Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29-30
“Clouds” — This comedy production at 6 p.m. is part of the Shackouls Honors College “Classical Week 2015,” a celebration of Greek, Roman and other cultures of the ancient world. Free to the public, in the Zacharias Village Courtyard on the Mississippi State campus. For more information, email Donna Clevinger at [email protected] or call 662-325-2522.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a reception at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., from 5:30-7 p.m. opening “When Morning Comes,” an exhibit by photographer Brandon Thibodeaux of Dallas, Texas. Free to the public; come as you are. For more information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Friday, Oct. 2
Art in Autumn — Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity at Mississippi University for Women presents its annual art auction from 6-9 p.m. in the Eugenia Summer Gallery of the Art and Design Building on campus. Proceeds benefit Itawamba Attendance Center and the Kappa Pi trip fund. The public is invited. For more information, contact the MUW Department of Art, 662-329-7341.
MUW Choral Concert — Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music presents a fall choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall’s Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium on campus. Free to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Hay Makin’ Day — Head to downtown West Point for the second annual Hay Makin’ Day with a fall farmers’ market, pumpkins, hay, cotton, flowers, crafts, hayrides and old-fashioned games from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact the Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Luke Bryan Farm Tour — Country music’s Luke Bryan brings his farm tour to the Golden Triangle. The show begins at 7 p.m. at Holtcamp Farm, 485 Pritchard Road, Starkville. (Parking opens at 2 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m.) Advance tickets $47 ($5 more day of show). Guests are Sam Hunt, Chris Janson, Chancie Neal and DJ Rock. Go to lukebryan.com/farm-tour for tickets and event guidelines.
Walter Parks workshop — The Columbus Arts Council presents a workshop with Walter Parks at 6:30 p.m. The veteran guitarist/vocalist/composer was Richie Havens’ lead guitarist for a decade and leads the Southern rock band Swamp Cabbage. $20; register by noon Oct. 7. For details, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Walter Parks in concert — Walter Parks returns to the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center stage at 7 p.m. with his eclectic guitar style and original music. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For information, contact the CAC, 662-328-2787.
Tackle Cancer Kickoff — This American Cancer Society event begins at 7 p.m. at the Gridiron Club in Davis Wade Stadium. MSU cheerleaders and Bully welcome the crowd to a cocktail reception and silent auction. Tickets are $50. Contact Allison Tiffin, 662-418-2863 or email [email protected].
Friday, Oct. 9
Pumpkinpalooza — This annual event on Starkville’s Main Street from 6-8 p.m. includes pumpkin painting, jumpers, MSU pep rally, trick or treating, after-hours shopping, a meet-and-greet with MSU basketball players and coaches and more. Visit starkville.org.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Historic Walk Downtown — “Christopher Columbus” and Mother Goose stroll downtown Columbus streets from 5:30-8 p.m., entertaining with stories during this celebration of Columbus Day. Enjoy after-hours shopping and learn historic facts about downtown buildings and businesses. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
On the block — West Point has new Christmas decorations and is selling its old ones, along with various West Point memorabilia including some downtown street signs and Prairie Arts posters. The time is 6-9 p.m.; the location is TBA. For more information, contact the Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 16-17
Caledonia Days — This weekend in Caledonia opens with a free concert Oct. 16 featuring Win Wheel (6 p.m.) and Trademark (8 p.m.) in Ola J. Pickett Park. Food and craft vendors open 5-10 p.m. On Oct. 17, vendors are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., plus petting zoo, car show, 5K, kids area, live music and more. Follow on facebook.
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