Today
Roberto Plano in concert — Mississippi State presents guest artist Roberto Plano on piano at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stakville at 2:30 p.m. Free to the public. For more information, call 662-325-3070.
Tuesday, April 21
American Indian Music and Dance — The Columbus Arts Council presents an evening with Lowery and Emerson Begay at 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Contact the CAC for information or tickets, 662-328-2787.
MUW faculty recital — Soprano Elizabeth Jones presents a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women’s Poindexter Hall. Rachel Delk is accompanist. Free to the public.
Tuesday through Saturday,
April 21-25
“Social Security” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this Broadway comedy by Andrew Bergman at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, at 7:30 p.m. Paula Mabry directs. Tickets are $15 ($10 for students). For tickets or information, contact the SCT box office, 662-323-6855.
Wednesday, April 22
Table Talk — Joe Lee, editor-in-chief of Dogwood Press, introduces his latest suspense thriller “Director’s Cut” at the Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Libray’s Table Talk. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (iced tea provided), or come for the program at noon at the library, 314 Seventh St. N. Call 662-329-5300 for more information.
Russian National Ballet — Mississippi State University’s Lyceum Series presents the Russian National Ballet performing “Sleeping Beauty” at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium. Tickets are $25 (seniors, MSU faculty and staff, $20; children 3-12, $12). Call 662-325-2930 for more information.
Thursday, April 23
“This Delta” photographer — At noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., Debra Ferguson discusses the inspiration for and stories behind her traveling exhibit “This Delta,” currently on display at the library through April 27. Free. For more information, contact Mona Vance-Ali, 662-329-5304.
Thursday through Saturday, April 23-25
“Twelfth Night” — Mississippi University for Women Theatre and the Blue Line Shakespeare Festival present “Twelfth Night” at 7:30 p.m. in the Cromwell Communication Building on the MUW campus. Tickets $10 ($5 students). Doors open at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
West Point Art Walk — Browse, buy and converse with artists paired with downtown West Point businesses from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., showing and selling artwork. For more information, visit wpccac.org.
Lowndes Relay for Life — This fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is 1 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Columbus Soccer Complex in downtown Columbus. Come out for games, food, music, activities and to honor and remember those affected by cancer. For more information, contact Mott Ellis, 662-574-1104, or Tina Perry, 662-497-4084.
Salvation Army Trivia Night — The Starkville Salvation Army’s Trivia Night fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. at the MSU Palmiero Center, Griffis Room. Contact Katie Walker, 662-324-3304, for more information.
Monday, April 27
MSU Philharmonia — This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Theater on the Mississippi State campus.
Wednesday, April 29
Table Talk — Lisa Howorth, co-owner of Oxford’s Square Books, discusses her debut novel “The Flying Shoes” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (iced tea provided), or join friends for the program from noon-1 p.m. Call 662-329-5300 for more information.
Friday and Saturday, May 1-2
Market Street Festival — Columbus’ annual Market Street Festival kicks off with live music at the Riverwalk Friday night May 1, followed May 2 by more than 250 arts, crafts and food vendors and dozens of special events, kids’ activities and live music. Visit marketstreetfestival.com or contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, for more information.
Thursday, May 7
Columbus National Day of Prayer — A National Day of Prayer observance begins at noon in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus, presented by the Christian Community in Prayer organization. Seating available. Shuttles from the Farmers’ Market and parking lots at First Baptist Church, Trustmark and the public lot on Second Avenue North are available.
Starkville National Day of Prayer — A National Day of Prayer observance in Starkville begins at noon at the Starkville Sportsplex on Lynn Lane.
Mark Landis and documentary — Mark Landis, at the center of the documentary “Art and Craft,” will attend a screening and Q&A at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., at 7 p.m. Free. Contact the CAC for more information, 662-328-2787.
Friday, May 8
Afrissippi in concert — North Mississippi Hill Country blues fuse with African roots and rhythms as Afrissippi (Guelal Kumba, Eric Deaton, Tony Caldwell, Kinney Kimbrough) performs at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door, if available. Contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Saturday, May 9
Hitching Lot Grand Opening — Columbus’s Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market at Second Avenue and Second Street North holds a season grand opening from 7-10 a.m. with produce and crafts vendors, music by the Suzuki Strings and kids’ activities. The market will open May-September Mondays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays 7-10 a.m. (Saturdays only in April and October). Contact Main Street Columbus for information, 662-328-6305.
An Evening with the Columbus Girlchoir — This Girlchoir fundraiser includes tours of the homes of John and Eulalie Davis, and Dr. Jim Borsig, with hors d’oeurvres and desserts from 5-7 p.m., plus a Girlchoir concert at MUW’s Rent Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the Convention and Visitors Bureau office, Pizazz and Ivy Cottage. For more information, call 662-574-1517.
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day concert — The Columbus Choral Society presents a Mother’s Day concert at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. $5 admission at the door.
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