TopHouse to kick off Barn Concert Series
Coming off a successful tour of the northeast with numerous sold out shows, Tophouse visits Columbus on May 2 to open the 2024 Barn Concert Series on Mac Davis Rd.
Tennessee musician Briston Maroney to headline Old Main Music Festival
Concertgoers will enjoy singer-songwriter Briston Maroney’s ’90s folk- and indie rock-infused sound as the Tennessee-based musician headlines this year’s Old Main Music Festival on April 26 at 9 p.m. at Mississippi State’s amphitheater.
Starkville-MSU Community Band to hold free concert Sunday
The Starkville-MSU Community Band will present its final concert of the season on Sunday.
Community Calendar for 4-20-24
Saturday, April 20-Sunday, April 21 ■ Jubilee of Homes: The Preservation Society of Columbus is hosting the last weekend of its Jubilee of Homes Tours.
Noise music duo stops in Starkville following European tour
What will the world look like by 3033?
Community Calendar for 4-13-24
Ongoing ■ Jubilee of Homes: The Preservation Society of Columbus is hosting the Jubilee of Homes Tour for three weekends in April, Friday through Sunday
Opera scenes to be performed at MUW
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will present an evening of selections from opera and musical theatre April 19-20 in Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Houses of worship open their doors for Spring Pilgrimage
While the Columbus Spring Pilgrimage often revolves around antebellum homes and historical houses, a few of the city’s houses of worship opened their doors for this year’s season.
MSU’s Wind Ensemble and concert bands give spring performances next week
Mississippi State’s Wind Ensemble and Campus, Concert and Symphonic Bands are presenting concerts April 9 and 14 on MSU’s campus.
Jeremy Pinnell to play at Omnova Theater
The Barn presents Kentucky native Jeremy Pinnell and his band in concert at the Omnova Theater in downtown Columbus on Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m.
Community Calendar for 4-6-24
Ongoing ■ Historic Home Tours: Historic Home Tours of Columbus, Mississippi will be hosting tours of antebellum homes every day from April 2-13. Tickets are
Poetry class raises money for Loaves and Fishes
How can new writers learn about poetry? How can hungry people get a hot meal?
Behind the melody: ‘Cold War Country’ reveals how music shaped public sentiment
Dive into the unique nexus of country music and American military history with the launch of “Cold War Country: How Nashville’s Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism” by Joseph M. Thompson, assistant professor of History at Mississippi State University.
Community Calendar for 3-30-24
Saturday, March 30 ■ Starkville DIY: The art collective Starkville DIY is presenting a concert for local bands Head Cannon, Sludgelung and Blue Days starting
Solar eclipse viewing event on MSU Drill Field offers fun, education for rare celestial occurrence
Mississippi State University will host a solar eclipse viewing event on April 8, giving the MSU community a chance to view a once-in-a-generation event.
Mac McAnally comes to Columbus for sold out show
Music royalty will be in Columbus on Saturday night.
Community Calendar for 3-23-24
Saturday, March 23 ■ Spring Fest 2024: The Confectionary at Elmview and Brush It Off Paint Parties are throwing a spring fest, featuring more than
MSU opera students to portray women in blues
While thinking about the blues, performers like B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland and Howlin’ Wolf may be some of the first that come to mind.
Book Talk: Five Questions with Di Rushing
Mississippi is not widely known as a wine-producing region, but the Delta carries the noted designation of American Viticultural Area thanks to the efforts of the Winery Rushing 40 years ago.
Community Calendar for 3-16-24
Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 17 ■ Dog Show: The Golden Triangle Kennel Club of Mississippi will host its annual licensed conformation shows, obedience and rally