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12/02/2024

🎄✨ The Bartholomew County Historical Society's annual Christmas Tree Exhibition is here! ✨🎄On view now through December 21, each tree tells a unique story, featuring themes from mid-century modern to classic farmhouse charm.

🕰️ December Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Special Hours: Open until 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 5, during A Not So Silent Night! 🎅 Stop by to see Santa and his reindeer!

Don’t miss this festive celebration of creativity and holiday spirit! 🎁✨

11/21/2024

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11/18/2024

What do Napoleon Dynamite, BOOMER, the Indiana Pacers mascot, and a vintage 1934 REO Speedwagon have in common? They will ALL be at The Commons for the Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards THIS weekend! 🎉

Check out the full schedule below:

🎶 Who’s Hoo Awards Pre-Concert 🎶
📅 Friday, November 22, 7:00 PM
Kick off the awards weekend with amazing live performances by:
- The Grace Scott Band
- Sticktight
- Night Owl Country Band (your host band!)
- The Bourbon Britches

✨ Who’s Hoo Awards Red Carpet Event ✨
📅 Saturday, November 23, 3:30 PM
Don’t miss the star-studded Red Carpet experience featuring:

🎥 Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite himself!)
🏀 BOOMER, the Indiana Pacers mascot
🚗 A vintage 1934 REO Speedwagon
📸 Snap photos and meet the stars before the main event!
🎤 Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards Show 🎤
📅 Saturday, November 23, 5:00 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music featuring performances by:
- Jenna Shoaf
- Andrew Dean
- Jaycee Lynne
- Trent Prewitt Music
- Graveyard Pete and the New Appalachian Sound
- Rylee Nicholson Music
- Sarah Ashley
- Amy Jo
- Dawn Rix

It’s going to be an exciting weekend—don’t miss out! 🎸 Photos Courtesy of the Who's Hoo Country Music Awards. Grab your tickets!

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!