11th ANNUAL GULF COAST WINTER CLASSICS HORSESHOW

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February 10 - March 21

The Gulf Coast Winter Classic is a six-week United States Equestrian Foundation AA Rated Hunter-Jumper event highlighting some the sport’s finest equine athletes from across the nation! With approximately 1000 horses exhibiting and 12,000 spectators, this is the largest hunter/jumper show on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Spectators attend free of charge with competitions running Wednesday through Sunday of each week. The horse show itself has three all-weather rings close to each other for exceptional viewing, a large beautiful grass field, and a covered arena with bleachers! Visitors are right in the middle of everything that is going on! Watching these graceful “beauties” compete is an experience!  **Awarded Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Winter Event 2010!

"GRILLIN' & GREEN" ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST!

"Grillin & GREEN" on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a weekend FILLED with events - parades, festivals, & FUN! St. Patrick's Day Parades offer visitors "throws or prizes" from elaborately decorated floats! The parades include more than 50 units with marchers, antique cars, floats, bagpipes and more! Spectators come from far away to catch the unique "prizes" thrown from the many colorful units - green beads, doubloons, wooden nickels, mini green beer steins, cabbages, potatoes, and even onions (almost everything needed to make an "Irish Stew) are just a few of the delightful "goodies" thrown! The parades have been around for decades & draw thousands of locals & visitors!

"Grillin' on the Green Spring Fling" is a daylong festival featuring a grilling competition, food, 100's of arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment, & children's activities! This event continues to grow in popularity with over 7,000 in attendance. Events held throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast!  **Awarded Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Winter Event 2010!

2nd ANNUAL DIAMONDHEAD ST. PADDY'S DAY PARADE

March 12

FUN parade with elaborately decorated golf carts decked in St. Paddy's day décor throwing trinkets and goodies to visitors!  Don't miss this event...it continues to grow yearly!  Sponsored by the Diamondhead Celtic Society!

BILOXI BOAT & RV SHOW

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March 12-14

This boat show is designed to promote the boating lifestyle and to make recreational boating products available to the general public! With over 100 plus exhibitors you will surely taste the salt spray and the kiss of a warm sun set! The show’s lineup of sporting boats is sure to please which includes almost every major manufacturer in the boating industry ready for your up close and personal inspection!

32nd ANNUAL HIBERNIA MARCHING SOCIETY’S ST. PATRICK’S PARADE & 5K RUN – BILOXI

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March 13  

The parade features bands, military units, flag bearers, bagpipers, leprechauns, a horse-drawn carriage with the parade’s Grand Marshal and Colleen, and colorful floats tossing Irish trinkets, green beads and doubloons!  Irish Derby/5K Run held in conjunction with the parade!

46th ANNUAL WAVELAND ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

March 13

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE - ORIGINALLY POSTED MARCH 14 @ 1PM! 

St. Patrick’s Day parade with folks on floats throwing “goodies,” as well as cabbage, potatoes, and carrots for a grand Irish stew to visitors & locals! Family fun for all! Hosted by the Waveland Civic Association!

4th ANNUAL GRILLIN' ON THE GREEN FLING SPRING!

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March 13  

Go green & celebrate at this family fun event featuring a BBQ competition, arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and more! $5 armband allows children to play on inflatables all day!  Family Fun, entertainment - Come Grill & Chill on the green! Sponsored by Main Street Biloxi! All proceeds benefit the historic Bond-Grant House! **Awarded Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Winter Event 2010!

PASS ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE!

March 13

Join in on the FUN as Pass Christian returns with their St. Patrick's parade!  Parade route:  Starts @ Lucio's Mexican Restaurant @ 234 Davis Avenue, continues South to Scenic--toast's along the way--turns West on Scenic Drive with more toasting & finishing @ new New City Hall followed with presentations by the Mayor.  Then the party begins - After Parade--- Party at French Charley's on Highway 90! 

MISSISSIPPI SURGE HOCKEY LIVE!

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October - March

Live professional hockey returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Come and experience the excitement of the Mississippi Surge Hockey team as they take on their toughest competition yet!

• March 11, 14, 19, 26 & 27

FRIDAY SEAFOOD FEAST @ HARD ROCK POOL SIDE!

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Thru - April 2 - FRIDAYS ONLY!

Come out & enjoy pool side FUN featuring "All You Can Eat" boiled crawfish, shrimp & fried catfish!  Beverages available!  No take outs!  Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult 30 years or older.  Event subject to change or cancellation.  Hard Rock Biloxi reserves all rights. 

CABOOSE ART GALLERY EXHIBITION

February 27-March 13

Come out & enjoy the works by local artist Nora Shankland! Specializing in oils...you will want to take one home!

