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Visitors Guide | Spring 2012

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COLUMBUS/EDINBURGHFeatures 125 Luxurious Guest Rooms, Complimentary High-Speed Internet, HD Flat Screen TVs, 24Hr Complimentary Business Center,

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Recipient of the Lt. Governors’ Award

INDIANAPOLIS SOUTH/GREENWOODFeatures 135 Luxurious Guest Rooms, Complimentary High-

Speed Internet, HD Flat Screen TVs, 24 Hr Complimentary Business Center, 3000 Sq Ft Meeting Room, Exercise Center,

Indoor Swimming Pool & Whirlpool, Great American Grill Restaurant and nightly room service.

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NASHVILLEEnjoy Beautiful Brown County, Indiana! This award-winning hotel off ers a quiet getaway with free breakfast, high speed

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Internet, Meeting Rooms, Fitness Room & More!249 N. Sandy Creek Drive, Exit 50B

812-522-1200 / 1-800-HOLIDAY

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COLUMBUS/EDINBURGHBrand New. Features 93 modern Guest Rooms and Whirlpool Suites with fl at screen TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, Indoor Pool, Whirlpool, Exercise Room,

Business Center, Suite Shop, 1400 Sq Ft meeting room, and Express Start Breakfast. Next to Edinburgh Premium Outlets and Exit 76 Antique Mall.

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Welcome4 Finding Columbus8 New in town?12 Highs and lows13 Who are we?14 Downtown Columbus36 City map

Churches17 Where to worship

What’s Happening18 Calendar20 Indianapolis Motor Speedway22 The arts

Things to See and Do24 Columbus landmarks26 Architecture30 Miller house31 Transportation32 Library40 The Commons42 Kidscommons

Dining44 Dining guide

Accommodations48 Where to stay 50 Lodging guide

Recreation52 People Trails54 Mill Race Park58 Mill Race Center62 Other parks64 Sporting events

Shopping66 Local stores 67 Shopping map

In the Region68 Brown County

Editor: Doug ShowalterCopy Editor: Katharine SmithGraphic Designer: Phillip Spalding

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Columbus to Indianapolis, 45 milesColumbus to Louisville, 69 milesColumbus to Cincinnati, 78 miles

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Columbus’ location within theMidwest “triangle” allows quickaccess to the Indianapolis, Louisvilleand Cincinnati metropolises.

The “Triangle”Columbus

The Midwest TriangleColumbus is conveniently located along Interstate 65 in southern Indiana. Many major cities and their attractions are within two hours’ drive. Popular places to visit using Columbus as headquarters include:

Finding ColumbusWELCOME

IndianapolisOne hourHome to the Indianapolis 500 in May and the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race in July. The Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Zoo, the Children’s Museum and Eiteljorg Museum are major attractions.

Louisville, Ky.90 minutesIts main claim to fame is the leg-endary Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.

Cincinnati90 minutesIt hosts one of the finest and largest history repositories in

the country, the Museum Center, located in a beautiful railroad terminal.

MadisonOne hourHost of the Madison Regatta and historic site of numerous 19th-century mansions.

Corydon 90 minutesThe first state capital of the Indiana territory is also near Marengo Caves.

Bardstown, Ky.Two hoursThe setting for Stephen Foster’s “My Old Kentucky Home” and the bourbon capital of the world.

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No trip to Columbus would be complete without a stop at the Columbus Area Visitors Center, at Fifth and Franklin streets. In fact, it’s a great place to begin your visit.

Visitors can watch a video showcasing several of the prominent designers whose buildings stand throughout the city, including those by Kevin Roche, Eliel and Eero Saarin-en, Harry Weese and I.M. Pei.

Scale models of several buildings, including First Chris-tian Church, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and Bar-tholomew County Courthouse, are on display.

Drive by the Visitors Center after dark to see the dazzling, 9-foot-tall sculpture by world-famous glass artist Dale Chi-huly. Permanently displayed in the window facing Frank-lin Street, “Neon Yellow Chandelier” contains 900 pieces of hand-blown glass.

The center also provides ideas for seasonal area tours and a map for self-guided walking tours. A tour via cellphone also is available.

After viewing displays at the center, tourists can board a bus for a narrated architectural tour or for a tour of the Miller House and Garden.

For current Visitors Center hours, tour schedules and ticket information/reservations: 378-2622, or online at co-lumbus.in.us.


Did you just relocate to the area or are you planning a move to town? New residents to Columbus can find all the relocation information they need in this list.

Bureau of Motor VehiclesColumbus branch745 Schnier St.Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. 379-9323

Hope branch611½ Harrison St.Hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fri-days. 546-5416

Electricity serviceBartholomew County REMC1697 W. Deaver Road372-2546 or bcremc.com

Duke Energy800-521-2232 or duke-energy.com

Natural gas serviceVectren800-227-1376 or vectren.com

Water and sewage serviceColumbus City Utilities1111 McClure Road372-8861 or columbusutilities.org

Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp.Taylorsville526-9777 or easternbartholomewwater.com

Hope Utilities529 Mill St., Hope546-5469

Southwestern Bartholomew Water Corp.4735 W. Carlos Folger Drive342-4421

Telephone serviceAT&T800-288-2020 or att.com

Verizon877-863-9071 or verizonwireless.com

Cable TV serviceComcast888-266-2278 or comcast.com

Satellite TV servicesDISH Network888-275-8068 or dishnetwork.com

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DIRECTV800-644-8103 or directv.com

Waste pickup

Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District720 S. Mapleton St.376-2614 or bcswmd.com

Rumpke of Indiana1950 Tellman Road372-1225 or rumpke.com

Other services

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.1200 Central Ave.376-4234 or bcsc.k12.in.us

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department543 Second St.379-1650 or bartholomewco.com/sheriff

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce500 Franklin St.379-4457 or columbusareachamber.com

Columbus Police Department123 Washington St.376-2600 or columbus.in.gov/police

Columbus Visitors Center506 Fifth St.378-2622 or columbus.in.us

First Call for Help376-6666 or 211 or firstcallforhelp211.org

The Republic333 Second St.372-7811 or therepublic.com

Columbus post office450 Jackson St.378-3521 or usps.com

Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center1039 Sycamore St.379-1630 or lcnfc.org

Columbus Regional Hospital2400 E. 17th St.800-841-4938 or crh.org

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famous folks with local ties

Jamie Hyneman Jim Ryser Tim Grimm

Tony Stewart

Race driver Tony Stewart, a Columbus North High School graduate and 2002, 2005 and 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, still resides in Columbus.

Ross and Don Barbour were two of the original Four Fresh-men who topped the charts in the 1950s and ’60s. The group got its start in Columbus when four college students sang in a nightspot on West Indiana 46.

J. Irwin Miller, former chairman of Cummins Inc. and a for-mer president of the National Council of Churches. Miller, who died in 2004, was the first living American to be in-ducted into the Building Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed by the National Building Museum in Washington. In 1998 Miller and his wife, Xenia, were named Hoosier Millennium Treasures. In 2001 they were named Indiana Living Legends by the Indiana Historical Society.

Actor/musician Tim Grimm has appeared in many televi-sion shows and motion pictures and recorded several al-bums of original music. He resides in Columbus.

Rock musician Jim Ryser has recorded several albums.

Chuck Taylor, developer of the Converse All-Star basket-ball shoe. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1968.

Western actor Ken Maynard, born in Vevay and raised in Columbus, made dozens of films and serials in the 1920s and ’30s. He would often return to the Columbus home of his parents.

Clessie Cummins, founder of Cummins Inc., was a chauf-feur in Columbus before he started making diesel engines.

Jamie Hyneman, a 1974 Columbus North graduate, is a co-host of the television series “Myth Busters.”


some highs and lowsWhat time is it?Columbus is in the Eastern time zone.

What’s the weather?Columbus’ average high temperature for the year is 62 degrees, while the average low tem-perature is 43 degrees. Annual precipitation averages 41 inches, while annual snowfall av-erages 27 inches.

January is the coldest month, with an average low temperature of 18.5 degrees and an aver-age high of 34.5.

Things get hot and sticky in July, when the av-erage high temperature reaches 85.6 degrees while the average low is 65.2 degrees.


who are we?

Population: 44,061

Median age: 37.1 years

Under 5 years: 3,130

18 years and older: 32,965

65 years and older: 6,355

Diversity: White, Non-Hispanic: 84 percent Black: 2.6 percent Asian: 5.6 percent Hispanic or Latino: 5.8 percent

Education: Percentage of those 25 and older with: — High school diploma or higher: 89 — Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.6

Median household income: $49,550— Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Top: Special events downtown attract crowds throughout the year. Above: A team assembles cans to form a cake on a platter for its Canstruction fundraiser entry.


For the young and fun familySatisfy that budding curiosity with a visit to kid-

scommons (309 Washington St., www.kidscommons.org) Columbus’ community children’s museum. Whether you have a little historian, a young botanist, an up-and-coming computer specialist or an aspir-ing artist, kidscommons offers three floors of hands-on activities to promote learning and discovery.

On your way out, stop by the next-door Imagina-tion Station (315 Washington St., www.imagination-stationtoys.com) for books, gifts and toys that will appeal to tots and grown-ups alike.

For out-of-town families and visitors, Hotel Indigo (400 Brown St., 877-270-1392) offers a special “Ex-

When the winter months are over, down-town Columbus is the place to celebrate warmer weather and drawn-out days. With its myriad options for shopping, entertainment and dining, ample park-ing and easy walkability, downtown has a little something for everyone looking for an all-in-one fun night out.

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plore and Imagine” package that includes kidscom-mons admission tickets, Imagination Station shop-ping credit and upscale overnight accommodations.

Next, treat the kids to giant, jungle-gym fun at The Commons (300 Washington St., www.thecommons-columbus.com), where a two-story climbing struc-ture looms high above several play areas designated for different age groups ranging from 6 months to 12 years old. Parents, be sure to grab a hot beverage from the nearby coffee bar inside Scotty’s Burger Joint (310 Washington St., www.scottysburgerjoint.com).

When the kids have burned off some energy, grab a table at Zaharakos (329 Washington St., www.za-harakos.com), Columbus’ legendary ice cream par-lor since 1900. Zaharakos serves classic soup, salad and sandwich fare, but leave room for dessert: the old-fashioned sodas are served from an antique onyx soda fountain, and they pair perfectly with a scoop of ice cream in a float.

More suggestions:O’Child Boutique: New boutique specializes in

children’s apparel and accessories. Location: 408 Washington St. Information: 376-4155.

Puccini’s: Casual family restaurant with pizza and pasta fare. Location: 318 Washington St. Informa-tion: 348-7600.

For the loud and lively crowdIf your style is a little less rocker-stroller and a little

more rock ’n’ roll, tell your crew to meet you at Co-lumbus Bar (322 Fourth St., www.powerhousebrew-ingco.com), Columbus’ longest-operating bar is now a brewpub, where you can sample the beers from the in-house brewery along with a rotating cast of other craft beers on tap.

