Today
“Unseen Character” — The four-day 15th annual Tennessee Williams Tribute concludes with a 2 p.m. matinee performance of “Unseen Character,” written/directed by David Roby. A large local cast brings to life unseen characters in Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” at Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium, 1100 College St., Columbus. $20 ($15 seniors/military; $5 students).
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, 623 Willowbrook Road. Free to the public. For more information, contact Beth Lucas, 662-327-1556, ext. 211 or [email protected].
Thursday, Sept. 15
Exhibit reception — MUW Galleries host a reception from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Art and Design Building for the exhibit “In Their Footsteps: An Exhibition for Those Who Dared, Celebrating The W’s Pioneers.” The tribute marks the 50th anniversary of desegregation at The W. Currently on display weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 662-329-7341 or visit muw.edu/as/art/gallery.
Regional Business After Hours — A Regional Business After Hours is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cadence Bank Plaza in Starkville, co-hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, Greater Starkville Development Partnership and the West Point/Clay County Growth Alliance, open to all members.
Sept. 15-18 and 20-24
“The Cemetery Club” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this dramatic comedy about three Jewish widows who visit their husbands’ graves monthly. When they meet a widower at the cemetery, new dynamics unfold. Shows are 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday) at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main, Starkville. Tickets are $15 adults; $10 students. Reserve tickets through the box office, 662-323-6855.
Friday, Sept. 16
Symphony in Columbus — The Starkville-MSU Symphony presents a concert of works by Haydn, Harris and Mozart at 7:30 p.m. at Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium in Whitfield Hall. Free to the public.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Master Gardeners 25th anniversary — Stop by the Lowndes County Extension office between 3-6 p.m. at 318 Seventh St. N., Columbus, to celebrate the Lowndes County Master Gardeners 25th anniversary. Refreshments and giveaway items as the community shows appreciation for the projects and education programs provided by these local volunteers. For information, call 662-328-2111.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Barefoot on the Bridge — Mississippi University for Women Passport to Wellness and Bliss Yoga celebrate the first day of autumn with yoga on the Old Highway 82 pedestrian bridge at the Columbus Riverwalk at 6 p.m. All levels welcome. Bring a towel and mat. First 20 receive a free yoga mat.
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 22-25
Possum Town Tales Storytelling Festival — The Columbus Arts Council’s fifth annual storytelling festival showcases the acclaimed master storyteller Donald Davis, as well as Anna and Elizabeth, with their old-time scrolling “crankies, and musical storyteller Grace Pettis. Story concerts, workshop and homegrown storytelling offered, too. Tickets $10 advance/$12 day of, or $25 pass for Thursday-Saturday. (Sunday songwriting workshop with Pettis $10). For information, visit columbus-art.org or call 662-328-2787.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Wags and Tails — The Starkville Lions Club hosts this fundraiser for vision and hearing projects from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sportsplex. Dogs may take part in a canine parade, costume event, Musical Sit and tricks and talent events ($10 entry per event or $35 all events). Contact Beverly Hammett, 662-323-6229.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Lyceum Series — The Mississippi State University Lyceum Series kicks off with soul-blues performer Zac Harmon in concert at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; $20 employees, seniors; $10 for 18 and under. For more information, call 662-325-2930 or email [email protected].
Thursday, Sept. 29
Downtown Art Walk — Area artists and their work are showcased in this downtown Columbus event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Shop stores after-hours, enjoy live music, a children’s area and downtown restaurants. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, or the Columbus Arts Council, 662-328-2787.
Peace Project Open Mic — After the Art Walk, the Columbus Arts Council hosts “Sing Out and Speak Up for Peace,” an open mic program at the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Main St., at 8 p.m. $5. If interested in performing, call 662-328-2787.
Exhibit reception — The W’s Eugenia Summer Gallery hosts a reception for the exhibit “Remembering Eugenia: Celebrating the Life and Art of Eugenia Summer” in the Art and Design Building, 5:30-7 p.m. The exhibit is currently on display weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 662-329-7341 for more information or visit muw.edu/as/art/gallery.
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Roast N’ Boast — This state barbecue cooking championship at the Columbus Fairgrounds is Friday 2-11 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission $5. Food vendors, live music. For more information, visit roastnboast.com or contact Mike Law, 662-549-5054.
Sunday and Monday, Oct. 2-3
Mississippi Bicentennial exhibit — Visit Columbus hosts the first in a series of statewide exhibitions of two of Mississippi’s most significant artifacts, the original 1817 Mississippi Constitution and the 1818 U.S. flag that flew over the nation after Mississippi became a state. At 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Trotter Convention Center, enjoy speakers and live music by Steve Gardner and the Jericho Road Show. Open to the community. For information, go to visitcolumbusms.org or call 800-920-3533.
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