Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s & 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. March 7, 13, 14, 6 p.m. March 11; Just for Babies Storytime 0-13, 11 a.m. March 7, 14; From Scratch for Teens: Banana Wafer Pudding, 3:30 p.m. March 7; Word Nerds Grades 4-6 4 p.m. March 7; Teen STEAM: 3D Print Club, 4 p.m. March 8; Please Clap! Grades 4-6, 2 p.m. March 9; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. March 11, 10 a.m. March 18; Art Smart for Teens: Colored Pencils, 4 p.m. March 11; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. March 11; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. March 11; Random Tuesday: Teen Storytime with Dakota, 3:30 p.m. March 12; Full STEAM Ahead Grades K-2, 4:30 p.m. March 12; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. March 12, 11 a.m. March 13. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
TINKERGARTEN WINTER COURSE, 10:45 a.m. to noon Saturdays in March and 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays in March, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Tinkergarten is a six-week outdoor, play-based education course for children 18 months to 8 years old. Try a free trial class first. Information: tinkergarten.com; Breanna.17@hotmail. com.
PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m. March 21, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, make your own crown and skate with our very own Hamilton Center princess. Cost is $15 per princess ages 4-12. Register online at columbusparksandrec.com or by calling 812-376-2686.
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: ‘THE DWARF’S TALE OF SNOW WHITE,’ 6 p.m. April 5, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Family entertainment series that introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun, informal setting. “The Dwarfs’ Tale of Snow White” brings the animated classic to life from the perspective of the seven dwarfs. From enchanted animals and an evil witch to the infamous magic mirror and a troupe of rambunctious storytellers, experience this fairy tale with new eyes as the music, dancing and storytelling comes to life. For more info, visit artsincolumbus.org.
Music, live performances
TIM GRIMM & FRIENDS, 7:30 p.m. March 8, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. For the first time in three years, the Hoosier singer/songwriter is back, and will star and produce an evening with Hoosier entertainers. Beer, wine and mixed drinks will be sold in the auditorium. Benefits Jefferson Street Park. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
YOUTH MUSIC SHOWCASE, 7:30 p.m. March 9, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Fundraiser for BETA Teen Center emceed and directed by Kara Barnard. Features silent auction. Beer, wine and mixed drinks available for purchase. Kids ages 12 and younger are free.
LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL SERIES, noon to 1 p.m. through April 17. Organists at local churches are presenting a weekly series of concerts during Lent. The concerts will begin each Wednesday at noon and should last about an hour. Scheduled: March 13 — Daniel Mau at St. Paul Lutheran; March 20 — Ed Bruenjes at Asbury UMC; March 27 — Robin Gratz and Elizabeth Clark at First Lutheran; April 3 — Travis Whaley at North Christian; April 10 — Lisa Lohmeyer and Dr. John G. Simpson at First Christian; April 17 — Dianne Sprunger, Ray Hass and Cindy McMillin at First Presbyterian
MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES, 7 p.m. March 15, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Country star’s Playhouse debut. General admission, $46.50; VIP Package B, pre-show meet/greet, poster/laminate, $99; VIP Package A, all of B plus post-show autograph session, $149. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
FRANK & ALLIE AT THE HARLEQUIN THEATRE, 7-9 p.m. March 22, The Harlequin Theatrem 2380 25th St., Columbus. Join Frank and Allie Lee for their third show at the Harlequin, an evening of songs and tunes from the rural South, spanning bluegrass, old time, blues, and spirituals. Allie and Frank play guitars, banjos, harmonica, and fiddle — and sing nearly every piece in harmony. Learn more at frankandallie.com.
SPRING CHORAL CONCERT: MUSIC FOR THE HEART, MUSIC FOR THE SOUL, 7:30 p.m. March 30, First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St., Columbus. Philharmonic Chorus and Children’s Choir join together to present an evening of great choral music. The concert opens with “How Can I Keep from Singing,” arranged by Alice Parker. Other music includes “Two Motets Op 29, Nos. 1 & 2,” by Johannes Brahms, a Moses Hogan spiritual, Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium, a setting of “Ave Maria” from Rachmaninoff’s Vespers, a “Laughing Song” by Handel entitled “Haste Thee Nymphs” and more. Tickets: $5 to $10 available in advance only: thecip.org/music-heart-music-soul/.
ROSS MARTINIE EILER’S BOGGIE THREE, 7:30 p.m. April 6, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Boogie Three (also with Joe Donnelly & John Valdez) explores the rock ‘n’ roll side of blues and boogie-woogie piano, celebrating the high-energy dance music of the 1950s with numbers by Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Professor Longhair, Jerry Lee Lewis and more. All ages show. Beer, wine, mixed drinks sold in the auditorium.
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.
Talks, lectures, classes
EXPRESSIVE LIVES OF ELDERS: FOLK ART, TRADITIONAL ARTS INDIANA, 10 a.m., 2 p.m., March 9, Brown County Public Library. Traditional Arts Indiana will host a blacksmithing demonstration with Jason Nickel and his apprentices from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a program to follow at 2 p.m. Interact with Indiana artisans while learning more about the TAI Apprenticeship Program, the new Indiana Heritage Fellowships and traditional arts practices in our state.
