Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Oct. 9, 10, 16; Just for Babies Storytime: 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Oct. 10; Teen STEAM 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4; One-Shot RPG for Teens, 3:45 p.m. Oct. 3, Oct. 10; Lego Club Ages 6-12, 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Teen Service Hour Day, Ages 12 and older, 10 a.m. Oct. 5; Mystery Brick Lego Club Challenge Grades K-6, 2 p.m. Oct. 5; Remix: 10 Candles, 2 p.m. Oct. 5; Art Smart for Teens, 4 p.m. Oct. 7; Kode with Kate Grades 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Oct. 7, 14; Milk & Cookies Storytime ages 3-8, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, 14; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Oct. 8, 15, 11 a.m. Oct. 9, 16; Teen Gaming at Hope, 3 p.m. Oct. 8, 14; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-3, 4 p.m. Oct. 8; Full STEAM Ahead Grades 4-6, 5 p.m. Oct. 8; Scary Movie Marathon, noon to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Library Vision Art Project Grades 3-6, 4 p.m. Oct. 9; Hogwarts Prep School Grades 4-6, Oct. 10; Artistic Friday Ages 7-12, 11:20 a.m. Oct. 11; Sans Souci Storytime, 4 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, at Sans Souci; Snack + Chat for Teens, 4 p.m. Oct. 14; Kode with Kate Grades 5-8, 5 p.m. Oct. 14; STEAM-Powered Podcast Grades 4-6, 5 p.m. Oct. 14; Hogwarts for Muggles, 3 p.m., Oct. 15; CoderDojo groups, 4 p.m. Oct. 15; French Storytime Ages 11-18, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15; Hogwarts for Muggles for Teens, 4 p.m. Oct. 16. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
SAMMY’S GHOST HOUSE, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 25, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Visit Sammy S’more and all his friendly Halloween friends in this walk through maze. This event is kid-friendly and mostly indoors. Ticket prices are just $5 ages 3 and up. Proceeds go toward new playground equipment.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING: BOOGIEMANIA, 7:45 p.m. Oct. 5, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Handsome Jimmy Valiant, “The Boogie Woogie Man,” returns to HPW. Three HPW title matches, seven big matches, concessions, merchandise. Doors open 7 p.m., bell time 7:45. Admission $13; kids 4 and younger free. Info: 812-552-4477; hoosierprowrestling.bravehost.com.
SKATE AND PAINT, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 6-10 will paint a Halloween-themed canvas at 12:30 p.m. and skate 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 11-15 will skate from 1:30-2:15 p.m. and paint a fall-themed canvas from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per attendee. For more information or to register, call 812-376-2686.
LITTLE CHEFS GHOST AND GOBLIN GOODIES, 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Make a variety of Halloween Goodies. Little Chefs is for ages 5-8. Cost is $16 per child. Information: 812-376-2680.
FALL CRAFT TIME AT THE COMMONS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Fall crafts for those ages 14 and under.
FLIP AND DIP, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7, 11, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Cost $8. Children ages 14 and under can flip in the Gymnastics Center and then dip in the FFY Pool. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline 5 p.m. Oct. 4.
GYMNASTICS BOYS CAMP, 2 p.m. Oct. 7, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Cost $37. Boys gym time for ages 5-8 featuring obstacle courses, ninja challenges, games and more. Registration deadline 5 p.m. Oct. 4.
FLIP AND PAINT, 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 9, 10, Columbus Gymnastics Center, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Kids ages 6-10 will paint a Halloween-themed canvas from 9 to 10 a.m. and have gym time from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Kids ages 11-15 will have gym time from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and paint a fall-themed canvas from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 per attendee. Info or to register, call 812-376-2545.
GHOSTS AND GOBLIN GOODIES, 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Cost $16. Children ages 5-8 can make a variety of Halloween goodies. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 4.
PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 10, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Children ages 4- 12 can dress up as their favorite princess, have tea and cookies, create their own crown, and skate with a Hamilton Center princess. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 4.
