Tuesday, Oct. 13
Jazz at Renasant Plaza — The Starkville-MSU Symphony Jazz Orchestra presents live music outdoors, 6 p.m., Renasant Plaza, 500 E. Lampkin St., Starkville. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Makin’ Hay Day — Visit West Point’s Commerce Street downtown for a fall farmers’ market, crafts, art, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Growth Alliance, 662-494-5121.
Sweet potatoes — The Harriet Gaskin Sweet Potato Giveaway is 8-11 a.m. in the side parking lot of West Point’s First Christian Church, 599 E. Broad Street.
Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-24
Welty Writers’ Symposium — Former U.S. poet laureate Natasha Trethewey and many more writers are featured in The W’s virtual symposium. visit muw.edu/welty for details and link for live-streamed events.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Book signing — Carolyn Haines and Miranda James sign copies of their new books, 2 p.m., Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Loaves & Fishes — This Community Soup Kitchen fundraiser features pork loin take-out meals, $15 or two for $25, from First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 602 College St. City limits delivery available. Tickets at Columbus Arts Council, FUMC, other churches. 662-425-6408.
Friday, Oct. 30
“War of the Worlds” reading — Starkville Community Theatre reads this classic at 6 p.m., Fire Station Park in Starkville, at Lampkin and Russell Streets.
Now
Art faculty exhibit — Through Oct. 23, The W hosts a Faculty Biennial Exhibition, Summer Hall on campus. Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. [email protected].
Fiber arts exhibit — Through Oct. 27, The W hosts “Threads: A Survey of Fiber Art,” Summer Hall on campus. Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free. [email protected].
Virtual exhibit — Through Nov. 30, Starkville Area Arts Council hosts a virtual show, “Living in a Digital World: Mabbeline Nichols,” at starkvillearts.net.
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