Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 30, Feb, 6, 13; Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 4 p.m., Jan. 30; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 31; Fri-DIY, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14; Teen Service Hour Day Ages 12+, 10 a.m., Feb. 1; Meme Monday, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 3, 10; CoderDojo-BYOD Grades 2-12, 4 p.m., Feb. 3; CoderDojo Chromebook Grades 2-12, 4 p.m., Feb. 3; Snack + Chat for Teens: Romance Fiction Edition, 4 p.m., Feb. 3; Starlit Storytime Jr. Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Feb. 3, 10; Starlit Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m., Feb. 3, 10; 3’s-5’s Storytime, 10 a.m., Feb. 4, 5, 10, 12; Taste-It Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 4, 11; Take Two-sday, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 4; Work in Progress: Teen Writers Club, 4 p.m., Feb. 4; 1’s-2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13; Maker Wednesday: Grades 4-6, 3 p.m. Feb. 5, 12; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 5, 12; Manga/Anime Club for Teens, 4 p.m., Feb. 5; Just for Babies Story Times: 0-13 months, 11 a.m., Feb. 6, 13; Tween Thursgame: Grades 4-6, 3 p.m., Feb. 6, 13; Miss Ferry the Toothferry Storytime Ages 1-2, 10 a.m., Feb. 7; Miss Ferry the Toothferry Storytime Ages 3-5, 11 a.m., Feb. 7; Lego Club Ages 6-12, 4 p.m., Feb. 7; Teen STEAM-3D Print Club, 4 p.m., Feb. 7; Mystery Brick Lego Challenge Grades K-6, 2 p.m., Feb. 8; American Girl Club Ages 6-12, 3 p.m., Feb. 8; Art Smart for Teens: Very Small Painting, 4 p.m., Feb. 10; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m., Feb. 10; French Storytime Ages 11-18, 4:30 p.m., Feb. 11; French Storytime Ages 0-10, 5 p.m., Feb. 11; Teen STEAM: Love Beats, 4 p.m., Feb. 12; One-shot RPG for Teens: Masks, 3:45 p.m., Feb. 13; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-6, 4 p.m., Feb. 13; Anti-Valentine’s Day Party for Teens, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 14; Tween Fandom Club: Minecraft, 4 p.m., Feb. 14. Register: mybcpl.org.
HOPE BRANCH LIBRARY, 635 Harrison St., Hope. Scheduled: Teen DIY at Hope Branch Library: Triangles on Canvas, 3 p.m., Feb. 4; Teen Gaming at Hope Branch Library, 3 p.m., Feb. 11.
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: CHARMING PRINCES, 6 p.m. Feb. 7, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus, free series that introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun, informal setting the first Friday of each month December through April. Performances are free and open to everyone. This month, we bring you Mill Race Theatre Company in Charming Princes. Cinderella lived the dream: she donned a gown of starlight, waltzed with the prince and stole a (somewhat wet and slimy) kiss. So what if Charming couldn’t take a hint if it smacked him with a 6-inch stiletto? He was a prince, and that’s what Cinderella had wished for…right? Fortunately, Fairy Godmother extraordinaire Lilynimble Merryweather is on hand to sort out stale dreams and unwanted wishes, even if it means resorting to charming a prince or two. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m.
POP-UP STORYTIME AT WIC, 2 p.m. Feb. 14, United Way Building, 1531 13th St., Columbus. The Bartholomew County Public Library hosts a pop-up storytime for those visiting the WIC office. Enjoy stories, puppets, songs, rhymes and receive a free book from the Book Express.
Music, live performances
TIM GRIMM, 8 p.m. Jan. 31, Jackson County Visitor Center, 100 N. Broadway St., Seymour. Award-winning songwriter, actor, and recording artist Tim Grimm will bring his "Hoosier Heartland" style of music with a live show.
SAM BUSH, 8 p.m. Feb. 6, Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington. Sam Bush is a true American music legend and is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music. He continues to lead the charge in improvised string music. The Father of Newgrass has long since established himself as roots royalty, revered for both his solo and sideman work. His performances are annual highlights of the festival circuit, with Bush’s joyous perennial appearances at the town’s famed bluegrass fest earning him the title of “King of Telluride.”
