CAAC CALENDAR

[ Event ]
Open Mic Poetry & Prose
December 14 (2nd Thursday, monthly)
5:00-7:00 pm
@ Columbus Area Visitors Center
506 5th Street, Columbus, IN
Venue change for December only. January's event will be held at Hotel Indigo.

Tiny Talk/s
The stories behind every 50/50
January 19, 2024
5:30-7:30 pm
@411 Gallery
Tiny Talk/s
The stories behind every 50/50



[ Grants ]
Grant Recipient Highlights
Through a partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission, CAAC grants $100,000+ annually to arts organizations in this area. Here are upcoming events taking place in Columbus and around the region.
COLUMBUS EVENTS
Now–12/3 | Tickets on sale for The Nutcracker
Performance: 12/2 & 12/3
A collaborative production by Dancers Studio Inc and Columbus Indiana Philharmonic @ Columbus North High School
11/26 | Songs of the Season
A performance by Columbus City Band @ The Commons
12/3 | A CSO Holiday
A free concert bringing to life holiday favorites in symphonic splendor @ The Commons
12/14 | Southern Indiana Taiko Concert
A special performance featuring distinguished guest drummer, Eddie Yates, and local taiko students, including students from the Beyond The Bell grant program @ Southside Elementary School Auditorium
REGIONAL EVENTS
11/18–12/22 | Holiday Art Show & Sale
An opportunity to browse and purchase art, crafts, collectibles, and a variety of gift items from 20+ artists @ Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art in Vernon, IN
11/24–12/22 | Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar
An opportunity to shop and collect quality and affordable artwork by local artists. Presented by Dearborn Highlands Arts Council @ Gallery OPEN in Lawrenceburg, IN
12/1–3 | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
A heartwarming holiday story that revolves around the unruly Herdman siblings, who are considered the town troublemakers @ Tree County Playhouse in Greensburg, IN
12/1–9 | Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays
A whodunit play set in December 1936 that’s a blend of danger and humor @ Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, Brownstown, IN
12/9 | Christmas Fun in Rising Sun: A Merry Little Christmas Celebration
An outdoor festival featuring singing performances, Santa Claus and live reindeer, arts & crafts vendors, food for sale, free hot chocolate/coffee/sugar cookies, and a free showing of The Santa Clause under the heated pavilion @ Ohio County Visitor’s Center in Rising Sun, IN