Mississippi Bicentennial Songwriting Contest

Submit your own original song about
our great state & vye for cash prizes!​ 

This event is offered in partnership with Main Street Columbus.

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"Mississippi

Characters"

July 28

Take a walk through Mississippi history with Columbus Community TheatreYouth and meet some of our state's historical and 
colorful characters.

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A Movie Viewing

August 11

Come and watch the hit movie based on Kathryn Stockett's popular book which will bring both tears & laughter.​ 

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In the Writer's Words with Katy Simpson Smith

August 17

Join the awarding-winning author in a discussion of her works, Q & A, and readings from her highly popular novels.

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The

Sumic Trio

August 27

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Gallery Opening Reception for each month’s new exhibit is held the first Thursday of each month unless 

otherwise noted.

Free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

July 6, 2017

Josh Meador

& Uncle Bunky 

 Artist Alley:

Children Cartoon Artwork 

August 3, 2017

Elements in Transition
Artist Alley:

Open call for artwork
based on Mississippi books

  September 28, 2017
During Dowtown Artwalk

Sarah Teasley

& Lee McCarty 
Artist Alley: Kathie Baeuerlin

October 5, 2017
Gallery 12
Artist Alley: Dr. Gillian Furniss

November 2, 2017
Faye Asadi & Karen Powell
Artist Alley:

CAC Postcard Exhibit 

December Artist Alley:
Southern Fiber Artists 

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LUNCH & TALK w/RHETA GRIMSLEY JOHNSON

Thursday, July 6
Lunch begins @ 11:30 am--$12 | Writer’s Talk @ Noon--FREE

KAT HERD RADEO SHOW
Saturday, July 15, 7 pm, $15/$17

“MISSISSIPPI CHARACTERS”
Friday, July 28, Tour times 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8 pm, FREE

MOVIE SHOWING--“THE HELP”

Friday, August 11, 7 pm, FREE

IN THE WRITER’S WORDS w/ KATY SIMPSON SMITH
Thursday, August 17, 7 pm, FREE

THE SUMIC TRIO
Sunday, August 27, 2 pm, $10/$12

POSSUM TOWN TALES STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Friday-Saturday, September 22-23

Prices vary according to event.

“LIVIN’ MISSISSIPPI”
Friday, October 6, 7 pm, FREE

MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITING CONTEST & PERFORMANCE
Entry deadline--August 31
Closed Judging Presentation--September 29, 6 pm
Performance--Tuesday, October 10, 5:30 pm
Trotter Convention Ctr. Courtyard. FREE

ART IN FASHION SHOW
Sunday, October 15, 3 pm, $20/$25

“WAR OF THE WORLDS”
Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 pm; Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 & 7:30 pm;

Monday, Oct. 30, 7:30 pm, Price TBA

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
MUW Rent Auditorium
Friday, October 27, 7:30 pm, Price TBA

IN THE WRITER’S WORDS w/ DEBORAH JOHNSON
Thursday, November 2, 7 pm, FREE!

GHOSTS & LEGENDS TOUR
Friday & Saturday, November 10 & 11
Tour times 6:30, 7, 8, & 8:30 pm, $10/$12

KATE CAMPBELL & TRICIA WALKER IN CONCERT

Friday, November 17, 7 pm, $15/$17

TWIN KENNEDY IN CONCERT
Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm, $15/$17

  DOWNTOWN WASSAILFEST
Friday, December 1
Parents's Night Out-- 5 - 8 pm,  $5

Cash for Christmas Drawing--7:45 pm

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

FLORAL DESIGNS by RALPH NULL
Sunday, December 3, 2 pm, $20/$25

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BEGINNING OIL PAINTING
with Emmie Sherertz
August 22, 24, 29, 31

6:30 pm, For ages 21 & up, $95

1ST SATURDAY

ARTS FOR ALL

10 am to Noon for ages 5-15.

Classes to be announced for

October 7 & November 4.

A TASTE OF ART

6:30 pm for ages 16 & up.

October 10

PAINTING wIth DOTS

with Elayne Goodman

November 14-TBA

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and more information closer to class' date.