Today, Sunday, Oct. 23
Symphony performance — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Chorus presents “Ode to Nature” at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital Road, Starkville. Program features music related to nature as well as paintings by two artists. Free to the public.
Monday, Oct. 24
Book talk — Alan Brown discusses his book “Ghosts of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle” at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N. Hear about restless spirits, Civil War soldiers and mysterious doings from this University of West Alabama professor of English. Free. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Thursday, Oct. 27
Genealogy treasure hunt — Go on a genealogical “treasure hunt” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library with archivist Mona Vance-Ali to discover resources available from the library’s Local History Department. Free. For more information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 27-29
“Almost, Maine” — The Mississippi University for Women Department of Theatre presents this romantic comedy at 7:30 p.m. in Cromwell Theatre on campus. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students). Doors open at 7 p.m.
MUW Halloween — Mississippi University for Women hosts a haunted house from 8-10:45 p.m. in the Hogarth Recreation Auditorium. Tickets at the door in the W Room are $5 general admission and $8 for fast-pass (get ahead of the line). A portion of proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Open to the public.
Thursday through Monday, Oct. 27-Oct. 31
CPD Haunted House — This fundraiser benefits the Columbus Police Department’s citywide holiday toy drive and Firefighters’ Scholarship and Disability Fund. Enjoy barbecue, face painting and music at Trotter Convention Center, 6 p.m.; wristbands for the haunted house may be purchased at event. Kids can trunk-or-treat outside Trotter. $10 adults; $5 children. For more information, contact Rhonda Sanders at [email protected] or 662-251-7355.
Friday, Oct. 28
Andrew Duhon Trio — The Columbus Arts Council presents the Andrew Duhon Trio of New Orleans at 7:30 p.m. in the Rosenzweig Arts Center Omnova Theatre, 501 Main St. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at the door. Call 662-328-2787 or visit columbus-arts.org for tickets or information.
Pumpkinpalooza — Trick or Treat in downtown Starkville, visit the farmers’ market, attend the MSU pep rally and do some pumpkin painting from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Haunted Hollow Glow Run — Wear glow gear for this 8 p.m. 5K event at the Columbus Soccer Complex presented by the Columbus Police Department and Columbus Fire and Rescue. $15 entry; register at the CPD or Fire Station 2, or on-site at 7 p.m. For information, call 662-251-7355 or 662-574-6899.
Monday, Oct. 31
Haunted Library — The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., hosts a free Haunted Library from 4-6 p.m., with games, crafts, refreshments and a haunting Mother Goose Story Hour. For more information, call 662-329-5300.
Halloween in the Garden — Bring the kids to follow the trick-or-treat trail at the MSU Trial Garden from 4-6:30 p.m. at 60 Technology Blvd., Starkville. Costumes welcome. Free.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Prayer rally — A Christian Community Prayer Rally begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Frank P. Phillips YMCA, 602 Second Ave. N., Columbus. Leaders are Dr. Joe McKeever and Rev. R.J. Matthews. Sponsored by The Christian Community in Prayer, a non-denominational, non-political concerned group of local Christians. Seating will be available.
Gordy Series — Mississippi University for Women’s Gordy Honors College Forum presents Dr. Connie Baird-Thomas, director of the Mississippi Health Policy Research Center, at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium on campus, speaking on health disparities. Free. For more information, call 662-241-6850 or email [email protected].
Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5
Art ‘n Antiques — Antiques and original artwork are the focus of this annual event that features Matt Woods, author of “The Seasonal Home.” The show and forum at the Rosenzweig Arts Center include Woods’ talk on the morning of Nov. 4; seating is limited. Tickets to that event are $25 and include a shrimp and grits brunch at The Southern following the presentation. Free admission to the antiques show. Contact Visit Columbus, 662-329-1191 or 800-327-2686.
Friday Nov. 4
Art in Autumn — The Mississippi University for Women Department of Art and Design’s chapter of Kappa Pi Art Fraternity hosts this annual art auction from 6-9 p.m. in the department galleries. Open to the public.
Art Crawl & Parents’ Night Out — This free event in Starkville from 6-8 p.m. begins at the Visual Arts Center Gallery, 808 University Dr. and includes entrance to all art galleries, mocktails, guided tours, raffles, hors d’oeuvres and more. For more information, call 662-325-2973.
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4-6
Columbus Christmas Open House — Downtown Columbus merchants present Christmas Open House Nov. 4-5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 1-5 p.m. Decorations and special promotions for the holiday season.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Stage play — “Real Love Ain’t Supposed to Hurt,” written and directed by Belinda Rice, and focused on domestic violence, will be presented at Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call 662-275-1457.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts a musical program by “Men of the Master” at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public.
Fall Festival — Bring the children to this fall event from 2-4 p.m. at McKee Park in Starkville for free games and candy.
Starkville Christmas Open House — Visit downtown Starkville for Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Cookies with Santa from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the GSDP welcome center, 200 Main St. Photos with Santa are $10; proceeds benefit United Way of North Central Mississippi.
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