Community band to restart concerts, practices

All fun-loving musicians, regardless of age or experience, are welcome to join the Brown County Community Band.

Planned practice sessions and concerts were canceled in March 2020 due to COVID-19, but rehearsals for the traditional concert schedule will resume in mid to late August, They will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Brown County High School band room, 235 Schoolhouse Lane.

Concerts are planned for October, December, May and June.

The band would also welcome suggestions for people interested in becoming a director for the band.

Contact Bill Schnackel at [email protected] or 765-490-0789 or Steve Shroyer at [email protected] or 812-988-4721 with questions or recommendations.

Sunset recital happening at local goat farm

BELMONT — The Goat Conspiracy, 6022 Kent Road, will host a sunset concert on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to grab a picnic blanket and join for music from concert pianist James Lavelle, who has chosen three movements by Franz Liszt.

The Goat Conspiracy will serve housemade cheeses, local breads and wines that have been selected for pairing with each piece.

The cost is $60. Reservations are required. Visit goatconspiracy.com for more information.

Classical concert series returns to Bean Blossom

BEAN BLOSSOM — The Bean Blossom Music Series has been hosted free and open to the public at St David’s Episcopal Church for more than 25 years. Freewill offerings and donations are accepted. Concerts of jazz, contemporary, classical, voice and more are typically offered bimonthly.

To sign up to receive notifications of upcoming concerts, email [email protected] and request that your email be added to the mailing list. Visit the St. David’s website at [email protected] and click on the Bean Blossom Music Series link for more information or call 812-988-1038, the church office.

Gallery open, hosting people’s choice awards

Several times a year, Brown County members of the Artist Associates of Brown County Indiana (AABC) display new work in the AABC/Playhouse Gallery in downtown Nashville at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St.

Visitors to the gallery are encouraged to vote for their favorite work, and recognition is given to the artist for the People’s Choice Award based on this voting.

AABC benefits artists, arts organizations and the community through professional development, exhibits, workshops and events. Membership in AABC is open to Brown County artists and supporters of the arts. Meetings are free and open to the public.

The AABC/Playhouse Gallery has recently been refreshed with new work. Visitors will find paintings, felting, pottery and more as they browse through the gallery.

Private collections, park exhibit coming to gallery

The Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, will feature two special shows this year.

• “The First to Come: William McKendree Snyder” will show at the gallery from Aug. 28 through Sept. 26. It features 40 to 50 paintings from private collections. Little is known about Snyder, an artist who visited Brown County before the turn of the century. An open house will be Saturday, Aug. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. The cost is $15 at the door; wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. A program by historian Rachel Perry will be Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and refreshments will be served. The exhibit is sponsored by Laura and Walter Jolly of Indianapolis.
• The Collector’s Showcase 2021 will feature “Brown County State Park, Indiana’s Crown Jewel,” a two-year exploration of the park by local artist Tim Greatbatch. More than 90 paintings illustrate his journey painting the park in all seasons and times of day. Greatbatch worked with retired naturalist Jim Eagleman to document each painting. A number of events are planned through the run of the exhibit including a town hall-style celebration inviting park lovers to share stories with Eagleman and the artist, a program by Jon Kay called “Postcards from the Park,” an exhibit of long views by the early artists and much more. All the paintings will be offered for sale with part of the proceeds to benefit the Gallery Foundation. The showcase will be from Oct. 2 through Nov. 14.

For more information, call 812-988-4609 or visit browncountyartgallery.org.

Seasons Holiday Art and Craft Show coming back

Plans are being finalized for the return of The Seasons Holiday Art and Craft Show after missing last year because of COVID. This year’s show, a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for nearly 40 years, will be Friday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Seasons Conference Center. There is no admission charge and parking is free.

While booth space is nearly filled, there is still room for a few more artists and crafters to apply.

Currently, the juried show will offer handmade pottery, both useful and decorative; felt Christmas ornaments; woodworking projects; primitive paintings; wildlife photography; fine painting; handmade baskets; soaps; crocheting; knitting and embroidery work; fine jewelry; and from the longest returning artist who has exhibited at the show for all but one year, hand-painted folk art tree ornaments.

The Brown County 4-H Club will also offer their fresh holiday pine wreaths and swags as one of their fundraisers.

Each juried artist and crafter doing the show has signed an agreement to be fully vaccinated to help make the show as safe as possible. Additionally, if conditions warrant, all vaccinated artists and crafters will wear masks. Signs will be posted outside the conference center requesting that all guests be vaccinated. Guests may also be required to wear masks if warranted at the time of the show. Masks will be available at the door for anyone needing one.

For more information, including breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings available at the show in the conference center, visit the show’s website, seasonsartandcraftshow.com.