When you get hungry, order from Columbus Bar’s eclectic menu of pub grub or head over to 4th Street Bar and Grill (433 Fourth St., www.4thstreetbar.com) and feast on its selection of gourmet burgers, ground fresh daily. Catch a game from one of 4th Street’s many relaxed, pub-style booths and just kick back; there’s a Cheers-like atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.

Keep the night going long and loud with live mu-sic at The Garage Pub and Grill (308 Fourth St., www.thegaragepubandgrill.com). The Garage features several different bands through the weekend, a full bar and a good amount of seating for taking in the vi-brant musical scene. Both The Garage and 4th Street Bar have karaoke and trivia nights, so check their cal-endars for more good times with your gang.

For the sophisticated savantsStart your leisurely downtown stroll by browsing

the new best-selling and indie titles at Viewpoint Books (548 Washington St., www.viewpointbooks.com). If there’s something specific you just can’t find, Viewpoint can order it for you.

kidscommons Hotel Indigo

Zaharakos Puccini’s


When you’re ready, head out to dinner at a clas-sic restaurant like Smith’s Row (418 Fourth St., www.smithsrow.com) or Bistro 310 (310 Fourth St., www.bistro310.com), where you’ll find city-style fine din-ing fare at small-town prices. Peruse the long wine lists and sip a new favorite grape in either location’s outdoor dining areas. For steaks and other Ameri-can classics or a helpful health-conscious menu of “lighter fare” items, Smith’s Row has you covered. If it’s a French flair and locally grown ingredients that catch your eye, make sure to try Bistro 310’s seasonal menus.

Inspire intellectual dialogue with a film at YES Cinema (328 Jackson St., www.yescinema.org), Columbus’ nonprofit movie theater that regularly screens contemporary independent films. The YES Film Festival, scheduled for May, is a must-see for cinephiles.

Need more time to appreciate all of the local archi-tectural sights? Make a weekend of it with The Inn at Irwin Gardens’ (608 Fifth St., www.irwingardens.com) “Unforgettable Downtown Columbus” package that includes downtown dining credit and stately

accommodations in a historic estate. For more in-formation about architectural tours, visit the nearby Columbus Area Visitors Center (506 Fifth St., www.columbus.in.us).

For the lovey-dovey duoMeet at Fork at 532 (532 Washington St., www.for-

kat532.com) for pre-dinner cocktails. With its mood lighting and exposed brick walls, Fork has a casual, intimate ambience that’s perfect for cozy conversa-tion. Its menu of drinks and small plates is a con-versation starter, too: Look for fresh and inventive flavors dished up in a style that’s great for sharing.

Head out and hold on to that loving feeling over dinner at Tre Bicchieri (425 Washington St., www.trebicchieri-columbus.com). With an array of sim-ple and traditional Italian flavors from bruschetta to osso buco, it’s like a mini getaway to the Tuscan countryside in the midst of Columbus.

Wind down your evening by scoping out the lat-est art exhibition at Phi Gallery (in Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., www.cmadart.org), which partners with the Columbus Museum of Art and Design to bring you work by local and regional artists.


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CHURCHES

BaptistColumbus Baptist4821 N. U.S. 31

First Baptist3300 Fairlawn Drive

Parkside Baptist1780 Rocky Ford Road

Second Baptist1325 10th St.

CatholicSt. Bartholomew CatholicNational Road and Home Avenue

ChristianEast Columbus Christian3170 Indiana Ave.

First Christian531 Fifth St.

Garden City Church of Christ3245 Jonesville Road

Disciples of ChristNorth Christian850 Tipton Lane

EpiscopalSt. Paul’s Episcopal2651 California St.

East Columbus United Methodist2439 Indiana Ave.

First United MethodistEighth Street and Lafayette Avenue

Sandy Hook United Methodist1610 Taylor Road

MormonThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints3330 30th St.

NazareneFirst Church of the Nazarene1245 McClure Road

PresbyterianFairlawn Presbyterian2611 Fairlawn Drive

First Presbyterian512 Seventh St.

Reformed Presbyterian550 N. National Road

Unitarian-UniversalistUnitarian-Universalist Fellowship7850 W. Goeller Road

IndependentCommunity Church of Columbus3850 N. Marr Road

The Ridge51 N. Brooks St.

JudaismSha’arei ShalomColumbus Hebrew Congregation meets monthly at 7850 W. Goeller Road. It shares facilities with the Bartholomew County Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship.

LutheranFaith Lutheran6000 W. Indiana 46.

First Lutheran, ELCA3600 25th St.

Grace Lutheran, Missouri Synod3201 Central Ave.

St. Peter’s Lutheran719 Fifth St.

MethodistAsbury United Methodist1751 27th St.

time for worship


calendar

Dancers Studio will present “Jungle Book and Other Stories” April 14 and 15 at Columbus

North High School auditorium.

fun run on the People Trails. Register online at signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/80594. Cost ranges from $15 to $20 per person.

21-22 — THE REPUBLIC’S HOME AND GARDEN SHOW. Bar-tholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Two buildings of displays, demonstra-tions, ideas for inside and outside the home, plus kids activi-ties. Free admission. Information: 379-5655 or [email protected].

22 — COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. “A Tour of Europe,” featuring the music of Rossini, Ravel and Beethoven, 3:30 p.m., Mill Race Park amphitheater.

28 — COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC. Pianist Di Wu returns to the philharmonic to perform Rachmaninoff ’s pow-erful Piano Concerto No. 2. 7:30 p.m., Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St. Single ticket prices begin at $10; tickets available at www.thecip.org. Information: 376-2638, ext. 110.

MAy18-19 — HOPE ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE. On the town square in Hope. Exhibition and sale presented by Art Guild of Hope. Information: hopeartguild.com.

APRIL6 — FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES. “Jungle Book.” Free, 6 p.m., The Commons. Dancers Studio presents “Jungle Book,” adapted by Disney from Rudyard Kipling’s classic story. Infor-mation: 376-8080.

14 — CARING PARENTS DON’T SHAKE RUN/WALK. Southside Elementary School, 1320 W. Road 200S. $15 to $30 depending on optional shirt and entry date. Register at fami-lyservicebc.org.

14-15 — “JUNGLE BOOK AND OTHER STORIES.” 7 p.m. Satur-day; 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Columbus North High School auditori-um. Presented by Dancers Studio Inc. Tickets $9 students and $14 general admission in advance or $10 and $15 at the door. Information: 376-8080.

15 — COLUMBUS CITY BAND SPRING CONCERT. 2 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St.

21 — TOUR DE TRAILS RUN AND WALK CHALLENGE. The event features an 8K run, a 5K run and walk and a free kids


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19 — TOUR DE TRAILS BICYCLE CHALLENGE. 20K, 50K and 75K courses, with a rolling start beginning at 9:30 a.m. from Mill Race Park for all routes. Information: 376-2680.

25 — COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC “SALUTE!” CONCERT. 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Memorial for Veter-ans, Second and Washington streets. This free concert honors the men and women who served and are serving in the wars of the 20th and 21st centuries, with special recognition to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Information: thecip.org.

JUNE10 — COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. “Pops in the Park,” featuring Cathy Morris and her band, with music by Gershwin, Ellington, Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more. 7:30 p.m., Mill Race Park amphitheater.

16 — GIRLFRIEND RIDE. A bicycle ride for women only: a chick trip. Bring your best girlfriend and ride for a good cause, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Columbus. You can go 10K, 25K or 50K, you decide.

23 — COLUMBUS INDIANA PHILHARMONIC. Steve Lippia returns to team up with the philharmonic in a cabaret event designed to bring you to the dance floor. The Commons. Ticket prices and time to be announced later. Information: 376-2638, ext. 110.

Pianist Di Wu will perform with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic April 28 at Columbus North High School.

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Carson’s, JCPenney, Kmart andover 40 exciting specialty shops

25th Street & Central, Columbus (812)372-3831 www.fairoaksmall.net Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. Noon - 6 p.m.

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24 — GARDEN TOUR. Sponsored by Columbus In Bloom. More information to come.

JULy6-14 — BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Fairgrounds on Indiana 11 south of Columbus. Information: bartholomew-countyfair.com.

EVERy DAyHAMILTON CENTER ICE ARENA. 25th Street and Lincoln Park Drive. Admission: child (5-17) $3.50; adult (18 and older) $4; 4 and younger free. Skate rental $2. Call for schedule and programming. Information: 376-2686.

KIDSCOMMONS. 309 Washington St., climbing wall and won-derland 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. Closed Monday. Admission is $6. Call for details. Information: 378-3046.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Story time sessions and other children’s activities: www.barth.lib.in.us/calendar.html.

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH. 405 Hope Ave. For a complete schedule of activities: www.foundationforyouth.com.

COLUMBUS GYMNASTICS CENTER. 405 Hope Ave. Classes and open gym for children. Information: 376-2545.

The annual “Salute” concert, honoring men and women of the Armed Forces, presented by Columbus Indiana Philharmonic will be May 25 at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans.

This year’s Bartholomew County 4-H Fair will run from July 6 to 14 at the fairgrounds.

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start your engines

Fast times at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Columbus is an hour away from the mecca of open-wheel automobile racing, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Originally created as a proving ground for the nation’s fledgling auto industry, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway now hosts three of the world’s biggest racing events.

The track’s crown jewel, the Indianapolis 500, is held each Memorial Day weekend. It is the oldest, richest and largest auto race in the world.

The race has spawned the month-long 500 Festival which each May turns the Indianapolis area into a hotbed of race-related activities, including the 500 Festival Parade and a wildly popular mini-marathon.

In 1994, 83 years after the inaugural Indy 500, a second, summertime race came to the Speedway. The race, this year known as the Crown Royal 400 at the Brickyard quick-ly developed into one of the premier events on the popular NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit.

Tony Kanaan leads a pack of cars onto pit road during the Indianapolis 500.

Columbus native Tony Stewart, who still resides here, has won the race twice, in 2005 and 2007. Earlier in his ca-reer Stewart also competed in several Indy 500s.

By 2000, a road course was added to the original oval track to welcome the Formula One circuit to Indy.

Formula One has departed, but the road circuit has been taken over by motorcycles. The track is now home to the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

ScheduleMay 27 — Indianapolis 500July 29 — Crown Royal 400 at the BrickyardAug. 19 — Red Bull Indianapolis GP

TicketsCheck www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com for ticket

availability for all three events.


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the arts

The arts play a big role in the life of Columbus, from classical music to interpretive dance to good old rock ’n’ roll.

Columbus Area Arts Council serves as an umbrel-la organization for arts groups and sponsors several events throughout the year, such as the downtown Neighborfest concerts on the first Thursday of each month from June through September.

