Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Teen Animated Horror Movie Marathon, 11 a.m., Oct. 11; Builders’ Guild, 4 p.m., Oct. 11; Nature at Night Hike at Touch the Earth Natural Area, 7 p.m., Oct. 11; Nature Explorers Club, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 12; Teen Fall Break Smash Bros: Ultimate Tournament, 2 p.m., Oct. 12; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 12, 19, 26; Family Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19, 26; Annular Eclipse Party, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 14; Spooky Halloween Art, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 16; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Oct. 16; Tour of City Cemetery at Donner Park, 6 p.m., Oct. 16; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Oct. 17, 24; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Oct. 17; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 17; Teen STEAM: Exhibit Columbus Tours, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 17, 24; Pokemon Club at Hope, 4 p.m., Oct. 17; Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., Oct. 17; Preschool STEAM, 11 a.m., Oct. 18; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 18, 25; Teen Mental Health First Aid, 4 p.m., Oct. 18, 25; Library Babies, 10 a.m., Oct. 19, 26; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19, 26; Sing and Play with Allie Jean, 10 a.m., Oct. 20; Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 20; Tween Stitch Camp, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 20; Seed Swap, 2 p.m., Oct. 21; Kids Kitchen, 2 p.m., Oct. 21; Tour of Hope Moravian Cemetery, 6 p.m., Oct. 23; Cuentos y Cantos, 11 a.m., Oct. 24; Let’s talk about: Free speech and conflict, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 24; Playdate, 11 a.m., Oct. 25; Tween Spooky Time, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 25; Teen Monster of the Week, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 26; Teen Crochet Camp, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 27; Fall-O-Ween Scoobtacular, 5 p.m., Oct. 27.
PAINT AND SKATE, 9 to 10:45 a.m., Oct. 13, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Plan for a day of painting and fun on the ice for ages 6-12. $30. Visit cbusinparks.com/paintandskate to register by Oct. 12.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31, Sandy Hook UMC, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus.
Music
CONCERT, 7 p.m., Oct. 13, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. IU Jacobs School of Music Harp Ensemble with Prof. Elzbieta Szmyt, Artistic Director. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free.
THE JOKERS, 6 to 7 p.m., Oct. 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by The Jokers. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, 8 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 21, Crump Theatre, 425 Third St., Columbus. Prepare for a night of wild, wacky, and utterly unforgettable entertainment as the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” comes to life with an electrifying Rose Tint the World shadow cast experience. Doors open at 8 p.m. and show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $13.
SHAKE UPS — SCOOBY DOO, 6 to 7 p.m., Oct. 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by The Shake Ups. They will perform a special set of Scooby Doo-inspired music. Bring your own chairs. Bring your blankets, snacks, and hot beverages for a cozy evening. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.
Sports, exercise, wellness
THE POLIDOR 5K, 8:30 a.m., Oct. 21, St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Our annual 5K Run/Walk is held to raise money for the ALFA program in Northern Haiti, which helps equip market women and peasant farmers in Haiti with the tools to improve their lives and give them the dignity that every human being deserves. Rice and beans will be served after the race. Registration is $15 to $30. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/ThePolidor5KRunWalk.
BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to feature “Creepy Carrots” by Aaron Reynolds in October. The StoryWalk is located along the People Trail near the Pollinator Park in Blackwell Park.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics and public swim are available. You must preregister for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Nature at Night Hike at Touch the Earth Natural Area, 7 p.m., Oct. 11; Annular Eclipse Party, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 14; Tour of City Cemetery at Donner Park, 6 p.m., Oct. 16; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Oct. 17, 24; Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., Oct. 17; True Crime Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Oct. 17; Author Talk, 2 p.m., Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Oct. 26; Music with Valerie, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 20; Hooks and Needles, 11 a.m., Oct. 21; Seed Swap, 2 p.m., Oct. 21; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Oct. 23; Tour of Hope Moravian Cemetery, 6 p.m., Oct. 23; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 24; Let’s talk about: Free speech and conflict, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 24; Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 25; Lights Up, Sound Down Movie, 10 a.m., Oct. 27; Fall-O-Ween Scoobtacular, 5 p.m., Oct. 27.
PUBLIC BY DESIGN, ongoing exhibition highlighting an exploration of community, architecture, art and design that activates the modern legacy of Columbus, Indiana. Exhibits located throughout downtown Columbus through November. For a map and more details, visit exhibitcolumbus.org.
ART SHOW, 5 to 7 p.m., through Oct. 27, Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. The exhibition will be “Ravens Galore” featuring the work of Barb Ison. Her work will be on display and for sale for the entire month of October. The closing of the show will take place Friday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view the art outside regular hours, contact Karen Chilman at [email protected].
TURNING POINT’S 2023 HEART SHOW, 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 13, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Turning Point invites the community to the 2023 HEART Show. The event will host an array of art from local student, emerging and professional artists, with the intention of using artists’ creations as a means of interpersonal violence prevention. This event is free and open to the public. All art sales will directly benefit Turning Point services and programs.
