Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Let’s Get Craftin’ Ages 3-4 10 a.m. Nov. 3; Let’s Get Craftin’ Ages 5-7 10 a.m. Nov. 3; Cursive Club Grades 2-6, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 12; Teen Games at Hope Branch, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. Nov. 5, 12; Word Nerds Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Nov. 5; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Nov. 5, 12; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, 12; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Nov. 6, 13, 27; Teen DIY at Hope: Suminagashi, 3 p.m. Nov. 6; Music & Movement Grades K-2, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6; CoderDojo BYOD Grades 2-12, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6; CoderDojo Python on Raspberry Pi Grades 7-12, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6; CoderDojo Grades 2-8, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6; French Storytime Ages 5 and up, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6; French Storytime Ages 0-4, 5 p.m. Nov. 6; 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 and 14, and 10 a.m. Nov. 8, 15; 1’ and 2’s Storytime 11 a.m. Nov. 7, 14; Crazy 8’s Club Grades K-2, 4 p.m. Nov. 7, 14; Manga/Anime Club for Teens, 4 p.m. Nov. 7; Just for Babies Storytime 0-13 months 11 a.m. Nov. 8, 15; Crazy 8’s Club Grades 3-5, 4 p.m. Nov. 8, 15; Toddler Time at Hope, 10 a.m. Nov. 9; Lego Club Ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9; Random Friday: Teen Storytime with Dakota, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9; Teen STEAM — 3D Print Club, 4 p.m. Nov. 9; Catan Tournament Ages 8 and up, 9 a.m. Nov. 10; UNO Game Tournament, 10 a.m. Nov. 10; Teen Hogwarts for Muggles at Hope: Fantastic Beasts — DIY Bowtruckle, 3 p.m. Nov. 13; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-2, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13; Full STEAM Ahead Grades 3-6, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13; Hogwarts for Muggles for Teens: Fantastic Beasts DIY Bowtruckle, 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
FALL TINKERGARTEN COURSE, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 4, 10, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Visit tinkergarten.com/classes/all/47203 to find a class. Tinkergarten is outdoor, play-based, education for children 18 months to 8 years old.
DAY OF THE DEAD, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Students and teachers from CSA — New Tech hosting event, which will include assorted traditional Mexican foods, a DJ playing music. Decorations like Papel picado and ofredas will be featured.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING ‘20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND FIREMEN’S CHEER FUND TOY DRIVE,’ 7:45 p.m. Nov. 3, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Seven pro-wrestling matches, four HPW title matches, toy drive for Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund; concessions, wrestling merchandise, T-shirts. Bring new, gently used toys to help kids in need at Christmas.
FALL LANTERN WALK, 5 p.m. Nov. 4, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Free event hosted by Tinkergarten leaders, Breanna and Lydia. Walk is designed to help kids big and small welcome and see the beauty in the darkness of the end of Daylight Saving time (aka “Fall back”). Register at tinkergarten.com.
CRAYON DRIVE SORTING PARTY, 6 p.m. Nov. 6, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Kids in grades 3-6 can help sort donated crayons collected in October. After they’re shipped, the Crayon Initiative will recycle the crayons and then distribute the new crayons to children in hospitals. Snacks provided. Register at mybcpl.org under Events.
INTERNATIONAL GAMES WEEK, Nov. 4-10, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Library has game collections for all ages. Check out one; play during next visit. Make suggestions for future game purchases.
GAME DROP-IN NIGHT, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn about chess, bridge, Catan and other board games.
LITTLE CHEFS COOKIE HUNT (AGES 5-8) 4:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Go on a “scavenger hunt” for the ingredients to make brownies, easy oatmeal cookies and a fun kids’ trail mix. Cost is $16 per child (ages 5-8). Register by Nov. 8 or until max enrollment has been met. Spaces are limited. Register: 812-376-2680 or columbusparksandrec.com.
Music, live performances
‘THE BIRTH OF ROCK N’ ROLL,’ 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly are represented.
FRIDAYS@ FIRST, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Celebrate the Season — First United Methodist Church Music Ministry; Dec. 14, The Burchfield Brothers with vocalist, Mark Murphy.
