STARKVILLE — In two weeks, for three performances only, Starkville Community Theatre is going “Back to the Beginning,” back 23 years with five of the original cast members from its first summer musical revue. MJ Etua, Madeline Golden, Brian Hawkins, Kris Lee and Lyle Tate will reunite for an evening of reminiscing, music and fun, directed by Pattye Archer.
Accompanied by Jennifer Davis, director of choral activities at Starkville High School, the performers will sing some of their favorites, including songs from that first summer show. Styled as a true cabaret, the show will feature just the keyboard and the singers, entertaining you with an intimate evening of standard classics and musical theatre numbers. The show will run approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Two performance dates will be onstage at the Playhouse — 7 p.m. July 28 and 7 p.m. July 30. Admission will be $20.
For the third performance, we’re trying something a little different, in partnership with one of our downtown neighbors.
Dinner and a show will be held July 29 at Magnolia Social (inside Hotel Chester). At this performance, which is limited to only 60 seats, a $50 ticket gets you the show, plus a delicious entree and salad from our hosts at the venue. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for drinks from the bar, with 6:30 p.m. dinner seating, and the show starting at 7.
Tickets will go on sale both online and in-person Wednesday. For information, visit sct-online.org/ online.
Ag and Outdoor Expo set for Aug. 5-7
STATE FAIRGROUNDS — The Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo, hosted by The Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and presented by Southern AgCredit, will be held at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds from Aug. 5-7, in the Trade Mart.
Joining the Expo will be Bulls, Bands and Barrels event, scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 6, at the Mississippi Coliseum. Featuring rising country music star, Chase Matthew along with Justin Champagne and Cole Jones, Bulls, Bands and Barrels promises to be an unforgettable experience. World renowned championship cowboy Chris Shivers will be a featured guest participant at Bulls, Bands and Barrels.
Admission tickets are available for purchase at the Mississippi Coliseum Ticket Office. Adult tickets are $12, kid’s tickets are $6, and children 5-years and younger will be admitted for free.
Bulls, Bands and Barrels tickets can be purchased at www.BigTickets.com. Adult tickets start at $30 ($5 increase, day of event) and kid’s tickets are $15. For information, visit BullsBandsandBarrels.com or visit Bulls, Bands and Barrels on Facebook.
For information on the Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo, visit www.mississippioutdoorexpo.com.
MSU Libraries rebrands CPRC
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State Libraries Congressional and Political Research Center is now operating as the Mississippi Political Collections after recently being renamed.
The MPC, a division of the MSU Libraries Archives and Special Collections founded in 1999 under the leadership of former Dean Frances N. Coleman and the late Professor Michael Ballard, is located on the fourth floor of Mitchell Memorial Library. The library’s Archives and Special Collections Division is led by Professor and MSU Libraries Associate Dean David Nolen, and MSU Libraries is under the direction of Dean Lis Pankl.
Led by Director and Assistant Professor Kate Gregory and Senior Library Associate Amanda Carlock, the MPC gathers relevant materials relating to the political history of Mississippi and the U.S. and makes them available for public use and research.
Those interested in conducting research with the materials or donating materials are encouraged to contact MPC faculty and staff to make appointments for information and consultation at 662-325-7663 or sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.
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