Tuesday, June 5
“Minutes with Mark” — Join the Mississippi State Alumni Association Oktibbeha County Chapter and MSU President Mark Keenum from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Storehouse (at Christian World Missions), 1437 Fire Station Road, Starkville. Free admission; hors d’oeuvres provided. 662-312-0637. RSVP to [email protected], email Carol Ross Read at [email protected], or call 662-312-0637.
Thursday, June 7
Exhibit reception — A free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. opens a gallery exhibit of photography from Africa by Walter Diehl of Starkville at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Work by Penny Scarboro is featured in Artist Alley. Visit columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787 for more information.
Sounds of Summer — Bring lawn chairs or blankets and join friends and neighbors at the Columbus Riverwalk for this free summer music series. Style entertains from 7-9 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. No pets or coolers. Other dates are June 21, July 12 and July 26. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday, June 8
Friday Night Jams — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts this night of free live music at 7 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., in downtown West Point.
Saturday, June 9
Sizzling Second Saturday — Columbus’ Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market from 7-10 a.m. features “Farmer for a Day” kids’ fun. Decorate planters to take home, learn about gardening from Master Gardeners and dress like a farmer. MUW’s Project CHEW food truck and Columbus Police Department are on hand, too, at Second Avenue and Second Street North.
Noxubee County Juneteenth Festival — The Jo*Us Band, jumpers, a car show, food and more are part of this festival in Macon at North Street and Highway 14 (North Street Flea Market). Free admission. For information, call 662-352-9226 or 662-352-4738.
Sunday, June 10
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts Heavenly Metal of the South, of Starkville’s First United Methodist Church, at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free.
Thursday, June 21
Sounds of Summer — Big Hoss and The Little Joes entertain from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk for Sounds of Summer. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for this free concert. No coolers or pets. Food and drink vendors will offer concessions. Presented by the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Columbus.
Downtown at Sundown — Starkville’s free summer concert is 7-9 p.m. on Main Street downtown. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers. Food and drink vendors will be on site.
Friday, June 22
Viva Las Elvis — The Columbus Arts Council presents a Viva Las Elvis Party at 7 p.m. with music by The Dips, plus Elvis and Priscilla look-alike contests, food and libations at the Rosenzweig Arts Center main gallery, 501 Main St. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Ongoing
Farmers Markets — Columbus Hitching Lot Farmers Market: Mondays 4-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays 7-10 a.m. Second Street and Second Avenue North.
Starkville Community Market: Tuesdays 4-6 p.m.; Saturdays 7:30-10:30 a.m. Russell and Lampkin Streets.
West Point Farmers Market: Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m., Mossy Oak Outlet Pavilion, Highway 45 Alt.
Caledonia Market on Main: Fridays June 22, July 13, July 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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