Editor’s note: The following listings have been edited to reflect the cancellations due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Storytime with Miss Kate-Preschoolers, 10 a.m., Sept. 2, 16, 30; Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 4 p.m., Sept. 3; Dav Pilkey Fan Club, 4 p.m., Sept. 4; Music & Movement, 4 p.m., Sept. 8; Storytime with Miss Kate-Babies and Toddlers, 10 a.m., Sept. 9, 23; Cleo Rogers Socially Distant Social Club Ages 6-12, 6 p.m., Sept. 10; Lego Club Ages 5-12, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 11; Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, 6 p.m., Sept. 10.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Open during library hours in Columbus and Hope until Aug. 31. Proceeds support library programs for all ages. Closed on Sundays.
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Music, live performances
NIGHT OWL COUNTRY BAND ON THE PLAZA, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy the great sounds of the award-winning Night Owl Country Band in person on the plaza of the Bartholomew County Public Library or through Facebook Live. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Rain makes it a Facebook Live concert with no audience.
IRISH MUSIC ON THE PLAZA, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy the music of Emily Ann and Kelly Thompson. Emily Ann plays the fiddle, sings, and clogs while her husband Kelly joins her on guitar, vocals, and percussion. Attend in person or online via the library’s Facebook page. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Rain makes it a Facebook Live concert with no audience.
INDIANAPOLIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 6 p.m., Sept. 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic presents the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra for an outdoor concert live on the Library Plaza! Bring a chair, cooler and some snacks and choose your view while you enjoy familiar tunes from the Great American Songbook – 30s through the 60s! Including show tunes and swing dance music.
DRUMS ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m., Sept. 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us for a fun, high-energy evening with Southern Indiana Taiko, a local group who performs at events and festivals throughout Indiana. The group delivers a dynamic show involving large Japanese drums and choreographed dance. Attend in person or online via the library’s Facebook page. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Rain moves the event to Sept. 22.
RUSS BAUM-LIVE ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m., Sept. 25, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy songs from local artist Russ Baum who currently tours the U.S. and the U.K. with a message of a positive mindset. Attend in person or online via the library’s Facebook page. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Rain makes it a Facebook Live concert with no audience.
COLDESAC RENAISSANCE CONCERT ON THE PLAZA, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This unique concert features David Hartung and Donata Cucinotta’s musical melting pot of parodies, folk, jazz, pop, musical theater, rock, and opera. Neighbors David and Donata began “Cul de Sac Concerts” to entertain their neighborhood in Seymour during the lockdown. On Sept. 30, they bring their genre-busting show to Columbus. Attend in person or online via the library’s Facebook page. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Rain makes it a Facebook Live concert with no audience.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by Rick Fettig and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Info: browncountyinn.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
HOMESCHOOL 101 VIA ZOOM, 6 to 7 p.m., Sept. 1. Join the Bartholomew County Public Library and P24 Ministries for an informational session to learn more about homeschooling, including how to get started, choosing a curriculum, and more. Session concludes with the opportunity for Q&A with veteran homeschooling parents. Register at mybcpl.org under "events." An email with a Zoom link and password will be sent the day before the program.
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? The Where Does Your Money Go? Free online program will guide participants through the creation of their spending and savings plan and provide practical resources for them to use in their own lives. The six-module course includes videos, interactive activities, self-assessments and downloadable spending tracking forms. The program is self-paced and can be completed at the viewer’s convenience. Participants should allow approximately four to six weeks to complete the modules and associated activities. After completion of the course, participants will understand how current money management practices affect financial security, how to establish good financial management practices and new habits that create personal financial security. Best practices that will be explored and discussed include identifying spending leaks, categorizing needs vs. wants, tracking expenses and establishing written financial goals. Registration: https://bit.ly/WDYMGOnlineRegistrationLink.
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 experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1 to 6 p.m., Sept. 1, Fifth Christian Church, corner of Fourth Street and Lafayette Avenue, Columbus. Your blood donation matters. Register at redcrossblood.org
RELAY FOR LIFE OF COLUMBUS, all day, Sept. 7-12, online. In keeping with the guidelines from the CDC, the American Cancer Society is taking the Relay for Life of Columbus virtual. The Relay for Life event leadership team is working with ACS to put together a week full of activities through Facebook. All updates will be sent out via email and on Relay For Life of Columbus’ Facebook page.
YOGA ON THE PLAZA, 9 to 10 a.m., Mondays, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite. Bring your own mat. Rain or excessive heat cancels the session.
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 are available seven days a week. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: From Amanda to Zerelda: Hoosier Suffragists who Raised a Ruckus, 6 p.m., Aug. 27; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 2; Senior Virtual Cafe, 4 p.m., Sept. 4; Craft Night: Yogurt Jar Fall Tea Lights, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 8; Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, 6 p.m., Sept. 10; Mill Race Park History Tour, 10 a.m., Sept. 12.
ARTS AND ANTIQUES FAIR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 30, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Fine, modern, and folk artisans antique collectors. Free admission and parking.
FIRST FRIDAYS CRUISE-IN TO HOPE, 5 to 8 p.m., Sept. 4, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope.
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 25 and 28, YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Bartholomew County Library is bringing nine short films from around the world to YES Cinema — and participants get to vote for the best film and actor. In its 23rd year, Manhattan Short is the world’s first global film festival with screenings on six continents. Purchases of concessions during the showings support the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center.
BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Open to the public.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing or creative skill, or group sewing on philanthropic sewing projects. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn with questions at [email protected].
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, from 12 to 4 p.m., third Saturday of each month at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: 812-350-8636, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or info columbusarearailroadclub.com.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. The “Balthazar Korab: Photographer of Architecture” exhibit continues in Gallery 506, black and white historic photos of iconic Columbus architecture. “Avenue of the Architects,” an exhibition by Ball State students in architecture and historic preservation began July 1. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
SHARING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday though Thursday, Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St., Columbus. The exhibit, designed by RedBox of Chicago, includes a detailed timeline with items from the BCHS collection, a hands-on map table that features maps dating back to the early 1800s, a “notable people” wall and a “then and now/did you know?” carousel full of fun facts. Group tours for guests of all ages are available upon request. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
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 the community of Hope, Hartsville, 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. The museum/visitor information center hours are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum will reopen in Stage 5 of Indiana’s Back On Track program. For updates, visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a maximum of 10 people — Wednesday through Sunday. These tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: https://indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.
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].
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.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Offering a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 12 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The gallery is open by appointment by sending an email to Susana Villegas at [email protected]. A virtual tour of the current exhibit “In-Depth,” is also available online at https://bit.ly/2N195rk.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hoosier Artist Gallery welcomes stone sculptor Peter Rujuwa and watercolorist Bruce Kell. Rujuwa who has been carving since he was 6 years old creates his graceful hand carved serpentine stone sculptures in the traditional way of his Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. Kell’s watercolor paintings capture the interaction between people, the beauty in buildings and interiors, and his delight in his surroundings. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. A special exhibit now features the entire Indiana collection by Gustave Baumann. Paintings by over 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information:812-988-4609, [email protected] or wwwbrowncoountyartgallery.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.
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