Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 a.m., April 28, May 5, 12; Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., April 28, 12; 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; Miss Ferry the Tooth Fairy Storytime for Ages 1-2, 10 a.m., May 2; Miss Ferry the Tooth Fairy Storytime for Ages 3-5, 11 a.m., May 2; Teen Pokemon Terrariums, 3:30 p.m., May 2; Miss Ferry the Tooth Fairy Storytime for Ages 6-8, 4 p.m., May 2; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., May 2, 9; Toddler Time on the Patio, 10 a.m., May 3, 10; Storytime on the Patio, 11 a.m., May 3, 10; Patio Playdate, 11:30 a.m., May 3, 10; Teen DIY: Watercolor Painting, 3 p.m., May 3; Teen STEAM: Gardening, 3:30 p.m., May 3, 10; “Whatever the Weather” Storytime and Playdate at Donner Park, 11 a.m., May 4; Family Storytime, 1 p.m., May 4; “Star Wars” Day Celebration, 3:30 p.m., May 4; Fan Club: “Star Wars,” 4 p.m., May 4; Revenge of the Fifth: A “Star Wars” RPG, 3:30 p.m., May 5; French Storytime, 4 p.m., May 5; Block O’Clock, 2 p.m., May 6; Builder’s Guild, 3:30 p.m., May 6; Teen DIY: Flower Crowns, 3:30 p.m., May 6; Family Storytime, 11 a.m., May 7; Teen STEAM: Egg Drop Challenge, 3:30 p.m., May 9; Kids Yoga, 10:30 a.m., May 10; Teen DIY: Flower Crowns at Hope, 3 p.m., May 10; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., May 11; Reading with Lottie, 3:45 p.m., May 11; Thursgame: Life-Sized Clue: National Parks Edition, 3:30 p.m., May 12; Tween Explore More: Native Plant Party, 4 p.m., May 12; Teen Anime Club: Movie Edition, 3:30 p.m., May 13.
Music
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.
CINDERELLA, 1 p.m., May 7, Columbus North High School Auditorium, 1400 25th St., Columbus. Dancers Studio, Inc. presents “Cinderella” featuring other contemporary works. Tickets cost $15 cash or check or $16 credit card. Lap children do not require a ticket. Tickets will be available for sale at the studio. If tickets remain, they will be available at the door as well. Open seating in the auditorium – seats will be first come, first served.
Sports, exercise, wellness
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1 to 6 p.m., May 3, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Your blood donation matters. Sign up now at rcblood.org/donate.
5K RUN/WALK, 8:30 a.m., May 14, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. The Heartland Division of Kiwanis is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Ivy Tech Community College. Goodie bags, a raffle with 20+ great prizes and food and drink will be available for all participants. Riley Hospital will be on campus to distribute information about Riley and a photo op with the Riley Bear will be available all morning. For preregistration, go to indianatiming.com. Online and hard copy registration is available.
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 and “Chez Bob” by Bob Shea in May. 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: Celebrate National Poetry Month with Ross Gay, 6 p.m., April 28; New Adult Game Day, 1 p.m., April 30; Yoga Basics on the Plaza, 9 a.m., May 2, 9; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m., May 4; Winding Waters, 6 p.m., May 4; Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., May 5, 12; Dementia Friends Information Session, 2 p.m., May 6; Chess Club, 2 p.m., May 7; Bartholomew County Writer’s Group, 6 p.m., May 12; Plant Sale on the Plaza, 9 a.m., May 14.
ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY, 5 to 6 p.m., April 29, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. 1,100 trees will be given away on a first come, first serve basis. Limit five trees per person. Donations will be accepted for Love Chapel. Donations are not required to receive a tree, but are greatly appreciated. For more information, and a list of requested donations, please visit bartholomewswcd.org.
EMPTY THE SHELTERS ADOPTION EVENT, May 2-7, Bartholomew County Humane Society, 4415 E. County Road 200S, Columbus. Bartholomew County Humane Society is among more than 275 shelters participating in the spring “Empty the Shelters” event. Adoption fees will be reduced to $25. Interested adopters can find details online at www.bartholomewhumane.org.
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 preregistration necessary. Celebrate Recovery is a support group program to address addictions, harmful habits and hurts. For further information: 812-348-6257.
PERENNIAL PLANT SALE & BAZAAR, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 7, 3136 N. National Rd (behind El Nopal). Sponsored by Flower Lane Garden Club. Proceeds benefit local charities.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.’S D-VINE WINE+BEER FESTIVAL, noon to 6 p.m., May 14, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. This fundraiser brings together wineries, breweries and distilleries from around the state with food and music in a relaxed setting. Indiana wines and beers will be available for tasting and purchase. Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $50 for VIP that must be ordered in advance. For more information and tickets, visit dsiservices.org.
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., May 21 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., May 7 and 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., May 8 and 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 May 6 and the first Friday of 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.
