40 Our Brown County • May/June 2018

calendarBrown County PlayhouseBroadway RememberedMay 11, 12, 18, 19 7:30, May 20 2:00The Gin Game June 1, 2, 8, 9Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning play starring Broadway and TV veterans Doug Stender and Jill TaskerThe Thomas Brothers June 15, 16Rhett Thomas and his brother Ross Thomas bring their hit Branson, MO show to Little Nashville4th Summer Youth Theatre Camp Show: Broadway Babies June 30, 12:00FIRST RUN MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREENCheck website for schedule70 S. Van Buren St. 812-988-6555www.BrownCountyPlayhouse.org

Melchior Marionettes“Comedy Cabaret on Strings”May 26; June 2, 16, 30; July 7, 21; Sept. 1, 15, 29, 30 (closed August)Saturdays at 1:00 and 3:00Free Popcorn! Tickets $5Westside of S. Van Buren St.Downtown Nashville

Chateau Thomas WineryMay 4 1-4-5’sMay 5 Cari Ray TrioMay 11 Warrior KingsMay 12 Gary Applegate & Joe RockMay 18 Mike RenardMay 19 Barry JohnsonMay 25 Cliff RitchieMay 26 Amanda Webb BandJune 1 Michelle Martin DuoJune 2 Frank Jones ReunionJune 8 Robbie BowdenJune 9 Paul Bertsch TrioJune 15 Cari Ray, For a SongJune 16 Craig ThurstonJune 22 Will Scott DuoJune 23 Impasse BandJune 29 StingersJune 30 Barry JohnsonMusic Friday and Saturday 7:00-10:00812-988-8500 www.ChateauThomas.com

Brown County InnMusic Fridays and Saturdays Open Mic Nights Wednesdays 7-10May 4 TBAMay 5 Kevin and DaveMay 11 Sean Lamb BandMay 12 Sean Lamb BandMay 18 The 1-4-5’sMay 19 Steve Fulton BandMay 25 The Acre BrothersMay 26 The Acre BrothersJune 1 Blankenship BandJune 2 TBAJune 8 Sean Lamb BandJune 9 Sean Lamb BandJune 15 Luke & CarolJune 16 Amanda Webb BandJune 22 Frank JonesJune 23 Dan Kirk BandJune 29 TBAJune 30 TBA800-772-5249 www.BrownCountyInn.com

19th Hole at Salt Creek GolfMusic starts at 8:00 unless specifiedMay 4 Dave Miller (7:30) May 5 KaraokeMay 11 Opal FlyMay 12 South of 44May 18 The McGuires BandMay 19 Acoustic Jukebox BandMay 25 Two for the ShowMay 26 Dan Kirk BandJune 1 Dave Miller (7:30) June 2 KaraokeJune 8 Opal FlyJune 9 South of 44June 15 The Spare Change BandJune 16 Bodhi CoffelJune 22 The McGuires BandJune 23 Acoustic Jukebox BandJune 29 Two for the ShowJune 30 Dan Kirk Bandwww.SaltCreekGolf.com 812-988-7888

Other Friday and Saturday Night Music Venues:Seasons, Big Woods

Mike’s Dance BarnRegular shows feature Mike’s band Smooth Country, opening with free dance lessons with BillyMike’s band May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 30May 11 The Marlinaires (8:00)May 25 Terry Lee & Rock-a-Boogie BandMay 28 Joe Edwards Dinner Show Food 2:00, Show 3:00June 8 The Marlinaires (8:00)June 16 Dance Review w/ Billy & CarlaJune 23 TBAJune 29 Fundraiser for IN Forest Alliance812-988-8636

Indiana Red BarnMay 4-5 First Annual Morel JamboreeMay 25 Willy Town Indiana 2018June 2 James CarothersJune 16 The Way Down WanderersShows start at 8:00 71 Parkview Road

Nashville Farmer’s MarketSun., Noon-3:00, Brown Co. Inn Parking LotLocally grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, live music and more.May 5 The Hammer & The HatchetMay 13 Steve FultonMay 20 Spank ‘n’ MickeyMay 27 Ross BensonJune 3 Paul BurrisJune 10 Roger BanisterJune 17 Brandon Michael LeeJune 24 Sugar Cream Pie

Murder Mystery Dinner TheatreMay 12, 19; June 16, 30 Artists Colony InnTumbleweed, a Wild West murder mystery812-988-0600 www.artistscolonyinn.com

Village Art WalkFourth Fridays, 4:00-7:00 May 25, June 22 Free self-guided walking tour of downtown Nashville art gallerieswww.VillageArtWalk.com

The schedule can change. Please check before making a trip.