GUEST LECTURE: TOD WILLIAMS AND BILLIE TSIEN, 5:30 p.m. March 25, former Republic building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Lecture by guest architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien. Event is free and open to the public.
HOOPNET, TRADITIONAL ARTS INDIANA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, Nashville. Traditional Arts Indiana will host a hoopnet demonstration with Larry Haycraft and his apprentice Samuel Haycraft. Interact with these Indiana artisans while learning more about the TAI Apprenticeship Program, the new Indiana Heritage Fellowships and traditional arts practices in our state.
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: I [email protected].
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.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, classes at Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
Sports, exercise, wellness
SHAMROCK SKATE, 2-4 p.m. March 17, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Wear green and get a free skate rental! Regular public session rates apply.
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.
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.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. March 7, 21; Napkin Basket craft, 10 a.m. March 9; Financial planning talk, 6 p.m. March 11; Great Genealogy Starters, 6 p.m. March 11. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.”
GEEK MANIA 2019: noon to 3 p.m. March 9, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. CSA — New Tech senior project: pop culture convention to promote youth literacy. Free admission. Vendors and guests: Krypton Comics, Riggor Mortiss and Nyte Angel’s, Rhett Whittington Graphics, InConJunction Science Fiction, Whoosier Network, 501st Legion, Justin Meek’s ComicCon Garage Sale, Dragon’s Hoard Games And Collectibles, Dave Dynasty Show wrestling podcast, Ruperts Kid’s Arcade, Bartholomew County Public Library, Popportunity, Starbase Indy. More information available on Facebook.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. April 6, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Meeting will include a demonstration on hand and machine applique. Group meets first Saturday of the month. 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, your latest project to show and tell, and your own beverage and snack. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. If you have questions contact Marilyn at [email protected].
EUCHRE, 2-5 p.m. Mondays in March, America and Roby Anderson Community Center, 421 McClure St., Columbus. All levels of players welcome. No charge, donations accepted.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (March 16) except in September at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or [email protected].
MYSTERY CRUISE, an interactive, four-course murder mystery dinner fundraiser aboard a make-believe cruise, presented by the Granny Connection, 6:30 p.m. April 6, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2461 California St. in Columbus. Tickets are $50, at Viewpoint Books downtown or gceventscolumbusin.org. Vegetarian meals available.
Seasonal
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7, International Women’s Day Celebration, Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Free event celebrating International Women’s Day with booths from local women artists, entertainment from Columbus Got Talent performers, and light snacks and coffee will be provided. The event is open-house style. You do not have to be a member of the Newcomers Club to join. #BalanceforBetter RSVP on Eventbrite. Information: eventbrite.com/e/international-womens-day-celebration-tickets-54712498556.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY POOCH PARADE, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 16, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Parade starts at noon. Entry fee $5. Donations also accepted to benefit the Paula A. Pollitt Animal Shelter in Hope. Prizes for dog costumes. Call 812-343-3798 for info.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
IU MILLER M. ARCH FACULTY AND STAFF EXHIBITION PART 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through March 29, former Republic building, 333 Second St., Columbus. This exhibition will feature works by Britt Brewer, Marleen Newman, Daniel Martinez, Etien Santiago, Kelly Wilson and Rachel Wilken. Exhibition is second of a two-part series. Event free, open to public.
CATHY WILLIAMS: ‘ABSTRAKS & AMBIGUITIES,’ Through May 3, Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave., Columbus. Williams is a mixed-media expressionist who weaves eccentric stories within portraiture and abstractive figurative works. The exhibit may be viewed 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Admission is free. Information: Chris Beach, 812-314-8507.
GALLERY 411, winter hours, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Currently on display is the Winter 2018 Exhibition open through April 5, featuring recent work by Columbus native Tré Reising, a light installation by Jamie Pawlus and 50/50 including 50 unique works of art by 50 community members. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events, and collaborations with Columbus’ arts and cultural organizations. Learn more at artsincolumbus.org/411.
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through April, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Current Show: XSM: Xenia Simons Miller, a modernist patron of art and architecture.
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 [email protected].
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: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 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 browncounty artguild.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: browncounty artgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
HAM & BEAN SUPPER, 4-7 p.m. March 15, Old Union United Church of Christ, 12703 N. County Road 50W, Edinburgh. Annual ham and bean supper. Menu: ham and beans, cole slaw, corn muffins, variety of drinks and desserts. A free will offering will be accepted. Handicapped entrance on north side of church.
DANIEL BURBRINK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PORK BURGER DINNER, 5:30-8 p.m. March 29, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Help celebrate the memory of Dan Burbink. All proceeds are given as scholarships to 4-H and FFA participants. The dinner will include pork burgers, cheesy potatoes, cowboy beans, chips and dessert. This is a free-will donation event. There will also be a silent auction and bounce house for kids.
ANNUAL CROONERS FOR CASA, 6-11 p.m. April 6, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Fundraising event during which competitors will perform karaoke-style numbers to compete for votes. All contributions go to Advocates for Children. Interested in forming a karaoke team or sponsorship? Please call 812-372-2808.
Ongoing
GAME AFTERNOON, 1-5 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bring your games to share/teach and/or use the library games. Come and go as you please. All ages welcome. Set for the fourth Saturday of each month Game Afternoon takes place in the lower level of the library.
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.
