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Living Pictures — Fairview Baptist Church, 127 Airline Road, Columbus, presents its Easter production, “From Prisoners to Believers,” with choirs, orchestra and drama cast at 6:30 p.m. Free to the public.
Tuesday, April 23
Lowndes MSU Alumni — The Lowndes MSU Alumni Association Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at Lost Pizza Co., 2009 Highway 45 N., Columbus. For more information or to RSVP, email Adrienne Morris, [email protected], or call Janet Downey, 662-325-8515.
Jazz ensemble — The W’s Jazz Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall’s Kossen Auditorium on campus. Free to the public.
Wednesday, April 24
Noon Tunes — Dawn Barham entertains at the final Spring Noon Tunes from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Trotter Convention Center Courtyard in downtown Columbus. Lunch is available for purchase. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday, April 26
Blues for Willie — A 6 p.m. barbecue dinner ($10; RSVP by April 25) precedes the Debbie Bond Blues Band as the Columbus Arts Council honors late bluesman Willie King at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. (a rescheduled weather event). CAC members $15 advance/$17 at door; non-members $20/22. Or purchase a two-night ticket ($22/25; non-members $25/28) that includes Honeyboy and Boots CD release show April 27 (see below).
Saturday, April 27
Honeyboy and Boots CD release — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a “Picture on the Wall” CD release concert by Honeyboy and Boots at 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center. CAC member tickets $12 advance/$15 at the door; non-members $15/17. Or purchase a two-night ticket ($22/25; $25/28) that includes the Debbie Bond Blues Band the previous night (see April 26 events).
Color Run — This third annual 5K Color Run and Walk to benefit Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center in Columbus begins at 9 a.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. For information or to register, go to mslifechoices.org.
Touch a Truck — Children get to explore emergency, utility, construction, transportation and delivery vehicles from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKee Park, 405 Lynn Lane, Starkville, a benefit for the United Way of North Central Mississippi. Cost is $5. For information, call 662-323-3830.
“Steel Magnolias” — Blackfriars Drama Society at Mississippi State presents “Steel Magnolias” at noon and at 7 p.m. in McComas Hall. Tickets $10 (plus $2+ fee) general admission; $7 (plus fee), at eventbrite.com.
Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28
Columbus Choral Society — The Choral Society presents “American Legacy,” a concert at 7 p.m. April 27 at First Baptist Church, 202 Seventh St. N., Columbus; and at 2 p.m. April 28 at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. $10 suggested donation.
Tuesday, April 30
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes — The W’s Counseling Center invites males from the community to don high heels and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, bringing awareness to the issue of sexual assault. The walk, rescheduled due to severe weather, begins at 5 p.m. in The W Room on campus.
Thursday, May 2
Day of Prayer observance — The community is invited to an observance of the National Day of Prayer at noon in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, 505 Second Ave. N., Columbus. Seating available. Sponsored by The Christian Community in Prayer, a non-denominational group of local citizens. For information, email [email protected]
Friday and Saturday, May 3-4
Market Street Festival — Festivities kick off May 3 with a free Rockin’ Country Style concert t 7 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. Activities May 4 start at 8 a.m. with a 5K run. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., arts and crafts vendors, food booths, live music, games and more fill downtown Columbus. For information, visit marketstreetfestival.com or contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Saturday, May 4
Huguenot Society — The annual Mississippi Branch meeting and luncheon of the Huguenot Society Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia begins at 11 a.m. at the Stephen D. Lee Home, 316 Seventh St. N., Columbus. Donna Lane presents “The Columbian Exchange.” Cost is $15. For more information or to RSVP by May 1, contact Vernon Davis, 662-329-2778.
Wednesday, May 8
Historic marker — The dedication of a historic marker, and an area landscaped by Galaxy Garden Club, at Sandfield Cemetery at the east end of College Street in Columbus begins at 5:30 p.m. An Eight O’ May Celebration presented by MSMS begins at 6 p.m. Free.
Friday, May 10
ACS Drawdown — Annunciation Catholic School presents its annual $10,000 Drawdown at 7 p.m. at Trotter Convention Center. Tickets are $100, admitting two adults to an early bird dinner, open bar, live music and raffles. Must be 21 or older.
Saturday, May 11
Farmers Market Grand Opening — The Hitching Lot Farmers Market season grand opening is 7-10 a.m. at the corner of Second Avenue and Second Street North. Local growers, bakers and artisans offer fresh produce and much more. The market will also be open Mondays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays 7-10 a.m. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
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