WORLD CUP CORN HOLE BOARD TOURNAMENT, 4 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community Building. Sponsored by Columbus Sunrise Rotary Club to benefit projects in Bartholomew County. Teams of two will represent a country during the evening. Entry fee is $40 per team before Dec. 28, $50 after. Forms are available at columbussunriserotary.org.
AN EVENING OF MUSIC COMEDY, featuring Dueling Pianos, an all-request sing-along comedy piano show, 7 p.m. Jan 27, The Commons. Light dinner and cash bar provided by Simmons Winery and 450 North Brewing Co. Must be 21 or older to attend. Ticket information: 812-374-5342; [email protected] and connect.ivytech.edu/events/columbus/duelingpianos.
COMEDIAN DREW HASTINGS, 8 p.m. Jan. 28, Yes Cinema. Tickets: $10 in advance, $25 at the door. Rated PG-13. Information: 812-379-1630.
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. Information: 812-314-8509.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM at Columbus Municipal Airport will be closed Dec. 24 through Feb. 28 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 and on Facebook.
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. Featured through Jan. 30, “In Union,” unique vessels and utensils of clay, wood and thread created by ceramic artist Ellen Kleckner. Information: cmadart.org or [email protected].
INDIANA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ART + DESIGN, 310 Jackson St. Featured through Feb. 24: “Mud and Fire,” large-scale ceramic sculptures by Indiana-native artist Robert Pulley, as well as a small selection of maquettes from his studio practice. 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. 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. Featured through Feb. 3, “This is all that was left” by visual artist Paige Mostowy. 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 freemanarmyair fieldmuseum.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. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 812-522-2278.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Featured Jan. 9 to 31: Annual Patron and Senior Shows. A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 28. January hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment on other days. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Featured through December: Abstracts and landscapes by Anabel Hopkins and functional and non-functional sculpture by Jon Eric Smith. 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.
