Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, 25, 26; Just for Babies Storytime: 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Sept. 19, 26; Exhibit Columbus Tween Tours Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 25, 26, 28; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Sept. 24, 25; 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, 27; 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, 27; “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 Thank U, Next Exhibit, 6 p.m. Sept. 23; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 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; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27; Young Hoosier Book Club Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 27; American Girl Club Ages 6-12, 3 p.m. Sept. 28; Reading time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. Sept. 30; TAB: Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m. Sept. 30. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 21, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus; free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17. Go to www.youngeaglesday.com to register. Sponsored by Columbus EAA Chapter 729.
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
THE AMERICAN VARIETY SHOW, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 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 more. This show is 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, piano; 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Columbus Brass Quintet; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, “Celebrate the Season” with FUMC Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, CEHS “Center Stage.” Info: fumccolumbus.org/fridaysfirst/.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28, Donner Park shelter house, near 19th and Lafayette streets, Columbus. Sam Simmermaker, master of ceremonies. Performing: Guy Paranavitana, singing Frank Sinatra songs; Columbus North High School’s new choir director, Jennifer Gafaron, and the 25th Street Jazz Singers; Allan Eddelman, Gary Kincer with Cami Kincer, and Bob Tompkins playing acoustic folk and rock music. Free admission. Rain or shine event.
AN EVENING WITH ERIC & JEN, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Jenn Cristy and Eric Brown, co-producers of One Pulse Entertainment will perform an acoustic concert featuring instrumentals, their voices and classic rock/pop hits. Doors open 7 p.m., showtime 7:30. Concessions available. Ticket prices do not include additional ticketing fees. Info, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
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. Info: browncountyinn.com.
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
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.
CLEO + COFFEE + CONVERSATION, 10 a.m. Sept. 23, 30, 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.
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.
ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP: TINY I.M. PEI DOLL WITH SARAH MARSOM, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 28, 411 Sixth St. Columbus Area Arts Council 2019 Artist-led Workshop series. Learn from professional artists, designers. An opportunity to be creative while meeting other like-minded individuals. Tickets $40; supplies, brunch included. Register at alw19tinyimpei.eventbrite.com. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, by sewing a doll inspired by I.M. Pei. More information: artsincolumbus.org.
EXPLORING GLOBAL ANIMAL DIVERSITY AND THE QUEST FOR NEW SPECIES: COMMUNITY BOOK READ EVENT, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Just like Maria Merian who explored new species of insects and plants, Dr. Luke M. Jacobus, associate professor of biology at IUPUC, has also discovered new species and unknown stages of insect life cycles. He shares an overview of the major different kinds of animals on our planet, their life cycles, and his experiences discovering new species. All ages welcome.
JEEYEA KIM AND PIERRE OBANDO FACULTY LECTURE, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Former Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Lecture by Miller M.Arch faculty members Jeeyea Kim and Pierre Obando. This event is free and open to the public.
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
FFA GOAT YOGA, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Come to Columbus East High School for free goat yoga. The class will be in the area near the tennis courts at East. This event is sponsored by Columbus FFA.
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: foundationforyouth.com.
Seasonal
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.
JOE GRUBE MEMORIAL RADIO CONTROL MILITARY PLANE FLY-IN, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Petersville Flying Field, east of Petersville on 25th St., Columbus. The Bartholomew County Radio Control Fliers hosts 10th annual event. Military RC planes of all sizes will be flown and on display. Two RC planes will be raffled off as well as other prizes. This event is open and free to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Info: Mike Marthaler at 812-343-9029 or [email protected]
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.
HOOSIER MUSTANG CLUB ALL-FORD FALL FESTIVAL CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28, Master Power Transmission, 3300 10th St., Columbus. Free and open to the public. Entertainment by Brown 25 from 11:00-1:00. All proceeds go to local charities.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Sept. 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; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m. Sept. 30; Make and Take Sign-Making, 6 p.m. Sept. 30. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
BROWN COUNTY ROCK & MINERAL SHOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28-29, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., Nashville. Two-day event: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Show will include demonstrations on gold panning by the Southeastern Indiana Gold Club and demonstrations on flint-knapping and wire-wrapping by local artisans. Vendors from all over the Midwest will be there to show and sell everything from gems to geodes. There will be rock crafts, jewelry, fossils, geodes, healing crystals, mineral specimens, turquoise, opals, and agates. For more information go to brown countyrock.webs.com
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 marilyn [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.
MOVING FORWARD, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, Donner Park, 22nd St., Columbus. Walk, concert and rally to recognize National Recovery Month. Walk starts at 6 p.m. and concert/rally starts at 7 p.m. at the Donner Park Shelter House. Music provided by local band Bartholomew and guest speaker will be Brian Kendrick. Sponsored by Bartholomew County Substance Abuse Council, Recover Out Loud, Celebrate Recovery of Community Church of Columbus, Community Downtown and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. For further information call 812-318-0122.
FIFTH ANNUAL NOT-SO NEWLYWED GAME, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 3, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. A showcase five Columbus-area couples as they test their knowledge of each other and a fun way to model healthy relationships — a key component to the new trends in prevention education. This year’s couples: Donna Darcy and Rolf Loescher, Julie and Paul Furber, Amy and Ken Kaiser, Sarah and Jon Rohde, Veronica and Kyle Turner. Tickets: weblink.donorperfect.com/NotSoNewlywedGame.
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.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
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.
LIBRARIES OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY: THE FIRST 70 YEARS, through Sept. 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, through 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.
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.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Guided building tours are every hour at quarter past the hour from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Explore the new Singing Winds Visitor Center, encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it, find art activities and games for all ages in the outdoor studio and enjoy guided tours of the Steeles’ home and Large Studio, where you can get up close with original Steele paintings. Plus, wander the beautiful grounds and gardens cultivated by T.C. Steele’s wife Selma during their time in Brown County. Information: 812-988-2785 and indiana museum.org/t-c-steele-state-historic-site.
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: 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: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Ongoing
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of each 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.
ZOO’OPOLIS EXOTIC PETTING WORLD, 5718 Indiana Road 46W, Nashville. 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.
