Tuesday, Jan. 15
Music & Movement — For 6 and younger, with music, dancing, stories, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
BETA — After school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St., across from Salvation Army church, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Creative builders — For children 12 and younger, build with provided Lego, Duplo, Keva, MagnaTiles, Brown County Public Library, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Novel Bunch book club — For adults, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 2 p.m., free.
Kids crafts and book club — For ages 5 to 12, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 4 p.m., free.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Thursday, Jan. 17
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, donations welcome.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Ready Readers — For 6 to 12 years, with practice reading, exploring, sharing, Brown County Public Library, 2 p.m., free.
Aspiring artist program — For 6 to 12 years, Brown County Public Library, 3 p.m., free.
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.
“Mary Poppins Returns” — Family comedy, fantasy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per child/student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Friday, Jan. 18
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, donations welcome.
Young Artist Show — Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Movement, acupressure for adults — With Gloria Lawson, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 2 to 4 p.m., free. Information/registration: 812-988-2850.
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.
Yoga, acupuncture — With Erica Weddle and Leah Craig, Simply Fitness, 47 E. Main St., 6 to 7 p.m., $21. Information/reservations: squareup.com/store/simply-fitness, 812-343-3560, [email protected] or facebook.com/SIMPLYFITNESS1.
“Mary Poppins Returns” — Family comedy, fantasy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per child/student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold.
Winter Bliss wellness retreat — Multi-day event, with sessions for “renewal, restoration and new year’s dreaming,” Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 7:30 p.m., $124.16 to $175.91, does not include food, lodging. Information: facebook.com/winterblisswellnessretreat or 317-501-9000. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3911889.
Saturday, Jan. 19
Winter Bliss wellness retreat — Multi-day event, with sessions for “renewal, restoration and new year’s dreaming,” Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, all day, $124.16 to $175.91, does not include food, lodging. Information: facebook.com/winterblisswellnessretreat or 317-501-9000. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3911889.
Deserter’s Cave hike: About two miles, lasting about an hour, meets at state park Nature Center, 11 a.m., park 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 or 812-988-7303.
Frosty Trails 5-mile/5K walk/run — State park Recreation Building at end of Rally Campground parking lot, registration 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (5.2-mile race start at 1 p.m., 5K race 1:10 p.m.), $35, includes post-race food and drinks, awards at 3 p.m. Information: [email protected], browncountyymca.org or 812-988-9622. Online registration (by noon Jan.18): browncounty.com/event/frosty-trails-5-mile.
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, donations welcome.
Young Artist Show — Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Barn quilt presentation — With Vicki Howarth, proprietor/artist of American Garden Barn Quilts, Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:20 p.m., free. Information: agbarnquilts.com or 812-988-7303.
Mammal furs — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Mixology 101 — Private spirits workshop with Hard Truth Hills bar manager Taylor Jacks, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, $30 per person, includes cocktail, guided tasting of HTH spirits, workshop with three cocktail styles for vodka, rum and gin, and behind-the-scenes look at the art of distilling. Tickets available at HTH restaurant hostess desk.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 3 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
“Mary Poppins Returns” — Family comedy, fantasy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per child/student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Swing dancing — Beginner-level lessons with Derek and Sara Clifford, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 6 to 7 p.m., open dancing 7 to 8 p.m., $10 per person, includes a cocktail or beer. Tickets available at HTH restaurant hostess desk.
Acoustic concert, ballads — With vocalist Janiece Jaffe and guitarist/collaborator Curtis Cantwell Jackson, Melodeon Hall, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 p.m., $10 suggested donation. Information: 812-988-4418.
Sunday, Jan. 20
Winter Bliss wellness retreat — Multi-day event, with sessions for “renewal, restoration and new year’s dreaming,” Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, all day, $124.16, does not include food, lodging. Information: facebook.com/winterblisswellnessretreat or 317-501-9000. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/3911889.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Nature booth — Tea from plants, Abe Martin Lodge lobby, 10 a.m. to noon, park 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.
Young Artist Show — Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., noon to 4 p.m.
“Mary Poppins Returns” — Family comedy, fantasy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per child/student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold.
Monday, Jan. 21
Birding tour on Salt Creek Trail — For all ages, with David Rupp of Indigo Birding Nature Tours, includes coffee, pastries, meets at Visitors Center downtown, 10:30 a.m., $5, bring binoculars. Information/reservations: browncounty.com
Toddler Time — For 1 to 3 years, with singing, playing, reading, Brown County Public Library, 11 to 11:30 a.m., free
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Trivia — With Tony White, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 6:30 p.m., no cover, teams of 1 to 4 players welcome, winning team gets $20 certificate for food, drinks. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-4323.
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.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Music & Movement — For 6 and younger, with music, dancing, stories, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
BETA — After school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St., across from Salvation Army church, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free.
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 Jan. 23 edition is noon Thursday, Jan. 17. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