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW CONCERT SERIES, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th Street, Columbus. Scheduled: Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Dan Schutte, singer-songwriter, “God Among Us;” Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., Hot Horns: “Christmas Passion.”
COLUMBUS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE, 4-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Evening of bluegrass music. Bring your fiddle, guitar, banjo or any instrument and join in. Group performances begin at 5 p.m. with Cumberland Gap, Bluegrass Express, The Long Family Singers, Lost River Risin’ and James White & Deercreek (not in performance order). Free admission; donations welcome. Concessions available. Additional information: 812-376-0714 or 812-614-0995.
BETWEEN YOU & ME: POP, ROCK & ROLL FOR YOUR SOUL,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Jenn Cristy, a former backing vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for John Mellencamp and an international touring artist, is bringing her talent in this eclectic show featuring the hits of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Elton John, The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel and others.
COLIN G. MATTHEWS: THE VIOLIN MAN, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Bartholomew County Public Library, Red Room, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy the sounds of Colin G. Matthews as he plays popular music from the 1940’s to the present. Music not commonly performed on the violin.
VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO SHOW, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 9, 10, Harlequin Theatre insiode FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St. in Columbus. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door; available at Viewpoint Books downtown, online at hitchcockradio.brownpapertickets.com, or the mall office. Cash bar available. Information and reservations: 812-343-4597.
ACOUSTIC NIGHT BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m., Nov. 9, Viewpoint Books Book Cellar 548 Washington St., Columbus. Benefit concert for Embrace Grace featuring Here Together, Nikki Cole, Jacob Paul+Alyssa Nicole, and Jacob Kennedy. Tickets: $10 in advance $12 at door. Purchase at Viewpoint or by calling 812-343-3501
HONORING OUR VETERANS, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Columbus North High School Auditorium, 1400 25th St., Columbus. The Columbus Philharmonic pays tribute to those who have served and to those currently serving in our armed forces, providing protection and liberty to us all. On the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day (World War I), recognize the sacrifices of veterans and their families. Show will feature Donata Cucinnota, soprano. Tickets $5 to $50. Tickets, information: 812-376-2638 or thecip.org.
COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2018-19 SEASON, 3:30 p.m., various dates, The Commons, 300 Washington St. unless otherwise listed. Scheduled through 2018: Dec. 2, “A CSO Holiday (free admission). Tickets: $5 to $40; csoindiana.org.
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, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers.
Seasonal
36th ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, Immanuel Lutheran School, 605 S. Walnut Street, Seymour. Free event includes holiday and everyday handcrafted items, plus food, drinks and homemade desserts will be available for lunch. Homemade items include intricate wood pictures, carved angels, wooden toys and games, barn quilts, woven rugs, pet treats, local authors, hand-painted items and ceramics, purses, homemade baked goods.
HOLIDAY CREATIONS CRAFT SHOW AND SALE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Shop over 30 booths to find unique gifts, holiday items at the 21st annual event. Admission free. Register for door prizes. Concessions available for purchase.
12 DAMES OF CHRISTMAS, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 10, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Thirty-eighth annual fine arts and crafts show. New, veteran vendors. All handmade, unique items. Visit, register for door prizes in Community Arts building.
29th OPEN HEARTH CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus. Local crafters, artisans, bakers, candy makers, quilters and much more. Silent auction, hourly door prizes. Food to purchase: breakfast and lunch.
HANDMADE HOLIDAY: ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 11, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Event will feature one-of-a-kind handmade crafts from artisans around Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Silent basket auction, hourly drawings. Cupcakes and a $5 chicken noodle meal that includes a drink. Free parking and admission.
Talks, lectures
BREATHE: FINDING REST FOR YOUR SOUL, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3, Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Road, Columbus. Guest Speaker: Sharon Garlough Brown; worship led by Laura Dingman. Tickets: webreathe.eventbrite.com, $25, plus online fee. Information: Allison Kennedy, 812-603-4958.
