Thursday, July 18
Downtown at Sundown — The Flames entertain at this free concert from 7-9 p.m. at Starkville’s Fire Station Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets (no coolers); food vendors will be on site. For more information, contact The Partnership, 662-323-3322.
Sunday, July 21
Exhibit opening — A reception at 2 p.m. opens an art exhibit by Cindy Davis at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St., downtown West Point. Free to the public.
Thursday, July 25
Sounds of Summer — The band Bouncing Betty entertains from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to the free concert. Concessions available; no coolers or pets, please. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, or the Chamber of Commerce, 662-328-4491.
Friday, July 26
Back to School Bash/Health Fair — Contact Helpline hosts a Back to School Bash and Health Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the American Legion Post No. 69 at 308 Legion Drive in Columbus. For more information, call 662-327-2968.
Buds & Burgers — Home cooks, restaurants, businesses or organizations are invited to assemble teams to compete in this best burger contest from 5-8 p.m. in Starkville on the block of Russell Street between Mill and Jarnigan Streets. The public can sample burgers and vote for a favorite; $10 admission. Beverages available for sale. Get tickets at 662tix.com. Visit facebook.com/MitchellDistributing.
Thursday. Aug. 1
Sounds of Summer — Rescheduled after a previous rain-out, the Juke Joint Gypsies entertain at the Columbus Riverwalk from 7-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets (no coolers or pets) to the free concert. Concessions available. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, or the Chamber of Commerce, 662-328-4491.
July 26-28, Aug. 1-3
SCT musical revue — Starkville Community Theatre presents its summer musical revue, “Brand New Day: Music to Brighten Your Tomorrow,” at 7:30 p.m. (except 2 p.m. Sunday), at Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, Tickets are $15; $10 students. For information or to reserve tickets, call the box office, 662-323-6855.
Sunday, July 28
Sunday Funday — This mini music and arts fest from 1-6 p.m. on Starkville’s University Drive (between Hartness and Jarnigan Streets) includes art vendors, kids’ art activities, food and music by Sicily Brocato, Charlie Benton, Shane Tubbs Band and Huge Ghost. Follow Starkville Sunday Funday on Facebook.
Tuesday through Sunday, Aug. 5-11
U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship — Top female golfers from more than 20 countries compete at Old Waverly Golf Course in this USGA event. Complimentary tickets will be available at the gate. For more information, contact the Golf Club, 662-494-6463, or visit oldwaverly.com.
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