Educational
June
THE FOUR SQUARE OF RETIREMENT, 6 p.m. June 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Samantha Wilmot of Bankers Life will discuss Medicare, extended care planning, financial planning and life insurance. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
July
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 5, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Emotional support and practical assistance in coping with issues of the disease and the latest information on research. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
MEDITATION, 6 p.m. July 5, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Learn to meditate and experience your inner light. Open to anyone 6 and older. Presented by Pyramid Meditation Center. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – “ICE PRINCESS,” 6 p.m. July 6, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. “G” rated film about a high school girl who wants to be a professional figure skater. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
BAT MIGRATION, 7 p.m. July 6, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Monthly meeting of the Sierra Club Winding Waters Group will feature Columbus native and wildlife biologist Giorgia Auteri who will talk about bat migration and answer questions. Program open to all ages. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL – INDIANA, 6 p.m. July 11, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. Pete Cava, author of “Indiana Born Major League Baseball Players,” will talk about Columbus natives Franklin “Dutch” Wetzel and William “Dutch” Fehring. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DROP-IN CRAFT NIGHT: DIY SUGAR SCRUB, 6 to 8 p.m. July 12, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Stop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. and library staff member Jessica Hendry will show you how to make your own sugar scrub. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – “THE SANDLOT,” 6 p.m. July 13, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. “PG” coming-of-age baseball comedy. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ANIMATION CAMP, 6 to 8 p.m. July 13 and 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Learn how to create and animate geometric shapes or minimal characters in After Effects during this two-day “camp.” Limit of 4. Open to ages 10 and older Information: 812-379-1266. Register at mybcpl.org under Events.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY WRITERS GROUP, 6 p.m. July 14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Meet with other writers in the county, share ideas and learn. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
MEDITATION AND WISDOM SESSION, 3 to 5 p.m. July 18, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Enlightened Grand Master Brahmarshi Patriji of India will talk about meditation, vegetarianism and pyramid power. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
“SEAGOING COWBOYS,” 6 p.m. July 18, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Peggy Reiff Miller will talk about the more than 7,000 men and boys who, after World War II, traveled to Europe to care for the thousands of horses and heifers sent for reparations, among them, former Columbus Mayor Bob Stewart and Bo Bo Newsom. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
START THE CONVERSATION, 6:30 p.m. July 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Ethan Crough, executive director of BCSC Foundation, public speaker, educator, guide and actor, will explain three secrets to better communication with individuals and new conservation starters. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – “THE BOXTROLLS,” 6 p.m. July 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. “PG” movie about orphaned boys raised by underground-cave-dwelling trash collectors. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
LOOKIN’ BACK WITH LARRY, 6:30 p.m. July 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Local educator and former coach Larry Perkinson will share personal stories that encourage reflection on life lessons. Copies of his books, “Daffodils and Dog-ears” and “Nudge Me Gently” will be available for purchase. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CIVIL WAR BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m. July 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. The second half of “Crucible of Command: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee — The War They Fought, the Peace They Forged,” by William C. Davis will be discussed. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ART HOUSE IN THE RED ROOM — FILM SERIES, 6 p.m. July 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Kyle Willey will show “Stroszek,” a 1977 German film about three friends who leave their lives in Berlin, certain that wealth and comfort await in America. Directed by Werner Herzog and Starring Bruno S. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
BIRDS OF PREY, 2 p.m. July 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Staff from the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake will present a live program highlighting native hawks, owls and falcons. A program for all ages. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – “STRANGE MAGIC,” 6 p.m. July 27, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St. A 3D computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Lucasfilm. Rated PG. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES ON THE PLAZA, 7 p.m. July 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Live music performance by Space Traitors. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
HENRY MOORE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, 4 p.m. July 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Bring a picnic, listen to music by Born Mountaineer, participate in a drawing activity sponsored by Columbus Area Arts Council and learn about Henry Moore, creator of the library’s Large Arch sculpture. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
Food
FARMER’S MARKET OF HOPE, 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of August and September and every Friday in July, Hope Town Square. Farmer’s market, local bands performing on the bandstand and a cruise-in on the east side of the square. Vendor information available at 812-546-0423.
