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October 2020
Threads: A Survey of Fiber Art
Threads: A Survey of Fiber Art celebrates the work of seven textile artists: Karen Arzamendi, Shirley Boudreaux, Pauline Crouse, Kristi DiClemente, Beverly Joyce, Aislinn Noltie, and Melody Vydas.
Find out more »The Art of Food
The W’s Department of Art and Design and the Culinary Arts Institute have collaborated to present “The Art of Food” exhibition. This is the first time the Department of Art and Design and the Culinary Arts Institute have collaborated for an exhibition.
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The W’s Unity Project
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community are invited to participate in The W’s Unity Project, an interactive public art project, designed to raise “consciousness about the labels we give ourselves and others.” The W’s Unity Project is inspired by Nancy Belmont’s UNITY project. During The W’s Unity project, 32 posts will stand in a circle near Bryan Green Gazebo, all but one representing a different social role or identity, personal trait, or worldview. The 32nd pole will be a…
Find out more »`She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms’
The W’s theater department will branch out into unchartered territory with this Zoom production. Admission to the performance is free and starts at 7:30 p.m. “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms,” written by Qui Nguyen, tells the story of two sisters, Agnes and Tilly. After Tilly is killed in a car accident, Agnes goes on a journey into the Dungeons and Dragons world that was her sister’s refuge when she was alive. The play is Agnes’ imaginary adventure and discovery of her sister’s world. Tickets…
Find out more »Loaves & Fishes Fundraiser
Loaves and Fishes provide nutritious meals in Christian love to address the basic need of hunger in Lowndes County through dignity and respect. Tickets to the 7th Annual Loaves & Fishes Fundraiser are $15 each or two tickets for $25. The menu this year is pork loin, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, and a dessert. Tickets are available at the Columbus Arts Council, Annunciation Catholic Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and First United Methodist Church.
Find out more »Free Art Classes for Kids – Watercolor with Nedra Mitchell
Columbus Arts Council and 4 County Foundation want to help bring out your child’s creativity while you take a break! They’ll learn new techniques and bring home something they will keep forever.
Find out more »November 2020
Beginning Calligraphy with J.L. Summers
Join calligrapher J. L. Summers and learn the basics of calligraphy. Sign up for all four classes for just $95! We'll have the supplies, you just need to sign up and stop by for the lessons!
Find out more »Downtown Christmas Open House
Shop in beautiful downtown Columbus as retail businesses showcase holiday items and specials to kick off the Christmas season! Downtown shops will be festively decorated and you will find those unique one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list.
Find out more »Downtown Christmas Open House – Sunday
Shop in beautiful downtown Columbus as retail businesses showcase holiday items and specials to kick off the Christmas season! Downtown shops will be festively decorated and you will find those unique one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list.
Find out more »Free Art Classes for Kids – Mixed Media with Nedra Mitchell
Columbus Arts Council and 4 County Foundation want to help bring out your child’s creativity while you take a break! They’ll learn new techniques and bring home something they will keep forever.
Find out more »Holiday Farmers’ Market
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the holiday market offers an opportunity to purchase locally homegrown, homemade, and handcrafted holiday food and gifts, while enjoying entertainment by Columbus’ own Mother Goose. It is the perfect time to get those last-minute Thanksgiving goodies and to begin your holiday shopping. For more information, contact Main Street Columbus, 662.328.6305, or check our website or FB page. Presented by Main Street Columbus and the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market.
Find out more »Free Art Classes for Kids – Paper Weaving with Karen Arzamendi
Columbus Arts Council and 4 County Foundation want to help bring out your child’s creativity while you take a break! They’ll learn new techniques and bring home something they will keep forever.
Find out more »Christmas Tree Lighting
The annual lighting of the community Christmas Tree, at the East End of the Tombigbee Pedestrian Bridge in Columbus, is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Caroling begins at 5:30 pm and holiday lights illuminate as Mayor Robert Smith “flips the switch” around 6:00. Contact Main Street Columbus at 662.328.6305 for updates.
Find out more »December 2020
Holiday Fun at 501 – Mother Goose
Join the Columbus Arts Council for lunch each Tuesday in December to enjoy the sounds of the season. Bring your lunch from home or take out from any of our amazing local downtown restaurants. After you're through eating, shop our Main Gallery and Gallery Store for a unique gift for that special person on your list! We'll provide drinks, music, and tons of holiday fun! FREE FOR EVERYONE!
Find out more »Wassail Fest
Enjoy one of Columbus’ most-popular downtown events. Do some Christmas shopping, sample delicious wassail, be a part of selecting the 2020 “Wassail Meister”, dine in one of our great downtown restaurants, and just enjoy the holiday season in historic downtown Columbus.
Find out more »The Art of Hospitality with your local experts
Come spend your Sunday afternoon with experts in the field of hospitality. Enjoy learning about wine, food, and flowers. No better combination for all your holiday entertaining. Enjoy 4 wine tastings with paired charcuterie tidbits for each wine. Can’t have a holiday event without flowers providing a little table decorating and great entertainment from your experts. You will leave with a readiness to go and decorate and entertain your guests but not before bidding on beautiful table arrangements, fine wines,…
Find out more »Columbus Christmas Parade
Columbus Christmas Parade features many colorful floats fabricated by children’s groups, community organizations, churches, and individuals who come together to make each year bigger and better. High school bands provide holiday music to add to the Christmas spirit and, of course, a parade would not be a parade without Santa and Miz Clause!! To submit a float for this year’s parade, contact Main Street Columbus at 662.328.6305.
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