Wednesday
Michael Bolton • Two-time Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton brings his voice and magical lyrics to the Palladium. • 7:30 p.m. • The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel • $63 to $118 • 843-3800
Bella Hristova • Award-winning violinist Bella Hristova brings her elegant and heavenly talent to The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts. • 7:30 p.m. • The Studio, 4 Center Green, Carmel • $38 • 843-3800
The Works of Suzanne H. Landshof • Beautiful work in the scale of 1 inch to the foot (1:12), all created by museum co-founder Suzanne H. Landshof • Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. • Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections, 111 E. Main St., Carmel • $5 adults, $3 children younger than 10 • 575-9466
Thursday
The 4th Annual Gathering of Plein Air Painters • Artists and families are invited to paint outdoors throughout Hamilton County. Professional judging, $1,000 Best of Show award, cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the winners. Thursday to Saturday • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville • $50 non-members, $20 non-professionals • 776-2278
“The Wizard of Oz” • The classic tale of Dorothy’s journey to the land of Oz comes to the Beef and Board stage featuring all of the great songs from the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Children 3 to 11 will receive a $10 discount. • Thursday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60, includes dinner buffet • 872-9664
“Forms and Function” • Come see the latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. • Thursday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278
Friday
Nickel Plate Arts Weekend • Painters will be gathering for the HCAA Plein Air Paint Out while the public enjoys the grand opening of Nickel Plate Arts with a wide array of great activities across five communities throughout Hamilton County. • Visit nickelplatearts.org for full event listings and information.
Jo Dee Messina • One of the country’s most remarkable talents, Messina brings her world-class voice, determined spirit and unique musical style to the Tarkington. • 8 p.m. • The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $48 • 843-3800
Lilly House Tours • Free tour of the Lilly House, home of the late Indianapolis legend, J. K. Lilly Jr. • Friday to Sunday – 2 p.m. • Lilly House Lobby, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Free • 923-1331
Saturday
Noblesville Main Street Old Mill Festival • See the finest handcrafted art and collectible antiques Noblesville and its artisans have to offer. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 1 Hamilton County Square, Noblesville • Free admission • 776-0205
Judy Collins • Multiple Grammy Award-winner Judy Collins continues her impressive career spanning more than 50 years filled with interpretive folksongs. • 8 p.m. • The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $58 to $68 • 843-3800
Zionsville Farmers Market • Come see Zionsville’s greatest farmers and local artisans at the weekly farmers market. • 8 to 11 a.m. • Parking lot at Main and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Free admission • zionsvillefarmersmarket.org
Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest farmers markets in Indiana, the Carmel Farmers Market will feature more than 60 local vendors. • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Carmel Farmers Market, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Free admission • 710-0162
Fishers Farmers Market • The Fishers Farmers Market now showcases more than 35 high-quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, meat, cheese and handmade gifts. • 8 a.m. to noon • Fishers Farmers Market, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free admission • 578-0700
Noblesville Farmers Market • Shop local. Pick up farm-fresh produce, vegetables and much more at the market. • 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Riverview Hospital Overflow Parking Lot, Ind. 19 and Ind. 38, Noblesville • Free admission • 776-0205
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