Educational
July
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.
August
MEDITATION, 6 p.m. Aug. 1, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Sessions are for ages 6 and older. Presented by Pyramid Meditation Center. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
SUPPORTING THE BREASTFEEDING MOM, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presented by Bartholomew County Breastfeeding Coalition. Topics include the importance of a support network, how to provide physical and emotional support for the nursing mother, and local resources. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 2, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Emotional support, practical assistance in coping with issues and the latest information on research. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
OSTEOARTHRITIS, 6 p.m., Aug. 4, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Dr. Sylvester Youlo, an orthopedic surgeon with Southern Indiana Orthopedics, will discuss various treatment options. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: “THE DEATH OF ARTEMIO CRUZ,” by Carlos Fuentes, will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
WRESTLING, 4 p.m. Aug. 5, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Wrestlers and staff from EMERGE Wrestling will discuss questions from. For all ages. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DIABETES AND YOUR FEET, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Podiatrist Dr. Brandon Gumbiner will discuss common foot problems faced by diabetics. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN TO PODCASTS, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Patric “Mr. Noobie” Welch will explain how to subscribe to your favorite podcasts. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CRAFT NIGHT: TASSEL BRACELET, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Limit 15. Information and registration: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org under Events.
CAMEO, 6 p.m. Aug. 10, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. The Trinbago Association will host the monthly meeting and provide snacks representative of that country. Information: columbuscameo.org.
EAT FOR CHEAP: SLUSHIES, for teens only, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Aug. 11, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. All supplies and a recipe provided for teens to make their own drink. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY WRITERS GROUP, 6 p.m. Aug. 11, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
CREDIT REPORTS AND SCORES, 6 p.m. Aug. 11, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presented by Lisa Piercefield of Apprisen. Information: apprisen.com/che.
ONE STROKE PAINTING, BICENTENNIAL THEME, for ages 13 and older, 10 a.m. Aug. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Supply fee, $25, to be paid at the class. Register at 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
UNDER THE SEA PARTY, for ages 3-5, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Games, snacks, and fun with ocean friends. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
RADON AND OUR HEALTH, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. A team from Pro Inspections will discuss different types of testing for radon gas in home and apartments. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
HYPERTUFA CONTAINER DEMONSTRATION, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Indiana artisan Carol Dale will demonstrate how to make a hypertufa container. Open to all. Sponsored by Bartholomew County Master Gardeners. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
“THE MILKY WAY: EVERY MOTHER HAS A STORY,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Film sponsored by the Bartholomew County Breastfeeding Coalition. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ART HOUSE IN THE RED ROOM FILM SERIES, 6 p.m. Aug. 23, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Kyle Willey will show the 1962 Polish film “Knife in the Water,” which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1963. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ESSENTIAL OILS: BEYOND THE BASICS, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presented by Carissa Rusin. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
NAVIGATING THE JOURNEY, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presenters Colleen North and Jenny Waltz will offer advise to families needing assistance with older relatives on navigating the health care system. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES ON THE PLAZA, 7 p.m., Aug. 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Featuring Columbus Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble. Bring a chair. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
DECADES OF DIRT: SUPER SATURDAY AT MILL RACE CENTER, 10 or 11:30 a.m., Aug. 27, Mill Race Center. Members of Speed City Sisters-in-Crime Chapter will talk about and read excerpts from their latest anthology, “Decades of Dirt: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem from the Crossroads of Crime.” Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
AUTHOR SKYPE WITH ELLEN HOPKINS, AUTHOR OF “CRANK,” 4 to 5:15 p.m. Aug. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Hopkins will share her writing process, the path to publication and the inspiration for her writing, followed by a time for audience questions. Program is open to teens and adults. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
BLOCK PARTY, for ages 2-7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Space is limited. Required tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program at the Children’s Desk. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
MEDICARE SEMINAR, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Presented by Medicare Simplified independent, non-profit organization. When and how to enroll, details on components of Medicare, making changes in coverage in the future, costs and more. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.
Food
FARMER’S MARKET OF HOPE, 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday in July and the first Friday of August and September, 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
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 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.
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. Special activities in July: Messy Mondays, sensory activity learning and fun, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25.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
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
BUSTOCK FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 21-23, Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, Seymour. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Scheduled: 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.
REV’N RODS & HEARTLAND MUSIC TOUR, presented by Chevrolet Performance, Bill Monroe Bluegrass Park, Bean Blossom, July 21. Vendors and exhibits, car show from noon to 6 p.m. and concert, headlined by James Otto, at 6 p.m. Car show is free to spectators. Concert tickets available at RevnTour.com and onsite.
2016 SUMMER CABARET SERIES, presented by Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. at The Commons. Scheduled: Rumer Willis, July 21 (sold out); 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.
BANISTER FAMILY BLUEGRASS BAND, 9 a.m. to noon July 23, during the Reeves Breakfast at the Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 W. County Road 100N, Edinburgh. Breakfast available for purchase starting at 8 a.m., vintage farm machinery displays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 812-372-3571 and bartholomewhistory.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.
