Artist Profile: Crawford artist uses doodled faces as ‘subconscious expressions’
For almost her whole life growing up in Crawford, 22-year-old artist Sarah Barnes has been doodling. Almost every piece of paper she touched ended up covered in drawings.
Community Calendar for 1-6-24
Tuesday, Jan. 9 ■ Art Opening Reception: The Starkville Area Arts Council is hosting an opening reception for its Art in Public Places show featuring
‘Greater Tuna’ returns to Starkville, goes to Gulfport
For one night only, Starkville Community Theatre is bringing the fictional town of Tuna, Texas back to the Golden Triangle with the return of the play “Greater Tuna.”
Business of Music Symposium returns to the 2024 Templeton Ragtime and Jazz Festival
Mississippi State University Libraries will host the second annual Business of Music Symposium Feb. 21-22 as part of the 18th annual Charles H. Templeton Sr. Ragtime and Jazz Festival, which runs through Feb. 24.
Community Calendar for 12-23-23
Saturday, Dec. 23 ■ Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus: KMG Creations Productions is putting on a meet and greet and photo session
Book Talk: Five Questions with Kate Medley
It’s an open secret in the South that some of the best food can be found at gas stations.
Community Calendar for 12-16-23
Saturday, Dec. 16 ■ Holiday Market: C&W Farms, located at 638 Jack Wiggins Rd., Caledonia, is hosting a holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3
Cinema series brings festive film downtown
The “hap-hap-happiest” Christmas is coming downtown, with the help of the Starkville Area Arts Council and Starkville Community Theatre.
Community Calendar for 12-9-23
Saturday, Dec. 9 ■ Chili Cook-Off: Junior Auxiliary of West Point will be hosting a Chili Cook Off and Bake Sale from 1-4 p.m. at
Columbus Girlchoir plans annual Christmas concert
At 16 years old, high school junior Meredith Hilfiker has been singing with the Columbus Girlchoir for almost half of her life. For her, singing with the group is all about the music, especially the Christmas music.
‘Whim-wham’ for the win: MSU takes first place in AAS display garden challenge
For the third time since its beginning, and the second time in the last five years, Mississippi State’s display garden at the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station is a first-place national winner in the All-America Selections annual design challenge in the Under 10,000 Visitors category.
Behind the hitch: The Budweiser Clydesdales
While the Budweiser Clydesdales are known for their size, Anna Grace Tanner, communications manager with Mitchell Distributing said there is nothing like seeing one in person.
‘Messiah’ choral presentation tradition returns for 21st year
The Columbus Sings Messiah choir, composed of 120 volunteer singers, gathers in Annunciation Catholic church, humming and singing to warm up their vocal chords. Orchestra members tune and warm up their instruments in turn.
Community Calendar for 12-2-23
Saturday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 3 ■ Festival of Trees: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting a festival of trees, with trees decorated by local
A tale of murder ‘too good not to be told’
While most novels aim to be interesting, not all involve eight real historical southern murders.
Community Calendar for 11-18-23
Saturday, Nov. 18 ■ Holiday Farmers’ Market: The Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market will be hosting a holiday market on the corner of Second Street and
Nora Miller named grand marshal of Christmas parade
With the holiday season coming up quickly, Main Street Columbus has announced that Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller will be the grand marshal of the Columbus Christmas Parade.
Threadgill Lecture Series welcomes Modern Gentlemen back to The W
The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series Endowment will once again host musical group The Modern Gentlemen on the campus of Mississippi University for Women.
Community Calendar for 11-10-23
Saturday, Nov. 11 ■ Under the Oaks: Mississippi University for Women and the Columbus Arts Council will be hosting Under the Oaks, an artist market