Today
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 master quilter 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. Activities begin Friday at 5 p.m. For information, call 662-328-2491 or 662-549-8137.
Saturday, June 20
Tops in Blue — Tops in Blue, the Air Force’s premier entertainment troupe, presents their show “Freedom’s Song” at 5 p.m. at Rent Auditorium on the Mississippi University for Women campus. Free. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the event hosted by Columbus Air Force Base.
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.
Saturday, July 4
Fireworks on the Water — This Fourth of July celebration from 5-10 p.m. at the Stennis Lock and Dam (East Bank), features live entertainment, food and children’s activities. Watch The Dispatch for more information soon.
Thursday through Saturday, July 9-11
Crawford Cotton Boll Festival — Live entertainment, speakers, a step show and more are part of this event held in Crawford. For more information, call 662-272-5164.
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