Go! Guide – May 2

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Star Wars Day for Teens, 3:30 p.m. May 3; Lego Club Ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. May 3; Preschool STEAM Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. May 6; Teen Games at Hope, 3:30 p.m. May 6; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. May 6; Art Smart for Teens: Oil Pastels, 4 p.m. May 6; Teen DIY at Hope: Mini Zen Gardens, 3 p.m. May 7; Random Tuesday: Teen Storytime with Dakota, 3:30 p.m. May 7; CoderDojo Grades 7-12, 4:30 p.m. May 7; CoderDojo Grades 2-12, 4:30 p.m. May 7. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.

HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING: DERBY DAY DESTRUCTION, 7:45 p.m. May 4, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Seven big pro-wrestling matches, all your favorite HPW stars. Concessions, wrestling items for sale.

YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Free airplane rides for kids 8 through 17. Call airport administration office 812-376-2519 week-days to pre-register. Parental approval required. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 729. Additional information available at youngeagles.org.

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.

“FARCE OF NATURE,” May 3 to 5, Willow Leaves Theatre, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Funny play about the Reel Em Inn, finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. Doors open 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and play at 7 p.m. for Friday and Saturday shows. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with dinner at 1 p.m. and the play at 2 p.m. for Sunday shows. Call 812-546-0640 for reservations. Tickets are $26 and include salad bar, dinner, dessert and play.

‘COME TO THE FAIR,’ 6 to 9 p.m. May 10 to 11, Willow Leaves Theatre, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Enjoy this dynamic musical dinner theater production performed by The Lasting Impressions. Tickets available at 812-546-0640.

BACK IN THE DAY CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 18, Brown County, Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Multi-media rock show featuring hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Based out of Columbus, the band performs classic rock hits with video projections created for each song. The band’s song list includes over 50 titles from artists such as Boston, Styx, Eagles, Foreigner, Journey and Fleetwood Mac. Beer, wine and mixed drinks sold in the auditorium. Silent auction benefits Brown County veterans in honor of Armed Forces Day. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.

‘SALUTE!’ 7 p.m. May 24, Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial, corner of Brown and Second streets, Columbus. Join the Philharmonic on the grounds of the veterans memorial 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 world-class lead guitar talents of One Pulse Entertainment’s Eric Brown, playing great American rock songs. Just the show to kick off Memorial Day weekend. 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: browncountyplayhouse.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.

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

THE FAMILY TREE CEMETERY FIELD GUIDE, 10 a.m. May 4, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn research tips on how to locate and decipher your ancestors’ gravestones from Joy Neighbors author of “The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide: How to Find, Record, & Preserve Your Ancestors’ Graves.” Discover what records to ask for in the cemetery and how to find a missing grave. Program hosted by the Bartholomew County Genealogical Society and the Bartholomew County Public Library.

THE FOOD IN JARS KITCHEN: A COOKBOOK TALK WITH SNACKS, 6 p.m. May 6, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join cookbook author and food blogger Marisa McClellan for a conversation about canning, preserving and all the delicious things you can do with a pantry full of jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys. Event sponsor: Friends of the Bartholomew County Public Library.

‘KICKED TO THE CURB,’ 6:30 p.m. May 9, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Susan Lockwood Roberts, former director of juvenile education at the Indiana Department of Correction, talks about her book “Kicked to the Curb: Where Policy Has Failed Our Most Vulnerable Youth and the Fight For a Better Tomorrow.” The book will be available for purchase.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Pen It! Publications hosts this workshop. Morning sessions include “How Do I Get Started,” “What’s a genre?”, “Character Development,” “Setting the Scene” and “The Plot Thickens.” “Writing Dialogue,” “Editing,” “Illustrations” and “Getting Published” take place in the afternoon. Fee of $25 accepted via PayPal or credit card. For more info email [email protected]. A portion of registration fees goes to the Friends of the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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 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.

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS 8 a.m. May 4 at Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus, and 11 a.m. May 7 at Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Pre-registration required; there is no drop-in admittance. To register or for more information, email [email protected]. Pickleball is a low-impact activity that is fun for all ages. Make new friends. Wear comfortable clothing, proper footwear, and bring your own water. Equipment will be provided or bring your own paddle. It is a two-week clinic, 1.5 hours each week at no charge for Mill Race members. Participants must attend each lesson, since each subsequent week will build upon the previous week’s Beginner lesson. Follow Columbus Pickleball Club on Facebook.

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: [email protected].

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

DIESEL PRIDE TRUCK SHOW, May 3 to 5, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Benefit for autism awareness; camping with large cars; May 3, check-in and driver registration; May 4 to 5, open to the public, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Food, family and fun for everyone. Trucker light show, vendors, campfires, music, camping, fishing. Join in for the Sunday Convoy. Owners: [email protected]s/2019-diesel-pride-truck-show/. Pre-registered entries receive a free tractor wash on Friday.

HOPE CIVIL WAR DAYS, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 to 5, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. The Hope Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street of Hope and the Yellow Trail Museum invite you to step back into time to the American Civil War. Join a fun-filled weekend. Members from local re-enactment groups, a historic walking tour of the Moravian Cemetery, speakers and a various activities throughout the weekend are all planned. This event is free and open to the public.

