Go! Guide – Feb. 27

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Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Tween Thursgame: Grades 4-6, 3 p.m., Feb. 27, March 5, 12; Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 27, March 5, 12; Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 4 p.m., Feb. 27, March 12; Fri-DIY, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 28, March 6; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 28; Did You Know?, 2 p.m., Feb. 29; Board game for Learning Disabilities, 1:30 p.m., March 1; Music Monday, 3:15 p.m., March 2; Snack+Chat: Mystery Fiction Edition, 4 p.m., March 2; Starlit Storytime Jr. Ages 1-2, 6 p.m., March 2, 9; Starlit Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m., March 2, 9; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m., March 3, 4, 9, 11; Gardening Tuesday, 3:15 p.m., March 3; Take Two-sday for Tweens, 3:30 p.m., March 3; Maker Wednesday: Grades 4-6, 3 p.m., March 4, 11; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., March 4; Teen Manga/Anime Club, 4 p.m., March 4; Just for Babies Storytime 0-13mos, 11 a.m., March 5, 12; One-shot RPG: Dread, 3:45 p.m., March 5; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-6, 4 p.m., March 5; Hogwarts for Muggles for Teens: House Buttons, 4 p.m., March 6; LEGO Club Ages 6-12, 4 p.m., March 6; Teen Service Hour Day Ages 12+, 10 a.m., March 7; Paperbag Princess 40th Anniversary Event, 1 p.m, March 7; Art Smart: Lucky Rainbow Watercolor Paintings for Teens, 4 p.m., March 9; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m., March 9; French Storytime ages 11-18, 4:30 p.m., March 10; French Storytime Ages 0-10, 5 p.m., March 10; Teen STEAM: Seed Starting, 4 p.m., March 11; Tween D&D: Call to Adventure Grades 4-6, 4 p.m., March 11. Register: mybcpl.org.

HOPE BRANCH LIBRARY, 635 Harrison St., Hope. Scheduled: Teen Hogwarts for Muggles at Hope: House Buttons, 3 p.m., March 3; Teen Gaming at Hope, 3 p.m., March 10.

SANS SOUCI STORYTIME, 4 p.m., March 9, 10, Sans Souci, 1526 13th St., Columbus. Enjoy stories, puppets, songs, rhymes and receive a free book from our Book Express.

FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: “Jam as a Fam,” 6 to 7 p.m. March 6, 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 through April. Performances are free. Come jam with Bongo Boy Music School as they shake, rattle and roll, playing drums and percussion and singing along to lots of fun songs! This creative 45-minute program is designed for young families with children ages 6 months to 4 years of age, but all ages are welcome! Children are able to engage with parents, grandparents and other kiddos while they explore rhythm, music and movement.

‘THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON,’ 6 to 7 p.m., March 5, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. 2019 PG-13 film tells the story of a young man with Down syndrome and his escape from a residential nursing home in hopes of attending a professional wrestling school.

Music, live performances

JUDSON UNIVERSITY CHOIR, 7 p.m., Feb. 28, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. The DeMoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts presents the nationally and internationally renowned Judson University Choir. This concert is free and open to the public. A free will donation will be collected to offset the travel expenses.

NOT YOUR NORMAL ORGAN CONCERT, 6 to 7 p.m., March 1, First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St., Columbus. To benefit the restoration of the pipe organ and clock tower at First Christian Church, a national historic landmark. Advance tickets are $10/adults and $2/children (12 & under). Day of tickets will be $15/adults and $5/children (12 & under). Purchase tickets at fccoc.org or the church office. Additional information available at fccoc.org and Facebook @lisalohmeyermusic

NOONTIME LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL, 12 to 1 p.m., March 4, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Lenten Organ Recital by Organist Daniel Mau. Free.

PIANO RECITAL, 3 to 4 p.m., March 7, First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St., Columbus. Shannon Wettstein Sadler will present a solo piano recital of works inspired by travel.Sadler will be performing music from the last 300 years in works by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Joseph Klein, Andrew May, and Mark Applebaum. Free, but a free will offering will be accepted to benefit the church. For more information call 612-396-3492 or go to shannonwettstein.com

WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by Rick Fettig and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food, drinks. Info: browncountyinn.com.

