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Orn Grimes

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Cleveland, Ohio

Orn Kenton “Jake” Grimes, 83, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Dec. 12, 2016, at home.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Blankenship Grimes; children, Karen (Jeff) Darnell, Timothy (Christie) Grimes, Robin (Ray), Doris (Chris) Forman, Dwight (Marcus Thomas) Grimes and Jamie Grimes; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Fortuna Funeral Home in Independence, Ohio. Calling will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday

Nathaniel Hollin

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North Vernon

Nathaniel Hollin, 73, of North Vernon, died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at Premier Healthcare in North Vernon.

Mr. Hollin is survived by his wife, Lois Hollin.

Arrangements are incomplete at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home & Cremation Services in North Vernon.

Arron Klare

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Columbus

Arron Maxwell “Bubby” Klare, 41, of Columbus, died at 1:58 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born in Greensburg March 14, 1975, Arron was the son of Rudy and Linda Hutton Klare. He graduated from Columbus North High School in 1993. Arron enjoyed arts of all kinds, including drawing, painting and glass blowing, becoming a self-employed glass blowing artist in California and Columbus. He enjoyed his artistry and spending time with his family, especially his nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Surviving Arron are his parents, Rudy and Linda Klare of Columbus; his siblings, Ashlei (Paul) Klare-Smith of Greenwood, Abigail (Phillip) Wright of Shelbyville, Aubrey (Nathan) Bunch of   Indianapolis and Andrew and Addison Klare of Columbus; nine niece; two nephews; one great-niece; and two great-nephews.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, with a celebration of Arron’s life to follow at 6 p.m., at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street.

In keeping with Arron’s wishes, cremation is planned.

Arrangements were entrusted to Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th St.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to his family.

Online condolences may be sent to Arron’s family at www.myers-reed.com.

Geneva Marsh

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North Vernon

Geneva Marsh, 85, of North Vernon, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus.

Survivors include her daughters, Debra (Terry) Marsh-Niccum of Rising Sun and Donna Marsh of North Vernon; sister, Kathleen Buckley of Wichita, Kansas; and a grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Loyd “Tiny” Marsh, and sons, John Wayne and Jerry Joseph Marsh.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church in North Vernon with Brother Ricky Persons officiating. Calling will be at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday. Burial will be at Lick Branch Cemetery in Jefferson County.

Memorials may be made through Dove-Sharp & Rudical Funeral Home in North Vernon to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana.

Jeanette Gibson

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Shelbyville

Jeanette L. Gibson, 48, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Major Hospital.

She had been employed with the Family Assistance Program for the National Guard and in customer service at Colvance Pharmaceutical. She served in the Army Reserve for 14 years.

Jeanette was a big Disney fan and visited Disney World every year. She always offered her home to any teenager or animal in need. Jeanette loved her grandkids and was a loving wife. She was the best person ever.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with Wayne Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Hawcreek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ocular Melanoma research at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University, 460 West 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.

Born October 31, 1968, in Newcastle, Indiana, Jeanette was the daughter of Frank and Jane West Moore. She married William Gibson Jr., Feb. 14, 2000.

Survivors include her parents, of Mount Auburn, Indiana; her husband, of Shelbyville; children, Jessica Lanning and Bart Cernel, both of Shelbyville; stepchildren, Rebecca (Tommy) Kemmer of Crossville, Tennessee, Heather (Scott) Bell of Sparta, Tennessee, and Angie Cray of Salem, Oregon; grandchildren, Autumn and Ivy Lanning of Shelbyville, Sean and Jenna Cray and Kennedy, all of Salem, Oregon, Austin and Hailey Bell of Sparta, Tennessee, Michael Keefer, Felisha Atkinson and Dylan and Faith Kemmer, all of Crossville, Tennessee; a great-grandchild, Kairi Keefer of Crossville, Tennessee; sister, Angela Norris of Shelbyville; niece and nephew, Luke and Lani Norris of Shelbyville; aunts, Sharon (Lewis) Chesney of Thompsonville, South Carolina, and Pauline (Chuck) Riddell of Rushville, Indiana; uncles, Jack (Sandy) West of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Roy (Martha) West of Hope and Paul (Anita) West of Grammer, Indiana; and several cousins.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Online condolences may be sent to the Gibson family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.

Roger Taylor

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Mapleton Court

Roger D. Taylor, 67, of Mapleton Court, died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Willow Crossing Health and Rehabilitation.

Survivors include his wife, Marcia Parker Taylor.