COLUMBUS CITY FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 17, in the FairOaks Mall parking lot facing 25th Street, rain or shine. Locally grown produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, coffee and tea, artisan breads, pulled pork sandwiches, unique crafts and more. WIC vouchers accepted. Information: 812-378-0539.
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through September Cummins COB parking lot, Fifth and Brown streets. More than 90 vendors, of produce, plants, flowers, homemade crafts, baked goods, popcorn, desserts, soaps, dog treats, chicken, eggs, wine, coffee and more, weekly music and community booth. SNAP vouchers accepted.
Fitness
SEVENTH ANNUAL DOUGLASS GRAHAM MEMORIAL RIDE FOR WISHES, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 9. A 100-mile ride through rural southern Indiana starting at Cummins Inc. Technical Center and ending at 4th Street Bar and Grill in downtown Columbus. Prizes awarded at each of three stops. Registration open from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with kickstands up at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per bike, $30 with passenger.
SECOND ANNUAL SMART MONEY FAMILY FUN BIKE RIDE, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Family friendly bike ride with prizes and activities along 5- and 14-mile routes highlighting the importance of saving and using money wisely. Cost: $25 per adult, $5 per child. Proceeds will support financial literacy programs in the community. Rain date is Aug. 20. Information: centrafoundation.org.
Kids
July
FREE FUN DAYS at Donner Center. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Scheduled: Carnival Time, 4 to 7 p.m. July 22. Information: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
KIDS NIGHT OUT, 6 to 7 p.m. July 5, 12, 19 and 26, Petersville United Methodist Church, 2781 N. County Road 500E. For ages 4 to 12. Three-year-olds welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. Registration will begin at 5:50 p.m. each event day. Information: Kathy Bush, 812-376-3501, or Chris Kimerling, 812-375-0898.
YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS, free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17, 8 a.m. to noon July 17, Columbus Municipal Airport. Call airport administration office, 812-376-2519, weekdays, to pre-register. Parental approval required. Sponsored by Columbus Area EAA Chapter 729. Additional information: youngeagles.org.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 through 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Weekly activities free with paid museum admission include Little Explorers at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Special activities in July: Scholastic Book Fair, daily through July 10. Information: 812-378-3046.
FREE STORY TIME WITH POLLY VERBANIC, 10 a.m. the first, third and fifth (if there is one) Wednesdays of each month, Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St. Information: 812-376-0778.
August
FIFTH ANNUAL COLUMBUS YOUTH TRIATHLONS, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Donner Aquatics Center, 739 22nd St. Open to ages 5 to 14 from Columbus and surrounding communities. Cost: $35 per person. Registration: 812-372-7867.
Ongoing
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Most games 10 minutes in length, equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
COLUMBUS GOLDEN K KIWANIS, 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Always an interesting and informative program. All are welcome. Information: 812-342-6944.
Theater
July
“A WALK IN THE WOODS,” 7:30 p.m. July 8 and 9, 2:30 p.m. July 10, Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Presented by Jackson County Young Artists’ Theatre. Tickets: $8. Tickets and information available at [email protected] and 812-358-5228. Remaining tickets will be available at the door on performance days.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” DINNER THEATER, Willow Leaves, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Non-dinner show scheduled at 7 p.m. July 14. Dinner shows July 15, 16, 22 and 23, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. and play at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee shows July 17 and 24 with doors opening at 12:30 p.m., meal at 1 p.m. and play at 2 p.m. All tickets $25, including dinner and the play, except the July 14 performance when tickets are $15 for just the play. Reservations: 812-546-0640.
“OLIVER!” July 8-10, presented by the Mill Race Theatre Company at Columbus North High School’s Judson Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St. in Columbus.
