Go! Guide – Sept. 18

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Preschool Art Studio, 11 a.m., Sept. 18; Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 18, 25; Library Babies, 10, 10:35, and 11:05 a.m., Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3; Preschool Dance Class, 10 a.m., Sept. 19; Tween Game Time, 3:15 p.m., Sept. 19, 26; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 19; BCPL Express: at library card sign-ups at Columbus Farmers Market, 9 a.m., Sept. 21; at Love Chapel Mobile Pantry at Hope Town Square, 3 p.m., Sept. 24; Teen Book Club, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 23; Tour of Garland Brook Cemetery, 6 p.m., Sept. 23; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Sept. 24, Oct. 1; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Sept. 24, Oct. 1; Teen STEAM, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 24, 26; Girls Who Code, 6 p.m., Sept. 24; Preschool STEAM, 11 a.m., Sept. 25; Sing & Play with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., Sept. 25; Kids’ Ukulele Class, 4:35 p.m., Sept. 25; Family Exercise and Movement, 4:45 p.m., Sept. 26; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., Sept. 30; Teen DIY, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 1; Hope Family Craft Night, 3 p.m., Oct. 2; Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 2. Information: mybcpl.org/events.

Music

JAZZIN COLUMBUS CONCERT, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Sept. 18, Fourth St., Columbus. The third concert in the JazzIN Columbus Concert series will feature Pavel and Direct Contact. The concert is free and open to the public. Pavel and Direct Contact features the energetic Latin Jazz of Pavel Polanco-Safadit on piano, Matt McGraw on drums, Rich Cohen on sax, vocalist Leah Crane, Steve Dokken on bass, and David Allee on trumpet. All shows will be held on Fourth Street east of Washington Street in Ovation Plaza, with bar service provided by Swine & Dine.

JEROCO, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Hope Town Square, Hope. Enjoy the band Jeroco at the Hope Town Square.

RUBEN GUTHRIE AND ALBERT NOLTING, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting. Bring your own chairs. This event also can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE CONCERT, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 5, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Taylor Swift tribute band, food trucks, and fun activities.

Sports, exercise, wellness

OPEN SKATES, Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (adults only), through April 20, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus.

SKATING EXTRAVAGANZA, 2 to 4 p.m., Sept. 21, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. An afternoon of free instruction and skate rental.

BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. 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: Author Talk, 2 p.m., Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Sept. 21; Civil War Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18; The Right to Read, 6 p.m., Sept. 18; Music with Valerie, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 20; Fall Migration Birding, 8 a.m., Sept. 21; Hooks and Needles, 11 a.m., Sept. 21; Flow Yoga, Noon, Sept. 23, 30; Tour of Garland Brook Cemetery, 6 p.m., Sept. 23; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Sept. 24, Oct. 1; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 24; Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 25; Lights Up, Sound Down Movie, 10 a.m., Sept. 27; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Sept. 30; Hope Family Craft Night, 3 p.m., Oct. 2. Information: mybcpl.org/events.

PROPELLER LEGO CLUB, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Come join Propeller’s ever-growing Lego Club. The club is free and open for all ages.

COLUMBUS FARMER’S MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays through Sept. 21, behind City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus. Food, crafts, gifts, entertainment and more. More information: columbusfarmersmarket.org.

POW-MIA RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONY, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial, Third St., Columbus.

FALL FESTIVAL CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 21, Master Power Transmission, 3300 E. 10th St., Columbus. All Ford & Mustang Fall Festival Car Show featuring Mach 1 Mustang 55 years. “We will be having a special judged class for all Mach 1s all years”. Door Prizes, cash giveaway, food, 50-50. Open to the public free to all spectators.

SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 21, Taylorsville United Methodist Church, 1381 Tannehill Road, Taylorsville. Antiques, baked goods, and crafts!

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL 1964 60TH CLASS REUNION, noon to 3 p.m., Sept. 21, Elks Lodge, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. CHS 1964 60th Class Reunion at Elks Lodge. Later, starting at 5:30 p.m., meeting at Lutheran Lake for free pizza and beer. There also is a golf outing on Friday, Sept. 20 at Greenbelt Golf Course starting at 2 p.m. To register, contact Vic Thixton at 812-530-1147 by call or text.