The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, with calling from 1 p.m. until service time.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Roger Taylor Memorial Fund.

A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Republic.

Ashley Wells

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Greenwood

Ashley Rebecca Wells, 32, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at her residence.

Born June 13, 1984, in Columbus, Miss Wells was the daughter of Robert and Donna Reynolds Wells.

She was a manager at McDonald’s in Columbus for four years and enjoyed spending time with her children and family, camping, fishing, bike riding and her cats and dog.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Waylon and Scotty E. Gorbett, both of Greenwood; daughters, Olivia Jade Wells and Catrina Sage Hill, both of Greenwood; companion, Scott Gorbett of Greenwood; her parents, Robert and Donna Wells of North Vernon; brothers, Robert Russell “Rusty” Wells and Curtin Allen “Spanky” Wells, both of Dupont, and Robert Jason (Abby) Wells and Steven Wayne (Karen) Wells, both of North Vernon.

Funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 18, at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Services in North Vernon with the Rev. Connie Barr officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 17, and one hour prior to the service Sunday. Burial will be in the Bear Creek St. Anne’s Cemetery in Jennings County.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the donor’s choice of charities.

You are welcome to leave the family a message of condolence at www.dovesharprudicel.com.

An immigrant’s tale: WWII POW cherishes life in U.S.

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By Harry McCawley

IT never occurred to me to ask Gus Potthoff what he thought about the ongoing debate over who to let into this country and who to keep out.

That debate heated up this year during the presidential campaign, and it promises to get even hotter once the new administration comes into office. I suspect it will also get a lot uglier. With political emotions appearing to move the debate into a more exclusionary policy, Gus’ story might be valuable for policymakers.

Gus is one of those we let in. He came to the United States in 1962 after retiring from the Royal Netherlands Army. He eventually settled in Columbus in the home he still occupies on Caldwell Place. He became a citizen in 1986.

His story is pretty well known around here — not the one about his coming to the United States but the horrifying tale of a young man who spent nearly four years as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. He had enlisted in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army as a tank mechanic in 1941. Six weeks after his enlistment he was taken prisoner by the Japanese. He spent the next four years as one of thousands of slave laborers ordered to build what came to be known as the Burma-Thailand Railway.

He didn’t just lose those four years of freedom, but he had to endure brutal torture at the hands of his captors in the oppressive jungles of Southeast Asia. He also had to witness the deaths of hundreds of his fellow prisoners, either to the beatings or the heat. An estimated 13,000 prisoners died during the construction of the system.

In a loosely connected way, Gus’ story came to occupy a larger stage several years after he was freed with the release of a popular movie called “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” The movie was based on the experiences of the prisoners who built the Burma-Thailand Railway, but it was pure fiction. Gruesome though some of the scenes might have appeared to the audience, the true experiences were far worse.

Closer to the reality were the images Gus put on canvas. Late in life he turned his home into an artist studio, painting scores of scenes dredged from his wartime memory. In a way those paintings served as a counterpoint to the fiction of the movie.

It also brought attention to Gus and the true story. A television documentary was made of his experiences. He was invited to exhibit some of his paintings at art shows.

I don’t know the circumstances of how Gus immigrated to the United States in 1962. I seriously doubt that the vetting procedures at the time were anything like those in use today, but it would seem that his wartime experiences would have made entry a lot easier.

Certainly he deserved admission to this country, but it is the way in which he has lived his life as an American citizen that marks him as different from so many of us who were lucky enough to be born here.

So many of us take our citizenship for granted that we don’t consider what it means. Not Gus.

I’ve known him close to 20 years, mostly through interviews and encounters at events for veterans. I met him in what would normally be considered the autumn of his years, and as our relationship aged, so did he. He became stooped and sometimes had to be assisted getting from one place to another.

But what has remained in my mind are isolated scenes in which he and others in the audience were asked to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance or singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

I have to confess that my eyes were seldom on the flag at those times. They were glued to Gus. Somehow the stooped man was standing erect, his hand placed over his heart and his lips moving in unison with the words of the pledge or the national anthem. On more than one occasion I could see his eyes moisten.

In an interview several years ago, Gus described his adopted country as “the United States of America of the Brave.”

I’d have to say that one of the bravest was a man who came here from someplace else.

Harry McCawley is the former associate editor of The Republic. He can be reached at harry@therepublic.com.

Additional fundraiser boosts make big differences

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Individuals and organizations that donate to fundraisers are the backbone of the campaigns and are the building blocks of success. Sometimes, though, the extra generosity of a few can help the particular campaign reach greater heights of success.