The council also books the music for Columbus Farmer’s Market, held downtown each Saturday morning during those same months. Information: columbusfarmersmarket.org.

Columbus has two symphony orchestras. Colum-bus Indiana Philharmonic, under the direction of conductor David Bowden, often hosts prestigious guests at its concerts. It also invests heavily in edu-cation programs, such as a children’s choir and a strings camp.

The philharmonic was launched in 1987 with fi-nancial support from local businesses and founda-tions, support which continues to help the orches-

YES Cinema hosts the Deja Vu Art Fair.

tra thrive today.Columbus Symphony Orchestra is the oldest or-

chestra in the state, having given its first concert at the Crump Theatre in May 1923.

Music Director Roger Kalia is just the fourth lead-er in the symphony’s 88-year history.

However, the oldest musical group in the city is Columbus City Band, in existence since 1843. To-day’s City Band has a repertoire that’s a mix of clas-sical fare and pops material.

All three organizations present glorious Christ-mas concerts every December.

Dance is an art form well-represented in this area. Dancers Studio teaches ballet, modern dance and other dance forms. Its annual performance of “The Nutcracker” is one of the holiday season’s most anticipated events.

Columbus is home to a number of talented paint-ers, sculptors and other visual artists. Works of lo-cal artists can be seen and purchased at places such as Stillframes Gallery on Brown Street and the Phi


Gallery at Hotel Indigo, also on Brown Street.Visitors will see a variety of interesting and eye-

catching sculptures located throughout the city. These are a continuation of the Columbus Art In-vitational, an effort that began in September 2006, which brings in art for public enrichment.

If you’re interested in taking in a movie, you have your choice between Hollywood’s latest offerings, which are shown on the 12 screens at AMC Show-place Theatre on Creekview Drive or the more spe-cialized fare at Yes Cinema downtown.

Yes Cinema brings in the kinds of films that are conducive to long discussions about their themes

and significance afterward at the nearby cafes and restaurants downtown. It also offers special perfor-mances such as live comedy on occasion.

An abundance of live music encompassing genres such as singer-songwriter, blues, jazz, rock and country can be heard at several area venues.

The Crump Theatre, an old-school movie palace on Third Street turned live-performance venue, hosts local theatrical productions and a variety of musical entertainment ranging from local metal acts to bluegrass bands to the occasional national performer such as John Mellencamp.

Music Director David Bowden leads the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic during its Christmas concert.


Columbus treasures

Top: Columbus City Hall. Bottom: Cummins Corporate Office Building.

Churches* First Christian Church, Eliel Saarinen, 1942.

* North Christian Church, Eero Saarinen, 1964; Dan Kiley, landscaping.

* First Baptist Church, Harry Weese, 1965.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Gunnar Birkerts, 1988.

Companies* Cummins Irwin Office Building, Eero Saarinen, 1954

Dorel Juvenile Group, Harry Weese, 1961; Dan Kiley landscaping.

The Republic newspaper, Myron Goldsmith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, 1971.

AT&T, Paul Kennon, design principal; Jay Bauer, designer; Caudill Rowlett Scott, 1978.

Public placesVisitors Center, James Perkinson, 1864; renovation, Kevin Roche, 1995.

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., former Maple Grove/Garfield School, Charles F. Sparrell, 1896; William Brown Jr., principal architect, Ratio Architects Inc., addition and renovation, 1989.

Bartholomew County Courthouse, Isaac Hodgson, 1874; SIECO Inc. renovated, 1969.

Bartholomew County Public Library, I.M. Pei and Partners, 1969; James K. Paris, Architect Group Inc., addition, 1987.


Columbus post office, Roche Dinkeloo and Associates, 1970.

Columbus City Hall, Edward Charles Bassett, principal architect, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, 1981.

Columbus Learning Center, Kevin Kennon and Kohn Pederson Fox, 2005.

Bartholomew County Jail, Don M. Hisaka and Associates, 1990.

Otter Creek Clubhouse/Golf Course, Harry Weese, clubhouse, 1964; Robert Trent Jones and Rees Jones, golf course; Dan Kiley, landscaping.

Four Seasons Retirement Center, Norman Fletcher, principal architect, The Architects Collaborative Inc., 1967.

Hamilton Center, skating rink, Harry Weese, 1958; Koster and Associates, addition, 1975.

Streetscape, Paul Kennon, principal architect, Caudill Rowlett Scott, 1990; Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, landscaping.

Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Cesar Pelli, 2011.

The Commons, Koetter Kim Associates; CSO Architects, 2011.

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architecture on displayThe city’s architectural adventure began with First Chris-

tian Church, which Eliel Saarinen, a Finnish architect, de-signed at the request of the congregation. Completed in 1942, it anchors a city block.

Its tower, different from the traditional steeples of reli-gious buildings, is visible throughout downtown.

The notion that a small town could be home to architectur-ally significant buildings was not lost on community leaders. Through the Cummins Engine Foundation, and leadership of J. Irwin Miller, an offer was made to pay the architectural fees for the design of a much-needed public school. Later, the offer was extended for all public buildings if the archi-tects were selected from a foundation list.

Today there are more than 60 public and private buildings designed by notable architects. Columbus is one of six cities in the United States to have such a significant concentration of buildings by prominent architects. Other cities with the distinction are Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and San Francisco.

In 1994 the city was selected as the site of the Pritzker Ar-chitecture Prize award ceremony.

Among the notable structures are Bartholomew County Public Library, by I. M. Pei (1969); Cummins Irwin Office Building, Eero Saarinen (1954); Clifty Creek Elementary School, Richard Meier (1982); The Republic, Myron Gold-smith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (1971); St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (1988) and Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln Campus (1967), both by Gunnar Birkerts.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, with a copper-clad roof, has a 186-foot steeple. Another famous spire on the horizon is that of North Christian Church. That building, designed by Eliel Saarinen’s son, Eero, has a 192-foot spire, the tallest in the city.

Many of the well-known buildings are in the downtown area, mixed with historic structures from Columbus’ early years. The shops along the city’s main street — Washington Street — have been restored or maintained to keep their his-torical perspective. The courthouse, built in 1874, anchors the southern edge of downtown. Next to it is a limestone monument to Bartholomew County veterans who died serv-ing their country. The old blends with the new as life moves on.

It’s not only the buildings that make up the interesting Co-lumbus streetscape. Mill Race Park, built along a flood plain, was designed to withstand the flooding that can occur at


To the casual observer, Columbus might seem an unlikely place for architectural masterpieces. Situated in southern Indiana, divided by rivers and creeks, the city rises from the prairie like corn in surrounding fields.

The offices of The Republic newspaper on Second Street.


the confluence of the Driftwood and Flat Rock rivers. The park boasts an 84-foot tower and an amphitheater with seating for 500. The park also has walking trails and a cov-ered bridge.

Across the street, Cummins Inc. occupies a three-block complex. The Fortune 500 company is the city’s No. 1 em-ployer and its Corporate Office Building one of the city’s architectural highlights.

Fine lines, cornice stones and creative vision make Co-lumbus what it is today.

Architecture toursTwo-hour bus tours are of-

fered by Columbus Visitors Cen-ter. Tours depart the Visitors Cen-ter at Fifth and Franklin streets.

Self-guided cellphone tours also are available. For the lat-est ticket information and tour schedules: www.columbus.in.us.

Second Street Bridge

Bartholomew County Courthouse

Above: Arcade at Cummins Irwin Office Building. At right: Parkside Elementary School.


Banks & Credit Unions & ATM Locations

BAR-CONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION1142 N. Marr Road, Columbus-ATMColumbus Regional Hospital Canteen-ATM

BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL FEDERALCREDIT UNION“A Community Chartered Financial Institution”740 N. Marr Road, Columbus-ATM2118 Lanier Drive, Madison-ATM

CENTRA CREDIT UNIONColumbus Area2165 Jonathon Moore Pike, Columbus – Branch + ATM1430 National Road, Columbus – Branch + ATM601 Union Street, Columbus – Branch + ATM2020 26th Street, Columbus – Branch + ATM2010 West 450 South, Walesboro – Branch + ATM11700 N. US 31, Edinburgh – Branch + ATMRural King, Northern Village Center, 2985 N. National Rd., Columbus – ATMClifty Crossing,1083 National Road, Columbus – ATMWoodridge Center, 2 Mile House Rd & Hwy 46 W, Columbus – ATMColumbus Bowling Center, 3010 State Street, Columbus – ATMElks Club, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus – ATMHilton Garden Inn, 12210 N. Executive Dr., Edinburgh – ATMCarmel11711 N. Pennsylvania, Carmel – Branch + ATM

(CENTRA CREDIT UNION continued)Indianapolis4562 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis – Branch + ATMShelbyvilleFortune Plaza, 2450 E State Road 44, Shelbyville – Branch + ATMGreensburgGreensburg Plaza, 1803 N. Lincoln, Greensburg – Branch + ATM734 W. Main St., Greensburg – Branch + ATMSeymour520 South Jackson Park Dr., Seymour – Branch + ATMSeymour West Towne Plaza, 1111 West Towne Plaza, Seymour – ATMBig Lots Center, 2008 E Tipton Street, Seymour – ATM North Vernon975 N. Veterans Dr., North Vernon – Branch + ATMSav-A-Lot, 1357 N. State St., North Vernon – ATMScottsburg281 North Gardner, Scottsburg – Branch + ATMWalmart (inside), 1618 West McClain, Scottsburg – Branch + ATMMadison303 Clifty Drive, Madison – Branch + ATMSellersburg7812 State Road 60, Sellersburg – Branch651 Hamburg Way, Sellersburg – ATM ClarksvilleWalmart (inside) 1351 Veteran’s Parkway, Clarksville – Branch + ATMNew Albany710 Pillsbury Lane, New Albany – Branch + ATMFloyd Memorial Hospital, 1850 State St., New Albany – ATM Jeffersonville2125 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville – Branch + ATM1990 Charlestown New Albany Pike, Jeffersonville – ATM

INDIANA BANK & TRUST Columbus Area501 Washington St., Columbus1020 Washington St., Columbus-ATM2751 Brentwood Dr., Columbus-ATM4330 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus-ATM 3805 25th Street, Columbus-ATM8475 N. State Road 9, HopeSeymour222 N. 2nd Street, Seymour-ATM1117 E. Tipton St., Seymour-ATM101 N. Main St., Brownstown2879 N. Highway 31, AustinNorth Vernon1420 N. State St., N. VernonIndianapolis8740 S. Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis-ATM1510 W. Southport Road, Indianapolis-ATM

(INDIANA BANK & TRUST continued)ATMS1544 N. State St., N.Vernon-ATM Only1801 Greensburg Crossing-ATM820 S. Buckeye Street, Osgood-ATM114 State Rd. 46 East, Batesville-ATM201 Clifty Dr., Madison-ATM1208 S. Jackson St., Salem-ATM

