Thursday, Nov. 5
“Eyes on Mississippi” — As part of the Gordy Honors College Forum at Mississippi University for Women, journalist and film producer Ellen Ann Fentress will screen and discuss her documentary “Eyes on Mississippi” at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium on campus. It chronicles journalist Bill Minor’s coverage of the civil rights era in the state. Free to the public. For more information, call 662-241-6850 or email [email protected].
Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 5-7
“Wait Until Dark” — Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre presents this mystery-thriller at 7:30 p.m. in Cromwell Theatre on campus, at the corner of 10th Street South and Sixth Avenue South. Admission is $10 ($5 students); doors open at 7 p.m.
Decorative Arts and Preservation Forum, Antiques Show and Sale — Events at Trotter Convention Center and the Rosenzweig Arts Center in Columbus include presentations by P. Allen Smith, Sharon McGukin, Phyllis Bell Miller and William Riehm, a preview party and more, plus an antiques show and sale open at the arts center Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. (preview party), and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The sale and some lectures are free. For information, contact the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation, 662-329-1191.
Friday, Nov. 6
“Music, a Universal Language” — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra presents a children’s concert that adults will enjoy as well, in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on the MSU campus at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 662-325-3070 or email Michael Brown at [email protected].
Friday through Sunday,
Nov. 6-8
Downtown Christmas Open House — Downtown Columbus merchants and Main Street Columbus present the annual Christmas Open House Nov. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Nov. 8 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact MSC, 662-328-6305.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Veterans Day Parade — A Veterans Day Parade in Columbus begins at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Complex and makes its way downtown to the Lowndes County Courthouse for a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m., re-dedication of a World War I memorial and remarks by 14th Flying Training Wing Commander Col. John Nichols. Open to the public.
SAAC Gala — The Starkville Area Arts Council presents “A Night of the Arts” at the Hunter Henry Center on the Mississippi State campus at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75. For more information, contact the SAAC, 662-324-3080.
West Point JA Gala — The Junior Auxiliary of West Point hosts a Charity Gala at Town Creek Barn at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at Petal Pushers or Phillips Hardware in West Point, or $25 at the door. For more information, email [email protected].
Sunday, Nov. 8
Printmaking — Mississippi University for Women hosts a family-friendly Sunday Afternoon in the Gallery event from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Art & Design Building on campus, with hands-on printmaking, music and refreshments. Free; register by calling 662-329-7341.
Pictures with Santa — The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship St., Starkville, hosts an open house from 2-4 p.m. Have your picture made with Santa (Mike Goree) at no charge by the elves, or bring your own camera. Christmas cards past and present will be displayed. For more information, call 662-323-0211.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Floral workshop — Mississippi State Trial Gardens presents a workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. at Dorman Hall Greenhouse on campus with MSU Floral Design instructor Cole Etheredge. Make an autumn cornucopia floral centerpiece; all supplies provided. Registration ($20) required in advance at eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=19153916881or email [email protected]. Follow MS Trial Garden on Facebook.
Nov. 12-13, 15-21
“Nunsense” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this “habit-forming” hit musical at Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, at 7:30 p.m. (Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.). Tickets are $15 ($10 students). Tickets go on sale two weeks prior to the show. For tickets or information, contact the box office, 662-323-6855.
Friday, Nov. 13
“Polarity” reception — A reception for Mississippi University for Women’s BFA Senior Exhibition of artwork by Patti Johnson and Shelby Prestage, “Polarity,” is 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Eugenia Summer Gallery of the Art & Design Building on campus. An artists’ talk begins at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Call 662-329-7341 for more information.
Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 13-14
Ghosts & Legends — Reserve your seat on these entertaining, family-friendly bus rides through historic Columbus. Local performers present dramatic vignettes about some of the city’s liveliest spirits from its past. Tours leave the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center, 300 Main St., at 6:30, 7, 8 and 8:30 p.m. For tickets or information, contact the Columbus Arts Council, 662-328-2787.
Friday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 15
Columbus Choral Society — The Columbus Choral Society presents “Eat, Drink and Be Musical” Nov. 13 in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women’s Poindexter Hall, and Nov. 15 in West Point at 3:30 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts. Free to the public; donations are encouraged. Reception to follow.
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