Kids and teens
September and Beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Ones & Twos Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21; Just for Babies Storytime for babies up to 13 months, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21; Around the World for Grades 3-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 21, registration required; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-2, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, registration required; Full STEAM Ahead Grades 3-5, 4 p.m. Sept. 24, registration required; Nick and Tesla’s Robot Army Rampage Review Grades K-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 22, registration required; Build a Better Reader Pre-K and K, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, registration required; Build a Better Reader Grades 1-2, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, registration required; “13 Reasons Why Not,” 6 p.m. Sept. 27, for teens and adults; After School Movie for Teens, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Open to ages 4-12. Cost: $5 per child. Free equipment available to use. No need to register, just drop in. Information: 812-376-2686.
LEARN TO SPEED SKATE, free drop-in sessions and skate rental available for all ages at Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Scheduled: 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Sept. 23 and 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 24. Registration is not required. Information: 812-376-2686.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities, all free with museum admission: Little Explorers, 11 a.m. Thursdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. MainSource Bank will sponsor Free Family Fun Time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23, with free admission for children accompanied by an adult (one adult recommended for every five children). Information: 812-378-3046.
ART AND SCIENCE ON THE OUTSIDE REGISTRATION, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1-5, kidscommons, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Registration for kidscommons’ fall break camp taking place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10-12. Children ages 9 to 12 will explore the lesser-known work of female artists and scientists, get messy with art projects and experiments and take a trip through time to meet a new favorite artist while learning about what it was like to grow up as an outsider in the world of art and science. Cost: $100 members/$115 non-members. Camp min. 6/max. 12. To register, call 812-378-3046 or stop by the museum. Disclosure: Camp information will include sensitive content such as race, gender and human form in art.
ART ATTACK DAY, for kids 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Enjoy “art you can eat,” explore photography and make felt geodes and balls with Cathi Jones. Bring a sack lunch. A small afternoon snack will be provided. Class size is limited. Cost: $20 per child. Registration required: from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Donner Center; by phone and credit card at 812-376-2680; and online at columbusparksandrec.com.
SKATE WITH SANTA, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, Hamilton Center Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Come out for a jolly good time with Santa! Make crafts and reindeer food and have loads of fun. Cost is $7.50 and includes skate rental.
ANNUAL FRIENDLY FOREST, 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, Nashville. Come in costume and enjoy free candy bags, hot chocolate and popcorn for the kiddies. Snacks, coffee and pumpkins will also be available for purchase. Open weather-permitting; call the station for updates. Admission: $1 per child; adults free with child. Information: 812-988-6201.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 through 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
Ongoing
CHAOTIC TUESDAY, 5 to 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, around Chaos I at The Commons. The Jean Tinguely kinetic sculpture will be operating and local “experts” will answer questions and explain how the iconic piece of iron art works. Chaotic Tuesday is free and open to the public. Information: Columbus Area Arts Council, 812-376-2539.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Most games are 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., Columbus. 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].
STEAM AFTER DARK REGISTRATION, kidscommons, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Three-hour event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 introducing children to STEAM concepts through hands-on activities and experiments. A pizza dinner will be provided each night. For ages 3 to 12. Cost: $14 for members; $18 for non-members. Register the Tuesday before each event by calling 812-378-3046 or stopping by the museum. Payment is due at time of registration.
Music
September and Beyond
43RD ANNUAL BILL MONROE’S BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME & UNCLE PEN DAYS FESTIVAL, daily through Sept. 23, Bill Monroe’s Music Park & Campground, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom. Performances by world-class artists, vocal, music and instrument workshops, food, vendors, camping, jam sessions and more. Tickets: 812-988-6422.
ANNIE SELLICK AND PAT BERGESON, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, The Harlequin Theater at FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Tickets: $15 in advance at the mall office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at Viewpoint Books. Cash bar. Tickets at the door: $20. Student tickets: $10. Information and reservations: 812-343-4597.
FINAL DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOW OF THE SEASON, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 23, rain or shine, Donner Park shelterhouse, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Free admission. Sam Simmermaker will be master of ceremonies. Opening act will be state fair performers “Autumn’s Dawn” and singers Kathleen Moman, Elizabeth Johnson and Hanna Boelhke followed by Columbus North’s 25th Street Jazz Singers and popular American music, blues, folk, mild rock ‘n roll and standards performed by Tony London and Friends, including Tom Lego, Danny Clark, Steve Rosenberg, Dan Mustard and Greg Hedges. Information: 812-372-6700.
