Kids and teens
July and beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Milk and Cookies Junior Storytime; 6 p.m. July 16, 23; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. July 17, 18, 24, 25; Rockin’ Storytimes with Mr. Dave! 10 a.m. July 17, 24; Toddler Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. July 17, 24; Storybook Musical Theater: Grades 3-6, 3 p.m. July 17, 24; 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. July 12, 18, 19, 25, 26; Just for Babies Story Times: 0-13 Months, 11 a.m. July 12, 19, 26; Refreshing read-in for teens, 2-5 p.m. July 12; Toddler Time at Hope, 10 a.m. July 13, 20; Teen STEAM – Constellation Creation, 4 p.m. July 13; From Scratch for Teens: Applesauce, 1:30 p.m. July 14; Teen Gaming at Hope library, 3 p.m. July 16; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. July 16, 11 a.m. July 19, 26; Milk and Cookies Storytime: Ages 3-8, 7 p.m., July 16; Teen STEAM – Experimental Music, 4 p.m. July 17; Kids Literacy Lab, 9 a.m. July 18; Music and Movement: Grades K-2, 3 p.m. July 18; Manga/Anime Club, 4 p.m. July 18; Full STEAM Ahead, 3:30 p.m. July 19; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-2, 3:30 p.m. July 19; Full Steam Ahead Grades 3-6, 4:30 p.m. July 19; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 7 p.m. July 19; Spanish Storytime, 10:30 a.m. July 20; Disney movie singalong, 1 p.m. July 20; Lego Club Ages 6-12 4:15 July 20; Life Size Games for Teens, 4 p.m. July 20; Re-string workshop ages 8 and up, 4 p.m. July 20; Keyboarding Grades 1-6, 10 a.m. July 23; Author visit: “Turtle’s Treasure,” 2 p.m. July 23; Teen book club at Hope, 4:30 p.m. July 24; Chaotic Tuesday Rocks! at the Commons, 5 p.m. July 24; Music and Movement, Grades K-2, 3 p.m. July 25; Teen Cafe: Christmas in July 4 p.m. July 25; Coder Dojo Grades 2-8 6 p.m. July 26; Coder Dojo Grades 7-12, 6 p.m July 26. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHTS, 9 a.m. to noon, July 14, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17. Call airport administration office 812-376-2519 weekdays to pre-register. Parental approval required. Sponsored by Columbus Area EAA Chapter 729. Information: online at youngeagles.org or eaa729.org.
FREE FUN DAY: CARNIVAL TIME, 1:30-3 p.m. July 20, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Features games such as duck pond, bean bag toss, fishing pond, spin the wheel and more. Prizes and snacks also. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SKATE, 1-3 p.m. July 27, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Afternoon of free, public skating. Donated school supplies will be given to the Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program.
Sports
PEE WEE AND BANTAM DROP-IN SKILL LESSONS, 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $10. Session focuses on advanced skills such as edgework, power skating, shooting mechanics and stick handling. Open to skaters and goalies for instruction-based skill development. No registration required. Information: 812-376-2686 or columbusparksandrec.com.
HOCKEY INTERMEDIATE EDGEWORK CLASSES, 7 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 1, or 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 2. Bantam/high school edgework will be offered 7:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Information or to register with your coach’s referral, call 812-376-2686.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 25, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4 to 10. 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.
Creative learning
TINKERGARTEN TRIAL CLASS, 10 a.m. July 14, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Free summer trial class. An outdoor, play-based, education for children 18 months-8 years old. Information, to register online: tinkergarten.com/classes/39067.
TINKERGARTEN SUMMER COURSE, 10 a.m. Saturdays July 21-Aug. 25, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus, Outdoor, play-based, education for children 18 months to 8 years that meets Saturday mornings at Mill Race Park. Cost is $105, with a 30-percent discount per additional child. Info: tinkergarten.com/classes/39069.
TODDLER TUESDAY, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through August, The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Programs rotate each week among a story, craft and game. Games are usually labeled 2+ or 3+, but there is no age minimum or maximum to participate. Those who want to play without participating in the scheduled activity may do so. Free and open to all. The schedule in to August is as follows: July 17 Game: Unicorn Glitterluck and Dragon Rapidfire; July 24 Craft: Paint with Water; July 31 Story: The Book with No Pictures; Aug. 7 Game: Animal Upon Animal; Aug. 14 Craft: PlayMais.
