Thursday, July 23
Sounds of Summer finale — Keith and Margie Brown entertain at the final 2015 Sounds of Summer concert at the Columbus Riverwalk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the free music from 7-9 p.m. Beverages and food available for purchase. No pets or coolers, please. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday, July 24
Back 2 School Bash — Columbus and Lowndes County students and their families are encouraged to attend CONTACT Helpline’s fourth annual bash from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Columbus High School for a Community Information and Health Fair, distribution of school supplies and activities including zumba. For more information, call the agency’s office, 662-327-2968.
July 23-25
and July 30-Aug. 1
“A Song Can Change Your Life” — The Starkville Community Theatre presents this summer musical revue at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Tickets are $25. A reception follows. For more information, call the box office, 662-323-6855.
Thursday through Sunday, July 30-Aug. 2
Artesia Day — Enjoy music, food, kids fun, motivational speakers, dance teams, a school supplies giveaway and door prize at this event in Artesia. For more information, call 662-272-5104.
Thursday, Aug. 6
Bluegrass and Baroque — The Summer Symphony Chorus directed by Peter Infanger presents this program at Starkville’s First United Methodist Church Connection Building at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jackie Edwards-Henry performs on harpsichord. The Gospel Nightcrawlers, led by Doug Browning, present the bluegrass portion. Refreshments served. Donations to the Starkville-MSU Symphony Association are welcomed.
Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 6-8
Art Rocks — The Columbus Arts Council kicks off its 2015-16 season theme “Art Rocks” with a reception and art activity from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, followed Aug. 7 with live music by Flathead Ford on the main gallery floor (tapas served). Kids’ art activities are planned for Aug. 8; specifics TBA. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Saturday, Aug. 8
Book signing — Candy Grant of Columbus reads from her children’s books at Barnes and Noble on the Mississippi State University campus at 11:30 a.m. A book signing follows.
Magnolia Speedway Fan Appreciation — Magnolia Motor Speedway at 495 Highway 45 South hosts a Fan Appreciation Night featuring racing, bicycle races, Powder Puff race, Factory Stock Special and more. Cost is $5. For more information, call 662-240-3478 or visit magnoliadirt.com.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Possum Town Triathlon — The fourth annual Possum Town Triathlon at Columbus Lake on Lock and Dam Road begins at 7 a.m. and includes a 600-yard swim, 17-mile bike ride and 5K run. Awards presentation at 10 a.m. Register at possumtowntriathlon.com. (Online registration closes Aug. 13; no race day registration.)
Forks & Corks & Taps — Area chefs compete for prizes and bragging rights at this Starkville Area Arts Council fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. in the E.E. Cooley Building at The Mill, 600 Russell St., Starkville. Tickets are $75 and also include wine and tastings from Mississippi craft breweries. For information or tickets, visit starkvillearts.org or call 662-324-3080.
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