Saturday, July 19
Hamilton Appreciation Day — Inflatables, live music, craft vendors, food, a 5K run, cake walk, blood drive and cash drawing are all part of Hamilton, Mississippi’s Appreciation Day. Festivities are from 11:30 a.m. until evening at the Hamilton School. Proceeds benefit school and community projects. Call 662-343-5160 for more information.
Wednesday through Saturday, July 23-26
“Casseroles and Mistletoe” — It’s Christmas in July as the Columbus Community Theatre’s Casserole Patrol is at it again in this third chapter of the serial saga by Mississippi writer Laura Cole Thrash. Performances in the Rosenweig Arts Council Omnova Theater, 501 Main St., begin at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Columbus Ars Council, 662-328-2787.
Thursday, July 24
Sounds of Summer — Don’t miss the last free Sounds of Summer concert for 2014. Deacon Jones and the Late Night entertain from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions are available. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday and Saturday,
July 25-26
Forks & Corks — Starkville Area Arts Council and Thyme present a two-day event featuring tastings Friday night with MasterChef season one winner Whitney Miller ($50-$85) Friday night, a hands-on kids’ class with Miller Saturday afternoon ($45, at Thyme), and area chefs in competition Saturday night ($50). Evening events take place at the Dawghouse Sports Grill in the State Theatre in Starkville. For tickets or information, go to starkvillearts.org or call 662-324-3080.
July 24-26, July 31-Aug. 2
Broadway Re-Revued — Starkville Community Theatre presents “Unexpected Song: Broadway Re-Revued” at 7:30 p.m. nightly (2 p.m. on Sundays) at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Tickets to the summer musical revue are $15 for adults; $10 for students. To reserve tickets, call 662-323-6855.
Thursday through Sunday, July 31-Aug. 3
Artisia Days — The Town of Artesia celebrates with vendors, music and programs. For booth applications, T-shirt orders or more information, call 662-272-5104.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Possum Town Triathlon — Swim, bike and run in the third annual triathlon in Columbus. The race begins at 7 a.m. at the boat ramps off Wilkins-Wise Road. Get details and register at possumtowntriathlon.com.
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