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK707 Creekview Dr., Columbus125 Third St., Columbus2531 Eastbrook Plaza, ColumbusUS 31 & Tannehill Rd., Taylorsville3950 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus

MAINSOURCE BANKBartholomew County (Branch Locations)803 Washington St. Columbus - (Drive-Thru)2315 Merchant Mile, Columbus - ATM3748 25th St., Columbus - ATM529 Washington St., Columbus - ATM3880 W. Presidential Way, Taylorsville/Edinburgh - ATMDecatur County (Branch Locations)201 N. Broadway, Greensburg - ATM304 E. 10th St., Greensburg - ATM102 Underwood Dr., Westport - ATMDecatur County (ATM Locations)2105 N. SR 3 Bypass, GreensburgJennings County (Branch Locations)521 N. State St., North Vernon - ATMJohnson County (Branch Locations)136 E. Harriman Ave., Bargersville - ATM597 Banta St., Franklin – ATM on-site298 SR 135 N., Greenwood – ATM on-site11 Trafalgar Sq., Trafalgar – ATM on-site989 N. US 31, Whiteland – ATM on-siteJohnson County (ATM Locations)Hospital Road Laundry Building 613, Camp AtterburyHospital Road NCO Club, Camp AtterburyHospital Road USO, Camp AtterburyShelby County (Branch Locations)2507 Progress Parkway, Shelbyville - ATM

SALIN BANK 655 Third Street, Columbus - ATM 3501 Central Avenue, Columbus - ATM 100 W. Main Cross Street, Edinburgh-ATM


Miller house and garden

tThe public now has the chance to visit the former home of the late J. Irwin and Xenia Miller, one of the country’s most highly regarded examples of mid-cen-tury Modernist residences.

In 2009, members of the Miller family donated the Highland Way house and gardens, along with many of the original furnishings, to the Indianapolis Mu-seum of Art.

The IMA, working with the Columbus Area Visitors Center, offers public guided tours of the house and gardens. Tour schedules and tickets are available on-line at columbus.in.us or imamuseum.org.

Cost for the tour is $20, and all tours originate at the Visitors Center.

Commissioned in 1952, the Miller house was de-

signed by Eero Saarinen, with interiors by Alexander Girard and landscape design by Daniel Urban Kiley.

In 2000, the property was designated a National Historic Landmark, the first listed with a still-living landscape architect that also was still occupied by its original owners at the date of its designation.

The house features an open and flowing layout, flat roof and vast stone and glass walls. The rooms, con-figured beneath a grid pattern of skylights supported by cruciform steel columns, are filled with strong col-ors and playful patterns.

Amid the residence’s large geometric gardens, its grandest feature is a path lined by honey locust trees that runs along the west side of the house.

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transportation

Rental carsBudget Rent A CarWalmart Super Center (inside,) 735 Whitfield Drive376-7697

Enterprise Rent A Car2021 25th St.375-1198

National Car Rental & Alamo1711 25th St.372-6284

Taxi serviceCity Taxi1495 Jackson St.314-2227

Eta Taxi530 S. Mapleton St.378-3825. MediCab transportation to and from medi-cal offices and facilities.

Public transportationColumBUS bus service operates from 6 a.m. to 7

p.m. Monday through Saturday.Cost is 25 cents per person per trip, and half-price

fares are available for those 60 and older, anyone dis-abled and anyone on Medicare.

Children up to age 18 ride free. High school age children need to show their student identification card.

All fixed bus routes are wheelchair accessible and also have bicycle racks.

Buses leave the downtown hub, at 850 Lindsey St. in front of Mill Race Center, at five minutes past the hour.

Bus passes may be purchased at the downtown hub. Fixed route passes are $5 and are good for 25 rides.


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Terry Clark performs his Buffalo Bill Cody act at Bartholomew County Public Library.


As usual for Columbus buildings, the Bartholomew County Public Library is architecturally unique. The New York firm of I.M. Pei and Partners, Architects, designed the building, which was dedicated May 16, 1971.

The library building is a sculptured brick pavilion for-malized by the east and west walls and cornice. The design brings daylight to the lower level. An integral concrete coffer slab and brick bearing wall construction are the main fea-tures of the design.

The landscaping features trees, surrounded by brick and concrete, in a courtyard. The view of the First Christian Church campanile has been retained, and the open space of the immediate library area contrasts with nearby tree-lined streets.

Pei is the recipient of many awards for outstanding achievements in architectural design, including the 2010 Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Archi-tects. His concern for the integrity of materials, his attention to the details of form, color and texture, and his awareness of spatial relationships are reflected in his designs.

Kenneth D.B. Carruthers, the architect in charge of design and production, was the architect in charge of design for the National Airlines terminal of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and participated in the development of the Kennedy Library in Cambridge, Mass.

Henry Moore’s “Large Arch” sculpture was installed on the library plaza on April 15, 1971.

The sculpture was to be a focal point to control the space of the plaza between the two architectural masses presented by the library and the Eliel Saarinen-designed First Chris-tian Church.

The natural organic quality of the sculpture, similar to rocks and bones, is in contrast to the stark geometric shapes of the buildings around the plaza. The arch is 20½ feet tall, 12 feet wide and weighs 5½ tons. It is sandcast of bronze.

Library servicesA wide range of materials, services, infor-

mational and entertainment programs and facilities is available for Bartholomew County residents. Fiction and nonfiction books, cur-rent and back issues of magazines and news-papers, recordings, microfilms, cassettes, au-dio books on tape and art prints for all ages are included in the library collection.

The library’s Fine Arts Department contains an extensive collection of books on architec-ture, art, music, photography and related arts.

Meeting facilities for community groups include a large multipurpose room accommo-dating 150 people and three small meeting rooms.

Information: 379-1255.


yellow Trail MuseumMain Street at the northwest corner of Hope Town SquareWorld War I and II military uniforms and supplies, farm and kitchen tools and supplies, glassware, clothes worn by early residents, antique books and office equipment, many “Living History” exhibits. Free admission. Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays. In-formation and appointments: 546-4877 or yellowtrailmuseum.com

Simmons SchoolBehind Hope Elementary School on Indiana 9Refurbished one-room schoolhouse, features 19th-century furnishings, books, volunteer schoolmarms. By appointment. Information: Flatrock-Hawcreek School Corp. at 546-4922 or simmonsschool.com

Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum524 Third St.Permanent exhibits include a period bedroom and parlor and pioneer exhibit from the early 1800s. Also features hands-on activities area, exhibits and history and genealogy area available for research. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. Information: 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org

Henry Breeding Farm13730 N. Road 100W, EdinburghBartholomew County Historical Society facility. Home built in 1860 and surrounding farm buildings and grounds open by appointment. Formal herb garden, farm implement exhibit, Victorian furnishings. Information: 372-3541 or bartholome-whistory.org

Camp Atterbury MuseumIndiana 252 north of ColumbusVeterans Memorial including a World War II vintage troop train coach and a brick Walk of Honor in front of the memori-al’s reflecting pool. News clippings, model airplanes, medals, decorations, handwritten letters, uniforms on life-size man-nequins and photos that tell the history of the camp. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 526-1744 or campatterbury.in.ng.mil

Historical Society of Decatur County Museum222 N. Franklin St., GreensburgVictorian furniture, quilts, coverlets, late 19th- and early 20th-century women’s clothing, children’s toys from 1900-1950, mili-

Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum

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tary uniforms, Greensburg Daily News clip files from 1930-1980, local diaries, photographs and scrapbooks. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 812-663-2764 or decaturcountyhistory.org

Brown County Historical MuseumEast of Brown County Courthouse on Museum Way in NashvilleMultiple buildings including a log jail, doctor’s office and authen-tic 1850 woodworking shop. Open 1 to 4:30 p.m. on weekends May through October and holidays. Information: 812-988-9148 or brown countyhistory.info

Jackson County History Center207 E. Walnut St., BrownstownMuseum campus includes Ball and Heller Museum, Ketcham Vil-lage, trading post and nearby Old Brownstown Cemetery. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays or by appoint-ment. Information: 812-358-1745.

Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus Municipal AirportDisplays from World War II, the Korean War, the Cuban crisis and the Vietnam War as they affected the lives of local residents and military personnel stationed in the area. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call to schedule appointment during winter months. Information: 372-4356 or atterburybakalarmuseum.org

Jennings County Historical Society Museum134 E. Brown St., North VernonHistoric North American House allows visitors to explore different aspects of Jennings County history. Picturesque herb garden and over 4,000 square feet of antique displays. Gift shop. Free admission. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Information: 812- 346-8989 or jenningscohs.org

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wine country – even in Indiana

Don’t let Indiana winemakers hear you testify that the rolling valleys and sunny slopes of California are the only place to successfully cultivate grapes.

Although Indiana’s harsher climate prevents viticul-turists from growing grapes to make the industry’s com-mon types of the drink, such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, some winemakers have nearly perfected a variation that works — the French-American hybrid.

And those grapes winemakers can’t grow, they im-port and process, making Indiana wineries an increasingly impressive option when it comes to studying and tasting the drink that has be-come so popular these last few years.

The state offers nearly 40 wineries and tast-ing rooms, eight of which are in the Colum-bus area.

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Simmons Winery offers a variety of wines plus several tour options.


Simmons Winery8111 E. Road 450N, Columbus

WINES: Simmons offers red, white, blush and fruit wines, includ-ing chardonel, vidal blanc, vignoles, cayuga white, chambourcin, marechal foch, St. Vincent and steuben.

HOURS: January to March: noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. April to December: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

TOURS: Simmons offers several tour options: Wine cellar with vineyard tour and tasting; wine cellar with vineyard tour, tasting and logo glass; wine cellar with vineyard tour, tasting, glass and crackers, cheese and fruit platter; and all of the above with meatballs, mini sandwiches. Call for current prices.

CONTACT: 812-546-0091, simmonswinery.com

Brown County Winery4520 Indiana 46, Nashville

WINES: Brown County Winery offers dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines, including chambourcin, cranberry apple and seyval blanc.

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

TOURS: Several tour options are available. Call for current prices.

CONTACT: 812-988-6144, browncountywinery.com

Chateau Thomas Tasting Room225 S. Van Buren St., Nashville

The Chateau Thomas Winery of Plainfield offers a tasting room and gift shop in downtown Nashville.

WINES: dry red, whites and sweet varieties.

HOURS: Dec. 1 to May 15: noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. May 16 to Nov. 30: noon to 7 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

CONTACT: 812-988-8500 or chateauthomas.com.

Chateau de Pique Winery6361 N. Road 760E, Seymour

WINES: Selections include merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet merlot, syrah, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, sweet mile high and more.

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

TOURS: Tours are available upon request.