August
“MOON OVER BUFFALO,” presented by Jackson County Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 20, 26 and 27, Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Also scheduled: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11; “Little Shop of Horrors” dinner theater at The Pines Restaurant in Seymour, Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2017; and “Romeo and Juliet,” April 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6. Further information: jcct.org, 812-358-5228 and [email protected].
Music
July
JCB NEIGHBORFEST! 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of July, August and September, 300 block of Washington Street. Free concerts by: the Jai Baker Band, July 7; Groove Essential, Aug. 4; and Hudson Hornet, Sept. 1. Information: 812-376-2539 and [email protected].
2016 KIWANIS DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7 to 9 p.m. July 16, Aug. 13 and Sept. 24, Donner Park shelter house. Free shows featuring a variety of emcees and performers.
BUSTOCK FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 20-23, Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, Seymour. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Scheduled: Derick Howard and Dicky James & the Blue Flames, July 20; Amy & Sean and the Indiana Boys, July 21; These Fine Gentleman and Begger’s Banquet Stones Tribute, July 22; Rusty Bladen and The Why Store, July 23. Rain location Seymour VFW Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Seymour Knights of Columbus Thursday. Information: wjaa.net.
2016 SUMMER CABARET SERIES, presented by Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. at The Commons. Scheduled: Rumer Willis, July 21; Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Aug. 25; and Aaron Lazar, Sept. 29. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Ticket holders who have reserved dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. A full cash bar will be available, including an option to purchase a bottle of table wine. Tickets prices: $55 VIP, $35 Preferred, $20 general admission. Meal reservations are $15 per person and must be made in advance. Multiple-show ticket packages available. Tickets and information: Philharmonic office at 812-376-2638, ext. 1, or online at theCIP.org.
JOHNSON-WITKEMPER INSURANCE BIGGEST BLOCK PARTY EVER, 5:30 to 11 p.m. July 23, Fourth and Washington streets in Columbus. The Columbus Area Arts Council fundraiser features 11 bands representing a broad range of music — pop/rock, bluegrass, country, soul and more — on three stages. Also a Kids Zone of activities. A variety of food and drinks, including beer and wine. Admission: $8. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.
August
THE SWEET POTATOES, with Rick Hall, Laura Hall of “Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and Kelly Macleod, all of southern California, performing a blend of country, folk and homespun Americana music, 7 p.m. Aug. 6, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive. Free community event. Information about The Sweet Potatoes: thesweetpotatoes.com.
SEYMOUR CITY JAM SERIES, 5:30 p.m., with music from 6 to 7:30 p.m., on East Second Street in Seymour. Scheduled: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra, Aug. 18; Rumours, Sept. 15. Information: 812-522-2278.
ROCK THE PARK, featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Aug. 13, Mill Race Park. Tickets: $20 in advance for general lawn seating, $25 at the gate. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
September
OUR HOSPICE ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT, featuring Peter Cetera and his seven-piece electric band, and opening act LemonWheel from Indianapolis, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, Mill Race Park. Free admission. Raffle tickets for a prize of $10,000 are $10 each and will be available at the concert as well as T-shirts. Proceeds benefit patients with advanced illnesses and their families. Information: ourhospice.org.
Misc.
July
QMIX MUSICAL FIREWORKS, “STAR SPANGLED NIGHT,” July 1, Columbus Municipal Airport. Food and fun beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Ivy Tech parking lot; free show by Easterling Magic at 6 p.m.; choreographed fireworks at 10 p.m.
