Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Toddler Time at Hope, 10 a.m. Nov. 16; Teen STEAM: Astromechs, 4 p.m. Nov. 16; Teen Service Hour Day, noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 17; Please Clap! Grades 4-6, 2 p.m. Nov. 17; American Girl Club Ages 6-12, 3 p.m. Nov. 17; Preschool STEAM Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19; Cursive Club Grades 2-6, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19; Teen Book Club: Native American Authors, 4 p.m. Nov. 19; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m. Nov. 19; Coder BOYD Grades 2-12, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20; CoderDojo Grades 2-8, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20; Watch-It Wednesday: Marvel Movie Marathon, 10 a.m. Nov. 21; Cursive Club Grades 2-6, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Nov. 26; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. Nov. 26; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Nov. 27, 28; Teen STEAM at Hope, 2:45 p.m. Nov. 27; DIY for Teens: Suminagashi, 3 p.m. Nov. 27; French Storytime Ages 0-4, 5 p.m. Nov. 27; Teen Cafe: NaNoWriMo, 4 p.m. Nov. 28; 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Nov. 28, 29; Just for Babies Storytime 0-13 months 11 a.m. Nov. 29; Crazy 8’s Club Grades 3-5, 4 p.m. Nov. 29; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 5 p.m. Nov. 29. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
SKATE WITH SANTA, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 24, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Skate with Santa, make crafts and reindeer food, and have loads of fun! Cost is $7.50 and includes skate rental.
Music, live performances
ORGAN CONCERT, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Concert will feature organist Daniel Mau. Admission is free. Everyone invited.
POP-UP EVENT WITH EMILY WELLS, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Columbus Area Arts Council presents a pop-up concert featuring Emily Wells, a violinist, singer, producer and composer known for her varied use of classical and modern instrumentation. To learn more, visit emilywellsmusic.com or artsincolumbus.org. Concert is free, open to everyone, but a $10 donation is suggested to support CAAC.
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW CONCERT SERIES, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Scheduled: Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Dan Schutte, singer-songwriter, “God Among Us;” Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., Hot Horns: “Christmas Passion.”
DINNER WITH LIVE MUSIC, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 17, 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.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER: A BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Show includes more than 30 familiar hits and tells the story of the Beach Boys. Free popcorn to anyone who wears an Hawaiian shirt to the concert. Ticket discounts for groups of 15 or more.
GREASE SING-A-LONG, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 24, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Celebrate Sandy and Danny and the rest of Rydell High School with the classic film with on-screen lyrics so everyone can belt out your favorite songs with your best friends. Put on your poodle skirts and T-Bird jackets and bring your dancing shoes. Wear a costume and get a discount. Rated PG. Adults $8, in costume $7.
KADE PUCKETT, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. The return of 2013 state fingerstyle champion. Tickets $15 to $20. Available on line at kadepuckett.brownpapertickets.com, or at Viewpoint books downtown or the FairOaks mall office. For information and seat reservations call 812-343-4597. Cash bar available during the show.
COLUMBUS CITY BAND SOUNDS OF THE SEASON AND CHRISTMAS CLASSICS CONCERT, 2 p.m. Nov. 25, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Free.
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.
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
28TH ANNUAL COOKIE WALK, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 17, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. The fundraiser that the late Sarah Hancock launched as a fun way to support the church’s missions normally features more than 8,000 cookies, from pumpkin to snickerdoodles to peanut brittle to nearly every other kind. Vegan and allergy friendly treats will be available. For more information call the church at 812-372-2851 or visit fumccolumbus.org.
COMMUNITY CAST-A-WAYS GARAGE SALE, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Over 30 booths to choose from. Admission is free. Food concessions will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Columbus Parks & Recreation Dept.
CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Local artists and craftsmen will showcase their work. Various media will be represented including glassware, jewelry, watercolors, wood crafts, bath and body products made from goat’s milk, and fabric art.
CHRISTMAS IN BROWN COUNTY, all day, Nov. 24, Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau Office, 10 N. Van Buren St., Nashville. Festive songs fill the air from carolers decked out in Victorian costumes. Artisan galleries, craft studios, shops, and boutiques beckon shoppers. Old fashioned candies and homemade treats. Discover picturesque photo opportunities throughout town.
Talks, lectures
REACH FOR WOMEN — AN EVENING WITH KATARA MCCARTY, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15, Willow Lake Event Center, 2130 W. County Road 200N, North Vernon. Join with the REACH high school girls as Katara McCarty brings her message to the women of the Women’s Giving Circle and their friends for an evening of encouragement, coaching, and positive energy. Contact the Jennings County Community Foundation for more information and register online to reserve a spot for yourself and friends at goo.gl/forms/STeQwMmqqBAx8Tm43.
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.