CABARET AT THE COMMONS, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Scheduled: Cabaret at The Commons with Tony Award nominated Santino Fontana, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Tickets: $55 (VIP), $35 (preferred) and $20 (general admission). A plated dinner is available for $18. Tickets and information: 812-376-2638 or visit theCIP.org.
SINGER-SONGWRITERS GREG FORESMAN, ALAN RHODY AND JOHN MANN, 8 p.m. Sept. 30, Woodstock Grill, Seymour County Club, 1400 Shields Ave., Seymour. Presented by the live music committee of Seymour’s Vision 2025 Project. Advance tickets $12 at Woodstock Grill, Jackson County Visitor Center and Southern Indiana Center for the Arts. Tickets at the door: $15.
CONCERTS AT HARLEQUIN THEATRE, FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Scheduled: Buck’s Stove and Range Co. Reunion Concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; The Graveyard Stompers, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Cash bar available. Tickets: $15 in advance at the mall office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at Viewpoint Books. Tickets at the door: $20. Student tickets: $10. Information and reservations: 812-343-4597.
FRIDAYS@FIRST, First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Movie Sing-A-Long, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20; Jim Gill, 7 p.m. Nov. 3; Amanda Sesler, 7 p.m. Nov. 17; Community Carol Sing, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Doors open 30 minutes before each presentation.
“BON VOYAGE,” presented by Columbus Symphony Orchestra and featuring Skylark Horn Quartet, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Tickets: Adults $10 in advance, $15 at the door; senior citizens and students 12-18 $5 in advance, $10 at the door; children under 12 with an always free. Information: csoindiana.org/tickets/
LITTLE HOPE OPRY OF WILLOW LEAVES, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Traditional and classic country music by the Willow Leaves House Band and special guests, 7 to 10 p.m. the first Saturday of November and December. Food available for purchase, family atmosphere, no smoking or alcohol allowed. Admission: $10. Scheduled special guests are The McGuires, Nov. 4, and Andy & Hank, Dec. 2. Information and reservations: [email protected] and 812-546-0640.
CONCERTS AT BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Scheduled: “The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” favorites of the ’50s and ’60s with Ross Martinie Eiler and full band, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 19 and 26, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, $20.50 and $19.50; “Heart & Soul,” the best of Motown, rock ‘n’ roll and soul, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 , and Oct. 7, 12 and 20, $20.50 and $19.50; “Respect: The Women of Rock ‘n’ Soul,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 13, 21 and 28, $20.50 and $19.50; “Working Class Heroes,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, $20.50 and $19.50; and 40 Years of College Beagles Tribute featuring music by the Beatles and the Eagles, 7:30p.m. Nov. 4, $17.50 and $16.50. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 2017-18 SEASON, “LISTEN.” All concerts at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School’s Erne Auditorium unless otherwise specified. Scheduled: “Celebrating the Reformation: 500th Anniversary,” Oct. 28, with a massed choir including the Philharmonic Chorus and area church choirs performing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”; “Stand and Shout” with cellist Leonardo Altino; “Home for the Holidays” with Marja Harmon, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; “All for Love,” with violinst Ariel Horowitz and soprano Cathy Rund, Feb. 3; “Da-Da-Da-Duuummm,” Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, April 7; “Sean Chen Plays Brahms,” April 28; annual patriotic concert “Salute!” 7 p.m. May 25, on the grounds of the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial. Tickets and information: 812-376-2638; online at thecip.org; and in person at 315 Franklin St., Columbus.
Theater
BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Scheduled: “Moonlight and Magnolias,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-23, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets: $18.50 and $19.50. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
WILLOW LEAVES, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Scheduled: “Southern Hospitality,” 6 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and 1 p.m. Oct. 8 and 15. Dinner and show: $25. Show only: $15. Reservations available. For information, tickets and reservations call 812-546-0640.
ROYAL-OFF-THE-SQUARE THEATRE, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Productions presented by Jackson County Community Theatre. Scheduled: “Baskerville,” Oct. 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21; “Babes in Toyland,” Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10; “Almost, Maine,” dinner theater at The Pines in Seymour, Feb. 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24; “All My Sons,” April 27 and 28 and May 4 and 5, 2018. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults and $10 students and seniors, available online at jcct.org. Information: 812-358-5228 and [email protected].
