Tuesday, June 19
NACUSA recital — Six composers from Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia will present new music at 7:30 p.m. at Mississippi University for Women’s Poindexter Hall, a presentation of the Mid-South chapter of the National Association of Composers/USA.
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 on site. Presented by the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Columbus. For information, call 662-328-6305.
Downtown at Sundown — Starkville’s free summer concert series features music by Drew Dieckmann and Starkville Community Theatre from 7-9 p.m. at Fire Station Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers. Food and drink vendors on site. For information, visit starkville.org or call The Partnership, 662-323-3322.
Friday, June 22
Viva Las Elvis — The Columbus Arts Council presents a Viva Las Elvis Party at 7 p.m. Dance to music by The Dips at 8 p.m., plus Elvis and Priscilla look-alike contests and hamburger plates (7-8:30 p.m., $10; purchase food tickets by Thursday) at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Members $15 advance/$17 at door; nonmembers $20 advance/$22 at door. Get tickets at columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Sunday, June 24
Sunday Funday — This mini arts and music fest from 1-6 p.m. at The Parthenon at 513 University Drive in Starkville also features children’s activities.
Thursday, July 12
Sounds of Summer — Stormy Monday entertains from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk in downtown Columbus. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No coolers or pets. Concessions available for purchase. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, or Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, 6620 328-4491.
Friday, July 13
Friday Night Jams
The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents area musicians at Friday Night Jams at 7 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public.
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. Fire Station Park, 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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