CONTACT: 812-522-9296 or chateaudepique.com.

Wolfcreek Wines11425B S. Jonesville Road

WINES: Seven varieties of wines from dry red and white to sweet, including Riesling, chambourcin and garden rose.

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday.

CONTACT: 317-214-9653, www.wolfcreekwines.com.

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The Chateau Thomas Winery of Plainfield offers a tasting room and gift shop in downtown Nashville.


The Commons


tThe rebirth of The Commons perfectly embodies the overall renaissance of downtown Columbus. In name and location, The Commons has been a fixture in the heart of the busi-ness and entertainment district since 1972. Now that its new physical form, which retains certain structural features of the original, is open and bustling, it’s apparent that it serves its function as a community hub in a manner fitting for a new century.

The ground floor houses the lobby, 8,000 square feet of re-tail and restaurant space, a children’s playground and a food court. A performance space and patio are situated on the up-per level.

The centerpiece of the lobby is “Chaos I,” a mechanical sculp-ture designed by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely that had been an inescapable presence in the old Commons since 1974. While its various movements are an endless source of fascination, it has been reworked by Taylor Bros. Construction Co., art con-servator Richard McCoy and Purdue College of Technology students so it can be easily turned off during performances or meetings.

The playground’s most visually arresting feature is the Luckey Climber. This net-enclosed biomorphic climbing sys-tem was designed by Tom Luckey and his son, Spencer, a Con-necticut-based team that has installed such structures in vari-ous U.S. cities and Mexico City. Those who scale its full height of 44 feet have a panoramic view of the rest of the playground, the lobby and the courthouse.

The performance space seats up to 450 at tables for ban-quets or 700 in a theater-style arrangement. The stage boasts an impressive lighting system. Behind it are dressing rooms and a catering kitchen.

A smaller stage on the lower level, behind “Chaos,” is suited to meetings or a lunchtime music series.

The Columbus Area Arts Council once again has its offices in The Commons and is partnering with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department for programming.

Among the events returning to The Commons are the arts council’s UnCommon Cause fundraiser, First Fridays for Fam-ilies and the prom for East and North high schools.

The building is certified to a silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, level by the U.S. Green Build-ing Council. The roof, designed by Michigan-based Live Roof, is covered with vegetative material that provides insulation and storm water absorption.

Trees are featured on the patio designed to invite informal socializing in keeping with the entire facility’s intended role as a central gathering spot for the city.

Koetter Kim of Boston is the design architect, and CSO Ar-chitects of Indianapolis is the architect of record.

Three sides are enclosed in glass, and over 15 types of glass were used.


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Kidscommons Children’s Museum, at 309 Washing-ton St., is like a sundae with whipped cream, sprinkles, a cherry and about 100 kinds of nuts.

And just wait until you see what the sundae is made of — Neapolitan ice cream.

The door opens, and visitors are greeted by an expe-rience that makes up kidscommons’ overall feel. Like Neapolitan ice cream, it has colorful splashes in every direction. A large banner says: “Explore, be adventurous, the world is waiting.”

The facility has three floors, arranged in a way that makes one blend into the next. All are accessible for the disabled via ramps and an elevator.

The first floor is the whipped cream, the first of three toppings for the sundae. The Citizen Kids area is com-plete with a storytelling kiosk, a wooden train set, a ball run and the makings for an entire wooden city.

Other first-floor exhibits include a children’s art stu-dio, a tiny Japanese house, the Early Childhood Garden and a computer lab.

Children can create art with paper, paint and other tools in a children’s version of a professional studio.

The Japanese House has the duplicated facade of a Japanese home, complete with a short-legged table, wall decorations and pillows on the floor where people would sit.

The Early Childhood Garden offers a multisensory en-vironment with a hollow “reading tree,” a bridge over a creek painted on the floor, a little camper to climb inside and a painted pond where parents can lay their babies.

CreekLab is a creek replica that mimics a riffle and pool stream habitat. All of the aquatic life such as fish, invertebrates, plants and algae were collected from lo-cal streams.

Above: Children play in a “camper” at kidscommons. Opposite page: The climbing wall is always popular.


The second floor makes up the sprinkles of our multi-layer sundae. It includes a climbing wall, Bubblology and ExploraHouse.

The 17-foot climbing wall is accessible for the dis-abled and duplicates the museum’s facade. Bubblology lets children see the world from inside a bubble. Explo-raHouse shows them what’s behind the walls of a house and lets them slide down a giant toilet.

No sundae would be complete without a sprinkling of nuts and a decorative cherry on top.

On the third floor, Kids on the Move encourages healthy life choices through food and exercise. Exhibit components include three Exergaming bikes, Dance! Dance! Dance!, Hoop It Up and a Lightspace Play Wall.

And the cherry on top is the new hands-on robotics exhibit designed by NASA.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Kidscommons is also open on Mondays from the middle of June through the middle of August.

Admission is $6 a person or $40 for a 10-visit pass. Climbing wall $3 plus admission. Information: 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

Surprising Little Town

Visit the HOPE AREA WELCOME CENTER 613 Harrison Street On the Historic Town Square

(812) 546-HOPE (4673) www.hopechamber.com [email protected]

May 18th-19thArt Guild of Hope-Art Fair on the Square

Art * Artist Exhibitions * Artist BoothsJune-September

Fun Fridays On Th e SquareClassic Car Cruise-In * Corn Hole Games * Live Music

June 9th-10thHope’s Relay For Life

Relay Teams walk for 24 hours * Luminary Memory Walk * Food *

June 16thSmoke on the Square BBQ Cook-Off

Teams Battle for Bartholomew County Title * Live MusicJune 29th

Old-Fashioned Independence DayFireworks * Live Music * Sidewalk Parade

Food * Games

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Family DiningAmazing Joe’s Grill2607 Central Ave.Steaks, chicken, seafood. Dinner Monday-Friday; lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday. 378-2130.

The American GrillHilton Garden Inn, U.S. 31 and I-65Offers freshly prepared breakfast and dinner.812-526-8600.

Baby Back Blues Bar-B-Q1641 N. National RoadSouthern grill-pit barbecue including ribs, brisket, chicken, beef and pork. Lunch and dinner. 379-2229.

Bistro 310310 Fourth St.Fine dining featuring cuisine prepared by owner/chef Jeff Maiani. Lunch and dinner. 418-8212.

Bob EvansIndiana 46 and I-65Homestyle food with country-style breakfasts and dinner items such as meatloaf, turkey and dressing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 378-0442.

Cracker BarrelU.S. 31 at EdinburghCountry cooking including made-from-scratch chicken and dumplings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 526-7968.

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Denny’sIndiana 46 and I-65Open 24 hours. Home of the Grand Slam breakfast. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 314-0075.

Fork at 523523 Washington St.Small plate bistro and wine and ultra premium spirit bar. 379-2240.

Golden Corral1250 N. National RoadBuffet dining with changing entrees for lunch and dinner. Breakfast on weekends only. 375-1065.

Hangar 54770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus Municipal AirportOpen for breakfast and lunch every day. 378-4070.

Olde Columbus Restaurant2480 Jonathan Moore PikeDecorated with antiques. All you can eat prime rib buffet Friday and Saturday night. Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. 372-1541.

IHOP Restaurant54 Johnson Blvd.Pancakes, omelets, burgers, chicken and steak. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 348-2690.

Lincoln Square2315 Jonathan Moore PikeA varied menu including Greek dishes, steak, sandwiches, pasta, chicken, fish and salads. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 657-7420.

Max & Erma’s12105 Executive Drive, EdinburghSandwiches and sides in a casual atmosphere, lunch and dinner. 526-6250.

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse3720 W. Market Place, EdinburghKnown for T-bone steaks, burgers, seafood and chicken in West-ern atmosphere. Lunch and dinner. 526-6600.

The Mulligan Grille4664 Ray Boll Blvd. (in the Elks Lodge)Serving fresh seafood, hand cut steaks, salads and more. Open for lunch weekdays, Sunday lunch and brunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday. No membership required. 344-8088.

Red Lobster2000 25th St.Known for Cheddar Bay Biscuits and seafood. Casual dining, lunch and dinner. 375-1733.

Ruby Tuesday3715 W. Market Place, EdinburghSimple, fresh American dining with signature New Orleans sea-food, ribs and hamburgers. Casual fine dining, lunch and dinner. 526-5311.

Sirloin Stockade3114 N. National RoadSteakhouse with buffet. Lunch and dinner. 378-3867.

Skooter’s1602 State St.Home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 376-6386.

Smith’s Row418 Fourth St.Fine dining with daily specials. Known for steaks and fresh fish from Hawaii. Lunch and dinner. 373-9382.

Texas Roadhouse2508 25th St.Known for steak entrees in Western atmosphere. Dinner only Monday-Thursday, lunch and dinner Friday-Sunday. Call ahead for timely seating. 378-4632.

Zaharakos329 Washington St.Sandwiches, ice cream and drinks. 378-1900.

Ethnic DiningBella Pizza Co.920 25th St.Pizza, sandwiches, salads. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closes at 9 Sundays, open until 11 Friday and Saturday). Dine in and carry out. 375-6767.

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant3932 25th St., Holiday CenterMexican dishes. Lunch and dinner. 376-0783.

Johnny Carino’s870 Creekview DriveItalian dining. Lunch and dinner. 372-2266.

Casa del Sol3541 Two Mile House RoadMexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. 378-3737.

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China Buffet2638 Eastbrook PlazaLunch and dinner. 376-8888.

8 China Buffet2530 N. Central Ave.Lunch and dinner. 378-5888.

Chipotle Mexican Grill2260 National RoadLunch and dinner. 375-0785.

El Nopal3300 W. Jonathan Moore PikeLunch and dinner. 314-8991.

El Toreo10020 N. U.S. 31, TaylorsvilleLunch and dinner. 526-5850.

Marco’s Pizza3532 W. Two Mile House RoadAuthentic Italian pizza, Cheezy Bread, chicken wings, fresh-baked subs, salads, soft drinks and more. Lunch and dinner. 342-9082

Mark Pi’s China GateFair Oaks MallLunch and dinner. 376-3388.

Mexico Viejo2520 Central Ave.Lunch and dinner. 372-7144.

New Japan3820 25th St.Lunch and dinner. 372-1128.

The Garage Pub and Grill

Priyanka Indian Restaurant1629 N. National RoadIndian cuisine. Catering available. 372-5711.

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth318 Washington St.Pizza, pasta, beer and wine. 348-7600.

Riviera Maya2326 25th St., Fair Oaks Mall Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a Mayan resort atmo-sphere. Lunch and dinner. 372-6576.

Ru yi Asian Cuisine2125 W. Jonathan Moore PikeMenu includes sushi and sashimi. Lunch and dinner. 378-8888.

Satuma Japanese Restaurant2790 Brentwood DriveLunch and dinner. 375-1117.

