Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Sept. 12, 18, 19, 25, 26; Just for Babies Storytime: 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Sept. 12, 19, 26; One Shot RPG for Teens, 3:45 p.m. Sept. 12; Exhibit Columbus Tween Tours Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 12, 25, 26; Hogwarts Prep School Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 12; DIY for Teens: Chihuly, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13; Preschool STEAM Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16; Reading time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. Sept. 16; Eat for Cheap for Teens, 4 p.m. Sept. 16; STEAM-Powered Podcast Grades 4-6, 5 p.m. Sept. 16; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Sept.16, 23; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. Sept. 16, 23; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25; Teens Eat for Cheap at Hope, 3 p.m. Sept. 17; CoderDojo — all groups, 4 p.m. Sept. 17; Tween Zine Workshop Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 18; Family Game Night, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 26; Talk Like a Pirate Storytime at Hope Town Square, 10 a.m. Sept. 20; Pop-up Storytime — WIC Office, 2 p.m. Sept. 20; Tween Advisory Board, Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 20; Artistic Friday Ages 7-12, 5 p.m. Sept. 20; Teen STEAM 4 p.m. Sept. 20; “Cleo and Roger,” 11 a.m. Sept. 21; Sans Souci Storytime, 4 p.m. Sept. 23, 24; Snack + Chat for Teens, 4 p.m. Sept. 23; Teen Gaming at Hope, 3 p.m. Sept. 23; Teen Steam at Hope, 3 p.m. Sept. 24; Tween Gaming Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 24; French Storytime Ages 11-18, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24; French Storytime Ages 0-10, 5 p.m. Sept. 24; Chaotic Tuesday at the Commons, 5 p.m. Sept. 24; Music & Movement pre-k-2, 4 p.m. Sept. 25; Teen Cafe, 4 p.m. Sept. 25; Elephant & Piggie Storytime Ages 3-8, 4 p.m. Sept. 26; Build a Better Reader Ages 4-7, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
SKATING EXTRAVAGANZA, 2 p.m. Sept. 21, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Afternoon of free skating and skate rental. There will be instruction, a free skate and an exhibition. Lincoln Center Skating Club will be having their used skate sale at this time.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 21, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $5 for ages 4-12. Free equipment is available to use. This is a drop-in event; no need to register. Make sure to get here at least 30 minutes early if you need equipment. For information, contact Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at 812-376-2686.
Music, live performances
COMEDIAN GREG HAHN & DAVE ‘THE KING’ WILSON, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 14, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, Greg Hahn has also appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT. Wilson, another favorite comedian of the Bob & Tom show, will open for Hahn. Info, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
RICHARD SMITH: VIRTUOSO FINGERSTYLE GUITARIST, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Harlequin Theatre in FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Tickets, $15; advance, $20 at the door. Call 812-343-4597 for information and seat reservations.
DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE, 11 a.m. Sept. 14, Downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets, Columbus. Pop-up performance at three installations, in concert with Exhibit Columbus. Dancers will begin at “Into the Hedge” by SO–IL on the Bartholomew County Courthouse Lawn, then move to “Entry Portal” by Daniel Martinez and Etien Santiago at the former Republic Building on Second Street before ending at “Soft Civic” by Bryony Roberts at Columbus City Hall. Stick around after the performance for the Youth Empowerment Summit kick-off celebration from noon to 2 p.m. at City Hall. This performance is sponsored by the City of Columbus, the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
COLUMBUS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 14, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Open jam at 4 p.m. (bring your instrument) and various group performances starting at 5 p.m. This free event is in memory of Joe Wright and will feature Bluegrass and Gospel Bluegrass by various bands including Cumberland Gap, Wright Hands, James White and Deer Creek, and Bluegrass Express. Donations are welcome and concessions will be available for purchase. Next Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree will be held Nov. 2. For more information, please call Jack at 812-376-0714 or visit columbusbluegrass jamboree.com.
