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11/05/2024

✨ Celebrate America Recycles Day with art that makes a difference! Join on November 9th for the 18th annual Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show, where nearly 60 talented artists transform scrap materials into stunning creations.

From upcycled masterpieces to works crafted with sustainable materials, each piece celebrates the beauty of reuse and reinvention. Don't miss this juried showcase of art with a purpose! ♻️

10/20/2024

✨ The Columbus, Indiana YES Film Festival celebrates the creativity and diversity of independent film, showcasing the best documentaries, narrative features, and short films.

🎬📽️ Experience screenings at YES Cinema in downtown Columbus—an elegant and welcoming theater known for its mix of blockbuster, classic, foreign, and indie films. Meet the filmmakers during exclusive Q&A sessions throughout the festival!

📅 Fri, Oct 25th - Sun, Oct 27th
📍 YES Cinema, Downtown Columbus
🎟️ Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now!

Photos Courtesy of Yes Film Festival

10/19/2024

🌟 Meet the designers who will bring Exhibit Columbus instillations to life in 2025!

Join us for the 2024 Exhibit Columbus Symposium, happening October 24 & 25 downtown at three key venues, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with all the participants and immerse yourself in the experience.

This year’s Symposium dives into the curatorial theme, Yes, And, exploring how improv and stand-up comedy can bring us closer to each other and our environment. 🎭🌿

And the best part? Registration is FREE! Don’t miss out on this unique experience that blends creativity, connection, and a bit of humor!

Images are courtesy of Hadley Fruits for landmark Columbus and Tony Vasquez, Images shown are of previous exhibitions.

10/08/2024

🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of Ethnic Expo! 🎉
Join us for a weekend celebrating cultures that come together to create a vibrant, welcoming community in Columbus, Indiana! 🌍✨

📅 October 11-12
🕒 11 AM – 10 PM (Friday & Saturday)
📍 Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington Street

Ethnic Expo is one of the largest and most beloved local festivals. Don’t miss out on the food, fun, and festivities as we celebrate 40 years of community and diversity! 🎶🍲

10/01/2024

🌟 Join Heritage Fund for a fun-filled fall afternoon of free activities! Discover how you can help the community foundation create a better Bartholomew County. The fun kicks off at 2 p.m. with youth activities, food trucks, art demos, and much more! 🎨🍔

🎶 Don’t miss our special events:
✨ 4 p.m. Concert on the Library Plaza featuring Miss Americanas, a Taylor Swift tribute band!
✨ 6:30 p.m. Rock The Block Dance Party under InterOculus at Fourth & Washington Streets!

Stay for the whole afternoon and enjoy all the festivities! See you there! 🎉

09/30/2024

👻✨ Join in for a Chilling Weekend at the Haunted Crump Theater!
📅 October 4th, 5th & 6th | Columbus, Indiana

Step into history and experience a weekend full of paranormal encounters at the historic Crump Theater! 👀💀

Special Guests:
⭐️ Dalen & Juwan from TV's Ghost Brothers! Meet these celebrity ghost hunters along with a lineup of fascinating paranormal presenters:

🎤 Featured Presenters:
- Matthew Jackson (Evel Ogilville)**: Crump Theater Investigator
- Bex Atwood: Haunted Photographer
- Liz Newcomb: Medium
- Brian Danhause: Psychic Artist

🔮 Exclusive Events:
- Private Ghost Investigations with the Ghost Brothers (Friday & Saturday, 9 PM–12 AM)
- Special Q&A with Dalen & Juwan on Friday (5–6 PM)
- Paranormal vendors galore!

Dare to explore what’s hidden in the shadows... 🌕👻

Check out the website for full details and ticket info!

09/30/2024

Have you heard about all the events at Viewpoint Books this weekend?? Check it out!

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09/27/2024

What's a little rain! ☔Grab those shoes and enjoy this cool weather we are having! 🏃‍♀️

The Kids Fun Run is ON!!!

We will continue to monitor the weather so continue to check with us! You can still register your kiddos today at The Commons until 4PM then at Mill Race Park from 430-545. The races will start at 6PM – Mill Race Park.

09/23/2024

🎉 Hope Heritage Days 2024 is entering its 56th year! As Bartholomew County’s largest and oldest festival, it’s the ultimate Hoosier celebration. From live music to 125+ food and vendor booths, this autumn festival is uniquely HOPE!

