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Starkville Sunday Funday — This mini music and arts fest from 1-6 p.m. on Starkville’s University Drive (between Hartness and Jarnigan Streets) includes local artists and musicians, kids’ art activities and food. Follow Sunday Funday on Facebook.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Sounds of Summer finale — Keith and Margie Brown entertain from 7-9 p.m. at Columbus’ last Sounds of Summer concert of 2019. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to the Riverwalk downtown for this free event (no coolers or pets). Concessions available. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305, or the Chamber of Commerce, 662-328-4491.
Thursday through Saturday, 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., at Playhouse on Main, 108 E. Main St., Starkville, Tickets are $15; $10 students. Limited seating; to reserve tickets, call the box office, 662-323-6855.
Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 1-4
Artesia Days — Festivities begin at 5 p.m. in downtown Artesia Aug. 1 with a health fair and 4 County program, live music, stickball, free food. Aug. 2: 7 p.m, dance teams, entertainment, speakers. Aug. 3: 2 p.m. opening ceremony, cake walk, gospel 4-6 p.m., candidates 6-7 p.m., followed by live blues. Aug. 4: 2 p.m. baseball game. For information, call 662-272-5104.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3
“Mississippi Characters 2” — The Columbus Arts Council and Columbus Community Theatre Youth present this walking tour through the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., to meet “real” Mississippi characters who help make the state special. Tickets $5 CAC members; $7 non-members at columbus-arts.org, or 662-328-2787.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Back to School Bang — Caledonia’s July 13 Stars & Stripes Celebration rescheduled due to weather is now a Back to School Bang Aug. 3 at Ola J. Pickett Park. Market on Main vendors and an antique car show are 6-8 p.m.; the band Win Wheel entertains from 8-10 p.m., followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. Concessions available. Catfish plates by pre-order only, 662-251-6262.
Sunday, Aug. 4
Exhibit reception — The Columbus Arts Council hosts a free reception at 2 p.m. for “A Family Affair,” an exhibit of artwork by Larry Feeney, Katherine Feeney Munson and Molly Munson at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St.
Monday through Sunday, Aug. 5-11
U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship — Top female golfers from more than 20 countries compete in this USGA event at Old Waverly Golf Course in West Point. Complimentary tickets will be available at the gate. For more information, contact the Golf Club, 662-494-6463, or visit oldwaverly.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Night Out on Crime — The Columbus Police Department observes National Night Out on Crime with neighborhood outreach offering safety information, school supplies, food and family fun from 5-7 p.m. at: Sim Scott Park, Townsend Park Stage, Sandfield Community Center and the Columbus High School patio. For more information, call 662-244-3528.
Saturday Aug. 10
Sizzling Second Saturday — Special activities at the Hitching Lot Farmers Market, open 7-10 a.m., include a kids’ craft, petting zoo, pony rides and visits by The W’s Project CHEW and the Army Corps of Engineers, at Second Avenue and Second Street North. The market is open Mondays 4-6 p.m. and Thursdays/Saturdays 7-10 a.m.
OCHS Dog Paddle — The ninth annual Oktibbeha County Humane Society pool-party-for-dogs fundraiser at Starkville’s Moncrief Park is 9 a.m.-noon. Early $25 registration includes admission for one dog and accompanying humans plus event T-shirt. $30 at the door. Go to ochsms.org/event/dogpaddle2019/.
Art for EB 2019 — A show and sale of art by Lee Gibson is 4-7 p.m. at 1003 Yorkshire Road, Starkville, and honors the memory of “Super Gabe” Valentine. A portion of proceeds benefits research into epidermlysis bullosa. Follow Art for EB 2019 on Facebook.
Friday through Sunday, Aug. 16-18
Sturgis Bike Rally — This 20th annual motorcycle rally features multiple live bands, vendors and more in Sturgis in Oktibbeha County. Armbands are $15. Register online at msrally.com.
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