14TH ANNUAL “FILL THE SHELVES” HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING, 6:30 p.m. July 2, Aaron’s Sales and Leasing, 2675 N. National Road. Admission is six cans of food per person. Food will be donated to local food banks. Bring your own lawn chairs. Concessions, T-shirts and photos available. No outside food, drinks or coolers allowed.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY 4-H FAIR, July 8-16, at the fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S. Some entertainment events scheduled include: Lucas Oil Pro Truck and Tractor Pulling Series, 7 p.m. July 8, Grandstand; Elvis impersonator Ron Hobbs, 7 p.m. July 9, David Boll Theatre; Demolition Derby, 7 p.m. July 9, Grandstand; Wild Azalia Blue concert, 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 9, Farm Bureau Building; Columbus FFA Antique Tractor Pull, 1 p.m. July 10, Grandstand; Bartholomew County Farm Stock Tractor Pull, 6:30 p.m. July 10, Grandstand, Possum Glory Train Band, 7 to 8 p.m. July 10, Farm Bureau Building; Columbus Clogging Company, 7 to 8 p.m. July 11, Farm Bureau Building; Columbus City Band, 7 p.m. July 11; David Boll Theatre; Side-by-Side Dirt Drags, 7 p.m. July 11, Grandstand; Chordlighters Barbershop Quartet, 7 p.m. July 12, David Boll Theatre; Midwest Three-Quarter Racing, 7 p.m. July 12, Grandstand; Battle of the Badges, CPD vs. CFD Cross-fit Competition, 7 p.m., July 13, Grandstand; Southern Indiana Pipes & Drums, 7 to 7:45 p.m. July 13, Farm Bureau Building; Easterling Magic Show, 8 to 9 p.m. July 13, Farm Bureau Building; Mud Bog, 7 p.m. July 14, Grandstand; Peach Clark Band, 7 p.m. July 14, Farm Bureau Building; Mount Liberty Way Band, 7 p.m. July 15, Farm Bureau Building; Greased Pig Contest, 8 p.m. July 15, Grandstand; Demolition Derby, 7 p.m. July 16, Grandstand. Information and a complete list of times, activities and entertainment available at bartholomewcountyfair.com. Fair office: 812-372-6133.
COMEDY AT THE EAGLES, 930 Washington St. Scheduled: Ron Feingold, 8 p.m. July 8. For ages 18 and older. Tickets: $20. Tickets and information: 812-376-7075.
COMEDY NIGHT WITH JEFF ARCURI AND TIM MCLAUGHLIN of Chicago, 7:30 p.m. July 15, Harlequin Theatre, in FairOaks Mall. Tickets $15 in advance at the mall office, Viewpoint Books and the theater box office, $20 at the door. Cash bar available. Information, reservations and will call: 812-343-4595.
“ART WITH A TWIST PARTY,” 10 a.m. to noon July 16, Hope Town Square shelter house. A Tri-State Artisan artist will lead the class in creating a 16 x 20 acrylic painting titled “Cosmic Universe.” Open to ages 8 and older, $30 per person, advance registration and pre-payment required: events.tsartisans.com/hope, at Hope Visitors Information Center and from Art Guild of Hope at 812-764-6417. Fifty percent of proceeds will benefit Art Guild of Hope.
FAMILY BINGO AND MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SUNDAE NIGHT, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 27, Donner Center. Limited to the first 30 families, maximum of five per family. Prizes awarded to bingo winners. Registration required, including number of people attending: columbusparksandrec.com and 812-376-2680.
August
SECOND ANNUAL SMART MONEY FAMILY FUN BIKE RIDE, Aug. 6, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. Money related games and activities at the start and along the People Trail. Choice of 14-mile and 5-mile routes. Registration and activity stations open at 8:15 a.m., bike routes open at 9 a.m. Prizes awarded for completing activities including grand prizes of $100 gift cards. Early registration through July 16 is $5 for children, $25 for adults. Rain date Aug. 20. Information and registration: centrafoundation.org.
END OF SUMMER DOGGIE SWIM, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14, Donner Aquatic Center. Cost: $5 per dog. Each dog must be accompanied by an owner or handler.
September
BEYOND THE BRUNCH XIII: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HARRISON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Harrison Lake County Club. Tickets: $50 each if reserved before Sept. 7, including buffet dinner, music by 40 Years of College, magic show, cash bar and a silent auction of items and services donated by firefighters, township residents, sports teams, local businesses and regional artists. Tickets purchased after Sept. 7 will be $60. Proceeds will benefit HTVFC. Advance tickets available at Folger’s Four Seasons Florist, Viewpoint Books and HTVFC board members. Information: 812-350-1718 or [email protected].
