Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 a.m., April 14, 21, 28; No School ThursGAME Day, 12 p.m., April 14; Tween Explore More: Paper Making, 1 p.m., April 14; Spring Celebration, 11 a.m., April 15; Teen Bad Vibes Friday, 1 p.m., April 15; Kids Yoga, 4 p.m., April 15; Sans Souci Storytime, 3:30 p.m., April 18; Teen Poetry Workshop, 4 p.m., April 18, 25; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., April 18, 25; Toddler Time on the Patio, 10 a.m., April 19, 26; Storytime on the Patio, 11 a.m., April 19, 26; Patio Playdate, 11:30 a.m., April 19, 26; Teen DIY at Hope: Suminagashi, 3 p.m., April 19; Teen STEAM: Gardening, 3:30 p.m., April 19, 26; Games, Games, Games, and More!, 4 p.m., April 19; “Whatever the Weather” Storytime and Playdate at Donner Park, 11 a.m., April 20, 27; Family Storytime, 1 p.m., April 20, 27; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., April 20, 27; Kids Bingo Family Event, 4:30 p.m., April 20; ThursGAME Day, 3:30 p.m., April 21, 28; French Storytime, 4 p.m., April 21; Earth Day Storytime & Craft, 11 a.m., April 22; Earth Day DIY: Painted Pots & Flower Planting, 3:30 p.m., April 22; Earth Day on the Plaza, 4 p.m., April 22; Storytime in the Garden, 10 a.m., April 25; Teen Games at Hope, 3 p.m., April 26; Chicken Visit at the Inn at Irwin Gardens, 3:45 p.m., April 27; Music & Movement, 4 p.m., April 28; Celebrate National Poetry Month with Ross Gay, 6 p.m., April 28; Spanish Storytime, 10 a.m., April 29; Cardio Drumming, 4 p.m., April 29.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m., April 16, Keepsake Village of Columbus, 2564 Foxpointe Dr., Columbus. Keepsake Village is hosting a community Easter egg hunt including photos with the Easter bunny and refreshments.
Music
SUNDAY EVENING DANCE, 5 to 9 p.m., April 24, Jennings County Senior Center, 515 Buckeye St., North Vernon. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music by Country Twang from 6 to 9 p.m. The kitchen will be open for refreshments. Admission is $10 per person.
AMERICAN PIE 2022, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., April 28, Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St., Columbus. American Pie started out on Thursdays and is returning to that tradition as the concert returns to in-person. American Pie gives high school students the chance to shine on stage for a crowd of cheering fans. For community members, it is a walk down memory lane, an entertaining rock ‘n’ roll show, and a history lesson rolled into one fabulous night. Enjoy an evening of music presented by talented students as they recreate performances from the rockin’ decades. Commentary puts the songs in context to create a Magical History Tour. For details, hints on the set list, fun facts and to support our performers, follow American Pie on Facebook: American Pie 2022, the Magical History Tour.
Sports, exercise, wellness
ST. PAUL ECM GOLF SCRAMBLE, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Otter Creek Golf Course, 11522 E. County Road 50N, Columbus. St. Paul’s Early Childhood Ministry is hosting a golf scramble at Otter Creek to support the preschool and kindergarten children’s ministry. Register a team of four and don’t forget to add the super ticket for great prizes! You can also support the school by sponsoring a tee sign. For more details, visit StPaulColumbus.org/ECM-Golf-Scramble.
DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS STORYWALK, downtown Columbus. The story begins in the window of Hoosier Sporting Goods at 611 Washington St. Follow the windows south to Third Street, and then head north to Viewpoint Books.
BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to bring you “The Things About Bees” by Shabazz Larkin in April. The StoryWalk is located along the People Trail near the Pollinator Park in Blackwell Park.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics and public swim are available. You must preregister for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., April 14, 21; Bartholomew County Writer’s Group, 6 p.m., April 14; Columbus Viewfinders Photography Club, 6 p.m., April 18; Family Support Waiver Workshop, 6 p.m., April 19; Comics Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., April 20; Finance 101, 6:30 p.m., April 20; Birdwatcher or Journalist?, 6:30 p.m., April 21; Earth Day on the Plaza, 4 p.m., April 22; Adults Reading YA Book Club: Novels in Verse, 6 p.m., April 25; Darkness to Light Training with Family Services, 6 p.m., April 25; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., April 26; Celebrate National Poetry Month with Ross Gay, 6 p.m., April 28; New Adult Game Day, 1 p.m., April 30.
CAP PROM, 7 to 11 p.m., April 16, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Prom takes place in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is disco. Contact Raina Jones, [email protected], for more information.
NOT-SO NEWLYWED GAME: THE FINALE, 5:30 to 9 p.m., April 21, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Join us for The Not-So Newlywed Game of Champions! The Not-So Newlywed Game is a special way to showcase the lives of five Columbus-area couples, champions of years past, as they test their knowledge of each other. The event will be a wonderful way to model healthy relationships — a key component in Turning Point Domestic Violence Service’s prevention education. Doors & cash bar open at 5:30 p.m. Show to begin at 6:30 p.m. All funds directly support Turning Point. To buy tickets or to learn more, visit turningpointdv.org/not-so-newlywed.
FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, 8 a.m. to noon, April 23, St. Johns Masonic Lodge, 4131 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage links, coffee, juice and delicious sweets for only $8.
“DARSHANA: A GLIMPSE INTO HINDU CIVILIZATION”, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 23, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. This exhibition is an opportunity to deepen awareness of Hindu culture and its contributions to society, creating an environment of harmony, coexistence while pursuing universal oneness. The exhibition provides glimpses into various facets of Hindu dharma, culture, and contribution and some fun-filled learning. All ages and people of all walks of life are welcome to engage in creating an open-minded environment of mutual respect and inspiration. This exhibition will help in strengthening bonds with a diverse and pluralistic community and will be an enjoyable way to share and seek knowledge with friends and family.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY SPRING BBQ, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., May 3, Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Road, Columbus. Free BBQ at 5:45 p.m. with a meeting at 6:45 p.m. No need to register, just show up. Celebrate Recovery is a support group program to address addictions, harmful habits and hurts. For further information: 812-348-6257.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
VFW POST 1987 BINGO, VFW Post 1987, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), second Saturday of the month from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). Open to the public.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO & KARAOKE, American Legion Post 25, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Bingo is on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. Karaoke is on Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m.
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.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m. April 16 and the third Saturday of each month. Trains will be operating layouts in four scales — HO, N, O, and On30. The club is located at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn at [email protected] with questions.
GRACE’S TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Drive-in free meal as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue. Tables are available for walk-ups.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Learn about our county through interactive, hands-on exhibits that include a map table, notable people, county timeline, Then and Now, Did you Know, early industrialists and videos of Reeves steam engines. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Information: 812-372-3541, bartholomewhistory.org.
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gary Anderson presents his exhibit of collages. The exhibit is open until April 30.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Cruise-ins will be the first Friday of the month during May, June, July, August, and September. The Research Center is open on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow the Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 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. 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. Staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a limited number of people. Tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. 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. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 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 talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Monday through Thursday, 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. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events, and collaborations with Columbus arts and cultural organizations. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at www.artsincolumbus.org/411.
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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.
CHARLENE MARSH STUDIO & GALLERY, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, Nashville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Monday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call the studio/gallery at 812-988-4497 or visit charlenemarshstudio.com.
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.
