Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. May 23; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. May 23; Music & Movement Grades pre-k-2, 4 p.m. May 23; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 5 p.m. May 23, 30; Ozobots in Orbit! Grades K-6, 4 p.m. May 24; Teen STEAM, 4 p.m. May 24; Teen De-Stressing: Pupper Petting Party, 3:30 p.m. May 28; Chaotic Tuesday at The Commons, 5 p.m. May 28; Teen Cafe: Astrology, 4 p.m. May 29; Tween Gaming Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. May 29; Last Day of School Ice Cream Party for Teens, 3:30 p.m. May 30; Build a Better Reader Ages 4-7, 5:30 p.m. May 30; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m. May 31; CrypotClub Grades 3 and up, 3:45 p.m. May 31; Bicycle Fun Storytime Ages 3-7, 4 p.m. May 31; Bicycle Fun Storytime Ages 8-12, 5 p.m. May 31. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. Saturdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $5 for ages 4-12. Free equipment is available to use. This is a drop-in event so no need to register. Make sure to get here at least 30 minutes early if you need equipment. For more information please contact Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at 812-376-2686.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING: JUSTICE, 7:45 p.m. June 1, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Admission is $12 adults, kids under 4 are free. Events include strap match, Alice Crowley vs. Richard Sharkey, all your favorite HPW stars. Concessions, wrestling items, T-shirts and hoodies available.
YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHTS, free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 at the Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. Call airport administration office 812-376-2519 weekdays to pre-register. Parental approval required. Sponsored by Columbus EAA Chapter 729. Additional information available online at youngeagles.org.
‘THE INCREDIBLE RACE’ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 9 to 13, Garden City Church of Christ, 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. This year, kids will go on an adventure called “The Incredible Race.” Go to gardencitychurch.com for more information and to sign up. Dinner is included for all participants.
CAMP INVENTION, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17 to 21, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Camp Invention is a national STEM-based Summer Camp hosted locally at St. Bartholomew Catholic School for students entering first through sixth grades. Cost: $230 (before discount) Register online at invent.org/camp. Information: Shannon Royer (sroyer@stbirish.net) or 812-379-9353 extension 306.
Music, live performances
FRIDAYS@FIRST, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 7 p.m. May 31, David K. Lamb, organ. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
JCB NEIGHBORFEST, 6-8 p.m. May 23, downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets. All ages welcome to listen, dance, have fun. Rusty Bladen and The Unstoppables perform. Rusty heads a homegrown rock and roll show with a whole lot of crowd participation. Upcoming dates: June 6, The Woomblies Rock Orchestra; July 11, Bigger is Better Band; Aug. 1, The Jackson Way; Sept. 5, Tic Tac Flow. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
‘SALUTE!’ 7 p.m. May 24, Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans, corner of Second and Washington streets, Columbus. Join the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic for a patriotic salute to honor those who have served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Information: thecip.org/2019salute/.
ERIC BROWN & L STREET BAND, 7:30 p.m. May 24, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Full live band with the lead guitar talents of Eric Brown playing great American rock songs. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
‘THE KING’ WITH TYLER CHRISTOPHER, 7:30 p.m. May 25, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. The ultimate Elvis Tribute show with Tyler Christopher. Audience members will go on a musical journey of three major historical periods in Elvis’ career: in the ‘50s when a young Elvis became an overnight sensation; the ‘68 comeback special when Elvis made his triumphant energized return from years in Hollywood; and finally the ‘70s when Elvis electrified audiences in Las Vegas and toured the country as a living musical icon. Beer, wine, mixed drinks sold in the auditorium. Information, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
GEORGE JONES AND TAMMY WYNETTE TRIBUTE, 7:30 p.m. June 1, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Two of country music’s biggest talents combined their lives resulting in some of the world’s most heartbreaking songs. Tumultuous times inspired such classics as “He Stopped Loving Her Today”, “Stand By Your Man” and more. A Branson-style show of legendary greats. Beer, wine, mixed drinks sold in the auditorium. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
‘I’VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME,’ 7:30 p.m. June 7 to 8, 2 p.m. June 9, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St. Live singing and dancing in this musical revue covering the hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s with a full cast and special effect lighting. All ages show. Beer, wine and mixed drinks sold in the auditorium. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7-9 p.m. June 8, July 20, Aug. 10, Sept. 21, Donner Park, Columbus. June 8 lineup: master of ceremonies, Margaret Powers, executive director of Columbus Philharmonic; performers include Columbus East Jazz Band, Louie Greene, vocalist, Tony London and Friends. Free admission.
