Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 9, 10; Just for Babies Storytime: 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 10; Exhibit Columbus Tween Tours Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 26, 28; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26; Elephant & Piggie Storytime Ages 3-8, 4 p.m. Sept. 26; Build a Better Reader Ages 4-7, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26; Pop-up Storytime — WIC Office, 2 p.m. Sept. 27; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27; Young Hoosier Book Club Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Sept. 27; Teen STEAM 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4; American Girl Club Ages 6-12, 3 p.m. Sept. 28; Reading time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. Sept. 30; TAB: Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m. Sept. 30; Teen DIY at Hope, 3 p.m. Oct. 1; Coder Dojo, 4 p.m. Oct 1; Library Vision Art Project Grades 3-6, 4 p.m. Oct. 2; Manga/Anime Club for Teens, 4 p.m., Oct. 2; One-Shot RPG for Teens, 3:45 p.m. Oct. 3, Oct. 10; Lego Club Ages 6-12, 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Teen Service Hour Day, Ages 12 and older, 10 a.m. Oct. 5; Mystery Brick Lego Club Challenge Grades K-6, 2 p.m. Oct. 5; Remix: 10 Candles, 2 p.m. Oct. 5; Art Smart for Teens, 4 p.m. Oct. 7; Kode with Kate Grades 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Oct. 7; Milk & Cookies Storytime ages 3-8, 7 p.m. Oct. 7; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Oct. 9; Teen Gaming at Hope, 3 p.m. Oct. 8; Full STEAM Ahead Grades 4-6, 5 p.m. Oct. 8; Scary Movie Marathon, noon to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Library Vision Art Project Grades 3-6, 4 p.m. Oct. 9; Hogwarts Prep School Grades 4-6, Oct. 10. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
SAMMY’S GHOST HOUSE, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 11 Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Visit Sammy S’more and all his friendly Halloween friends in this walk through maze. This event is kid friendly and mostly indoors. Ticket prices are just $5 ages 3 and up. Proceeds go toward new playground equipment.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING: BOOGIEMANIA, 7:45 p.m. Oct. 5, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Handsome Jimmy Valiant, “The Boogie Woogie Man,” returns to HPW. Three HPW title matches, seven big matches, concessions, merchandise. Doors open 7 p.m., bell time 7:45. Admission $13; kids 4 and younger free. Info: 812-552-4477; hoosierprowrestling.bravehost.com.
SKATE AND PAINT, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 6-10 will paint a Halloween-themed canvas at 12:30 p.m. and skate 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 11-15 will skate from 1:30-2:15 p.m. and paint a fall-themed canvas from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per attendee. For more information or to register, call 812-376-2686.
LITTLE CHEFS GHOST AND GOBLIN GOODIES, 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Make a variety of Halloween Goodies. Little Chefs is for ages 5-8. Cost is $16 per child. Information: 812-376-2680.
FLIP AND PAINT, 9 a.m. to noon, Columbus Gymnastics Center, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Kids ages 6-10 will paint a Halloween-themed canvas from 9 to 10 a.m. and have gym time from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Kids ages 11-15 will have gym time from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and paint a fall-themed canvas from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 per attendee. For more information or to register, call 812-376-2545.
TRICK-OR-TREAT TALES, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Visit Donner Center for an evening of not-so-scary Halloween tales and songs, then make a craft or two and play games. Snacks will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $2 per person. Information: 812-376-2680.
Music, live performances
CAROLYN HESTER FOLK CONCERT, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Southern Indiana Folk Review presents folk legend Carolyn Hester in concert with her daughters, Amy and Karla Blume. The show will open with Americana/folk singer Nina Ricci. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: indianafolk.brownpapertickets.com.
THE AMERICAN VARIETY SHOW, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 28, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. A Branson, Missouri-styled show paying tribute to shows such as the Carol Burnett Show, Andy Williams, Donny and Marie, Hee Haw and more. This show is for all ages. From music, dance and comedy to a tribute to our veterans, it includes rock ‘n’ roll, Broadway, jazz, pop and country. Info, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
FRIDAYS @ FIRST — BEYOND THE GUARDED GATE, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Future performances: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Columbus Brass Quintet; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, “Celebrate the Season” with FUMC Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, CEHS “Center Stage.” Info: fumccolumbus.org/fridaysfirst/.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28, Donner Park shelter house, near 19th and Lafayette streets, Columbus. Sam Simmermaker, master of ceremonies. Performing: Guy Paranavitana, singing Frank Sinatra songs; Allan Eddelman, Gary Kincer with Cami Kincer, and Bob Tompkins playing acoustic folk and rock music. Free admission. Rain or shine event.
