Editor’s note: The following listings have been edited to reflect the cancellations due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Downtown StoryWalk, all day, Dec. 1; Adventures in History Virtual Fan Club, all day, Dec. 1; Blackwell Park Storywalk, all day, Dec. 1; Music & Movement, 4 p.m., Dec. 1; Builder’s Guild, all day, Dec. 4; Crafts Ar ound the World: Experience Mexico, all day, Dec. 6; Crafts Around the World: Experience France, all day, Dec. 6; Crafts Around the World: Experience China, all day, Dec. 6; Jim Gill Concert, 10 a.m., Dec. 7; Jim Gill Concert, all day, Dec. 8; Kids Bingo Family Event, 4 p.m., Dec. 8; Jim Gill Concert, all day, Dec. 9.
MYSTERY LOVERS FAN CLUB GRADES 1-6, Nov. 1-30, online. This month, the Bartholomew County Public Library Fan Clubhouse will be filled with mysteries, including a mystery virtual escape room. Share your recommendations for mystery books, and find your next mysterious read. The virtual clubhouse can be found at mybcpl.org/kids.
TEEN NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH, Nov. 1-30. Join Bartholomew County Public Library’s teen engagement specialist Bex for a month of creative writing shenanigans in honor of National Novel Writing Month. Email Bex at [email protected] to get an access code to the teen-only online writing forum, where teens can share their writing, answer prompts, complete challenges, and add to the overall word goal. All levels of experience and skill welcome.
SHOW YOUR GRATITUDE, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Show everyone what you are grateful for this November. Stop by the Bartholomew County Public Library’s children’s desk to pick up a paper feather to add to the library’s Thanksgiving mural.
Music, live performances
SOUNDS OF JOY! A CSO HOLIDAY RECITAL, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 6, online. Join the CSO for a family-friendly, virtual recital. This concert will feature string soloists from the orchestra including concertmaster Phil Palermo and assistant concertmaster Laura Andrews performing a selection of wintery solo works. This event will be livestreamed on the orchestra’s Facebook page. Josh Aerie, music director, and Rachel Wilken, board president, will provide a brief introduction. More information: https://www.csoindiana.org/virtual-events
Talks, lectures, classes
EVE MANSDORD + TIM KENNEDY VIRTUAL LECTURE, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Zoom. Join the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program on Zoom or Facebook Live for a virtual lecture by IU Associate Professor in Painting Eve Mansdorf and IU Senior Lecturer in Painting Tim Kennedy. This event is free and open to the public. Registration for this event is required: https://soaad.indiana.edu/events/speaker-series/march-series/upcoming/2020-12-03-mansdorf-kennedy.html
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? A free online program through Dec. 31 will guide participants through the creation of their spending and savings plan and provide practical resources for them to use in their own lives. The six-module course includes videos, interactive activities, self-assessments and downloadable spending tracking forms. The program is self-paced and can be completed at the viewer’s convenience. Participants should allow approximately four to six weeks to complete the modules and associated activities. After completion of the course, participants will understand how current money management practices affect financial security, how to establish good financial management practices and new habits that create personal financial security. Best practices that will be explored and discussed include identifying spending leaks, categorizing needs vs. wants, tracking expenses and establishing written financial goals. Registration: https://bit.ly/WDYMGOnline RegistrationLink.
A RACE CONVERSATION: A DIY BOOK DISCUSSION, ends Feb. 28. Read “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo and organize a discussion with people you know. For more information, contact araceconversation @gmail.com. More information at http://www.therepublic.com/2020/10/21/book-discussion-duo-creating-more– dialogue-on-race/
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussions with others who have served in the military. Attendees are able to share experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
TURKEY TROT, 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 26, virtual. A free 5K run/walk. Donations will be accepted for the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information on the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program visit www.columbus parksandrec.com
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 are available seven days a week. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Author Chat with Melissa Stephenson, 6 p.m., Nov. 30; String Tree Take and Make Craft, 10 a.m., Dec. 1; View from the Bench, 6 p.m., Dec. 1; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m., Dec. 2; Wrap it Up!, 10 a.m., Dec. 4; Homemade Hot Sauce, 10 a.m., Dec. 5; To Be Hoosiers, 6 p.m., Dec. 8; Hoosier Beginnings: IU Athletics, 6 p.m., Dec. 10.
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CAMP ATTERBURY USO, Nov. 1-30. During November, you can donate blank Christmas cards which will be taken to the Camp Atterbury USO in early December. Cards will be made available to soldiers stationed there. Drop your cards at the Bartholomew County Public Library or at the Hope Branch Library. Cards should be packaged in the original box/plastic and not loose.
HEROES’ TREE, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make an ornament in honor of a veteran and place it on our Heroes Tree located near the main entrance of the Bartholomew County Public Library.
VETERAN + BOOKS, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. In recognition of their service, veterans can select a free book in the ongoing book sale area at the Bartholomew County Public Library.
BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Open to the public.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
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.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Sew Crazy Columbus, 5520 25th St., Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Questions: [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. “Avenue of the Architects,” an exhibition by Ball State students in architecture and historic preservation began July 1. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
SHARING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St., Columbus. The 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 bartholomew history.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 the community of Hope, Hartsville, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. Free. Information: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. The museum/visitor information center hours are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 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. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterbury bakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a maximum of 10 people — Wednesday through Sunday. These tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: https://indiana museum.org/tcsteele.
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. Wednesday through Saturday, 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, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Offering a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The gallery is open by appointment by sending an email to Susana Villegas at [email protected]. A virtual tour of the current exhibit “In-Depth,” is also available online at https://bit.ly/2N195rk.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and masks are required. The works of cut paper collage artist Ann Woods and watercolorist Bruce Kell are featured during the month of November at Hoosier Artist Gallery. Ann creates vibrant nature-inspired collaged images with colored and handpainted papers. Bruce combines elements of figurative realism and abstraction creating both emotion and whimsy in his watercolor paintings. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. A special exhibit now features the entire Indiana collection by Gustave Baumann. Paintings by over 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected] or browncoountyartgallery.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. Information: 812-378-3046.
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