First Christmas

Brickerton MS, United States

First Christmas is presented by First Baptist Church and is a recreation of the village of Bethlehem. For additional information on this or any other Columbus events, contact Nancy Carpenter, CEO, Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662.329.1191 or 800.327.2686, or nancy@visitcolumbusms.org.

“A Holiday Extravaganza: Winter Celebrations Around the World”

The W 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS, United States

December 7th & 8th at 7:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre Cromwell Hall A joint production of the The W’s departments of Music and Theatre, the performance consists of musical numbers, readings and staged scenes depicting not just Christmas, but other winter holidays such as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. For additional information on this or any other Columbus events, … Continued

Merry Christmas Columbus

Fairview Baptist Church 127 Airline Rd., Columbus, MS, United States

Worship service using drama and special music to share the Christmas story! For additional information on this or any other Columbus events, contact Nancy Carpenter, CEO, Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662.329.1191 or 800.327.2686, or nancy@visitcolumbusms.org.

The Messiah

Annunciation Catholic Church 823 College Street, Columbus, MS, United States

G.F. Handel's Messiah is conducted by Dr. Doug Browning featuring James Allen, organ, Sue Burkhalter, harpsichord, and Columbus Sings Messiah Orchestra and Chorus 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. For additional information on this or any other Columbus events, contact Nancy Carpenter, CEO, Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662.329.1191 or 800.327.2686, or nancy@visitcolumbusms.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Columbus, MS, United States

Martin Luther King Day is a National Day of Service on Monday, January 21st. 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast at the Trotter Convention Center featuring a keynote address by Dr. Rita Felton, retired command chief master sergeant at Columbus Air Force Base. Followed by Tools for Schools at the Columbus Soccer Complex where volunteers will sort … Continued

Day of Giving

Trotter Convention Center 402 2nd Ave. N, Columbus, MS, United States

Breakfast followed by volunteers giving out school supplies to teachers to help finish the school year. It is sponsored by Visit Columbus, The City of Columbus, United Way, and The W. For additional information on this or any other Columbus events, contact Nancy Carpenter, CEO, Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662.329.1191 or 800.327.2686, or nancy@visitcolumbusms.org.

Smithsonian Exhibit at Tenn-Tom Waterway Museum

Tenn-Tom Waterway Transportation Museum 318 7th St N, Columbus, MS, United States

Join the Mississippi Humanities Council January 22 to March 8, 2019 for the Smithsonian's Water/Ways Exhibit at the Tenn-Tom Waterway Museum! The Water/Ways Exhibit is a Museum on Main Street exhibition and brought to you by the Mississippi Humanities Council. For additional information on this or any other Columbus events, contact Nancy Carpenter, CEO, Columbus … Continued

Preservation Toolkit Workshop

Elks Club 309 Main Street, Columbus, MS, United States

Want to tackle that daunting rehab project but not sure where to begin? Join the Mississippi Heritage Trust and instructors Mike Grote and Jonathan Leit with Alembic Community Development of New Orleans to learn about the fundamental principles of historic preservation and real estate finance. In additional to sharpening their pencils to master real estate … Continued

Stephen D. Lee Home Valentine Party

Columbus, MS, United States

The Stephen D. Lee Foundation will host the annual Valentine Party at the Swoope home. Delight in chocolate, strawberry, and caramel cakes, as well as other delicacies from the best cooks around Columbus. For tickets and more information, please contact Eulalie Davis at 662.328.3088.

Columbus Arts Council Gala

Trotter Convention Center 402 2nd Ave. N, Columbus, MS, United States

Join the Columbus Arts Council for live and silent auctions, delicious food, and live music. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets.

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