Today
Theatrical auditions — The Tennessee Williams Tribute holds auditions for “Suddenly, Last Summer” at 2 p.m. in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 318 College St., Columbus. Roles to be cast are for 2 women and 3 men, ages 25-55. The play will be presented Sept. 6-12 in Columbus and Sept. 24-27 in Provincetown, Massachusetts. For more information, contact Brenda Caradine, 662-328-5413.
Thursday, July 2
Opening reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a free reception opening an exhibit by Clarksdale native Bradley Gordon from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. The Oxford-based artist who specializes in painting animals studied in Taiwan and Japan. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2471.
Saturday, July 4
Fireworks on the Water — This major Fourth of July celebration from 5-10 p.m. at the John C. Stennis Lock and Dam East Bank, Columbus, features live entertainment, food, children’s area and a fireworks show. Free to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No pets or personal fireworks, please. For more information, contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-327-2686 or 662-329-1191.
Fireworks at Plantation Pointe — Plantation Pointe Retirement Community in east Columbus presents its seventh annual fireworks display at “first dark,” weather permitting. The public is invited. Plantation Pointe is located just east of Highway 82 East, between Highway 50 and Lehmberg Road. For more information, contact Jan McCafferty, 662-241-0001.
Thursday through Saturday, July 9-11
Crawford Cotton Boll Festival — Live entertainment, speakers, a step show and more are part of this event held in Crawford. For more information, call 662-272-5164.
Sunday, July 12
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts a 2 p.m. opening reception at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts for “Juke Joint,” an exhibit featuring the photography of Birney Imes. The event at 235 Commerce St. includes a gallery talk. Free. For more information, call 662-494-5678.
Friday, July 17
Friday Night Jam — West Point’s Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., hosts a Friday Night Jam featuring local musicians, from 7-9:30 p.m. (Originally scheduled for July 10.) Free. For more information, call 662-494-5678.
Saturday, July 18
Black and White Ball — This semi-formal event benefiting the Columbus Police Department’s Night Out on Crime and citywide toy drive includes dinner and dancing at Trotter Convention Center, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the police department or the Rosenzweig Arts Center. For more information, call 662-251-7355 or 662-244-3528.
July 23-25 and July 30-Aug. 1
“A Song Can Change Your Life” — The Starkville Community Theatre presents this summer musical revue at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Tickets are $25. A reception follows. For more information, call the box office, 662-323-6855.
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