Friday, Sept. 23
Bean Blossom farmers market — St. David’s Episcopal Church parking lot, state roads 45 and 135 North, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com/beanblossomfarmersmarket.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 6 p.m.
Hawk, Falcons and Owls — Live raptor program, state park Nature Center, 6 p.m., gate fee applies.
Dave Miller — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46E, 6 to 8 p.m. Information: 812-988-7888.
Impasse — Rock music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m. Information: 812-988-8500 or chateauthomas.com/index.php/events.
“The 4th Dimension: Four decades/four genres” — ’50s through ’80s, rock, pop, country and blues; starring Jenn Cristy, Eric Brown, Kaci Bays and Alex Flores; Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m.; $20.50 per adult, $18.50 per student/senior/military; concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Uncle Pen Days Festival — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, Bean Blossom, four days of bands, music workshops, jam sessions, camping and food, $25 to $35 daily or $105 for all days. Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Saturday, Sept. 24
BucCornEar Festival fundraiser — Pirates, popcorn and fire safety celebration, with car show, burning house demonstration, pirate village, power line safety demonstration by SCI-REMC, games, contests and food for a donation, Jackson Township Fire Station, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission. Information: 812-988-6201, [email protected]; facebook.com/buccornear.
Feed the birds — State park Nature Center, 9 a.m., gate fee applies.
Quaff N Brew Beer School — Includes tour of downtown Big Woods brew house, lesson on beer making and samples, 60 Molly Lane, 10 a.m., $5. Information: 812-988-6000 or bigwoodsbeer.com.
Old Settlers Reunion — Food, vendors, antique displays, bring chairs, blankets and picnics, History Center and Pioneer Village, Gould Street, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Farm-to-Fifth Tours — Learn about whiskey’s role in history and see the process to make it, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 E. Old State Road 46, Gnaw Bone, every hour 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5. Information: bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
Dave Miller — Live music at Appleworks in Trafalgar, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Comedy Cabaret on Strings” — 20-minute variety show in outdoor Melchior Marionette Theatre, free popcorn, west side of South Van Buren Street, $5; free for kids younger than 2, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Information: 800-849-4853 or melchiormarionettes.com.
Native American artifacts — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Lake Strahl nature hike — From lake’s parking lot, 3 p.m., gate fee applies.
Stone Head Nature Preserve exploration — Self-guided tour, socializing, House at Stone Head, State Road 135 South at Bellsville Pike, 3 to 5 p.m., picnic 5 to 6:30 p.m., bring a side dish to share and beverage, donations welcome.
PARTake art workshop — Fun with Florals led by M.K. Watkins, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 3 to 5 p.m., $40 includes glass of wine, refreshments and instruction. Registration: artalliancebrowncounty.org/events/9-partake, 812-340-8781 or 812-837-9607.
Dave Miller — Live music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Euchre — Sycamore Valley Center, 746 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds, 6 p.m.
Fistful of Bacon — Live music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m. Information: 812-988-8500 or chateauthomas.com/index.php/events.
“RESPECT: The Women of Rock ‘n Soul” — Live music revue starring Jenn Cristy, Jamie Taylor and Brandi Nicole, dancing encouraged, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $18.50 per student/senior/military $20.50 per adult, concessions, local beer, wine and other drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Family and friends trivia — State park Nature Center, 8 p.m., gate fee applies.
Uncle Pen Days Festival — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, Bean Blossom; four days of bands, music workshops, jam sessions, camping and food; $25 to $35 daily or $105 for all days. Information: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Feed the birds — State park Nature Center, 9 a.m., gate fee applies.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The White Lightning Boys — Live music at bluegrass brunch, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46E, noon to 3 p.m., brunch served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dave Miller — Live music at Appleworks in Trafalgar, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Family Fall Fling — Literacy festival with games, treats, stories, sing-alongs and books for a donation, parking lot/lower level of Brown County Public Library, noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday market — Indiana RedBarn, 71 Parkview Road off 46 East, noon to 5 p.m., with produce, cinnamon rolls, barbecue, canned pickles and jams, art, beaded jewelry, tie-dyed goods, knitted and crocheted items, honey, butters and personal care items.
Hummingbird program — State park Nature Center, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
Leaf I.D. bingo — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Coffee Cabaret (choir pictured above) — To support high school show choir, with singing, dancing, silent auction, coffee and dessert, Brown County High School auditorium, 4 p.m., $10 per adult, $8 per student/senior; free for children 5 and younger. Silent auction starts at 3:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com/browncountychoirs.
“Kubo and the Two Strings” — Animated family movie, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Turtle talk — State park Nature Center, 10 a.m., gate fee applies.
Brown County Archives open — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., second floor, 1 to 4 p.m.
Owl program — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Euchre — Sycamore Valley Center, 746 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: hobnobcornerrestaurant.com or 812-988-4114.
Get on the calendar: Something to Do is for events that include music, dancing, cards, movies and other live entertainment. The deadline to make the Sept. 28 edition is noon Thursday, Sept. 22. Email [email protected] or call Carol at the Brown County Democrat at 812-988-2221.
