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Upcoming Events::May 2008
Friday, May 2
7:30pm - Americana Music Series: James Talley, 7850 West Goeller Road, Columbus
Doors will open at 6:45pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus. James Talley is an Oklahoma-born folk-country-blues singer/songwriter whose career
spans nearly forty years. His name has been mentioned alongside Woody Guthrie, Merle Haggard, and Bob Dylan, and praised for the quality of his
songwriting and wise, expressive voice. Noted author and music critic, Peter Guralnick has said of James' work, "There are few singer/songwriters who
could produce a collection of such magnitude coupled at the same time with such lightness, beauty, and all-out social conscience.
With special
guest Tom Roznowski, a writer and performer whose unique work in music and
media reflects his fascination with the art of everyday life. Over the course of three albums, Tom's original music has been praised in both the
United States and Europe and played on radio stations from Twisp, Washington to Siberia. Billboard Magazine has referred to Tom as "part zoot suit,
part Mark Twain, with a grasp of Americana both wry and sensitive." Call 812.376.3465 for more information.
Friday, May 9
7:30am - Bike to Work with Mayor
Armstrong
The opportunity is here again to bike to work with Mayor Armstrong. Meet at 7:30am at the intersection of 30th and Griffa,
near the Haw Creek trail. Please feel free to meet there or anywhere along the route. Last year approximately 40 people biked with the Mayor,
let’s top that this year.
Friday, May 9
9am-4pm - Quilts of Valor Display,
Community Church of Columbus Please join us for a special
display of over 100 Quilts of
Valor made to honor American Service People wounded in the
current conflict. For more information call 812.376.9478 or email cccqov@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 10
7:30pm - Alison Bates
Concert, Asbury Methodist Church, Columbus Columbus native, Alison Bates has been recently performing with the Minnesota Opera Company. Tonight she will perform a Soprano
solo. For more information, email cvanna@comcast.net.
Saturday, April 26
10am-2pm - Paint for Mom, Strawberry
Fields, 326 Jackson St, Hope
The Art Guild of Hope & Strawberry Fields Mercantile invite mothers & children to
participate in this fun event. While the children paint clay pots & plant flowers with artist, the mothers can choose to relax, dine, sip tea, shop or
participate. Don't miss out on the fun...Class size is limited. Reservations are required.
Hope to see you there. For more information
contact Rhonda Bontrager at 812.344.4711.
Tuesday, May 12
7pm - Library Distinguished Speakers Series, Bartholomew
Co. Library Red Room
Melissa Shyan-Norwalt discusses "The Truth
About Cats and Dogs." This presentation will show how to accurately interpret dog and cat facial expressions and body language, based on
scientific research. Melissa will also talk about the myths and realities of "dominance" hierarchies in all three species - dog, cat, human. For
more information, visit www.barth.lib.in.us/shyan-norwalt.html.
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Friday, May 16
5pm - Student Jazz Concert, Berean Church, 51 N Brooks, Columbus
The Columbus Area Arts Council
presents...Students from Central Middle School, Columbus East High School and Columbus North High School, as well as 25th Street Jazz will perform a
free concert at Berean Church on May 16th from 5-9pm. Sponsored by Hilliard Lyons. Call 812.376.2539 or email caac@artsINcolumbus.org for more information.
Saturday, May 17
7pm - St. Bartholomew Music Festival,
St. Bartholomew Catholic Parish
A display of talented musicians and
musical groups and choirs from St. Bartholomew Catholic Parish. Come enjoy this annual event. Call 812.379.9353 or email bminut_stb@yahoo.com for more information.
Friday, May
23
7pm - Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Bartholomew County Courthouse Lawn
8th Annual Salute! Concert: It's free - a gift to area Veterans,
members of the Armed Forces, their families and the community from the concert sponsors and the Philharmonic. For information visit www.thecip.org or call 812.376.2638.
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Auditions
Mill Race Players present High School
Musical
Roles are available for ages 6-60, but the focus of the production will be on people who look high school
aged. All ages must sing and dance.
Auditioners (ages 13+) should be prepared to sing 30 seconds of a song (pop songs preferred) with
accompaniment. A dance audition and readings from the script will occur.
Audition times: May 18 at 1pm (ages 6-12) and 3pm (ages 13+) and May 19 at 6pm
(ages 13+)
Auditions will take place at the Columbus North High School Auditorium.
Performances will be July 11-13 at North Auditorium
Tickets on Sale NOW
BoDeans and The Why Store Concert
Presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Friday, July 18, 2008
Mill Race Park
Buy tickets online, at
our office, by phone at 812.376.2539 or at Viewpoint Books.
Columbus Scottish Festival
17th Annual Columbus Scottish Festival
September 13-14, 2008
Bartholomew County Fairgrounds
Buy tickets at the Columbus Area Visitors Center.
For more information, visit www.scottishfestival.org.
Announcement
The Columbus Area Arts Council offices will be closed on Monday,
May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day. Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 27th at 9am. Have a safe holiday!
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Support Opportunities
The United Arts Fund of Columbus, a fund created to help support Columbus area arts organizations, has now
started accepting donations for 2008. Thanks to all of you who donated for 2007 and we look forward to your involvement this
year. Our goal for 2008 is $50,000. We need your help to achieve that goal! Click here to donate now or call 812.376.2539.
Another way to support the Arts is to give directly to the Arts Council.
The Columbus Area Arts
Council provides a variety of quality arts and entertainment events, exhibits and programs in the
Columbus area. Many of these programs, such as First Fridays for Families and JCB NeighborFEST! are free to the general public. Your donations
help the Arts Council continue to operate and offer great programming. To support the Columbus Area Arts Council with a contribution click
here or call 812.376.2539.
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