Today
Blessing of the Pets — First United Methodist Church, 602 Main St., Columbus, hosts a Blessing of the Pets at 5 p.m., with pet parade, special awards, crawfish boil, hot dogs and more. Cost is $10/person or $20/family; proceeds go to the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society. Donations of pet supplies for the CLHS welcomed.
Today and Tuesday through Saturday, April 19-23
“The Fox on the Fairway” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this Ken Ludwig comedy surrounding a golf tournament at 2 p.m. today and April 19-23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Tickets $15 adults; $10 students. Limited seating. For tickets or information, contact the box office, 662-323-6855.
Tuesday, April 19
Americana Music Tour — Promoting Mississippi’s music, Visit Mississippi and Visit Columbus present Steve Gardner and The Jericho Road Show, blending blues, old time gospel and country at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., at 5:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. (reception between shows, at 6:30; food by Marty Wages). Free, but tickets required, available at Visit Columbus (CVB), 117 Third St. S., or the arts center. Call 662-329-1191 or 662-328-2787 for information.
Opera/Musical Theater Workshop — This workshop featuring Mississippi University for Women voice students begins at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus. Free and open to the public.
Starkville farmers’ market — The Starkville Community Market’s mid-week market at Fire Station Park (Lampkin and Russell Streets) is now open Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. (The Saturday market opens May 7.) For more information, visit starkville.org. or call 662-323-3322.
Thursday, April 21
Noon Tunes — Dawn Barham entertains at Noon Tunes from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Columbus’ Trotter Convention Center Courtyard. Lunch by Zachary’s available for purchase; drinks provided by Clark Beverage. (The April 14 Noon Tunes canceled due to weather, is rescheduled May 12.) For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Delphi Trio — Mississippi State University’s Lyceum Series concludes with California chamber musicians The Delphi Trio at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium. Tickets $25 at lyceum.msstate.edu, or at Colvard Student Union, Suite 314. For more information, call 662-325-2930.
Friday, April 22
Old Main Music Festival — Mississippi State’s Music Maker Productions presents eight acts, a new art market and food vendors at this festival from 1 p.m.-11 p.m. at the campus amphitheater on Stone Boulevard. For information, visit msuconcerts.com or call 662-325-2930.
Friday and Saturday,
April 22-23
Farm Toy Show — See farm toys including collector pieces, restorations, antique and new releases at the Mississippi Horse Park, Starkville. Buy, sell, trade. Hours are April 22, 5-9 p.m.; April 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (4-H Horse Show also is April 23.) For more information, call 601-562-8859 or 662-769-3107.
Friday through Sunday,
April 22-24
“Footloose” — Heritage Academy in Columbus presents a stage adaptation of the musical “Footloose” in the Student Activity Building, 625 Magnolia Lane, Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10 adults: $8 students.
Saturday, April 23
Youth Fishing Rodeo — Friends of Noxubee Refuge and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks host a free fishing rodeo for youth 4-15 at 7:30 a.m. at the Noxubee Refuge Fishing Derby Ponds. From the Visitor Center on Bluff Lake Road, Brooksville, follow signs to the event. Bring fishing gear, catfish bait and stringers. For information, call 662-323-5548 or 601-432-2200.
Touch-A-Truck — Volunteer Starkville’s fourth annual Touch-A-Truck offers children the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex parking lot, 405 Lynn Lane, Starkville. Free. For information, go to volunteerstarkville.org or call 662-268-2865.
Sunday, April 24
Symphony Chorus — The MSU-Starkville Symphony Chorus presents “Light and Live,” a free program at 2:30 p.m. at Starkville’s First Methodist Church, 200 W. Lampkin St. Visit starkvillesymphony.org.
Sunday and Monday,
April 24-25
SCT auditions — Starkville Community Theatre holds auditions for its summer musical revue April 24 at 5 p.m. and April 25 at 6 p.m. at Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Prepare a two-minute version of a song (rock, easy listening, Top 40, country or gospel). Musicians will be on hand to accompany. For information, contact Carole Sorenson, 662-574-0302.
Tuesday, April 26
Americana Music Tour — This stop on the tour promoting Mississippi music features the Mack Banks Combo playing with The Jericho Road Show. Free; 6-8 p.m. at The Ritz Theater and Conference Center, 125 Commerce St., West Point. Cash bar.
Thursday, April 28
Noon Tunes — Jeffrey Rupp entertains at Noon Tunes from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Trotter Convention Center Courtyard in downtown Columbus. Lunch by Zachary’s available for purchase; drinks provided by Clark Beverage. For information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday, April 29
Art Rocks — Rock and roll in the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center gallery at 7:30 p.m. with the party band, The Bouncing Betty (Hayden Allen, Mike Chain, Mark Ellis, Amber Gibson, Slade Guin, Robert Staggers). Appetizers by Celestial Creations. Tickets $6 in advance; $8 at the door. Get tickets at columbus-arts.org or 662-328-2787.
Jazz combo — Mississippi University for Women presents a jazz combo in Poindexter Hall on campus at 7:30 p.m. Free to the public.
Friday and Saturday, May 6-7
Market Street Festival — More than 220 art, craft and food vendors, live entertainment stages and 60+ activities highlight the 21st annual Market Street Festival in downtown Columbus. A free kickoff concert at the Riverwalk May 6, 7 p.m., features Big Fun Brass Band and Rockin Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters. Saturday vendors/activities are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit marketstreetffestival.com or call 662-328-6305.
Thursday, May 12
Noon Tunes — Bruce Johnson and Tyler Wheat entertain from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Trotter Convention Center Courtyard, Columbus (rescheduled from April 14). Lunch by Zachary’s available for purchase; drinks provided by Clark Beverage. For information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday, May 13
St. Paul’s Spring Luncheon — The Episcopal Church Women at Columbus’ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church present this annual spring event and bake sale. Dine-in is 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Takeout available 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $10. For more information, email [email protected] or call the church office, 662-328-6673.
King Cotton Crawfish Boil — Come out for crawfish and fixins ($20-$30/5-pound bucket of crawfish, corn, potatoes and one, or two, unlimited beer/beverage tickets) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Page Avenue in Starkville’s Cotton District. Deadline to enter a cooking team is May 4. Contact the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 662-323-3322.
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