Saturday, Aug. 23
■ Game Day Kick-Off: Main Street Columbus is hosting a new event in celebration of the season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown. Shoppers can enter to win prizes either by spending $50 at a local business or by doing a scavenger hunt for sports balls in downtown businesses. For more information, go to columbusmainstreet.com.
■ An Evening of Swing: Dave Bennett and Gwyen Elizabeth Franklin will perform hard driving swing, smooth jazz, rockabilly, pop, a little Gospel and more beginning at 7 p.m. at the MSU Music Building, 124 Hardy Road. Tickets are available for $17.85 at tinyurl.com/nightofswing.
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.
■ A Musical Journey: Rosângela Sebba will perform a recital on piano, unveiling the evolution of keyboard music throughout history beginning in the Baroque era through the modern day. The free performance will be at 2 p.m. in the MSU Music Building Recital Hall.
■ Jason Baker and Friends: MSU faculty member Jason Baker and several students will give a concert of works for solo marimba. The concert is free and will begin at 7 p.m. at the MSU Music Building Recital Hall. Donations will be accepted for the Backpack Meals Charity. More info: music.msstate.edu/.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
■ Community Event Series: Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting another talk in its series beginning at 10:30 a.m. The session will feature Deborah Lee, director of Research Impact and AI Strategy, speaking on “Generative AI in the 21st Century: Rosey the Robot on Your Phone!” The session is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Aug. 30
■ Prairie Arts Festival: The Prairie Arts Festival is returning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to downtown West Point, with about 200 vendors coming to fill the city with fine arts, crafts, food, live music and more. A 5K race will also start before the festival at 8 a.m. For more information, go to prairieartsfestival.org.
Sunday, Aug. 31
■ Allman Brothers Tribute: Mississippi State University’s Robert Damm will perform a concert celebrating the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. The free concert will begin at 2 p.m. in the MSU Music Building Recital Hall. More info: music.msstate.edu/.
Thursday, Sept. 4
■ $50K Your Way Raffle: United Way of the Golden Triangle Region is hosting its $50K Your Way Raffle at 5:30-8 p.m. with live music, food trucks and vendors, jumpers and face painting, community organizations and winner announcements, all in Catfish Alley. The nonprofit is also collecting old sneakers to be recycled or donated to those in need. More info: 50kyourway.org.
Saturday, Sept. 6
■ Dog Paddle: Starkville Parks and Recreation and Oktibbeha County Humane Society are hosting the 15th annual dog paddle from 9 a.m. to noon at Moncrief Park Pool. Early registration is available for $25 online at ochsms.org/event/dogpaddle/.
Thursday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 14
■ Tea for Three: The West Point Clay County Arts Council presents Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty dessert theater. Shows will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling (662) 295-0461. Tables can be reserved by purchasing six tickets. Desserts provided by Jubilations Cheesecakes.
Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14
■ The Glass Menagerie: Golden Triangle Theatre will produce The Glass Menagerie as a part of the Tennessee Williams Tribute at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children or students. More info: goldentriangletheatre.com/shows.
Saturday, Sept. 13
■ Faculty Voice Recital: Faculty members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music, Susan Hurley and William Reber, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
■ Music Faculty Showcase: Faculty members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
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, Sept. 26
■ Music in the Library: Members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 2 p.m. at the Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5
■ Oktoberfest: Munson Brothers Trading Post is hosting its annual Oktoberfest, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, with activities slated for 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. There will be live music, stein holding competitions, a 5K beer run and more.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
■ Voice Students Recital: Students of the Mississippi University for Women Music Department will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
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.
Saturday, Oct. 11
■ Zumba in Pink: Zumba in Pink is returning for its fourth year in support of breast cancer awareness. The event will be at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverwalk Stage in downtown Columbus. For more info, call (662) 889-0164
Sunday, Oct. 12
■ Fashion Show: Columbus Arts Council is hosting a fashion show at 2 p.m. for local boutiques, fashion students, or other designers looking to showcase their work. For more info, email [email protected].
Friday, Oct. 17
■ Music in the Library: Members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 2 p.m. at the Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 18
■ NACUSA Concert: The National Association of Composers will hold a concert at 2 p.m. in Poindexter Hall at Mississippi University for Women. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
■ Fall Recital: Mississippi University for Women’s Music Department will host its Fall Recital beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
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.
Friday, Oct. 24
■ Tablescapes: Starkville Town and Country Garden Club is hosting a Tablescapes event with the theme “At Home for the Season” at First Baptist Church. For more information, follow Starkville Town and Country Garden Club on Facebook.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
■ Piano Students Fall Recital: Piano students of the Mississippi University for Women’s Music Department will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Poindexter Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.
Monday, Nov. 3
■ Brass-Bow Trio Recital: Anne-Gaelle Ravetto, Douglas Mark and Jung-Won Shin will perform in a recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The recital is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
■ W Chamber Singers Concert: The W Chamber Singers will perform a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The recital is free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 14
■ Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar: Starkville First United Methodist Church is hosting its 16th annual holiday handcrafts bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (601) 613-9085.
■ Music in the Library: Members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 2 p.m. at the Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Nov. 15
■ Under the Oaks: Columbus Arts Council will hold its Under the Oaks Arts Festival, featuring artisan vendors, food and music, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Welty Drive on the Mississippi University for Women Campus. More info: columbusartscouncil.com/events.
Monday, Nov. 17
■ Fall Concert: The W Wind Ensemble and The Ody Brass Collective will perform their fall concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
■ Jazz Concert: The W Jazz Ensemble will perform its fall concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 21
■ Songs of the Theatre: There will be a concert showcasing the Songs of the Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 6
■ Holiday Orchestra Concert: The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series will host a holiday orchestra concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.
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