Local Features

Sometimes, local stage director and producer Naomi Fleetwood-Pyle finds new acting talent for her Actor’s Studio On Stage productions just a step away.

Kathy Roemmel took this shot of sunflowers at Henry Breeding Farms while attending the Reeves Pulley Festival. Coincidentally, it was also Ukrainian Independence Day.

Brad Stinebring took this photo of first indications of fall color reflected in the water of Grandview Lake.

Jim Arthur photographed this luna moth on a mum in his front yard on Sept. 5.

Rachel Allen captured this shot of nature while fishing on family vacation in Upper Peninsula Michigan.

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Heather Stillabower took this picture of a butterfly on flowers at her home on Aug. 1.

Karen Porter photographed these blossoms during a walk around Columbus.

JoAnn Ferguson took this shot of colorful Row houses at the cruise port in Cork, Ireland.

We’ve scared up a few Halloween-oriented options in south-central Indiana for you during the month for a little fright-night fun.

• When Darkness Falls, Cera Sports Park and Campground, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Haunted trail through the woods every Friday and Saturday in October, 8 to 11 p.m. $15 per ticket, with no lights Blackout Nights this Friday and Nov. 2. $25 per person.
• Sammy’s Ghost House, for children at Cera Sports Park and Campground, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Held 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $5 per ticket.
• The Haunting at Shireman Homestead, 7060 W. County Road 200N a few miles west of Columbus. Cheryl Moore has built a reputation for mixing fear and fun, with everything through the years ranging from a headless horseman to children’s activities to a petting zoo. Information: Facebook page for Shireman Homestead.
• kidscommons Haunted Museum, 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 309 Washington St. in downtown Columbus. Here’s the message at kidscommons.org: “Enter through the secret door and try to escape the Other World. The night will include button eyes, jumping mice, mango smoothies and slugs, and much, much more!” Sound like fun? Ages 4 and older. $18 Member Child/$9 Member Adult. $24 General Admission Child/$12 General Admission Adult.
• The Graveyard Stompers concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Crump Theatre, 425 Third St. in downtown Columbus. The band for just this time of year when “The Monster Mash” is just not enough for your Halloween bash. Featuring costumes and more. Tickets: $15 and up: eventbrite.com/d/in—columbus/the-crump-theatre/
• Haunted History: Downtown’s Paranormal Past Tour, 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at seven locations in downtown Columbus as part of a self-guided tour coordinated by the Bartholomew County Historical Society. Information and $20 tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-history-downtowns-paranormal-past-tour-tickets-1026566918287?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
• Indianapolis’ Haunted History Tour by CircleCityTalk.com, various locations with this promotional line: “From unsolved murders to tragic accidents, you’ll hear the true stories that led to these reported Indianapolis hauntings.” Information and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indianapolis-haunted-history-tour-by-circlecitytalkcom-tickets-1021257266977?aff=erellivmlt