THE AMERICAN VARIETY SHOW, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 21, 22, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. A Branson, Missouri-styled show, paying tribute to shows such as the Carol Burnett Show, Andy Williams, Donny and Marie, Hee Haw and so much more. This show is fun for all ages. From music, dance and comedy to a tribute to our veterans, it includes rock ‘n’ roll, Broadway, jazz, pop and country. Info, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
FRIDAYS @ FIRST — BEYOND THE GUARDED GATE, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Future performances: 7 p.m. Sept. 20, Arkady and Tamara Orlovsky on cello and piano; 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Columbus Brass Quintet; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, “Celebrate the Season” with FUMC Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers and CEHS “Center Stage.” Information: fumccolumbus.org/fridaysfirst/.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28, Donner Park shelter house, Columbus. Free admission. Rain or shine.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. 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.
Film, Theater
MILL RACE THEATRE COMPANY: ‘LEADING LADIES,’ 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Ken Ludwig’s Comedy by the author of “Lend Me A Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo,” two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, Pennsylvania, is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. Tickets, information: millracetheatre.org.
Talks, lectures, classes
STEPS THROUGH TIME, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. View a diverse and unique sampling of memorabilia and learn about local history. Meet people and organizations that have a passion for preserving our heritage. Lots of hands-on activities. Appropriate for all ages.
‘BANKING WITH DILLINGER’ TRUE CRIME AUTHOR TALK, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Fallen Leaf Book Store, 45 Jefferson St., Nashville. Indiana true crime author will sign copies of her book “Banking with (John) Dillinger” and her new release “The LaSalle Street Murders — The Twist.” Carol Sissom has written a book about the family involved in the exhumation of Dillinger’s body. Her true crime story tells the “good, Christian” side of Dillinger and his sister. She’ll talk about her latest book, the third in a series.
CLEO + COFFEE + CONVERSATION: The 1970s, 10 a.m. Sept. 16, 23, Bartholomew County Public, Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Event celebrates 50 years of library service in a relaxed, informative conversation hour. What was Columbus like? What books were most popular? What was the hottest music? What happened in our community? Have a special memory about Columbus? Bring yourself and memorabilia you’d like to share, enjoy coffee and conversation with library staff member Mary Clare Speckner. Drinks and snacks provided. All ages welcome. Conversations take place in the Reference Seating Area.
GENE STRATTON-PORTER: COMMUNITY BOOK READ EVENT, 6 p.m. Sept. 16, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Historian Glory-June Greiff, professional narrator and performer, takes us back in time as the successful naturalist, novelist, and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924). She covers her life and performs readings from her poetry and essays. Porter was renowned for her work in identifying and documenting the life cycles of moths and butterflies. Recommended for ages 12-adult.
INDIANA FALCON PROGRAM, 6 p.m., Sept. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Indiana Department of Natural Resources monitors and manages 50 at-risk bird species, each of which faces a unique suite of threats. Allisyn Gillet, Indiana’s state ornithologist will talk about the state’s peregrine falcon monitoring program, focusing on the epic romances between the falcons in downtown Indianapolis. She will describe the lives and legacies of these birds and end with a note on how you can contribute to the conservation of the state’s beautiful avifauna.
KATHLEEN KUCKA GUEST LECTURE, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, former Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. This event is free and open to the public. Kucka is an artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union in New York City and a Master of Fine Arts from Hunter College. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Kucka’s work is in private and public collections, including the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida; The Weatherspoon Art Museum; The Birmingham Museum of Art; and Borusan Contemporary Collection, Istanbul, Turkey. Info: kathleenkucka.com.
MONARCH VIEWING: COMMUNITY BOOK READ EVENT, 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Rachel Kavathe covers monarchs and how they depend on certain native perennial plants. Also covered: How insects that we depend on for pollination depend on certain plants to survive. Event may also include a monarch release. Rachel will have caterpillars and possibly some chrysalises to show. Event is for all ages. Rain location: Red Room.
STORIES OF ELDERS, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn what elders think of technology. Attendees will view a 15-minute documentary featuring the “Greatest Generation’s” views on technology, after which they will discuss their feelings and questions with Veronica Kirin, the author of “Stories of Elders: What the Greatest Generation Knows about Technology that You Don’t.”