Tre Bicchieri425 Washington St.Homemade soups and sauces, fresh pasta, wine selection for casual Italian dining. Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. 372-1962.

Zwanzigz Pizza1038 Lafayette Ave.Pizza, salads, calzones, sandwiches. Dine-in or carry-out. Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner. 376-0200

Tavern/Bar & GrillApplebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill1900 25th St.Steaks, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, sides. Lunch and dinner. 372-4381.


Buffalo Wild Wings2035 Jonathan Moore PikeWings and other dishes. Lunch and dinner. 375-1776.

Caddies Pub2761 Central Ave.Sandwiches, salads, wings, pizza, daily home-cooked specials. Lunch and dinner. 379-4653.

Chili’s Bar and Grill1079 N. National RoadKnown for fajitas, baby back ribs and hamburgers. Family dining in Southwestern décor. Lunch and dinner. 348-7596.

Phi Bar & GrillHotel Indigo, 400 Brown St.Lunch and dinner. 375-9100.

Powerhouse Brewing Co.’s Columbus Bar322 Fourth St.Specialties include sandwiches, Reuben, lunch and dinner specials and 20 beers on tap. 375-8800.

4th Street Bar & Grill433 Fourth St.Famous for the 4th Street burger, Letterman sandwich, pizza and crab cakes. Lunch and dinner. 376-7063.

The Garage Pub and GrillFourth and Jackson streetsAppetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, 14 draft beers. Lunch and dinner. 418-8918.

It’s All the Buzz4440 W. Jonathan Moore PikeDinner. 342-6400.

Jonesville Tavern “The Brick”309 Walnut St., JonesvilleLunch and dinner. 522-8636.

Papa’s Grill3780 W. Jonathan Moore Pike Burgers, fries, wings, etc., lunch and dinner. 342-9736.

Scores Sports Bar & Grill3539 Two Mile House RoadSandwiches, wraps, appetizers, soups and salads. Lunch and din-ner. 372-6999.

Scotty’s Burger Joint310 Washington St.A wide selection of gourmet burgers, steaks, chicken, everyday brunch menu. 373-5151.

Ziggie’s3029 National RoadBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Full service menu of tenderloins, biscuits and gravy. Serves fried chicken on Thursday, prime rib on Friday and steaks, chops and pasta on Saturday. Lunch and dinner. 372-0898.

Sandwiches/ice cream/coffeeCulver’s90 Johnson Blvd.Burgers, fries, sandwiches, entrees and ice cream. 799-0035.

DAGS Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts/ Bertie Jean’s FoodsWest Hill Shopping CenterGourmet ice cream & desserts; take-out entrees, salads and side dishes. 341-3130.

Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders1301 N. National RoadPizza and grinders. Lunch and dinner. 375-1000.

Panera Bread3056 Columbus CenterHandcrafted, freshly baked artisan bread. Free wi-fi. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 375-9421.

Papa’s Deli412 Washington St.Breakfast and lunch. 376-8705.228 Chestnut St.Breakfast and lunch. 378-5755.

Soups by Design424 Washington St.Homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Lunch and dinner. 372-7687.

Piepers Gourmet Catering423 Washington St.Soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Lunch. 378-2140.

Starbucks Coffee Co.— 1585 N. National Road. 314-0934.— 2355 Jonathan Moore Pike. 376-6530.— Target, 1865 N. National Road. 888-796-5282.

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accommodations

Whether you’re planning to stay one night or two weeks, Columbus has a wide variety of hotels of-fering hometown hospitality to fit any budget.

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Best WesternU.S. 31 and I-65 at Taylorsville57 rooms. Indoor heated pool and exercise room. Free continental breakfast and restaurants nearby. Information: 526-9883; www.bestwestern.com/horizoninnedin-burgh

Charwood Suites2000 Charwood Drive72 furnished one- or two-bedroom extend-ed stay units with living room and kitchen. Indoor heated pool and sauna. Informa-tion: 378-4840; www.charwoodsuites.com.

Clarion Hotel and Conference CenterIndiana 46 and I-65253 rooms. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, dining room, bakery, gift shop, game and exercise

rooms. 20,000-square-foot conference center seats 700 for banquets; 18 meet-ing rooms. Information: 372-1541; www.clarionhotel.com.

Comfort Inn Edinburgh/ColumbusU.S. 31 and I-65Newly renovated, HDTV, refrigerator, mi-crowave, whirlpool suites, fitness center, guest laundry, pool, manager’s reception. Adjacent to Premium Outlets. Informa-tion: 812-526-9899; www.spraguehotels.com/sprague-comfort-inn-edinburgh.

Comfort Inn and SuitesIndiana 46 and I-6575 rooms. Two-room and whirlpool suites. High-speed Internet, meeting rooms, breakfast buffet. Information: 376-3051 or (800) 424-6423; www.dorahotels.com.

Courtyard by Marriott3888 Mimosa Drive90 rooms. Indoor pool, spa and exercise room. Breakfast buffet and evening lounge. Information: 342-8888; (800) 582-1582; www.courtyard.com.

Days InnIndiana 46 and I-65113 rooms. Free breakfast, banquet room, cocktail lounge, entertainment, valet service and outdoor pool. Kids free. Pets welcome. Information: 376-9951 or (800) 329-7466; www.daysinn.com.

Hampton InnU.S. 31 and I-6595 rooms. Whirlpool suites with kitchen-ettes. Conference center. Heated indoor pool and fitness room. Free continental breakfast and restaurants nearby. Informa-tion: 526-5100 or (800) 426-7866; www.hampton-inn.com/hi/edinburgh.


Ruddick-Nugent House Bed & Breakfast (and Gardens)1210 16th St.A fully restored 1884 Greek Revival home on a full city block of landscaped gardens and water features in Columbus’ historic district. Information: 350-6708; www.ruddick-nugent-house.com.

Hilton Garden InnU.S. 31 and I-65125 rooms. Complimentary high-speed Internet, HD flat screen TVs, 24-hour com-plimentary business center, 2,700-square-foot meeting room, exercise center, indoor pool, restaurant. 812-526-8600.

Holiday Inn Express and SuitesU.S. 31 and I-6593 rooms. All rooms feature HD flat screen TVs with connectivity panels and free wired/wireless high-speed Internet. Complimentary breakfast, indoor pool and fitness center. 812-526-4919.

Hotel Indigo400 Brown St.85 rooms, including nine suites. Indoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, restaurant and lounge, meeting space. Information: 375-9100; www.dorahotels.com.

La Quinta Inn & Suites101 Carrie Lane78 rooms, including some two-room suites and two rooms with hot tubs. Completely smoke-free. Free breakfast bar. Indoor pool, fitness room and business center. Information: 379-4657 or lq.com.

Motel 6Indiana 46 and I-6588 rooms. Restaurants nearby. Children under 18 stay free. Information: 372-6888.

Red Roof InnU.S. 31 and I-65 at Taylorsville56 rooms. Free continental breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool rooms. Near restaurants and outlet stores. Infor-mation: 526-9747 or (800) 228-5150; www.redroof.com.

Residence Inn4525 W. Indiana 46Extended stay hotel with 83 suites with ful-ly equipped kitchens. Hot breakfast served daily; evening receptions Monday through Thursday with food and beverages. Wire-less high-speed Internet, indoor pool and fitness room. Information: 342-2400.

Sleep Inn and Suites2315 Jonathan Moore Pike72 rooms, including 22 suites. Business lounge, free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, sauna, fitness room, laundry, high-speed Internet. Information: 372-7200 or (866) 802-1100; www.sleepinn.com.

Super 8 MotelIndiana 46 and I-6555 rooms. Restaurants nearby, free satellite movies. Information: 372-8828 or (800) 800-8000

ACCOMMOdATIONS

Hotel Indigo

Columbus Bed-and-BreakfastsThe Inn at Irwin Gardens608 Fifth St.This historically significant property, in the heart of downtown Columbus and built in 1864 by the Irwin family, has been impeccably maintained with much of the original ornamentation and furnishings intact. Information: 376-3663; www.irwingardens.com.


Best Western Horizon Inn 1170 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh, 812-526-9883 57 N I Y N/Y Y

Charwood Suites 2000 W. Charwood Drive, 812-378-4840 72 N I Y Y/Y Y

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-372-1541 253 1/1 I Y Y/Y Y

Comfort Inn Edinburgh/Columbus 11711 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh, 812-526-9899 62 N I Y N/Y N

Comfort Inn and Suites 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-376-3051 75 N O Y Y/Y N

Courtyard by Marriott 3488 Mimosa Drive, 812-342-8888 90 N I Y Y/Y N

Days Inn of Columbus 3445 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-376-9951 113 N O N N/Y Y

Hampton Inn 12161 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh, 812-526-5100 95 N I Y N/Y N

Hilton Garden Inn U.S. 31 and I-65, 812-526-8600 125 1/1 I Y Y/Y N

Holiday Inn Express and Suites U.S. 31 and I-65, 812-526-4919 93 N I Y Y/Y N

Hotel Indigo 400 Brown St., 812-375-9100 85 1/1 I Y Y/Y Y

La Quinta Inn & Suites 101 Carrie Lane, 812-379-4657 78 N I Y Y/Y Y

Motel 6 161 Carrie Lane, 812-372-6888 88 N N N Y/Y Y

Red Roof Inn 10330 N. U.S. 31, Taylorsville, 812-526-9747 56 N O N Y/Y Y

Residence Inn 4525 W. Indiana 46, 812-342-2400 83 N I Y Y/Y Y

Sleep Inn and Suites 2335 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812-372-7200 72 N I Y Y/Y N

Super 8 Motel 110 Carr Hill Road, 812-372-8828 55 N N N N/Y N

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lodging guideDenny’s Restaurant46 WestClarion HotelJonathan Moore PikeCircle KState Road 11Circle KJonathan Moore PikeDays InnJonathan Moore PikeComfort InnJonathan Moore PikeSleep InnJonathan Moore PikeSuper 8 MotelJonathan Moore PikeCharwood Suites2000 Carr Hill RoadIndiana Bank and Trust4330 Jonathan Moore PikeFirst Financial Bank 4190 Jonathan Moore PikeJayC4790 Jonathan Moore PikeJackson County BankJonathan Moore PikeTipton Lakes Athletic Club4000 W. Goeller Blvd.Courtyard MarriottGoeller Blvd.Westwood Pines Apts.4745 Pine Ridge Dr.Eastlake Woods1020 Thicket CourtCentra Credit Union46 WestCharter FundingTwo Mile House Road

Chamber of Commerce500 Franklin St.Dairy Queen2215 Columbus Ctr

FC Tucker716 3rd StreetColumbus Board of Realtors430 5th StreetVisitors Center5th & Franklin

