Today
“Merry Christmas, Columbus” — Fairview Baptist Church’s “Merry Christmas, Columbus” begins at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at 127 Airline Road. Admission is free to this year’s program, “Jesus is Alive,” performed by a large choir and orchestra. For more information, contact the church office, 662-328-2924.
Lessons and Carols — The community is invited to a service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 318 College St., Columbus. Jeremy Adcock conducts. Len Bobo is guest organist. For more information, call 662-328-6673.
Monday, Dec. 22
“Carols for the Christ Child” — The Columbus Arts Council presents this evening of music featuring Rachel Delk, Margaret Mary Henry and Alisa Toy at Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. Tickets are $10 in advance at the arts center, 501 Main St., at columbus-arts.org or by calling 662-328-2787. Tickets are $12 at the door.
Book signing — Mississippi author Joe Lee attends a book signing for his new suspense novel, “Director’s Cut,” at 3 p.m. at Books A Million in Leigh Mall, Highway 45 North, Columbus.
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