Today
The Making of Mississippi and Alabama — On the 200th anniversary of the separation of the Territory of Alabama from the Mississippi Territory, speakers Phillip Carroll Morgan, Clay Williams, Jack Elliott Jr. and Mike Bunn present “Borderline Confusion: Cultures and Conflict in the Making of Mississippi and Alabama,” from 2-4 p.m. at Mississippi University for Women’s Nissan Auditorium (Parkinson Hall). Free.
“Trial by Jury” — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association presents the humorous dramatic cantata “Trial by Jury” by Gilbert & Sullivan at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital Road, Starkville. Free to the public.
Sundays at the Center — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts the opening of an exhibit of paintings by Karen Powell and pottery by Jane Dill at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Arts Center, Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public.
Monday, March 6
Choral concert — Mississippi University for Women presents a choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus. Free to the public.
Tuesday, March 7
Seminar, concert — The Mississippi State Committee/National Museum of Women in the Arts presents a 10:15 a.m. seminar in the Eugenia Summer Art and Design Building at Mississippi University for Women, with Dee Larson; the focus is marketing for artists. Registration opens at 9:45 a.m. A free 2 p.m. recital in Poindexter Hall features pianist and Department of Music Chair Julia Mortyakova. Call 662-329-7341 or 662-328-8012 for information.
Wednesday, March 8
Library quilt reception — The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library hosts a noon reception for an exhibit by area quilters. Mary Lohrenz speaks on “Mississippi Quilts: A Patchwork of History and Art.” For information, contact the library, 662-329-5300.
South American photojournalist — Sebastian Suki Belaustegui speaks at 6 p.m. in Section U of Mississippi State’s Colvard Student Union’s second-floor Bill R. Foster Ballroom on efforts to document cultural diversity, specifically among minority communities and tribes. Open to the public.
Saturday, March 11
Golden Triangle Music Awards — The seventh annual GT Music Awards at Trotter Convention Center begin at 5:30 p.m. Performances and awards presentations celebrate the legacy of gospel artists. Tickets $15 at eventbrite.com. Visit facebook.com/gtaawards/.
Tuesday, March 14
A Taste of Art — The Columbus Arts Council’s “Painting with Dots” with Elayne Goodman teaches how to apply the pointillism technique on found art. The event is 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center; $25 (supplies included). Register at columbus-arts.org/classes/ or call 662-328-2787.
Tuesday, March 21
Pianists in concert — Julia Mortyakova and Valentin Bogdan of Mississippi University for Women present a recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on campus. Free.
Thursday, March 23
Homecoming recital — Mississippi University for Women presents a music student showcase at 8 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Free.
Friday, March 24
The Motown Experience — The Leslie F. Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series presents The Motown Experience at 8 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women’s Rent Auditorium as part of The W’s Homecoming activities. Free tickets are needed for admittance, available at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center and MUW Office of Development and Alumni. Reserve will-call tickets by calling 662-329-7148.
Saturday, March 25
Uncle Bunky’s 10K — The Exchange Club of Columbus presents Uncle Bunky’s 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run at the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market and Columbus Soccer Complex. Fun activities for the kids. The 10K begins at 7:30 a.m. For information, email UncleBunkyRun@gmail or visit racesonline.com.
Symphony concert — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association presents “Spring is in the Air” at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall on the Mississippi State campus. Free to the public. Visit starkvillesymphony.org for information.
MUW galleries
MUW galleries — In the Mississippi University for Women galleries, Art and Design Building: March 8-April 7 – Mississippi State Commission of the National Museum for Women in the Arts exhibit. March 22-April 20 – Ethel Wright Mohamed, The Grandma Moses of Stitchery. March 20-April 13 – Alumni exhibit (reception March 24, 4:30 p.m.).
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