Kids and teens
May and beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. May 10, 24; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. May 10; Around the World for Grades 2-6, 4 p.m. May 10; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 5 p.m. May 10; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5 7 p.m. May 10; Lego Club Ages 6-12 3:30 or 4:15 p.m. May 11; Keyboarding Grades 1-6, 3:45 p.m. May 14; Teen Book Club: Musical Fiction, 4 p.m. May 14; Teen Gaming at Hope Library, 6 p.m. May 14; Teen Hogwarts for Muggles, 2:45 p.m. May 15; Kids Literacy Lab, 9 a.m. May 16; Coder Dojo Python Age 12-17, 3:30 p.m. May 16; Manga/Anime Club for Teens, 4 p.m. May 16; Be Unique: Ages 4-12, 2 p.m. May 19; Coder Dojo Ages 7-17 1 p.m. May 21; Reading Time with Lottie, ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. May 21; Bad Movie Night, 6 p.m. May 21; Eat for Cheap for Teens, 3:30 p.m. May 22; French Storytime Ages 5 and up, 4:30 p.m.; Chaotic Tuesday at the Commons, 5 p.m. May 22; French Storytime Ages 0-4, 5 p.m. May 22; Full STEAM Ahead, 6:30 p.m. May 24. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
DISNEY’S “THE LITTLE MERMAID” AUDITIONS, 6-8 p.m. May 10, 4-6 p.m. May 11, 1 p.m. May 12 at Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Auditions for teens and adults 13 and up should prepare a chorus and a verse or a 32-bar cut of a song, be prepared to learn a dance routine and read selections from the script. Experienced tap dancers are encouraged to bring tap shoes. Performances are scheduled for July 13, 14, and 15. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
TINKERGARTEN CLASS, 10 a.m. May 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, 29, June 2, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4 to 10 interested in hockey, participate 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.
GATHER THE SPIRIT — A RAISING OF VOICES WITH JIM SCOTT, 7 p.m. May 11, Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Donation of $10 to 20. Under 12, free. Learn more at Jimscottmusic.com; 812-350-9524.
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.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. May 16, 23, 30, 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.
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.
THE LASTING IMPRESSIONS, 6 p.m. May 18-20, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Tickets are $20 and include a buffet dinner and show. Information: 812-376-9241; 812-376-6612.
VOICE STUDIO RECITAL, 4:30-6 p.m. May 19, Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, 2611 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. The voice students of Jenny Heichelbech will present their spring recital Saturday May 19, 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
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.
EIGHTH ANNUAL JOHN HARTFORD MEMORIAL FESTIVAL, 7 p.m. May 30, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, 5163 N. State Road 135, Nashville (Bean Blossom). Enjoy campground cooking, campfire jamming and the most entertaining bunch of pickers and singers ever assembled. Ticket prices vary and may be purchased at johnhartfordmemfest.com/tickets.
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: 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
ARTIST TALK: MEET THE AUTHOR, 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 newest 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. Guests will enjoy a meet-the-author reception followed by Heminway’s talk about the book and an audience Q&A session. The author will also be signing copies of the book. This event is free and open to everyone. All donations go to support CAAC programming.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Red Cross Blood Drive May 10, 1-6 p.m.; Apps to help you Start Investing with $5 or Less, 6 p.m. May 10; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. May 10; Civil War Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. May 10; DNA Testing for Genealogy, 10 a.m. May 12; Decorative Painting, 10 a.m. May 12; Purl Jam, 2 p.m. May 12; Connection Between Weight and Health, 6:30 p.m. May 14; E-Cigarettes and Vaping, 6:30 p.m. May 15; Online Resources at the Library, 6:30 p.m. May 16; Computer Basics at America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 6 p.m. May 17; Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon May 19; Adults Reading YA Book Club: “Fangirl” and “Carry On,” by Rainbow Rowell, 1 p.m. May 21; Columbus Viewfinders Photography Club, 6:30 p.m. May 21; Getting Started with Genealogy, 6 p.m. May 22. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
BROWN COUNTY LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7 to 10:30 a.m. May 12, Parkview Church of the Nazarene (and annex), 1750 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Adults and Children over 12- $7 donation Children under 12, $4 donation.
CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12, L. Frances Smith Elementary, 4505 Waycross Drive, Columbus. More than 30 vendors selling jewelry, wood crafts, yard art, paintings, leather art, bee keeping supplies, clothing, homemade crafts, metal art, photography and more.
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. Mother’s 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.
HOOSIER CARVER CLUB, 3-5 p.m. May 14, Mill Race Center. Examples of wood carvings and work-in-progress will be on display. Visitors are welcome and are invited to try their hand at “whittling” on a piece of wood. Information: 812-372-1956
BIKE TO WORK DAY, 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. May 16, various locations, join the mayor, Healthy Communities and Cummins Inc. for Bike to Work. Join riders from various areas of the community, leaving at 7:30 a.m., as they ride to the Cummins Irwin Conference Building Plaza for coffee and a light breakfast. Meeting locations: west side, in the Papa’s Grill parking lot; Blackwell Park/Parkside, meet in the parking lot west of the soccer fields; North Christian Church, the entrance drive near Tipton Lane; Haw Creek Trail, the intersection of 30th Street and Griffa Avenue; America and Roby Anderson Community Center. Information gohealthycolumbus.org.
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.”
WHITE CREEK RESALE AND VENDOR FAIR, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19, White Creek Lutheran School, 16270 S. County Road 300W, Columbus. Selling resale, home business, and hand-crafted items. Enter through gym doors. Info: facebook.com/events/348070919048688/.
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.
MARSHMALLOW MAKING CLASS, 4:30 p.m. May 19, 240sweet Studio, 9600 N. U.S. 31, Columbus. Chef Alexa Lemley will teach how to make marshmallows and how to cut, powder, and bag some to take home. Information: 240sweet.com/pages/interactive-marshmallow-making-class or call 812.372.9898.
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].
PICKLEBALL CLINICS, noon to 1:30 p.m. May 21-23, June 25-27, Sept. 17-19, pickleball court at Donner Park, in area of 19th Street and Lafayette Avenue. Three-day clinics allow participants to learn the fundamentals of the game and play. Equipment provided. Bring comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and comfortable clothing. Register through the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, 812-376-2680 or 739 22nd St., Columbus. Info: Send email to [email protected].
CO-OP AND CANVAS PAINT FOR A CAUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23, Columbus Food Co-Op, 1580 Central Ave., Columbus. Artistic fundraiser to support future members. Event price of $45 will go directly to supporting half of a co-op membership to a family in need. Guests can expect an event similar to a “wine and canvas” in that it will be led by art instructor, Shama Padalkar. Guests will be offered coffee, tea, and homemade snacks and treats. Guests must be 14 and older to paint. All supplies will be provided. RSVP at https://eventslogbook.com/events/co-op-canvas-fundraiser-columbus-food-co-op/ as soon as possible so an adequate amount of supplies can be ready.
BEAN BLOSSOM FARMERS’ MARKET, 4-7 p.m. May 25, June 1, 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.
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & PIONEER WOMEN’S QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. June 1, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., Nashville. Featuring 100 quilts, demonstrations, exhibits, homemade pies and local entertainment. A raffle also will be held on Sunday.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
SARAH SCHUETZ EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION, 5:30 p.m. May 17, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St.,Columbus, inaugural solo photography exhibit, “Yes, and … Improvising life through the looking glass.” This all-ages, multi-sensory event. Event information on Facebook. Search for “Yes, and : Improvising life through the looking glass.”
ARTIST RECEPTION FOR ALINE CHEVALIER, 4 p.m. May 18, WellConnect, Third and Washington streets, Columbus. Layers of materials, paints, images and papers artwork of Aline Chevalier through the end of July. For more info, call 812-343-9840 or visit alinemyart.com. Free and open to the public.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM DISCUSSION GROUP, 2 p.m. first Sunday 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. 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. 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.
