Wednesday, Sept. 10
■ Suicide Prevention Rally: Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle is hosting a suicide prevention rally beginning at 5 p.m. in the Columbus Clubhouse’s open field. The rally will be hosted by Columbus Unit Director Christine Jackson, and will include voices of hope like Pastor Jacquise Fuson, Jaylon Jones, Brittany Turner and Tamara Tippett.
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
■ 10:4 TENN: Mississippi University for Women is hosting the fifth annual 10:4 TENN National Playwriting 10-minute competition. The top three winning plays will be read beginning at 3 p.m. at the Second Stage Theatre in the Cromwell Communications Center. The event is free and open to the public.
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
■ Poetry Readings: Columbus Arts Council is hosting poetry readings as part of the Tennessee Williams Tribute. Readings will begin at noon in the Omnova Theatre, upstairs in the Rosenzweig Arts Center at 501 Main Street.
■ 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
■ Community Event Series: Mashulitubbee Chapter Mississippi State Society, National Society Colonial Dames will present about Constitution Week at 10:30 a.m. at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum. Presenting members will be Gale Hagood, Betsy Longest, Sally Laughlin, Lucy Senter and Patsy Stuart.
Thursday, Sept. 18
■ Paint and Sip: Columbus Arts Council is putting on a paint and sip event beginning at 6 p.m. at Lion Hills Center and Golf Course. Entry is $40 per person, with a specialty menu and wine also available for purchase. More info: columbusartscouncil.com.
■ 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, benefiting 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.
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 from 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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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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