Galleries, museums & exhibits
“ART ALERT – A SHOWCASE OF FINE ARTISTS,” through June 30, Columbus Visitors Center, corner of Fifth and Franklin streets. Featuring the work of six Columbus-based artists: Bob Burris, Susie Gregory, Mary Gretsinger, Chris Newlund, David Williams and YiAnna Young. Information: 812-378-2622.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM at Columbus Municipal Airport. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base, and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sundays and Mondays. Museum displays include a World War II era air base barracks building section showing barracks living at the former air base, and a WWII Army Air Corps operating rotating beacon and tower. View the pictorial air base timeline 10-panel presentation, Noblitt-Sparks (Arvin) WWII military products, WWII Tuskegee Airman and 71st Special Operations Squadron-Vietnam display kiosks. See the WWII Home Front display plus other interesting artifacts and historical air base displays including many large model aircraft of that era. Visit the museum’s Ernie Schorr Memorial Library. The John C. Walter conference room features a wall-sized mural of a Bakalar Air Force Base AC-119G Gunship aircraft. The museum’s mission is to preserve the history of the former air base and honor those who served. Tours for school or other groups are available. Information: 812-372-4356 or atterburybakalarairmuseum.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 524 Third St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
THE COMMONS GALLERY, second floor, 300 Washington St. Free and open to the public during normal operating hours at The Commons. Information: [email protected].
INDIANA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ART and DESIGN, 310 Jackson St. Regular gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Featured through Aug. 26: “Redeveloping Downtown Columbus’ Modern Urban Form: 1950 to the Present.” Information: Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, 812-379-1297, or IUCA+Design, 812-375-7550 or [email protected].
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or [email protected].
COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER, 4555 Central Ave. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. Closed Sundays. Admission is free to the public. Information: 812-314-8509.
WELLCONNECT, 237 Washington St. Featured through August: “Whisper” by Indianapolis painter Megan Jefferson. Artist reception from 5 to 9 p.m. July 8. Gallery hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 812-247-0502.
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St. 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: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.
TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St. Handmade retail gallery representing 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.
HOTEL INDIGO GALLERY, 400 Brown St. Exhibits presented by Columbus Museum of Art & Design. Information: cmadart.org.
ART GUILD OF HOPE GALLERY, featuring fine art by guild members, 645 Harrison St., Hope. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. General, membership and sponsorship information: 812-764-6417 and hopeartguild.com.
HAW CREEK HERITAGE CENTER, 111 Aiken St., Hope. Information: 812-372-3541 or [email protected].
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM, on the west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St. Thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s unique heritage. Military display, tools, housewares, clothing, pictures, doctor’s office, grocery items, hardware, barber shop, agriculture and Moravian history. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays 1 to 4 p.m., during special events in town and by appointment by calling 812-371-7969.
FREEMAN ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM, 1035 A Avenue, Freeman Field, Seymour, across from the airport hangars. Open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, excepting holidays, and by appointment throughout the week. Exhibits include recovered artifacts from the base’s time as a foreign aircraft evaluation center, including buried parts of German, British and other planes; a fully restored World War II-era fire truck; artifacts honoring those who trained at the Field, including the Tuskegee Airmen and WAFS/WACS. New exhibits include an edged weapons display. Groups (school, service, home school, corporate and other) are welcome; both historic museum buildings are accessible to the handicapped. Information and appointments: 812-522-2031 and freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Information: 269-375-3234.
B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, on the 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. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Exhibits and events: Artists Association Summer Show, through Aug. 1; 38th annual Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition and Sale, through July 2, juried exhibition of work by 130 artists on display and for sale. Information: 812-988-4609 and browncountyartgallery.org.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