Elwood Staffing, MainSource Bank and The Haddad Foundation are a few examples in current efforts.

The Haddad Foundation has agreed to match all gifts up to $25,000 in a campaign to raise money for repairs and upgrades of Turning Point Domestic Violence Service’s 25-bed shelter. Columbus-based Turning Point assists victims of domestic violence.

Needed repairs include intricate brickwork to its 88-year-old, two-story building. Interior work is needed to create a welcoming, collaborative and confidential space for clients and staff.

The “Make Our House a Home” campaign has a goal to raise $50,000 by the end of the year, so renovation work can begin early next year when the weather allows.

Elwood Staffing and MainSource Bank are assisting the Grant A Wish program operated by the Heritage Fund _ The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. The program, which runs through Dec. 19, is intended to help local nonprofit organizations, which provide important assistance and services to local residents and families. The nonprofits submit wish lists, and donations helps meet them.

Elwood Staffing and MainSource have agreed to match donations dollar for dollar, up to $30,000 total. Additionally, Heritage Fund will match up to $500 per individual gift or $1,000 per couple/family/group, with a maximum of $3,000 for each organization.

The generous assistance of these organizations is to be applauded because they are helping worthwhile campaigns do more, while providing an extra incentive for donors because their financial contributions will be multiplied. Ultimately, the community receives a greater benefit in the end, and that is appreciated.

Go Guide – December 15

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Educational

December

THE BIBLE AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Carissa Rusin will discuss the 12 main essential oils mentioned throughout scripture, why they were used and how they can be utilized today. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

HOPE LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1 p.m. Dec. 15, Hope Branch Library. “Socks for Christmas” by Andy Andrews will be discussed.

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS, 10 a.m. Dec. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. “Tom and Jerry’s Winter Wackiness” will be shown. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

KWANZAA CELEBRATION, 6 p.m. Dec. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture. Theme is “Embracing Kwanzaa’s Principles and Practice: Creating and Celebrating the Good.” A pitch-in feast will be held after the program. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

Kids and Teens

December

JUST FOR BABIES STORY TIME, for ages up to 13 months, 11 a.m. Dec. 15 and 22, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Rhymes, songs, books and fun just for babies. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

12 DAYS OF STORIES, 11:30 a.m. through Dec. 23, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. A Christmas story and craft designed for ages 2-5. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

EAT CHEAP FOR TEENS: REINDEER CHOW, aka Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Dec. 15, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Allergy warning: Reindeer Chow contains peanut butter. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

READING TIME WITH LOTTIE THE GREAT DANE, for ages 5 and older, 10 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org.

CODER DOJO CLUB, ages 7-17, 4 p.m. Dec. 21, computer lab, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Learn how to code, build a Web site, create an application or game and explor technology. Registration and information: 812-379-1266 and mybcpl.org under Events.

WHOVILLE SKATE, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 23, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Skating and crafts with a “Grinchmas” theme. Cost: $4 children, $4.50 adults, $2 skate rental and skooter rental. Information: 812-376-2686.

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 through 18. Information: 812-372-7867.

KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Weekly activities free with paid museum admission include Little Explorers at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Special events in December: For ages 3-12, A Not So Silent Night, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15, including holiday games, pizza and making gifts, pre-registration required by Dec. 12, $12 members, $16 non-members; All Aboard “The Polar Express,” 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18; closed Dec. 24 and 25; kid-size New Year’s celebration, Dec. 31. Information: 812-378-3046.

FREE STORY TIME WITH POLLY VERBANIC, 10 a.m. the first, third and fifth (if there is one) Wednesdays of each month, Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St. Information: 812-376-0778.

January and Beyond

FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES, free performances geared to children in kindergarten through third grade, 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month through May, at The Commons. Scheduled: “Monkey See, Monkey Do,” Jan. 6; Aesop’s Fables, Feb. 3; Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, March 3; “Alice in Wonderland,” April 7; Juggler Matt Jergens, May 5.

Ongoing

COLUMBUS CITY WINTER FARMERS MARKET, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through April 15 , FairOaks Mall. Closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Farm-grown vegetables, eggs, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, honey, coffee, hot chocolate, nuts, breads, muffins, scones, cookies, handmade chocolate, jelly and jam, mushrooms, flowers, winter wreaths, bird houses, artistic glass, hand-painted cards, steampunk glass, local authors, soaps, pottery, woodworking and more.

COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Most games 10 minutes in length, equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.