Misc.
September and Beyond
HOPE HERITAGE DAYS, Sept. 22, 23 and 24, Hope Town Square. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Food, vendors, music, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, parade at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, fly-over at 2:15 p.m. Sunday. Schedule of events and performances available at hopeheritagedays.org.
HOPE HERITAGE DAYS SPECIALS AT YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM, 644 Main St., on the west side of Hope Town Square. Open house to honor veterans and highlight a new military display, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22, Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St. On display throughout Hope Heritage Days will be a Hoosier Bicentennial Barn Quilt featuring barns from around the state. Information: 812-371-7969.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Hope Book Discussion Group, “The Great Gatsby,” 1 p.m. Sept. 21; The Well-Oiled Athlete — Essential Oils, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21; Civil War Book Discussion Group, “Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates That Defined America,” 7 p.m. Sept. 21; Art House in the Red Room Film Series, featuring the 1955 French thriller “Les Diaboliques, 6 p.m. Sept. 26; Songs from the Heart,” inspirational songs written and performed by Roger McFayden, 6 p.m. Sept. 28; Weave Indian Corn, for ages 12 and older, 10 a.m. Sept. 30, supplies fee of $15, registration required; Community Book Read Kick-Off — Rock-Painting Parties, 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Library Plaza and the Hope branch. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
SIXTH ANNUAL BucCornEar FESTIVAL, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 23, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 4 miles west of Nashville. Food and games, burning house demonstration, photo ops with Smoky the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog and more. Admission is free, small donations required for games and food. Proceeds will benefit the fire department. Information: 812-988-6201.
FALL FLING HEN AND CHICKS BARN MARKET, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30, 5602 E. County Road 100N, Seymour. Free music performances, more than 50 vendors selling vintage items, designer clothing, arts and crafts. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, available for purchase. Open to the public. Admission: $5 gate fee for adults, children 12 and younger admitted free. Weekend pass available for $7 per adult. Information: 812-216-1449, facebook.com/henandchicksbarnmarket.
THE HAUNTING, Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 29 through Oct. 28, Shireman Homestead, 7060 W. County Road 200N, Columbus. Main scare times, not suitable for young children, are 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and tickets are $12 each. Child-friendly hours are 5 to 6 p.m. and tickets are $5 each. Information: shiremanhomestead.com.
SANS SOUCI AUCTION FUNDRAISER, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 30, Sans Souci building, 1526 13th St., Columbus. Doors open at 9 a.m. Mike Mensendiek will be auctioneer and items may be viewed at auctionsandrealestate.com or the Sans Souci store. A bicycle, a golf outing, art pieces and furniture are among the unique items to be included. Admission is free and sack lunches will be available for purchase. Information: 812-372-3419.
SECOND ANNUAL BROWN COUNTY ROCK & MINERAL SHOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., downtown Nashville. Fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, geodes, flint-knapping supplies, healing stones, etc., from all over the country. Demonstrations of gold-panning, flint-knapping and wire-wrapping jewelry. Presented by the Brown County Rock & Mineral Club. Free admission. Information available at facebook.com/Brown-County-Rock-and-Mineral-Club.
THE NOT-SO-NEWLYWED GAME, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5, The Commons, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Couples: Cindy and Eric Frey, Patty and Brian Hannasch, Shelley Knust and Teresa Voorhees, Whittney and Adam Loyd and Lorraine and Charles Smith. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the annual report to the community and game show to begin at 6:15 p.m. There will be heavy appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets are $40 and available at weblink.donorperfect.com/NotSoNewlywedGame or turningpointdv.org under Events/Not-So Newlywed Game.
BEAN BLOSSOM FARMERS MARKET, 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Oct.3, St. David’s Episcopal Church at the corner of State Roads 45 and 135N. Live music, free children’s activities and fresh produce.
ETHNIC EXPO, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14, corner of Washington and Second streets, Columbus. Ethnic food booths, entertainment, international bazaar. Parade along Washington Street at 11 a.m. Oct. 14.
