1) "Frosted Flakes" is a solo exhibition of recent works by Tess Michalik at 411 Gallery at 411 Sixth St. in downtown Columbus. The exhibition features small scale, intimate oil paintings created during quarantine of the past year. "This body of work is a celebration of joy, anxiety, simple pleasures, decoration, ornamentation, and the material nature of paint," Michalik said. "These paintings embrace and examine lyrical mark making and themes of pattern and element that are inspired by 17th and 18th century European textile design." The work of ceramic artists Malcolm Mubutu Smith and Jennefer Hoffmann also are currently displayed at the venue.
2) If this is nearly the official beginning of summer, you’ve got to figure it needs some good old-fashioned rock and roll to make it memorable. And the Good Time Review band is set for a free concert of classic rock at 6 p.m. Friday on the Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza at 536 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus. Attendees must bring their own chair. Information: mybcpl.org or the Facebook page for the Bartholomew County Public Library.
3) The free JCB Fridays On Fourth informal gatherings continue from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday along Fourth Street in downtown Columbus with games, live music by Brad and Casey for ambience and food served by restaurants in the area. JCB is working with Fun On Fourth and the Columbus Area Visitors Center on the new series. Information: Facebook page for JCB Fridays On Fourth.
Brian Blair is a Republic reporter. He can be reached at 379-5672 or [email protected].
