Today
Tribute sermon — The Rev. Anne Harris presents a sermon related to Tennessee Williams’ “Suddenly, Last Summer” at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 318 College St., Columbus, at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A continental breakfast is served all morning in the atrium.
Poetry Out Loud — This Tennessee Williams Tribute event at 1:30 p.m. presents selected readings of his poems, moderated by Elizabeth Simpson at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Aiden Dunkelberg performs on violin. Wheelchair accessible. Free.
Tribute Victorian Home Tour — Tennessee Williams’ childhood home; Griffin Eyrie, the home of Col. Hal and Pam Bullock; and the home of Gail Gunter are open for tour, 2-5 p.m. Get tickets ($20) beginning at 1 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center, 300 Main St., Columbus.
“September 11” — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts a reception at 2 p.m. for this exhibited work by the late David Malone at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. Visit wpccac.org or call 662-494-5678 for more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Table Talk — Mississippi University for Women’s Executive Director of University Relations Maridith Geuder leads a discussion on this year’s most highly-anticipated novel, Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman.” Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m. (iced tea served). Or join friends noon to 1 p.m. for the program at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N.
Sept. 17-20, 22-26
“One Slight Hitch” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this farce by Lewis Black at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 students). Limited seating. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office, 662-323-6855.
Friday, Sept. 18
Symphony concert — See details at right.
Citywide Tailgate — Starkville’s annual citywide tailgate at various businesses and the MSU campus benefits the United Way of North Central Mississippi. A $5 wristband gives access to all tailgate sites. For more information, call 662-323-3830.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Sunday Afternoon in the Gallery — Mississippi University for Women Galleries present photography activities for the family from 2-3 p.m. in the Art and Design Building on campus. Explore analog photography, pin hole cameras, cyanotypes and see a demo of film developing. Registration required. Email Dr. Beverly Joyce at [email protected] or call 662-241-7812.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Guest artist recital — The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music hosts a free guest artist recital by baritone Matthew Hoch of Auburn, Alabama, in Poindexter Hall on campus at 7:30 p.m. (The artist presents a free masterclass Sept. 21 at 3 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Table Talk — Jamie Kornegay, owner of Greenwood’s Turnrow Book Co., discusses his debut novel, “Soil,” a mystery-thriller set in the Mississippi Delta. Bring lunch at 11:30 a.m.; iced tea served. Or join friends from noon to 1 p.m. for the free program at the Columbus-Lowndes Library at 314 Seventh St. N. Call the library, 662-329-5300, for more information.
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 24-27
Possum Town Tales Storytelling Festival — The Columbus Arts Council presents internationally-known storytellers Kevin Kling of Minnesota and Andy Offutt Irwin of Georgia at this fourth annual storytelling festival in Columbus. Kling, well-known for his NPR commentaries on “All Things Considered,” and Irwin, humorist and musician, have each won numerous national awards. Musician/storyteller Kate Campbell joins the lineup. Visit columbus-arts.com for details, or call 662-328-2787.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Children’s Art Festival — The Starkville Area Arts Council hosts an Art in the Park Children’s Art Festival at McKee Park in Starkville from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to attend.
Saturday and Sunday,
Sept. 26-27
“All the King’s Women” — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents this story of Elvis through the eyes of 17 women, some enthralled, some appalled, all obsessed. Performances Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Get tickets ($10) in West Point at The Bink, Petal Pushers or First United Methodist Church; or at the door, if available. Call 662-494-5678 for more information.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a gallery reception at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., from 5:30-7 p.m. opening “When Morning Comes,” an exhibit by photographer Brandon Thibodeaux of Dallas, Texas. Free to the public; come as you are. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Luke Bryan Farm Tour — Country music’s Luke Bryan brings his farm tour to the Golden Triangle. The show begins at 7 p.m. at Holtcamp Farm, 485 Pritchard Road, Starkville. (Parking opens at 2 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m.) Advance tickets $47 ($5 more day of show). Guests are Sam Hunt, Chris Janson, Chancie Neal and DJ Rock. Go to lukebryan.com/farm-tour for tickets and event guidelines.
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