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8th A Taste of Art Fine Art Auction
March 23, Seasons Event Center | 5:00-8:30 Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brown Co. Sampling of Brown County’ s finest wines, beers, and distilled liquors Silent and live auction. Heavy hors d’ Oeuvres. Proceeds support scholarships, educational initiatives, and other charitable causes. Seasons Event Center 560 E State Road 46, Nashville 800-365-7327
Mother’ s Cupboard Soup Bowl Benefit
April 21, Seasons Event Center | 4:00-6:00 Tickets at IGA and Visitors Center and the door. Adults $ 30( includes bowl), Kids $ 5. Restaurants serve soups in potters’ handmade bowls. Silent auction and live music. Proceeds go to benefit Mother’ s Cupboard community kitchen, providing free meals to those in need.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE RELATED EVENTS
Everyone in Brown County is gearing up for April’ s total eclipse. The eclipse will take place during the afternoon of Monday, April 8, but most venues are preparing to celebrate with special events / activities over the course of the weekend, too. Lodging and camping spots are expected to fill up in advance.
The Visitors Center’ s website www. browncounty. com is updating a list of events. Here are some highlights available at the time of publication:
Solar Eclipse Camp & Jam
April 5-8, Bill Monroe’ s Music Park Witness the eclipse out in nature. Camping, corn hole, disc golf, food trucks, music, eclipse glasses, hayride. 5163 SR 135 North of Nashville 812-988-6422 www. billmonroemusicpark. com
Solar Eclipse at Harmony Tree Resorts
Music all weekend. A prime spot to view the spectacle. Lodging, food. 1292 SR 135 S, Nashville 812-200-5650 www. harmonytreeresorts. com
Solar Eclipse Festival at Lutheran Hills
April 6-8 Lutheran Hills Daily activities, live music, food. Lodging and meal packages available. 6371 Bear Creek Rd, Morgantown
Totally Epic Eclipse Block Party at Brownie’ s
April 8, Brownie’ s Restaurant 8:00-3:30- Tickets available thru ticket tailor. Limited carryout breakfast and lunch concession options. DJ will spin tunes. Yard games. Eclipse t-shirts can be purchased. 300 tickets will be sold. Includes viewing glasses and LED item for dark time. Brownie’ s Bean Blossom Family Restaurant 5730 N State Rd 135
eXplore Brown County April 8 Eclipse Events
Solar Eclipse Zip Line Tours 2:00-5:00 Special zip line tours to witness the solar eclipse from a unique vantage point. Cosmic Hill Climb Buggy Tour Traverse rugged terrain and scenic landscapes in search of the perfect eclipse viewing spot. Bring your own eclipse glasses 2620 Valley Branch Road, Nashville
Brown County Winery Total Solar Eclipse
April 8, Brown Co Winery 1:00-5:00 Unobstructed view of the eclipse with your favorite Brown County wine. Eclipse viewing glasses provided in gift bag( while supplies last). One ticket per car is required to enter. Bring lawn chairs. Snacks available for purchase from tasting room. No outside alcohol allowed. Parking opens at 10:00 and closes at 5:00. 4520 State Road 46, Nashville
Eclipse Festival at Story
April 7-8, Story Indiana Two-day festival. Reserved primitive and camper parking available. Guests receive solar-certified glasses, invitation to live music and concerts, designated observation stations, arts and crafts, food vendors, and access to recreational and historical areas. VIPs access to preferred tent camping in the pasture, sponsored VIP tent, and continental breakfast. 6404 SR 135 S. 812-988-2273 www. storyinn. com
Area 51 – Totalus Maximus Eclipse
April 8, 10:00-6:00 Area 51 Helmsburg Six miles north of Nashville in village of Helmsburg. Reserved parking. Music, and family friendly games. Unobstructed viewing area. Area 51 Trail. Food, eclipse glasses, collectable T-shirts, and bottled water will be for sale. Satellite Broadcast available in case of clouds. Proceeds benefit Jackson Township Fire Dept. 4831 Helmsburg Road _____________________________
39th Wildflower Foray
April 26-28 | Various Brown County locations | Wildflower and birding walks, wetland hikes, nature photography. Hikes and programs are held at T. C. Steele State Historic Site, on established trails, and natural areas including DNR properties, Hoosier National Forest, Indiana University, Sycamore Land Trust and Nature Conservancy lands. For info on T. C. Steele site’ s programs: 812-988-2785 tcsteeleshs @ indianamuseum. org
42 Our Brown County • March / April 2024