FALLING INTO FUN, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Sensory/adapted fall-themed fun day. Come enjoy fall crafts, snacks and games such as spin the wheel, basket toss and a fall candy walk. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
TRICK-OR-TREAT TALES, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Visit Donner Center for an evening of not-so-scary Halloween tales and songs, then make a craft or two and play games. Snacks will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $2 per person. Information: 812-376-2680.
THE SLIGHTLY HAUNTED PUPPET SHOW, 1 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Join Peggy as she presents her ghoulish cast of traditional Halloween characters: juggling scarecrows, dancing skeletons, flying ghosts, kitchen witch and more. The 30-minute show will include a guest appearance by Gertrude the Witch from Peewinkle’s Puppets. This show is perfect for the entire family.
Music, live performances
AN EVENING WITH ERIC & JEN, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Jenn Cristy and Eric Brown, co-producers of One Pulse Entertainment will perform an acoustic concert featuring instrumentals, their voices and classic rock/pop hits. Doors open 7 p.m., showtime 7:30. Concessions available. Ticket prices do not include additional ticketing fees. Information, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
ORGAN CONCERT, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Featuring Stephen C. Price, assistant professor at Ball State University. Everyone invited; admission is free. Lynn Dobson, designer/builder of this pipe organ will be present.
THE KING WITH TYLER CHRISTOPHER, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Ultimate Elvis Tribute show with Tyler Christopher. Audience members will go on a musical journey of three major historical periods in Elvis’ career: Early years in the 50s; the ‘68 comeback special; and the ‘70s. Beer, wine, mixed drinks sold in the auditorium. Information, tickets: browncounty playhouse.org.
COLUMBUS CITY BAND FALL CONCERT, 2 p.m., Oct. 13, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Fall concert will include a wide variety of musical selections, including marches, show tunes and classical pieces. Admission is free. Learn more and donate at columbuscityband.org.
‘ROCK ‘N ROLL WILL NEVER DIE,’ 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Live singing and dancing in this musical revue covering all your favorite songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s with a full cast and special effect lighting. All ages show. Beer, wine and mixed drinks sold in the auditorium. Information, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
FRIDAYS @ FIRST — BEYOND THE GUARDED GATE, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Future performances: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Columbus Brass Quintet; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, “Celebrate the Season” with FUMC Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, CEHS “Center Stage.” Info: fumccolumbus.org/fridaysfirst/.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers. Info: browncountyinn.com.
Films
‘RIGHT TO HARM,’ 7:15 p.m. Oct. 24, Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Doors open at 6:45 and film starts at 7:15 p.m. Free to the public and concessions are available. Through the stories of five rural communities, the film exposes the public health impact factory farming has on many groups throughout the country.
YES FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 25-27, Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Three-day festival filled with domestic and international narratives, documentaries and shorts. Over 20 films will be featured. Filmmakers from across the country will also attend and provide live Q&A sessions and informational workshops. More information and ticket prices available at yesfilmfestival.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
CLEO TURNS 50 EXHIBITION RECEPTION, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Meet the design and curatorial team behind the current “Cleo Turns 50” exhibit. Event begins with a viewing of the exhibit at the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library (5:30-6 p.m.), immediately followed by a reception and brief presentation at the Columbus Area Visitors Center (6-7 p.m.). Refreshments and light snacks provided courtesy of the Visitors Center.
CLEO + COFFEE + CONVERSATION, 10 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, Bartholomew County Public, Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Event celebrates 50 years of library service in a relaxed, informative conversation hour. What was Columbus like? What books were most popular? What was the hottest music? What happened in our community? Have a special memory about Columbus? Bring yourself and memorabilia you’d like to share, enjoy coffee and conversation with library staff member Mary Clare Speckner. Drinks and snacks provided. All ages welcome. Conversations take place in the Reference Seating Area.
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.
Sports, exercise, wellness
2019 DISCOVER COLUMBUS PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, Burnett Tennis Courts, 19th Street and Lafayette Avenue and Donner Park Pickleball Courts at 17th and Sycamore Streets, Columbus, non-sanctioned, outdoor tournament is a fundraiser to help grow the sport of Pickleball in Columbus with proceeds going towards the expansion of Pickleball courts at Donner Park. Complete information and registration: pickleballtournaments.com.
