We recently saw the Shelby County Players performance of The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie at…read morethe Wortman Family Civic Theater. We live in Greensburg, and this was our first time seeing a show here. The facility was first class, the staff members were kind, and the play was excellent, with a very talented cast. We will definitely attend another show here.

First visit to the NEW local theater! Went to see "Pirates…read moreof the Amazon", the treasure of Mystery Island. A wonderful showcase of Local talent! The theater is an excellent assemble, with comfortable seating and prize views for all. I highly recommend for everyone to attend a presentation to gain appreciation for what Shelbyville has at available.

My spouse and I went on the Columbus architecture tour. The Miller House and Garden is the focal…read morepart of the architecture of Columbus. The architect Saarinen developed plans for only three houses all for the Miller's. Almost all the doorways are handicapped accessible and the house is one level. Although built in the 1950s many of the design concepts are still seen today. if you are going for the architecture tour, this is a must

loved the aesthetic of this house. first saw it on Kogonada's film Columbus and just had to go see…read moreit. the one thing though is the movie makes it seem like you can walk freely through the house, you cannot. it's an informative guided tour. and you're only allowed to take pictures on this particular rug. I'm fine without getting anymore photos, but I would have loved to spend some more time outside exploring the grounds. also I saw pictures of the couch with red cushions, it was definitely more eye catching with those. (big thing: read your confirmation email and show up at the visitor center first)

The November show was festive, crowded and fun with lots of Thanksgiving and Christmas nostalgia. I…read morelove these shows and try to not miss one as I like to collect MCM Christmas decor. At this show I bought a cute Santa Christmas Card holder. I always buy something and resist the urge to hoard. The staff and vendors are super friendly. It was hard to get into some of the booths because of the crowd of people. There were two buildings filled with stuff. Parking is plentiful, if you don't mind walking. They charge $3 entry fee. The bathrooms could use updating. Some of the paper towel and soap dispensers don't work. I love this show and it's worth the 90 minute drive.

This antique show is always full of epic finds at great prices! The vendors are very friendly and…read morewilling to negotiate on prices. There are two large buildings with an ever changing variety of vintage & antique items. There is also a cafe with homemade food, a clean restroom, and a cash machine for your convenience. Free parking and only $3 entry fee! An easy fast trip on HW 65 from Indianapolis!

Another great trip to Skyline! They're continually upping their game on the food experience…read more Ordering in the app is easy and convenient and now... they've added an express lane option for those fast things like drinks, popcorn and refills! The arcade has been updated as well with a lot of fun pinball machines and other cool games.

All of the staff are very friendly. I was surprised at the low prices for some great food. It's…read morealways a enjoyable & fun time at The Skyline Drive-in!

This was my first time attending Kelsay Farms and I went with some friends and other Butler…read morestudents! The farm is perfect for all ages and there were so many fun activities to do for kids and adults. The first thing my friends and I did was get food at the food station. I got a "spooky milkshake", which was delicious (not pictured). They had a choice between vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream and it was topped with whipped cream, a donut hole, and a brownie bite. It was very sweet and delicious. It seemed like a lot of people were buying those milkshakes. Then we moved on to the animal barn which was a ton of fun. They had a cow, pigs, chickens, ducks, a bunny, goats, lambs, and even a donkey! You weren't allowed to feed the animals, but you were allowed to pet them and they had a huge bottle of hand sanitizer for people to wash their hands after petting the animals. The animals were gentle and friendly, so parents delt parents felt safe for their kids to pet the animals. Next, we went through a corn maze, and they had a "big" corn maze and "small" corn maze. For the big corn maze, the farm does a different intricate design every year. This year, I believe it was a tractor. They even have signs and QR codes to scan so you could track how far along the maze you are as well as track how long you've been in the corn maze. Then we went on the tractor ride. While this was relaxing, it was very slow and there weren't a ton of beautiful farm views. At one point, we were riding along next to a highway, so that took away from the farm experience a little bit. I also thought they were going to do a bunch of stops at vegetable or pumpkin gardens if even flower patches, but they did not, which I was surprised about considering each hay ride was about 30 minutes long. I would recommend the hay ride to people who want a break from exploring the farm and want to give their feet a rest. After the hay ride, my friends and I decide to check out the gift shop, and they had a lot of stuffed animals, branded shirts and sweatshirts, cookie cutters, and candles that smelled heavenly. Next to the gift shop, they had more activities for people to do. One of the farm's main selling points is their story about Spookley the Square pumpkin. In this space they also set up a backdrop for people to take pictures and a "design your own pumpkin" station where they provide different shapes for eyes, noses, and mouths and you can pick and choose to color in each shape. Near the corn maze, there were a bunch of activities including a giant bounce pad, signs which different games to play (such as "find the corn [popcorn, cornpipe, corn dog, etc]", mazes, and "find the difference"), basketball, a small train for children to ride, human foosball, and a hay tower for people to climb. This pumpkin farm is great for families and friends to attend to have the perfect fall day. They also have a similar experience during the wintertime if you check out their website.

My family and I decided to go to Kelsay Farms for their Holiday Stroll. It wasn't crowded at all…read moreand we were able to walk around and enjoy all the decorated scenes. It's great for taking pictures. We got to visit Santa and enjoyed hot chocolate next to the fire. We will definitely be returning next year. Our pre-teen even said it was fun.