COSTAKI ECONOMOPOULUS , 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, The Harlequin Theater, Fair Oaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Comedian Constantinos Christos Vassilis "Costaki" Economopoulos covers several topics in his act, but focuses mainly on political comedy. He is a regular guest on the The Bob & Tom Show, most notably with his former weekly broadcasts of a spot dubbed "The Economonologue." Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
2020 BROWN MUSIC COMPETITION, all day, Feb. 15, First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St., Columbus. High school instrumentalists and vocalists compete for Heritage Fund scholarship awards. Free and open to public.
WINTER CONCERT, 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 16, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Let the City Band help you shake off the winter blahs at our Winter Concert. Free, for more information, visit columbuscityband.org.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by Rick Fettig in the CornCrib Lounge. Food, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers. Info: browncountyinn.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
PIE BOOK STUDY, 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The PIE (Partners in Education) book study is studying Jim DeFede’s book "The Day the World Came to Town" this month. The book is available at Viewpoint Books.
REFERENDUM PROPOSAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION, 6 p.m. Feb. 6, Taylorsville Elementary, 9711 Walnut St., Taylorville. Superintendent Jim Roberts and Chad Phillips will share information and answer questions about the referendum proposal. Other upcoming sessions: Feb. 20, Columbus North High School; Feb. 27, Rockcreek Elementary; Mar. 24, Mt. Healthy Elementary; Mar. 31, Central Middle School.
AARON SCHILLER GUEST LECTURE, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13, The Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Join the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program for a lecture by guest architect Aaron Schiller. The lecture will take place in the auditorium. Free and open to the public. Named a top 50 practice for 2019 by The Architects Newspaper, Schiller Projects is an award winning design firm located in downtown Manhattan. Visit: http://schillerprojects.com/ for more information.
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 experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
YOGA BASICS AT NOON, noon to 1 p.m. every Monday, 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 every Monday of each month. Bring your own mat.
CHAIR YOGA, noon to 1 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Chair Yoga is a perfect practice to help you slowly develop balance and stability—while improving strength and flexibility. Postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. One-hour free session led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts and held on the second Tuesday of the month. Bring a mat to ground the chair.
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].
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS — Noon today, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle. It is a three-week clinic, 1.5 hours each week for a total of $40/person. Payment in cash on the first day to the instructor. Follow Columbus Pickleball Club on Facebook.
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: foundation foryouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30, Feb. 6; From Hartsville to Columbus: S. Wertz & Mrs. L.S. Condo, 6 p.m., Jan. 30; Hunting the Caliphate, 6 p.m., Feb. 3; Letters Home: A Bartholomew County Native’s Firsthand Experience of WWI, 6 p.m., Feb. 4; Skill Builders, 1 p.m., Feb. 5; Electric Vehicles, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 5; Reflexology, 6 p.m., Feb. 6; Animal Care & Pest Control, 6 p.m., Feb. 10; Plant Based Diet, 6 p.m., Feb. 10; Craft Night: Cookie Decorating, 6 p.m., Feb. 11; Pruning Basics, 6 p.m., Feb. 11; Inspire Series #4-Three Types of LOVE, 6 p.m., Feb. 12; Fall in Love with Writing, 6 p.m., Feb. 13; Painting with Marilyn, 10 a.m., Feb. 15. Register: mybcpl.org.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Feb. 1, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing or creative skill or group sewing on our philanthropic sewing projects. Feb. 1st meeting will feature a demonstration on creating a small desk or sewing table organizer using fabric scraps and a Plexiglas picture frame. 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].
GAMES EXTRAVAGANZA, 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 1, Tarnished Table-Top Gaming Center, 3910 25th St,, Columbus. Play games at Tarnished Table-Top Gaming Center with Becca and Dakota. Buy, bring, or borrow games to learn and play. Gamers of any experience level are welcome.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING "FALL OUT", 7:45 p.m. Feb. 1, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Seven pro wrestling matches with all your favorite HPW Stars. Four HPW title matches, concessions, wrestling merchandise, T-shirts, and hoodies. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission $12, kids 4 and under admitted free.
GROUNDHOG DAY, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 2, Hope Methodist Church, 432 Washington St., Hope. The program is part theater/part history lesson/part polka dancing, and always done in costume. Breakfast & hot drinks (free will offering) to follow at the Hope United Methodist Church. The program is just east of the square at Hope United Methodist Church.