Camps
SUMMER TUMBLING CAMP, 2:30-4 p.m. July 23-26, Columbus Gymnastics Center, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Summer day camp through Columbus Parks and Recreation at the Columbus Gymnastics Center located at the Foundation For Youth. For kids in kindergarten through third grade. New skills taught, arts and crafts, snacks, games. Awards at the end of camp. Space is limited. Information: 812-376-2545.
Music, live performances
THE 4 DIMENSIONS, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13, 14, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Show that brings together four different performers and treats the audience to hits spanning four decades — the ‘50s through the ‘80s. Featuring Jenn Cristy and Eric Brown and the performers from One Pulse Entertainment. Tickets: $20.50 and $19.50.
JCB NEIGHBORFEST, 6 to 8 p.m. July 12, Aug. 2 downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets. Music Jul 12 by the Warrior Kings, a hard rock-blues band. Free and public. Music Aug. 2 by Jackson Way, playing party hits from across the decades. Presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council.
KATHY TROCCOLI ‘COMFORT BY CANDLELIGHT,’ 7 p.m. July 12, East Columbus Christian Church, 3170 Indiana Ave. Tickets are free and available at the church. Information: 812-372-3789 or Betina Baldwin at [email protected]. Kathy is an award-winning Christian singer, author and speaker.
HAMILTON CREEK, 7 p.m. July 14, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Bluegrass band. Admission $10. Visit TheEdinburghPixy.com for schedule information, in-depth event descriptions, or call 812-526-6513 and request additional information.
’60s & ’70s MUSIC ROCKS! CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. July 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy hearing songs by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Kenny Loggins and many more with the Tim Brickley and Michael Beck duo from Indy.
NIGHT OWL COUNTRY BAND ON THE PLAZA, 6:30 p.m. July 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Night Owl Country Band consists of Matt Lee, Brett Denney, Tim Dooley and Steve Pardue. Band members have a background in gospel, rock & roll, Celtic and country. Bring your own chair. Rain location: Red Room.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOW, 7 to 9 p.m. July 21, Aug. 18, Donner Park, 739 22nd St., Columbus. July 21: Jack Davis and Vernon Moir, playing harmonica duets; Arnold Ellison and granddaughter Madilyn Ellison on banjo, guitar and vocals; Luan Arnold, vocalist singing show tunes; Bill Daeger and family, singing folk and ’40s popular songs.
DINNER WITH LIVE MUSIC, 6-9 p.m., July 21, Willow Leaves Theatre, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Beginning at 6 p.m., enjoy an all-you-can-eat fried fish and chicken dinner with salad, potato, drink and dessert. Live music will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. To make reservations, call 812-546-0640.
SWEET POTATOES CONCERT, 7 p.m. July 22, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Sweet Potatoes trio comes out of southern California to dish up their blend of country, folk and homespun Americana. Their music features acoustic guitars, ukulele, accordion and harmonica. Sweet Potatoes offer original music with songs about finding and appreciating love, faith, family and home. Concert is free.
CABARET AT THE COMMONS WITH LAURA BENANTI, 7:30 p.m. July 26, The Commons, 300 Block of Washington Street, Columbus. Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti will perform songs and share humorous anecdotes and experiences she has had on and off the stage and screen. Tickets: $40 to $60, available at thecip.org/laurabenanti or at the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic box office by calling 812-376-2638, or at 315 Franklin St. in downtown Columbus.
SEVENTH ANNUAL INDIANA STATE FINGERSTYLE GUITAR FESTIVAL, July 27-29, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Event will feature some of the finest fingerstyle guitar players in the U.S. Festivities include a Friday night kickoff party 6-11 p.m. at the Brown County Inn; competition 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., film premiere 2 p.m. and concert 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Brown County Playhouse on Saturday; and guitar workshops 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Brown County Inn. Admission: Friday night party (tickets at the door); $15.50 for Saturday competition; $22.50 for Saturday concert ($32.50 VIP ticket); Sunday workshops $20 per class; Information: browncounty.com/calendar/event/indiana-state-fingerstyle-guitar-festival.
HAND UP FOR STAND-UP, 7 p.m. July 27, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Happy Place Comedy American Cancer Society benefit. Go online at TheEdinburghPixy.com for schedule information and more in-depth event descriptions or call 812-526-6513.
SONGS FOR A SUMMER EVENING, 7 p.m. July 28, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. First United Methodist Church presents Saturday Night Showcase, “Songs for a Summer Evening,” a benefit for Love Chapel, featuring local musicians and personalities. The benefit is free and open to the public with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to Love Chapel. Call the church 812-372-2851 for further information.
