Sept. 16 — The Birmingham Museum of Art presents “Norman Rockwell’s America” through Jan. 6, 2013; exhibit includes more than 370 works by Rockwell. 205-254-2565 or artsbma.org.
Sept. 22 – Hernando de Soto Encampment (stories, demos, hands-on activities), Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266 near Tupelo); 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free. 662-680-4027, 800-305-7417.
Sept. 27-29 – Tupelo Community Theatre presents “Moonlight & Magnolias,” Tupelo. 662-844-1935 or tctwebstage.com.
Sept. 28 – Corey Smith (with Dustin Lynch, Tyler Farr), Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. 205-248-5280 or tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
Oct. 4 – Gotye (with Missy Higgins and Jonti), Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. 205-248-5280 or tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
Oct. 5-14 – Theatre Tuscaloosa presents “The Dixie Swim Club. 205-391-2277 or theatretusc.com.
Oct. 6 – Pat Metheny, Riley Center, Meridian ($37-43). 601-696-2200 or msurileycenter.com.
Oct. 11 – The Avett Brothers (with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals), Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. 205-248-5280 or tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
Oct. 11-17 – Meridian Little Theatre presents the musical “Cats.” 601-482-6371 or meridianlittletheatre.com.
Oct. 12 – Chili Fest, downtown Tupelo, all day. ($5 lunch; $10 dinner). 662-841-6598 or tupelomainstreet.com.
Oct. 17 – The Lumineers (with Paper Bird), The Lyric Theatre, Oxford ($17). 662-234-5333 or thelyricoxford.com.
Oct. 18 – Emmylou Harris and the Red Dirt Boys, Riley Center, Meridian ($52-58). 601-696-2200 or msurileycenter.com.
Oct. 18-20/25-27 – Tupelo Community Theatre presents “Haunted Theatre.” 662-844-1935 or tct.webpage.com.
Oct. 20 – Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents “A Scottish Fantasy,” with violinist Brandon Garbot, Riley Center, Meridian ($24-35). 601-696-2200 or msurileycenter.com.
Oct. 25 – Neil Young and Crazy Horse (with Alabama Shakes), Tuscaloosa Amphitheater ($44-135). 205-248-5280 or tuscaloosamphitheater.com.
Oct. 26 – John Prine, The Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa ($50-60). 877-435-9849 or ticketfly.com.
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