Today
Christmas Open House — Columbus’ Downtown Christmas Open House continues with participating merchants open from 1-5 p.m.
Pictures with Santa — The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship St., Starkville, hosts an open house from 2-4 p.m. Have your picture made with Santa (Mike Goree) by the elves, at no charge, or bring your own camera. Christmas cards past and present will be displayed. For more information, call 662-323-0211.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Floral workshop — Mississippi State Trial Gardens presents a workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. at Dorman Hall Greenhouse on campus with MSU Floral Design instructor Cole Etheredge. Make an autumn cornucopia floral centerpiece; all supplies provided. Registration ($20) required in advance at eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=19153916881or email [email protected]. Follow MS Trial Garden on Facebook.
Thursday, Nov. 12
“Eclectic Treasures” reception — Come as you are to the Columbus Arts Council’s free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. opening “Eclectic Treasures,” a show by the Sipsey Arts Alliance, in the Rosenzweig Arts Center main gallery, 501 Main St. Lowndes County students’ art will be on display in Artist Alley. Contact the CAC, 662-328-2787, for more information.
Nov. 12-13, 15-21
“Nunsense” — Starkville Community Theatre presents this “habit-forming” hit musical at Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, at 7:30 p.m. (Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.). Tickets are $15 ($10 students). Tickets go on sale two weeks prior to the show. For tickets or information, contact the box office, 662-323-6855.
Friday, Nov. 13
“Polarity” reception — A reception for Mississippi University for Women’s BFA Senior Exhibition of artwork by Patti Johnson and Shelby Prestage, “Polarity,” is 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Eugenia Summer Gallery of the Art & Design Building on campus. An artists’ talk begins at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Call 662-329-7341 for more information.
Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 13-14
Ghosts & Legends — Reserve your seat on these family-friendly bus rides through historic Columbus. Local performers present dramatic vignettes about some of the city’s liveliest spirits from its past. Tours leave the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center, 300 Main St., at 6:30, 7, 8 and 8:30 p.m. For tickets ($10 advance; $12 at site, if available), contact the Columbus Arts Council, 662-328-2787. Space limited; reservations recommended.
Friday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 15
Columbus Choral Society — The Columbus Choral Society presents “Eat, Drink and Be Musical” Nov. 13 in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women’s Poindexter Hall, and Nov. 15 in West Point at 3:30 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts. Free to the public; donations are encouraged. Reception to follow.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Columbus Community Thanksgiving Service — The public is invited to gather at noon at the Downtown YMCA in Columbus for a community Thanksgiving service. Open to all.
Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 20-21
“A Christmas Carol” — Get in the holiday spirit with this Columbus Christian Academy Masters Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol” at Joe Cook Auditorium, 2217 Seventh St. N., at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $5; $6 at the door. For more information, call 662-251-5954.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Holiday Farmers’ Market — Be at the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market in Columbus from 9 a.m.-noon for a selection of homemade and homegrown food products, baked goods, arts and crafts, just in time for the holidays. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Book signing, tasting — Former MSU Bulldog and NFL player Reggie Kelly signs books and offers tastings of his Kyvan salsas, sauces and food products from 2-4 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center, 300 Main St., Columbus. Call 662-329-1191 for more information.
Monday, Nov. 23
Symphony orchestra — The Starkville/MSU Symphony Orchestra and MSU Department of Music presents a joint concert featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria” at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Hall on the MSU campus. Free. Visit starkvillesymphony.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Country Store Bake Sale — The 55th annual Country Store Bake Sale to benefit the Stephen D. Lee Foundation takes place at the S.D. Lee Home, 316 Seventh St. N., from 10 a.m.-noon (or as long as goods last). Cakes, pies, candies, breads, jellies and more to complete Thanksgiving.
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