Saturday
■ The Paul Thorn Band Concert: Presented by The Barn Concert Series, The Paul Thorn Band will be performing two album release concerts, one at 5 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., at Cromwell Theater on the MUW Campus.
Saturday and Sunday
■ Medea: TheatreMSU is staging this classic Greek tale about betrayal and a powerful woman’s vengeance. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday. All performances will be held at McComas Hall Theater.
■ The Lightning Thief: Golden Triangle Theatre is performing a production of “The Lightning Thief,” a musical based on the 2005 novel of the same name, at the Lyceum at Lee. Performances will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, with matinees starting at 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children.
Sunday
■ Impact Award Announcement Celebration: 100+ Women Who Care Columbus will be announcing the recipient of its 13th impact award at 4 p.m. at Zachary’s, 205 North Fifth St.
Monday, March 3
■ Book Sale: Friends of the Starkville Library will be hosting its monthly book sale from 11:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library.
Tuesday, March 4
■ Hamlet: Mississippi State University’s Lyceum Series presents “Hamlet,” performed by Actors From The London Stage. This self-directed ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary with their performance of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic works. The play begins at 7 p.m. at Bettersworth Auditorium. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit msstate.universitytickets.com.
Thursday, March 6-Saturday, March 8
■ Music by Women Festival: The 9th annual international Music by Women Festival will be held on the Mississippi University for Women campus for three days of performances, presentations and lecture recitals relating to compositions written by women. Concerts are free and open to the public. For more information and the full schedule of events, visit muw.edu/musicbywomen/.
Friday, March 7-Saturday, March 8
■ Downtown Spring Open House: Main Street Columbus will be hosting their downtown spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will be open with discounts and special offers. Shopping also enters you in the chance to win a grand door prize worth hundreds of dollars.
Tuesday, March 18
■ Faculty Trombone Recital: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music presents a performance by faculty trombonist, Dr. Douglas Mark. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall and is free and open to the public
Thursday, March 20
■ Books and Authors: Friends of the Starkville Library will host a book talk with author Steve Robertson, who will share his memoir “When the Bottom Falls.” Refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the talk beginning at noon.
Sunday, March 23
■ Gloria: The Starkville Community Chorus and MSU Choirs will perform together in an arrangement of Rutter’s famous “Gloria.” Other performances will include Shostakovich’s Suite for Variety Orchestra and a performance by the MSU Solo Artist Competition Winner. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. at Bettersworth Auditorium on Mississippi State University’s campus. Please visit starkvillesymphony.org/ for more information and tickets.
Tuesday, March 25
■ Spring Recital: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will be hosting a student showcase at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, March 26
■ The Great DuBois: In the final installment of the Lyceum Series for the 2024-25 season, The Great DuBois will be performing at Bettersworth Auditorium at 7 p.m. This 2 person circus show is a fast-paced, high energy performance featuring juggling, hula hoops, a unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction. This award winning duo were featured recently in Hugh Jackman’s movie “The Greatest Showman.” Tickets are available online at msstate.universitytickets.com, or in person by visiting the Center for Student Activities in the Colvard Student Union.
Friday, March 28
■ UnTapped Downtown: Enjoy a night of craft beer tasting and special discounts with unTapped Downtown. From 5:30-8:30 p.m., participating businesses, including nearly 20 local shops in downtown Starkville, will be open and offering 20% off storewide. Tickets are on sale for $20 if purchased in advance and will be $25 if purchased the day of the event.
Saturday, March 29
■ NACUSA Concert: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music and the Mid-South Chapter of NACUSA will host a concert featuring new compositions. The event, starting at 2 p.m. in Poindexter Hall, is free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 3-Sunday, April 6
■ Murder on the Orient Express: Starkville Community Theatre presents this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel in “Murder on the Orient Express.” Performances start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Friday, with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Sunday, at SCT’s Playhouse on Main.
Tuesday, April 8-Saturday, April 12
■ Murder on the Orient Express: Starkville Community Theatre presents this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel in “Murder on the Orient Express.” Performances start at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Saturday, at SCT’s Playhouse on Main.
Tuesday, April 8
■ MUW Chamber Singers Spring Concert: The Mississippi University for Women Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. William Reber, will perform their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 11
■ Piano Students’ Recital: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will showcase students’ performances at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 15
■ W Music Student Showcase: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will host an evening of performances from the university’s music majors. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The showcase is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 18
■ Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: The inaugural class of the Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted during this banquet and ceremony, taking place from 6-9 p.m. at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Tickets for the banquet are on sale to the public for $30 per person. Tickets are available for purchase online at lowndescountysportshalloffame.com/.
Saturday, April 19
■ Cotton District Arts Festival: The annual Cotton District Arts Festival will once again be filling the streets of Starkville with live music, local and regional artists and Taste of Starkville food vendors. The event, taking place in the historic Cotton District from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26
■ Opera Scenes: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music presents a night of dramatic and musical performance. These engaging scenes will be selected from classic musicals and operas and fully staged with costumes and piano accompaniment. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. both nights in Poindexter Hall. Performances are free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
■ Plant Sale: The Lowndes County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lowndes County Agri Center Pavilion at 485 Tom Rose Road in Columbus. There will be an “After Sale” Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Plants for sale will include passalongs, butterfly plants, natives, heirlooms, herbs and much more. The sale supports scholarships, educational programs and community projects.
Monday, April 28
■ The W Wind Ensemble Spring Concert: The Mississippi University for Women’s Wind Ensemble will be performing their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 29
■ The W Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert: The Mississippi University for Women’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 3
■ Starkville Dachshund Derby: This year’s Dachshund Dash, designated the world’s largest weenie dog race, will take place in Starkville’s Cotton District. The event, lasting from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will include live music, food vendors, an arts fest and a kids’ zone in addition to the race. The Starkville Derby benefits the Oktibbeha County Humane Society.
■ Home of the Brave: In this salute to military and civilian service, the Starkville Symphony Orchestra will be performing music of America. Selections will include The Star Spangled Banner and Stars and Stripes Forever as well as Brubaker’s Rocky Mountain Majesty and John Williams’ Hymn to the Fallen. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Bettersworth Auditorium on the campus of Mississippi State University.
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