Go! Guide Oct. 13 – The Republic

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Oct. 13, 20, 27; Storytime, 1 p.m., Oct. 13; Teen Thursgame, 1 p.m., Oct. 13; Game Time, 3 p.m., Oct. 13, 20, 27; American Sign Language chat/practice, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 20, 27; Messy Art!, 11 a.m., Oct. 14; Teen Cozy Read-In, 1 p.m., Oct. 14; Origami Workshop, 4 p.m., Oct. 14, 28; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Oct. 17; Guided Tour of City Cemetery at Donner Park, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 17; Storytime, 6 p.m., Oct. 17; Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Oct. 18, 25; Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 18, 25; Patio Playdate, 11 a.m., Oct. 18, 25; Storytime with Megan, 4 p.m., Oct. 18; Teen STEAM: Geocaching, 4 p.m., Oct. 18; Storytime with Megan, 5 p.m., Oct. 18; Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas, 6 p.m., Oct. 18; Whatever the Weather Storytime & Playdate, 10 a.m., Oct. 19, 26; Quiet Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 19; Kids Yoga Ages 5-8, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19; Storytime with Megan, 5 p.m., Oct. 19; Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 20; French Storytime, 4 p.m., Oct. 20; Teen Template, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 21; Teen Pizza Party Society, 3 p.m., Oct. 22; Teen Spooky Book Club at Viewpoint, 4:30 p.m., Oct. 24; Family STEAM Night-Pumpkin Science!, 6 p.m., Oct. 24; Kids Yoga Ages 2-4, 10 a.m., Oct. 25; Teen STEAM: Flying Tea Bags and Tea Lead Readings, 4 p.m., Oct. 25; Fall-oween Festival, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 26; Teen Fall-O-Ween Fete, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 26; Storytime and Playdate with the Historical Society, 1 p.m., Oct. 27; Teen One-Shot RPG: Monster of the Week, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 27; Teen NaNoWriMo Information Session and Workshop, 4 p.m., Oct. 28; Teen DIY: Zombie Dolls.

Music and theater

PRAIRIE CREEK, 6 to 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Prairie Creek. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.

ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22; 12:30 p.m., Oct. 16, 23, Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St., Hope. When the Colonel needs Elvis to perform a private show to get his Vegas debts forgiven, Elvis is nowhere to be found. What happens next is an accidentally hysterical plan to ensure the show will go on even though Elvis has left the building. Tickets are $35 and include meal with drink and dessert plus show. Friday and Saturday shows: doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., and show at 7 p.m. Sunday shows: doors open at 12:30 p.m., meal at 1 p.m., and show at 2 p.m.

FALL CONCERT, 2 to 4 p.m., Oct. 16, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Fall concert by the Columbus City Band. Free admission.

ORGAN CONCERT, 7 p.m., Oct. 21, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Organ concert by organist Daniel Mau, playing the Dobson Pipe Organ. Free and open to the public.

[emailprotected]: Robert Cart, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 21, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Robert Cart (flute) and Starla Raley (piano) will perform a free concert including works by Lili Boulanger, Luis Barroso, Valerie Coleman, Eugene Ysaye, and Aaron Copland. Donations are encouraged. For more information, contact the church office at 812-372-2851.

THE ANDREWS STRINGS STUDIO FALL RECITAL, 6 to 7 p.m., Oct. 27, Bartholomew County Sheriffs Department, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us for the fall recital with the students of Laura Andrews, with The Andrews Strings Studio. Presenting solos and group music. Youth of all ages.

YESFEST, 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 28, 29, 30, YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Shorts, documentaries, feature films and more at the venue supporting nonprofit Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center. Information and tickets: yescinema.org and yesfilmfestival.com

Talks, lectures,

classes

JULIANE WOLF, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Oct. 20, The Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Free lecture open to the public by guest architect Juliane Wolf of Studio Gang in the auditorium. Visit studiogang.com/people/juliane-wolf for more information about Juliane Wolf.

SENIOR PROJECT-KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AGAINST DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 25, YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Dr. Lou Profeta (www.louisprofeta.com) is a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of drug and alcohol abuse. He will speak at YES Cinema to help educate our community on these dangers. He recommends juniors, seniors or older to attend. Tickets are available now. Email [emailprotected] if you would like to attend.

Sports, exercise,

wellness

PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 13, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Princesses age 4-12, dress as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies and skate with Hamilton Centers princess. $20, limited to 15 princesses. To register, call (812) 376-2686 or visit columbusparksandrec.com.

SLED HOCKEY DROP IN, 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Oct. 25, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Sled hockey is an adaptation of ice hockey which uses an open frame sled for players to sit on and move around the ice. Players use two smaller sticks instead of one long stick. Sled hockey is a sport for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Join us for this weekly drop-in, learning the basics of sled hockey. No experience is necessary and all equipment, including helmets and gloves will be provided. Cost is $10.

POLIDOR 5K RUN/WALK, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Oct. 29, St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Annual 5K Run/Walk held to raise money for the ALFA program in Northern Haiti. This is a partnership project between the Friends of Haiti from St. Bartholomew Parish and our friends in Limonade, Haiti. This effort 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. A meal of rice and beans will be served after the race. 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 Librarys StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to feature Amaras Farm by JaNay Brown-Wood 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: American Sign Language Chat/Practice, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 13, 20, 27; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m., Oct. 13; Dr. Chris Walker Discusses Civil War Markers, 10 a.m., Oct. 15; Cbus Chess Crew, 2 p.m., Oct. 15; Guided Tour of City Cemetery at Donner Park, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 17; Columbus Viewfinders, 6 p.m., Oct. 17; Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas, 6 p.m., Oct. 18; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Oct. 24; All Bookd Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 25.

IMPRINT FALL FESTIVAL 2022, 1 to 4 p.m., Oct. 15, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Free family event. Bringing families with children of all abilities together for a refreshing fall day at the park. Bounce houses, petting zoo, hayride, cotton candy, games, face painting, and El Taco Azteca food truck.

HALLOWEEN FALL FEST, 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 22, Donner Park, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Join Columbus Parks and Recreation at Donner Park for a family fun and take a trip down the Donner Trick-Or-Treat Trail. Think your costume is the best? Stick around for our annual costume contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Register at the Parks and Rec Booth! Also, dress up your furry friend and join us for the costume contest! There will be prizes for the top 3 furry friends who look the best strutting their stuff during the pet parade.

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 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), and Oct. 8 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. 15 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, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 5 and the first Saturday of each month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn at [emailprotected] with questions.

GRACES TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Nov. 13 and the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Drive-in free meal as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue. Tables are available for walk-ups.

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. 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, 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 from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. The Research Center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow the Facebook page Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center for updated information.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 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. Free admission. 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, 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, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-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.

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, noon-4 p.m. Fridays or by appointment. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events and collaborations with Columbus arts and cultural organizations. 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. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. Information: 812-988-4609, [emailprotected], 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. 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.

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Go! Guide Oct. 13 - The Republic