COLUMBUS GOLDEN K KIWANIS, 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Always an interesting and informative program. All are welcome. Information: 812-342-6944.

COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts running, noon to 4 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or info@columbusarearailroadclub.com.

Theater

JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATRE, Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Scheduled: “Little Shop of Horrors” dinner theater at The Pines Restaurant in Seymour, Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2017; and “Romeo and Juliet,” April 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6. Further information: jcct.org, 812-358-5228 and mail@jcct.org.

Music

December

“MADE IN INDIANA” WITH KRISTA DETOR, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Bloomington. Annual holiday benefit concert for CJAM, featuring holiday songs and stories from the Hoosier state. Also appearing, fellow musician Tim Grimm and authors Scott Russell Sanders and Phil Gulley. Tickets available at web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10125379.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW CONCERT SERIES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St. Featuring seasonal selections performed by the Minut Piano Duo & Friends in a variety of vocal-instrumental combinations. Information: 812-379-9353.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, featuring the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St. A pre-concert harp recital will begin at 6:40 p.m. Admission is free.

SILVER TONES CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. An ensemble from Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Youth Orchestra also will perform. Advance tickets: $5 members, $9 nonmembers. Tickets at the door: $6 and $10. Advance tickets available at Mill Race Center.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT, sacred and secular music and sing-along, 4 p.m. Dec. 18, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2651 California St. Free-will offerings will benefit Love Chapel.

BELIEVE: A BROWN COUNTY CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18, Brown County Playhouse, 70 Van Buren Street, Nashville. Tickets: $20.50 and $19.50. Ages 10 and under free with paid adult. Information and tickets: 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.

COLUMBUS EAST BAND EXTRAVAGANZA AND SILENT AUCTION, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road. Desserts served in the cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. when bands will begin performing in the auditorium. Cost is $5 for two desserts and the concert. Additional desserts may be purchased for $2 each. Tickets sold at the door or may be purchased in advance at the East Performing Arts Department, 812-376-4369. Proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction will benefit East bands.

January and Beyond

LITTLE HOPE OPRY OF WILLOW LEAVES, traditional and classic country music, 7 to 10 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Singer/songwriter Andy Ruff of Bloomington, Jan. 7. Tickets: $10. Concessions available. Family atmosphere. No smoking or alcohol allowed. Tickets and reservations: 812-546-0640.

COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC 30TH SEASON. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus North High School, Erne Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Scheduled: Pianist Di Wu, Feb. 4; Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” featuring the Philharmonic Chorus, April 1; pianist Elliot Wuu, April 29; “Salute!” free patriotic concert, 7 p.m. May 26, on the grounds of Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial. Single concert tickets: $15 to $55, adults; $10 to $50, seniors; $5 to $35, students. Season tickets and Phil’s Family Fun Passes available. Information: 812-376-2638 and tickets@thecip.org.

COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S “ADVENTURES IN GREAT MUSIC” SEASON. Advance tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Ages 12 and under are always free. Scheduled: “Hometown Talent,” 3:30 p.m. March 5, The Commons; “Music Americana,” 3:30 p.m. April 30, Columbus North High School Auditorium; and “Hail to the Heroes,” 7:30 p.m. June 11, Mill Race Park.

COLUMBUS CITY BAND 2016-17 CONCERTS, 2 p.m. at The Commons. Admission is free. Classic and contemporary concert, symphonic and military band music performed by more than 50 volunteer musicians, directed by Steve McGrew. Scheduled: Winter Concert, Feb. 12; Spring Concert, April 9.

Misc.

December

CURT MILLER MAGIC AND COMEDY SHOW, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Tickets: $22.50 and $21.50, available at 812-988-6555 and browncountyplayhouse.org.

COMEDIAN MIKE ARMSTRONG, two shows, Dec. 31, Yes Cinema. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Rated PG-13. Information: 812-379-1630 and yes cinema.org.

January

DANCING WITH THE STARS … COLUMBUS STYLE, matinee and evening shows, Jan. 14, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 2480 W. Jonathan Moore Pike. Proceeds will benefit Children Inc. and Family School Partners. Information available on the event Facebook page, Dancing with the Stars, Columbus Style@DWTSColumbus.in.

2017 WORLD CUP CORN HOLE BOARD TOURNAMENT, 4 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community Building. Sponsored by Columbus Sunrise Rotary Club to benefit projects in Bartholomew County. Teams of two will represent a country during the evening. Entry fee is $40 per team before Dec. 28, $50 after. Forms are available at columbussunriserotary.org.

