Rubens is a titan of Western art. The task of restoring his paintings is equally gigantic
When an iconic painting is in need of restoration, it is usually taken to a studio to be worked on in seclusion.
Community Calendar for 1-25-25
Friday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 25 ■ Shop Local Warehouse Sale: Local retailers in Starkville will be making room for their spring inventory in this first-ever
Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranes
In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of sandhill cranes stand tall among broken corn stalks and shallow water searching for corn, berries, seeds and insects.
Touring ballet company to perform story of redemption through dance
Everyone loves a good redemption story. Now, one of those stories is coming to the city – through dance, Ballet Columbus Director Laura Beth Berry told The Dispatch.
Community Calendar for 1-18-25
Saturday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Jan. 19 ■ Dollyfest: Starkville Area Arts Council and Starkville Strong will be hosting a series of events themed around music sensation
Paul Thorn to perform in pair of album release concerts at MUW
When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who has spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop.
Fabric tour of the state comes to Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
To understand a place like Mississippi, you must first look at its quilts.
Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum hosts Mississippi Quilt Challenge Exhibition
The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is pleased to host The Southern Fiber Artists’ Mississippi Quilt Challenge Exhibition throughout January.
Community Calendar for 1-11-25
Saturday, Jan. 11 ■ Book Sale: The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will be hosting its monthly book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30
Visit Mississippi float rolls in 2025 Rose Parade
Visit Mississippi unveiled its float for the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda, which took place Wednesday in Pasadena, California.
Community Calendar for 1-4-25
Monday, Jan. 6 ■ Friends of the Library Book Sale: The Friends of the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library will be hosting a book sale from
Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend in what experts are calling a canny promotion.
Community Calendar for 12-28-24
Wednesday, Jan. 1 ■ First Day Hike: Start 2025 on the right foot with a self-guided hike at Lake Lowndes State Park. Hikers can choose
Book Talk: Five Questions with Beth Kander
Beth Kander’s recipe for a national bestseller includes a monster from Jewish folklore and a dash of spice.
Community Calendar for 12-21-24
Saturday, Dec. 21 ■ Literary Crafternoon: In a partnership between Friendly City Books and Fired Up Studio, author and MUW alum Beth Kander will be
The best Christmas movies for every mood
‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is.
Still rockin’: As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Her memories of recording “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy.
Starkville/MSU Symphony Association announces return of annual gala
After a five-year hiatus, the Starkville/MSU Symphony Association Gala returns with the expectation that everyone will bring memories of past galas and create new ones.
Community Calendar for 12-14-24
Saturday, Dec. 14 ■ Christmas Festival: Highland Oaks in Sturgis will be hosting a day of Christmas fun for families from 11 a.m. to 3
Wind ensemble from MSU featured at State Band Clinic in Natchez
The Famous Maroon Band of Mississippi State University will showcase its wind ensemble next week with a performance during the 86th annual Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Band Clinic.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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