‘THROUGH GERSHWIN’S EYES,’ 3:30 p.m. June 9, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for the final concert of the season featuring pianist Greg Kostraba performing Gershwin’s seminal “Rhapsody in Blue.” In addition, enjoy music by great composers and songwriters that influenced Gershwin and who were influenced by him: Debussy, Ravel, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Jerome Kern. Purchase tickets online at csoindiana.org or at the door. Adult tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door; senior and student tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door; children 12 and under are always free.
LIVE ON THE PLAZA, 7 to 9 p.m. June 14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Featuring Hanna Benn and Deantoni Parks with guest vocalist Dylan Hostetter. Rain location is The Commons, 300 Washington St. Free and open to all. Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and the whole family. Benn is a vocalist and composer whose work brings in theatrical elements and collaborators to create new sonic landscapes. Parks is an avant-garde percussionist. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers.
Films
‘THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS,’ 6 p.m. May 28, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The 1942 film, based on Booth Tarkington’s Pulitzer Prize novel, is the second film produced and directed by Orson Welles. Stars Joseph Cotton, Tim Holt, Anne Baxter, Agnes Moorehead.
Talks, lectures, classes
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.
Sports, exercise, wellness
COLUMBUS PLAZA YOGA — A COMMUNITY YOGA EVENT, 5-8 p.m. June 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Grab your friends, family and a yoga mat and join a free community yoga event. Instructors from the Columbus yoga community bring this special summer event. Kids yoga 5:30-6 p.m., community class 6:30-7:30 p.m.
COLUMBUS INDIANA ULTIMATE FRISBEE, 5:45 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Play starts at about 6 p.m. and continues until dusk at Mill Race Park — at Festival Field (to the left when viewed from the hill). Cleats are helpful, but are not required. Bring a white shirt, a colored shirt and water. Gray shirts are not recommended.
SECRETS TO MEDITATION, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. Learn the “Bellows Breath” to boost your energy, calm your mind and reduce stress. Experience a unique guided meditation. Get an introduction to the Art of Living Happiness Program, a flagship course that dives deep into the power of breath and stress management techniques. Information and RSVP: IN.COLUMBUS@us.artofliving.org.
YOGA BASICS AT NOON, noon to 1 p.m. third Wednesday of every month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite, who will cover foundational poses, linking movement with breath, breathwork and keys to establishing a dedicated yoga practice during one-hour sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month. Bring your own mat.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, classes at Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, public swim available seven days a week. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Seasonal
COLUMBUS FIRST CHINESE CULTURE FESTIVAL, 2-4 p.m. May 26, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Sponsored by Columbus Chinese Language School and CCA. A Chinese culture exhibition featuring calligraphy arts, paper cutting arts, silk products. Free activities about Chinese language and culture, including paper cutting, learning to speak and write a few Chinese words or characters, calligraphy, traditional costumes, ping-pong, dancing demonstrations, authentic foods. Free books and other resources.
JUNETEENTH: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 15, Fourth and Washington streets, annual celebration have caricaturists, hemp tattoos, a health fair, food and much more. Family friendly; all are welcome.
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Columbus Farmers Market, Cummins Parking Lot between Lindsey and Brown streets. Join us on Saturdays for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, ready to eat foods, arts and crafts, and live music. Bike Valet provided by the Bike Co-op. SNAP Double Bucks program and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (senior and WIC vouchers) accepted.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. May 30; Cooking Under Pressure, 6 p.m. May 23; Original Artistry Saturday on the Plaza, 3 p.m. May 25; Tuesday at Two: Four Pillars to Health — Nutrition, 2 p.m. May 28; Dulcimer Concert, noon, May 31. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
ACRYLIC PAINT POURING CLASS, 5:30 p.m. May 29, Balance Massage & Wellness, 1260 Jackson St., Columbus. No experience required for this new brushless painting technique that creates colorful, lively paintings. Cost is $40, and includes two projects in class, all supplies and snacks provided. Taught by Brown County artist Anabel Hopkins. Register through Anabel at 812-340-8781, anabelhopkins.com or Facebook Pour ‘n More.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11 a.m. June 1; Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing or creative skill, or group sewing on our philanthropic sewing projects. Bring your interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Questions: contact Marilyn at marilyndesigned@aol.com.
