Saturday, Sept. 27
■ Beauty and Brunch: Columbus Arts Council is hosting a delicious brunch and M.A.C. makeup class from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Tickets are $25. More info: columbusartscouncil.com/tickets or call (662) 328-2787.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
■ Book Reading: Catherine Simone Gray will be reading from her book “Proud Flesh: A Memoir of Motherhood, Intimate Violence and Reclaiming Pleasure” at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at Fant Library on the Mississippi University for Women Campus, as part of the MUW Women’s College Colloquium Series.
Thursday, Oct. 2
■ Loaves and Fishes Fundraiser: Loaves and Fishes is hosting its annual fundraiser at First Methodist Church, featuring a take-out dinner of pork loin, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, cornbread and dessert. Pick up slots will be at 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance at Annunciation Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or First Methodist Church of Columbus.
■ Civil War Talk: Civil War experts Brandi C. Brimmer and Judith Giesberg are leading a discussion on the 16th president and the amendment abolishing slavery at 6 p.m. in the John Grisham Room of Mitchell Memorial Library on the Mississippi State University campus. A book signing and reception will follow.
■ Book Tour: Author John T. Edge is coming to the Mississippi University for Women to discuss his book, “House of Smoke,” with moderator Ellen Ann Fentress. Friendly City Books Community Connection will provide free copies of the book, while supplies last. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and take place at Nissan Auditorium, Parkinson Hall, on the MUW campus.
■ Celebrity Wait Night: Columbus Harveys is hosting Celebrity Wait Night from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal served by a local celebrity, with 100% of tips and donations from the evening donated directly to St. Jude through WCBI News Anchor Allie Martin’s fundraising page.
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.
Friday, Oct. 3
■ Art After Dark: Starkville Area Arts Council presents Art After Dark from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Georgia Blue in Starkville. There will be a food buffet live music, a cash bar and silent and live auctions.
Saturday, Oct. 4
■ Thrive in Pink: There will be free health screenings, a walk of strength for cancer warriors, healthy food and natural drink vendors and community wellness activities for all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Columbus Gym, 222 Lawrence Drive. For more information, contact Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith at (662) 359-7676.
■ Little Hands, Big Trucks: Fire trucks, ambulances, excavators, tractors and more will be available to interact with from 9 a.m. to noon at the Roger Short Soccer Complex. There will be a special sensory hour from 9 to 10 a.m., designed for children with special needs who may enjoy a quieter, horn-free experience. Entry is $5, with proceeds going to FORGE.
■ Black Prairie Blues Festival: The Black Prairie Blues Museum is hosting a night of soul-stirring blues music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 640 Commerce St. in West Point. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the door or online at blackprairiebluesmuseum.com.
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].
Wednesday, Oct. 15
■ Fireside Chat: Kimberly Griffin, founding publisher and chief revenue officer of the Mississippi Free Press, will hold a fireside chat at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at Fant Library on the Mississippi University for Women campus, as part of the MUW Women’s College Colloquium Series.
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Saturday, Oct. 18
■ Bluegrass Camp & Jam: The Friends of Lake Lowndes invite you to kick back, relax, and enjoy three evenings of live bluegrass music under the stars at Lake Lowndes State Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The event is free and open to the public with park admission. Book your campsite at reserve.mdwfp.com or call Penny Wyers at 662-328-2110 for more information.
Thursday, Oct. 16
■ Get Down with Motown: Join The Black Prairie Blues Museum for an evening celebrating the soul, style and rhythm of Motown! Featuring live music, dinner and dancing, this event offers you the chance to support the Museum’s mission. To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit blackprairiebluesmuseum.com/
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
■ Natural Health Expo: The Redwood Business & Wellness Center is hosting its second Natural Health Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5374 Hwy 45 North, Columbus. Meet and engage with health and wellness professionals offering natural and alternative ways to take care of yourself and your family. The event is free and open to the public.
■ 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
■ Feminist Book Club: MUW Women’s College and Friendly City Books are partnering for a Feminist Book Club led by 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College Lessa Harvey. The session will be a discussion of Marie Bostwick’s “The Book Club for Troublesome Women.” The book club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books and 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-Saturday, Oct. 25
■ Horror at the Fairgrounds: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee will hold its haunted house beginning at 6 p.m. nightly at the Columbus Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 or $5 for hay rides. Proceeds support the CBC’s Christmas programs. For more information, call (662) 549-5909.
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.
■ 2025 Welty Gala: Community members are invited to join the MUW Office of Development and Alumni for an elegant evening at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus for dinner and a presentation by Jeff Henderson, celebrity chef and bestselling author. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets and more information are available online at longblueline.muw.edu/weltygala.
Saturday, Oct. 25
■ Black Cat Arts Mart: Toad & Bird productions is hosting its second Black Cat Arts Mart from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fire Station Park.
Sunday, Oct. 26
■ Columbus Walk for Diabetes: Join the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi for a walking fundraiser at the Columbus Riverwalk. Registration is at 1 p.m. and the walk start time is 2 p.m. Supporters can raise money before and during the event, and take part in a 3-mile or 1-mile walk. Food and local vendors will be present. For more information or to register, visit msdiabetes.donordrive.com/events/527
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.
Friday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 31
■ Horror at the Fairgrounds: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee will hold its haunted house beginning at 6 p.m. nightly at the Columbus Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 or $5 for hay rides. Proceeds support the CBC’s Christmas programs. For more information, call (662) 549-5909.
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.
Thursday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8
■ Arts ‘N Antiques Show & Sale: The Columbus Arts Council is hosting its annual decorative arts and antiques show, featuring dealers and artists from across the south. The event is free and open to the public. The event begins at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
■ Women’s Health and Entrepreneurship: Amy Bogue, president of Allegro Family Clinics, will share about regional access to women’s health care services at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room of Fant Library on the Mississippi University for Women campus, as a part of the MUW Women’s College Colloquium Series.
■ Ralph Null Solo Show: The Columbus Arts Council invites the community to attend Ralph Null’s solo show. The reception is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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.
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is inviting Ordinary Elephant to perform at the Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theatre, above the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.
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.
■ Lakeside Treasures & Car Show: Lake Lowndes State Park is hosting local artists, crafters, food vendors, classic car enthusiasts, and live music from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free with park admission and open to the public.
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
■ Feminist Book Club: MUW Women’s College and Friendly City Books are partnering for a Feminist Book Club led by 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College Lessa Harvey. The session will be a discussion of Roxane Gay’s “Bad Feminist.” The book club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books and 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, Nov. 22
■ Holiday Farmers’ Market: Local vendors will be selling specialty, homemade and handmade goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market in downtown Columbus. The event is free and open to the public.
Monday, Dec. 1
■ Downtown Columbus Christmas Parade: Main Street Columbus is hosting their annual Christmas Parade. The parade will start and end at the Hitchin’ Lot Farmer’s Market and will begin at 7:00 p.m., rain or shine. The theme this year is “Christmas in Paradise!”
Friday, Dec. 5
■ Wassail Fest: Mainstreet Columbus is hosting its 21st Annual Wassailfest in Downtown Columbus. Visit participating downtown businesses to sample wassail recipes and cast your vote for your favorites. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, Dec. 5-6
■ Gingerbread Holiday Market: Join Columbus Arts Council for an indoor market full of festive cheer, holiday vendors, and community fun. The market will be open Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This 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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