Today
National Composers USA Concert — Mississippi University for Women presents this concert at 2 p.m. in Pointexter Hall on campus. Free to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Violin, piano duo — Guest artists classical violinist Christopher Thompson and pianist Laura Thompson present a recital at 7:30 p.m. at Poindexter Hall on The W campus. Free to the public.
Barefoot on the Bridge — The community is invited to this yoga event at 6 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk, presented by Mississippi University for Women’s Passport to Wellness and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, and facilitated by Bliss Yoga. First 25 receive a free yoga mat. Preregister at facebook.com/wwellness. Onsite registration also available.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. for “Modern Florals and Mystical Landscapes,” paintings by Virginia Branch of Columbus at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Photography by Gillian Furniss is featured in Artist Alley. For information, call 662-328-2787 or visit columbus-arts.org.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Octoberfest for the Arts — This family-friendly fundraiser from 1-6 p.m. includes live music and an art show, hosted at Zachary’s in downtown Columbus, to benefit the nonprofit Columbus Arts Council. $10 cash; includes seasonal beer samplings. For information, donations or sponsorships, contact Colin Krieger, 662-329-7653.
Special Mother Goose Story Hour — Three-to-five-year-old children are invited to this event from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Stephen D. Lee Home, 316 Seventh St. N., Columbus. Stories will be read on the original Story Hour rug made by citizens of Columbus in the 1970s. Lemonade and cookies will be served. For more information, contact Eulalie Davis at [email protected].
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Jazz at Renasant — The Starkville/MSU Sympohony Jazz Combo performs jazz, swing and popular ballads at this 6 p.m. outdoor concert at Renasant Plaza, 500 E. Lampkin St., Starkville. Free to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Claude Bourbon in concert — The Columbus Arts Council presents this UK-based guitar virtuoso at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Bourbon performs an acoustic fusion of classical, Spanish, blues, jazz and folk guitar. Get tickets or information at columbus-arts.org, or contact the CAC, 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays.)
Friday, Oct. 12
Oktoberfest — The W hosts its annual Oktoberfest event from 5-8 p.m. at the Bryan Green Gazebo on campus. Students organizations will set up tables for food, crafts, games and other entertainment. A costume contest (with all age divisions) begins at 6 p.m. (register from 5-5:45 p.m.) Rain location: Pohl Gym.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Makin’ Hay Day — West Point’s fall farmers market celebration for the whole family includes hayrides, music, arts and crafts, homemade soup and more, from 9 a.m.-noon in Sally Kate Winters Park downtown. For information, contact the Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 18-20
Eudora Welty Writers Symposium — Mississippi University for Women hosts the 30th annual Welty Symposium featuring keynote author Steve Yarbrough at the Welty Gala (Oct. 19) and many more writers during this celebration of Southern literature. For information, visit muw.edu/welty or call 662-329-7386.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Canoe Day — Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge hosts free canoeing at Bluff Lake from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Canoes, kayaks, life jackets and paddles are provided free. For more information, contact the visitor center, 662-323-5548.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 25-27
Haunted House at The W — The W’s Leadership Program hosts a haunted house fundraiser from 8-11 p.m. in Taylor Hall on campus. Admission is $4. For more information, contact Student Life, 662-329-7350.
Friday, Oct. 26
Pumpkinpalooza — Wear costumes to trick-or-treat at Starkville’s Main Street merchants from 5-7 p.m. and take in pumpkin painting, face painting, a farmers market, jumpers and the Haunted Trolley. MSU Spirit Squads appear at 6 p.m., with Bully and MSU cheerleaders.
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