Thursday, July 13
Sounds of Summer — This concert series presented by the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Columbus features live music from Style from 7-9 at the Columbus Riverwalk. Food and cold beverages are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no pets or coolers. For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Exhibit reception — The Starkville Area Arts Council hosts a free reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, 200 E. Main St., Starkville, for an exhibit of plein air art celebrating Mississippi’s Bicentennial. For more information, call 662-324-3080.
Friday, July 14
Friday Night Jams — The West Point/Clay County Arts Council hosts an evening of live music at 7 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free. Open to the public.
Saturday, July 15
Kat Herd “Radeo” Show — Musicians Paul Brady, Hope Bassett, Hal Truitt, Katie Burchfield, Bo Jeffares and Richard Hicks will be “undoing everything from the Dillards to Lucinda Williams” in this 7 p.m. concert at the Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theater, 501 Main St. Tickets are $15 in advance at columbus-arts.org or 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays); $17 at the door. Limited seating.
Sunday, July 16
Sundays at the Center — The Sacred Heart Trio performs at 2 p.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., West Point. Free to the public.
Thursday, July 20
Sounds of Summer — Swingshift entertains at the free and final Sounds of Summer concert of 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Cold beverages and food available for purchase. No pets or coolers. For more information, call 662-328-6305.
Sunday, July 23
Sunday Funday — Enjoy local artists and musicians at Sunday Funday on the Rue de Grand Fromage in Starkville’s Cotton District (between Commodore Bob’s and Two Brothers), 12:30-5 p.m. Visit thegreatergoodcollective.org.
Friday, July 28
Mississippi Characters — Columbus Community Theatre youth bring characters from state history to life in an evening including Mississippi music and a Southern food sampler. “Tours” are offered at 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Visit columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787.
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