Today
Sunday Funday — This mini arts and music fest from 1-6 p.m. at 513 University Drive, Starkville, features vendors, kids activities and music by John Brocato, Shank and Maim, Brother Nature and Flathead Ford. Visit facebook.com/starkvillesundayfunday/.
History of Tea — Dr. D’s Brain Jam, a new speaker series co-sponsored by The W’s Department of History, Political Science and Geography, and Three Sisters Pie Co., presents Kristi DiClemente with “The Sweet and Not So Sweet History of Tea” at 6 p.m. at Three Sisters Pie Co., 422 Main St., Columbus.
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day Celebration — Starkville Parks and Recreation invites the public to bring lawn chairs or blankets for this event at the Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane, beginning at 5 p.m. Enjoy music, food, inflatables, petting zoo, snacks, plus fireworks at 9 p.m. For more information, call 662-323-2294.
Friday, July 5
Exhibit opening, movie — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a free reception from 5:30-7 p.m. for an exhibit of western art by area artists at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. At 7 p.m., a free showing of “Monte Walsh” (2003, Tom Selleck) begins. For more information, visit columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787.
Saturday, July 6
Southside Blues Festival — Gates open at 11 a.m. for this event at Townsend Park on 15th Street South in Columbus. Performers include Annie Caldwell and the Caldwell Sisters, Armondo Adams, Alphonso Bowen and more. For information, call 662-386-6923 or 662-251-3841.
“End of the Trail” concert, dinner —
To conclude its “Heading West” theme, the Columbus Arts Council presents live country and western music in the Rosenzweig Arts Center main gallery with the Shane Tubbs Band at 7 p.m. ($10 advance/$12 at door). A 6 p.m. pre-show dinner requires advance ticket purchase ($12). Get tickets at columbus-arts.org, or call 662-328-2787.
“End of the Trail” concert, dinner — To conclude its “Heading West” theme, the Columbus Arts Council presents live country and western music in the Rosenzweig Arts Center main gallery with the Shane Tubbs Band at 7 p.m. ($10 advance/$12 at door). A 6 p.m. pre-show dinner requires advance ticket purchase ($12). Get tickets at columbus-arts.org, or call 662-328-2787.
Thursday, July 11
Sounds of Sumer — Swing Shift entertains from 7-9 p.m. at this free concert at the Columbus Riverwalk downtown. Bring lawn chairs or blankets (no coolers or pets). Concessions available for purchase.
Saturday, July 13
Stars & Stripes Celebration — The town of Caledonia presents this event from starting at 6 p.m. at Ola J Pickett Park. Enjoy Market on Main produce vendors, live music, antique car show, food, jumpers and a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions on site; catfish plates available by pre-order only: 662-251-6262.
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