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Through March 31 — Avenue of the Architects Exhibit. Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Enjoy this ongoing exhibit of photographs and illustrations about Fifth Street in Columbus. Mounted by the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives. Open during library hours.
Through April 30 — Xenia Simons Miller gallery exhibit, Gallery 506 at the Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Miller was a patron of modernist art and architecture.
Through May 3 — Abstraks & Ambiguities. Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave. Artist Cathy Williams describes herself as a mixed-media expressionist painter who weaves eccentric stories within portraiture and abstract 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.
May 4 – Sept. 21 — Columbus Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, on Brown Street, between Fifth and Eighth streets (across from Mill Race Park) in the Cummins parking lot in downtown Columbus.
MARCH
29 — Purdue Varsity Glee Club. 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St.
The concert is free and open to public, with doors opening one half hour prior to concert. Due to a large anticipated audience, tickets are required for entry, via the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, 513 Franklin St., 812-376-2638, [email protected]. Up to 10 tickets may be ordered. For larger groups, contact Kevin Butler at 812-372-2851 or [email protected].
30 — Spring Choral Concert: Music for the Heart, Music for the Soul. 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St. Philharmonic Chorus and Children’s Choir join to present an evening of great choral music. Tickets: $5 to $10 available in advance only: thecip.org/music-heart-music-soul.
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 variety of programs and events we have planned throughout the year. Call to register: 812-376-9241.
5 — First Fridays For Families: “The 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. 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 and performed by Dancers Studio. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
6 — Crooners for CASA. 6 to 11 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. Teams of competitors perform karaoke-style numbers to compete for votes in the form of contributions to Advocates for Children. Information: croonersforcasa.com, 812-372-2808.
6 — Mystery Cruise. 6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2461 California St. Come on board a cruise ship to a dinner in which you must solve a mystery. It will be an interactive meal in which clues are served at each course, and participants must solve the twists and turns of the story, with prizes for the winners. This event, organized by Granny Connection, will assist African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS. Tickets: $50, available at Viewpoint Books and eventbrite.com/e/mystery-dinner-fundraiser-tickets-56610293913. Information: gceventscolumbusin.org.
6 — Hoosier Pro Wrestling: Aggression. 7:45 p.m., Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S.
6 — Ross Martinie Eiler’s Boogie Three. 7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Boogie Three explores the rock ’n’ roll side of blues and boogie-woogie piano. All ages show. Tickets and information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
7 — Columbus City Band concert. 2 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. Information: columbuscityband.org.
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.
10 — Lunch and Laughter Readers Theater. Noon (doors open at 11:45 a.m.), Mill Race Center. Lunch: $5 members; $10 non-members. Make reservations at 376-9241 or stop by the MRC business office. Interested in joining Readers Theater? Contact Shannon Truman at MRC for more information.
11 — Spring Basket Class. 5 to 9 p.m., Donner Center, 739 22nd St. Learn how to weave a colorful basket for spring. Cost is $38 per person, which includes all weaving supplies. Registration: 812-376-2680 or columbusparksandrec.com.
13 — Pride Celebration. Noon to 4 p.m., downtown Columbus, Fourth and Washington streets. Come celebrate the second LGBTQ Columbus Pride Festival, held for members of the LGBTQ community and allies. There will be information booths, vendors, food, entertainment and more. Information: Facebook/Columbus IN Pride.
13 — Asleep At The Wheel. 7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Ten-time Grammy-winning kings of western swing from Austin, Texas, Asleep At The Wheel sold out their last two performances at the playhouse. Tickets $44.50 Tickets and Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
14 — Columbus Symphony Orchestra: Familiar Faces. 3:30 to 5 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. The music will feature the symphony’s Concertmaster Phil Palermo and Music Director Josh Aerie performing Brahms’ Double Concerto, with a special guest conductor. Plus: Ginastera’s Estancia Suite and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 – “Classical.” Information/tickets: csoindiana.org/concerts/familiar-faces.
20 — Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Free, 10 a.m., Donner Park. Areas for ages 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. If raining, candy and eggs will be distributed inside. Please bring a bag or basket for your eggs. Information: 812-376-2680.
20 —The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky & Beethoven. 7:30 p.m., Columbus North auditorium, 1400 25th St. Australian-born violinist Susie Park joins the orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s spirited Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s joyous 7th Symphony with celebratory dance elements will also be performed. Tickets/information: 812-376-2638; www.thecip.org; 315 Franklin St.
20 — An Evening with Leo Kottke. 7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville.
Acoustic guitarist Kottke has two Grammy nominations and a doctorate in music performance. Tickets $36.50 Tickets and information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
26-27 — Barney Fife Fully Loaded! 7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville.
From the antics of Barney Fife (Michael J) to original stand-up routines by Joey I.L.O. who plays Otis, these two form a funny and versatile show. Enjoy hilarious scenes from memorable vintage television character teams, including Ralph and Norton from “The Honeymooners,” and Archie and Edith Bunker from “All in the Family.” Tickets and information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
MAY
1 — Cabaret at The Commons. 7:30 p.m., 300 Washington St. Lea Salonga is a singer and actress best known for her Tony Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon.” Many fans recognize her as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin” and Fa Mulan in “Mulan” and “Mulan II.” Happy hour: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: thecip.org/leasalonga.
3 — 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. Call to register: 812-376-9241.
3-5 — Civil War Days. Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St., Hope. Free. Hours: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday. The Hope Chamber of Commerce and Yellow Trail Museum invite you to step back in time to the American Civil War. Friday stop by the town square to watch as re-enactors set up camp for the weekend. On Saturday enjoy a historic walking tour of the Moravian Cemetery, speakers and a variety of activities throughout the day. Sunday listen to a historic church service in the square. Information: 812-546-8020; [email protected].