MEET THE ARTIST, PUBLIC TALK WITH SARAH MARSOM, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Columbus Visitors Center, Fifth and Franklin streets, Columbus. Join Columbus Area Arts Council for a talk with the historic preservationist and artist. Marsom has a background in parks management and preservation with an emphasis on education and engagement. She previously worked with the Henry Ford Estate, Michigan Department of Transportation and Columbus’ historic German Village, and now serves as a heritage resource consultant working to create meaningful connections to historic sites and stories. To learn more: artsincolumbus.org.
NOT JUST NECTAR: BOOST BUTTERFLY COUNTS WITH CATERPILLAR HOST PLANTS, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Author and naturalist Susan M. Brackney will discuss the butterfly life cycle and the essential role host plants play. She’ll also show how to best incorporate specific host plants like fennel, hollyhocks and milkweed into one’s landscape. Learn which herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs will support the eggs and caterpillars of which corresponding butterfly and moth species.
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.
Sports, exercise, wellness
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC FOR ADULTS, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 12, 19, 26, Pickleball Courts, 17th and Sycamore Streets, Columbus. Three-week clinic will introduce the fundamentals of the game. Participants must attend each lesson since each subsequent day will build upon the previous day’s beginner lesson. Clinic is $45 per person. To register or for more information, visit columbusparksandrec.com or call 812-376-2680. Follow Columbus Pickleball Club on Facebook.
PICKLEBALL MARATHON, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 13, Pickleball Courts, 17th and Sycamore Streets, Columbus. Participants may play only part of the day or all day. There will also be skill challenges for those who choose to participate. Cost is $25 per player. All proceeds go to the “Moore Courts” fundraiser to expand the Donner Pickleball courts from two to five courts for the community. Bring a check that day made out to “Columbus Parks Foundation.” RSVP to participate. For more information send an email to [email protected].
COLUMBUS INDIANA ULTIMATE FRISBEE, 5:45 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Play starts at about 6 p.m. and continues until dusk at Mill Race Park — at Festival Field (to the left when viewed from the hill). Cleats are helpful, but are not required. Bring a white shirt, a colored shirt and water. Gray shirts are not recommended.
SECRETS TO MEDITATION, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. Learn the “Bellows Breath” to boost your energy, calm your mind and reduce stress. Experience a unique guided meditation. Get an introduction to the Art of Living Happiness Program, a flagship course that dives deep into the power of breath and stress management techniques. Information and RSVP: [email protected].
YOGA BASICS AT NOON, noon to 1 p.m. third Wednesday of every month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite, who will cover foundational poses, linking movement with breath, breathwork and keys to establishing a dedicated yoga practice during one-hour sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month. Bring your own mat.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, classes at Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, public swim available seven days a week. Information: foundationfor youth.com.
Seasonal
ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Free food, games, prizes, music and more. Many local service providers will be present with information on programs available. Event is rain or shine.
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH WHITE CREEK ANNUAL SMORGASBORD AND BAZAAR, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14, St. John’s Lutheran Church — White Creek, 16270 S. County Road 300W, Columbus. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m.; dine-in or carry out is available in the Fellowship Room. Costs are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 4-12 and free for children 3 and younger. Menu: baked ham, turkey and dressing, homemade noodles, real mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and homegrown sweetcorn, homemade salads and desserts. Craft bazaar: handcrafted items, seasonal items, quilted items, jewelry, woven rugs, Christmas gifts, baked goods, homemade noodles, jewelry and more.
NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONY, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial, corner of Brown and Second streets, Columbus. Emcee: Zack Ellison, Marine. Keynote speaker: retired U.S. Army chaplain Colonel Charles McDaniel Jr., who will share his family’s story of the return home of his father after 68 years, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Charles H. McDaniel Sr., of Vernon, declared missing in action in Korea on Nov. 2, 1950. Ceremony will include talks, reading of POW lists, military music and dedications. More information: Facebook National POW/MIA Recognition Day @columbus.powmiaevent.
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 21, parking lot behind City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, ready-to-eat foods, arts and crafts and live music. Bike valet provided by the Bicycle Co-op. SNAP Double Bucks program and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (senior and WIC vouchers) accepted.