AN EVENING OF MUSIC COMEDY, featuring Dueling Pianos, an all-request sing-along comedy piano show, 7 p.m. Jan 27, The Commons. Light dinner and cash bar provided by Simmons Winery and 450 North Brewing Co. Must be 21 or older to attend. Ticket information: 812-374-5342; aables@ivytech.edu and connect.ivytech.edu/events/columbus/duelingpianos.

COMEDIAN DREW HASTINGS, 8 p.m. Jan. 28, Yes Cinema. Tickets: $10 in advance, $25 at the door. Rated PG-13. Information: 812-379-1630.

Galleries, museums & exhibits

COLUMBUS VISITORS CENTER, corner of Fifth and Franklin streets. Visitors Center hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays (closed Sundays in December, January, February and March). Information: 812-378-2622.

COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER, 4555 Central Ave. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Admission is free to the public. Information: 812-314-8509.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM at Columbus Municipal Airport. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base, and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sundays and Mondays. Museum displays include a World War II era air base barracks building section showing barracks living at the former air base, and a WWII Army Air Corps operating rotating beacon and tower. View the pictorial air base timeline 10-panel presentation, Noblitt-Sparks (Arvin) WWII military products, WWII Tuskegee Airman and 71st Special Operations Squadron-Vietnam display kiosks. See the WWII Home Front display plus other interesting artifacts and historical air base displays including many large model aircraft of that era. Visit the museum’s Ernie Schorr Memorial Library. The John C. Walter conference room features a wall-sized mural of a Bakalar Air Force Base AC-119G Gunship aircraft. The museum’s mission is to preserve the history of the former air base and honor those who served. Tours for school or other groups are available. Information: 812-372-4356 or atterburybakalarairmuseum.org.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, 524 Third St., Columbus. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomew history.org.

THE COMMONS GALLERY, second floor, 300 Washington St. Free and open to the public during normal operating hours at The Commons. Featured through Jan. 30, “In Union,” unique vessels and utensils of clay, wood and thread created by ceramic artist Ellen Kleckner. {span}Information: cmadart.org or columbusmad@gmail.com. {/span}

INDIANA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ART + DESIGN, 310 Jackson St. Featured through Feb. 24: “Mud and Fire,” large-scale ceramic sculptures by Indiana-native artist Robert Pulley, as well as a small selection of maquettes from his studio practice. Opening reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Information: IUCA+Design, 812-375-7550 or iucadmai@indiana.edu.

IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or rbrooks12@ivytech.edu.

WELLCONNECT, 237 Washington St.Featured through December: Work by local artist Paul Neufelder, his first show since his return from living in Thailand. Gallery hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 812-247-0502.

TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St. 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: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.

TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St. Handmade retail gallery representing 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. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.

HOTEL INDIGO GALLERY, 400 Brown St. Exhibits presented by Columbus Museum of Art & Design. Featured through Feb. 3, “This is all that was left” by visual artist Paige Mostowy. Information: cmadart.org.

ART GUILD OF HOPE GALLERY, featuring fine art by guild members, 645 Harrison St., Hope. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. General, membership and sponsorship information: 812-764-6417 and hopeartguild.com.

YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM, on the west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St. Thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s unique heritage. Military display, tools, housewares, clothing, pictures, doctor’s office, grocery items, hardware, barber shop, agriculture and Moravian history. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays 1 to 4 p.m., during special events in town and by appointment by calling 812-371-7969.

FREEMAN ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM, 1035 A Avenue, Freeman Field, Seymour, across from the airport hangars. Open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, excepting holidays, and by appointment throughout the week. Exhibits include recovered artifacts from the base’s time as a foreign aircraft evaluation center, including buried parts of German, British and other planes; a fully restored World War II-era fire truck; artifacts honoring those who trained at the Field, including the Tuskegee Airmen and WAFS/WACS. New exhibits include an edged weapons display. Groups (school, service, home school, corporate and other) are welcome; both historic museum buildings are accessible to the handicapped. Information and appointments: 812-522-2031 and freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org.

SOUTHERN INDIANA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour. Featured through Dec. 22: The Edward Jones/Seymour Offices Art Show of work in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastels, pencil and photography. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 812-522-2278.

BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Featured Jan. 9-31: Annual Patron and Senior Shows. A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 28. January hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment on other days. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.

HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Featured through December: Abstracts and landscapes by Anabel Hopkins and functional and non-functional sculpture by Jon Eric Smith. Information: 269-375-3234.

B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, on the 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. Monday through Saturday 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.

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