📅 September 27th-29th
🎶 Day 1: Caddo Parish & Dusty Leigh Huston Band
🎶 Day 2: Dirty Laundry, Night Owl Country Band, Jenna Shoaf & Tom Wopat
🎶 Day 3: Banister Family Bluegrass & The Bourbon

Don't miss out on amazing performances, great food, and good vibes! 🌾🎶

09/21/2024

🏃‍♂️ The 12th Annual Mill Race Marathon is almost here! Join in the fun downtown on Sat, Sept 28th for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K starting at 7:30 AM.

🎉 Stick around for the Finish on 4th After Party from 9 AM - 3 PM!
👟 Don’t miss the FREE Kids Fun Run on Fri, Sept 27th at 6 PM in Mill Race Park.

All proceeds benefit the Parks Foundation and Healthy Communities! 🌳💪



Photos courtesy of the Mill Race Marathon

09/20/2024

🍻🎉 It's a carnival like no other! October 5th! Join in for the 7th Annual Corn Maze Beer Fest featuring 110+ breweries scattered across an 11-acre corn maze! For the first time ever, we’re adding distilleries, including 450 North Spirits. Sip unlimited samples as you explore, enjoy live music, and grab tasty bites from local food trucks.

🎭 This year's theme? Mardi Gras! Whether you’re going Elite, VIP, or General Admission, there’s something for everyone.

⏰ Gates open at 11:00 AM and maze access varies based on ticket.
Must be 21+ to attend.

https://tockify.com/visitorscenter/detail/7081/1728140400000

Don’t miss out on this epic day of beer, fun, and adventure!

09/17/2024

🚗✨ Car Show & Free Concert! 🎶

📅 This Saturday
🕒 Car Show: 3 PM - 7 PM
🎤 Free Concert: 7 PM - 9 PM
🎸 Featuring Rick K and The Allnighters

🚗 Got a classic ride? Enter for FREE!
📍 Registration: County Parking Lot (across from the jail)
🕗 8 AM - 1 PM

Note: Vehicles must be registered by 1 PM to participate.

Don’t miss out on a day of cool cars and live music! 🎉

Photos by the Columbus Area Visitors Center and Hadley Fruits for Landmark Columbus Foundation

09/13/2024

🖤 Happy Friday the 13th, Columbus! 🖤 Dare to explore the chilling tales of the Mill Race Monster? This legendary creature has haunted Mill Race Park since the 1970s, and its mystery lives on. Who knows what shadows lurk under the moonlight tonight? 🌕👣Plan your spooky adventure and maybe catch a glimpse... if you dare! 😱

Everyone loves a good ghost story, and 50 years ago, Columbus, Indiana, got its very own urban legend: the Mill Race Monster (cue the spooky music). An urban legend is typically defined as a modern myth or tale, a genre of folklore passed down through generations. But is the Mill Race Monster really...

09/12/2024

🎉 Join in for a day of celebration on Saturday, Sept 14th in Mill Race Park from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm! 🌟 Experience live music with a Colombian Band and Mariachi, explore cultural booths, savor delicious Latino food, enjoy authentic dance performances, arts & crafts, soccer, and so much more! 🎶🌮⚽️Don’t miss out on the fun—bring your friends and family! 🙌❤️

09/10/2024

Have you purchased your ticket yet?

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🎤 This Week: Reeve Carney at Cabaret at The Commons! 🎤

Broadway star Reeve Carney takes the stage this Thursday, September 12 at 7:30 PM to kick off our 10th Anniversary season! Don't miss your chance to experience his incredible performance in an intimate setting.

🌟 Limited tickets are still available! 🌟

📅 Date: September 12, 2024
🕡 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Commons, Columbus, IN

🎟️ Single tickets are on sale now https://www.thecip.org/events/reeve-carney/
Buy the Series and enjoy the entire season of incredible performances!
https://www.thecip.org/event-directory/cabaret/

Series Title Sponsors: Christine & Mike Elwood
Series Co-Sponsors: Victoria Craig Griffin & Christopher Raskob
Community Partners: Visit Columbus, Indiana
Series Media Sponsor: The Republic newspaper
Cabaret Partner: Jorge & Judy Morales
Piano Sponsor: WWA Planning & Investments