Kids and teens
May and beyond
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. May 24; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. May 24; Around the World for Grades 2 to 6, 4 p.m. May 24; Disney Movie Singalong for Teens, 3:45 p.m. May 24; Full STEAM Ahead, 6:30 p.m. May 24; Sigmund Stanley Spider Squared, 6 p.m. May 24; Bike tips for the youngest riders, ages 3 to 7 3:30 p.m. May 25; American Girl Club Ages 6 to 12, 3 p.m. May 26; Bike Smart Ages 8 to 12, 4 p.m. May 29. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. May 26, 29, June 2, 9, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4 to 10 interested in hockey, participate on Saturdays through Aug. 25. Free equipment will be available to use. Cost: $5. This event is a drop-in with no prior registration required. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for equipment. Information: 812-376-2686; columbusparksandrec.com.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING, 7:45 p.m., June 2, Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Main event: Last man standing — tri-state title match Vic the Bruiser vs. Omega Pit Bull; heavyweight title match: Kenny Kage vs. Flash Flanagan; grudge match: Duke the Nuke vs. Butcher Manson with D Rose; tag title match: Dillen Swango and Buck Sexton vs. Fireball and War Machine; also featuring Ace Jackson, Lighting Tim Lutz, Scarecrow, Drax O’Brien, Richard Sharkey.
HOCKEY EDGEWORK CLASSES, 7 p.m. June 6, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Classes are offered at intermediate and bantam/high school level. Intermediate edgework will be offered 7 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays June 6 through Aug. 1, or 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 7 through Aug. 2. Bantam/high school edgework will be offered 7:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays June 6 through Aug. 1, For more information or to register with your coach’s referral, please call 812-376-2686.
PEE WEE AND BANTAM DROP-IN SKILL LESSONS, 7:30 p.m. June 6 to Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $10. This session will focus on advanced skills such as edgework, power skating, shooting mechanics and stick handling. This session will be open to both skaters and goalies for instruction-based skill development. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 812-376-2686 or columbusparksandrec.com.
GARDEN CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6 p.m. June 10 to 14, Garden City Church of Christ, 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. Introduces “TIME Lab” for pre K through fifth grade. Light dinner provided, games, learning about the Bible. To register: 812-372-1766, gardencitychurch.com/.
GIRLS-ONLY HOCKEY CLASS, 6 p.m. June 11, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $50. Classes for girls ages 4 to 12 interested in the sport of hockey. For more information: 812-376-2686 or columbusparksandrec.com.
Ongoing
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.
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.
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of the month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
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.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, noon Mondays, Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
FESTIVAL OF EXOTIC ANIMALS, Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo, 12696 W. County Road 50S, Columbus. Visitors can see and pet more than 40 species, including foxes, macaws, miniature ponies and prairie dogs. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Information or reservations: zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld.com; Zoo’Opilis’ Facebook page; or 812-764-4980.
Music
FRIDAYS@FIRST, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scheduled: June 6: 7 p.m., Tristan Grider Vocal Recital; June 8: 7 p.m., The Reen Family.
SALUTE, 7 p.m. May 25, lawn next to the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial, Jackson and Second streets, Columbus. Part of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic’s “Listen” season. Free outdoor patriotic concert. Information: 315 Franklin St., 812-376-2638 and online at thecip.org.
MOMPOPAWHEELIE CONCERT, 7 p.m. May 25, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Visit theedinburghpixy.com for schedule information and more in-depth event descriptions or call 812-526-6513 and request additional information.
EIGHTH ANNUAL JOHN HARTFORD MEMORIAL FESTIVAL, 7 p.m. May 30, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, 5163 N. State Road 135, Nashville (Bean Blossom). Enjoy campground cooking, campfire jamming and pickers and singers. Ticket prices vary and may be purchased at johnhartfordmemfest.com/tickets.
JCB NEIGHBORFEST, 6 to 8 p.m. June 7, downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets. The Woomblies Rock Orchestra takes classic rock and Motown hits to the next level. The community is invited to gather and enjoy live music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Presented by Area Arts Council.
BILL MONROE BEAN BLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 9 to 16, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, 5163 N. State Road 135, Nashville (Bean Blossom). Music performances all day, and daily music and instrument workshops. Attendees can check out the Bill Monroe Hall of Fame & Country Star Museum and Uncle Pen’s cabin. Ticket includes admission, workshops and entry to the museum. Family-friendly event.
PUNKIN HOLLER BOYS, 9 p.m. June 9, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Old-school country, rockabilly, bluegrass. For more information: TheEdinburghPixy.com or 812-526-6513.
JIMMIE “JJ” WALKER, 7 p.m. June 15, Edinburgh Pixy Theatre,111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Cost $10. For more information: TheEdinburghPixy.com or 812-526-6513.
COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 2017-18 SEASON, “LISTEN.” All concerts at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School’s Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St., unless otherwise specified. Scheduled: Annual patriotic concert “Salute!” 7 p.m. May 25, on the grounds of the Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial. Tickets and information: 812-376-2638; online at thecip.org; and in person at 315 Franklin St., Columbus.
COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON, (all times at 3:30 p.m.). Scheduled: “Expeditions, Adventures and Odysseys,” June 10 at The Commons. Tickets: Adults $10 in advance, $15 at the door; senior citizens and students 12 to 18 $5 in advance, $10 at the door; children under 12 with an adult always free. Information: cso indiana.org/tickets.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Enjoy food and drinks, along with live music from singers, songwriters and performers.