"GODSPELL" MUSICAL DINNER THEATRE, 6 p.m. Feb. 14, 15, 21, 22, The Pines Evergreen Room, 4120 U.S. 31, Seymour. Plays performed by the Jackson County Community Theatre. Reservations required. Reservations at jcct.org or 812-358-5228
NON-DINNER "GODSPELL" MATINEE, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 16, The Pines Evergreen Room, 4120 U.S. 31, Seymour. Reservations available but not required. Reservations at jcct.org or 812-358-5228
CUPID SKATE, 7 to 9 p.m., Feb. 14, 15, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Join us for our annual Cupid Skate! Cost is $4.50 for adults, $4 for kids, and $2 for skate or scooter rental. Kids ages 4 and under are free.
BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road. Open to the public.
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.
49 FRIDAYS, 8 to 9 a.m. Fridays, Lucabe Coffee Company, 310 Fourth St., Columbus. Join us each Friday for caffeinated conversation as we learn from entrepreneurs and innovators. Each session features a business founder discussing his or her entrepreneurial journey or information that is helpful to business startups.
BROWN COUNTY SIPPIN’ TRIP, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., each Saturday of the month, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Sample some of Brown County’s best beverages as you tour and taste at multiple distilleries, wineries, and breweries. The tour begins and ends at the Brown County Visitors Center. A packed lunch and shuttle-bus transportation is provided. Cost $55.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, from noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (Feb. 15) at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. If you love trains, come to an open house to see a variety of model trains and layouts. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or info@columbusarea railroadclub.com.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
EMPTY BOWLS 2020, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 1, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Entertainment by Black Tie Optional. Dementia-friendly dining will be available 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Artisan bowl, all-you-can-eat soup, bread, and drink for $25 plus online ticket fees. All-you-can-eat soup, bread, and drink for $12 plus online ticket fees. Children 12 and under are $3 plus online ticket fees. Desserts are $2. Advance tickets are available online at eventbrite.com/e/empty-bowls-columbus-indiana-tickets-86123861789. Tickets may also be purchased at Viewpoint Books, Mill Race Center and at the door. All proceeds will benefit Horizon House Homeless Shelter, Love Chapel, Community Center of Hope, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, and Thrive Alliance.
PARKINSON’S JAZZ FUNDRAISER, 6 to 10 a.m., Feb. 7, Seymour’s Chateau de Pique Winery, 6361 N. County Road 760E, Seymour. Recording artists Johnny Martel and Franklin Indiana’s John Strickland Duo with opening act Ang Trio. Light food included. Tickets $23; buy online at eventbrite.com. Net proceeds to National Parkinson’s research.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 588 PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Feb. 8, Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 E 25th St., Columbus. Pancake breakfast, a silent auction, and rummage sale.
POWER OF LOVE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. BBQ dinner at 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. with the concert by singer, songwriter Chris Wilson starting at 7 p.m. The first half will be John Denver and the second part will include some of his own songs. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, available at Viewpoint or grannyconnection.org.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 Jefferson St., Nashville; Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Woodworking, pottery, and ceramics are featured during January. Artists working in wood are Max Monts, Tom Lowe, Geoff Keller, Paul Nelson, Don Wood, and Kyle Frank. Pottery and ceramics artists are Della Wood and Dylan Quackenbush.
INDIANA THROUGH THE SEASONS, ongoing, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville; special showing of work by Bloomington photographer Gary Morrison.
SHARING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St., Columbus; exhibit, designed by RedBox of Chicago, includes a detailed timeline with items from the BCHS collection, a hands-on map table that features maps dating back to the early 1800s, a Notable People wall and a Then and Now/Did you know carousel full of fun facts. Group tours for guests of all ages are available upon request; information 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
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, Hartsville, 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, located at the Columbus Municipal Airport will be closed until March 3 for annual winter maintenance. Tours may still be scheduled by calling the museum at 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Visit the museum 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. Information: 812-988-2785.
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].
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.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989, jennings county.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Admire a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Submit your own masterpiece or simply come see other’s creations. January and February Guild hours: by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 50/50, 12 to 4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, through Feb. 14, a Community Art Project brings together 50 community members to create a group show of small pieces, each with their own take on a common theme; COLLABORATION%5E3, noon to 4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, until Feb. 14, a group exhibition by Bob Anderson, Bobbie K Owens and Laurie Wright is the result when three personal aesthetics, three different media and three decades of friendship merge as collective works of art. Information: artsincolumbus.org/411.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program presents 10 X Relay. There will be a panel discussion with the artists during the reception beginning at 7 p.m. The exhibition will continue to Feb. 27.
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.
