Today
West Point exhibit — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts the opening of an exhibit of work by Richard Hazelwood, John Wells and Wade Manning at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public. Visit wpccac.com.
Monday through Saturday, June 26-July 1
Project P.L.A.Y. — Starkville Community Theatre’s Project P.L.A.Y. for youth presents four short plays at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main, Starkville. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults; $5 for students.
Thursday, June 29
Sounds of Summer — Deacon Jones and the Late Night entertain at this free outdoor concert at the Riverwalk from 7-9 p.m. Food and cold beverages are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no pets or coolers. Sponsored by Main Street Columbus and the Chamber of Commerce, For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Saturday, July 1
Fireworks on the Water — Don’t miss this family-friendly celebration of Independence Day and Mississippi’s Bicentennial from 5-10 p.m. at the Columbus Lock and Dam East Bank, at the end of Wilkins-Wise Road. Live entertainment, a major fireworks show, children’s activities and food vendors. Free admission.
Thursday, July 6
Rheta Grimsley Johnson — The Columbus Arts Council’s and grant partners’ Mississippi Writers’ Series presents a lunch and talk with author Rheta Grimsley Johnson at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Johnson’s talk at noon is free and open to the public. Lunch (with paid reservations by July 5, $12) begins at 11:30 a.m. For information or lunch reservations, visit columbus-arts.org or call the CAC, 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Friday, July 7
Black and White Ball — This annual event benefiting National Night Out on Crime and Columbus’ city-wide toy drive is 7 p.m. at Trotter Convention Center. Tickets are $25 and include live music and dinner by Huck’s Place. Tables for eight, $225. Get tickets at the Columbus Police Department front lobby or the Columbus Arts Council. For information, call 662-251-7355 or 662-244-3528.
Saturday, July 8
Puppy Foam Party — 4 Paws for a Cause hosts this fundraiser for the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society from 1-3 p.m. at the Animal Clinic of Columbus, 3157 Highway 45 N. Dog baths and “spaw” pedicures offered. Visit 4pawsforacause.us.events/html.
Thursday, July 13
Sounds of Summer — This concert series presented by the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Columbus features live music from Style from 7-9 at the Columbus Riverwalk. Food and cold beverages are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no pets or coolers. For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Friday, July 14
Friday Night Jams — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts an evening of live music at 7 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Open to the public.
Sunday, July 16
Sundays at the Center — The Sacred Heart Trio performs at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public.
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