Parks and RecDonner Center

Cummins Corp.Mail RoomJackson StreetPNC333 Washington St.American Premier Mortgage404 Washington St., Suite 201-1Papa’s DeliWashington StreetIndiana Bank & Trust501 Washington St.First Financial Bank 125 Third St.Century 21 Breeden700 Washington StreetBrad’s Home Furnishings729 WashingtonTeam Advantage Real Living3820 25th St.Downtown GroceryWashington StreetA New Beginning Realty1535 Washington St.Centra Credit Union601 Union StreetVillage PantryNational & WashingtonBates Key Real Estate3181 Sycamore CourtIndiana Bank and Trust3805 25th StreetNational City Bank1830 25th Street5th/3rd Bank25th Street

New Japan3825 25th StreetTexas Roadhouse2508 25th StreetFairOaks Mall25th and CentralApplebees1900 25th StreetRiviera Maya RestaurantFairOaks Mall

Kroger3110 National RoadPrompt Med2505 25th StreetFirst Financial BankEastbrook PlazaBehavioral Health CarePoshard Dr.Ivy Tech - Student Affairs4475 CentralAirport TerminalCentral AvenueFoxpointe Apartments25th StreetColumbus Health & Rehab2100 MidwayColumbus Regional2400 E. 17th St.Hamilton Ice Center25th & Lincoln Park Dr.SatumaMiddle Road & Brentwood Dr.Jeff Finke Realty2405 Cottage Ave.Home Marketing Specialists2312 Cottage AvenueCVS25th & National Rd.RemaxClover CenterMarshClover CenterJackson County BankClover CenterBloomfi eld Apartments2410 Sims Court #1Tapatio Mexican Restaurant2309 Marr Rd.Food & Gas/Marathon5750 25th StreetLincoln Village Apartments5135 N. Lincoln Village Dr.Briarwood Apartments2530 Thornbrook DriveWilliamsburg Way Apts.3838 Williamsburg WayCircle K25th & TaylorCentra Credit UnionNational RoadWedgewood Apartments2756 25th Street Suite 300Prestwick Square Apts.420 Wint LaneCircle K17th & NationalSpoon Real Estate1007 Central AvenueMarshState StreetMarathon / SubwayState St. & GladstoneCVS2150 State StreetDonuts N Coffee2222 State Street

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Columbus, long known for its architecture, is often re-ferred to as the “Athens of the Prairie.” Perhaps, thanks to its extensive People Trails system, Columbus could also be called the “Athens of the Trail System.”

Following a 1983 master plan update, a committee formed with the purpose of creating a trail system for walkers, run-ners and bikers around the community.

The first section, stretching from Lincoln Park to Donner Park along 19th Street, opened in 1987, and the system has grown slowly but steadily over the years.

The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department works to make each trail section universally usable. The department also attempts to preserve as many trees as possible, which allows for many scenic and peaceful miles of paved trails.

Visiting trail-goers have plenty to see as they stroll, jog or ride through city neighborhoods and parks. The trails also pass close to two creeks, three rivers, plenty of grassy areas and farmland.

However, the more than 19 miles of organized trails are not only open to bicyclists, walkers and runners. These peo-ple-friendly pathways are actually open to anything people-powered, which includes skateboards, unicycles and in-line skates.

Also, when the People Trails were developed, those with physical challenges were taken into consideration. Wheel-chairs, both motorized and hand-powered, are always wel-come.

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Mill Race Park

The covered bridge in Mill Race Park


In 1963, the acreage known as “Death Valley” on the east bank of White River was considered one of the most poverty-stricken areas in Columbus. Now, as Mill Race Park, it hosts Columbus’ favorite events, attracting throngs of people.

The tract contained the Death Valley urban renewal area, the former W.W. Mooney tannery site and woods and farm-land near where the East Fork of White River is formed. Pri-or to the 1960s, people lived along the river in shacks made of tar paper and wood scraps. The spring rains flooded the land, leaving a muddy residue on a blighted landscape.

City leaders began a fund drive in 1963 to raise $145,000 to purchase 66 acres from the residents for the park, pay for limited development and hire a park planner.

By the fall of 1964, city workers had cut a roadway into the woods near the river and gravel pits. They also cleared the underbrush.

Residents raised $18,500 by June 1966 to move the Clifty Creek covered bridge from Azalia Road to Mill Race Park. Otherwise, the bridge would have been destroyed to make way for a concrete bridge.

A two-car, 20-passenger steam-powered train copied af-ter the General of Civil War fame was dedicated in 1967 as a tourist attraction. But the train cars suffered technical prob-lems and sagging interest by the public.

In 1969, the city built an outdoor theater west of the for-

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mer tannery site near Lindsey Street. However, the pole building was damaged by wind six years later.

Artist Richard Bauer’s 15-foot-tall welded steel sculp-ture, Skopos, meaning “the watcher,” guarded the park’s entrance. It was dedicated in September 1979.

Two shelter houses, a boat ramp and a playground with swings were also added to the park during that time.

While looking forward to the quincentennial anniver-sary in 1992 of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the New World, the town searched for a project that would continue to benefit the community long after the celebra-tion.

Residents found that an important dream, the park at Fifth and Lindsey streets, had been partially realized al-most 30 years before. They decided to continue the devel-opment of Mill Race Park, a resource that could be greatly enhanced.

Foundations, companies and individuals agreed to take part and eventually pledged nearly $4 million to build structures and redesign the landscape.

Landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh incorpo-rated the beauty of the riverfront and the park’s proximity to the heart of the city in the design. He made the site a water-dominated landscape by celebrating its proximity to the rivers.

A round lake was excavated, with the soil creating mounds similar to those made by American Indians in southern Indiana. Plants that tolerate flooding were se-lected. Spaces were designed to accommodate lunch time visitors or a class that comes to the park to study flora.

The Custer-Nugent Amphitheater was constructed and today hosts many musical and theatrical events during the warmer months.

The renovated Mill Race Park opened in October 1992.


g“Game changer” is the term director Bob Pitman uses to describe Mill Race Center, the new community center and programming agency for the 50-plus population in Bartholomew County.

The Columbus area has never had such a comprehen-sive collection of services and activities for this demo-graphic under one roof. The facility itself, yet another architectural gem in the city’s crown, is situated in Mill Race Park, arguably the most scenic spot in the commu-nity.

The center’s 24,700 square feet house a multipurpose space, lounge, patio, woodworking shop, computer lab, arts room, fitness center, catering kitchen, billiards area, a therapy and wellness area run by Columbus Regional Hospital and space for Just Friends Adult Day Services.

From any of the ample windows throughout the build-ing, but particularly those in the multipurpose space, the view is that of south-central Indiana’s natural beauty.

The design architect for Mill Race Center was William Rawn and Associates of Boston. The executive architect was RATIO Architects of Indianapolis, and the construc-tion manager was Taylor Bros. Construction Co. of Co-lumbus.

Mill Race Center Inc. has organizational roots going back to 1956. Its previous home was a turn-of-the-cen-tury power station just south of Mill Race Park.

“We started to address the need for additional space in 1989,” says Pitman. A facility search committee was formed in 1998. It came up with a list of 40 possible sites of varying appeal. “Among our criteria were a strong pref-erence for a downtown location, lots of green space and the ability to expand.”

According to Pitman, former Columbus city engineer David Hayward “had a brainstorm.” He noted that a three-acre site in the northeast part of Mill Race Park would go unused unless Indianapolis Road was rerouted. The re-routing actually freed up seven acres. “Until the round-about that resulted from the rerouting was built, people couldn’t envision the site,” says Pitman.

As the features of the actual building began to be dis-cussed, a few “musts” showed up on planners’ lists. Ac-cording to Pitman, “The fitness center was an absolute must, and the computer lab was an absolute must. Also, the multipurpose space had to be flexible.”

In the spacious, natural-light-filled entrance lobby, vis-itors are greeted by a paid staff member and a volunteer. To the right are offices for such functions as travel and program coordination. To the left are the arts room, the therapy and wellness area and the fitness center.

The therapy and wellness area is staffed by experts in

physical therapy and occupational therapy from CRH’s Rehabilitation Center. Mill Race Center membership is not required to make an appointment.

The equipment in the fitness center rivals that in any of the city’s gyms. It is considered part of the therapy and wellness area but is available to center members at a dis-counted fee.

Bringing previously off-site programs and partner orga-nizations into the center is a major objective of the staff


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and board. Just Friends, which caters to a clientele that might otherwise have to consider institutional living, will now be housed at Mill Race, allowing its clients to partici-pate in center activities with proper accompaniment by Just Friends staff.

Among other plans for the woodworking shop are the crafting of furniture for the patio. Senior Products, the production-and-distribution arm of Mill Race Center, will also use the facility.

The center’s hours are 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. On weekends, the various areas of the center are available for rent for weddings, organizational meetings and other such events.

Pitman is pleased with the results of the years of plan-ning and fundraising for Mill Race Center. He beams as he says, “I think it will be recognized as a model statewide and even nationally.”


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The Columbus area is home to more than a dozen courses that will challenge the skills of any golfer. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Otter Creek Golf Course has consistently ranked among the top 25 public golf courses in the country since it opened in 1964. Jones set this championship course on a 218-acre parcel of hilly terrain with more than 3,000 trees. Here’s a look at Otter Creek and the other courses in the area.

Otter Creek Golf Course11522 E. Road 50NGeneral: 27 holes, par 36 (each nine holes)Golf Digest magazine rates it 4 ½ starsLength: North course, 3,678 yards; East course, 3,546 yards; West course, 3,580 yardsPhone: 579-5227

Above: Columbus East and North high school players compete at Otter Creek. Opposite page: Greenbelt hosts the city golf tournament.

Greenbelt Golf Course10th Street and Gladstone AvenueGeneral: 9 holes, par 36Length: 3,085 yards (blue tees); 2,563 yards (white tees); 2,429 yards (red tees)Phone: 376-2684

Oak Knoll Golf Course1705 W. Road 550S, ColumbusGeneral: 18 holes, par 73Length: 7,054 yards (blue tees); 6,150 yards (white tees); 5,150 yards (red tees)Phone: 342-2000

Clifty Creek Golf Course12000 E. Road 225NGeneral: 9 holes, par 36Length: 2,910 yards (blue tees); 2,796 yards (white tees); 2,173 yards (red tees)Phone: 372-6031


Par 3 Golf CourseRocky Ford Road and Fairlawn DriveGeneral: 18 holes, par 54Length: 2,100 yardsPhone: 376-2687

Columbus Putt-Putt1080 N. Marr RoadGeneral: Two 18 hole courses; each hole par 2Phone: 376-3136

Salt Creek Golf CourseIndiana 46, two miles east of NashvilleGeneral: 18 holes, par 72Length: 6,409 yards (blue tees), 6,041 yards (white tees), 5,001 yards (gold tees)Phone: 988-7888

Timbergate Golf CourseExit 80 on I-65General: 18 holes, par 72Golf Digest magazine rates it 4 starsLength: 6,965 yards (black tees); 5,656 yards (gold tees); 5,967 yards (white tees); 5,301 yards (red tees)Phone: 526-3523

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Columbus has several wonderful parks where visitors can relax in the outdoors without ever leav-ing the city. Below is a brief sum-mary of what’s available at each.

