Saturday
■ Festival of Trees: Trees and wreaths decorated by local businesses, clubs and organizations will be on display at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum. There will be a gala on Thursday and a silent auction for the decorated trees and wreaths throughout the weekend. Proceeds will go toward special exhibits and events at the museum.
■ Lakeside Treasures at Lake Lowndes: This holiday event for the family includes live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, jumpers and a photo booth. A Christmas themed car show will start at 8 a.m., and the festival will continue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Lowndes State Park. A $2 gate fee will go to benefit Friends of Lake Lowndes community events and beautification projects.
■ Christmas Cookie Walk: Main Street Columbus is hosting a cookie walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council. Homemade cookies will be available for purchase, and proceeds will go toward downtown beautification projects.
■ Starkville Santa Strut: Santas and Mrs. Clauses will be gathering at 4 p.m. in front of the Main Street Christmas tree in Starkville, before parading down Main Street and University Drive to take over the Cotton District. Free to attend, though $5 donations will be gathered for a local charity.
■ A Caledonia Christmas: The town of Caledonia is hosting a Christmas parade. Line up will start at 4 p.m. with judging beginning at 4:30 p.m. The parade will roll through town at 6 p.m. School groups, churches, businesses and individuals are encouraged to enter. For entry forms, contact Town Hall at (662) 356-4117.
■ Umble Coffee Co. Christmas Bazaar: Umble Coffee Co. in Starkville will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar at 216 Industrial Park Road from 8 a.m. to noon featuring local vendors.
Saturday and Sunday
■ A Christmas Carol: Golden Triangle Theatre will be performing “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Isabella Powell, at Cromwell Theatre on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. Shows will be 7 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, go to goldentriangletheatre.com.
Sunday
■ Juke Joint Gingerbreads: The Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point will be hosting a Juke Joint Gingerbreads and Jams session from 2-4 p.m. There will be live blues performances and gingerbread representations of places around the Golden Triangle displayed, for sale or silent auction.
■ Columbus Girlchoir Christmas Concert: The Columbus Girlchoir will perform its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. in the Artz Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church. The concert is free and open to the public.
Monday, Dec. 9
■ Jobi Riccio Concert: The Barn Concert Series is bringing Jobi Riccio to the Omnova Theater at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center for a concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 each at barnconcertseries.com.
■ West Point Christmas Parade: West Point will again be hosting its Christmas parade downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Very Vintage Christmas.” The grand marshal will be Deborah Mansfield.
■ New Hope Christmas Parade: New Hope will be hosting its fourth annual Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. This year’s grand marshal will be Mike Halford.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
■ Handel’s Messiah: Columbus Sings “Messiah” will host its annual performance at 7 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church. Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance at Annunciation Catholic Church, Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tennessee Williams Visitors Center and First Methodist Church of Columbus starting Nov. 11.
Thursday, Dec. 12
■ Cookie Decorating Workshop: Starkville Public Library will be hosting a cookie decorating workshop, where participants can create festive designs, from 3-5 p.m. Advanced registration is required. For more information, go to starkville.lib.ms.us.
■ Golden Triangle Singers Concert: Belle Fleur, Northwood and Columbus Garden Clubs will be hosting a joint December meeting, showcasing the talents of the Golden Triangle Singers. The concert will be at Annunciation Catholic Church at 3:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public, though donations to the GTS are welcome.
■ SCT Holiday Meeting/Social: Starkville Community Theatre will be hosting its annual holiday general meeting, followed by a potluck spread of sweets, savories and other treats to be shared. For more information, follow Starkville Community Theatre on Facebook.
Thursday, Jan. 16
■ Books and Authors: Friends of the Starkville Public Library will be hosting a book talk with Dr. Darden North, a physician from Jackson who will be discussing his novel “Party Favors.” The talk will begin at noon at the library.
Saturday, Jan. 25
■ Symphony Gala: The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association will be hosting an evening of music at The Gathering at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at music.msstate.edu/events.
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