WILLIAM R. LAWS PEACEMAKING LECTURE SERIES, Professor Fran Quigley discussing the problem of access to prescription medicines and the case for single-payer health care in the nation, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3, First Presbyterian Church, Seventh and Franklin streets, Columbus. Quigley is a professor in the Health and Human Rights Clinic at the IU School of Law.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 5, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Steve Pemberton will guide a public conversation with his talk, “The Power of Relationships: Building a Supportive Community for Positive Youth Development.” Pemberton was orphaned into the foster care system, but he rose to become a corporate executive and a youth advocate. His life story is a bestselling memoir: “A Chance in the World.”
THE OXBOW NATURE CONSERVANCY: A WONDER THAT ALMOST WASN’T, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Jon Seymour, president of the Board of Oxbow Inc., talks about the wonders of the Oxbow area and challenges that come with a primarily volunteer organization owning and managing 1,400 acres of floodplain for wildlife use and nature enjoyment. Hosted by local Sierra Club,. Open to all.
WOMEN HEROES OF WORLD WAR I, 6 p.m. Nov. 12, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Author Kathryn Atwood explores the contributions made by women during World War I (wartime propaganda, women’s movement of the day). Dozens of archival photos, readings from Atwood’s book, “Women Heroes of World War I,” and audience Q&A.
PARENT-DAUGHTER HAIR TIME WITH GRATEFUL DAD BRAIDS, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Grateful Dad Braids offers easy-to-learn braiding classes to encourage relationship building between parents and their daughters. Limited to 15 girls and their dad, mom, grandparent, etc. Please register the child or children and attending adult.
THANKS-GIVING: A MODERN BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. As the busyness and stress of the holiday season approaches, it;s useful to pause and reflect on reasons to be thankful. Tom Mitchell, from Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington, will give a practical introduction to ways, derived from Buddha’s teachings, through which Buddhist and non-Buddhist can find encouragement, perspective, and inspiration.
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays in October and November, 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.
Sports, exercise
ADULT BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 3-17, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Low-impact activity for all ages. Wear comfortable clothing, proper footwear. Bring own water. Equipment provided or bring your own paddle. A 3-week clinic, 1.5 hours each week, for $35. Each subsequent week will build upon the previous week’s lesson. Pre-registration required; limit 12 participants per clinic. Registration ends 5 p.m. Nov. 2. For more information, email [email protected] There is a separate $7 drop fee at FFY.
BROWN COUNTY HILLY HALF, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 10, Brown County State Park, 1810 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Route starts, finishes at Saddle Barn/lower shelter house, winding its way through Brown County State Park. Up hills, past the fire tower, vistas and back down the hill to a surprise near the finish line. Features 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids run. Awards, post-race pizza party will follow. Late registration begins at 7 a.m.; races begin at 9 a.m.; post-race party and awards to follow. Registration and admission: browncounty.com/calendar/event/brown-county-hilly-half.
TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE, 10:15 a.m., Nov. 10, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Free event hosted by USA Hockey. Register at usahockey.com and search using zip code 47201. Event for ages 4-12 interested in the sport of hockey. Free equipment available to use. Arrive early to get geared up. Questions: contact Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena at 812-376-2686.
Fundraisers, non-profits
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CAMP ATTERBURY USO, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Patrons can donate blank Christmas cards which will be taken to the Camp Atterbury USO in early December for soldiers stationed there. Drop your cards at the main library or at the Hope Branch Library.
FREE BOOKS FOR VETERANS, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Veterans can select a free book in the ongoing book sale area. Open during library hours.
HEROES’ TREE, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make an ornament in honor of a veteran, place on one of the Heroes Trees at the main entrance and in the Children’s Department.
SALVATION ARMY SUPPLY DRIVE, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 3, all canned food items, clothing, hygiene items accepted at following locations: Columbus Salvation Army (2525 Illinois Ave.); Seymour Cornerstone Church (1088 Sarasota Dr.); and Hope First Wesleyan Church in Hope (733 Washington St.). Information, Breanna Graham at 812-374-7048 or [email protected].
19TH ANNUAL WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL BASKET BINGO, Nov. 9, White Creek Lutheran, 16270 S. County Road 300W, Columbus. Tickets are 20 games for $20 before Nov. 9. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling school office at 812-342-6832. Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30. A raffle will be held and refreshments will be served. Profits go towards the seventh and eighth grade Chicago trip.
RICHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Richards Elementary School, 3311 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Food, face painting, games, jewelry booth, prizes, silent auction, bake sale.
4th ANNUAL HOOSIER TRAILS 5K RUN/WALK, 10 a.m. Nov. 10, Ceraland Park cross country course, 3989 S. County Road 525E. To promote physical fitness, high adventure and community awareness. Proceeds will benefit Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. Registration open 8:30-9:30 a.m. Public welcome. Prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Cost: $20 advance registration includes commemorative patch. Register, pay in advance. Information: hoosiertrails5k.org.
POLIDOR RUN/WALK 2018, 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 10, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Certified 5K course starting at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Columbus. Event to raise funds for adult literacy in Limonade, Haiti. After the event, join for creole beans and rice. Sign up for the event at: IndianaTiming.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled:American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Nov. 1, Civil War Book Discussion Group: ‘Myth of the Lost Cause: Why the South Fought the Civil War and Why the North Won,’ 7 p.m. Nov. 1; Finding Balance in a Spinning World — Vestibular Disorders Support Group, 6 p.m. Nov. 5; Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7; Game Drop-in Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; Bartholomew County Writers Group 6 p.m. Nov. 8; Decorative Painting, 10 a.m. Nov. 10; Great Geneaology Starters, 6 p.m. Nov. 13; CAMEO, 6 p.m. Nov. 14; Book Discussion Group at Hope, 1 p.m. Nov. 15; Computer Basics at America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 6 p.m. Nov. 15; Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.”
ST. BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. All alumni from St. Bartholomew, St. Columba and All Saints schools invited to attend all-class alumni event at St. Bartholomew School in the cafeteria. Includes school tours, appetizers and a cash bar.
FALL BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 3, Columbus First Church of the Nazarene, 1245 McClure Road, Columbus. Annual fall bazaar for Elyssa Mills’ senior project. More than 20 vendors, concession stands with pulled pork meals, and a silent auction. All proceeds go toward the youth trip to Arizona for Nazarene Youth Conference. Information 812-344-4301.
MILITARY REENACTORS, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. View uniforms, weapons and gear from Civil War to World War II.
CRAFT NIGHT: CHRISTMAS QUILLING, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Use an 18th century technique to make a Christmas tree or snowflake that can be used an a Christmas ornament or card. Materials provided. Limited to 15 participants. Register at mybcpl.org under Events.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of the month except in September at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarea railroadclub.com; or info@columbusarea railroadclub.com.
Films, theater
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: ‘GENDER REVOLUTION,’ 5:30 to 7 p.m., Nov. 1, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Discussion will follow the screening. Documentary explores evolving understanding of gender identity. Includes points of view from transgender and intersex individuals about their experiences. Free.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Movie sing-a-long night featuring a classic American musical that has been immortalized both on film and on the Broadway stage. Admission is free and doors will open at 6 p.m. Contact the church at 812-372-2851 for details.
‘SERGEANT YORK,’ 6 p.m. Nov. 14, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room. Film based on the diary of Sgt. Alvin York, one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War I. Film’s patriotic theme helped recruit soldiers.
Food
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH — BORCHERS SUPPER AND BAZAAR, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 2, St. Paul Lutheran Church — Borchers, 10792 N. County Road 210E, Seymour. Supper includes turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings. Bazaar area features silent auction items such as handmade crafts, locally grown canned goods and more. This is a free-will offering.
PETERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 51ST ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 2-3, Petersville United Methodist Church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. The menu for the Turkey Supper includes traditional Thanksgiving food: baked turkey and dressing, noodles, vegetable, cranberry relish and dessert. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and younger. Carry out available at the annex on the northeast side of the church. Information: 812-372-3575; 812-603-8378.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
COLOR STUDY, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Nov. 2, Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave., Suite 2100. Works by Kathryn Armstrong, Bobbie K. Owens, Daren Redman, Casey Roberts, Laurie Wright and Lauren Zoll
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.
WINDOW TO COLUMBUS, Heritage Fund courtyard, 538 Franklin St., Columbus. Small, ongoing exhibit about innovation and design in Columbus.
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 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. County Road 50S, 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 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.