BRAD LYNCH GUEST LECTURE, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program (former Republic building), 333 Second St., Columbus. Lecture by guest architect Brad Lynch. Free and open to the public. Lynch’s career began as a construction and project manager restoring Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the Midwest and has continued with many civic and community initiatives related to design.
POLIDOR 5K RUN/WALK, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 26, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Race raises money and awareness for the adult literacy program in Limonade, Haiti. The literacy program (ALFA) is an abbreviation of alfabetizasyon which is Creole for literacy. Beyond basic literacy, participants also learn arithmetic, civics, human rights, and public health. Register online: runsignup.com.
COLUMBUS INDIANA ULTIMATE FRISBEE, 5:45 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Play starts at about 6 p.m. and continues until dusk at Mill Race Park — at Festival Field (to the left when viewed from the hill). Cleats are helpful, but are not required. Bring a white shirt, a colored shirt and water. Gray shirts are not recommended.
SECRETS TO MEDITATION, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. Learn the “Bellows Breath” to boost your energy, calm your mind and reduce stress. Experience a unique guided meditation. Get an introduction to the Art of Living Happiness Program, a flagship course that dives deep into the power of breath and stress management techniques. Information and RSVP: [email protected].
YOGA BASICS AT NOON, noon to 1 p.m. third Wednesday of every month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite, who will cover foundational poses, linking movement with breath, breathwork and keys to establishing a dedicated yoga practice during one-hour sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month. Bring your own mat.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, classes at Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, public swim available seven days a week. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Seasonal
FIRST FRIDAYS CRUISE-IN TO HOPE, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4 , Hope Town Square. Band Oddz R will perform 6-8 p.m. on the bandstand. Cruise-in will feature a coloring contest through the local schools. Food available in the shelter house. All other events are free and family-friendly.
GERMAN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 FISH FRY, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 5, German Township Fire Station, 9428 Main St., Taylorsville. Enjoy delicious food while helping your local fire volunteer fire department.
DEEPOTSAV: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2019, 3-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. It’s Diwali. Join in a sparkling celebration and a grand feast. The schedule includes the following: Kala Dalan (art exhibition) 3-8 p.m.; Swagat (tea/coffee with light snacks) 4-5 p.m.; Bollywood’s Nostalgic ‘90s (live music program) 5-7 p.m.; and Diwali Dawat (gourmet vegetarian dinner buffet) 7-8:30 p.m.
WHEN DARKNESS FALLS HAUNTED TRAIL, 8-11 p.m. weekends through October, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Self-guided walk through the dark Ceraland woods designed to test your fears of the dark, being chased and what lurks in the woods at night. Tickets $12 to $25. Please note: This attraction is not suitable for small children or faint of heart. Special lighting and effects will be used. Enter at your own risk. No cameras, cellphones, flashlights or lighters allowed on the trail.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Oct. 3, 15; Columbus IN Rocks, 6 p.m. Oct. 3; Community Conversation, 6 p.m. Oct. 3; Craft Night: Quill Jewelry, 6 p.m. Oct. 8; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. Oct. 10; Basket Weaving, 10 a.m. Oct. 12; Libraries of the Future Art Show, 6 p.m. Oct. 15; Library tour on Cleo Turns 50 Day, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16; Yoga Basics at Noon, noon, Oct. 16; Tiny Cleo Rogers Workshop, 2 p.m. Oct. 16; Cleo Rogers Day Plaque Dedication, 6 p.m. Oct. 16. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5, group meets first Saturday of the month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Meeting will feature a Power Point presentation by Mary Beth Simms on the art and symbolism of aboriginal fabric from M&S Textiles. She will also bring fabric for purchase. Mary Beth is a native of Columbus, currently living in Brown County. She is the owner of The Yellow Door Quilt Store in Nashville. Bring your interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. If you have questions contact Marilyn at [email protected].
