Kids and teens
December and Beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12 3:45 p.m. Dec. 18; Jr. Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 1-2, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18; 3’s–5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Dec. 19; French Storytime Ages 0-5, 4 p.m., Dec. 19; French Storytime Ages 5 and up, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Puppet Making Workshop Grades 2-6, 6:30 p.m. Dec.19; 1’s & 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Dec. 20; 3’s–5’s Storytime, 11 a.m. Dec. 19; Holidays Around the World Grades K-2, 4 p.m. Dec. 20; 1’s & 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, 21; Just For Babies Storytime 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Dec. 14, 21; 12 Days of Stories Ages 2-6, 1 p.m., Dec. 14-15, 18-22; Holidays Around the World Grades 3-6, 4 p.m., Dec. 14, 21; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-2, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 21; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 5 p.m. Dec. 14; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10 a.m. Dec. 15; Gingerbread houses, 10 a.m. Dec. 16; Kaia: Interactive World Music Workshop, 2 p.m. Dec. 16; Teen STEAM at Hope library, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Hope library, 635 Harrison St.; Teen Book Club & Eat for Cheap: Cookbooks, 3:45 p.m. Dec. 18; Teen Gaming, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18; Coder Dojo Python Ages 12-17, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 20; Teen STEAM 1 p.m. Dec. 21; Teen Shadowrun at Hope library annex, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Hope library annex, 619 Harrison St.; Harry Potter and the Film Festival, Pt. 1, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 27; Harry Potter and the Film Festival, Pt. 2, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 28; Wintertime Games Grades 2-6, 3 p.m. Dec. 28. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
ALL ABOARD: HOLIDAY FUN WITH THE POLAR EXPRESS, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 17, kidscommons, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Come in your pajamas ready for a reading of the well-loved Christmas story, “The Polar Express,” hot chocolate, holiday crafts, museum-wide activity stations. For children ages 2 to 10. There will be two sessions, one from 1 to 3 p.m. and another from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost: $8 per child; $4 per adult. Need-based scholarships are available. Information: 812-378-3046.
WHOVILLE SKATE, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 22, Hamilton Center Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Skate with The Grinch in Whoville. Cost: $4.50 for adults; $4 for kids. Free for kids 4 and under. There is a $2 skate/skooter rental. Information: 812-376-2686.
HOLIDAY AT THE FARM, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23, Shireman Homestead, 7060 W. County Road 200N, Columbus. Santa will be visiting Shireman Homestead every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23. Admission: $7. Information: shiremanhomestead.com.
PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 28, Hamilton Center Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Dress as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, make a crown and skate with the Hamilton Center princess. Cost: $15 per princess, ages 4 to 12.
PRINCESS BALL 2018, 4:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. For ages 3 to 18. Cost $25 per couple, and $15 each additional girl. Space is limited and registration is open until Jan. 11. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; photo opportunities will be 5-5:45 p.m.; dance opens at 6 p.m. The dance will end at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Girls On The Run. Bring canned or non-perishable food items to put in the castle, and they will be given to Love Chapel. Information: Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus; 812-348-4558; foundationforyouth.com. Registration hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Ongoing
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. Information: 812-378-3046.
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.
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, noon to 4 p.m. 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].
CommUNITY YOGA, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Drive, Columbus. Donation-based class appropriate for all levels. Information: 812-447-2585; facebook.com/bodhiblossomyoga.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, noon Mondays, Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
STEAM AFTER DARK, kidscommons, 309 Washington St., Columbus. From 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15 introducing children to STEAM concepts with activities and experiments. Pizza provided. For ages 3 to 12. Cost: $14 for members; $18 for non-members. Information: 812-378-3046.
TOTAL BRAIN HEALTH, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Classes by Cynthia Green through Summerville Fellowship at the Pitman Institute for Aging Well. Cost: $20; scholarships available. To register: 812-376-9241.
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 process of turning locally-grown grains into Indiana handcrafted whiskey. Learn history of whiskey making and moonshining in Brown County. Cost: $6 per person, includes samples.
WINTER FESTIVAL OF EXOTIC ANIMALS, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo, 12696 W. County Road 50S, Columbus. Visitors can enjoy more than 35 different species, including foxes, macaws, miniature ponies and prairie dogs. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 to 5 p.m. Information or reservations: 812-764-4980; zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Music
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, ‘COME LET US ADORE,’ 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St., Columbus, combination of traditional carols and contemporary Christmas songs, as well as a full drama, “Close to Christmas.”
SILVER TONES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus, Mill Race Center members $5 in advance, $6 at the door; nonmembers, $9 in advance, $10 at the door.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Michelle Louer, director, John Allegar, organist; and the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra. Pre-concert harp recital, 6:40 p.m. Free and open to all.
November and Beyond
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 2017-18 SEASON, “LISTEN.” All concerts at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School’s Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St., unless otherwise specified. Scheduled: “All for Love,” with violinist 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.
COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON (all times at 3:30 p.m.). Scheduled: “Hometown Talent,” Feb. 18 at The Commons; “Appalachian Homecoming,” April 8 at The Commons; “Expeditions, Adventures and Odysseys,” June 10 at The Commons. 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 adult always free. Information: csoindiana.org/tickets.
Theater
ROYAL-OFF-THE-SQUARE THEATRE, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Productions presented by Jackson County Community Theatre. Scheduled: “Almost, Maine,” dinner theater at The Pines in Seymour, Feb. 16-18, 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].
BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE RADIO PLAY,” 1940s-era comic drama, 7 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 22-23 and 3 p.m. Dec. 17 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24, The Harlequin Theatre, inside FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St. in Columbus. Tickets, available at brownpapertickets.com, Viewpoint Books, the mall office and at the venue: $15 in advance and $20 at the door for adults and $10 for students at the door. Cash bar available. Information: 812-343-4597 or theharlequintheatre.com.
“BELIEVE”: A BROWN COUNTY CHRISTMAS TRADITION 2017, through Dec. 23, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Music includes Christmas songs, Broadway classics plus comedy including a finale with Santa Claus. Children 10 and under free with paid adult. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
RICH HILL’S WORLD OF MAGIC, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. An all-ages, family-friendly show featuring juggling, balancing and illusion. Tickets, $19.50-$22.50; browncountyplayhouse.org; 812-988-6555
Misc.
November and Beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. Dec. 14; Aromatherapy for the Holidays, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14; Art and Artists of Silver Age Comics, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18; Art House in the Red Room Film Series: “The Girl Who Knew Too Much,” 6 p.m. Dec. 19; Book Discussion at Hope Library: “The Red Garden,” by Alice Hoffman, 1 p.m. Dec. 21; Classic Movie Matinee: “Christmas in Connecticut,” 1 p.m. Dec. 23; Art House in the Red Room Film Series: “Cobra Verde,” 6 p.m. Dec. 27; Kwanzaa Celebration, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 28; Classic Movie Matinee: “Bachelor Mother,” 1 p.m. Dec. 30. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
WINTER FARMERS MARKET, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 31, FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Fresh produce and meat; artisan breads, sweets, jellies, herbs, spices; Christmas greenery, flowers and plants. Visit with local authors.
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES OPEN HOUSE, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 17, Animal Care Services Center, 2730 Arnold Drive, Columbus. Attendees can meet cuddly friends and learn about adopting, fostering and volunteering opportunities. Donation items needed include pet food (especially kitten and cat food), cat litter, paper towels, bleach and blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. For a complete needs list, visit columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services.
”THE NUTCRACKER”: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16 to 17 presented by the local Dancers Studio Inc., Judson Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St. in Columbus. Tchaikovsky’s music is paired with a story written in 1816 by E. T. A. Hoffmann. Tickets: $10 to $20, available at the door and at dancers-studio.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY BEEKEEPERS MEETING, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. A meeting for local beekeepers, and others who are interested in bees and beekeeping.
COMPUTER BASICS AT AMERICA AND ROBY ANDERSON COMMUNITY CENTER, 6 p.m. Dec. 21, America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 421 McClure St., Columbus, Bartholomew County Public Library staff member Sandy Allman will provide one-on-one assistance with basic computer skills, Microsoft Word, social media, apps, resumes, the library’s website and more.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 3:15 p.m. Dec. 26-29, Jan. 2, Hamilton Center Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost: $5 per person ages 4 to 12. Free equipment is available to use. Registration not required.
MOVIE EVENTS AT BROWN COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Scheduled: “Sleepless in Seattle,” 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Begin at the Brown County Playhouse at 7 p.m. with the classic movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Beer, wine and champagne will be sold. Then walk across the street to Out of the Ordinary Restaurant and Hickory Sports Bar for a hot/cold appetizer buffet, cash bar and midnight toast. Dance to the The “O So Good Band” featuring Russell W. Moss & Lauren Robert. Cost: $52.50 person. For ages 21 and older.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC. ART SHOW, 6 p.m. Dec. 19, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus, artwork includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, pottery, fabric art, abstract and wearable art. Select items on display will also be available for purchase through silent auction. All proceeds from items sold will directly benefit the individuals who created the pieces.
GUGLIELMO BOTTER EXHIBIT: “THE VIEW FROM TREVISO, DRAWINGS OF COLUMBUS, INDIANA,” through 2017, Gallery 506, Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Series of pen-and-ink drawings created following Botter’s two previous visits to Columbus, during which he sketched and photographed a variety of community landmarks, and many of the Exhibit Columbus installations. Information: [email protected], 812-378-2622.
IN THE BEGINNING, free art exhibit for Bob Burris’ work, WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in Columbus.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BREAST FEEDING COALITION 2017 ART EXHIBIT, WellConnect, 237 Washington St., Columbus. Highlighting the work of local photographer Angela Jackson. Free.
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. 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 of 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 heritage. The Research Center open 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum visitor information center hours 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. For appointments to visit other times, call 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. Groups are welcome. 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, 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.
