Today
Sundays at the Center cancellation — The Gospel Nightcrawlers’ planned performance today at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center in West Point has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict.
Thursday and Friday,
June 16-17
Children’s reader’s theater auditions — Columbus Community Theatre and the Columbus Arts Council hold auditions for “Mother Goose Rhyme Time,” a July 8 children’s reader’s theater performance honoring Edwina “Mother Goose” Williams. Children 6-11 may audition; must be able to read. A portion of the performance will be in Spanish. Laura Beth Berry directs. Auditions at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., are Thursday 6-7 p.m. and Friday 10-11 a.m. Call 662-328-2787 for more information.
Friday and Saturday,
June 17-18
Juneteenth — This free event features family activities plus live blues, gospel and rap music at Sim Scott Park, 909 1/2 20th Street North. Music Friday at 8 p.m.; music and activities Saturday are 10 a.m.-until. For more information, call 662-251-8125.
Saturday, June 18
United Way 5K — The United Way of Lowndes County 5K begins at 8 a.m. in the Outpatient Pavilion parking lot of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Registration starts at 7 a.m., or register online at racesonline.com/events/5k-the-united-way. $25 in advance; $30 on site.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 21 and 23, June 28
and 30
Celtic dance — The Golden Triangle Celts offer free summer dance workshops at Barnes & Noble on the Mississippi State campus from 5:20-7:30 p.m. Scottish dance is offered June 21 and 23. Irish dance is offered June 28 and 30. For more information, contact Paige Lawes at 662-324-1507.
Thursday, June 23
Sounds of Summer — This free summer concert series at the Columbus Riverwalk features Poor House Band entertaining from 7-9 p.m., presented by Main Street Columbus and The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. Concessions available; lawn chairs, blankets encouraged. No pets or coolers. Additional concert dates are July 7 and 21. For more information, contact MSC, 662-328-6305.
Friday, July 1
Fireworks on the Water — Visit Columbus and Columbus Air Force Base present this free Independence Day celebration at the Stennis Lock and Dam East Bank from 5-10 p.m. Children’s activities and inflatables and live entertainment precede a fireworks show choreographed to music. Food and drink vendors will be on site. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Monday, July 4
Plantation Pointe Fireworks — Plantation Pointe Retirement Community in east Columbus presents a fireworks display at dark, weather permitting. Free parking is available on the grounds. Lawn chairs welcome; no glass containers. Plantation Pointe is located just east of Highway 82 East, between Highway 50 and Lehmberg Road. For more information about the fireworks show, contact Jan McCafferty, 662-241-0001.
Thursday, July 7
Sounds of Summer — Charlie Burgin and Southbound Train perform at this free summer concert at the Columbus Riverwalk from 7-9 p.m. Concessions available; lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. No pets or coolers, please. For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Thursday through Saturday, July 7-9
Cotton Boll Festival — The town of Crawford hosts this festival that features live entertainment, speakers, a step show and more. This year’s event honors late blues musician and Crawford native Big Joe Williams. For more information, call 662-272-5164.
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