A COUNTRY GATHERING ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE, all day, Nichols and Dimes, 101 Pennsylvania St., Elizabethtown. Information:812-579-5267
THE OPEN DOOR TOUR, June 7 to 8, various locations, walking tour north of downtown featuring nine private homes full of history, interesting details and stories. VIP Friday ticket, 5-8 p.m., includes tour of historic county courthouse and a reception at 301 First St. that includes free beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Saturday tours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tour of nine homes, which concludes with a home and garden tour at the Inn at Irwin Gardens, cash bar reception. Tickets and complete information: bartholomewhistory.org. Tickets: $20 to $50.
STATE STREET TACO TOUR, 5 to 8 p.m. June 8, various locations. Join your fellow Columbus taco lovers and sample tacos at each of the six taquerias on State Street. You grab a Taco Tour map and chart your own path, or you can take advantage of the Taco Ticket Deal and buy a ticket that will get you a taco from each taqueria, two drinks and a special commemorative gift. Event details and ticket information can be found at the Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/648673692246581/.
BINGO, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (June 15) except in September at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarea rail roadclub.com; or info@columbusarearail roadclub.com.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
SPRING 2019 EXHIBITION AT 411 GALLERY: ‘NEW STORIES OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO’ AND ‘SOFT POWER,’ noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday through spring, 411 Gallery, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Reception, 5 to 7 p.m. June 13. Exhibition features work by Chicago-based artist Delano Dunn, “New Stories of the American Negro” and group show “Soft Power” curated by Paula Katz, including work by Indianapolis-based artists, Erin K Drew, Samuel Levi Jones, Gary Schmitt, Meredith Setser and Jamie Lynn Williams. This exhibition is made possible by a grant from the African American Fund of Bartholomew County with additional support from Tom and Mary Harmon. Gallery Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Thursday–Saturday; information: artsincolumbus.org/411.
PROGRAM AND BOOK SIGNING, 7 p.m. May 23, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, Nashville. Art historian Rachel Berenson Perry will give a program about her biography of Indianapolis native Felrath Hines, which chronicles the life of the artist and art conservator who overcame numerous obstacles throughout his career.
SHANNON MALANOSKI PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, regular hours through spring, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Free exhibit featuring works of Shannon Malanoski.
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St.
AVENUE OF THE ARCHITECTS, regular library business hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. An exhibit of photographs and illustrations about Columbus’ Fifth Street.
WINDOW TO COLUMBUS, Heritage Fund courtyard, 538 Franklin St., Columbus. Small, ongoing exhibit about innovation and design in Columbus.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM DISCUSSION GROUP, 2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the community’s past, including stories about growing up in our community of Hope, Hartsvillle, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. Free. Questions: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. Research center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum/visitor information center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays with extended hours during special events. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.
IN THE BEGINNING, free art exhibit for Bob Burris’ work, WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in Columbus.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 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. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarair museum.org and on Facebook.
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.
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St., Columbus. Artwork by nine local artists including Gail Plattner, Jeff Jackson, Stephen Whittaker, John Strickland, Susie Gregory, Rebecca Campbell, Cathy Schooler and Robert Baker. All artwork is for sale. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.
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: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Information: 269-375-3234.
B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, second floor of the Artist Colony Shops. Information: 812-988-6675.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, Artist Drive and Main Street, Nashville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
BOOK SALE, open during regular library hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit the Friends of the Library ongoing book sales at the Main and Hope Branch Library. Great bargains for all ages. Proceeds to the Friends who in turn support library events, programs and art and craft supplies.
Ongoing
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Most games are 10 minutes in length; equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
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 to 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities, all free with museum admission: Little Explorers, 11 a.m. Thursdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 812-378-3046.
ZOO’OPOLIS EXOTIC PETTING WORLD, 12696 W. County Road 50S, Columbus. Visit all habitats and learn about pets, feed and take pictures with more than 100 animals representing more than 40 different species and the reptile kingdom, including foxes, raccoons, timber wolves, prairie dogs, wallabies and more. Reservations required. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-5 p.m. Text to make your reservation 812-764-4980. Learn more on Facebook under Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World.
