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: Amelia Earhart: Historical Interpretation by Leslie Goddard, 6 p.m., March 22; Kids Bingo Family Event via Zoom, 4 p.m., March 23; Family Trivia: Harry Potter via Zoom, 4 p.m., March 26; Outdoor Song and Rhyme Time on the Plaza, 12:30 p.m., March 30; Virtual Family Game Night: Charades via Zoom, 4 p.m., March 30.
JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2375 State Road 3N, North Vernon. Scheduled: Wild Things Storytime, 10 a.m., March 19, 26; Gamers Unite, 6 p.m., March 23; Wild Things Story Time, 6 p.m., March 23; S.T.E.M. Club, 7 p.m., March 23; Face to Facebook, 6 p.m., March 24; Friday Night Madness, 6 p.m., March 26.
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. This is an ongoing program, so participate whenever you like. Email lbailey@mybcpl.org to join or visit the kids page of the BCPL website for more information.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, March 15 to 27, Jennings County Public Library, 2375 State Road 3N, North Vernon. This is a free-will donation book sale.
4-H EASTER EGG HUNT, 6 p.m., March 31, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Come join an all-ages Easter egg hunt at the community building located at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. The hunt will begin at 6 p.m. Organizers ask attendees to wear masks.
Music
LOVE TRIANGLE, 7:30 p.m., March 27, Columbus North High School Auditorium, 1400 25th St., Columbus. A tragically romantic love triangle: Clara and Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Following Robert’s untimely death, his wife Clara and Johannes remained close. Just how close remains unknown to this day. Hear passionate works by the men who loved her, along with Clara’s inspired piano music. Featuring Sean Chen on piano.
BACHPOURRI! SELECTED BACH WORKS FOR SOLO VIOLIN AND CELLO, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., March 28, Facebook live or Zoom. Join Columbus Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of their favorite works by J.S. Bach. This potpourri will include Prelude from Suite 1 in G, Allemande from Suite 3 in C, and Courante from Suite 6 in D, among others. This event will be livestreamed on the orchestra’s Facebook page and on Zoom. Contact the orchestra at columbusorchestra@gmail.com for more information.
Talks, lectures, classes
FEMINIST ETHICS IN ROLLER DERBY, 5:30 p.m., March 18, Zoom or the “Feminism Club at IUPUC” Facebook page. The information for Zoom is https://iu.zoom.us/j/83945054933 or with the Meeting ID: 839 4505 4933. Join for a panel with keynote speaker Dr. Amy “Metaphorocious” Linnemann and some of the other members of Terrorz Roller Derby group of Columbus to learn more about feminist ethics in roller derby.
SINGLE AND PARENTING, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23 to March 27, Community Church of Columbus, 522 Seventh St., Columbus. A 12-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 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.
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 for a fun day of painting and fun on the ice. Attendees 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: Amelia Earhart: Historical Interpretation by Leslie Goddard, 6 p.m., March 22; Women of Ragtime via Facebook Live, 6 p.m., March 23; Senior Virtual Cafe via Zoom, 1:30 p.m., March 24; Women Author Book Talks via Facebook, 6 p.m., March 24; Disability Awareness and Building an Inclusive Community via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 25; It Began With Bartholomew…and Tipton Too via Zoom, 10 a.m., March 27; Timberdoodles via Facebook/YouTube, 6 p.m., March 29; All Book’d Book Club via Zoom, 5:30 p.m., March 30; Get Lit! Book Discussion via Zoom, noon, March 31; Bartholomew County Cemeteries Tour, Part 4 via Facebook/YouTube, 4 p.m., March 31; Simplifying Heath via Zoom, 6 p.m., March 31.
JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2375 State Road 3N, North Vernon. Scheduled: Silly Shamrocks Digital Escape Room, all day, March 18-21; Take Care of You, 6 p.m., March 18; Ten Common Genealogy Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, 10 a.m., March 20.
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC, 5 to 9:30 p.m., April 19, 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.
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF OLD WEST SHOOTISTS NATIONAL CONVENTION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19 to 21, The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46E, Nashville. Friday morning at 9 a.m. seminars begin on a variety of Old West topics. The opening ceremony is Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the conference center with the presentation of the colors. There will be a display and sale, with vendors selling clothing, firearms, leather, books, period collectibles and more. There will also be a carnival-style shooting gallery using replica Old West BB gun six-shooters. Sunday morning, the convention will end with a worship service given by Dewayne Liebrandt. A closing ceremony will follow the worship service at 11:30 a.m. in the vendor hall. Single-day tickets to the seminars and vendor areas are available at the door for $5. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 812-391-5186 or 812-350-7269.
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 marilyndesigned@aol.com 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. The 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 rbrooks12@ivytech.edu.
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 svillegas@artsincolumbus.org. 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, brncagal@att.net, browncountyartgallery.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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