Kids and teens
April and beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. April 26; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. April 26; Around the World: Grades 2 through 6, 4 p.m. April 26; Full Steam Ahead Grades 3 through 6, 3:45 p.m. April 27. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
TINKERGARTEN CLASS, 10 a.m. April 28 and May 5, 12, 19, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. Families connect with trained leaders in their local community for play-based kids classes that help develop core life skills, while having fun. Information, to register: tinkergarten.com/classes/all/47203.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY LITERACY TASK FORCE LITERACY FESTIVAL, noon to 3 p.m. May 12, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Celebrates literacy with child-friendly entertainment, a book character costume contest and music. Organizations will provide a reading-related activity or game. Prizes will be awarded to book character costume winners and door prizes will be given away. Gently-used books will be distributed. Free. Information: 812-603-0399.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. May 12, 19, 26, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4 to 10 interested in hockey, join us on Saturdays May 12 through Aug. 25. Free equipment will be available to use. Cost: $5. This event is a drop-in with no prior registration required. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for equipment. Information: 812-376-2686; columbusparksandrec.com.
YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHTS, 9 a.m. to noon May 19, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 to 17. Call airport administration office 812-376-2519 weekdays to pre-register. Parental approval required. Sponsored by Columbus Area EAA Chapter 729. Information: youngeagles.org or eaa729.org.
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 to 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of the month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Most games are 10 minutes in length; equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, noon Mondays, Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
FESTIVAL OF EXOTIC ANIMALS, Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo, 12696 W. County Road 50S, Columbus. Visitors can see and pet more than 40 species, including foxes, macaws, miniature ponies and prairie dogs. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Information or reservations: zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com; Zoo’Opilis’ Facebook page; or 812-764-4980.
Music
FRIDAYS@FIRST, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scheduled: May 11: 7 p.m., An Evening of Opera Duets; May 18: 7 p.m., Voice Students of Julianna Jerome-Drerup; June 1: 7 p.m., Tristan Grider Vocal Recital; June 8: 7 p.m., The Reen Family.
CROSSROADS ACOUSTIC MUSIC FEST, various times April 27 and 28 in Seymour, featuring a lineup of Nashville-based country and related performers in small, “listening room” formats at various venues. Shows will be simultaneous both nights, and festival-goers will be able to choose which artists they want to see and move freely from one venue to another. Information and tickets: crossroadsacousticfest.com.
CORNFIELDS & CROSSROADS, 7 p.m. April 28, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Bluegrass music; $5 special. Information: theedinburghpixy.com.
PAM TILLIS ACOUSTIC SHOW, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 28, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Pam Tillis will be performing acoustically with an all-woman trio featuring guitars and fiddles.
COLUMBUS CITY BAND SPRING CONCERT, 2 p.m. April 29, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus.
FOUR FRIENDS — A VOICE RECITAL, 3 p.m. April 29, Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, 2611 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Four friends are presenting a special recital, singing great Broadway and opera selections. Soprano Jenny Heichelbech, tenor Felipe Martinez and bass Doug Sprunger will sing solos, duets and trios accompanied by pianist Dianne Sprunger. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. May 2, 9, 16, 23, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Enjoy food and drinks, along with live music from singers, songwriters and performers.
BROADWAY REMEMBERED, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Live musical revue during which attendees will experience a journey through Broadway’s history, from Gershwin to Oscar & Hammerstein to Sondheim to Lloyd Weber.
ALL THAT JAZZ, 7 p.m. May 12, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. New Orleans-inspired band “Hot Horns” brings the sound of Big Band music, but with the combined efforts of a smaller ensemble. “All That Jazz” is a program that highlights the history of American Jazz. Free admission. Donations are welcome.
INDIAN MUSIC EVENT: PANCHAM — THE GENIUS OF RD BURMAN, 6:30 p.m. May 18, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Thematic musical show which celebrates the music of Indian music director RD Burman. Foot-tapping music and live Bollywood dances performed by professional artists of Niche Entertainment India. Tickets available at columbusganesh.com. Indian dinner, snacks available.
