Hallie Gallinat

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Arts and Entertainment Reporter at The Republic

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Articles

Arts Alley to reopen with ceremony June 6

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

Everyone is invited to celebrate the reopening and re-imagining of 6th Street as the new Arts Alley parklet in an unveiling ceremony featuring local talent and creativity. Designed by Lulu Loquidis and Daniel Martinez of LAA Office, the new space includes a vibrant new mural, public furniture, a flexible layout, free public Wi-Fi and electrical access for concerts and vendors, according to artsincolumbus.org.
Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell to perform at Brown County Music Center

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

Coming all the way from Ireland to make his Brown County debut, world-renowned singer and television host Daniel O’Donnell will be performing at the Brown County Music Center this June. For over 40 years, O’Donnell has been entertaining audiences around the world with his music and personality. According to the Brown County Music Center, he is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, outshining artists like Michael Jackson and Madonna.
JazzIN Columbus to return for encore season with Rob Dixon and Triology

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

The popular JazzIN Columbus series is returning for an encore season with four upcoming performances this year. This year’s season will feature well-known jazz artists of Indiana, beginning with saxophonist Rob Dixon and Triology on June 12. Based in Indianapolis, Dixon said his interest in music began when a high school fusion band came to perform when he was in elementary school.
Indiana Wine Fair turns 21 this year with new offerings

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

Raise a glass this summer to one of Story Inn’s most celebrated events. The Indiana Wine Fair will be returning May 31, celebrating the wine industry of Indiana with over a dozen Hoosier wineries to choose from. According to Story Inn volunteer Claire Becraft, the wine fair began over 20 years ago by the late Story Inn owner Rick Hofstetter, who she said was very passionate about wine.
Tracy Souza announces her retirement from Heritage Fund

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

President and CEO of Heritage Fund Tracy Souza has announced that she will be retiring in mid-July after 14 years of guiding the community foundation, according to a press release. Since coming to work at Heritage Fund in 2011, she took on the title of the foundation’s fourth leader in its nearly 50-year history.
Moonlight Loop charity event to take place on June 7

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

See downtown Columbus in a whole new way with the Moonlight Loop Night Bike Ride, a charity event organized by the Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services to raise funds for their PetFix program. At 9 p.m. on June 7, riders will begin at the Bartholomew County Library plaza before setting off for a leisurely 19-mile bike ride through downtown Columbus. Riders will be led by a Columbus Police Department squad car and a vehicle using flashers will follow the final cyclists at the rear.
Salute! 2025 to be moved indoors to Erne Auditorium due to weather

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

Because of forecasted weather conditions during the scheduled time of the Salute! 2025 concert, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic has made the difficult decision to move the concert indoors, according to a press release. The new location for the concert will be at Erne Auditorium at Columbus North High School on May 23 at 7 p.m.The decision was not made lightly, according to the release, as the Philharmonic greatly values the tradition of performing outdoors for the community each year.
Historical Society to honor local legend with first Chuck Taylor Day

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

For a video:https://www.therepublic.com/2025/05/21/video-hoosier-he…rtholomew-county/In celebration of basketball legend Chuck Taylor’s connection to Columbus, the Bartholomew County Historical Society will have its first Chuck Taylor Day from 3 to 8 p.m. June 7. Born in 1901 in Brown County, Taylor joined the Columbus High School basketball team in 1915 and played there until 1919 when he went pro.
Change of plea hearing, jury trial scheduled in voyeurism case

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

A change of plea hearing and jury trial date have been set for Tanner Vandeman, 24, Columbus, after an initial hearing in Bartholomew Superior Court 1 on TuesdayIn Bartholomew County, Vandeman is accused of two felonies, child exploitation and voyeurism, stemming from an incident earlier this month at Total Fitness, 3075 Middle Road, according to court filings. A change of plea hearing has been set for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 18 and a jury trial was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sept.
The Commons to host 100th birthday party for Jean Tinguely, his work in “A Chaotic Celebration”

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

A truly chaotic event celebrating one of Columbus’ best known sculptures and its creator will be at The Commons this Saturday. In collaboration with the Bartholomew County Public Library and the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, the community is invited to commemorate Swiss artist Jean Tinguely’s 100th birthday and his “Chaos I” sculpture.