Tuesday, April 9
Music and Movement — For children 6 and younger, story time with music, dancing, more, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m., 4 p.m., free.
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, 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, April 10
Creative Builders — For ages 12 and younger, build with provided Lego, Duplo, Keva, Magna Tiles, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
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.
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 — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician 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, April 11
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 — Reading practice for children ages 6 to 12, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 2 to 2:45 p.m., free.
Aspiring Artists — Led by Cassidy Sevier, for children 6 to 12 to learn and create arts and crafts in a social homeschool setting, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 4 p.m., free.
Euchre tournament — Card games last about 1.5 hours, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 6:30 p.m., free, prize is 19th Hole gift certificate. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-4323.
“Footloose” — Brown County High School spring musical based on the 1980s Kevin Bacon movie, high school auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 7 p.m., $5 at the door for students, $7 for adults, kids 3 and younger admitted free, advance-sale tickets available at high school office, cake-and-autograph reception after show for anyone who purchased tickets in advance. See story on page A1.
“Green Book” — Dramatic biography, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
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.
Story Slam — 5-minute storytelling competition based on the theme “Fish out of water,” organized by the Nashville Arts & Entertainment Commission and Brown County Radio Hour, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Brown County Inn, 53 State Road 46 East, see rules at browncountyhour.com/home/story.
Friday, April 12
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.
Rattlesnake feeding — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., entrance fee applies.
Junior High Lock-in — Brown County Junior High School, 3 to 10 p.m., $25.
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.
Piano concert and wine tasting — Celebrating the Brown County History Center’s fifth anniversary, featuring pianists Ji Hyun Kim and Mark DeZwaan, tasting at 6 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m., History Center, 90 E. Gould St., free, donations welcome.
Family Game Night— With snacks, Masonic Lodge, 19 Artist Drive, 6:30 p.m., free, all are welcome.
“Footloose” — Brown County High School spring musical based on the 1980s Kevin Bacon movie, high school auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 7 p.m., $5 at the door for students, $7 for adults, kids 3 and younger admitted free, advance-sale tickets available at high school office, early admission into auditorium for anyone who purchased tickets in advance. See story on page A1.
Cari Ray’s —”For A Song” series, “laid-back” music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: chateauthomas.com/event-listing or 812-988-8500.
Asleep at the Wheel — Texas country concert with Ray Benson and full band, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold.
The Sean Lamb Band — Live music, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Information: browncountyinn.com or 800-772-5249.
Saturday, April 13
Drawing workshop — With Rena Brouwer, focusing on shapes, forms and patterns, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., noon to 4 p.m., $58.50 per guild member or $65 per non-member. Registration/information: bcartguild.org or 812-988-6185
Earth Day painting demonstration — With artist Patricia Rhoden-Bartels, kids ages 5 to 16 paint along, for first 15 signed up, materials provided, vista at state park Nature Center, set up at 1 p.m., paint at 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies, part of Arts In The Parks program. Register at park office or Nature Center: 812-988-5240.
Hoosier woodpeckers — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., entrance fee applies.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
“Footloose” — Brown County High School spring musical based on the 1980s Kevin Bacon movie, high school auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 7 p.m., $5 at the door for students, $7 for adults, kids 3 and younger admitted free, advance-sale tickets available at high school office, wear your favorite ’80s outfit. See story on page A1.
Mel Chance and the Mizfits — Live music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
Shimmy and Shake — All-ages show, with Different Drummer Belly Dancers, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $15/$13/$10, belly and flamenco, cabaret to tribal, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold.
Past Tense — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.
The Sean Lamb Band — Live music, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Nature booth — Mammal furs, Abe Martin Lodge lobby, 10 a.m. to noon, park entrance fee applies.
Spring therapy walk — Led by certified forest therapy guide Rachel Ellenson, T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $32.50, reservation required. Reservations: quietearthft.com.
25th annual Victorian Tea — Theme “Entertaining with Silver in the Victorian Era,” Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, doors open at 12:30 p.m. for shopping with vendors, tea served at 2 p.m. followed by program, includes favors, raffle, door prizes and contests for “best tea attire” and “best hat,” $37, reservation required. Reservations: [email protected] or 812-988-4609.
Earth Day painting demonstration — With artist Patricia Rhoden-Bartels, kids ages 5 to 16 paint along, materials provided, Singing Winds Visitor Center, T.C. Steele State Historic Site, set up at 1 p.m., paint at 2 p.m., for first 15 children to register at site office.
“Footloose” — Brown County High School spring musical based on the 1980s Kevin Bacon movie, high school auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 2 p.m., $5 at the door for students, $7 for adults, kids 3 and younger admitted free, advance-sale tickets available at high school office, 25-percent meal discount at Casa Del Sol for anyone who shows a flier from the show to their server. See story on page A1.
“Green Book” — Dramatic biography, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Soup Bowl — Benefit for Mother’s Cupboard community kitchen, with live music, silent auction, The Seasons Lodge Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, 5 to 7 p.m., $25 per person, includes buffet of soups and hand-thrown bowl by local artisan, $5 for children younger than 12 without artisan bowl.
Monday, April 15
Toddler Time — For ages 1 to 3 to sing, play, read and learn, Brown County Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon, 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.
Live Trivia — All ages, with Tony White, teams of up to four players, 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 Salt Creek Golf Retreat, State Road 46 East, 6:30 to 8 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.
Tuesday, April 16
Conservation Field Day — Hike and programs about invasive species management, improving soil and building wildlife habitat, Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve, 4255 State Road 45, Trevlac, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., pack snacks, water and a picnic lunch, free for Sycamore Land Trust members, suggested donation of $5 per person for non-members or $10 per family. Registration: sycamorelandtrust.org/events or 812-988-2211.
Music and Movement — For children 6 and younger, story time with music, dancing, more, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m., 4 p.m., free.
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, 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.
Smartphone Q&A — Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 4 p.m., free.
Wednesday, April 17
Creative Builders — For 12 and younger, build with provided Lego, Duplo, Keva, Magna Tiles, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
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.
Career Resource Center open house — 5:30 to 7 p.m., CRC of Brown County, 246 E. Main St., free.
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 — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
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 April 17 edition is noon Thursday, April 11. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