AN EVENING WITH ERIC & JEN, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Jenn Cristy and Eric Brown, co-producers of One Pulse Entertainment will perform an acoustic concert featuring instrumentals, their voices and classic rock/pop hits. Doors open 7 p.m., showtime 7:30. Concessions available. Ticket prices do not include additional ticketing fees. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
ORGAN CONCERT, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Featuring Stephen C. Price, assistant professor at Ball State University. Everyone invited; admission is free. Lynn Dobson, designer/builder of this pipe organ will be present.
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. Info: browncountyinn.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
MEET THE ARTIST, PUBLIC TALK WITH SARAH MARSOM, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Columbus Visitors Center, Fifth and Franklin streets, Columbus. Join Columbus Area Arts Council for a talk with the historic preservationist and artist. Marsom has a background in parks management and preservation with an emphasis on education and engagement. She previously worked with the Henry Ford Estate, Michigan Department of Transportation and Columbus’ historic German Village, and now serves as a heritage resource consultant working to create meaningful connections to historic sites and stories. To learn more: artsincolumbus.org.
NOT JUST NECTAR: BOOST BUTTERFLY COUNTS WITH CATERPILLAR HOST PLANTS, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Author and naturalist Susan M. Brackney will discuss the butterfly life cycle and the essential role host plants play. She’ll also show how to best incorporate specific host plants like fennel, hollyhocks and milkweed into one’s landscape. Learn which herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs will support the eggs and caterpillars of which corresponding butterfly and moth species.
ARTIST-LED WORKSHOP: TINY I.M. PEI DOLL WITH SARAH MARSOM, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 28, 411 Sixth St. Columbus Area Arts Council 2019 Artist-led Workshop series. Learn from professional artists, designers. Opportunity to be creative, meet like-minded individuals. Tickets $40; supplies, brunch included. Register at alw19tinyimpei.eventbrite.com. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library by sewing a doll inspired by I.M. Pei. Info: artsincolumbus.org.
EXPLORING GLOBAL ANIMAL DIVERSITY AND THE QUEST FOR NEW SPECIES: COMMUNITY BOOK READ EVENT, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Just like Maria Merian who explored new species of insects and plants, Dr. Luke M. Jacobus, associate professor of biology at IUPUC, has also discovered new species and unknown stages of insect life cycles. He shares an overview of the major different kinds of animals on our planet, their life cycles, and his experiences discovering new species. All ages welcome.
CLEO + COFFEE + CONVERSATION, 10 a.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Bartholomew County Public, Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Event celebrates 50 years of library service in a relaxed, informative conversation hour. What was Columbus like? What books were most popular? What was the hottest music? What happened in our community? Have a special memory about Columbus? Bring yourself and memorabilia you’d like to share, enjoy coffee and conversation with library staff member Mary Clare Speckner. Drinks and snacks provided. All ages welcome. Conversations take place in the Reference Seating Area.
STRONG WOMEN PANEL: A CLEO-TURNS-50 EVENT, 6 p.m. Oct. 1, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Former winners of The Republic’s Women of the Year chat about the role they see women have played in the community/county over the years and how this has helped the county grow and flourish.
JEEYEA KIM AND PIERRE OBANDO FACULTY LECTURE, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, former Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Lecture by Miller M.Arch faculty members Jeeyea Kim and Pierre Obando. Free, open to the public.
CLEO TURNS 50 EXHIBITION RECEPTION, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Meet the design and curatorial team behind the current “Cleo Turns 50” exhibit. Event begins with a viewing of the exhibit at the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library (5:30-6 p.m.), immediately followed by a reception and brief presentation at the Columbus Area Visitors Center (6-7 p.m.). Refreshments and light snacks provided courtesy of the Visitors Center.
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.
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
HOOSIER MUSTANG CLUB ALL-FORD FALL FESTIVAL CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28, Master Power Transmission, 3300 10th St., Columbus. Car registration $20 day of event. Free admission, open to the public. Entertainment by Brown 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds to local charities. Info: hoosiermustangclub.com.
SECOND COLUMBUS KETO POTLUCK PICNIC, noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Donner Park, 22nd Street, Columbus. Bring your favorite keto dish to share and a recipe to swap. Chef Alexa will grill complimentary meats. Condiments, plates, utensils, drinks, some side dishes and desserts, and meats will be provided. Bring blankets, chairs, friends, and family to come and join the fun. Free tickets at KetoLuxe.us.
WHEN DARKNESS FALLS HAUNTED TRAIL, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 4-11, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Self-guided walk through the dark Ceraland woods designed to test your fears of the dark, being chased and what lurks in the woods at night. Tickets $12 to $25. Please note: This attraction is not suitable for small children or faint of heart. Special lighting and effects will be used. Enter at your own risk. No cameras, cellphones, flashlights or lighters allowed on the trail.
