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SUMMARY:Maroon Mahjong Classic Powered By State 1878
DESCRIPTION:When: January 29 and January 30\, 2027 Style of play: \n\n\n\nCompetitive Play – A friendly traditional tournament with four 75-minute rounds. Prizes for 1st – 4th place. \n\n\n\nSocial Play – Low-stress open play with no scoring. Tables will rotate every 75 minutes. \n\n\n\nPrivate Table – One price for the table. You will play with the same people all 4 rounds. No scoring.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/maroon-mahjong-classic-powered-by-state-1878/
CATEGORIES:Mississippi State Athletics
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SUMMARY:Starkville Frostbite Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Frostbite Race Presented by Chick-Fil-A Starkville\, which was started over 41 years ago\, is a chilly annual event that draws runners from Starkville and surrounding areas. Just like last year\, this year’s Frostbite will begin and end on Main Street and incorporate the Cotton District\, Mississippi State University campus and Starkville’s Historic District into the course. The traditional winter half-marathon will also include a 10K and 5K races to include more intermediate and novice runners and families. Chip timing\, custom medals\, and high quality swag will also help the Frostbite appeal to more runners and improve community involvement!
URL:https://starkville.org/event/starkville-frostbite-half-marathon/
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SUMMARY:The Composer's Living Room
DESCRIPTION:Step into The Composer’s Living Room\, an intimate evening of chamber music that invites audiences to experience the warmth\, conversation\, and artistry of music as it was first imagined. Antonín Dvořák’s charming Terzetto in C Major opens the program with lyrical melodies and spirited folk-inspired rhythms\, followed by Gerald Finzi’s beloved Five Bagatelles for clarinet and chamber strings\, a collection of elegant miniatures filled with wit\, nostalgia\, and expressive beauty. The evening culminates in Felix Mendelssohn’s extraordinary Octet in E-flat Major\, a youthful masterpiece whose soaring melodies\, dazzling virtuosity\, and joyful exuberance have captivated audiences for nearly two centuries. Rich in intimacy and brilliance\, this concert offers a rare opportunity to hear chamber music at its most personal—and most exhilarating.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/the-composers-living-room/2027-02-04/1/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Music Building\, Recital Hall- Room 1050
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Composer's Living Room
DESCRIPTION:Step into The Composer’s Living Room\, an intimate evening of chamber music that invites audiences to experience the warmth\, conversation\, and artistry of music as it was first imagined. Antonín Dvořák’s charming Terzetto in C Major opens the program with lyrical melodies and spirited folk-inspired rhythms\, followed by Gerald Finzi’s beloved Five Bagatelles for clarinet and chamber strings\, a collection of elegant miniatures filled with wit\, nostalgia\, and expressive beauty. The evening culminates in Felix Mendelssohn’s extraordinary Octet in E-flat Major\, a youthful masterpiece whose soaring melodies\, dazzling virtuosity\, and joyful exuberance have captivated audiences for nearly two centuries. Rich in intimacy and brilliance\, this concert offers a rare opportunity to hear chamber music at its most personal—and most exhilarating.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/the-composers-living-room/2027-02-04/2/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Music Building\, Recital Hall- Room 1050
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:12 Angy Jurors
DESCRIPTION:Set inside a jury room on a hot summer day\, 12 Angry Jurors follows a group of jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a young defendant. What seems like an open-and-shut case quickly turns into a tense and emotional debate as one juror begins to question the evidence and challenges the others to look deeper. \nAs tempers rise and personal biases come to the surface\, the jurors are forced to confront not only the case\, but also themselves.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/12-angy-jurors/
LOCATION:Starkville Community Theatre\, Starkville\, 39759
CATEGORIES:Theater and Arts
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SUMMARY:Museum Miles: Race Through History
DESCRIPTION:The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum 5K Run is a fundraising event aimed at bolstering the Museum’s efforts to enhance and modernize the Museum and its exhibits. \n\n\n\nThe race will begin and end at the Heritage Museum located to 206 Fellowship Street.  \n\n\n\nThe 2027 5K Run and Fun Run will be held on February 20\, 2027.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/museum-miles-race-through-history/
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Featured
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SUMMARY:Starkville-MSU Symphony Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates the enduring power of the symphony to enrich lives and connect our community through music. The Symphony Gala is our signature event honoring the musicians\, patrons\, volunteers\, and friends whose generosity makes each season possible. Throughout the evening\, guests will enjoy exceptional hospitality while investing in a future filled with outstanding performances\, educational opportunities\, and meaningful outreach across our region. Every gift strengthens the orchestra’s ability to inspire young musicians\, engage new audiences\, and present transformative artistic experiences that elevate our community. Together\, we ensure that the music continues to resonate far beyond the concert hall\, creating a lasting legacy of excellence\, opportunity\, and shared community pride.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/starkville-msu-symphony-gala/
LOCATION:TBD\, Starkville\, Mississippi
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Jay Gatsby\, a self-made millionaire\, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway\, a young newcomer to Long Island\, is drawn into their world of obsession\, greed and danger. The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in Simon Levy’s epic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s\nclassic novel. This is America\, the Jazz Age\, a land of enchantment and illusions\, a world where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/the-great-gatsby/
