Today
Sundays at the Center — Julia Rae East performs at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. For more information, contact Kathy Dyess, 662-494-5678.
Friday, Aug. 26
Mother Goose Picnic — Bring a family picnic to the grounds of the S.D. Lee Home from 6-8 p.m. to join this celebration on the 30th anniversary of Edwina Williams tenure as Mother Goose with the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. Free tea/water, sno-cones, music, storytelling and kids’ activities. Sandwiches/cookies available for purchase. Follow on Facebook.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27
Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show — This family-oriented, in-woods equipment show and demos at the John W. Starr Memorial Forest (8 miles south of Starkville on Highway 25), 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday features topics for loggers, landowners, foresters, plus children’s activities and more. $20 per person. Visit midsouthforestry.org or call 800-669-5613.
Saturday, Aug. 27
Rotary Shots Heard Around the World — This Columbus Rotary Club shooting competition fundraiser at Prairie Wildlife in Clay County begins at 9 a.m. (Orientation 8 a.m.) Limited participant slots available. Spectators welcome (bring lawnchairs). Highlights include silent auction, raffle and ticketed lunch. For information or registration, contact Corky Smith, 662-328-2711; Stacy Madison, 601-251-7460; or Penny Bowen, 662-241-5055.
Bud & Burgers cancellation — The Bud & Burgers event scheduled from 4-8 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk has been canceled.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Starkville’s Get Swept Up — Volunteers take to the streets to spruce up Starkville before the Bulldogs’ first home football game. To volunteer, contact the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 662-323-3322 or fill out a form at starkville.org.
Thursday, Sept. 1
Gallery reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a free reception 5:30-7 p.m. for an exhibit by Studio 206, featuring area artists Patti Johnson, Judy Howle, Kevin Voller, Ann Chilcutt, Selden Lambert and Debbie Alexander, at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. For information, call 662-328-2787.
Friday, Sept. 2
Black Prairie Blues Festival — Stormy Monday, Lightnin’ Malcolm and Jarekus Singleton entertain at this indoor blues festival on the Mary Holmes College campus in West Point. Gates open 6 p.m. Tickets $20 advance at the Columbus Arts Council, Jack Forbus Insurance (Starkville) or the Growth Alliance (West Point). Or order at wpnet.org/index.php/attractions/howlin_wolf/blues_festival. $25 at the door.
Night Market — Starkville’s inaugural Night Market from 7-9 p.m. takes place at Fire Station Park (between Lampkin and University Drive). Indy vendors, pop-up shops, artisans, food and beverage tastings, live music. Visit starkvillenightmarket.org.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Prairie Arts Festival — West Point’s 38th annual Prairie Arts Festival includes fine arts, crafts, live music, car show, kids town, food and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 662-494-5121 or email [email protected].
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 8-11
Tennessee Williams Tribute — The 15th annual Tribute in Columbus includes an opening night gala, the play “Unseen Character,” acting workshops with David Roby, the Stella Shouting Contest, scholars’ talks and more. Several events are free. For schedule or tickets, visit tennesseewilliamstribute.org or call 662-368-8591. Tickets also available at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St.
Mondays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 19
Hazard Lecture Series — This series marks its 25th anniversary with two free lectures exploring “The Voyage of the Mind.” On Sept. 12, Dr. Art Cox speaks on “Innovations in Medicine: Emerging Techniques in Facial Surgery.” On Sept. 19, Margaret Mary Henry speaks on “A Window on Russia: A Local Scholar Reports.” Both events are at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Academy Elementary Student Activity Building, 625 Magnolia Lane. The community is invited.
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