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Oktoberfest for the Arts — This benefit for the Columbus Arts Council from 1-5 p.m. is hosted at Zachary’s, 205 Fifth St. N., downtown Columbus. $10 cash donation. Enjoy German foods, art and beverages, plus live music at this event in tribute to Beverly Norris.
“It’s a Classic!” — The Starkville/MSU Sympony Orchestra presents a free concert at 2 p.m. at Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium in Whitfield Hall. The program features Mozart, Haydn and the work of guest soprano Susan Hurley and guest composer Joe Alexander.
Monday, Oct, 7
Hazard Lecture Series, Part 2 — The Hazard Lecture Series presents Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly (HA 1983) and Entergy Mississippi Vice President of Customer Service Lea Brigham Turnipseed (HA 1990) at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Academy Elementary School, 623 Willowbrook Road, Columbus. Free to the public. For more information, call 662-327-1556, ext. 211.
Thursday, Oct. 10
Exhibit reception — A reception for exhibits by Rebeca Calderon Pittman, Joe MacGown and Emmie Sheretz at The W Galleries is 4-5:30 p.m. in Summer Hall on campus. Free to the public. Pittman’s recent paintings are up through Oct. 30. MacGown’s “Convergence: A Surreal Journey” is up through Nov. 1. Sheretz’s “Untitled Installation: Environment” is up through Nov. 8.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 10-12
Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium — A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars present their work at this annual event at The W. Author readings are free to the public. For a complete schedule, visit muw/edu/welty.
Friday, Oct. 11
Asylym Hill talk — Ralph Didlake of the University of Mississippi Medical Center speaks at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., on “The Asylym Hill Cemetery Project.” Free to the public. For more information, contact Mona Vance-Ali, 662-329-5304.
Welty Gala — This annual fundraiser for the MUW Scholarship Fund features New York Time best-selling author John Feinstein at 7 p.m. at Trotter Convention Center in Columbus. Black tie optional. Friends tickets are $100. For tickets or information, visit muw.edu/welty/gala, or contact the MUW Foundation, 662-329-7148 or [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 12
Run United — Join in this 8 a.m. 5K and 10K runs, plus a 1-mile “Hallo-Way” costume walk at the Sanderson Center, 225 Bailey Howell Road, MSU. Register at myraceresults.com/134205, call 662-323-3830 or email [email protected].
Makin’ Hay Day — This annual fall farmers market in downtown West Point from 9 a.m.-noon includes live music, homemade goodies, arts/crafts, fall wreaths and other handmade crafts. Old-fashioned Halloween games for kids and a hayride through downtown. For information, contact the Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Night of Classic Rock — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a Night of Classic Rock from the 1970s, with music by Dale Robertson, Jerry Carnathan and friends at 7 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Main St. CAC member tickets are $15; $17 for non-members. For tickets or information, visit columbus-arts.org, or call 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Hope Rides Here — The Mississippi State Extension Equine-Assisted Therapy Program hosts this fundraising gala from 6:30-10 p.m. at The Mill Conference Center in Starkville. Tickets are $45 at the door or online at shop.ideashopmsu.com/collections/special-events.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Fall recital — The W’s Music Department showcases its students in a free fall choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Pumpkinpalooza — Starkville’s annual harvest festival from 5-7 p.m. on Main Street includes trick or treating, a pumpkin patch, inflatables, farmers market, MSU pep rally, pumpkin painting, after-hours shopping and more. Costumes are encouraged. Visit starkville.org or contact The Partnership, 662-323-3322.
Friday, Oct. 18
The Rough & Tumble — The Columbus Arts Council presents this Americana duo on its “Howl Back Tour” at 7 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Main St. CAC member tickets are $15 advance/$17 at the door; non-members $20 advance/$22 at the door. Get tickets or information at columbus-arts.org, or call 662-328-2787.
Exhibit talk — Architect and former Iraqi refugee Ahmed Badr gives a free talk at 6 p.m. in MSU’s Old Main Academic Center, Room 1030, about his “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage” exhibit up through Nov. 1 at the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery on campus. For information, contact Lori Neuenfeldt at [email protected] or 662-325-2970.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19
Caledonia Days — A Friday night concert Oct. 18 with fireworks, Doug Stone, Jeff Bates and Rust Bucket Roadies at Ola J. Pickett Park opens this two-day fest that continues Oct. 19 with a 5K run, pet parade, cruise in, music and arts, crafts and food vendors. Visit facebook.com/caledoniadays/.
Saturday, Oct. 19
MUW fall concert — The MUW Chamber Singers and MUW Chorale present a free concert for the public at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
100+ Women Who Care — This philanthropic group meets 5:30-7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, Columbus, to select a local recipient nonprofit organization of its Impact Award. Members each donate $100 to the award and receive a vote; all donations go to recipient. Learn more at 100wwccolumbusms.org. Potential members are welcome. Registration/ social time is 5:30 p.m.; meeting is 6-7 p.m.
HOPE event — A gathering in front of Columbus City Hall at 5:30 p.m. will be held in support of victims and survivors of breast cancer. All are welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
A Night at the Museum — This fundraiser for the Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point is 6-9 p.m. at 640 Commerce St., West Point. See what’s planned for the blues museum. Limited tickets are $150. To purchase, or for more information, call or text 662-275-7819.
Friday, Oct. 25
MSU/Bahamas National Youth Choir — Mississippi State choirs and the Bahamas National Youth Choir present a free concert at 7 p.m. at Starkville’s First Baptist Church, 106 E. Lampkin St. For more information, contact the MSU Department of Music, 662-325-3070.
Oct. 25-26, 30-31
Nightmare at the Fairgrounds — The Community Benefit Committee presents this haunting experience from 5-10 p.m. at the Columbus Fairgrounds on Highway 69 South. Haunted House is $10; Haunted Hayride is $5. All proceeds benefit the Lowndes County bike drive for kids. The attraction will also be open Oct. 28 for private groups and field trips from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with reservations. For information, contact Rhonda Sanders, 662-549-5909.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Art in the Park — Starkville Area Arts Council’s fifth annual arts festival for children is a free event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at J.L. King Park, Starkville. Youth enjoy art activities and hands-on musical experiences. Bring your own water and snacks, if desired. For more information, contact SAAC, 662-324-3080 or #artinthepark2019.
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