SALUTE! 7 p.m. May 25, Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial, Corner of Brown and Second streets, Columbus. Part of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic’s “Listen” season. Free outdoor patriotic concert. Information: 315 Franklin St., 812-376-2638 and online at thecip.org.
MOMPOPAWHEELIE CONCERT, 7 p.m. May 25, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Visit theedinburghpixy.com for schedule information and more in-depth event descriptions or call 812-526-6513 and request additional information.
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: “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: “Expeditions, Adventures and Odysseys,” June 10 at The Commons. Tickets: Adults $10 in advance, $15 at the door; senior citizens and students 12 to 18 $5 in advance, $10 at the door; children under 12 with an adult always free. Information: csoindiana.org/tickets.
Theater, film
ROYAL-OFF-THE-SQUARE THEATRE, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Productions presented by Jackson County Community Theatre. Scheduled: “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].
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: From Me to We: Create Your Financial Future Together, 6:30 p.m. April 26; Bad Movie Night, 6 p.m. April 30; Nutrigenomics, 6:30 p.m. April 30; Butterflies and Bees: Relationships in Later Life, 4 p.m. May 1; An Evening with Donald Davidson, 6 p.m. May 3; Sweet Packing Ideas, 6 p.m. May 8. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
ANNUAL PLANT SALE, 2 to 6 p.m. April 27 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, Nashville. Friends of the Brown County Library’s annual plant sale, at the library’s lower level patio area. Perennials, some annuals and others will be available. Proceeds support the Native Woodlands Ravine Project and the library’s programs and materials.
DIESEL TRUCK SHOW, 3-9 p.m. April 27, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Raffles, bean-bag-toss tournaments and door prizes. Truck show hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with live music from the band HT3 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 per person per day or $8 per person for the entire weekend; free for children ages 11 and younger.
SEVENTH ANNUAL TREE GIVEAWAY, 5 to 7 p.m. April 27, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District hosting. About 1,200 trees will be given away, including: white pine, black gum, Kentucky coffee tree, silky dogwood and persimmon. Limit five trees per person. Donations will be accepted for Toys for Tots. For questions contact Heather Shireman or Jennifer Whiteside at 812-378-1280, ext. 3.
COLUMBUS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS “PEERS AND BEERS,” 6-8 p.m. April 27, Columbus Pump House, 148 Lindsey St., Columbus. Meet CYP at the annual membership event open to the public. Mingling, beer, hors d’oeuvres. First beer is on CYP; one free drink ticket per person. Cost is $5 for CYP members and $10 for non-members. Buy tickets: business.columbusareachamber.com/events/details/cyp-peers-and-beers-membership-party-2018-1698. Information: columbusyp.org.
WILDFLOWER FORAY, April 27 to 29, T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Hikes and programs over a three-day period. Primary focus is on the natural history and environmental concerns relating to Brown County, especially wildflower and bird populations. Hikes, programs on T.C. Steele grounds, other nearby natural areas. Information: go online at fs.usda.gov/detail/hoosier/workingtogether/partnerships/?cid=FSBDEV3_017504.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SASSAFRAS TEA FESTIVAL AND CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY, all day April 28 and 29, Vernon. Annual festival and benefit for historical society. Smplings of the spring tonic, sassafras tea, homemade pies. Tour the society’s historic museum and working blacksmith shop, visit Civil War encampments around the Vernon square. See skits and skirmishes, mock battles. Carriage rides, Blue/Grey Ball and much more. Hot meals are served in the museum both days.Only cost is $5 per carload for the mock battles at Muscatatuck County Park on Saturday and Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Information: jenningscounty.org.
RUN FOR THE IVY 10k AND 5k, 8 a.m. April 28, Ivy Tech Community College, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. A 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk, plus free kids fun run.
41st ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE YOUNG CHILD, 10 a.m. to noon April 28, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Features local agencies that provide programs and services for children up to age 8. Booths will feature a hands-on activity such as a craft or game, give-a-ways, prizes and program information. Admission free. A small snack will be served.