DIVORCE: A 19TH CENTURY EPIDEMIC, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Presentation provides introduction to American divorce records, some of the resources available for locating a divorce case. Presenter Meredith Thompson, Indiana Genealogical Society, will touch on the history of American divorce laws and identify areas that became known as “divorce mills” because of their willingness to grant quick divorces—including Indianapolis. Hosted by Bartholomew County Genealogical Society. Open to all.
CENTRAL HEIGHTS CHURCH OF GOD THANKSGIVING DINNER, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Central Heights Church of God, 3151 Sharon Lane, Columbus. All-ages Sunday school 9:30 a.m., then music by Night Owl Band at 10:30 a.m., followed by pitch-in.
THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ADDICT, 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. John Cunningham, a three-time felon and 12-year heroin addict, shares his story of recovery. Cunningham share his philosophy: “No matter how hopeless it seems that no matter how far down we go, or how bad it gets, you can recover.”
ORGANIZE YOUR HANDBAG, ORGANIZE YOUR HOME, 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bring whatever bag you carry daily, purse, diaper bag, backpack or briefcase and learn about the SORT technique from Simplicity Revealed Professional Organizer Crista Burbrink. Use to declutter and organize any area of your home. Participants receive pouches to sort the “stuff” in their bag, the Basics of Organizing Cheat Sheet and more. Register at mybcpl.org under Events.
THE WELLNESS LIFESTYLE: AN EVENING OF TIPS AND TREATS, 6 p.m. Nov. 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join Columbus native Daniel Orr, of FARMbloomington restaurant, and Columbus native Kelly Jo Baute, of A Splendid Earth Wellness, for an evening of tips and treats as they discuss their new book, “The Wellness Lifestyle: A Chef’s Recipe for Real Life.” Orr will teach you how to create healthier food choices, such as apple doughnuts and pineapple pizza. Baute will teach you how to create healthier movement opportunities for home and work and will lead you through some useful activity tips. Books available for purchase.
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays in 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.
BUDGETING YOUR HOLIDAY SPENDING, 6 p.m. Nov. 28, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. It’s not too late to create a plan to help you get and stay on track with your holiday spending. Lisa Piercefield with Apprisen will help you create a spending plan, set priorities, learn how to limit holiday spending and some holiday savings tips. One lucky attendee receives a $25 gift card courtesy of Apprisen.
PURDUE EXTENSION BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY COMMUNITY GATHERING, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Purdue Extension Bartholomew County, 965 Repp Drive, Columbus. Gathering to display the works of the Extension, from agriculture and horticulture, to nutrition and money management, to youth development. Anyone with special needs call prior to meeting at 812-379-1665.
Sports, exercise
TURKEY TROT, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 22, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. A free, 5K run/walk on Thanksgiving Day. Donations accepted for the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund. To register, go online to columbusparksandrec.com, or call 812-376-2686.
3-on-3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 23, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. A 3-on-3 pondless hockey tournament. Cost is $15 per individual and $55 per adult team. To register or for more information, go online to columbusparksandrec.com or call us at 812-376-2686.
ADULT BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 27, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Pickleball is a low-impact activity that is fun for all ages. Wear comfortable clothing, proper footwear and bring water. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle. It is a 3-week clinic, 1.5 hours each week for $35. Participants must attend each lesson, since each subsequent week will build upon the previous week’s Beginner lesson. Clinic location is at Foundation For Youth, Columbus. Tuesdays, Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration required — Limit 12 participants per clinic. Registration ends 5 p.m. Nov. 26. Information: email [email protected]. There is a separate $7 drop fee at FFY. You may purchase a multi-visit pass for a reduced per visit fee at FFY.
Fundraisers, non-profits
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CAMP ATTERBURY USO, through Nov. 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, through Nov. 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, through Nov. 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.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Nov. 15; Book Discussion Group at Hope, 1 p.m. Nov. 15; Computer Basics at America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 6 p.m. Nov. 15; Columbus Viewfinders Photography Club, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19; Adults Reading YA Book Club: The Grimm Legacy, 6 p.m. Nov. 26; American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. Nov. 27; Writing your own business plan, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Register for events 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
IUPUC TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FILM SERIES, 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. IUPUC will host a free showing of “Baby Doll” as part of its fall film series focused on adaptations of Tennessee Williams plays. “Baby Doll” stars Eli Wallach, Carrol Baker, and Karl Malden. The story centers on Archie Lee Meighan (Malden), a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll (Baker), a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons.
‘DUNKIRK,’ 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Released in 2017, “Dunkirk” is a British-American-French-Dutch co-production and depicts the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II. Recipient of three Oscars, other awards. Rated PG.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
CHRISTMAS OF YESTERYEAR, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St., Hope. Town of Hope kicks off the Christmas season. Learn about Moravian Christmas traditions and visit with local characters as they tell what Hope was like in the past. Carriage rides around the town, visit with Santa Claus. Free, open to public.
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 atterburybakalarair museum.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.