COLUMBUS CITY SUMMER FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Sept. 21, FairOaks Mall parking lot on 25th Street. Fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, honey, sauces, plants, baked goods, local art and pulled pork sandwiches. Plenty of parking. Bikes, wheelchairs, and walkers have easy access to the market.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Viewfinders Photography Club, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16; American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Sept. 17, 19; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. Sept. 19; Civil War Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Sept. 19; What is Financial Peace University? 1:30 p.m. Sept. 22; Fall Prevention Awareness Day, 10 a.m. Sept. 23; Author Skype with Joyce Sidman: “The Girl Who Drew Butterflies,” 6 p.m. Sept. 23; Great Genealogy Starters, 6 p.m. Sept. 24; “The Girl Who Drew Butterflies” book discussion, 6 p.m. Sept. 24; Mind and Meditation, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
BARTA LUNCHEON, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Sandy Hook United Methodist Church, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Group meets monthly on the first Saturday of every month. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing or creative skill, or group sewing on a philanthropic sewing project. Bring your interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. If you have questions contact Marilyn at [email protected].
BINGO, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.
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.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, the third Saturday of each month (Oct. 19) at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or info@columbusarearail roadclub.com.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
DR. LORI’S ANTIQUE APPRAISAL COMEDY SHOW, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Factory 12 Event Loft, Downtown Columbus Ivy Tech Foundation and Bartholomew County Historical Society. All proceeds go to emergency scholarships at Ivy Tech and educational programs at the Bartholomew County Historical Society. Tickets and info: connect.ivytech.edu/AntiqueComedyShow.
HOPE RIDE: THE BRUNCH RIDE, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, leaves from Hauser High School, 9273 State Road 9, Hope. Scenic bicycle tours of Hope and surrounding areas. Brunch included for all riders. Tour highlights include Rush County covered bridges, Anderson Falls, and cows. Proceeds support local charities. To register or for more information: hoperide.org.
SEEDS OF LOVE 5K WALK AND RUN, 8 a.m. Sept. 21, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn, Drive, Columbus. Register at signmeup/com/129764. People also may register on race day beginning at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds go to Love Chapel. Door prizes from several area businesses will be given away at the event.
BOOK SALE, regular library hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit the Friends of the Library ongoing book sales at the Main and Hope Branch libraries. In August, buy two historical fiction books for the price of one. Proceeds go to the Friends, who in turn support library events, programs and art and craft supplies.
Ongoing
Galleries, museums & exhibits
411 GALLERY EXHIBITION AND ART ALLEY CELEBRATION, 5 p.m. Sept. 12, 411 Gallery, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Sixth Street will become a festive atmosphere with music, a food truck, beer and wine, and fun with friends and neighbors. Take home a photo of you and your friends in front of the new mural. Join a casual celebration of these exciting new projects: — 411 Fall 2019 Exhibition: “Learning Patterns” and “Respectfully submitted, Cleo Rogers” — Sixth Street Mural “Leaning Patterns.” Information: artsincolumbus.org/411.
LIBRARIES OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY: THE FIRST 70 YEARS, Sept. 13-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the libraries of Bartholomew County from 1899 to 1969 in this exhibit of historic photos, newspaper clippings, documents, and artifacts. Located by the west windows, front of the library. Open during library hours.
KATHLEEN KUCKA MATERIAL WAY: A 20-YEAR SURVEY EXHIBITION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 19-Oct. 25, former Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program presents Kathleen Kucka, an artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union in New York City and an Master of Fine Arts from Hunter College. Her work has been exhibited nationally, internationally. An opening reception will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19.
THROUGH THE LENS OF JORDYN FENDER, through Sept. 23, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville. Fender is an 18-year-old Bloomington resident who has been interested in photography since she was 5. She is currently an IU student, studying photojournalism.
CLEO TURNS 50 EXHIBIT, through September, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by architect I.M. Pei, opened to the public in 1969 and has served as the main branch of Bartholomew County Public Libraries for 50 years. The “Cleo Turns 50” exhibition shares the community’s memories of this building and celebrates the ways it has shaped civic consciousness.
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Alexander Girard: Aesthetic Functionalism, through September.
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 SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the 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.
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.