SECOND ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA, 1 to 6 p.m. May 4, Iglesia De Dios church gymnasium, 5053 N. U.S. 31, Columbus. Craft artisans and vendors, hourly basket drawings, bake sale and authentic food served by the church.

BARTHOLOMEW SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 4 to 5, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Variety of vendors and crafters set up in the Community Building and the Pavilion. There will be food vendors, bounce houses and more vendors set up outside. This is a free event.

LITERACY FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Book character parade. Entertainment. Story time with Miss Jodi and improv games with Becca. Learn about summer reading. Free books on the Book Express. Visit with Lottie the Great Dane.

NATURE AWARENESS WEEKEND, 4 p.m. May 18, Stone Head Nature Preserve, State Road 135 South/Bellsville Pike T, Nashville (Stone Head). Two full days of a variety of tour guided nature events at the Stone Head Nature Preserve in Brown County. See stoneheadconservancy.org for details of events and times. Wear appropriate footwear for a wetland setting. Call 317-409-2029 for further questions or go to our Facebook page.

HOPE-CLIFFORD-HAUSER ALUMNI BANQUET, 6-10 p.m. May 18, Hauser High School, 9273 State Road 9, Hope. Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the dinner starting around 7 p.m. Make reservations to Karen Mize. Reservations may be made at [email protected] or at 812-657-2882, or mail: Karen Mize, 431 Scott St., Hope, IN 47246. The cost of the evening is $22 per person; reservations due by May 13.

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.

Miscellaneous

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. May 2, 16; Reliable Information Workshop, 5 p.m. May 2. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11 a.m. May 4, 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. The May 4 meeting will feature a presentation by former Pratt School of Design instructor Barbra Livesey. She will present several couture garments and a men’s frock coat, circa 1870s, as we explore the construction of these garments. Bring your interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. If you have questions contact Marilyn at [email protected].

BINGO, 12:30-3:30 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 (May 18) 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@columbusarea railroadclub.com.

Galleries, museums & exhibits

MEET THE ARTIST AND PUBLIC TALK WITH DELANO DUNN, 5:30 p.m. April 30, Columbus Visitors Center, Fifth and Franklin streets, Columbus. Delano Dunn was born in Los Angeles, California. Through painting, mixed media and collage, Dunn explores questions of racial identity and perception through various contexts, ranging from the personal to the political and drawing from his experience growing up in south-central Los Angeles. Stop by the gallery for our special extended hours from noon to 5 p.m. before coming to the Columbus Area Visitors Center for a light bite and drink as you get to know the artist. For more info on the artist, visit delanodunn.com/.

SPRING 2019 EXHIBITION AT 411 GALLERY: ‘NEW STORIES OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO’ AND ‘SOFT POWER,’ noon to 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through spring. 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.

SHANNON MALANOSKI PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, regular hours through spring, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Free exhibit featuring works of Shannon Malanoski.

JIM OSMAN SCULPTURE EXHIBITION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program, 333 Second St., Columbus. The exhibition runs through May 3.

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 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through April, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Current show is 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: 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

ANNUAL SMORGASBORD, 4:30-7:30 p.m. May 2 to 3, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Annual fundraiser dinner great home cooked food, entertainment and country store items for sale. Tickets in advance by calling the church office 812-372-2851, or purchased at the Ark or Viewpoint books. Cost: $12 adults, $5 children 5 to 10 years, 4 and under free. Tickets at the door will be more. All proceeds go towards local and international missions.

VET TO VET BREAKFAST, 7-11 a.m. May 11, ETC Building, West O&M Ave., North Vernon. Vet to Vet Breakfast is a monthly fundraiser, one of whose aims is lowering suicide rates in southern Indiana. Vet to Vet is open to all southern Indiana veterans. Meetings take place every Thursday at the North Vernon ETC. The group shares knowledge and offers connections with fellow veterans.

IORG MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11, St. John’s Masonic Lodge/Temple, 4131 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus. Come out and Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch at St. John’s Lodge. We will be having scrambled eggs, waffles, biscuits and gravy and more for a Goodwill donation to send our Rainbow girls to Grand Assembly.

FAMILY SERVICE GOLF SCRAMBLE, all day, May 16, Otter Creek Golf Course, 11522 E. County Road 50N, Columbus. Awards for first and second place teams, longest drive and closest to the pin (men and women) will be presented after play. Corporate team entries will be accepted either alone or in conjunction with other partnerships. Cost is $125 per person, $650 per corporate team. For sponsorship info details or registration, call 812-314-2953 or email [email protected]. Check under “Our Events” at familyservicebc.org.

FISH FRY, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18, Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus. Event includes a free-will offering and rummage sale (starts at 9 a.m.) and silent auction. All proceeds will go to our “Building Hope” Fund that enables Flintwood to make necessary facility repairs and improvements in order to continue serving the Columbus community.

Ongoing

GAME AFTERNOON, 1 to 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.