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Upcoming Events:: August 2008
Friday, August 1
7pm - Fabulous Friday:
Gizmo Guys, Mill Race Park, Columbus
Since creating the Gizmo Guys in 1987, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have proven that they can
amuse as well as amaze. They combine original routines, quick-witted verbal repartee and world-class juggling skills in a very entertaining
approach to the art. Their unique presentation and infectious humor have dazzled over a million people in more than 2000 live
performances! Join us for this FREE event co-presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council and
Columbus Parks &
Recreation. Call 812.376.2539 or email caac@artsincolumbus.org for
more information.
Sunday, August 3
5-9pm - After the Flood Concert, Mill Race Park
A FREE rock concert to aid local flood victims presented by Vectren. Musical talent by The Luckies,
Brown 25, Richard Owens & The Industrials and Smokin'. Donations will be accepted. Disaster Recovery is a Marathon - Not a
Sprint.
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Thursday, August 7
5:30-7:30pm - JCB NeighborFEST!, 300 Block of Washington St, Downtown Columbus
Formed in 1995 in Jersey City, Blue Number Nine is a funky, soulful rock band flavored with
jazz and rhythm and blues. Stefanie Seskin is the lead vocalist. She also plays flute, alto sax and is the songwriter, producer and engineer for
Blue Number Nine. Seskin is a former soccer jock that holds a Master’s in Communication and has won the songwriter award from ASCAP three
times. She’s joined on stage by an eclectic mix of musicians from Japan, Italy, Okinawa, New York and Michigan. The music is a blend of
rhythm and groove and at times, they bring in horns or keyboard to fatten up the mix further. If you like the soul of Motown with a quirky edge,
you’ll like Blue Number Nine. So, bring your lawn chair and grab a couple of friends and enjoy another great
FREE concert in downtown Columbus. Presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council, sponsored by JCB. Contact CAAC for more information at caac@artsincolumbus.org
or 812.376.2539.
Friday - Sunday, August 8 -
10 Columbus Children's Choir Summer Festival, Central Middle
School
Columbus Indiana Children's Choir 12th Annual Choral Festival Summer Camp is an affordable day camp
experience that is engaging, fun, educational and unique, bringing together boys and girls who have a desire and passion for music. If you are interested in attending, please contact Erin O'Rourke (317-940-9846).
Friday - Sunday, August 8 -
10 Greenstock, Valley Branch Retreat, Brown County
This 4th Annual Music Festival has taken a "green" approach this year (previously known as Valley Branch
Sports + Music Festival). Check out the Greenstock
website (http://www.greenstockfest.com/) for schedule, tickets
and lots more information.
Thursday, August
14
6:30pm - Distinguished Speakers, Bartholomew
County Public Library Red Room
John Goll presents: Who's Driving Your Bus?
Managing Your Inborn Leadership Archetypes for Life and Business Success. John Goll, a licensed counselor, will explore the
inborn capacities we each have to lead and direct our lives either toward success or away from it. The presentation will offer insight into how
you can more intentionally be the person and leader you know you can be. This session is for anyone who would like to improve their relationship
and leadership skills especially in times of stress and conflict. Time will be set aside before and after the presentation for informal
networking and conversation. Contact the Bartholomew County Public
Library at 812.379.1255 for more information.
Saturday, August
16 6-10pm - Memories: Benefit Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction,
Factory 12 Event Loft
Annual benefit dinner dance and silent auction, to benefit Senior Center Services of Bartholomew County.
Features big band music by the Circle City Swing Band from Indianapolis. Tickets are $60 per person. Call 812.342.4677 or email bandbfox@comcast.net for more information.
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Friday, August 22
Bad Hair Day, Downtown Columbus
It’s an art gallery walk with a
“hair-raising” twist. Celebrate Bad Hair Day in Columbus on August 22.
Beginning at 5 pm, local hairdressers will take to the
streets, galleries will stage special exhibits, barbershop quartets will entertain and restaurants will feature hair-themed specials. There will even
be bald head painting and a bad hair sculpture contest. The event takes its inspiration from a whimsical serigraph created by local artist Laurie
Wright. Join us for the fun on August 22! More details here.
For more information, contact Geri Handley : 812.372.4233 or geri@gallery423.com
Saturday, August 23
11am-8pm - Family Fest 2008, Mill Race Park
Family Fest 2008 is a benefit event for
Family Service, Inc., providing a family-friendly event featuring food, games and live music, in partnership with WKKG’s Country in the Park.
The event will include Tillie the miniature fire truck, clowns, duck pond, two moonwalks, petting zoo, football throw game, corn hole, face painting
and Piñatas. Enjoy cotton candy, walking tacos, hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade pie, snow cones and much more throughout the day. From the stage,
live music will play continuously throughout the day. For more information, contact Family Service at 812.314.2953 or cshehan@familyservicebc.org.
Saturday, August 30
7-10pm - Hospice Concert, Mill Race Park
Annual Hospice & EMCON Community
Concert benefiting Hospice of South Central Indiana. FREE concert and
fireworks.
On-Going Events in August
Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23,
30
9am-12noon - Fair on the Square, Washington
Street, Downtown Columbus
Come downtown to the Irwin Union parking
lot on Washington Street between 6th and 7th Streets for the Fair on the Square every Saturday through the end of September! Free admission to
Farmer's Market items, arts, crafts, cooking demonstrations, handmade items and food. A featured musician will play and a featured artist will
demonstrate each week. Contact Jim Dietz at jimhdietz@sbcglobal.com for more information.
August 2 -
30
Summer Music Series at Edinburgh Premium
Outlets
Summer Music Series Presented by Coca-Cola
Sat, Aug 2: 1pm - 4pm: Leonardo: Music to delight and entertain children
Sun, Aug 3: 1pm - 4pm: The Lathans: American & Irish music
Sat, Aug 9: 1pm - 4pm: The Southern Indiana Pipe & Drums:
Scottish music
Sun, Aug 10: 1pm - 4pm: Bill Lancton: Swing/Jazz guitar
Sat, Aug 16: 1pm - 4pm: Island Breeze: Music of the Tropics
Sat, Aug 23: 1pm - 4pm: The Lathans: American & Irish music
Sat, Aug 30: 1pm - 4pm: Paul Thomas: Jazzy Cocktail Sax
August 4 - September 30
Unanswered
Questions at Phi Gallery
Hotel Indigo’s Phi
Gallery features an extraordinary mother-and-son collaboration from August 4 to September 30. Maureen O'Hara
Pesta and Jesse Pesta have applied two significantly different mediums--pastel painting and black-and-white photography--to capture images that
contain a degree of mystery and demand participation of the viewer. The two artists have long shared a common interest in this visual approach; it has
been a recurring theme in their individual works for many years. This show at Hotel Indigo’s Phi Gallery is their fourth joint exhibit in
Indiana. The two chose to focus squarely on fleeting moments that strike an emotional chord and in their singularity contain a
universal insight. More details here.
The public is invited
to a reception for the artists on Friday, August 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, which is located at 400 Brown Street in downtown
Columbus.
Tickets on Sale NOW
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 http://www.scottishfestival.org/.
Upcoming Events
Driftwood Valley Music Festival
September 26-27, 2008
Mill Race Park
Friday night: FREE for Iron Pour and local Americana Musicians
Saturday: $10; nationally renowned musicians, food, beer and fun
Details here! Call 812.376.2539 for more
information.
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Support Opportunities
The United Arts Fund of Columbus, a fund created to help support Columbus area arts organizations, is 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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