Friday, Dec. 29
Rockin at the Ritz — This New Year’s party from 7-11 p.m. at The Ritz in downtown West Point features the Friday Night Jams Band plus “surprise legends” entertainment. Cash bar. Tickets are $25 at the Growth Alliance, 746 E. Broad St., West Point, or call 662-494-5121.
Thursday, Jan. 4
Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a reception from 5:30-7 p.m. opening an exhibition of 2D and 3D expressive experiments by Joe MacGown of Starkville at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Free to the public. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Art showing — A showing of original artwork by Andre Ray begins at 6 p.m. at Beans & Cream, 60 Brickerton St., Columbus. Open to the public.
Thursday, Jan. 11
Preserving Family Photographs — The Columbus Lowndes Public Library hosts this workshop with Kim Du Boise from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the library, 314 Seventh St. N. Bring up to three family photos, negatives or films for evaluation. Free; limited seating. Register at 662-329-5300 or email [email protected] by Jan. 5.
Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 11-14
Mississippi Theatre Festival and Convention — Mississippi University for Women hosts this statewide festival for community theater and high school theater productions, many of which are open to the public. For more information, visit mta-online.org.
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