“WHINNIES AND WINE,” 1 to 7 p.m. April 28, Seymour National Guard Armory 1925 First Ave. Inaugural Reins to Recovery’s Wine & Beer Festival. Tasting event for showcasing Indiana wines and breweries. Fundraiser to benefit an organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities. Tickets $30, $10 designated driver, and can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the door. Ticket includes tasting glass while supplies last. Information: Kristye Lewis, 812-521-0901.
COLUMBUS FOOD CO-OP NEIGHBORHOOD BASH, 1 to 4 p.m. April 28, Columbus Food Co-Op, 1580 Central Ave., Columbus. Event is free to the public, all ages are welcome. Farmers, growers and vendors will be on site selling food, produce and goods. Entertainment by local band Circus 46. Face painting and other children activities available. Food and drinks free to the public; all are welcome.
FREE PRUNING WORKSHOP, 2 p.m. April 28, Schmitt Elementary School, 2675 California St., Columbus. Learn how-tos of tree pruning, tools and safety. Information: [email protected].
55TH ANNUAL MODEL A FORD SWAP MEET, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Admission $3. Breakfast and lunch available. Model A Ford cars on display. For more information, 812-371-6628, [email protected], or modelacolumbus.com.
MADISON DISTRICT HOMEMAKERS LESSON BAZAAR, 5:30 p.m. May 1, Purdue Extension Bartholomew County, 965 Repp Drive, Columbus. Dinner provided for $7 or $3 if you bring your own lunch. Call the Extension office at 812-379-1665 to register and obtain a flyer with more information on lessons being offered.
INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI, 10:30 a.m. May 2, Guardian Kung Fu, 322 12th St., Columbus. Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-moving Chinese exercise for health and well-being. All are welcome; class is free. Information: go to the class or call 812-342-2047.
WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE CHAMPAGNE AND CUPCAKES, 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 3, Heritage Heights, 2895 Henry Lakes Blvd., Columbus. The Women’s Giving Circle seeks to empower women in philanthropy and make a positive change in the lives of women and families in Bartholomew County. RSVP: [email protected] or 812-376-7772.
HOPE CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to noon May 5, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Rain-or-shine event organized by the Camon Masonic Lodge 343 and Clifford Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 587. Entry fees are $25 with goody bags and dash plates provided to the first 20 entrants. The morning will include entertainment, food (barbecue sandwiches, chips and drinks) and door prizes, with trophies awarded at 11:30 a.m. Information: 812-350-2164 or 812-603-0990.
RED BIRD MISSION APPALACHIAN CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St., Columbus. Featuring crafts made by crafters of the Red Bird River Valley in Kentucky. Includes woven rugs and mats, corn shuck flowers, wood kitchen items, jewelry, wooden toys, candles, pottery and other hand-made items will be for sale.
55TH ANNUAL SPRING BLOSSOM PARADE, 11 a.m. May 5, Nashville Town Hall, 200 Commercial St., Nashville. Ring in spring at the Spring Blossom Parade.
11TH ANNUAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, 7 p.m. May 5, Brown County State Park Nature Center, off Plake Drive, near Discovery Trail, Nashville.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING: DERBY DAY DESTRUCTION, 7:45 p.m. May 5, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Seven big matches. Family friendly show. Wrestling superstar and trainer of WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose Cody Hawk debuts Diva Shawna Reed, Vic The Bruiser and Omega Pit Bull Returns, Flash Flanagan vs. Butcher Manson with Dreaded D Rose, Dynamite Dillen and Buck Sexton, Scarecrow, Tim Lutz, Kenny Kage, Drax O’ Brien and more stars in action. Information: 812-552-4477.
PERENNIAL PLANT SALE & BAZAAR, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 5, 3136 N. National Road, Columbus (behind Sirloin Stockade). Sponsored by Flower Lane Garden Club. Proceeds benefit college scholarships.
IORG ANNUAL BRUNCH, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12, St. John’s Masonic Lodge/Temple, 4131 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus. Annual brunch with bake sale. Eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes. Mothers Day weekend.
