JCHS to present
musical ‘Oklahoma!’
Jennings County High School students Bryson Webster as Curly McClain and Kaitlyn Davies as Laurey Williams are among the cast members of this weekend’s presentation of the musical ‘Oklahoma’ with performances at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings at the school auditorium in North Vernon.
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Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Feb. 16, 23; Sing & Play with Allie Jean, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 16; Afternoon Storytime, 1 p.m., Feb. 16, 23; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 16, 23, March 2; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 16, 23; French Storytime, 4 p.m., Feb. 16, March 9; Stitch Camp, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 17; Kids’ Art Studio, 11 a.m., Feb. 18; Black History Month Listening Party, 1 p.m., Feb. 18; Teen Read-In: Black History Month Edition, 1 p.m., Feb. 20; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Feb. 20; Starlit Storytime, 6 p.m., Feb. 20, 27; Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Feb. 21; Storytime, 11 a.m., Feb. 21; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Feb. 21; Teen DIY: Mardi Gras Masks, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 21; Whatever the Weather Storytime and Playdate, 11 a.m., Feb. 22; Teen Watch It Wednesday: Black History Month, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 22; Senior Project: Environmental Chat, 4 p.m., Feb. 22; Teen Anime at Columbus Rock Gym, 4 p.m., Feb. 23; Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., Feb. 23; Winter Warm Up, 11 a.m., Feb. 24; Teen DIY: Black History Month Collage, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24; Origami Workshop, 4 p.m., Feb. 24; Kids Kitchen, 2 p.m., Feb. 25; Teen Coloring Party, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 28; Tween Watch It Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 28; Disassemblers, 1:30 p.m., March 4.
Talks, lectures, classes
BE HEART SMART, 2 to 3 p.m., Feb. 22; or 6 to 7 p.m., Feb. 21, 28, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Be Heart Smart program is for anyone who wants to reduce their risk for heart disease. Learn how to monitor your risk factors for heart disease and make simple changes to your daily routine that will improve your heart health. This program is four one-hour lessons. For more information: Harriet Armstrong, Extension Educator, Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County, 812-379-1665, [email protected]. To register for the Wednesday class series, call Mill Race Center, 812-376-9241. The cost is $3 for the whole series.
NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about mental health conditions, communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery. The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. For more information and to register, please call or text: 317-800-5495 or 812-376-9364.
Music
“OKLAHOMA!”, 7 p.m., Feb. 17, 18, Jennings County High School, 800 W. Walnut St., North Vernon. Jennings County High School’s music department will be presenting the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, “Oklahoma!” Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for children requiring their own seat and are available at jenningscountychoirs.com or at the door.
TAB BENOIT, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 21, The Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. The Brown County Playhouse presents Tab Benoit, and featuring special Guest JD Simo. Tickets are $35 each and are available at browncountyplayhouse.org or at the Box Office. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 21.
“IN LOVE WITH THE ARTS”, 2 p.m., Feb. 26, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. The Columbus City Band’s concert “In Love With the Arts” will be music and a collaboration with regional high school art students. Admission is free.
Sports, exercise, wellness
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 feature “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman” by Michelle Edwards in February. 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
FREE BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES, Saturdays throughout February, YES Cinema, 326 Jackson St., Columbus. Schedule: “Devotion,” 10:30 a.m., Feb. 18; “Till,” 10:30 a.m., Feb. 25; “Pride,” 10:45 a.m., Feb. 25. Information: yescinema.org.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: BCPL Author Talks: Grace Cho, 1 p.m., Feb. 16; ASL Chat/Practice Group, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9; Homebuying 101, 6 p.m., Feb. 16; Cbus Chess Crew, 2 p.m., Feb. 18, March 4; Columbus Viewfinders, 6 p.m., Feb. 20; Redlining Our Communities, 6 p.m., Feb. 21; Senior Project: Environmental Chat, 4 p.m., Feb. 22; Recession-Proof Your Money, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23; Adults Reading YA Book Club: Rom-Coms, 6 p.m., Feb. 27; Legal Aid Clinic, 3 p.m., Feb. 28; BCPL Author Talks: Sadeqa Johnson, 4 p.m., Feb. 28; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 28; Sierra Club, 6 p.m., March 1.
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 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, 215 N. National Road, Columbus, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), and the second Saturday of each 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 16 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 18 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.
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. Admission is free, with a donation suggested. 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.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is currently open by appointment only through March by calling 812-546-8020 or 812-343-3798. Reopening in April. 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 currently closed for winter upgrades. The museum will reopen in March. Special tours, library access and media center programs may still be scheduled during the closed months by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. 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, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. 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.
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. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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. Featuring “50/50: A Community Art Project” through Feb. 18. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at 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. Information: hoosierartist.com.
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. Saturdays and Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 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.
