Editor’s note: The following listings have been edited to reflect the cancellations due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled online: Family STEAM: Pi Day, 6 p.m., March 6; Artistic Tuesday, 4 p.m., March 9; Minecraft Mania, 4 p.m., March 16; Being Aunt Jemima, The Pancake Queen via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 16; March Storytime Video via Facebook and YouTube, 10 a.m., March 17; Meet Local Illustrator Susie Signorino via Zoom, 4 p.m., March 17.
BUILDER’S GUILD-VIRTUAL PROGRAM. Join the Bartholomew County Public Library’s Builder’s Guild and participate in building challenges, exchange ideas, and share creations in the virtual headquarters. LEGOs, K’Nex, Minecraft, and all building materials and formats welcome. For March’s challenge we are going to build anything from the Super Mario series for March 10 — also known as Mario Day! This is an ongoing program, so participate whenever you like. Email [email protected] to join or visit the kids page of the BCPL website for more information.
Music
CLASSICS FROM THE STAGE, 6 to 6:45 p.m., March 8, Facebook or YouTube. During this recorded concert for the Bartholomew County Public Library, Donata Cucinotta, soprano and multi-instrumentalist, performs a selection of classics from Broadway, opera and the Great American Songbook while accompanying herself on the piano, ukulele and banjo. Audiences will recognize her from her many appearances with Jack Everly and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and her plaza concert last summer. Learn more about Cucinotta at Donata Cucinotta.com.
LAUGHING JACK BAND, 6 to 7 p.m., March 17, Facebook or YouTube. Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with the Bartholomew County Public Library and view this recorded concert by Laughing Jack, a band of well-seasoned peddlers of sea shanties, traditional songs, Irish and American tunes. The group delivers family-friendly entertainment with wit, stories and history.
Talks, lectures, classes
SINGLE AND PARENTING, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23 to March 27, Community Church of Columbus, 522 Seventh St., Columbus. Twelve-week support and connection group for single parents at any stage of parenting. Sessions are in person and childcare is provided. For further information/registration www.cccolumbus.org/events or call 812-348-6257.
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussions with others who have served in the military. Attendees are able to share experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 11, 18, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Princesses ages 4 to 12 can come dressed as their favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, make their own crown, and skate with the Hamilton Center Princess. Cost is $15. Call 812-376-2686 or go online to www.columbusparksandrec.com to register.
SHAMROCK SKATE, 1 to 3 p.m., March 17, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Come join on St. Patrick’s Day from 1 to 3 p.m. for the arena’s annual Shamrock Skate. Wear green and get free skate rental. Cost is $4 for ages 5 to 17, $4.50 for adults 18+, and $2 for skate or scooter rental. Kids ages 4 and under are free.
PAINT AND SKATE, 9 to 10:45 a.m., March 19, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 6 to 12 can join us for a fun day of painting and fun on the ice! We will be painting a spring themed canvas and skating on the small ice. Cost is $30. Call 812-376-2686 or go online to www.columbusparksandrec.com to register!
PUBLIC ICE SKATING, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Times are 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday (adult only), and Thursday. Cost is $4 per person and $2 for skate rental. Skate aids (scooters) will not be available. Call 812-376-2686 for more information.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, and public swim are available seven days a week. You must pre-register for current swim sessions. Information: foundation foryouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled online: Disability Town Hall Hosted by Councilwoman Grace Kestler via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 4; Kiss the Ground Screening and Q&A, all day, March 7; Paper Beads from the BookPage Guide, 6 p.m., March 9; Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 9; Finding Simplicity in a Culture of Consumption via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 11; Being Aunt Jemima, The Pancake Queen via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 16.
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC, 5 to 9:30 p.m., March 15, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. This event is for ages 14 and older with a cost of $5. Bring your playgroup and meet some new players at Monday Night Magic at Donner Center. Casual Magic: The Gathering play includes modern, pauper, standard and commander formats. There will also be pack giveaways.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
VFW POST 1987 BINGO, 5 to 9:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW Post 1987, 215 National Road, Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. Open to the public.
BINGO, 2 to 6 p.m., Saturdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Open to the public.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Sew Crazy, 5520 25th St., Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Current special exhibit, courtesy of the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives and Ball State University, explores Columbus’ seven national historic landmarks.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. The board recently announced the museum would be closed for the season until the first full week of April 2021. This also includes the “Sunday Socials,” which typically meet the first Sunday of each month. At this current time, if an individual or a small group wants to visit the building, contact the museum at 812-546-8020 or Susan Thayer Fye at 812-343-3798.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field which was later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a maximum of 10 people — Wednesday through Sunday. These tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: https://indiana museum.org/tcsteele.
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 are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 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, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Offering a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The gallery is open by appointment by sending an email to Susana Villegas at [email protected]. A virtual tour of the current exhibit “In-Depth,” is also available online at https://bit.ly/2N195rk.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks are required. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. A special exhibit now features the entire Indiana collection by Gustave Baumann. Paintings by more than 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncounty artgallery.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 5-18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities are all free with museum admission. Information: 812-378-3046.
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