Today
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents music with Rachel Delk Wood at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point.
Thursday, Aug. 24
Poetry and spoken word — A poetry/spoken word open mic begins at 8 p.m. at Books & Boards, 422 Main St., Columbus, hosted by C.T. Salazar. Call 662-798-0859 for more information.
Saturday, Aug. 26
Island Paddle Fest — Bring a kayak, canoe or paddleboard for this 5.5-mile race on the Tenn-Tom to benefit Lowndes County Imagination Library. Race begins and ends at the Columbus Riverwalk. Register at islandpaddlefest.org. Races start at 8 a.m. Fans can enjoy a riverside Storytime with Mother Goose at 10 a.m.
Banana Bonanza — The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosts a Back to School Banana Bonanza for pre-K to young adults, parents and educators. Learn about library resources while playing library-wide bingo with prizes, refreshments and more. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Lowndes Fair & Livestock Show — As part of the Fair & Livestock Show, Lowndes County 4-H hosts livestock competitions, including an adult showmanship class. Entry deadline is Aug. 21. For details, contact the Extension office, 662-328-2111, or email Reid Nevins at [email protected]
Sunday, Aug. 27
Sumic Trio — The Columbus Arts Council presents the Sumic Trio at 2 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center’s Omnova Theater. The Sandifer siblings on violin/fiddle, mandolin, guitar and cello present classical to Irish genres, sacred to bluegrass. Tickets $10 in advance at columbus-arts.org or the arts center. $12 at the door. For information, call 662-328-2787.
Sunday Funday — The Rue du Grand Fromage in Starkville’s Cotton District hosts area artists, musicians and community organizations from 1-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Get Swept Up — Calling all volunteers to clean up Starkville’s parks and streets before the Bulldogs first home game. For more information or to volunteer, contact Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 662-323-3322.
Friday, Sept. 1
Black Prairie Blues Festival — West Point’s 22nd annual blues fest features Big George Brock, Victor Wainwright and the Old Memphis Kings beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Mary Holmes College. Tickets to the indoor concert are $20 in advance at blackprairiebluesfestival.com, the Growth Alliance (West Point), the Columbus Arts Council or Jack Forbus Insurance (Starkville); $25 at the door. Barbecue, T-shirts, CDs (but not alcohol) will available for purchase. Small coolers allowed. Visit the website for information.
Night Market — The Greater Starkville Development Partnership hosts its second annual Night Market from 7-9 p.m. at Fire Station Park, 503 E. Lampkin St., Starkville. Dining, live music and shopping with artisans and pop-up shops. Food Tasting Band, $15; Food and Beverage Tasting Band, $25. For more information, contact the GSDP, 662-323-3322.
Saturday, Sept. 2
Prairie Arts Festival — West Point’s 39th annual Prairie Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. features hundreds of fine arts, crafts and food vendors. Highlights include live music, classic car show, Kidsville and more. Visit westpoinms.org or call 662-494-5121.
Sept. 5-10, 12-14
“Arsenic and Old Lace” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this classic dark comedy at the 7:30 p.m. nightly (except Sunday at 2 p.m.) at Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 students. For advance reservations, contact the box office, 662-323-6855.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Shots Felt Around the World — Columbus Rotary Club hosts its third annual shooting sports tournament at 8 a.m. at Prairie Wildlife near West Point, supporting local service projects and Rotary’s global mission to eradicate polio. Participants can register for an afternoon dove hunt. Spectator lunches are $18; Lawn chairs encouraged, but no pets or coolers. For registration details, contact Stacy Madison, 601-562-2761, [email protected].
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 7-10
Tennessee Williams Tribute — The 16th annual Tribute celebrates “The Elvis Factor,” exploring connections between two iconic Mississippians. Event includes “Orpheus Descending” performances, Moon Lake Gala, Stella Shouting Contest, scholar/author talks, Backstory Breakfast, porch plays, film screening, bus tours, carriage rides and more. Many are free. (All-access pass is $100.) For schedule and information, visit tennesseewilliamstribute.org, follow on Facebook or call 662-368-8591.
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