Monday, April 8
“Journey for Two” — A free duo piano recital by Julia Mortyakova and Valentin Bogdan of Mississippi University for Women begins at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus.
Tuesday, April 9
Spring recital — The W’s Department of Music presents a free spring recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall’s Kossen Auditorium on campus.
Wednesday, April 10
Noon Tunes — Jeffrey Rupp entertains at Noon Tunes from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Trotter Convention Center Courtyard in downtown Columbus. Lunch available for purchase. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Thursday, April 11
Edible Book Festival — Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., hosts its third annual Edible Book Festival from 4-5:30 p.m. View creative interpretations in food of various book titles and themes. For more Library Week activities, visit lowndeslibrary.com or call 662-329-5300.
“The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy” — The Columbus Arts Council screens this documentary at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Narrated by James Earl Jones and Wes Studi, it explores the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma in 1838. Free to the public.
Poetry reading — The W’s Gordy Honors College Forum hosts readings by poets T.K. Lee and C.T. Salazar at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium on campus. Free to the public.
Friday through Sunday, April 12-14
Super Bulldog Weekend — Weekend events in Starkville include the Maroon and White spring football game (1 p.m. April 13), Diamond Dawgs baseball, women’s tennis, MSU soccer and more. The Cotton District Arts Festival is April 13. Follow MSU Athletics on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, #SBW19.
Saturday, April 13
Cotton District Arts Festival — This spring festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Starkville’s Cotton District includes artisans, Taste of Starkville restaurant competition, juried arts show, live music, songwriter’s competition and more. Visit cdafestival.com, follow the festival on Facebook.
Symphony concert — The Starkville-MSU Symphony orchestra presents a concert of epic movie themes at 7:30 p.m. at Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on the MSU campus. Free to the public.
Tuesday, April 16
100+ Women Who Care — In Columbus and Lowndes County: 100 women giving $100 means $10,000 awarded to a member-nominated and voted on local charity. Too good to be true? Believe it. #the POWERof100. A Membership registration and social is 5:30 p.m. April 16 at Courtyard by Marriott in Columbus.
Friday through Sunday, April 19-21
Living Pictures — Fairview Baptist Church, 127 Airline Road, Columbus, presents its Easter music and drama production, “From Prisoners to Believers,” at 6:30 p.m. The Apostle Paul tells the resurrection story of Jesus. Free to the public. For more information, call the church office, 662-328-2924.
Saturday, April 20
Sportsplex Easter Egg Hunt — Starkville Parks & Recreation hosts an egg hunt with petting zoo, inflatables and games from 10 a.m.-noon at the Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane; sponsored by The Orchard and Bethlehem Churches, and Starkville Mayor’s Youth Council. For information, call 662-323-2294.
Easter Egg Hunt — This Easter Egg Hunt begins begins at 11 a.m. at Moncrief Park, North Jackson Street, in Starkville. For more information, visit lifechurchms.com or call 662-684-9099.
Tuesday, April 23
Jazz ensemble — The W’s Jazz Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall’s Kossen Auditorium. Free to the public.
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 member tickets $15 advance/$17 at door; non-members $20/22. Or purchase a two-night ticket ($22/25; $25/28) that includes Honeyboy and Boots CD release April 27 (see below).
Saturday, April 27
Honeyboy and Boots CD release concert — The Columbus Arts Council presents 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.
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