Tuesday, Sept. 18
Music and movement story time — For children 6 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
Family story time — Educational stories and crafts based on a weekly theme, Brown County Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon, free.
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. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Bluegrass festival, Uncle Pen Days — Family-friendly bluegrass music by Chris Jones, Karl Shiflett, Blue Mafia, Larry Stephenson, Danny Paisley, Sideline, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys and ClayBank, Bill Monroe Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., $25 or $130 for four-day pass; bring lawn chairs; food, vendors, camping and cabins available. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3211851. Information/reservations: beanblossom.us, 812-988-6422.
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.
Endangered animals — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
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.
Open mic — Brown County Inn’s Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, hosted by musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, food and drinks sold.
Thursday, Sept. 20
Bluegrass festival, Uncle Pen Days — Family-friendly bluegrass music, with Michael Cleveland, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Junior Sisk, Feller and Hill, Dave Adkins, Kevin Prater, Trinity River Blue Highway, and Steve Gulley, Bill Monroe Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., $30; bring lawn chairs; food, vendors, camping and cabins available. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3211851. Information/reservations: beanblossom.us, 812-988-6422.
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.
Hands on History — Pioneer activities for children ages 8 to 12, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., 1 to 4 p.m., $5 per child. Registration (required): browncountyhistorycenter.org or 812-988-2377.
Ready Readers — For ages 6 to 12 to practice reading skills, Brown County Public Library, 2 to 2:45 p.m., free.
Wild edibles — Guided hike from state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., entrance fee applies.
Homeschool arts and crafts — For ages 6 to 12, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 4 p.m., free.
Teen homework, tutoring — With volunteers from the literacy coalition, library staff available, lower level, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., free.
Jazz, swing, blues music — 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.
Friday, Sept. 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., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Bluegrass festival, Uncle Pen Days — Family-friendly bluegrass music, with Doyle Lawson, Russell Moore, David Davis, Flashback, Band of Ruhks, Darrell Webb Band, Tommy Brown, Hammertowne and The Grascals, Bill Monroe Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., $35; bring lawn chairs; food, vendors, camping and cabins available. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3211851. Information/reservations: beanblossom.us, 812-988-6422.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1696.
Amanda Webb band — Memphis blues, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Platinum Girls — All-ages musical comedy, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per student/senior/military, beer, wine and snacks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Karaoke — 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.
Zion Crossroads — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold, outdoor seating available. Information: browncountyinn.com or 800-772-5249.
Saturday, Sept. 22
Bluegrass festival, Uncle Pen Days — Family-friendly bluegrass music, with Larry Sparks, Paul Williams, Bobby Osborne, Larry Cordle, Audie Blaylock, Ralph Stanley II, Rickey Wasson and Flatt Lonesome, Bill Monroe Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., $35; bring lawn chairs; food, vendors, camping and cabins available. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3211851. Information/reservations: beanblossom.us, 812-988-6422.
Cardboard boat competition — Sweetwater Beach, 10:30 a.m., Brown County Parks and Recreation fundraiser.
Feed the birds — State park Nature Center, 11 a.m., entrance fee applies.
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.
Radical reptiles — State park Nature Center, 1 p.m., entrance fee applies.
Rattlesnake walk — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., entrance fee applies.
Acre Brothers — Concert, Pavilion at Village Green, Main and Jefferson streets, 5 p.m., free, lawn chairs suggested. Information: Tim Meyer, 317-442-3047.
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.
Cari Ray and the Shakey Legs — Blues and folk music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Platinum Girls — All-ages musical comedy, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per student/senior/military, beer, wine and snacks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Dan Kirk Band — 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.
Paul Bertsch Duo — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Sunday, Sept. 23
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Meet a snake — State park Abe Martin Lodge, 10 a.m. to noon, entrance fee applies.
Farmers market — Brown County Inn parking lot, state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.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.
String season — “Messy” craft, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., entrance fee applies.
Platinum Girls — All-ages musical comedy, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per student/senior/military, beer, wine and snacks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Monday, Sept. 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.
Bouncing Babies — For ages 2 and younger, singing, playing, reading, Brown County Public Library, 11:30 to noon, free.
Lunch and play — Children 5 and younger play while caregivers chat, toys and books provided, bring lunch, Brown County Public Library, noon to 1 p.m., free.
Line dance lessons — With Billy Crase, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $6. Information: 812-988-8636.
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 Sept. 26 edition is noon Thursday, Sept 20. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
