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Sunday at the Bluff — Dr. Evan Peacock of the MSU Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Culture presents “A Time to Build: Seasonality of House Construction for Prehistoric Farmers in the Tombigbee River Drainage” at 2 p.m. at Plymouth Bluff Center, 2200 Old West Point Road, Columbus. Free. For information, contact the center, 662-241-6214.
Wednesday, June 10
Table Talk — Dispatch columnist Anne Freeze reviews the latest cookbooks. Bring your favorite and share why it’s your go-to. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m.; iced tea provided. Or join friends from noon-1 p.m. for the program at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. For more information, contact the library, 662-328-5300.
Thursday, June 11
A Conversation with the Kinseys — The MSU Libraries hosts “A Conversation with the Kinseys” at 7 p.m. in the John Grisham Room of Mitchell Memorial Library on campus. The Kinsey family will discuss African American art from The Kinsey Collection displayed at the library through June 20. Free to the public.
Thursday and Saturday,
June 11 and 13
Library book sale — The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library host a book sale June 11 from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and June 13 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the library, 314 Seventh St. N. Call 662-329-5300, for more information.
Saturday, June 13
Great Tombigbee Duck Race — Be at the Columbus Riverwalk to see about 5,000 rubber ducks dive from the bridge and “race” to the finish line at this Columbus-Lowndes Habitat for Humanity fundraiser at 2:30 p.m. Prizes: $3,000; $1,500; $500. Adopt ducks at most banks or at duckrace.com/tombigbee ($5/duck, or six for $25; 25 for $100). Do not have to be present to win. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy live music. Buy a duck; build a house.
“Muscle Shoals,” the film — Veteran Fame Recording Studio/Nashville songwriter Walt Aldridge introduces the documentary “Muscle Shoals: The Incredible Story of a Small Town With a Big Sound” at 3 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Free. A Q&A with Aldridge follows. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Walt Aldridge in concert — The Columbus Arts Council presents acclaimed songwriter Walt Aldridge in concert at the Rosenzweig Arts Center at 7 p.m. Aldridge has written numerous No. 1 hits and been a Billboard Top Ten Country Songwriter of the Year. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For tickets or information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Sunday, June 14
Sunday at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents Sunday at the Center at 2 p.m., featuring Dawn Barham performing at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. Call 662-494-5678 for more information.
Wednesday, June 17
Table Talk — Brooksville quilter extraordinaire Julia Graber tells the story of her innovative fiber art. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m.; iced tea provided. Or join friends from noon to 1 p.m. for the program at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. For more information, call 662-329-5300.
Thursday, June 18
Sounds of Summer — The band Poor House Bound entertains at this free outdoor concert at the Columbus Riverwalk from 7-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday and Saturday,
June 19-20
Juneteenth Festival — This gathering at Sim Scott Park in Columbus commemorates Emancipation Day with live music, food and children’s activities. Free to the public.
Wednesday, June 24
Table Talk recipe swap — Share a favorite recipe at the Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library’s second recipe swap and tasting session. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m., iced tea provided. Or come for the swap at noon at the library, 314 Seventh St. N. Call 662-329-5300 for more information.
Saturday and Sunday,
June 27-28
“Suddenly Last Summer” auditions — The Tennessee Williams Tribute Committee hosts auditions for “Suddenly Last Summer” June 27 at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., at 2 p.m., and June 28 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 318 College St., at 2 p.m. The play will be presented Sept. 6-12 in Columbus and Sept. 24-27 in Provincetown, Massachusetts. For more information, contact Brenda Caradine, 662-328-5413.
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