16th ANNUAL INDIANA WINE FAIR, 1 to 7 p.m. May 12, Story Inn Bed & Breakfast, 6404 State Road 135S, Nashville (Story). Sample and purchase wines from over 30 of the state’s vintners. Additions to this year’s event include food trucks and live chamber music from IU’s school of music. Parking free; carpooling recommended. All guests will receive a souvenir Indiana Wine Fair tasting glass and Story tote bag. Cost $60. Designated driver tickets are $10.
NATURE AWARENESS WEEKEND, all day May 19-20, Stone Head Nature Preserve, State Road 135 South/Bellsville Pike T, Nashville (Stone Head). Fifth annual weekend of guided nature tours of specific interest, led by experts in their field of study. Detailed events listing will be found soon at stoneheadconservancy.org and on Facebook at “Stone Head Conservancy”.
35TH ANNUAL DOLL & BEAR SHOW AND SALE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Antique, modern collectible and original items, free admission, door prizes, 812-376-9124; [email protected].
BASIC SKILLS SKATING WORKSHOP, 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. May 19, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Work on the fundamentals of skating in this intensive three-hour workshop. The workshop consists of on-ice and off-ice instruction for skaters Basic 1-6. Lunch, skate rental, and a free pass to the public skating session on May 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. are included in the registration fee. Deadline to register is May 11. (No late or day of registrations). To register: 812-376-2686 or columbusparksandrec.com.
FIFTH ANNUAL COLUMBUS PHILHARMONIC LOBSTERFEST: CLAWS FOR A CAUSE, 6 p.m. May 19, Old National Bank parking lot, 501 Washington St., Columbus. Happy Hour begins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and dinner starts at 7 p.m., catered by Foster’s Clambakes and Catering located in York, Maine. Tickets are on sale now for $125 (individual) and $175 (per pair) on our website at thecip.org or 812-376-2638. The RSVP deadline is April 30. Proceeds benefit music education programming in Bartholomew and surrounding counties.
HOPE-CLIFFORD-HAUSER ALUMNI BANQUET, 6 to 10 p.m. May 19, Hauser High School, 9273 State Road 9, Hope. The 106th annual alumni banquet. Registration 6 p.m., dinner at 7. This year’s banquet hosted by the class of 1993. Reservations are to be made to Karen Mize, 431 Scott St., Hope, IN 47246. Reservations need to be in by May 14. Cost of the banquet this year will be $22 per person. Reservations can also be made by calling Karen at 812-657-2882 or by email at [email protected].
BEAN BLOSSOM FARMERS’ MARKET, 4-7 p.m. May 25, St. David’s Episcopal Church, Corner of State Roads 45 and 135 North, Nashville (Bean Blossom). Features local vendors, growers and artisans, musicians, indoor and outdoor dining, special community events and children’s activities. SNAP customers are welcome.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
“TIGERS, WARRIORS AND BANSHEES”: JUDITH LINHARES ART EXHIBITION, through May 4, IU Center for Art + Design, 310 Jackson St., Columbus. Exhibition by New York City-based artist Judith Linhares. The exhibition is in partnership with the IUPUC Women and Gender Undergraduate Research Studies Conference, “Art as Resistance: Imagining Radical Feminist Spaces.”
ARTIST TALK: MEET AUTHOR JOHN HEMINWAY, 5:30 p.m. May 24, Columbus Visitors Center, Fifth and Franklin Streets, Columbus. Discussion with author and award-winning filmmaker John Heminway about his new non-fiction book, “In Full Flight: A Story of Africa and Atonement,” which tells the story of one woman’s search for a new life in Africa in the wake of World War II. He will also be signing copies of his new book before and after the talk. This event is free and open to everyone. All donations go to support CAAC programming.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m. first Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from community’s past, including stories about growing up in our community of Hope, Hartsvillle, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. All are welcome to share stories or just come to listen. Free. Questions: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, on the west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. Museum winter hours through April: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Located at 644 Main Street, Hope. Information: 812-546-8020.
IN THE BEGINNING, free art exhibit for Bob Burris’ work, WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in Columbus.
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.
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].
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.
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.
