Tuesday, Oct. 11
Jazz at Renasant — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Jazz Combo performs at 6 p.m. at the Renasant Bank Plaza, 500 E. Lampkin St., in Starkville (corner of Lampkin and Montgomery Streets). Free to the public. (Rain location: First United Methodist Church sanctuary, 200 W. Lampkin St., Starkville.)
Thursday, Oct. 13
Art in Fashion Show — Celebrate the art of fall and winter fashions at this style show fundraiser presented by the Columbus Arts Council and area clothiers at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 318 College St. $20 advance; $25 at the door. For information or tickets, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787, or go to columbus-arts.org.
Choral concert — A choral concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Oct. 14
Oktoberfest — Bring the family to Mississippi University for Women’s Oktoberfest from 5-8 p.m. on Shattuck Lawn. Costumes welcome. Games, face painting, food, costume contest for 12 and under. Free admission; 25 cent activity tickets. For more information, call 662-329-7416.
Friday Night Jams – The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts a free Friday Night Jams event with live music beginning at 7 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St. For more information, contact Kathy Dyess, 662-494-5678.
Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 14-15
Caledonia Days — This two-day festival features a free 7 p.m. concert Oct. 14 with Neon Smoke at Ola J. Pickett Park (some vendors will be open), and all-day fun Oct. 15 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts and crafts, food, children’s area, live music and many more activities. For more information, contact Tammy McCool, 662-574-3744.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Little Hands, Big Trucks — This United Way of Lowndes County fundraiser from 9 a.m.-noon at the Columbus Soccer Complex invites kids to touch, climb and explore trucks that help keep the community safe and clean. $5 entrance fee.
Shakespeare Saturday — Columbus Community Theatre presents a recitation contest joining a worldwide celebration of Shakespeare’s works in the 400th year since his death. Adults/youth invited to enter duet, ensemble or monologue divisions at the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Entry $10. Contests throughout the day; winners perform at 7 p.m., $5 admission. For more information, call 662-328-2787 or visit columbus-arts.org.
Makin’ Hay Day — Downtown West Point hosts this third annual Makin’ Hay Day featuring a fall farmers’ market, old-fashioned games and hayrides from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact the Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Sunday, Oct. 16
US. Air Force Winds Quartet — The U.S. Air Force Mission Winds Clarinet Quartet presents a free performance at 3 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Art Center, 501 Main St. Call 662-328-2787 for more information.
Diabetes Foundation Walk — The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi hosts a “Be Someone’s Hero” walk at the Columbus Riverwalk. Registration opens at 1 p.m. A 1-mile family fun run and 3.1 mile walk begin at 2 p.m. $20 minimum fundraising goal per individual. Those raising $50 and above receive T-shirt. Free picnic lunch follows. Visit msdiabetes.org or call 601-957-7878 for more information.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 20-22
Welty Writers’ Symposium — Mississippi University for Women presents this annual literary festival featuring noted authors reading from and discussing their work. Sessions on The W campus are free to the public, beginning with keynote speaker novelist Brad Watson Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a book signing with all Symposium authors in Poindexter Hall. Visit muw.edu/welty for information and program schedule.
Friday, Oct. 21
Welty Gala — Best-selling author, former CIA officer and political insider Valerie Plame is the guest speaker at the Welty Gala on The W campus at 7 p.m., black tie optional. Tickets required, $75 and up. For information, visit muw.edu/welty/gala or contact the Office of Development and Alumni at 662-329-7148.
Sunday, Oct. 23
Symphony performance — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra presents “Ode to Nature” at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital Road, Starkville. Free to the public.
Thursday through Monday, Oct. 27-Oct. 31
Haunted House — This family-friendly fundraiser benefits the Columbus Police Department’s citywide holiday toy drive and Firefighters’ Scholarship and Disability Fund. Enjoy barbecue, face painting and music at Trotter Convention Center, 6 p.m.; wristbands for haunted house may be purchased at event. Kids can trunk-or-treat outside Trotter. $10 adults; $5 children. For more information, contact Rhonda Sanders at [email protected] or 662-251-7355.
Friday, Oct. 28
Andrew Duhon Trio — The Columbus Arts Council presents the Andrew Duhon Trio with its New Orleans folk/blues at 7:30 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theatre, 501 Main St. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at the door. Call 662-328-2787 or visit columbus-arts.org for tickets or information.
Pumpkinpalooza — Trick or Treat in downtown Starkville, visit the farmers’ market, attend the MSU pep rally and do some pumpkin painting from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Haunted Hollow Glow Run — Wear glow gear for this 8 p.m. 5K event at the Columbus Soccer Complex presented by the Columbus Police Department and Columbus Fire and Rescue. $15 entry; register at the CPD or Fire Station 2, or on-site at 7 p.m. For information, call 662-251-7355 or 662-574-6899.
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