Tuesday, Feb. 17
Civil rights program — The R.E. Hunt Museum and Cultural Center, 924 20th St. N., is the site for “The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement in Contemporary Times” talk by author Flonzie Brown Wright at 5:30 p.m. Free. For information, contact the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 662-329-5304.
Master Gardener training — Master Gardener certificate training begins at the Lowndes County Extension Office, 318 Seventh St. N. Classes are 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Feb. 17-March 24. Register by contacting Reid Nevins, 662-328-2111 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Table Talk — As part of the two-month Big Read programming in Columbus, Mississippi University for Women faculty members led by Dr. Kim Whitehead discuss Thornton Wilder’s “The Bridge of San Luis Rey.” Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (iced tea provided) or join friends from noon-1 p.m. for the free program at the library, 314 Seventh St. N. For information, call 662-329-5300.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Gordy Series civil rights programs — The MUW Gordy Honors College Forum Series presents Dawn Porter, producer/director of the documentary “Spies of Mississippi,” at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium on campus. Free to the public. For information, contact Dr. Thomas Velek, 662-241-6850, or visit muw.edu/honors/forum.
Wildlife Tasting Supper — The Lowndes County Wildlife Tasting Supper begins at 6:30 p.m. at Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Admission is a wildlife dish with recipe, dessert or side items, plus $1; or $5 with no dish. For information, contact the Lowndes County Extension Office, 662-328-2111.
Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19-21
Composers’ Concerts — As Mississippi Unviversity for Women hosts the College Music Society Southeastern Regional Conference, the Department of Music presents composers’ concerts at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 in Poindexter Hall. Free. For more information, call 662-241-6399.
Magnolia Independent Film Festival — Films are screened at Hollywood Premier Cinemas in Starkville in sessions ($10) Thursday and Friday from 7-10 p.m. Events Saturday between 10 a.m.-9:15 p.m. include free filmmaker forum, screening sessions and free workshop. Go to starkvillearts.net for a complete schedule. Follow The Mag on Facebook or call 662-324-3080 for more information.
Feb. 19-22 and 24-28
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this comedic musical at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, at 7:30 p.m. nightly (except Feb. 22, 2 p.m.). Limited seating; reserved tickets recommended. Tickets are $15 ($10 students). Contact the box office, 662-323-6855.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Table Talk — Author Joe Lee, editor-in-chief of Mississippi’s Dogwood Press, introduces his latest suspense thriller “Director’s Cut” at Table Talk at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. to socialize (iced tea provided) or join friends for the program from noon-1 p.m.
Book launch — A launch for Michael Kardos’ novel “Before He Finds Her” begins at 7:30 p.m. at McCool Hall Rogers Auditorium, Room 100, on the Mississippi State campus. The MSU faculty member reads from the new mystery thriller.
Thursday, Feb. 26
“The Cat in the Hat” — Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre presents its children’s production of Dr. Seuss’ “Cat in the Hat” at 7 p.m. in Whitfield Hall’s Rent Auditorium. General admission tickets are $10; $5 for children and students at the door, or in advance at Cromwell Communications building on campus.
Big Read panel — Scholars from Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University lead a panel discussion on Thornton Wilder’s “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” at 7 p.m. in Parkinson Hall, Room 117. Free to the public. For information, contact the Columbus Arts Council, 662-328-2787.
Friday and Saturday,
Feb. 27-28
Farm Toy Show — This event for farm toy enthusiasts and the curious public is 5-9 p.m. at the Mississippi Horse Park (upper level) in Starkville Feb. 27, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28. Free to attend. For information, call 662-769-3107 or 662-418-9101.
Saturday, Feb. 28
“Much Mozart” — The MSU/Starkville Symphony Association orchestra and a mass choir of more than 250 (including MSU and MUW choirs and symphony chorus) present two of Mozart’s last works, Symphony No. 41 (“The Jupiter”) and “Requiem.” The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall on the Mississippi State campus.
Palmer Home Soiree — This Palmer Home for Children benefit begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Stables, 804 Woodside Drive, Starkville, and includes food, live music and silent auction. Tickets are $40. For information, call 662-328-5704 or visit palmerhome.org.
March 2-4 and 6-8
“Our Town” — The Columbus Community Theatre presents Thornton Wilder’s classic play in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater at 7 p.m., with additional 2 p.m. performances March 7-8. Tickets are $10. Purchase advance tickets for desired date at columbus-arts.org, or contact the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St., 662-328-2787.
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