LOCATION:Starkville Community Theater\, 108 E Main St\, Starkville\, 39759
CATEGORIES:Theater and Arts
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SUMMARY:Triumph to Transcendence
DESCRIPTION:This remarkable evening traces an extraordinary musical journey—from brilliance and virtuosity to reflection and transcendence. Overture ‘Ruy Blas’\, Op. 95 opens the concert with sparkling energy and dramatic flair before showcasing the exceptional artistry of the winner(s) of the Mississippi State University Solo Artist Competition. Following intermission\, the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra and chorus unite for Requiem in D minor\, K.626\, one of the most revered works ever composed. Filled with moments of breathtaking power\, profound sorrow\, radiant hope\, and transcendent beauty\, Mozart’s final masterpiece continues to captivate audiences with its timeless exploration of humanity\, faith\, and the enduring power of music. Whether experiencing this iconic work for the first time or returning to it once again\, this unforgettable performance promises an evening of inspiration and artistic excellence.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/triumph-to-transcendence/
LOCATION:Bettersworth Auditorium\, Lee Hall at Mississippi State University\, 262 Lee Blvd\, Mississippi State\, MS\, 39762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Echoes and Resonance
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where rhythm\, melody\, and orchestral color come vividly to life. The concert opens with the sparkling wit of Domenico Cimarosa’s Il Matrimonio Segreto Overture before showcasing the thunderous brilliance and astonishing agility of six timpani in Georg Druschetzky’s remarkable concerto. Aaron Copland’s haunting Quiet City offers a moment of quiet reflection with its unforgettable dialogue between trumpet and English horn\, creating one of America’s most poignant musical landscapes. The program concludes with Emmanuel Séjourné Soar’s exhilarating Concerto No. 1 for Marimba and String Orchestra\, a dazzling contemporary work that blends lyrical beauty with breathtaking rhythmic energy. From playful elegance to powerful resonance\, this concert celebrates the orchestra’s remarkable palette of sound.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/echoes-and-resonance/2027-04-29/1/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Music Building\, Recital Hall- Room 1050
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Echoes and Resonance
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where rhythm\, melody\, and orchestral color come vividly to life. The concert opens with the sparkling wit of Domenico Cimarosa’s Il Matrimonio Segreto Overture before showcasing the thunderous brilliance and astonishing agility of six timpani in Georg Druschetzky’s remarkable concerto. Aaron Copland’s haunting Quiet City offers a moment of quiet reflection with its unforgettable dialogue between trumpet and English horn\, creating one of America’s most poignant musical landscapes. The program concludes with Emmanuel Séjourné Soar’s exhilarating Concerto No. 1 for Marimba and String Orchestra\, a dazzling contemporary work that blends lyrical beauty with breathtaking rhythmic energy. From playful elegance to powerful resonance\, this concert celebrates the orchestra’s remarkable palette of sound.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/echoes-and-resonance/2027-04-29/2/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Music Building\, Recital Hall- Room 1050
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Mama Justice Starkville Derby
DESCRIPTION:Running May 1st\, 2027\, proudly presented by the Mama Justice Law Firm! The Derby is the Oktibbeha County Humane Society’s largest fundraiser! See 1000s of pups\, 200+ food and art vendors\, live music\, and of course the world’s largest wiener dog race!
URL:https://starkville.org/event/the-mama-justice-starkville-derby/
LOCATION:Cotton District\, 600 University Drive\, Starkville\, MS\, 39759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Family Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Sylvia and Beau find themselves in an English countryside cottage for their yearly rendezvous\, and Sylvia knows this time it will be the beginning of their new life together. But when Beau demurs on a shared future\, and their spouses arrive at the cottage\, she realizes that this home-away-from-home is a refuge for determining a\nnew path forward and decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover’s wife.\nThe Cottage offers a perfect showcase for six actors with endless\nlaughs\, hilarious twists\, daring physical comedy and a happy ending for lovers everywhere. The true meaning of fate\, identity and marriage are called into question as a surprising\, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous\, potentially murderous\, uncharacteristically tale of betrayal and love.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/the-cottage/
LOCATION:Starkville Community Theatre\, Starkville\, 39759
CATEGORIES:Theater and Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270527T193000
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SUMMARY:Wingo Pops: The American Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:From majestic fanfares and beloved folk melodies to sweeping portraits of the American landscape\, Wingo Pops: The American Tapestry celebrates the rich traditions\, enduring ideals\, and diverse musical heritage of the United States. Featuring iconic works by John Williams\, Aaron Copland\, Morton Gould\, and Carmen Dragon\, this inspiring program traces the nation’s story through music that reflects courage\, innovation\, faith\, and the beauty of the American spirit. Audience favorites including Apollo 13\, Shenandoah\, Simple Gifts\, and Battle Hymn of the Republic lead to a rousing finale with Bagley’s National Emblem March. Joined by special guest speakers\, the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience an unforgettable evening honoring the people\, places\, and shared traditions that weave together America’s musical tapestry.
URL:https://starkville.org/event/wingo-pops-the-american-tapestry/
LOCATION:Bettersworth Auditorium\, Lee Hall at Mississippi State University\, 262 Lee Blvd\, Mississippi State\, MS\, 39762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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