Brown County Sippin’ Trip
Tasting excursion to artisan wineries, breweries and distilleries. 812-988-7303 www. browncounty. com / tours
eXplore Brown County
Soar 90 feet in the air at speeds up to 45 MPH. Learn about plants and animals. 812-988-7750 www. explorebrowncounty. com
Tea and Conversation to Celebrate 100 Years of Women’ s Right to Vote
March 8, 2-4, Brown Co History Center 90 Gould St. Nashville Exhibit and guest speaker author Louise Hillery, sponsored by the League of Women’ s Voters
Blood, Sweat, & Beers: St. Patrick’ s Day Fun
March 14, Noon-6, Hard Truth Hills Sham-rock and roll competition. Full-day festival of games, food, drink, and music. Teams battle for special prizes 812-720-4840 www. hardtruthhills. com
A Taste of Art Wine Tasting & Art Auction
March 28, Seasons, 5:00-9:00 Add to your art collection with silent and live auction items. Sample wine, beer, and spirits from Country Heritage Winery, Oliver Winery, Quaff On!, Hard Truth Distilling Co. Hor d’ oeuvres. Presented by Rotary Club www. rotaryclubofbrowncounty. org
26th Annual Victorian Tea
April 5, Brown Co Art Gallery Vendors, tea, art, and a program. Also favors, a raffle, and door prizes. Doors open at 12:30. Tea is served at 2:00. Seating is limited and this event sells out every year. Please register in advance. 812-988-4609 www. browncountyartgallery. org
Soup Bowl Benefit
March 29, 5-7, Seasons Mother’ s Cupboard annual benefit Receive a hand-thrown bowl by Brown Co potters. Silent Auction. Live music. Advance sale tickets at Brown Co IGA, Brown Co Visitors Center, and from Mother’ s Cupboard board members.
Bluebird Box Workshop
April 18, 2-4, Brown Co State Park 812-988-5240 phaulter @ dnr. in. gov
Arts in the Parks Painting Demonstrations
April 18, 19, 25, 26 Demos / Paint Alongs with artist Patricia Rhoden Bartels Reserve your spot 812-988-6525 April 18 Brown Co State Park, 2:00
( Nature Center Lookout) Free Ages 6 to 16 open to the first 15 April 19 TC Steele Historic Site, 2:00 Free Adult Paint Along first 10 April 25 Brown Co State Park, 5:00( Hesitation Point) April 26 TC Steele Historic Site, 2:00 Free Adult Paint Along first 10
35th Annual Wildflower Foray
April 24-26 at multiple locations in Brown County including T. C. Steele State Historic Site, Hoosier National Forest, Lake Monroe. Features wildflower and bird walks, wetlands hikes, a boat trip on Lake Monroe, nature photography. Contact Patrick Haulter 812-988-5240 phaulter @ dnr. in. gov
Earth Day Hike‘ n’ Holler
April 24, 3:30 and 5:30, Hard Truth Hills Includes build your own trail mix bar, free beverage, planter and small succulent plant 812-720-4840 www. hardtruthhills. com
OUR BROWN COUNTY 25 Year Celebration
April 26, 4:00-7:00 Seasons Conference Center Meet the folks that write stories, deliver, print, and edit. Look at back issues. Music, Appetizers, Cake, Cash Bar
Village Art Walk
April 26, 4:00-7:00 Fourth Friday of April through October Participating art galleries stay open late for your viewing pleasure. Refreshments, demonstrations, and music.
Brown County Art Guild
Features the Marie Goth Estate Collection and contemporary art by more than 40 award-winning member artists. 48 S. Van Buren St. 812-988-6185 www. browncountyartguild. org
Brown County Art Gallery
Features works by 60 contemporary artists and early Indiana masters March 7-29 Abstract Art April 5 Victorian Tea April 18-May 24 C. Curry Bohm April 19-May 3 Mabel B. Annis
Student Art Competition Main St. & Artist Dr. 812-988-4609 www. browncountyartgallery. org
Brown Co History Center
Open Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 11-4 Archives: Tues. and Fri. 1-4 90 Gould St. Nashville www. browncountyhistorycenter. org
T. C. Steele Visitor Center
4220 T. C. Steele Rd. Nashville, IN( Belmont) 10-5 daily( closed Mondays) 812-988-2785 www. tcsteele. org
Zoo’ Opolis Exotic Petting World
5718 State Road 46 West, Nashville, IN( Belmont) 812-764-4980 Text for reservations www. zoo-opolisexoticpettingworld. com
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