Saturday, July 19
■ Dancing in the Park: KMG Creations Productions is hosting its 16th annual Dancing in the Park event at 9-11 a.m. at Fire Station Park. The event is free and family friendly. More info: kmgcreationsdfp.com
■ Family Field Day: Prevention and Wellness Starkville is hosting a Family Field Day at 2-6 p.m. at Starkville Sportsplex. There will be games beginning at 2 p.m., family relay races beginning at 4 p.m. and prize drawings beginning at 5 p.m. The event will include games for all ages, bounce houses, a slip ‘n slide, food trucks, prizes, special guests and more. Food will also be available for purchase from local food trucks.
Saturday, July 26
■ Artesia Gospel Festival: Hear multiple gospel groups perform from 2-6 p.m. in Artesia. The event includes a fish fry and door prizes.
■ Pancake drive: Raise money for Starkville Strong and get a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit and choice of beverage. Plates are $10. The drive will be at 6-10:30 a.m. at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Starkville. More info: starkvillestrong.org
Sunday, July 27
■ Gospel Jubilee 2025: First United Methodist Church in Starkville will present at 5 p.m. a program of southern Gospel music, featuring the Jubilee Choir, Jubilee Men’s Quartet and Jubilee Soloists. The program will be followed by an ice cream social.
Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2
■ Artesia Day Festival: Three days of music mark the 27th annual festival. Performances start at 6 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Security strictly enforced.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
■ Highway Dedication Ceremony: There will be a ceremony dedicating a portion of Highway 82 from Columbus to the Oktibbeha County line as the “Dayton Egger Memorial Highway” at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 3000 Bluecutt Road.
■ National Night Out in Lowndes: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an event at 5-8 p.m. for National Night Out. This will include free food, drinks and entertainment, along with giving community members a chance to interact with law enforcement. Bring a canned or non-perishable food item for the little free food pantries to be entered into a drawing for a free dinner for two at Old Hickory Steakhouse.
Saturday, Aug. 9
■ Cary Hudson with Dan Raza: Gildea Enterprises welcomes songwriter Cary Hudson, with special guest Dan Raza, at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theater above the Rosenzweig Arts Center.
■ East Columbus Day: Community-wide free event at the East Columbus Gym features live music, food, vendors and more. More info: (662) 359-7676
Saturday, Aug. 16
■ Possumtown Book Fest: Friendly City Books Community Connection, a special project of the CREATE Foundation, is hosting the second Possumtown Book Fest! More information will be released on possumtownbookfest.com as it becomes available.
Sunday, Aug. 24
■ Art Opening and Blues Jam: Black Prairie Blues Museum of West Point is hosting an opening at 1 p.m. for Roots and Wings: Art of the Black Prairie, featuring artwork by Bob Brzuszek and Joe MacGown. The opening will be followed by an open blues jam beginning at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Doug MacLeod, featuring special guest Rachel Maxann. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mac Davis Road venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at barnconcertseries.com
Thursday, Sept. 25
■ Clay Shoot: Join the Rowdy Foundation’s tower skeet shoot, benefitting children with different abilities. Shooters of all experience levels welcome. Prairie Wildlife, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration required. More info: rowdysroundup.org
Friday, Oct. 10
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Jonatha Brooke, featuring special guest Wyly Bigger. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mac Davis Road venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.
Thursday, Oct. 23
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is hosting a performance by Beat Root Revival, featuring special guests King Margo. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mac Davis Road venue. Tickets are $30 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.
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