This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including an art market, book signings and even a singer/songwriter competition! There is sure to be something for everyone.
Friday, Aug. 25 @ 2 p.m.
Starkville
The Starkville Area Arts Council is hosting a pet art market in its Main Street lobby from 2-6 p.m. Artists will be selling pet-themed items and pets are invited to attend.
Live Music with Johnny Rowland
Friday, Aug. 25 @ 8 p.m.
Columbus
Johnny Rowland will perform at Munson and Brothers, 301 Second Ave. N.
Saturday, Aug. 26 @ 9 a.m.
Starkville
Junior Auxiliary of Starkville, the Starkville Oktibbeha-Consolidated School District Discovery Center Reading2Succeed and Friends of J.L. King are hosting the Reading Railroad at the J.L. King Center. There will be crafts, snacks, books and a story walk, along with the opportunity for kids from age 0-4 to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Afterword: Book Reading & Signing
Saturday, Aug. 26 @ 1:30 p.m.
Columbus
Friendly City Books is hosting authors Christie Collins, Tyriek White and Ellen Ann Fentress to read and sign their work. The authors will be reading from works of poetry, fiction and a memoir, respectively.
Cotton District Arts Festival Singer Songwriter Competition
Saturday, Aug. 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Starkville
The Starkville Area Arts Council is hosting a Singer Songwriter Competition Showcase at Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern, where 10 singers and songwriters will go head-to-head for a chance to perform live at the Cotton District Arts Festival.
Backpack Meals Benefit Concert
Sunday, Aug. 27 @ 4 p.m.
Starkville
Jason Baker, Tiffany Ferguson, Julia Huffman, Haley Luther and Garrison Walker will be performing a benefit concert at the Starkville First United Methodist Church Connection Building at 101 West Lampkin Street. Admission is free and donations will go towards providing food to Starkville school children in need.
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