14TH ANNUAL KIWANIS INCREDIBLE DUCK SPLASH, noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 4, Round Lake, Mill Race Park. Free events include a bounce house, coupons for a Dilly Bar from the downtown Dairy Queen, Walgreen’s blood pressure checks and freebies, Indy Admirals Remote Control Boats and photo opportunities with some of your favorite Star Wars characters. All “adopted” ducks will be turned loose into Round Lake to compete for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes, some even dropped from a helicopter courtesy of Columbus Helicopter. One lucky duck will have 10 chances to win a new car from Chevrolet of Columbus or $50,000. Remote control “Duckinator boats” will randomly select ducks to determine the winners. A free Don Miller Magic Show will begin at 1 p.m. while the winners are being determined. Winners will be announced at approximately 2 p.m. Ducks are available for purchase from any local Kiwanis member, at Midwest Computer Solutions and from any participating “Duck Buddy” youth organization listed on the website: www.kducks.com. All proceeds benefit local youth organizations.
“NIGHT OF THE LEGEND” HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. WWE Hall of Famer and pro-wrestling legend Handsome Jimmy Valiant, Doink the Clown and HPW stars in seven matches. Concessions, wrestling items and shirts available for purchase. Tickets: $15. Kids 5 and under admitted free.
FISH FRY, 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and Preschool, 11750 W. County Road 930S, Waymansville. Sponsored by the Adult Fellowship.
SKATE AND SCARE, 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28, Hamilton Ice Center Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Come have a S’boo’tacular time and enjoy a haunted maze on the small ice, public skating on the large ice and candy. Cost is $7 and includes skate rental.
MOVIE EVENTS AT BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Scheduled: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 11 p.m. Oct. 28, $10; and “Sleepless in Seattle,” 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
COMEDIAN HEYWOOD BANKS, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets, $27.50, available at 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org. Also scheduled, Greg Hahn, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $25.50.
HARLEM WIZARDS BASKETBALL SHOW, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 5, Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St., Columbus. Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation presents the Harlem Wizards with special guest coach, Tamika Catchings, former MVP for WNBA Indiana Fever. The event will feature tricks, music, dunks, comedy, dancing, audience participation and an autograph session. Tickets available online at: harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/109317.
3-ON-3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24, Hamilton Center Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, COlumbus. Hamilton Community Center invites you, your teammates and your families to enjoy the experience at this year’s 3-on-3 pondless hockey tournament. We aim for quality hockey and lots of fun. Cost: $15 per individual; $55 per adult team.
FARM-TO-FIFTH TOURS, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 30, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 Old State Road 46E, Nashville. See the process of turning locally grown grains into Indiana handcrafted whiskey and learn the history of whiskey making and moonshining in Brown County. Tours offered daily at the top of each hour. Cost: $6 per person, includes samples.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
AVENUE OF ARCHITECTS, during business hours through Nov. 16 at Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the architecture of Fifth Street in this photography exhibit of works by Hadley Fruits, Balthazar Korab and Adam Reynolds.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St. Featured: “Who’s a Hoosier,” through Oct. 3; and “Indiana Disasters” Oct. 5 through Nov. 8. Exhibits are part of the Indiana Historical Society’s Traveling Exhibit Program. Information: 812-372-3549.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BREAST FEEDING COALITION 2017 ART EXHIBIT, WellConnect, 237 Washington St., Columbus. Highlighting the work of local photographer Angela Jackson. Free.
506 GALLERY, COLUMBUS VISITORS CENTER, corner of Fifth and Franklin streets, Columbus. On display through early November: Vintage Charley Harper prints, including serigraphs, lithographs, Ford Times prints and rare collectibles from the collection of Larry Smith and Circle City Frames. Visitors Center hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays (closed Sundays in December, January, February and March). Information: 812-378-2622.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Special tours may 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. Museum displays include a World War II-era air base barracks building section showing barracks living at the former air base and a World War II Army Air Corps operating rotating beacon and tower and more. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 524 Third St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
THE COMMONS GALLERY, second floor, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Free and open to the public during normal operating hours at The Commons. Information: cmadart.org or columbus [email protected].
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or [email protected].
WELLCONNECT, 237 Washington St., Columbus. Gallery hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Information: 812-247-0502.
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St., Columbus. 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. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.
TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St., Columbus. 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. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM, on the west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. 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. The Research Center is open from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. This area concentrates on genealogy, but has information for general historical research, too. The museum visitor information center hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, with extended hours during special events in town. Appointments to visit other times can be arranged by calling 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.
FREEMAN ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM, 1035 A. Ave., 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 freemanarmyairfield museum.org.
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. 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. Mondays through Saturdays 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.
