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US. Air Force Winds Quartet — The U.S. Air Force Mission Winds Clarinet Quartet presents a free performance at 3 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Art Center, 501 Main St. Call 662-328-2787 for more information.
Diabetes Foundation Walk — The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi hosts a “Be Someone’s Hero” walk at the Columbus Riverwalk. Registration opens at 1 p.m. A 1-mile family fun run and 3.1 mile walk begin at 2 p.m. $20 minimum fundraising goal per individual. Those raising $50 and above receive T-shirt. Free picnic lunch follows. Visit msdiabetes.org or call 601-957-7878 for more information.
Sunday at the Bluff — See story on page 1C.
Monday, Oct. 17
The Capitol Steps — Mississippi State’s Lyceum Series presents the Washington, D.C.-based comedy troupe at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall on campus; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Get tickets at http://events.msstate.edu or by calling the Center for Student Activities at 662-325-2930, emailing [email protected], or visiting Colvard Student Union, Suite 314.
Thursday, Oct. 20
“Publishing Your Family History” — Robert Davis presents this free program at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Get an overview of the ins and outs of publishing a family or local history. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 20-22
Welty Writers’ Symposium — Mississippi University for Women presents this annual literary festival featuring noted authors reading from and discussing their work. Sessions at Poindexter Hall are free to the public, beginning with keynote speaker novelist Brad Watson Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a book signing with all Symposium authors. The Welty Gala Oct. 21 (tickets required, $75 and up; 662-329-7148) features best-selling author and former CIA officer Valerie Plame on campus.Visit muw.edu/welty for Symposium information and schedule.
Friday, Oct. 21
Welty Gala — Best-selling author, former CIA officer and political insider Valerie Plame is the guest speaker at the Welty Gala on The W campus at 7 p.m., black tie optional. Tickets required, $75 and up. For information, visit muw.edu/welty/gala or contact the Office of Development and Alumni at 662-329-7148.
Saturday, Oct. 22
Crawford Fall Festival — Family fun, games, music, speakers, door prizes and a balloon release mark this festival that begins at 3 p.m. behind the Crawford Town Hall, hosted by Rick Mason and Falisa Janaye. For more information, call 662-272-5164.
Dancing Rabbit Festival — Macon hosts this family event downtown from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., with food, music, 5K, veterans recognition, train rides, arts, crafts and kids area. For information, call 800-487-0165.
SCT Writing Workshop — Hear your work read aloud and get constructive feedback at this Starkville Community Theatre workshop at 7 p.m. at the Playhouse on Main. Submit pieces to [email protected] by midnight Oct. 17. Gothic theme suggested. Genres: poetry, flash fiction (about 1,000 words), short play scenes, etc. Open to all ages. (Note: some submissions may contain mature content/language.)
Sunday, Oct. 23
Symphony performance — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra presents “Ode to Nature” at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital Road, Starkville. Program features music related to nature as well as paintings by two artists. Free to the public.
Monday, Oct. 24
Book talk — Alan Brown discusses his book “Ghosts of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle” at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Hear about restless spirits, Civil War soldiers and mysterious doings from this University of West Alabama professor of English. Free. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Thursday, Oct. 27
Genealogy treasure hunt — Go on a genealogical “treasure hunt” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library with archivist Mona Vance-Ali to discover resources available from the library’s Local History Department. Free. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Thursday through Monday, Oct. 27-Oct. 31
Haunted House — This family-friendly fundraiser benefits the Columbus Police Department’s citywide holiday toy drive and Firefighters’ Scholarship and Disability Fund. Enjoy barbecue, face painting and music at Trotter Convention Center, 6 p.m.; wristbands for haunted house may be purchased at event. Kids can trunk-or-treat outside Trotter. $10 adults; $5 children. For more information, contact Rhonda Sanders at [email protected] or 662-251-7355.
Friday, Oct. 28
Andrew Duhon Trio — The Columbus Arts Council presents the Andrew Duhon Trio with its New Orleans folk/blues at 7:30 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theatre, 501 Main St. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at the door. Call 662-328-2787 or visit columbus-arts.org for tickets or information.
Pumpkinpalooza — Trick or Treat in downtown Starkville, visit the farmers’ market, attend the MSU pep rally and do some pumpkin painting from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Haunted Hollow Glow Run — Wear glow gear for this 8 p.m. 5K event at the Columbus Soccer Complex presented by the Columbus Police Department and Columbus Fire and Rescue. $15 entry; register at the CPD or Fire Station 2, or on-site at 7 p.m. For information, call 662-251-7355 or 662-574-6899.
Monday, Oct. 31
Haunted Library — The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., hosts a free Haunted Library from 4-6 p.m., with games, crafts, refreshments and a haunting Mother Goose Story Hour. For more information, call 662-329-5300.
Halloween in the Garden — Bring the kids to follow the trick-or-treat trail at the MSU Trial Garden from 4-6:30 p.m. at 60 Technology Blvd., Starkville. Costumes welcome. Free.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Prayer rally — A Christian Community Prayer Rally begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Frank P. Phillips YMCA, 602 Second Ave. N., Columbus. Leaders are Dr. Joe McKeever and Rev. R.J. Matthews. Sponsored by The Christian Community in Prayer, a non-denominational, non-political concerned group of local Christians. Seating will be available.
Gordy Series — Mississippi University for Women’s Gordy Honors College Forum presents Dr. Connie Baird-Thomas, director of the Mississippi Health Policy Research Center, at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium on campus, speaking on health disparities. Free. For more information, call 662-241-6850 or email [email protected].
Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5
Decorative Arts and Preservation Forum — Antiques and decorative arts are the focus of this annual event that features Matt Woods, author of “The Seasonal Home.” The show and forum at the Rosenzweig Arts Center include Woods’ talk on the morning of Nov. 4; seating is limited. Tickets to that event are $25 and include a shrimp and grits brunch at The Southern following the presentation. For more information, contact Visit Columbus, 662-329-1191 or 800-327-2686.
Friday Nov. 4
Art in Autumn — The Mississippi University for Women Department of Art and Design’s chapter of Kappa Pi Art Fraternity hosts this annual art auction from 6-9 p.m. in the department galleries. Open to the public.
Friday through Sunday,
Nov. 4-6
Christmas Open House — Downtown Columbus merchants present Christmas Open House Nov. 4-5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 1-5 p.m. Decorations and special promotions for the holiday season.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Stage play — “Real Love Ain’t Supposed to Hurt,” written and directed by Belinda Rice, and focused on domestic violence, will be presented at Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call 662-275-1457.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts a musical program by “Men of the Master” at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public.
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