Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Starlit Storytime Jr. Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Jan. 13, 20, 27; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Jan. 14, 15, 21, 22; 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Jan. 9, 15, 16, 22, 23; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. Jan. 9; Eat Cheap for Teens, 4 p.m. Jan. 9; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-6, 4 p.m. Jan. 9; Pop-Up Storytime at WIC Office, 2 p.m. Jan. 10; Teen STEAM, 4 p.m. Jan. 10; Tween Fandom: Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Jan. 10; Art Smart for Teens, 4 p.m. Jan. 13; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m. Jan. 13; Teen Games at Hope, 3 p.m. Jan. 14; French Storytime Ages 11-18, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14; French Storytime Ages 0-10, 5 p.m. Jan. 14; Teen Book Club, 4 p.m. Jan. 15; Tween D&D Character Callout Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Jan. 15; Just for Babies Storytime, 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Jan. 16, 23; One-Shot RPG for Teens, 3:45 p.m. Jan. 16; Hogwarts Prep School: Grades 4-6 p.m. Jan. 16. Register: mybcpl.org.
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: 6 p.m. Feb. 7, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus, series that introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun, informal setting the first Friday of each month December through April. Performances are free and open to everyone.
Music, live performances
CHOIR CONCERT, 6 p.m. Jan. 17, First Christian Church, 531 5th St., Columbus. Columbus North Choir is hosting a free concert in which Columbus North’s premiere group, Vocal Pointe, will sing with the Millikin University Collegiate Chorale. A free will offering will be taken during the concert.
ANOTHER ROUND, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Another Round is Indiana University’s premier all-male a cappella group. Established in 1996, Another Round has entertained audiences in Bloomington and beyond for two decades. An all ages show featuring singing, dancing, special effect lighting and beautiful voices; beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks sold in auditorium. Kids 10 and under free with paid adult. Perfect for office/family holiday outings with group rates for 12 or more.
REBIRTH BRASS BAND, 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington. The Grammy-wining Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Eight members of the band will appear on stage, playing Rebirth Brass Band songs along with New Orleans standards and contemporary funk music.
PAT GODWIN, 8 p.m. Jan. 25, The Harlequin Theater, Fair Oaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Pat Godwin has blossomed into one of the most clever comedians and prolific, award-winning comedy songwriters in the business. He’s appeared on every top morning show you can think of, worked for six years as a part of Philadelphia’s Morning Zoo, three years for The Bob & Tom Show, and was a frequent guest and contributor to Howard Stern’s radio and TV shows. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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. Food, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers. Info: browncountyinn.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
LIFECRAFTING WORKSHOP FOR 2020 AND BEYOND, 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Kenan Kolday leads an interactive workshop to help you gain self-awareness of your qualities and life purpose to make an annual and lifelong plan for a meaningful life. Kolday is an author, life coach and motivational speaker. Register at mybcpl.org under Events.
FORAGING, 6 p.m. Jan. 16, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus; Clyde Meyers or theweedeater.net, covers how you can forage for food — even during winter. He includes basics of foraging, plant identification, the benefits of eating wild food and more. Register at mybcpl.org under Events.
CIVIL WAR BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Hour-long discussion about the book “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War” by Karen Abbott.
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 experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
PICKLEBALL OPEN HOUSE, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 11, Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 4000 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Experience a fast-growing sport; free to anyone who has never played before, instructors will be on hand to assist new players; email [email protected] for more information or videos to fast-track your Pickleball knowledge and skills. Free for new players, $5 members, $10 non-members.
ADULT BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC — SUNDAYS, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19, Tipton Lakes Athletic Club, 4000 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus; learn to play Pickleball for adults. Pickleball is a low-impact activity that is fun for all ages. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle; $35 per person; to register or for more information, email [email protected].
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS — THURSDAY, noon, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle. It is a three-week clinic, 1.5 hours each week for a total of $40/person. Payment in cash on the first day to the instructor. Follow Columbus Pickleball Club on Facebook.
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.
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: foundation foryouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Yoga Basics at Noon, noon, Jan. 13, 20; Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Jan. 9; Creating a Gratitude Journal, 10 a.m. Jan. 11; Community Update from City Leaders, 6 p.m. Jan. 13; Chair Yoga, noon, Jan. 14; Craft Night, 6 p.m. Jan. 14; Great Genealogy Starters, 6 p.m. Jan. 14; Starting Seeds Indoors, 6 p.m. Jan. 14. Register: mybcpl.org.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Feb. 1, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. 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].
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 from noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (Jan. 18) at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or info@columbusarea railroadclub.com.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
ROYAL BALL 2020, 4:30-8 p.m. Jan. 11, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus; 14th annual fundraising event, with a roaring ‘20s theme, target ages for the Royal Ball are 3-11, but all are welcome; complete information: foundationforyouth.com.
FRANK BURBRINK MEMORIAL CHILI SUPPER, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Free-will donation with a silent auction. The event is hosted by Columbus FFA.
ROAST & TOAST LAUGH A LOT FUNDRAISER PARTY: 6 p.m., Jan. 17, Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington. Host: The Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Comedian Mat Alano-Martin will handle the roast, and spoken word artist Tony Brewer will toast the BCT with an original poem. Honoring the departing Executive Director Danielle McClelland’s penchant for suits and ties, dress code is “tie required” with extra applause for those wearing a “creative tie.” Tickets are $100 each and a table of eight can be purchased for groups wishing to sit together. Tickets can be purchased through Monday, January 13th at buskirkchumley.org/roast/
Galleries, museums & exhibits
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY: GEOFF KELLER, Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 Jefferson St., Nashville; new member Geoff Keller’s graceful vase-shaped aspen wood sculptures are adorned with delicate drawings of birds and other mammals. Keller uses archival ink and pencil, making thousands of tiny dots to create his drawings. He credits Indiana’s famous bird artist, the late Bill Zimmerman, who gave Keller lessons on bird morphology, as his inspiration. Keller’s art is available for viewing and purchase at the gallery.
INDIANA THROUGH THE SEASONS, ongoing, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville; special showing of work by Bloomington photographer Gary Morrison
SHARING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St., Columbus; exhibit, designed by RedBox of Chicago, includes a detailed timeline with items from the BCHS collection, a hands-on map table that features maps dating back to the early 1800s, a Notable People wall and a Then and Now/Did you know carousel full of fun facts. Group tours for guests of all ages are available upon request; information 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
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, Hartsville, 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, located at the Columbus Municipal Airport will be closed until March 3 for annual winter maintenance. Tours may still be scheduled by calling the museum at 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Visit the museum 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. 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].
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.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989, jennings county.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.
