Tuesday, Dec. 19
Brown County Archives open — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., second floor, 1 to 4 p.m.
BETA — For youth, BETA teen center, upstairs at 45 S. Jefferson St., 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.
Helmsburg Elementary concert — Brown County High School auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, 6 to 7 p.m., free.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Holiday Cafe — With hot chocolate, cookies, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 1 to 5 p.m., free. Information: 812-988-2850.
Teen Time — Hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books, do homework, with snack, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 3 to 5 p.m. Information: 812-988-2850.
Sprunica Elementary concert — Brown County High School auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, 6 p.m., free.
Celtic Advent service — Includes reflection, meditation, candle lighting and prayers, with piano, organ and harpsichord music played by Adrienne Shipley, St. David’s Episcopal Church, state roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom, 6 p.m., free. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1038.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Brown County Archives open — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., second floor, 1 to 4 p.m.
Gospel music jam and sing — Sing, play or listen, Country Gospel Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone, 6 p.m.
The Longest Night — Non-denominational Christian service to lift spirits, Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 S. Jefferson St., music at 6:30 p.m., service at 7 p.m. Information: 812-988-4666.
“The Star” — Animated movie, rated PG, 86 minutes, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $5 per child/student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555
Friday, Dec. 22
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.
The Indiana Boys — Bluegrass and Americana, Chateau Thomas Winery, Coachlight Square, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: chateauthomas.com or 812-988-8500.
Home Made Jam band — Rock/soul/funk, dancing, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 7 to 11 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
“Believe: A Brown County Christmas” — Holiday variety show, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per student, 10 and younger free with adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Kolton on acoustic — 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: 812-988-7888 or saltcreekgolf.com.
Steve Fulton — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food sold, under-21 seating available. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Saturday, Dec. 23
Photos with Santa — For children and pets, with some photo props and costumes, letters for Santa accepted, Boots N Bling, 225 S Van Buren St., Suite D, noon to 6 p.m., free, pet food or monetary donations requested for Brown and Johnson county animal shelters. Information: 317-474-7887.
Hoosier woodpeckers — Guided program followed by indoor bird watching, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Robbie Bowden & Carolyn Dutton — Folk/Americana, Chateau Thomas Winery, Coachlight Square, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: chateauthomas.com or 812-988-8500.
“Believe: A Brown County Christmas” — Holiday variety show, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per student, 10 and younger free with adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
South of 44 — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: 812-988-7888 or saltcreekgolf.com.
DERAILED band — Rock music, Christmas party, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Sunday, Dec. 24
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Brown County Archives open — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., second floor, 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 27
World of Magic holiday shows — With Rich Hill and The Crescent Circus from New Orleans,family-friendly, juggling, balancing and illusions, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $22.50 per adult, $19.50 per student/senior/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Teen Time — Hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books, do homework, with snack, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 3 to 5 p.m. Information: 812-988-2850.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Get on the calendar: Something to Do is for events that include art, music, dancing, cards, movies and other live entertainment. The deadline to make the Dec. 27 edition is noon Wednesday, Dec. 20. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
