Today
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. $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.
Gospel Jubilee — Starkville United Methodist Church, 300 W. Lampkin St., presents “Gospel Jubilee 2017: That Old Time Religion” at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
Gallery talk — Mississippi University for Women Galleries director Beverly Joyce gives a gallery talk at 12:30 p.m. on the “Viewers’ Choice” exhibition now in Summer Hall on campus through Sept. 29 (Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.). Selected works from the university’s permanent collection are featured. Free.
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 about 6 p.m. at Mary Holmes College (gates open 5:30 p.m.) 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 also include live music, a classic car show, Kid’s Town and more. Visit prairieartsfestival.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.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Exhibit opening — Stop by the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center from 5:30-7 p.m. for the opening reception for a show of Andrew McIntyre’s ceramic art, 501 Main St. Call 662-328-2787 for more information.
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 the Moon Lake Gala (Sept. 7), “Orpheus Descending” (Sept. 8-10), Stella Shouting Contest (Sept. 8), porch plays and film screening (Sept. 9), scholar/author events, bus tour, 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.
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 also register for an afternoon dove hunt. Spectator lunches are $18; Lawn chairs encouraged; no pets or coolers. For registration details, contact Stacy Madison, 601-562-2761, [email protected].
Christopher’s Hope 5K/10K — Contact Helpline presents the third annual Christopher’s Hope 5K Walk/10K Run at 7 a.m. at the Columbus Soccer Complex (on-site registration opens 6 a.m.). The event is dedicated to the memories of lives lost to suicide and supports suicide prevention. First 100 registered receive T-shirt. Register at racesonline.com/events/christopher-s-hope. For information, call 662-327-2968.
MSU-Starkville Symphony — The Symphony Association opens its fall season at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium on the Mississippi State campus. The free concert includes works by Handel, Neruda, Walters and Dvorak.
Thursday, Sept. 14
Starkville Friends of the Library — Charlie Spillers, author of “Confessions of an Undercover Agent,” talks at noon at the Starkville Friends of the Library’s Books and Authors series, followed by a book signing. Come for snacks at 11:30 a.m. Free.
Exhibit reception — The Starkville Area Arts Council hosts a free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. opening an exhibit of abstract artwork at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership. For more information, call 662-324-3080.
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 14-17
“Steel Magnolias” — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council presents the play “Steel Magnolias” at 7 p.m. Sept. 14-16 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16-17 at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts in West Point. Tickets are $10 at Petal Pushers and First Untied Methodist Church in West Point, or the arts center from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays.
Friday, Sept. 15
Air Force Birthday Ball — Columbus Air Force Base celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Air Force and 75th anniversary of the base at Trotter Convention Center. Social hour is 6 p.m.; main event 7 p.m. AETC Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brown is the speaker. The 41st Army Band performs. Tickets through Aug. 31 are $45 at tickettailor.com/all-tickets/19801/d536/.
Bulldog Bash — This annual event includes a Maroon Market at 2 p.m., a Battle of the Bands and concert featuring DNCE in downtown Starkville at the intersection of Jackson and Main Streets. Free to the public. For more information, visit msubulldogbash.com.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Run United 5K — United Way of North Central Mississippi hosts a kickoff 5K at 8 a.m. at the Starkville Sportsplex. Check-in is 7 a.m.. Registration ($25 early; $30; $35 day-of) includes T-shirt and snacks. For more information, visit unitedwayncms.com or call 662-323-3830.
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23
Possum Town Tales Storytelling Festival — Prepare to laugh as nationally-known professional tellers Bil Lepp of West Virginia and the Rev. Robert B. Jones of Michigan entertain at the Columbus Arts Council’s storytelling fest at the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Columbus native and teller Jim Lavender of Virginia adds a Possum Town flair. For information, visit columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
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