A GATHERING OF QUILTS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 15, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Columbus Star & Evening Star Quilters will present their 19th biennial Quilt Show “A Gathering of Quilts” with an admission of $5 for ages 12 and up. There will be a display of more than 100 quilts, vendors, a handmade boutique, demonstrations, and an applique class on Saturday, Oct. 14. As an added attraction, there will be silent auctions of an Indiana University quilt and a Purdue University quilt, along with other items. For more information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
NALA PALOOZA, A FREE DOG FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 21, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Dr., There will be food, fun, and games for all at Nala Palooza, a festival to raise funds for the Nala Fund, which helps pay for medical care for dogs in need. For just $10, you can sign up for a poker run and receive a map showing five locations inside Mill Race Park. Walk, run, or bike to these stations to learn about dogs and receive a playing card. The many other activities at the festival include dog demos, free dog microchipping, a bouncy house, face painting, vendors, crafts for all ages, games, balloon animals and more, including food trucks from Party Chef and Miss Rachel’s Sweet Treats. A free dog costume contest will be at 11:45 a.m. Bring your pup in the cutest, creepiest, funniest, or most extravagant costume.
AUTHOR READING, 2 p.m., Oct. 21, Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. Perceptions is pleased to invite the public to an author reading by Elisabeth Hegmann of North Vernon. She will be reading a portion of her recently published book, “Modus Perfectus”. A question-and-answer session will follow the reading and copies of her book will available for purchase. For information about her current projects, visit her website, eahegmann.com. The event is free to the public and no sign-up is required. Questions can be directed to Karen Chilman at [email protected].
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT, dusk, Oct. 21, Sandy Hook UMC, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. Bring your own drink, blanket/chair and we’ll provide the movie “Ron’s Gone Wrong” and popcorn!
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
VFW POST 1987 BINGO, 215 N. National Road, Columbus, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), and the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). Open to the public.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO & KARAOKE, American Legion Post 25, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Bingo is on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. Karaoke is on Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m.
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 16 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 21, and the third Saturday of each month. Trains will be operating layouts in four scales — HO, N, O, and On30. The club is located at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.
GRACE’S TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Nov. 12 and the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Free meal in the youth center as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 4 and the first Saturday of each month. The American Sewing Guild is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Our neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life. We meet monthly to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in community sewing projects. If you are interested in attending, please email Marilyn at [email protected] for meeting location.
COLUMBUS STAR QUILT GUILD, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 2 and the first Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Each gathering consists of a short business meeting followed by a quilting lesson/program, along with show-and-tell of finished projects. Members participate in various service projects. New and experienced quilters are invited to attend. Membership dues are $15 per year. For additional information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Nov. 14 and the second Tuesday of each month, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Evening Star Quilt Guild is a group of women who enjoy creating traditional and modern art quilts while learning new methods. For more information, check out the website: starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
FRIENDS DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2561 N. California St., Columbus. Bridge club open to the public.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Learn about our county through interactive, hands-on exhibits that include a map table, notable people, county timeline, Then and Now, Did You Know, early industrialists and videos of Reeves steam engines. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Admission is free, with a donation suggested. Information: 812-372-3541, bartholomewhistory.org.
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER/RESEARCH CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. The research center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. The public is invited to the Indiana Rural Carriers Museum’s Open House on Oct. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the northwest corner of the Hope Town Square, third set of doors south of the main entrance. Refreshments will be available. The Yellow Trail Museum opened the Indiana Rural Letter Carriers Museum in October 2022 with Phase 1: The History. Coming in April 2024 will be Phase 2: The People. The museum would like to display stories and photos of both past and present rural carriers from all over Indiana. To learn more, contact the museum at 812-546-8020 or the Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center”.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the C-119 “Flying Boxcar” will be open to the public for free tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with ongoing costs of operation. 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.
ANNUAL GHOST WALK AND MYSTERY DINNER, Oct. 20-21, Jennings County Historical Museum, 134 Brown St., Vernon. Ghost walk is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with local students performing folklore and ghost stories around the courthouse square. Tickets are $4 and available at the museum. Seatings for the dinner are at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 6 p.m. Oct. 21. Reservations are $20 and can be made by calling the society by Oct. 18 at 812-346-8989.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a limited number of people. Tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.
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 are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 134 Brown St., Vernon. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Guild Artist Exhibition and Fine Art Sale through Nov. 3.
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. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events and collaborations with Columbus arts and cultural organizations. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at artsincolumbus.org/411.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: hoosierartist.com.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.
CHARLENE MARSH STUDIO & GALLERY, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, Nashville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, please call the studio/gallery at 812-988-4497 or visit charlenemarshstudio.com.
Ongoing
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m., Oct. 6 and 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 5-18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities are all free with museum admission. Information: 812-378-3046.