I’VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3-5, 10-11, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. A Branson, Missouri-styled two-hour show featuring music of the 1960’s and ’70s, including the BeeGees, the British Invasion and Motown. Tickets: $21.50/$20.50.
ACTORS STUDIO OF HOPE, 7:30, Aug. 4, Willow Leaves, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Dinner theater production of “Sweet Dreams: A Tribute to Patsy Cline” starring Lisa Barrett in the title role. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Emotional and humorous salute to Cline and her longtime friendship with one of her fans.Tickets $25 per person. Information and reservations: 812-546-0640.
CERAFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 11-12, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Inaugural music festival benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Saturday’s lineup will feature country artists including Mo Pitney, Clayton Anderson, Alex Williams, Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders, Reece Phillips and Craig Thayer. Sunday will feature Americana and folk acts including Smooth Hound Smith, Peter Oren, Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons, Timmy the Teeth, Fox Valley Harvest, Jackson Grimm and headliner CAAMP.
BORROWED TYME, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Bluegrass band. Go online at TheEdinburghPixy.com for schedule information and more in-depth event descriptions or call 812-526-6513 and request additional information.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food and drinks, with live music from singers, songwriters and performers.
Theater, film
MUSICALS ROCK! ‘THE WIZ,’ 6 p.m. July 16, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The 1978 retelling of “The Wizard of Oz.” Cast includes Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Rated G.
MUSICALS ROCK! ‘GREASE,’ 6 p.m. July 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Experience the friendships and romances among the Pink Ladies and T-Birds at Rydell High. Rated PG-13.
MUSICALS ROCK! ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ SINGALONG AND SHOE DRIVE, 6 p.m. July 23, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Donate shoes for Sans Souci and enjoy an interactive screening of the classic musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Popcorn and beverages provided.
Food
240SWEET INTERACTIVE MARSHMALLOW MAKING CLASS, 1 p.m. July 21, 240sweet Studio, 9600 U.S. 31 North, Columbus. Chef Alexa Lemley will teach participants how to make gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows, sample some 240sweet puffs and cut, powder and bag some marshmallows to take home. Info: 812-372-9898; 240sweet.com/pages/interactive-marshmallow-making-class.
240SWEET MARSHMALLOW EXPERIENCE, 2:30 p.m. July 21, 240sweet Studio, 9600 U.S. 31 North, Columbus. Join Chef Alexa and her team in creating your own custom pan of marshmallow dessert. Information: 812-372-9898; 240sweet.com/pages/new-marshmallow-experience.
THIRD SATURDAY FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN DINNER WITH LIVE MUSIC, 6-9 p.m. July 21, Willow Leaves Theatre, 326 Jackson St., Hope. All-you-can-eat fried fish and chicken dinner with live music; dinner at 6 p.m., music at 7. Evening entertainment will feature award-winning finger stylist guitarist Kade Puckett.
Seasonal
HOPE FARMERS MARKET, 5-8 p.m. first Friday of the month through September, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Market will include a tractor cruise-in, car cruise-in on the east side of the square, market and band live music.
BEAN BLOSSOM FARMERS’ MARKET, 4-7 p.m. Fridays throughout the summer, 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, children’s activities. SNAP customers welcome.
COLUMBUS CITY SUMMER FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 15, FairOaks Mall parking lot, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Featuring fresh produce, eggs, pulled pork sandwiches, fruit, jams and jellies, spices, herbs, breads, pies, cookies, plants, flowers and more. Parking available; bikes, wheelchairs and walkers will have easy access. Senior and WIC vouchers accepted. Information: 812-378-0539.
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 15, Brown Street in the Cummins Inc. parking lot between Fifth and Eighth streets in downtown Columbus. Includes produce, arts and crafts, ready-to-eat food, baked goods, personal care products, and more. Live music. Senior and WIC farmers market vouchers, SNAP (Double Bucks program) and Foodlink accepted. Information: columbusfarmersmarket.org.
FLINTWOOD OUTDOOR MARKET, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus. Held the first Saturday of each month through October. Information: flintwood.org
Talks
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. An hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees will be able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.
WALK THE TALK SPEAKER SERIES: CREATING HAPPINESS, 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 20, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. What is true happiness and how do you create it? Find out more from common men and women as they share their approaches to creating happiness in this world. Series includes live music, six storytellers, confetti, fun interactivity a motivational balloon drop, a light show and takeaways on topics. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sports, exercise
PICKLEBALL CLINICS, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 to 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 columbus [email protected].
