Tuesday, April 30
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/event/a-look-back-in-time-walking-village-history-tour/all 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, May 1
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.
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.
"They Shall Not Grow Old" — WWI documentary, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., free, in partnership with the Center for Rural Engagement and IU Cinema, beer, wine, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Thursday, May 2
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.
Euchre tournament — 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, prize is 19th Hole gift certificate. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-4323.
"The Hummingbird Project" — Thriller, rated R, 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.
Writer-In-The-Round — Singer-songwriters sharing songs and stories, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., dinner sold until 9 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Acrylic pouring — Create art on canvas without brushes, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 1 to 3 p.m., $40, reservation required. Information: 812-340-8781 or facebook.com/PournMore.
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.
Tribute concert — Dedicated to retirees of Brown County schools, Brown County High School auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 5 p.m., free dinner at 4 p.m. in cafeteria, free concert admission, donations accepted for PTO Organization Council. Performers include Matt Finley, Daniel Lyng, Kristi Billings, Jeff Foster, Nate Tipton, Carri Harris Spires and Shannon Harris, John Whitcomb and his band; and student musicians Eli deWeerdt, Adelyn Roush, Katiana Richardson, Francesca Mata, Nicole Prosch and Alayna Jacobus.
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.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Brown Bike restaurant, 110 N. Van Buren St, 6 to 8 p.m.
An Evening with Riders In The Sky — Grammy-winning, American Western music and comedy group, all-ages show, Brown County Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., $42.50 reserved front/center seat, $39.50 general admission, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
The Acre Brothers — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 800-772-5249.
Saturday, May 4
Plant sale — By the Brown County Garden Club, with plants, garden art and antique tools, Brown County IGA parking lot, Hawthorne Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Morel Mushroom Festival — All day, Brown County State Park, tea time at 10 a.m., mushroom talk at 11 a.m., morel sale starting at 1 p.m., mushroom hike at 2 p.m., "Mushrooms and Mash" starting at 6 p.m. featuring music by the Indiana Boys and Grass Hound, s’mores fire pit open and craft time from 6 to 9 p.m., kids’ morel hunt at 7 p.m., $5 per person in advance, $10 day of event, kids 12 and under admitted free. Tickets: browncounty.com/store.
Sippin’ Trip — Guided tour from Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., with samples, shuttle to Brown County Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Hard Truth Hills, Chateau Thomas Winery, 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m., $55, includes packed lunch. Information/reservations: browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.
Spring Blossom Parade — Sponsored by the Brown County Lions Club, 11 a.m., downtown Nashville, followed by free children’s games and the sale of pulled pork sandwiches on West Main Street.
Acrylic pouring — Create art on canvas without brushes, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 1 to 3 p.m., $40, reservation required. Information: 812-340-8781 or facebook.com/PournMore.
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.
Woodworking event — Benefitting Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, Bill Freeman’s shop, 7839 Bellsville Pike, log-sawing demonstration from 2 to 3:30 p.m., lumber sale and tool sale/swap from 3 to 4 p.m., cookout at 5 p.m. in exchange for donation.
"The Hummingbird Project" — Thriller, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6 per adult, $5 per student, concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Gary Applegate and Joe Rock — Live music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
Brown County Community Band concert — "Heritage: The Music of America," benefit for Habitat for Humanity, Brown County High School auditorium, Schoolhouse Lane, 7:30 p.m., donations accepted.
Karaoke — 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.
The Acre Brothers — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover.
Sunday, May 5
Free state park admission — No gate fees to celebrate Visit Indiana Week, Brown County State Park, all day.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Goat yoga — For all ability levels, Goat Conspiracy Farm, 6022 E. Kent Road, 11 a.m. to noon, $20, no drop-ins. Registration: [email protected].
Farmers market open — First day of the season, with local produce, eggs and meat, plants, ready-to-eat foods, farm products such as soaps and syrups, local art, with live music by The Hammer and The Hatchet, Brown County Inn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission and parking. Information: nashvilleindianafarmersmarket.com or facebook.com/nashvilleindianafarmersmarket.
"Traditional arts and how it fits into our heritage" — Talk by Jon Kay and exhibit of folk art projects, Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, 2 p.m., free.
Medicinal herb program — Learn how to grow them from registered nurse Susan Clearwater, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 2 to 3:30 p.m., free.
"The Hummingbird Project" — Thriller, rated R, 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.
Monday, May 6
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.
Line dance lessons — With Billy Crase, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $7. Information: 812-988-8636.
Tuesday, May 7
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.
Women’s mountain bike ride — For all abilities, led by professional guide Kate Nolan, Brown County State Park in parking lot closest to north park gate, 6 to 7:30 p.m., free but park gate fee may apply, bring bike. Information: dnkpresents.com/event/trek-womens-mountain-bike-ride or 317-296-4440.
Wednesday, May 8
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.
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.
