Hotel Nashville Gazebo Parties
July 3, Friday 6:00-10:00 July 24, Friday 6:00-10:00 Aug 14, Friday 6:00-10:00 Aug 28, Friday 6:00-10:00 Cookout buffet. Menu varies. Cash bar. Live music. 812-988-8400 www. hotelnashville. com
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Village Art Walk
Second Saturdays Free self-guided walking tour of downtown Nashville art galleries
Farmers’ Market St. David’ s
May 29 – Sept. 25 Fridays, 4:00-7:00 pm Intersection of SR 135 and SR 45 in Bean Blossom. Local produce, live music, jams, baked goods, herbs, artisan crafts. 812-988-1038
pARTake
4th Saturday of the month Chateau Thomas Winery, 3:00-5:00 Enjoy wine and refreshments as you learn from an area artist. $ 40 per person; includes one glass of complimentary wine, refreshments, instruction and materials. July 25 Watercolor Impressions Aug 22 Mixed Up Media www. artalliancebrowncounty. com
Brown County Lions Club’ s Fireworks
July 4 at the High School athletic field
6th Bean Blossom Southern Gospel Jubilee
July 9-11 at Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom hosted by The Perrys www. billbaileyconcerts. com 800-414-4677 www. beanblossom. us
17th Bean Blossom Gospel Jubilee
July 23-25 at Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom presented by Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers Best of gospel music, 20 + bands 800-414-4677 www. beanblossom. us
Gnawbrew
July 25 at Explore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat, noon to midnight Bringing together home-brewers, regional breweries, and beer distributors with artists and musicians for a fun filled, yet family friendly event. 812-988-7750
Brown County 4-H Fair
July 26-Aug. 1, at fairgrounds
Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition
Aug 1, Brown County Playhouse Top musicians from across the USA Competition at 11:00, concert at 7:30 http:// indianastringfest. com
17th Bean Blossom Blues Fest
Aug 27-29, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm at Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom Award-winning National Artists Festival kickoff— party / jam on Thursday. Workshops offered on harmonica, guitar, and spoons. www. beanblossomblues. com
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Brown County Art Gallery
Now-Oct. 5 Artists Assoc. Summer Show July 26-Aug 23 Small Treasures Exhibit Aug 22 West Baden Paint Out & Reception 812-988-4609 www. browncountyartgallery. org
Brown County Art Guild
July 11 Village Art Walk 5:00-8:00 Featuring Ron Mack and William Borden Aug 8 Village Art Walk 5:00-8:00 Featuring Allen Hutton and Ron Burgess 812-988-6185 www. browncountyartguild. org
Brown County History Center
Open 1:00 to 4:00 Tues.– Sat. Displays and exhibits, Pioneer Village North of the courthouse $ 2 Donation
Bucks & Does Square Dances
YMCA July 3, Aug 7 8:00-10:30 Abe Martin Lodge July 17 8:00-10:00 The YMCA is located at 105 Willow Street
Indiana Raptor Center
Live birds of prey, tours by appt. only. Wed.-Sun. 11:00-5:00 Group programs available. Closed January and August. May 23, Abe Martin Lodge program 7:30 812-988-8990 indianaraptorcenter. org
Brown County Dragway
Gatesville Road in Bean Blossom Racing every Sunday April – October www. browncountydragway. com
WRAPS Writers, Readers, and Poets Society
Meets first, third, and fifth Thursdays 7 to 9 p. m., Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane. July 16
WRAPS’ 20th Anniversary Open House 6:00-8:00 One of the founders, Keith Bradway, will share some of his poems, stories and the history of WRAPS. Group members will also share various writing styles during the event. Refreshments and a book table featuring WRAPS authors will be available. 812-703-0333
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