EVERYDAY---KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., climbing wall and wonderland of discovery, education and imagination for children up to age 14.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.  Admission is $6.   Information:  378-3046

Open Mic Poetry Reading & Poetry Slam
October 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008

Times: 7 PM to 9 PM
Address: 280 Commons Mall, Columbus
Location:  Zwanzigz Pizza
Event Email:  matthew@matthewdjackson.com
Admission:  Free
Starting October 1st, Zwanzigz will be hosting an open mic poetry reading & poetry slam. Everyone is welcome, bring your own poems or any poetry you cherish and would like to share.

Please show up early to sign up for the open mic or the poetry slam contest.

The poetry slam is the last half of the event if there are enough performers and judges. .

Wine, Wisdom, & Well-Being
October 7, 2008

Times: 5 pm - 8 pm
For More Information
Address: 532 Washington Street, Columbus, IN
Location:  Fork at 532
Phone:  812.376.9188
Admission:  $40
An authentic Oktoberfest. Bring your gal pals to enjoy the flavors of Germany.
Reservations encouraged

Ethnic Expo
October 10, 2008 - October 11, 2008

For more information
Location:  Downtown Columbus
Phone:  800-468-6564

Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Presents Mostly Mozart
October 11, 2008

Musically Speaking 6:40 pm, Concert Begins 7:30 pm
For more information
Address: 1400 25th Street, Columbus
Location:  Erne Auditorium, Columbus North High School
Phone:  812-376-2638 x111
Event Email:  brigitteh@thecip.org
Admission:  $11 - $40

2008 Brown Instrumental Scholarship winner, Elaine MacAslan opens the evening with Shostakovich's Concerto No. 2 in F major for Piano and Orchestra. For a very special "discovery” Véronique Mathieu, the Philharmonic's new Concertmaster (2008-09 season) is featured in Mozart's Concerto No. 5 for Violin and Orchestra. Talented Philharmonic Principals, Min Kyun Kim (Principal Guest Concertmaster), Tasha Warren, Vanessa Edwards, Sarah McKelvie and Todd Lockwood are also featured in a "Mostly Mozart" concert.Times: 

Historic Homes Tour
October 11, 2008 - October 12, 2008

For more information
Phone:  812-372-3541

Fall Homes Tour in Columbus (Washington Street/Riverside Drive/19th Street areas) on October 11
(10am-5pm) and October 12 (12:00pm-5:00pm).

Tickets are $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members.

Sponsored by Bartholomew County Historical Society.

Kiwanis Duck Race
October 11, 2008

Times: 12:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
kiwanisduckrace.com
Address: 500 Lindsay Street, Columbus
Location:  Mill Race Park
Phone:  812-342-4405
Event Email:  j.blasdel@comcast.net
Admission:  FREE
The fun begins with a Travis Easterling Magic Show at 12:30, followed by the Corporate Duck Race which includes all our major sponsors. Then the community Duck Race of 10,000 rubber ducks racing down the East Fork of the White River for $10,000 worth of prizes. One lucky duck could win $1 Million!

Travis Easterling Magic Show
October 11, 2008

Times: 12:30 P.M.
easterlingentertainment.com
Address: 500 Lindsay Street, Columbus
Location:  Mill Race Park next to the picnic shelter by the boat ramp
Phone:  812-376-6188
Event Email:  easterlingentertainment@earthlink.net
Admission:  FREE
Local Magician and Entertainer, Travis Easterling will bring his lively and fun-filled brand of family entertainment to Mill Race Park beginning at 12:30 on Saturday, October 11. The show will conclude just in time for the Corporate Duck Race, which will be immediately followed by the community Duck Race at 2:00 P.M.

Mark Twain for President
October 14, 2008

For more information
7pm : Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room

Take a break from politics as usual as actor Richard Garey portrays Mark Twain in this one-man show. Mark Twain comes to you from Hannibal, Missouri as veteran stage actor Richard Garey brings Mark Twain for President to life. Twain's wit and wisdom on politics is still fresh and relevant.

Please register to attend this free event by calling 812-379-1266 or emailing reference@barth.lib.in.us.

Hoosier Junior Golf Championships
October 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008

For more information
Oct 18-19
Otter Creek Golf Club

The first annual Hoosier Junior Championship will be played October 18-19, 2008 at Otter Creek Golf Club in Columbus. This event is designed for elite level junior golfers and will be played at approximately 7,000 yards for Boys and 6,000 yards for Girls. This event is open to any junior golfer between the ages of 14-18 as of October 19, 2008.

Indy Wine Trail : Chili Cook-off
October 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008

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Ghost Stories and More
October 21, 2008

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7pm : Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room

Just in time for Halloween, film director, producer and screenwriter Dan Hall will talk with the audience about such ghostly topics as Serendipity - how occurrences on the set of a prior movie at Central State led him to create his first paranormal documentary - Ghost Stories: Walking with the Dead. Ghost Stories - how he sets rules for chronicling suspected paranormal activity, his recollections of the locations investigated, and psychic impression that ties in to the ending of Ghost Stories: Walking with the Dead. The Next Chapter - Hall's latest documentary -  Ghost Stories: Unmasking the Dead. He will introduce the boy on whom the hit movie The Sixth Sense was based.

Please register to attend this free event by calling 812-379-1266 or emailing reference@barth.lib.in.us.

unCommon Cau$e
October 25, 2008

For more information
5:30pm : Cummins Airport Hangar

Great Gatsby! A Roaring Arts Experience... 

Annual Gala and Auction fundraising event. An opportunity to help support many arts organizations in Columbus. Call 812.376.2539 or visit link, above.

Columbus Kids Resale
October 25, 2008

Held at the Hotel Indigo from 8am to 2pm. Shop for gently used and new: Baby/Kid/Maternity items!  We'll have everything from clothing to cribs....See you at the sale!   www.freewebs.com/Columbuskidsresale

Contact Brittany Boezeman  812-376-3885

Halloween Car Show
October 26, 2008

5:00 - 8:00 PM
7:30 PM : awards
Dairy Queen, downtown

Top Ten picked by Dairy Queen management.
All proceeds benefit local charities.

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