GLASSBLOWING WITH LISA PELO, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 18-20, downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets, Columbus. Tickets $40; all supplies included. Create poured glass hearts, pulled glass flowers, blown glass pumpkins or gourds and more. Pelo is an artist and owner of Hot Blown Glass. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
BINGO, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.
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.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, the third Saturday of each month (Oct. 19) at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or [email protected].
Fundraisers, nonprofits
FIFTH ANNUAL NOT-SO NEWLYWED GAME, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 3, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. A showcase five Columbus-area couples as they test their knowledge of each other and a fun way to model healthy relationships — a key component to the new trends in prevention education. This year’s couples: Donna Darcy and Rolf Loescher, Julie and Paul Furber, Amy and Ken Kaiser, Sarah and Jon Rohde, Veronica and Kyle Turner. Tickets: weblink.donorperfect.com/NotSoNewlywedGame.
BILLIE MARLIN MEMORIAL DOG DAY, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 5, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Dog walk for 1- or 3-mile course. Food provided; silent auction of new and antique items; cake walk. Dog/owner look-alike contest, dog talent, more activities and prizes.
SECOND ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER, 4 p.m. Oct. 11, Old Union United Church of Christ, 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh. Several different delicious soups and a variety of homemade desserts will be served. A free-will offering will be accepted. A “stair chair” from sanctuary to basement is available.
16TH ANNUAL KIWANIS INCREDIBLE DUCK SPLASH, noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Kiwanis clubs in Columbus will provide free entertainment including a bounce house, photo opportunities with Star Wars characters, remote controlled boats, and a magic show. There will be foot races for the kids wearing duck floats. Traditional release of thousands of rubber ducks is set for 12:30 p.m. into Round Lake. Some of the ducks will be dropped from the Columbus helicopter. All adopted ducks turned loose in the lake will compete for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes as “Duckinator boats.” Complete information: kducks.com.
GREAT GIRLS WONDERFUL WOMEN, noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Foundation For Youth’s gymnasium will be transformed into an elegant dining room for the fifth annual fundraising luncheon. Each table of eight includes six Wonderful Women and two Great Girls. Proceeds from the event benefit the Foundation For Youth Scholarship Fund. Info: foundationforyouth.salsalabs.org/2019greatgirlswonderfulwomen.
ROMANCE PAPERBACK BOOK SALE, regular library hours through October, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit the Friends of the Library ongoing book sales at the Main and Hope Branch libraries. In October, buy one paperback romance book and get one free. Proceeds go to the Friends, who in turn support library events and programs.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
KATHLEEN KUCKA MATERIAL WAY: A 20-YEAR SURVEY EXHIBITION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Oct. 25, former Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program presents Kathleen Kucka, an artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union in New York City and an Master of Fine Arts from Hunter College. Her work has been exhibited nationally, internationally.
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Alexander Girard: Aesthetic Functionalism, through September.
AVENUE OF THE ARCHITECTS, regular library business hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. An exhibit of photographs and illustrations about Columbus’ Fifth Street.
WINDOW TO COLUMBUS, Heritage Fund courtyard, 538 Franklin St., Columbus. Small, ongoing exhibit about innovation and design in Columbus.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the 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. Research center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum/visitor information center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 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. Information: 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.
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.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Guided building tours are every hour at quarter past the hour from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Explore the new Singing Winds Visitor Center, encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it, find art activities and games for all ages in the outdoor studio and enjoy guided tours of the Steeles’ home and Large Studio, where you can get up close with original Steele paintings. Plus, wander the beautiful grounds and gardens cultivated by T.C. Steele’s wife Selma during their time in Brown County. Information: 812-988-2785 and indianamuseum.org/ t-c-steele-state-historic-site.
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: 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: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Ongoing
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
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.
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.
ZOO’OPOLIS EXOTIC PETTING WORLD, 5718 Indiana Road 46W, Nashville. Visit all habitats and learn about pets, feed and take pictures with more than 100 animals representing more than 40 different species and the reptile kingdom, including foxes, raccoons, timber wolves, prairie dogs, wallabies and more. Reservations required. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-5 p.m. Text to make your reservation 812-764-4980. Learn more on Facebook under Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World.
