Tuesday, Aug. 21
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1 to 3 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
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.
Family game night — Rising Hope Baptist Church, 1267 Old State Road 46, 6:30 p.m., food provided. Information: [email protected].
Thursday, Aug 23
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Bean Blossom Blues Festival — Bill Monroe Music Park, Bean Blossom. Jamming with The 1-4-5s, 4 to 7 p.m., pavilion bar stage, bring instruments; 7 to 10 p.m. Larkin Poe, Jason Ricci and the Bad Kind, main stage. Advance tickets $65 per adult for weekend, $25 Thursday, $35 Friday, $45 Saturday; at the gate $70 weekend, $25 Thursday, $35 Friday, $45 Saturday; ages 10 to 15 $22.50 weekend, $12.50 Friday, $20 Saturday. Information: beanblossomblues.com.
Jazz, swing, blues — With violinist Carolyn Dutton and guitarist David Gulyas, Out of the Ordinary restaurant, 61 S. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: outoftheo.com or 812-778-9730.
Roger Banister — Country and folk rock, Big Woods Pizza Co., 44 N. Van Buren St., 7 to 9 p.m. Information: bigwoodsrestaurants.com or 812-988-6004.
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” — Fred Rogers biography, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Friday, Aug. 24
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Bean Blossom Farmers market — St. David’s Episcopal Church parking area, state roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: beanblossomfarmersmarket.org or 812-988-1038.
Bean Blossom Blues Festival — Bill Monroe Music Park, Bean Blossom. Harmonica Masters & Pros Showcase, Jason Ricci, Hippy Hill stage, 4 p.m.; main stage: Big Al and the Heavyweights 5:30 p.m., Jason Ricci and the Bad Kind 7 p.m., Welch Ledbetter Connection 9 p.m. Advance tickets $65 per adult for weekend, $35 Friday, $45 Saturday; at the gate $70 weekend, $35 Friday, $45 Saturday; ages 10 to 15 $22.50 weekend, $12.50 Friday, $20 Saturday. Information: beanblossomblues.com.
Village Art Walk — Participating galleries with programs, show openings, music, refreshments and restaurant specials, downtown Nashville, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: villageartwalk.com.
Artist’s reception — For “Art from a Creative Mind” by Sally Greeno, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., 4 to 7 p.m.
Artist’s reception — For “Sandy Whiskers: A Whimsical Menagerie” by animal caricaturist Perry Couch, Ascension Fine Arts, 61 W. Main St., 4 to 7 p.m.
Lory Winford — Pastel artist demonstration, HeresHome Studio, 15 N. Johnson St., 4 to 7 p.m.
Guitar duo — Hoosier Artist Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St., 4 to 7 p.m.
Lucas Fain — Jazz piano, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St. 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.
Cari Ray & The Shakey Legs — Blues and folk music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Hoosier Harmony — Musical revue for all ages, songs by Indiana-born songwriters, with the Nettle Creek Players, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $19.50 per adult, $18.50 per senior/military, $7.50 per student/child. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Spare Change Band — 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m., no cover. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-7888.
Saturday, Aug. 25
Sippin’ Trip — Guided tour with samples, shuttle to Brown County Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Hard Truth Hills, Chateau Thomas Winery, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m., $55, includes packed lunch, souvenir and goodie bag. Information/reservations: browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.
Bean Blossom Blues Festival — Bill Monroe Music Park, Bean Blossom. Musical Talent Contest check-in 1 to 2 p.m., Hippy Hill stage; main stage: 3:30 p.m. Gene Deer, 5:30 p.m. Bernard Allison, 7:30 p.m. Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, 9:30 p.m. Danielle Nicole Band; pavilion bar stage: 5, 7, 9 p.m. Gracie Curran & the High Falutin’ Band. Advance tickets $65 per adult for weekend, $45 Saturday; at the gate $70 weekend, $45 Saturday; ages 10 to 15 $22.50 weekend, $20 Saturday. Information: beanblossomblues.com.
Weaving workshop — Learn about willow basketry from fourth-generation weaver Viki Graber while making a trivet, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., supplies provided, free. Information/registration (required): 812-988-2850.
pARTake workshop — Acrylic painting of misty lake scenes with Anabel Hopkins, Brown County Community Foundation, 209 N. Van Buren St., 2 to 4 p.m., $40. Information/registration: artalliancebrowncounty.org/event/partake or 812-340-8781.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Dance lessons, country band — Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, doors open at 6 p.m., dance lessons at 6:30 p.m., house band at 7:30 p.m., $8 cover until 9 p.m., food available for sale. Information: 812-988-8636.
Dan Kirk Band — 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m., no cover.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Sippin’ Trip — Guided tour with samples, shuttle to Brown County Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Hard Truth Hills, Chateau Thomas Winery, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m., $55 includes packed lunch, souvenir and goodie bag.
Hoosier Harmony — Musical revue for all ages, songs by Indiana-born songwriters, with the Nettle Creek Players, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m., $19.50 per adult, $18.50 per senior/military, $7.50 per student/child. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Studio opening reception — Red Shed Studio, featuring the work of the late Norman Vincent Ulrey and paintings once owned by the late Onya LaTour, 1403 N. Jackson Branch Ridge Road, 1 to 6 p.m. Information: 812-988-4792 or redshedstudioart.com.
Monday, Aug. 27
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Line dance lessons — With Billy Crase, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $6.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1 to 3 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
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 Aug. 29 edition is noon Thursday, Aug. 23. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
