Mondays, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6
Hazard Lecture Series — The Hazard Lecture Series presents “The Voyage of the Artist: Celebrating Heritage Academy’s 50th Anniversary in Music and Song” at 7 p.m. in the elementary school’s auditorium at 623 Willowbrook Road, Columbus. Jace and Cory Ferraez and Amelia Smith Perkins guest Sept. 29. The Columbus Girlchoir, MUW choir and Megill Imes guest Oct. 6. For more information, contact Beth Lucas, 662-327-1556.
Thursday, Oct. 2
Downtown Historic Walk —
Main Street Columbus and participating businesses present a First Thursday Downtown Historic Walk from 5-7 p.m. Match historic facts with downtown buildings and enter for a prize valued at at least $650. Celebrate Columbus’ 193rd birthday with cake at Leadership Plaza at 7 p.m. (corner of Fifth Street South and College Street). See related story in today’s Dispatch. Call Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, for information.
MUW in concert — The Mississippi University for Women Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorale and University Chorus present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus. The event is free to the public.
Friday, Oct. 3
Bulldog Bash — CMA 2014 Best New Artist of the Year Justin Moore (10 p.m.) headlines the 15th annual Bulldog Bash in Starkville’s Cotton District. The free outdoor concert begins at 7 p.m. and also features Tanner Gray, Drake White and The Dirty Guv’nahs. Events begin at 2 p.m. with a Maroon Market and grill-off, with a Bulldog pep rally at 5:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit Palmer Home for Children in Columbus. For information, go to msubulldogbash.com or contact Margaret Bernheim, 662-325-2930 or [email protected].
Book signing — Emily Jones of Starkville signs copies of her book “Love, Laughter and Losing My Keys” from 3-5 p.m. at The Book Mart, 120 E. Main St., Starkville.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival — This festival with an emphasis on African-American heritage and held on Seventh Avenue North features entertainment by Rome and Donny Ray, gospel music and a parade. For information, contact Kabir Karriem, 662-570-8108. Potential vendors, call 662-328-3063.
Friday, Oct. 10
Sacred Harp movie — In advance of the First Memorial Sacred Harp Singing in Columbus in November, the Columbus Arts Council screens “Awake My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp” at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Sacred Harp singer Bobby Neymon of Hernando will be on hand for Q&A about the historical song form and the upcoming Singing. Please bring canned goods for Helping Hands. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Pumpkinpalooza — Visit the pumpkin patch, go trick or treating, stop by the farmers’ market and cheer at the Bulldog pep rally during Pumpkinpalooza in downtown Starkville from 6-8 p.m.
Book signing — Author and former Golden Triangle journalist Annie Oeth signs copies of her book “Because I Said So: Life in the Mom Zone” from 3-5 p.m. at The Book Mart, 120 E. Main St., in Starkville.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Registration for this walk at the East Mississippi Community College Golden Triangle campus begins at 2 p.m. A ceremony at 2:30 p.m. is followed by the walk at 3 p.m. For more information, contact event chair Cindy Brown at [email protected], or sign up at alz.org/walk or 800-272-3900.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin — The Mississippi State Lyceum Series presents one of Russia’s leading ensembles at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on the MSU campus. Tickets are $25 ($20 for seniors 65+, MSU faculty and staff; $12 for children 3-12). MSU students free with ID. For more information, contact the Lyceum office, 662-325-2930 or visit lyceum.msstae.edu.
Friday, Oct. 17
Chilifest, Cowboy Mouth — Junior Auxiliary of Starkville presents this chili cook-off featuring music by Cowboy Mouth at the Mississippi Amphitheater from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy tastings, a fun run, inflatables and more. Tickets are $7, available from JA members or at the event.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18
Caledonia Days — X Factor 2012 winner Tate Stevens headlines a Caledonia Days kickoff Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Ola J. Pickett Park. Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers open. Enjoy craft and food vendors, pet parade, hay ride, car show and local musicians all day Oct. 18. For information, call 662-356-4117 or 662-574-3744.
Roast-N-Boast — This barbecue competition at the Columbus Fairgrounds features American Idol Top 10 finalist Dexter Roberts of Fayette, Alabama, pig races, car demolitions, horse pulls, Keith and Margie, Charlie Burgin, Ian Faith and Trademark. For information, contact Mike Law, 662-549-5054 or [email protected].
Bukka White Blues Festival — Aberdeen’s annual festival on the banks of the Tenn-Tom features Jimbo Mathus, Homemade Jamz, Lightnin’ Malcolm, a Ribs on the River cookoff, arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities. For more information, visit bukkawhitefestival.com or call 662-436-8560.
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