Generally, summer weekends are a “do it yourself” proposition where arts, entertainment and events are concerned. It’s just too hot, the thinking goes.
This weekend, then, stands defiantly against that argument. Although the weather forecast is less than perfect — rain is expected on both days — the volume and variety of events on the schedule boasts something for everyone, it seems.
In fact, the fun begins tonight as the West Point-Clay County Arts Council hosts “Friday Night Jams,” which will feature a jam band and karaoke. The music begins at 7 at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts.
Saturday activity kicks off at 7 a.m. at Propst Park as the Columbus Disc Golf Association stages its “Columbus Open.” The event will be staged all day Saturday and Sunday.
A bit later, the Golden Triangle Comic and Toy Expo cranks up at the Trotter Center. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is sure to appeal to kids of all ages.
If your tastes run more to books than comics, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library’s book sale is worth a visit. The Friends’ book sale is Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
If you have a dirty dog, the Animal Clinic of Columbus has the solution. The clinic is holding a “Paws for the Cause Puppy Foam Party,” from 1-3 p.m. at the clinic (3157 Highway 45 N.). Bring you dog for a bath (and a towel) and make a donation, which goes to support the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society.
Art lovers will want to make sure to stop by the “Art for EB” event from 4-8 p.m. at the Ole Homestead (302 College St.). The show is being staged in honor of “Super Gabe” Valentine and features the art of West Point’s Lee Gibson. It is also an opportunity to learn about the challenges of Epidermolysis bullosa, aka EB.”
Area gourmands won’t want to miss the Starkville Area Arts Council’s “Forks & Corks Chef Competition” from 6:30-9 p.m. at The Mill at MSU.
At 9:30, live music is on tap at The Elbow Room downtown, featuring Sunny Wyatt (Sam Luvisi) with Wes Davis and Josh Love.
The weekend offers a feast of options so, appropriately enough, the weekend of activities comes to end with a dessert — quite literally. The First Pentecostal Church of Columbus (311 Tuscaloosa Road) will host a dessert auction at 12:30 p.m.
So there you have it. If you can’t find anything interesting to do this weekend, you’re not really trying.
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