Theater, film
ARTIST TALK: MEET THE AUTHOR, 5:30 p.m. May 24, Columbus Visitors Center, Fifth and Franklin Streets, Columbus. Discussion with author and award-winning filmmaker John Heminway about his newest non-fiction book, “In Full Flight: A Story of Africa and Atonement,” which tells the story of one woman’s search for a new life in Africa in the wake of World War II. Guests will enjoy a meet-the- author reception followed by Heminway’s talk about the book and an audience Q&A session. The author will sign copies of the book. Free and open to everyone. All donations support CAAC programming.
“THE GIN GAME,” 7:30 p.m. June 1, 2, 8, 9, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play about Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, two elderly residents at a nursing home for senior citizens who play gin rummy and engage in lengthy conversations about their families and lives in the outside world. Starring Broadway and TV veterans Doug Stender and Jill Tasker. Some adult language.
MISCELLANEOUS
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Ice Cream Sundae Party on the Plaza, 7 p.m. May 30; eBay, 6 p.m. May 31. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
BEAN BLOSSOM FARMERS’ MARKET, 4-7 p.m. May 25, June 1, 8, 15, St. David’s Episcopal Church, corner of State Roads 45 and 135 North, Nashville (Bean Blossom). Features local vendors, growers and artisans, musicians, indoor and outdoor dining, special community events and children’s activities. SNAP customers are welcome.
BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & PIONEER WOMEN’S QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. June 1, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., Nashville. Featuring 100 quilts, demonstrations, exhibits, homemade pies and local entertainment. A raffle will be on June 3.
THEATER ON ICE, 1:15 p.m. June 2, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. The classes are $8 per class with skate rental included. Skaters must have passed Basic 5 to participate. Workshops for kids, adults. Information: 812-376-2686.
ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP: ZINES AS PRE- AND POST-INTERNET PUBLISHING, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6 to 7, Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Artist-led, two-day workshop for young creatives ages 15-20 featuring PRINTtEXT, an Indy-based studio and collaborative publisher. Participants will design a zine to take home. Registration required. Materials and lunch provided. To register: eventbrite.com/e/artist-led-workshop-zines-as-prepost-internet-publishing-with-printtext-and-nomad-art-tickets-45101359380. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
INDIANA’S LOCAL INCOME TAX, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Live, online workshop presented by Larry DeBoer, Purdue University agricultural economics professor. Program on how the new Indiana Local Income Tax works from expenditure purposes, property tax relief credits and allocations to local governments. View at Bartholomew County Public Library, or participate live online via a personal computer. The workshop is free. To register, call Bartholomew County Purdue Extension at 812-379-1665 or go online at purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VJZN60tN4H3B9b or contact. Register by June 1.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOW, 7 to 9 p.m. June 9, July 21, Aug. 18, Donner Park, 22nd Street, Columbus.
40th ANNUAL INDIANA HERITAGE ARTS ANNUAL EXHIBITION, 10 a.m. June 9, Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. A juried fine art exhibition and sale. Entries will include oil and acrylic paintings, pastels, watercolors, etchings and drawings by more than 130 of Indiana’s artists. The popular People’s Choice award of $500 will be awarded at the close of the show to the artist garnering the most votes. Admission is free.
TRUCK-A-PALOOZA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9, State Street parking lot of Dorel Juvenile, 2525 State St. Free, anything-on-wheels show and competition with live music. Trophies will be handed out for several categories and driver prizes will be raffled off throughout the show. The free concert will be headlined by HotWired, who take the stage at noon. For more information, contact Kelsey James at 812-372-4448 or [email protected].
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN DOOR TOUR, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16, various locations. Walking tour featuring private homes, architecturally significant buildings and gardens throughout downtown Columbus. Concludes with home tour, music in the garden, light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at The Inn at Irwin Gardens, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit the sites in any order; stops include historical society, county courthouse, J. Irwin office, Zaharakos, PNC Bank, Irwin Conference Center, others. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day of event. Children 10 and under free when accompanied by adult. Tickets are available at the Historical Society, Viewpoint Books and the Columbus Visitors Center. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
PICKLEBALL CLINICS, noon to 1:30 p.m. June 25 to 27, Sept. 17 to 19, pickleball court at Donner Park, in area of 19th Street and Lafayette Avenue. Three-day clinics allow participants to learn the fundamentals of the game and play. Equipment provided. Bring comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and comfortable clothing. Register through the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, 812-376-2680 or 739 22nd St., Columbus. Info: Send email to columbus [email protected].
SEEDS OF LOVE 5K RUN/WALK, 8 a.m. Sept. 15, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Dr., Columbus, benefits Love Chapel. Sign up online: signmeup.com/124888; information: 812-372-5971 or 812-376-3321
Galleries, museums & exhibits
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM DISCUSSION GROUP, 2 p.m. first Sunday of the month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from community’s past, including stories about growing up in our community of Hope, Hartsvillle, 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. The Research Center is open 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum visitor information center hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 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. Located at 644 Main Street, Hope. Information: 812-546-8020.
IN THE BEGINNING, free art exhibit for Bob Burris’ work, WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in Columbus.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 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. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
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].
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St., Columbus. 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. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.
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.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncounty artguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Information: 269-375-3234.
B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, 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. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: browncounty artgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