Fundraisers, non-profits
HOT DOGS FOR A HOT CAUSE, 4-7 p.m. July 21, Columbus Township Fire & Rescue, 935 Repp Drive, Columbus. Fundraiser will feature a fire truck available for the kids to check out, and outdoor games. Visitors are welcome to bring cornhole boards, ladder ball sets, giant Jenga, horseshoe sets or any outdoor games. Hot dogs, chips, drinks and desserts will be available for purchase. There will also be raffle drawings for prizes.
WINE AND CANVAS, 6 p.m. July 26, Tri State Artisans, 422 Washington St., Columbus. A teacher will guide participants step by step in replicating the night’s featured painting. Event supports Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. A portion of the fee is tax-deductible and a receipt will be mailed. Cost is $40, which includes a $25 donation to Turning Point. Snacks provided. Bring your beverage of choice. Questions: Celeste Miller, [email protected]. Register by July 23 at weblink.donorperfect.com/WineandCanvas.
COLUMBUS SALVATION ARMY CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28, Columbus Baptist Church, 4821 N. U.S. 31. Top 20 trophies, three People’s Choice awards. Concessions available. Raffle tickets for door prizes; must be present to win. Registration $15 day of show, pre-register $12. T-shirts for sale for $10. Information: Columbus Salvation Army, 812-372-7118.
RIDING FOR MEMORIES ALZHEIMER’S BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RIDE, all day, Aug. 4, starting and finishing at Mann’s Harley Davidson, 3250 Marketplace Drive, Edinburgh. On-site registration: 9 to 10:30 a.m. or online at ridingformemories.com. Ninety-plus mile scenic ride, door prizes, live auction, lunch. Cost $25 per rider and $35 per rider and passenger. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. All motorcycles are welcome.
FFYTRI+, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 4, Tipton Lakes Marina, 6000 Tipton Lakes Blvd., Columbus. Twenty-third annual event will feature Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, Olympic and Sprint Duathlons, and community 10K & 5K. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Foundation For Youth General Scholarship Fund to support FFY programs such as The Boys & Girls Club, Columbus Youth Camp, and Youth Athletics.
FT (5)K, 8 a.m. Aug. 4, Seymour High School, 1350 W Second St., Seymour. Sponsored by Seymour High School Dance Marathon. Benefits Riley Hospital for Children. Register online at: signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/126623.
REINS TO RECOVERY’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Fundraiser to benefit Reins to Recovery, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center. Public event. Dinner is a free-will offering. Reins to Recovery, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities. Also provides equine-assisted learning and equines assisted psychotherapy to victims of violence and abuse and youth at risk. Info: Kristye Lewis 812-521-0901
SEEDS OF LOVE 5K RUN/WALK, 8 a.m. Sept. 15, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Dr., Columbus. Benefits Love Chapel. Sign up online: signmeup.com/124888; information: 812-372-5971 or 812-376-3321
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. July 12, 26; American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m. July 12; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6-8 p.m. July 12; Decorative Painting, 10 a.m. July 14; Knitting Rocks! Purl Jam, 2 p.m. July 14; Columbus Viewfinders Photography Club, 6:30 p.m. July 16; Birds of Prey, 2 p.m. July 18; Computer Basics at the America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 6 p.m. Jul 19; Civil War Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. July 19; Local Authors Rock! 10 a.m. July 21; Genealogy Rocks! 6 p.m. July 24; A Rockin’ Evening with Gary Varvel, 6:30 p.m. July 24; Bad Indiana Music, 6:30 p.m. July 26. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
1953 COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, noon, Aug. 11, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Any adjoining years that would like to attend, call 812-374-2963 for information or to register. Cost is $25 for the meal (no other cost).
Galleries, museums & exhibits
WINDOW TO COLUMBUS, 7 p.m. through July 31, Heritage Fund courtyard, 538 Franklin St., Columbus. A small exhibit about innovation and design in Columbus.
AVENUE OF THE ARCHITECTS, regular library business hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. An exhibit of photographs and illustrations about Columbus’ Fifth Street,
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. Free. Questions: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. Research center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum/visitor information center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays with extended hours during special events. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.
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 browncounty artguild.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: browncounty artgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Ongoing
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; columbusarea railroadclub.com; or info@columbusarea railroadclub.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, noon Mondays, Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
ZOO’OPOLIS EXOTIC PETTING WORLD, 12696 W 50 S. Columbus. Visit all habitats and learn about pets, feed and take pictures with more than 100 animals representing more than 40 different species and the reptile kingdom, including foxes, raccoons, timber wolves, prairie dogs, wallabies and more. Reservations are required. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-5 p.m. Text to make your reservation 812-764-4980. Learn more on Facebook under Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World.