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Bean Blossom Farmers MarketStarting May 25 Fridays, 4:00-7:00 pmIntersection of SR 135 and SR 45 in Bean Blossom. Produce, live music, jams, baked goods, herbs/plants, artisan crafts.www.BeanBlossomFarmersMarket.com

Brown Co. History CenterOpen Thurs.-Sun. 11:00-4:00 Archives: Tues. and Fri. 1:00-4:00, North of the courthouse Spring Gathering May 12, 11:00-4:00Hands on Children’s History ProgramMay 17, June 21, 1:00-4:00 $5Interactive activities for children 8-12

Morel Sale & FestivalMay 5, State Park Nature Ctr,10:00-4:00 Morel sale, demos, arts and crafts fair Mushrooms and Mash Fest 6:00-9:00 pm Silver Sparrow, Hammer & Hatchet

Spring Blossom ParadeMay 5, Downtown Nashville, 11:00Sponsored by Brown County Lions Club

Abe Martin’s Bucket List eXplore Brown CountyMay 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 30, 31. 15 different zip lines offered. Features the quips of cartoonist Ken Hubbard’s character Abe Martin.www.exploreBrownCounty.com

Annual Indiana Wine FairMay12 at Story Inn, 1:00 to 7:00Indiana’s vintners descend upon Story, Indiana. Variety of food trucks, and live chamber music from IU’s School of Music. All guests will receive a souvenir IWF Tasting Glass. The cost is $60. Designated driver tickets $10. Must be over 21. Tickets/info: www.indianawinefair.com

Brown County 4-H Craft FairMay 12, 4-H Fairgrounds, 9:00-3:0050 handmade craft booths and vendors

41st Shelby Spring Fling Car ShowMay 18-19, Brown County State Park

Dances with Dirt Trail RunMay 19 www.danceswithdirt.com

Brown County Craft Gallery Open HouseMay 19, 20, 10:00-5:00

Dawg Gone Walk & FiestaMay 20, Deer Run Park, 1:00-3:30Human Society fundraiser. Games, contests, pampering stations, information booths, and more.

Spring Into Art ShowMay 25, 26, Brown Co. History CenterLocal art and craft show Fri. 6:00-8:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-3:00 pm

8th Annual John HartfordMemorial FestivalMay 30-June 2, Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean BlossomThe most laid back festival in America. www.johnhartfordmemfest.com

Night Flight Zip Line Tours eXplore Brown CountyJune 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 308:30 pm-11:00 pm Headlamps and Tiki torches light the way on zip lines in the woods. www.exploreBrownCounty.com

Historical Society & Pioneer Women’s Quilt ShowJune 1-3, Brown County History Center Fri. & Sat. 10:00-5:00, Sun. 10:00-3:00Featuring 100 quilts, demonstrations, exhibits, homemade pies, and local entertainment. Raffle Sunday.

52nd Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass FestivalJune 9-16 at Bill Monroe Music Park Bean Blossom. Legends and newcomers.www.beanblossom.us

Indiana Heritage Arts ShowJune 9-30 Brown County Art Gallery Largest juried Midwest art competition

Bucks & Does Square DancesMay 4, June 1, 8:00-10:00 at YMCAThe YMCA is located at 105 Willow StreetMay 11, June 15, 8:00-10:00 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park

Brown County Art GalleryFeatures works by 60 contemporary artists and early Indiana mastersMabel B. Annis Student Art CompetitionThru May 6, 7th-12th graders workIndiana Printmakers Get their DueThru May 1340th IHA Exhibition and Show June 9-30Artists Association Summer ShowPaint and PetalsCorner of Main St. & Artist Dr. in Nashville 812-988-4609www.browncountyartgallery.org

Brown County Art GuildFeatures the Marie Goth Estate Collection and contemporary art by more than 40 award-winning member artists.Special Exhibit: Guild Blooms May & JuneSacred Sound Meditation & Artful Acoustics w/ Janiece JaffeMay 27, June 24, 4:00 Soothing sounds of her singing bowls and voice.The Art of Painting Flowers Workshop Two-Day Workshop with Pam Newell, AISJune 2 & 3, 9:30-4:0048 S. Van Buren St. 812-988-6185 www.browncountyartguild.org

Brown County DragwayGatesville Road in Bean BlossomRacing every Sunday thru October812-988-6103

Indiana Raptor CenterLive birds of prey, tours by appt. only.Wed.-Sun. 11:00-5:00 Group programs available. Closed January and August.812-988-8990www.indianaraptorcenter.org