Monday, April 27
MSU Philharmonia — This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Theater on the Mississippi State campus.
Wednesday, April 29
Table Talk — Lisa Howorth, co-owner of Oxford’s Square Books, discusses her debut novel “The Flying Shoes” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (iced tea provided), or join friends for the program from noon-1 p.m. Call 662-329-5300 for more information.
Friday, May 1
Carole McReynolds Davis hats — The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum hosts a May Day open house and “tea party” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exhibit of hats created by the late Carole McReynolds Davis. Refreshments will be served under the Museum Pavilion at 206 Fellowship St., Starkville. Wear your favorite hat. For more information, contact the museum, 662-323-2011.
Friday and Saturday, May 1-2
Market Street Festival — Don’t miss it: Columbus’ 20th annual Market Street Festival kicks off with a free concert at the Riverwalk Friday night from 6-10:45 p.m., followed Saturday downtown by a Splash of Color 5K at 8 a.m. and more than 250 arts, crafts and food vendors and dozens of special events, kids’ activities and music acts between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit marketstreetfestival.com or contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, for more information.
Saturday, May 2
Starkville Community Market grand opening — Starkville’s farmers’ market, at a new location at Fire Station Park on Lampkin Street, opens for the season, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Kids’ activities and live music by the Cedar Creek Ramblers. For more information, contact Jennifer Prather, 662-323-3322.
Thursday, May 7
Columbus National Day of Prayer — A National Day of Prayer observance begins at noon in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse, Columbus, presented by the Christian Community in Prayer organization. Seating available. Shuttles from the Farmers’ Market and parking lots at First Baptist Church, Trustmark and the public lot on Second Avenue North are available.
Starkville National Day of Prayer — A National Day of Prayer observance in Starkville begins at noon at the Starkville Sportsplex on Lynn Lane.
Mark Landis and documentary — Mark Landis, at the center of the documentary “Art and Craft,” will attend a screening and Q&A at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., at 7 p.m. Free. Contact the CAC for more information, 662-328-2787.
Friday, May 8
Afrissippi in concert — North Mississippi Hill Country blues fuse with African roots and rhythms as Afrissippi (Guelal Kumba, Eric Deaton, Tony Caldwell, Kinney Kimbrough) performs at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door, if available. Contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Saturday, May 9
Hitching Lot Grand Opening — Columbus’s Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market at Second Avenue and Second Street North holds a season grand opening from 7-10 a.m. with produce and crafts vendors, music by the Suzuki Strings and kids’ activities. The market will open May-September Mondays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays 7-10 a.m. (Saturdays only in April and October). Contact Main Street Columbus for information, 662-328-6305.
An Evening with the Columbus Girlchoir — This Girlchoir fundraiser includes tours of the homes of John and Eulalie Davis, and Dr. Jim Borsig, with hors d’oeurvres and desserts from 5-7 p.m., plus a Girlchoir concert at MUW’s Rent Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the Convention and Visitors Bureau office, Pizazz and from Girlchoir members and board members. For more information, contact Dr. Cherry Dunn, 662-574-1517.
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