Community Calendar for 12-7-24
Saturday ■ Festival of Trees: Trees and wreaths decorated by local businesses, clubs and organizations will be on display at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum.
Columbus Sings ‘Messiah’ to return for 22nd year
“Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!”
Modern Gentlemen bring festive harmonies to The W
Musical group Modern Gentlemen returns for the Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series on the campus of Mississippi University for Women.
Community Calendar for 11-30-24
Monday, Dec. 2 ■ Starkville Christmas Parade: The Starkville Main Street Association will host its annual Christmas Parade starting at 6 p.m. on Main Street.
Golden Triangle Singers to celebrate Christmas, recent growth with concert
When Lydia Martin first joined the Golden Triangle Singers back in 2016, she was looking for an opportunity to sing outside of her church.
Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street. Organizers revealed Thursday that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance music icon Kylie Minogue and Broadway and “Pose” star Billy Porter will all perform, an upping of the star wattage over previous years.
Holiday Bazaar presented by BankPlus returns next week
Starkville’s annual Holiday Bazaar presented by BankPlus returns to the Mill at MSU next week on Wednesday and Thursday.
Community Calendar for 11-16-24
Thursday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 17 ■ Blithe Spirit: Starkville Community Theatre presents Noel Coward’s classic farce, “Blithe Spirit,” at SCT’s Playhouse on Main. Performances will
Book Talk: Five Questions with Minrose Gwin
When author Minrose Gwin traces her connections to Columbus and Mississippi University for Women, the long blue line goes back four generations — all the way to her great-grandmother, one of its earliest graduates.
Starkville-MSU Community Band presents free concert Nov. 24 featuring renowned composer
The Starkville-MSU Community Band will present its final concert of the season Nov. 24, with special guest Quincy Hilliard.
17th annual Holiday Farmers’ Market set for Nov. 23
Purchase from a local entrepreneur during this holiday season!
Community Calendar for 11-9-24
Saturday, Nov. 9 ■ Oktoc Country Store: The Oktoc Community Club will be hosting its annual store from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Williams Lecture commemorates 160th anniversary of Lincoln, Grant meeting
The 2024 Frank and Virginia Williams Lecture on Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Studies will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the pivotal first meeting between U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
Community Calendar for 10-26-24
Saturday, Oct. 26 ■ Eudora Welty Writers Symposium: Mississippi University for Women is hosting the 36th annual Eudora Welty Writers Symposium, featuring Maurice Carlos Ruffin,
Downtown holiday events kick off with the Christmas Open House
Ready or not, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit! Ring in the season in downtown Columbus with three days of shopping, dining, discounts and prizes at the Downtown Christmas Open House!
Starkville Christmas Parade announces date, names Oswalt grand marshal
The Starkville Main Street Association has announced Starkville’s annual Christmas Parade presented by Reed’s will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 on Main Street.
Community Calendar for 10-19-24
Saturday, Oct. 19 ■ Caledonia Days: The 20th Annual Caledonia Days continues Saturday. Events include more live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, a car
Community Calendar for 10-5-24
Saturday, Oct. 5 ■ Runnin’ for Bedz 4 Kidz 5K: There will be a 5K run and bed build in downtown West Point at Sally
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
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