Chapman T. Blackwell III ParkIntersection of Westenedge and Parkside drives (Parkside Elementary School is adjacent to park)Ground cover: wood carpetAmenities: barbecue areas (2), picnic tables, football fields (3), People Trails (connect Parkside Drive at Westenedge Drive to IUPUC), restrooms, shelter (1) (water but no elec-tricity), soccer fields (9), softball field (1), playground

Clifty ParkAcross from Columbus East High School, off Indiana AvenueGround cover: wood carpetAmenities: shelter (1), restrooms, baseball/softball fields (6), picnic tables, separate play areas for tot/preschool age children (up to 5) and older children (ages 5 to 12)Jolie Crider Skate Park is open to older children able to skateboard by themselves. Proper safety equipment (knee-pads, helmets, elbow pads, wrist guards) is recommended.

Donner Park22nd, Sycamore and Chestnut streets to 16th, Sycamore and Chestnut streetsGround cover: wood carpet (older child area); foam (tot/preschool area)Amenities: shelter (1), picnic tables, restrooms, basketball court (1), tennis courts, swimming pool in adjacent Don-ner Aquatic Center (admission charge), playgrounds

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Freedom FieldParkside Drive, behind Parkside Elementary SchoolGround cover: rubberAmenities: 25,000-square-foot accessible playground for the disabled and able-bodied.

Harrison Ridge ParkTipton Lakes BoulevardGround cover: FibarAmenities: basketball court (1), handball court (1), pic-nic tables, shelter (1), tennis courts (2), separate play areas for tot/preschool children and older children

Lincoln Park25th Street and Lincoln Parkway Drive Ground cover: wood carpetAmenities: barbecue areas (6), basketball court (1-lighted), handball courts (2), indoor ice rink at Ham-ilton Center, picnic tables, restrooms, softball fields (6-lighted), tennis courts (4-lighted), playground

Mill Race ParkCorner of Fifth and Lindsey streetsGround cover: wood carpetAmenities: shelters (2), picnic tables, amphitheater, People Trails, observation tower with elevator, play-groundsDonner Park

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Columbus has become a hub for amateur sports. While the trend began several years ago when the city land-ed the USSSA Fast Pitch Softball World Series, today the schedule includes a lot more than softball. Here’s a look at some of the events coming to town, including the IGA Women’s State Amateur Golf Tournament at Otter Creek Golf Course.

BaseballApril 21-22 — USSSA Baseball Early Bird, Lincoln and Clifty parks

April 28-29 — USSSA Baseball, Lincoln and Clifty parks

May 19-20 — USSSA Baseball, Lincoln and Clifty parks

June 9-10 — USSSA Baseball, Lincoln and Clifty parks

June 22-24 — USSSA Baseball State Tour-nament (9-12-14), Lincoln and Clifty parks

July 11-15 — USSSA Baseball World Series, Lincoln and Clifty parks

BikingJune 16 — Girlfriend Ride. Ride begins at Columbus Learning Center

Sept. 15 — Hope Bike Ride, Hauser High School

BMXJune 24 — BMX Race for Life, Dunn Sta-dium

July 29 — BMX State Race, Dunn Stadium

Fast Pitch SoftballApril 13-15 — USFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

April 20-21 — AFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

April 28-29 — Middle School State Fast Pitch Tournament, Hope

May 4-6 — USFA Fast Pitch Tournament, Lincoln and Clifty parks

May 11-13 — USFA Fast Pitch, Edinburgh/Ceraland

May 25-27 — USFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

May 26-27 — Sixth Annual Jets Jam, Hope

June 1-3 — USFA Fast Pitch 8-10-12-14-16-18, Lincoln and Clifty parks

June 8-10 — AFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

June 15-17 — USFA Fast Pitch State 8-10-12-14-16-18, Lincoln and Clifty parks

June 22-24 — NSA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

Jun 29-July 1 — NSA Fast Pitch National Qualifier, Hope

June 29-July 1 — AFA Fast Pitch Diamond Diva, Ceraland/Dunn

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July 2-6 — AFA Fast Pitch Nationals, Cera-land, Dunn, Lincoln, Clifty

July 6-8 — USFA Fast Pitch, Lincoln and Clifty parks

July 8-10 — NSA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

July 13-15 — NSA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

Aug. 25-26 — USFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

Oct. 5-7 — AFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland

Oct. 12-14 — USFA Fast Pitch Fall World Series, Lincoln and Clifty parks


Oct. 19-20 — USFA Fast Pitch, Ceraland


Oct. 26-27 — USFA College Experience Fast Pitch, Lincoln Park

GolfJune 18 — USGA National Boys Qualifier, Otter Creek

July 7 — Northern Open PPA Qualifier, Columbus Putt Putt

July 17-19 — IGA Women’s State Amateur Golf Tournament, Otter Creek

Sept. 11 — 2012 PPA National Putt-Putt Championship, Columbus Putt Putt

RugbyMay 27 — Indiana State High School Boys Rugby Championship, Wigh/Blackwell Soccer Complex

RunningApril 14 — Caring Parents 5K/10K, Bar-tholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds

April 21 — Tour De Trails 5K/8K, Lincoln Park

April 28 — Couch Tater 5K, Ivy Tech Columbus

June 2 — Abby Brinkman 5K, Mill Race Park

June 9 — Sun Run 5K, Northside Middle School

June 23 — Firecracker 5K, Tipton Lakes

Aug. 11 — Jeremy Wright 5K, Roads 1000N and 300W

Aug. 18 — Bump and Run Classic 5K, Har-rison Lake

Aug. 25 — Sprint with the Spirit 5K, Cen-tral Middle School

Sept. 22 — Mill Race Race 5K/15K, Mill Race Park

Oct. 13 — Cheer Fund Challenge, Location TBA

Oct. 20 — Running for the Stars 5K, Loca-tion TBA

Oct. 28 — Bev Coleman 5K, Sandy Hook

Dec. 8 — Joy of Giving 5K, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center

SoccerMay 18-20 — State and President’s Cup Soccer Prelims, Wigh/Blackwell

June 1-3 — President’s Cup Finals, Wigh/Blackwell

SoftballApril 7-8 — Black Softball Circuit Midwest Explosion NIT, Lincoln Park

May 11-13 — USSSA Slow Pitch Men’s Major NIT, Lincoln Park

May 12-13 — USSSA Slow Pitch Men’s E NIT, Lincoln Park

May 26-27 — USSSA Slow Pitch D/E NIT, Lincoln Park

July 26-29 — ISA Senior World Slow Pitch, Lincoln, Dunn, Ceraland

Aug. 4-5 — USSSA Slow Pitch “E” State Tournament, Lincoln Park

Aug. 11-12 — Black Softball Circuit Mid-west Explosion NIT, Lincoln Park

Sept. 1-3 — USSSA Slow Pitch Great Lakes, Lincoln Park

SwimmingMay 12-13 — Donner Early Bird Swim Meet, Columbus North High School

June 3-5 — Jaime Miller Invitational Swim Meet, Donner Aquatic Center

Aug. 2-6 — Central Zone Swim Champion-ships, Donner and Tipton Lakes

Oct. 6-7 Donner Octobear Invitational Swim Meet, Columbus North High School

Nov. 3-4 — Donner November Swim Sprints, Columbus North High School

TriathlonJune 16 — Columbus Annual Youth Triath-lon, Donner Park

Aug. 4 — Foundation for Youth Triathlon, Tipton Lakes

TennisJune 15-17 — Columbus Junior Open Ten-nis, Columbus North High School

July 7-10 — USTA National Regional Ten-nis Girls 12u and 14u, Donner, East High School, North High School

July 21-25 — Midwest Open Girls 18 Tennis Championship, Donner, East High School, North High SchoolOtter Creek was a site for the third round of the NCAA women’s golf tournament.

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During down time from business meetings and sporting events, visitors will find plenty of shopping hot spots in and around Columbus, including these.

FairOaks MallThe mall, on 25th Street, is anchored by national retailers JC Pen-ney, Carson’s and Kmart. Bath and Body Works, Christopher & Banks, Kirlin’s Hallmark, That’s Pretty Personal and Petals & Vines also have stores inside the mall.

DowntownDowntown retailers include Sears, Dell Brothers Clothing, Hoosier Sporting Goods, Brad’s Furniture Gallery and Baker’s Fine Gifts and Accessories.

Clifty CrossingThis shopping center at National Road and 10th Street features Bed Bath & Beyond, Hobby Lobby and Best Buy.Nearby on Creekview Drive, shoppers can find Kohl’s Department Store, Wal-Mart Super Center, Goodwill and Lowe’s.

Columbus CenterLocated at National and Beam roads, Columbus Center is home to Target, T.J. Maxx, Office Max, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Big Lots.

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Jonathan Moore PikeThis stretch of Indiana 46 between Interstate 65 and down-town is home to a Wal-Mart Super Center, Sam’s Club and Menards, plus several smaller stores.

NashvilleThe small town 20 miles west of Columbus in Brown Coun-ty is home to hundreds of independently owned shops full of antiques, collectibles and hand-crafted items.

Edinburgh Premium OutletsEight miles north of Columbus, at the intersection of Inter-state 65 and U.S. 31, sits central Indiana’s largest outlet cen-ter. The lineup of 85 stores includes Gap, Banana Republic, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor Loft, J. Crew, Coach, Bose, DKNY and Michael Kors.

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A back-road tour will give the visitor a glimpse of what they’d like to do. See the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, the former residence of T.C. Steele, co-founder of the Brown County Art Colony.

Travel down Salt Creek Road that winds by a creek and look for covered bridges and old churches.

Brown County State Park is Indiana’s largest and most-visited park. Yellowwood State Forest and the park offer many outdoor activities, including hiking, horseback rid-ing, camping, swimming, picnicking, fishing and boating. Deer are often visible.

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In 1809, the land that was to become Brown County was acquired from the native people by the United States government. Pioneers in ox-drawn wagons settled the re-gion. Encountering bears, panthers and wolves along the way, they followed narrow trails through the dense Indi-ana wilderness.

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During the 1900s, a colony of artists, including T.C. Steele, Adolph Shultz, Will Vauter, V.J. Cariani, Marie Goth, C. Curry Bohm and Dale Bessire were drawn to Nashville.

An east-west road through the county, built in the 1920s, and the opening of Indiana 135 from Indianapolis in the 1930s led visitors to Brown County’s scenic beauty.

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