August
JCB NEIGHBORFEST! 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of August and September, 300 block of Washington Street. Free concerts by: Groove Essential, Aug. 4; and Hudson Hornet, Sept. 1. Information: 812-376-2539 and [email protected].
MUSOMANIA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Aug. 4, 5 and 6, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E. Gates open at 9 a.m. Aug. 4, music ends at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Live music on two stages, beer and wine tasting, Hula Hoop contest, local arts and crafts booths, food and drinks available for purchase. Information and tickets: musomania.org, [email protected] and 317-250-8156.
2016 KIWANIS DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7 to 9 p.m.Aug. 13 and Sept. 24, Donner Park shelter house. Free shows featuring a variety of emcees and performers.
LITTLE HOPE OPRY OF WILLOW LEAVES, traditional and classic country music from 7 to 10 p.m. the first Saturday of August and September at Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Admission: $10. Concessions available for purchase. Family atmosphere, no smoking or alcohol allowed. Scheduled: Holly Hamilton and Jim Young, Aug. 6; and Paul Penny, Sept. 3. Tickets and reservations: 812-546-0640.
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.
JIMMY OSMOND IN “MOON RIVER & ME” A TRIBUTE TO ANDY WILLIAMS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets: $45. Beverages available for purchase. Tickets and information: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
FRIDAYS@FIRST CONCERT SERIES, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St. Scheduled: Vocal recital featuring David Seiwert, Aug. 12; His Grace Ensemble, instrumental group from Taiwan, presented in conjunction with Columbus Chinese Association, Aug. 26. Free and open to the public.
OL’ BLUE EYES _ AN EVENING OF COOL, with Russell Moss, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Brown County Playhouse, 70, S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets: $16/$15. Benefits Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Brown County beer and wine and other beverages available for purchase. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.
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.
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 30TH SEASON. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Scheduled: Pianist Sean Chen, Sept. 17; singer/pianist/actor Ann Hampton Callaway, Oct. 29; organist Dan McKinley, Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir and the Philharmonic Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, at First Christian Church; Philharmonic Holidays with The Wright Brothers and Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Erne Auditorium; pianist Di Wu, Feb. 4; Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” featuring the Philharmonic Chorus, April 1; pianist Elliot Wuu, April 29; “Salute!” free patriotic concert, 7 p.m. May 26, on the grounds of Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial. Single concert tickets: $15 to $55, adults; $10 to $50, seniors; $5 to $35, students. Season tickets and Phil’s Family Fun Passes available. Information: 812-376-2638 and [email protected].
Misc.
July
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.
OPEN CLASS CAR & TRUCK SHOW, July 30, rain or shine, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3300 State Road 3N, North Vernon (corner of State Road 3 and the 750 bypass). Sign-in open from 8 a.m. to noon. Entry fee is $15. Judging will be done by participants and trophies will be awarded in numerous categories and for best of show. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Information: 812-592-4967 or 812-592-4968.
August
ARTZ DAZE, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, 300 block of Washington Street. Free hands-on, outdoor art experiences. No experience required. Information: 812-376-2539 and [email protected].
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.
ANNUAL REINS TO RECOVERY THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER FUNDRAISER, 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Open to the public. Dinner available for a free-will offering, live and silent auctions, Justin the Artistic Horse will perform at 5:30 p.m. Information: Calli Johnson, 812-350-4864.
September
40TH FOURTH STREET FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4, downtown Bloomington, Fourth Street between Lincoln and Indiana. Juried festival featuring 120 local, regional and national artists and craftspeople invited to showcase their work. Performances by local musicians, written word activities and booths for community arts organizations. Art and science related activities for children. Event is free to the public.
BEYOND THE BRUNCH XIII: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HARRISON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Harrison Lake Country 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].
COMEDY AT YES CINEMA, 328 Jackson St. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Scheduled: Bob Zany, Sept. 10, Rated “R”; Dan Chopin, Oct. 15, Rated “R”; Henry Phillips, Nov. 12, Rated “R”; Mike Armstrong, Dec. 31 (two shows) Rated “PG 13”; Drew Hastings, Jan. 28, Rated “PG 13.” Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information: 812-379-1630.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL, 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the church, 1306 27th St. Games and prizes, raffles, bounce houses, kids cake walk and more. Burgers, authentic Mexican food, sodas and more available for purchase. Games and food priced individually but entry to the festival is free. Information: stbirish.net.
MUSCATATUCK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, Sept. 17, 12985 U.S. 50E, Seymour. Bird walk at 7:30 a.m., events throughout the day including a “Passport to Nature,” memorabilia, special guests and cake. Information and details: 812-522-4352 or fws.gov/refuge/muscatatuck.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
COLUMBUS VISITORS CENTER, corner of Fifth and Franklin streets. 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. On display through July 31: “Into the Woods” by featured artists Jeanne McLeish and Mark Burkett. 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. Information: 812-988-4609 and browncountyartgallery.org.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