Talks, lectures, classes

REFERENDUM PROPOSAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION, 6 p.m. Feb. 27, Rockcreek Elementary School, Columbus. Superintendent Jim Roberts and Finance Director Chad Phillips will share information and answer questions about the referendum proposal.

BE: CONSPIRING FOR JUSTICE, 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 29, First Presbyterian Church, Seventh and Franklin Streets, Columbus. This workshop will be an interactive primer on Christian activism for social justice, focusing especially on anti-racism. It will draw on the wisdom of Christian theology and the advice of life-long activists to identify how we can be part of the struggle for justice. Child care is available. A light meal will be served. This is a free community event welcoming people of all faith backgrounds.

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

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 27, Columbus East High School, 230 S Marr Road. The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time, ensuring loved ones have the strength and support to battle cancer. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment or make a financial gift, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org.

PICKLEBALL OPEN HOUSE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 27, Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 4000 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Free to anyone who has never played before, instructors will be on hand to help. Orientation sessions every 30 minutes. Wear comfortable clothes, appropriate shoes, and bring some water. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle. Several courts will also be designated for open play, $10 non-members, $5 TLAC members. All levels welcome. Call TLAC at 812-342-4495 or email Columbus [email protected] for more information.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Jennings County High School, 800 W. Walnut St., North Vernon. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment or make a financial gift, visit GiveBlood ToGiveTime.org.

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC FOR ADULTS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 1, 8, Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 4000 W Goeller Blvd, Columbus. Pre-registration required. Limit 16 participants per clinic. Registration deadline 5 p.m. Feb. 29. To register or for more information, email [email protected]. Pickleball is a low impact activity fun for all ages. Wear comfortable clothing, proper footwear, and bring your own water. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle. It is a 2-week clinic, 2 hours each for a total of $35/person. Pay the instructor in cash or check on the first day. Participants must attend each lesson, since the subsequent week will build upon the previous lesson. There is a separate $10 non-member or $5 member fee each visit at TLAC. Please pay at the TLAC front desk before attending the clinic each week.

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. 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. 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 at [email protected].

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.

Miscellaneous

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., Feb. 27; Women at Indiana University, 6 p.m., March 3; Great Genealogy Starts, 6 p.m., March 3; Skill Builders, 1 p.m., March 4; “SEED: The Untold Story,” 6:30 p.m., March 4; Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., March 5; American Sign Language Meet-Up, 10 a.m., March 5; Cleo’s Seed Share, 5 p.m., March 12. Register: mybcpl.org.

ASAP HUB OPEN HOUSE, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27, ASAP Hub, Doug Otto United Way Center, 1531 13th St. Suite 1102, Columbus. Event begins at 4:30 p.m. with brief remarks at 5:15. Free and open to the public.

‘GLADYS IN WONDERLAND,’ 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, 29, The Harlequin Theater, The Fair Oaks Mall, Columbus. 89-year-old Gladys’ days of munching donuts and scouring the obituaries seem numbered when Death himself comes knocking on her door one morning. Ready to whisk her off into the great unknown, her cheerful grim reaper is startled by Gladys’ stubborn refusal to expire. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door.

HPW WRESTLING “MARCH MARYHEM,” 7:45 to 10:30 p.m., March 7, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Seven matches, three HPW title matches, concessions, wrestling merchandise.

SPRING FEVER CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT, 12 to 5 p.m., March 8, Jennings County Fairgrounds, State Road 3N, North Vernon. Featuring craft artisans and vendors, hourly basket drawings, bake sale and food. Supports Litter Box Kitty Rescue. Free.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, March 7, 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. 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, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. 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. 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, from noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (March 21) 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 [email protected].

Galleries, museums & exhibits

GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. The Balthazar Korab: Photographer of Architecture exhibit continues in Gallery 506, black and white historic photos of iconic Columbus architecture. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays.

HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 Jefferson St., Nashville; Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Valentine art is featured at Hoosier Artist Gallery. Jewelry artists Beth Parrock, Ruth Wert, Anabel Hopkins, and Sally Kinsey will display their original creations in February. Original paintings, torn paper collage, photography, stained glass, and furniture are also on exhibit.

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 atterburybakalarair museum.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 at 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 at tsartisans.com.

JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information at 812-346-8989 or jenningscounty.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. February Guild hours: by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

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. The Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program presents Perry Kulper Drawings. An opening reception will be from 6 o 8 p.m. March 3, continuing to March 31. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.