GERMAN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 FISH FRY, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 5, German Township Fire Station, 9428 Main St., Taylorsville. Enjoy delicious food while helping your local fire volunteer fire department.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m. Sept. 30; Make and Take Sign-Making, 6 p.m. Sept. 30; American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Oct. 1, 3; Skill Builters 1 p.m. Oct. 2; “Bigfoot: Fact or Fiction,” 4 p.m. Oct. 2; Columbus Tree Canopy Partners, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Columbus IN Rocks, 6 p.m. Oct. 3; Community Conversation, 6 p.m. Oct. 3; Craft Night: Quill Jewelry, 6 p.m. Oct. 8; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. Oct. 10. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
BROWN COUNTY ROCK & MINERAL SHOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28-29, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., Nashville. Two-day event: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Show will include demonstrations on gold panning by the Southeastern Indiana Gold Club and demonstrations on flint-knapping and wire-wrapping by local artisans. Vendors from all over the Midwest will be there to show and sell everything from gems to geodes. There will be rock crafts, jewelry, fossils, geodes, healing crystals, mineral specimens, turquoise, opals, and agates. For more information go to browncountyrock.webs.com.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5, group meets first Saturday of the month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Meeting will feature a Power Point presentation by Mary Beth Simms on the art and symbolism of aboriginal fabric from M&S Textiles. She will also bring fabric for purchase. Mary Beth is a native of Columbus, currently living in Brown County. She is the owner of The Yellow Door Quilt Store in Nashville. 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 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.
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.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, the third Saturday of each month (Oct. 19) at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarearailroadclub.com; or info@columbusarearail roadclub.com.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
MOVING FORWARD, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, Donner Park, 22nd St., Columbus. Walk, concert and rally to recognize National Recovery Month. Walk starts at 6 p.m. and concert/rally starts at 7 p.m. at the Donner Park Shelter House. Music provided by local band Bartholomew and guest speaker will be Brian Kendrick. Sponsored by Bartholomew County Substance Abuse Council, Recover Out Loud, Celebrate Recovery of Community Church of Columbus, Community Downtown and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. For further information call 812-318-0122.
FIFTH ANNUAL NOT-SO NEWLYWED GAME, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 3, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. A showcase five Columbus-area couples as they test their knowledge of each other and a fun way to model healthy relationships — a key component to the new trends in prevention education. This year’s couples: Donna Darcy and Rolf Loescher, Julie and Paul Furber, Amy and Ken Kaiser, Sarah and Jon Rohde, Veronica and Kyle Turner. Tickets: weblink.donorperfect.com/NotSoNewlywedGame.
BILLIE MARLIN MEMORIAL DOG DAY, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 5, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Dog walk for 1- or 3-mile course. ood provided; silent auction of new and antique items; cake walk. Dog/owner look alike contest, dog talent, more activities and prizes.
ROMANCE PAPERBACK BOOK SALE, regular library hours through October, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit the Friends of the Library ongoing book sales at the Main and Hope Branch libraries. In October, buy one paperback romance book and get one free. Proceeds go to the Friends, who in turn support library events and programs.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
LIBRARIES OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY: THE FIRST 70 YEARS, through Sept. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the libraries of Bartholomew County from 1899 to 1969 in this exhibit of historic photos, newspaper clippings, documents, and artifacts. Located by the west windows, front of the library. Open during library hours.
KATHLEEN KUCKA MATERIAL WAY: A 20-YEAR SURVEY EXHIBITION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Oct. 25, former Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program presents Kathleen Kucka, an artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union in New York City and an Master of Fine Arts from Hunter College. Her work has been exhibited nationally, internationally.
CLEO TURNS 50 EXHIBIT, through September, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by architect I.M. Pei, opened to the public in 1969 and has served as the main branch of Bartholomew County Public Libraries for 50 years. The “Cleo Turns 50” exhibition shares the community’s memories of this building and celebrates the ways it has shaped civic consciousness.
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St. Alexander Girard: Aesthetic Functionalism, through September.
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 SUNDAY SOCIALS, 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.
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 atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Guided building tours are every hour at quarter past the hour from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Explore the new Singing Winds Visitor Center, encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it, find art activities and games for all ages in the outdoor studio and enjoy guided tours of the Steeles’ home and Large Studio, where you can get up close with original Steele paintings. Plus, wander the beautiful grounds and gardens cultivated by T.C. Steele’s wife Selma during their time in Brown County. Information: 812-988-2785 and indiana museum.org/t-c-steele-state-historic-site.
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 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: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
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 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, 5718 Indiana Road 46W, Nashville. 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.