HOT RODS AND ROCK & ROLL, 3 to 9 p.m., Sept. 21, Downtown Columbus. 106.1 The River will be holding its annual free community car show and concert. The car show begins at 3 p.m. and is followed by a free concert at 7 p.m. featuring Rick K and the Allnighters. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and maybe a light jacket. Attendees are always encouraged to visit the wide variety of restaurants and stores in downtown Columbus.

NAMIWALKS SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA, 2 to 4 p.m., Sept. 22, Shields Park, 703 N. Park St., Seymour. To support its free educational programs, power its advocacy efforts and strengthen outreach to the community, NAMI presents its largest mental health awareness and fundraising event of the year. To participate in the upcoming NAMIWalks, visit namiwalks.org/southcentralin. There is no registration fee, but donations are welcomed. Participants raising at least $100 receive an event T-shirt. 100% of funds raised stay local, supporting NAMI South Central’s free mental health programs, resources and services.

FISH FRY, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 4, American Legion Post #24, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Kids Need Kiwanis fish fry fundraiser with dine in, carry out, and drive thru. Fish fillets or fish sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, & drink. Free will donation. Proceeds will benefit Riley Children’s Hospital and local kids through Kiwanis service projects.

“SHE KILLS MONSTERS”, 7 p.m., Oct. 4, 5, 2:30 p.m., Oct. 6, Grey Box Theatre, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Mill Race Theatre Company presents “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen. This witty and whimsical play tells the story of a sister who has lost everything — only to find herself by completing her deceased sister’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Lovers of D&D and of biting humor will love the story. Tickets can be purchased at millracetheatre.org.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE, 2 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 5, downtown Columbus. The all-ages event will feature free activities in celebration of the community foundation’s commitment to building a better community and an opportunity for the public to learn about the impact of its work and how their support can make a difference. Special events include a Concert on the Library Plaza featuring Miss Americanas, A Taylor Swift Tribute Band at 4 p.m. and the return of the Rock The Block Dance Party beginning at 6:30 p.m. under InterOculus at Washington and Fourth streets. Food and beverage will be available for purchase throughout the day, including a signature LWYL brew from Hog Molly. For more information or to make a gift to LWYL, visit heritagefundbc.org.

FIRST FAMILIES OF HOPE, 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 5 and the first Saturday of each month, Yellow Trail Research Center, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The Bartholomew County Genealogical Society would like to recognize the Yellow Trail Museum’s 50th Anniversary in 2025 with the First Families in the Hawcreek/Flatrock area. Through August 2025, bring photos, genealogy, documents, stories or anything else you might want to share. With your permission, the genealogical society will scan copies. These digital copies will be available for all attendees (bring your own jump drive), as well as the Yellow Trail Research Center.

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. Friday and 11 a.m. 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: 801-856-4812.

COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB, open house noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 21 and the third Saturday of each month. On. Sept. 21, the club is hosting their annual swap meet and open house. The club’s four operating layouts will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the swap meet will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to all. 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., Oct. 13 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.

THE TABLE, 6 p.m., Oct. 10 and the second Thursday of each month, Petersville United Methodist Church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. There will be a free meal and a time of sharing, discussion and prayers.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 5 and the first Saturday of each month. Neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life, meets 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, email Marilyn at [email protected] for meeting location.

COLUMBUS STAR QUILTERS, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Oct. 3 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 information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oct. 8 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, visit 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. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Through early November, featuring “Out of the Wardrobe: The Clothing of Bartholomew County’s Past,” a curated collection of nearly 70 local outfits spanning 160 years. 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/VISITORS 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 by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 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. The C-119 Aircraft will be open to the public Oct. 12 and the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.

PERCEPTIONS YOGA, MINDFULNESS & ART, 139 State Road 3, Vernon. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The September artist of the month, Daphne Talkington, has always been passionate about the arts, having started her own artistic journey with photography. The closing reception will take place Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at which time final purchases can be made and artwork taken home. Information: perceptionsyoga.org or facebook.com/northvernonyoga.

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. Guild artist exhibition and sale is all-new artwork and a refurbished gallery space. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.

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 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. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hoosier Artist Gallery features the art of Kelly Graham and Kelly Meska during the month of September. Meska creates ceramic works of art that are both beautiful and functional. Graham is a Needle felting artist who finds joy in capturing a little of the character of the animal that she is creating in her pieces. 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, 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, 11 a.m., Oct. 4 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.