Monday, April 23
Guest artist — The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents J. Warren Mitchell, tenor, in a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Free to the public.
Tuesday, April 24
“Songs of the Theater” — Mississippi University for Women music students present this program in collaboration with guest pianist William Reber at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Free. Funded by the Leslie F. Threadgill Lecture & Artist Series.
Friday, April 27
Voice4Peace concert — Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents a choral concert focused on peace and unity at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Guests include the Columbus Girlchoir and Columbus High School choir. Free.
Friday and Saturday, April 27-28
“The Glass Menagerie” — East Mississippi Community College presents this Tennessee Williams play at 7 p.m. April 27 and 2 p.m. April 28 at the EMCC Lyceum on the Mayhew campus. Tickets are $5 for non-students/staff. For information, contact Don Vaughan, 662-243-2629.
Saturday, April 28
Sugarcane Jane — The Columbus Arts Council presents Americana duo Sugarcane Jane at 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Tickets for CAC members are $15 advance/$17 at door. Non-members $20/$22. (Discounts at Thai by Thai and Zachary’s with ticket on day of show.) Get tickets at columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787.
Thursday, May 3
National Day of Prayer — The community is invited to an observance of the National Day of Prayer that begins at noon in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, Second Avenue North, Columbus.
Friday and Saturday, May 4-5
Market Street Festival — Columbus’ 23rd annual MSF kicks off with a “Tropical Paradise” night of music at the Riverwalk May 4. Wear your favorite island attire to hear the Mississippi Lions All State Band from 6-7 p.m., followed by A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show,” from 8-10 p.m. Saturday includes art, craft and food vendors, live music and festivities from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit marketstreetfestival.com or contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, for more information.
Tuesday, May 8
Writer’s talk, book signing — The Columbus Arts Council hosts Michael Kardos at a book signing and light reception from 5:30-7 p.m. for his new novel, “Bluff,” at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Kardos gives a writer’s talk with Q&A at 6 p.m. Free. For more information, visit columbusarts.org or call 662-328-2787.
Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration — This 6 p.m. production of the MSMS African-American History Class and MSMS Voices in Harmony choir at Sandfield Cemetery, 2500 College St., Columbus, includes a historical performance with music and drama, along with exploring 19th- and early-20th-century African-American leaders in Columbus and surrounding area. Free to the public.
Thursday, May 10
CHS concert — The Columbus High School Varsity Singers present a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Jeff Artz Building, 602 Collee St. in Columbus.
Friday, May 11
King Cotton Crawfish Boil — Come out to Starkville’s Cotton District for crawfish and fixins, beer and beverages from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $20 each at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 200 E. Main St. or at Visit kingcottoncrawfishboil.com.
Friday Night Jams — The West Point/Clay County Arts Councils hosts Friday Night Jams, an informal evening of live music at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free.
Saturday, May 12
Farmers Market Grand Opening — Columbus’ Hitching Lot Farmers Market at Second Avenue and Second Street N. hosts its 2018 season grand opening from 7-10 a.m. Find fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, kids’ activities and entertainment. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
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