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Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts The Sumic Trio at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. Visit wpccac.org or call 662-494-5678 for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Battle of the Bands — The winner of this 6 p.m. Battle of the Bands at Mississippi State’s Lee Hall gets to open at Bulldog Bash on Sept. 11. Free to attend. Presented by the MSU Student Association and Music Maker Productions. Visit msubulldogbash.com for other information, or email [email protected]. Follow Bulldog Bash on Facebook and Twitter.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Rodeo Roundup — The Mississippi Horse Park hosts Starkville Academy’s SAPA Rodeo Roundup with inflatables, face painting, games and more from 4-7 p.m. For more information, call 662-325-9350.
Sunday and Monday,
Aug. 30-31
“Nunsense” auditions — Starkville Community Theatre hosts auditions for “Nunsense,” by Dan Goggin. Try out for one of five female roles at The Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, at 6:30 p.m. Production dates are Nov. 12-13 and 16-21. Visit sct-online.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Table Talk — Carolyn Brown introduces her recently-published work on Mississippi poet/novelist Margaret Walker, “Song of My Life: A Biography of Margaret Walker.” Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. to the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., to socialize before the program begins at noon. Iced tea served. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Thursday, Sept. 3
Columbus Art Walk — Stroll historic downtown Columbus from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to talk with artists paired with downtown merchants to show their art. Enjoy live music. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Exhibit reception — A free reception at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center from 5:30-7 p.m. introduces “Prairie Images: The Way I See It,” watercolor paintings by Frances Hairston. For information, call 662-328-2787.
Sarah McQuaid in concert — After the Art Walk, the Columbus Arts Council presents UK-based folksinger/songwriter/guitarist Sarah McQuaid in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For tickets or information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
ZZ Ward — Mississippi State’s Lyceum Series presents ZZ Ward at Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on campus at 7 p.m. Go to MSUconcerts.com for information and tickets or call 662-325-2930.
Guitar recital — Michael Patilla presents a recital of classical guitar at Giles Auditorium on the Mississippi State campus at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Friday, Sept. 4
Black Prairie Blues Festival — Formerly known as the Howlin’ Wolf Festival, this event features Eddie Cotton, Super Chikan and Kingfish on the Mary Holmes College campus, Highway 50 West, West Point. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Get them at the Columbus Arts Council (Columbus), Jack Forbus Insurance (Starkville) or the Growth Alliance (West Point). Or buy online at wpnet.org/index.php/attractions/howlin_wolf/blues_festival. Call 662-494-2573 for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Prairie Arts Festival — West Point’s 37th annual festival features several hundred fine arts, crafts and food vendors, four music stages, Kidsville and more, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown West Point. Visit wpnet.org, call 662-494-2573 or follow on Facebook for more information.
Sunday through Sunday, Sept. 6-13
Tennessee Williams Tribute — The 14th annual Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes includes performances of Williams’ “Suddenly, Last Summer,” scholar talks, the Moon Lake Party with Broadway actor Joel Vig, a Stella Shouting Contest, 5K Streetcar Run, Saturday at the Movies, readings, luncheons and more. Visit muw.edu/tennesseewilliams, call 662-328-5413 or follow on Facebook for more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Table Talk — Dr. Milly Barranger, recipient of the fourth Tennessee Williams Tribute Distinguished Scholar’s Medal, speaks on “Three Behind-the-Scenes Women in the Career of Tennessee Williams” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (Iced tea served.) Or join friends from noon to 1 p.m. for the program. Call 662-329-5300 for more information.
Get Swept Up, Starkville — Volunteer to spruce up Starkville before football fans hit town. Contact the Greater Starkville Development Partnership at 662-323-3322 or fill out a volunteer form at chamber.starkville.org.
Thursday, Sept. 10
Mac McAnally in concert — Multi award-winner Mac McAnally performs at Mississippi State’s Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $40, $30 and $20. Call 662-325-2252 or order at music.msstate.edu/mcanally/register/.
Cowbell Yell — At a 9 p.m. pep rally at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium, join in trying to break the Guinness Book record for cowbells rung in unison. More details TBA.
Friday, Sept. 11
Bulldog Bash — The band Local Natives headlines the free Bulldog Bash in Starkville’s Cotton District. Special guests are X Ambassadors and Misterwives. The winner of MSU’s Battle of the Bands opens; music starts at 6 p.m. Check out msubulldogbash.com.
Sunday, Sept. 13
“September 11” — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts a reception at 2 p.m. for this exhibit and gallery talk by David Malone. The event is at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. Visit wpccac.org or call 662-494-5678 for more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Table Talk — Mississippi University for Women’s Executive Director of University Relations Maridith Geuder leads a discussion on this year’s most highly-anticipated novel, Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman.” Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (iced tea served). Or join friends noon to 1 p.m. for the program at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N.
Sept. 17-20, 22-26
“One Slight Hitch” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this farce by Lewis Black at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 students). The box office opens two weeks before the first performance. For more information, call 662-323-6855.
Friday, Sept. 18
Symphony concert — The Starkville-MSU Symphony, MUW Department of Music and Columbus Arts Council present String Symposium II at Whitfield Hall’s Rent Auditorium on the Mississippi University for Women campus at 7:30 p.m. Guest pianists are Dr. Julia Mortyakova and Dr. Valentin Bogdan. Free. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
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