Have you ever driven by a vacant building and found yourself fantasizing about all the…read morepossibilities? You think to yourself "What if?" It kind of seems like that's what's happened with Shelbyville's Christi's Off-Broadway Theatre, a former church turned small regional theater that serves as performance space, event space, stand-up comedy host, and host for Christi's School for the Arts. While Christi's may lack the pizzazz of the nearby Strand Theatre, it's the sort of place that you look at and you immediately understand why someone was tempted to pick it up off the market and try to turn it into something special. In this case, owner Tina Frankl has, indeed, guided it toward a small but special place in the community of Shelbyville and this small theatre, seating is right about 120, is quite the delight. The only reason I'm knocking off a star, which I have to do out of a sense of integrity, is due to the fact that as an old church turned theatre there's no question that accessibility is a bit of a concern here. Parking is generally to be found either in a small parking lot about a block away or along the street. As this is a smaller city, parking is free with no meters to worry about. The Christi's website does note not to use the lot behind the building, which appears to go with it but apparently belongs to someone else who doesn't respond well to its use. While there's a lack of truly "accessible" parking, it's worth noting that Shelbyville is a fairly quiet city and it's not really difficult to find manageable parking. Curb cuts do exist along the sidewalks, though with some degree of disrepair. The front entrance into Christi's is not wheelchair friendly - there's several steps into the building. There is, however, a wooden ramp along the side of the theatre that gives you access via a backstage wing. The ramp itself isn't ADA compliant, though it's rather workable. This might be a ramp best tackled with the assistance of a companion. Seating is old auditorium style. There's a back row that leaves plenty of room for wheelchairs. If comfort is your thing, just be aware that the seats are somewhat old school. I found it rather adorable, but if you need extra cushioning I'd suggest you bring it. The stage itself is also not accessible, though I didn't check if you could access the stage from the back. I'm not sure how old this building is, but it's definitely well before ADA was even a thought. In all likelihood, I think Central State was still a popular option when this building was created. So, accessibility is a concern. Realistically, there goes one star. However, the rest of the experience is an absolute delight. Those who work the theatre are warm, friendly, accommodating, and quite hospitable. The theatre itself is warm and intimate enough that you don't really have a bad seat in the house, while the sound system is really surprisingly good. Christi's hosts a wide variety of shows - from comedy to stage plays to music events and more. They do rent the space out for special events, which is how I finally visited the place I'd long heard about, and I was quite impressed while working with them from beginning to end. There's a small marquee out front - one can't help but wish they had better signage, but better signage can come as the theatre grows. I sure hope it does. The best way to contact them is either via their website, social media, or actually at a show. Christi's is more of a passion project for those involved, most of whom have other jobs and you're not really going to reach the theatre any other way. I definitely give my Christi's experience a thumbs up. While noting accessibility concerns, this is a terrific venue and a great option for area residents seeking either local theatre experience or a place to hold a special event. I do wish I lived a bit closer, but there's simply no doubt I'll go back.

We enjoyed our visit to the BC Historical Society. The intern working was very nice and answered…read moreour many questions. The displays were so well done. We enjoyed each room and the upstairs also had an amazing display.

Great Place to learn about our community! I had a simple question and they were very helpful and…read moremade me want to learn more about Bartholomew County! Thanks!!!

It's likely not surprising once you become aware that I'm a minister that I find myself…read moreparticularly fond of exploring churches and unique chapels. While Central Indiana is host to several very cool churches, for some reason the POW Chapel at Camp Atterbury has never really gotten the attention it deserves. This is further evidenced, much to my surprise, by this being the first review for this chapel that has been in existence since World War II in Edinburgh, Indiana. After the U.S. entered World War II, Camp Atterbury became the destination for 10-15,000 Italian and German POWs (Prisoners of War). In 1943, a group of Italian POWs were granted permission to build a small Roman Catholic chapel on a corner of the camp. They primarily used leftover brick and stucco and were able to construct an 11' x 16' chapel. The chapel included paintings of Mother Mary, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit depicted as a dove. Rumor has it that some of the painting and staining was completed by using berries and other items from the nearby woods along with their own blood. While Camp Atterbury remains an active base, the chapel itself fell into disrepair until the late 1980's and early 90's when the land containing the chapel was returned to Johnson County and the chapel became part of Johnson County Park. It received a significant renovation, with support from the Indiana Italian Heritage Society, in an attempt to restore it to something resembling its former life. From everything I've read, while it was a POW camp the treatment in the camp was largely humane. Only one person ever tried to escape, reportedly, and that was because he was going to be sent back. The POWs enjoyed quite a few privileges and some even worked on area farms. This is a chapel that can be visited. In fact, it's really the only thing remaining of the POW camp. At one point, someone protesting the government's involvement in the David Koresh/Waco fire attempted to burn this chapel down but they were unsuccessful in doing so. This is a fascinating part of Indiana history of which few people know. Even during the war, the fact that the U.S. had quite a few POW camps was kept fairly low profile. This chapel can still be visited, though signage to get to it isn't the greatest. While I usually doc exhibits that aren't completely accessible, the truth is the chapel has been maintained fairly faithfully to its original state and I can't bring myself to reduce a rating as this is too valuable a part of our history and I'm thankful it has been preserved.