September | ||||
| Date | Event | Time | Location | |
| 9/8/2010 | Progressive Dinner | Three downtown restaurants | ||
| Three seatings are available for the three course, progressive dinner served in three downtown restaurants. Reservations are limited. Contact for reservations 812-418-8212 | ||||
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| 9/9/2010 | Three Cups of Tea Kickoff Event | 7:00pm | Bartholomew County Public Library | |
| Sadia Ashraf, Outreach Coordinator for Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute, will talk about the work of the Institute and answer questions about Muslim women and Pakistan. For more info, call 812-379-1266 | ||||
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| 9/10/2010 | Americana Music Series: Dennis Stroughmatt Creole Band | 7:30pm | Unitarian Building, 7850 Goeller Road | |
| Advanced tickets available at Viewpoint Books. For more info, call 812-603-3503 | ||||
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| 9/11/2010 | American Muscle Car Show and Family Fest | 11:00am-3pm | 4895 Pine Ridge Drive, behind CVS on Hwy 46 West | |
| Live entertainment, booths, food, door prizes | ||||
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| 9/11/2010 | Comedy at Yes Cinema: Tim Bedore | 8:00pm | Yes Cinema | |
| For more info, call 812-378-0377 | ||||
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| 9/11/2010 | Donner Park Variety Show | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Donner Park Outdoor Shelter House | |
| Performances by Bomar and Ritter, Charlie Moore, The Goodtime Boys, Jerry and Larry McCrory, and MORE! Bring your lawnchairs. | ||||
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| 9/11/2010 | Free Airplane Rides for Kids | 8:00am-noon | Columbus Municipal Airport | |
| Free rides for kids 8-17. Pre-register at 812-376-2519. Parental approval is required. | ||||
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| 9/11/2010 | Scottish Festival | 2 Days | Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds | |
| Highland dancers, clan tents, heavy athletics, sheep dogs, bagpipers, dancing and more! For more info, call 812-546-6060 | ||||
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| 9/12/2010 | Buddy Wakefield Poetry Performance | 7:00pm | Yes Cinema | |
| Reservoir Dogwoods will be opening for the internationally known poet, Buddy Wakefield. Call 812-379-1630 for more info | ||||
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| 9/12/2010 | Taste of South Central Indiana | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Fair Oaks Mall | |
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| 9/13/2010 | From Tea Leaf to Tea Cup | 7:00pm | Bartholomew County Public Library | |
| Lalith Guy Paranavitana, owner of Empire Tea Services, will demonstrate the proper way to make tea, and speak on history and customs of tea. | ||||
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| 9/18/2010 | Annual Hope Ride | Hope, Indiana Countryside | ||
| Countryside cycling fundraiser for the Hope Food Bank | ||||
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| 9/18/2010 | Antiques and collectibles appraisals | 10am-3pm | Exit 76 Antique Mall, Edinburgh, IN | |
| Proceeds benefit the Lanier Mansion Foundation in Madison, IN | ||||
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| 9/18/2010 | Columbus Indiana Philharmonic | 7:30pm | Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School | |
| Sax in the City: A Cool Sax and a Hot Symphony | ||||
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| 9/18/2010 | Hot Rods & Rock 'N' Roll | 2 Days | Streets of downtown Columbus | |
| Classic cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles and more! | ||||
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| 9/18/2010 | September Ice Extravaganza | 1:15pm | Hamilton Center ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive | |
| Come & Try your hand at ice skating. Free instruction for figure skating, hockey and speed skating until 2:15pm. Free open skating until 3:15pm | ||||
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| 9/19/2010 | Elephant in the Garden | 1-4:00pm | Irwin Gardens | |
| Fundraiser for Mill Race Center. Food by Chef Gregory, music, singing. Family event. Call 376-9241 for more info. | ||||
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| 9/21/2010 | Americana Downtown presents Bob Cheevers | 7:00pm | Stillframes Gallery, 408 Washington Street | |
| Americana Downtown offers fine nationally touring musicians, in an intimate setting, during the week. An hour and a half concert. Light food and cash bar/beverages available. All ages. | ||||
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| 9/21/2010 | Famous Hoosier Authors: Historic & Contemporary | 7:00pm | Bartholomew County Public Library | |
| Nelson Price, author, journalist, historian and radio personality will talk about a number of Hoosier authors. | ||||
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| 9/22/2010 | Experiencing Afghanistan | 6:30pm | Bartholomew County Public Library | |
| Chaplain Rick Ebb will share his experiences from his two tours in Afghanistan. | ||||
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| 9/23/2010 | Archaeology of Indiana | 6:30pm | Bartholomew County Public Library | |
| State Archaeologist Dr. Rick Jones will cover what archaeology is and how it is done | ||||
