CONTINUING Through March 3
CANstruction
Fair Oaks Mall. In this competition, volunteer builders create sculptures out of canned goods. After the competition, the cans used for building and those used by the public to vote for favorites are donated to the food banks at Love Chapel, Salvation Army and the Community Center of Hope.
Through March 29
IU Miller M. Arch Faculty and Staff Exhibition Part 2
The Republic Building Gallery, 333 Second St. This exhibition, the second of a two-part series, will feature works by Britt Brewer, Marleen Newman, Daniel Martinez, Etien Santiago, Kelly Wilson and Rachel Wilken. Free and open to the public.
Through March 30
Furs, Feathers, Hats, Hides and Hair Exhibit
Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St. The Bartholomew County Historical Society presents its newest exhibit, an extensive collection of fur items, hats from its collection, hides of animals native to the area, and some unique hair art from the 1800s. Also, guests can peruse Arvin Industries products produced in Columbus, including a large collection of radios and household items. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Information: bartholomewhistory.org.
Through April 30
Xenia Simons Miller gallery exhibit
Gallery 506 at the Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Xenia Simons Miller was a modernist patron of art and architecture.
Through May 3
Abstraks & Ambiguitie
Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave. Artist Cathy Williams describes herself as a mixed-media expressionist painter who weaves eccentric stories within portraiture and abstractive figurative works. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Information: Chris Beach 812-390-8720.
FEBRUARY 27
The Night Owl Country Band
6 to 8 p.m., Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Country music night with dinner and dancing. A fundraiser to support Meals on Wheels scholarships. $10 per person. Information: 812-376-9241 or millracecenter.org.
28 to April 25
Great Decisions
6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Topics for 2019: Migration, U.S. and Mexico, Cyber Security, Trade with China, Nuclear Diplomacy, Overview of the Middle East, Rising Populism in Europe, and The State of the State Department. Registration required with the MRC business office. (No class the week of March 21). Space is limited. Fee: $35 members/$45 non-members. Information: 812-376-9241.
MARCH 1
Mill Race Center Welcome Breakfast
Held at 9:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month in the lounge at MRC, 900 Lindsey St. Have you recently joined or are you interested in Mill Race Center? We’d like to get to know you better and introduce you to the center and the variety of programs and events we have planned throughout the year. Call to register: 812-376-9241.
MARCH 1
First Fridays For Families: “Alice in Neverland”
Free. 6 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati. Alice, the best detective in Wonderland, takes the case to solve the mystery of Peter Pan’s disappearance. This mashup of everyone’s favorite childhood stories will have children laughing and cheering while they help Alice decipher clues and crack the case. Information: 812-376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.
MARCH 2
American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Meeting
9 a.m., Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road. Information: Marilyn at [email protected].
MARCH 2
D-Vine Wine and Beer Fest
1 to 6 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. This fundraiser brings together wineries, breweries and distilleries from around the state, along with food and music, in a relaxed setting. Indiana wines and beers will be available for tasting and purchase. Admission: $25 advance at www.dsiservices.org, $30 door, $50 VIP (must order in advance).
MARCH 2
Columbus Indiana Philharmonic: Irish Eyes Are Smiling
7:30 p.m., Columbus North auditorium, 1400 25th St. Featuring tenor Ronan Tynan. You’ll be enchanted by the beautiful ballads and toe-tapping jigs of the Emerald Isle. Sing along to “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” with the orchestra. One of the original Three Irish Tenors, world-renowned Ronan Tynan will surely tug at your heartstrings with his rendition of “Danny Boy.” Tickets/information: 812-376-2638; www.thecip.org.
MARCH 5
Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum reopens
10 a.m. following winter upgrades. Information: 812-372-4356; atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
MARCH 7
International Women’s Day Celebration. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room., 536 Fifth St. Free event featuring booths from local women artists, entertainment, light snacks and coffee.
MARCH 25
Architecture lecture: Tod Williams and Billie Tsien
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., The Republic Building, 333 Second St. Free and open to public. Visit twbta.com for more information about the architects.
APRIL 5
Mill Race Center Welcome Breakfast
Held at 9:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month in the lounge at MRC, 900 Lindsey St. Have you recently joined or are you interested in Mill Race Center? We’d like to get to know you better and introduce you to the center and the variety of programs and events we have planned throughout the year. Call to register: 812-376-9241.
APRIL 5
First Fridays For Families: “Dwarfs’ Tale of Snow White”
6 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. First Fridays for Families is a free family entertainment series that introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun, informal setting. “Dwarfs’ Tale of Snow White” is performed by Dancers Studio Inc. From enchanted animals and an evil witch to the infamous magic mirror and a troupe of rambunctious storytellers, experience this classic fairy tale as told by the seven dwarfs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
APRIL 7
Columbus City Band concert
2 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. Information: columbuscityband.org.
APRIL 7
Spring Tea for Two
2 to 4 p.m., Donner Center. $24 per mother/daughter pair (each additional person $12). Spring Tea for Two is for mothers with daughters ages 3 to 8. Wear your spring finery and enjoy an afternoon in our spring garden. We’ll decorate our own teapot planters, discover butterflies, and go on a spring garden treasure hunt. Information: 812-376-2680, columbusparksandrec.com.
