Saturday, Aug. 15
Possum Town Triathlon — The fourth annual Possum Town Triathlon at Columbus Lake on Lock and Dam Road begins at 7 a.m. and includes a 600-yard swim, 17-mile bike ride and 5K run. Awards presentation at 10 a.m. Register at possumtowntriathlon.com. (Online registration closes Aug. 13; no race day registration.)
Forks & Corks & Taps — Area chefs compete for prizes and bragging rights at this Starkville Area Arts Council fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. in the E.E. Cooley Building at The Mill, 600 Russell St., Starkville. Tickets are $75 and also include wine and tastings from Mississippi craft breweries. For information or tickets, visit starkvillearts.org or call 662-324-3080.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Play auditions — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts auditions for the comedic “All the King’s Women,” by Luigi Jannuzzi, at 3 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Production dates are Sept. 26-27. An all-female cast will tell the story of Elvis through the eyes of 17 women — some enthralled, some appalled, but all obsessed. Scripts provided. For more information, call 662-494-5678.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Family Research 101 — Main Street Macon presents a free program with author and Noxubee County Historical Society member Sharon Leslie Morgan from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Macon Welcome Center, 2904 Jefferson St., Macon. Learn basics of researching family history from the founder of Our Black Ancestry, a website and social network community. Free.
Friday, Aug. 21
Honey Boy & Boots — The Columbus Arts Council hosts Nashville-based Honey Boy & Boots (Drew and Courtney Blackwell, formerly of Starkville) on their ‘Sippi Jukin’ Tour, 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theatre, 501 Main St. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Denim & Diamonds — This benefit for the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum bgins at 6:30 p.m. at the Starkville Country Club. Tickets are $40 and include a barbecue dinner, entertainment by Jimmy Bonner and a silent auction and raffle. Get tickets in Starkville at The Book Mart, the Heritage Museum or from Friends of the Museum board members. For more information, call 662-323-0211.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts The Sumic Trio at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. For more information, call 662-494-5678.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Rodeo Roundup — The Mississippi Horse Park hosts Starkville Academy’s SAPA Rodeo Roundup. An afternoon of fun with inflatables, face painting, games and more. Times TBA. For more information, call 662-325-9350.
Thursday, Sept. 3
Columbus Art Walk — Stroll historic downtown Columbus from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to meet and talk with artists paired with downtown merchants to show their art. Enjoy live music. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Sarah McQuaid in concert — The Columbus Arts Council presents UK-based folksinger/songwriter/guitarist Sarah McQuaid in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
ZZ Ward — Mississippi State’s Lyceum Series presents ZZ Ward at Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on campus at 7 p.m. Go to MSUconcerts.com for information and tickets or call 662-325-2930.
Friday, Sept. 4
Black Prairie Blues Festival — Formerly known as the Howlin’ Wolf Festival, this event features Eddie Cotton, Super Chikan and Kingfish on the Mary Holmes College campus, Highway 50 West, West Point. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Get them at the Columbus Arts Council (Columbus), Jack Forbus Insurance (Starkville) or the Growth Alliance (West Point). Or buy online at wpnet.org/index.php/attractions/howlin_wolf/blues_festival. Call 662-494-2573 for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Prairie Arts Festival — West Point’s 37th annual festival features several hundred fine arts, crafts and food vendors, four music stages, Kidsville and more, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown West Point. Visit wpnet.org, call 662-494-2573 or follow on Facebook for more information.
Sunday through Sunday, Sept. 6-13
Tennessee Williams Tribute — The 14th annual Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes includes performances of Williams’ “Suddenly, Last Summer,” scholar talks, the Moon Lake Party with Broadway actor Joel Vig, a Stella Shouting Contest, 5K Streetcar Run, Saturday at the Movies, readings, luncheons and more. Visit muw.edu/tennesseewilliams, call 662-328-6413 or follow on Facebook for more information.
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