Thursday, Jan. 9
Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. for “Worlds Collide: Clay to Play,” an exhibit of ceramics by Stephen Phillips and photography by Erik Studdard in the main gallery of the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Artwork by CAFB youth will be in Artist Alley. For more information, columbus-arts.org or 662-328-2787.
Regional Business After Hours — The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce presents a members’ Regional Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Paccar Engine Co., 1000 Paccar Drive, Columbus.
Friday, Jan. 10
Book launch party — Author Kasey Van Norman attends a book launch for “Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn’t” at 6 p.m., hosted by Fairview Baptist Church, 127 Airline Road, Columbus.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Exhibit reception — A free West Point/Clay County Arts Council reception from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts in downtown West Point opens an exhibit of artwork by musician and artist Joe Shelton of Columbus.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Exhibit reception — Starkville Area Arts Council hosts a free Art in Public Places exhibit reception for work by Gerard Woods at The Partnership lobby, 200 E. Main St., Starkville.
Friday, Jan 17
UNCF Banquet — The Golden Triangle UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Hogarth Dining Center on The W campus. Speaker is Judge Constance Slaughter-Harvey. Donation is $30. For more information, contact Tavetia Hughes, 662-327-4538 or email [email protected].
Saturday, Jan. 18
Winds of Time — This Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium at the Mississippi State campus features 19th- and 20th-century wind music. Free to the public.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Voctave — The Mississippi State Lyceum Series presents the a capella group Voctave at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on campus. Tickets are $30 ($25 faculty/staff), at msstate.universitytickets.com, or call 662-325-2930.
Friday, Jan. 24
Adam Hood in concert — The Columbus Arts Council presents Adam Hood in concert at 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater, 501 Main St. Advance tickets are $15 for CAC members/$17 non-members. Tickets are $17 day of show, if available. Go to columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787.
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