Today
Christmas Tour of Homes — The Starkville Civic League presents five homes decorated for the season, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the Starkville Public Library, 326 University Drive, where refreshments will be served from 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Columbus Sings “Messiah” — This much-anticipated annual event combines regional voices and instrumentalists to perform Christmas portions of Handel’s “Messiah” at Annunciation Catholic Church, 823 College St., at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free tickets to ensure seating are available at First United Methodist Church, the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center, Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau and Party and Paper.
Tuesday through Saturday, Dec. 10-14
“A Christmas Cabaret” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this entertaining musical revue at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for college students and $5 for those under 18. For more information, contact the SCT box office, 662-323-6855.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Festival of Trees — The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosts an Open House from 4-6 p.m. featuring a “forest” of trees decorated for the holidays. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Friday, Dec. 13
Wassail Fest — Downtown Columbus lights up with festivities and music as merchants vie for the title of wassailmeister from 5-8 p.m. Cast your vote and enjoy holiday activities and store specials. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday through Sunday,
Dec. 13-15
“First Christmas” — First Baptist Church of Columbus recreates an interactive Bethlehem marketplace, complete with merchants, soldiers and the humble stable. The event is open to the public from 6-8 p.m. on the grounds of The Shops at Brickerton on Military Road. There is no charge to attend. For more information, contact FBC, 662-328-3915.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Handmade Holiday Bazaar — The Mississippi Modern Homestead Center at 402 Lake Valley Road, Starkville, hosts its second annual Handmade Holiday Bazaar from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Homestead members attend free; non-member registration is $5. Woodland Santa will be in his Forest Workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. for photos with children. For more about the center, visit msmodernhomestead.com.
Columbus Christmas Parade — “Candy Canes and Christmas Carols” is the theme of Columbus’ Christmas Parade which begins at 5:30 p.m. and features the Budweiser Clydesdales, floats, marching bands and much more. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Girlchoir concert — The Columbus Girlchoir is in concert at Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Musical evening — Pianists Julia Mortyakova and Rachel Delk and tenor Zane Lynn present a Columbus Music Study Club recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The program is free to the public. For more information, contact the MUW Department of Music, 662-241-6399.
Thursday and Friday,
Dec. 19-20
Dinner Theatre — A dinner theatre production presented by Simeon Weatherby and the Dinner Theatre Staff will be held at Trotter Convention Center at 7 p.m. each night. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25, available through dinnertheatre2013.bigcartel.com or by phone at 601-383-2194. The event is made possible by the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Saturday, Dec. 21
“A Christmas for Columbus” — Christian recording artist David Phelps joins an area-wide mass choir at Rent Auditorium on the Mississippi University for Women campus at 7 p.m., hosted by United Methodist Men of First United Methodist Church. Artist Circle tickets are $30; general admission $20, available at FUMC, First Baptist, Fairview Baptist, First Presbyterian and Pleasant Hill Baptist churches. Proceeds benefit Loaves & Fishes, Last House on the Block and the Good Samaritan Medical Clinic. For information, visit columbusfumc.org or contact Andy Tentoni, 662-352-1844.
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