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| 9/24/2010 | 5th Annual Iron Pour | 4:00pm-10:00pm | Mill Race Park, Fifth and Lindsey Streets | |
| Open Iron Pour & Sculpture Exhibit. Live entertainment, BBQ cook-off with ribs and other food available for purchase | ||||
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| 9/24/2010 | Hope Hertitage Days | 2 Days | On the town square in Hope | |
| Concerts, food, craft and merchandise booths, parade, exhibitions, and more | ||||
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| 9/25/2010 | Drive- In Movie | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Mill Race Park, Fifth and Lindsey Streets | |
| Games, music, prizes. Movie to be announced | ||||
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| 9/25/2010 | Mill Race Race and Mayor's Walk | |||
| 5K Walk, 15K Run, 5K Mayor's Walk, 5K Walk Team Challenge | ||||
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| 9/25/2010 | Wade Hayes & Jamie Lee Thurston | 6:00pm | Buffalo Wild Wings, 2035 Jonathon Moore Pike | |
| Wade Hayes and Jamie Lee Thurston will be rockin' it country style at Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbus. Outdoor show, all ages. Bring your lawnchairs and the family. Gates open at 4pm. Tickets available at Buffalo Wild Wings, by visiting www.nashvillecustomrecording.com or call 615-321-4995 | ||||
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| 9/30/2010 | Farmer-Warrior in Afghanistan | 7:00pm | Bartholomew County Public Library | |
| Colonel Brian Copes talks about his unit's unique military mission of teaching Afghan farmers how to improve their agricultural practices. | ||||
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| Wednesdays through September 29th | Women Who Wine | 5:00pm | Bistro 310 | |
| Inspiring women to take time to celebrate friendship, fun and themselves. If you love wine, cheese, chocolate, friends, fun and talking, meet us on Wednesday evenings. For more info call 812-418-8212. | ||||
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| August 4th through September 30 | Artist Exhibit, Donna Whitsitt | Phi Gallery, inside Hotel Indigo | ||
| "Nature's Spirit", an exhibit of works on display | ||||
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| Fridays | Fourth Friday Music Series | 6:00pm | The Elks Lodge | |
| Bluegrass groups on stage and jamming off stage. Open to everone. Call for more information: 812-379-9345. | ||||
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| Saturdays through September 25th, 2010 | Columbus Farmer's Market | 9:00pm | Sixth and Washington, Downtown Columbus | |
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| First Monday of each month | The Power House Muse: Bards & Brews | Power House Brewing Company, 322 Fourth Street | ||
| Poets, singers, songwriters and musicians are invited to share their work. Call 812-343-8711 for more information | ||||
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October | ||||
| Date | Event | Time | Location | |
| 10/2/2010 | Comedy at Yes Cinema: Troy Davis and Mel Fine | 8:00pm | Yes Cinema | |
| For more info, call 812-378-0377 | ||||
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| 10/9/2010 | Buddy Walk 2010 | 11:00am | Donner Park Outdoor Shelter House | |
| In celebration of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group will be hosting their 10th Annual Buddy Walk. For more info, call 812-375-9594 | ||||
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| 10/9/2010 | Columbus Indiana Philharmonic | 7:30pm | Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School | |
| "Four Season con Tango" with music of Vivaldi, Piazzolla, and Vaughn Williams | ||||
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| 10/9/2010 | Columbus Ethnic Expo | 11am-10pm | Downtown Columbus, near City Hall | |
| International cuisine and bazaar vendors, host country is India. Entertainment, parade and fireworks | ||||
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| 10/9/2010 | Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash | 1:30pm | On Round Lake at Mill Race Park | |
| Up to 15,000 rubber ducks will be competing for cash and prizes with 10 lucky ducks having a shot at a new vehicle. | ||||
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| 10/10/2010 | Columbus Symphony Orchestra | 3:30pm | Columbus North High School | |
| "A Sampling of Americana" concert. For more info, call Virginia Rouse at 812-343-3439 | ||||
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| 10/13/2010 | Progressive Dinner | Three downtown restaurants | ||
| Three seatings are available for the three course, progressive dinner served in three downtown restaurants. Reservations are limited. Contact for reservations 812-418-8212 | ||||
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| 10/15/2010 | Retro Rock in the Soda Shop | 6:00pm | Zaharakos, 329 Washington Street | |
| Food, a sundae bar and a cash bar at Zaharakos as well as local musicians playing oldies but goodies. Bring your lawnchairs. 812-378-1900 | ||||
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| 10/21/2010 | Americana Dowtown presents Greg Klyma | 7:00pm | Stillframes Gallery, 408 Washington Street | |
| Americana Downtown offers fine nationally touring musicians, in an intimate setting, during the week. An hour and a half concert. Light food and cash bar/beverages available. All ages. | ||||
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