Something to do for week of May 21

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Tuesday, May 21

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.

Wednesday, May 22

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, May 23

Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.

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.

Harp program — Presented by IU Jacobs School of Music harpists, upstairs at the Brown County Public Library fireplace area, 2 p.m., 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.

“Breakthrough” — Drama, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m, $6 for adults, $5 for children, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.

Open mic gospel sing — Green Valley Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Green Valley Church Road, 7 p.m. Information: 812-720-1291.

“The Life and Art of Felrath Hines” — Book talk with author Rachel Berenson Perry about the first African-American man to become a conservator for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, lower level of Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, books for sale.

Kade Puckett — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 800-772-5249.

Friday, May 24

Howard Hughes Memorial Morel Mushroom Sale — Supports local charities, Brown County IGA parking lot off Hawthorne Drive, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until supplies last, $25 per half-pound.

Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.

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.

Rattlesnake feeding — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., free, park gate fee applies.

Fourth Friday Village Art Walk — Downtown at Hoosier Artist, Hereshome Studio, The Emerald Pencil, B3 Gallery, Ascension Gallery, Bateman Studio, the Brown County Art Guild, Homes on a Limb/Little Sister Candle Company, Reliable Vintage, Spears Gallery, Brown County Craft Gallery and Antique Alley, many with refreshments, demonstrations, and/or music, 4 to 7 p.m., free.

Bean Blossom Farmers market opening day — With local produce, meats, baked goods, plants, eggs, food and drink, bounce house and other children’s activities, music by The Porch Rockers, 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.

Paint’N Party — With Dee Manzenberger, make an 11×15 painting, no experience necessary, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 5 to 7 p.m., $15, no registration needed.

Benefit spaghetti dinner — To send student Allison Stogsdill to study in Spain, Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East, 5 to 8 p.m., donations accepted.

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.

Impasse — Pop/rock band, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., free.

Mojo Gumbo Band — Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m., free.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Will Never Die — With Eric Brown, Jenn Cristy and live band, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Saturday, May 25

Howard Hughes Memorial Morel Mushroom Sale — Supports local charities, Brown County IGA parking lot off Hawthorne Drive, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until supplies last, $25 per half-pound.

Soap-making workshop — Make 2 pounds of soap scented with your choice of essential oils, New Harmony Soap Co., 59 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to noon, $95. Reservations: 812-720-3747.

Fun with Fungi — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 11 a.m., free, park gate fee applies.

Sketching Indiana native plants — Workshop led by Rachel Johnson, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, park gate fee applies.

Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.

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.

Woodpeckers of Indiana — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., free, park gate fee applies.

Fourth Saturday Paint N’ Party — Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 4 to 7 p.m., $30, preregistration required, full bar and menu available. Information: facebook.com/bcpaintnparty or 812-988-7888.

Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.

The Haters — Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 6 to 9 p.m., free.

The Co-Pilots — Live band, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.

Magic show — With Tom Hastings and Crystal James, Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., 7 p.m., $12 for adults, $8 for kids.

The King — With Tyler Christopher as Elvis, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $23.50 per adult, $22.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Ryan Harrison — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.

5 Senses Night Hike — Along Brown County State Park paved Friends Trail, meet at park office, 8 p.m., free, park gate fee applies.

Sunday, May 26

Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Nature Booth — Abe Martin Lodge lobby, Brown County State Park, 10 a.m. to noon, free, park gate fee applies.

Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.

Farmers market — With local produce, plants, homemade goods such as soaps, live music, activities for children, Brown County Inn parking lot, state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission and parking. Information: [email protected] or “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.

Discovery Trail hike — Half-mile, meet at Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., free, park gate fee applies.

“Breakthrough” — Drama, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m, $6 for adults, $5 for children, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day program — Led by VFW Post 6195, Brown County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

String Season — Craft program, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., free, park gate fee applies.

Tuesday, May 28

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.

Wednesday, May 29

John Hartford Memorial Festival — More than 40 performers on three outdoor stages over four days, 24-hour campground jamming, children’s activities, workshops, fiddle and banjo contests, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, single-day tickets $55 to $65 at the gate, kids 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult. Information: johnhartfordmemfest.com.

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.

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