BRIGADOON

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March 5-7 & 12-14

PLEASE NOTE - THIS SHOW HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SHOW!

A musical that tells the story of a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years, though to the villagers, the passing of each century seems no longer than one night. The enchantment, viewed by them as a blessing rather than a curse, for it saved the village from destruction. According to their covenant with God, no one from Brigadoon may ever leave, or the enchantment will be broken and the site and all its inhabitants will disappear into the mist forever. Two American tourists, lost in the Scottish Highlands, stumble upon the village just as a wedding is about to be celebrated, and their arrival has serious implications for the village's inhabitants. Performed by the Gulfport Little Theater!  Directed by Colleen Rabalais!

MASTER HAROLD & THE BOYS

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March 5-7 & 12-14

A one-act that takes place inside the St. George's Park Tea Room on a wet and windy Port Elizabeth (South Africa) afternoon in 1950.  Performed by the Gulfport Little Theater!  Directed by Colleen Rabalais!

CRAIG FERGUSON

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March 12

The Scottish-American television host, stand-up comedian, writer, director and actor - performs live!

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS

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March 12

The blues rock performer & band, known for hit songs "Bad to the Bone" as well as for covers of blues standards such as Hank Williams' "Move It on Over" and John Lee Hooker's "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" - perform live.

WHOOPIE GOLDBERG

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March 12

American actress, comedian, singer-songwriter, and media personality - performs live.

4th ANNUAL BATTLE BY THE BEACH LACROSSE TOURNAMENT

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March 13-14

Sixteen teams from across the region compete! A highlighted feature of this event - a NCAA Lacrosse game to inspire the tournament participants and increase the awareness of the sports to the local community! 

GULF COAST SYMPHONY - FINISHING TOUCHES!

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March 13

Experience the music in the making at The Gulf Coast Symphony dress rehearsals! Watch the conductor, guest soloists and musicians give the concert its final polishing!

GULF COAST SYMPHONY – GERMAN MASTERS

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March 13

Presented by The Gulf Coast Symphony – Conductor:  John Strickler

JAMFEST CHEER & DANCE BEACH NATIONALS 2010

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March 13

An awesome MEGA-JAM Championship Event! Hundreds of cheerleading teams competing and having fun!

MOODY BLUES

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March 13

Performing "Nights in White Satin," "Question," "Your Wildest Dreams," and more - live!

MUSTANG SPRING CAR SHOW!

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March 13

Car show featuring music, food and a 50/50! Top 50 awards and dash plaques for the first 100 entrants! Judging begins @ noon...Hosted by The Mississippi Mustang Club!

SOUP, POTTERS, & SHRIMP BOOTS @ SECOND SATURDAY!

March 13

Come out for a "tasty" treat along with music, refreshments, art and FUN ...purchase a One-of-a-Kind Bowl - created by local potters - then stroll through Old Town sampling different soups served in businesses throughout the area! In addition, use YOUR artistic talent to come up with the most imaginatively decorated boots and be part of the Old Town fashion show that evening! Sponsored by Bay St. Louis Old Town Merchants Association!

SATURDAYS @ NEGROTTO’S!

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SATURDAYS

Come out & get tips on painting, art lessons, meet & greet local artists, enjoy refreshments and more! Bring out the artist in YOU!

WALKING @ SANDHILL CRANE!

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MONDAY - SATURDAY

Enjoy nature at its best with a walk through the Wet Pine Savannah! Enjoy blooming pitcher plants and butterworts, migrating songbirds and all sorts of spring activities in the woods!  Guided tours available on specified dates!  Call for details!

CANVAS & COCKTAILS

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Bring your bottle of wine (or favorite beverage) and explore your creative side while having a night out! Art classes structured around a specific theme - with your own personal interpretation! Classes are for beginners as well as seasoned painters...the main objective is to have fun!!! At the end of each class you will leave with your finished masterpiece!!

CLASSES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE MONTH - CALL FOR DETAILS!

CLASSES @ MARY C

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CLASSES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE MONTH - CALL FOR DETAILS!

The Mary C offers classes for all ages that include oil painting, art, drawing, photography, field trips, etiquette & social skills, introductory boat building, creative writing, music, dance, pottery, piano & guitar lessons, and more. Call for complete details on all classes, times & admission.

WAXING POETIC: 3 ARTISTS EXHIBITION @ MARY C

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November 21 - March 30

Art exhibit featuring the works of Judith Burks, Mary Jane Parker, and Kat Fitzpatrick. The artist's works are in the form of encaustic paintings, of melted beeswax, resin, and pigment!

LIVE CONCERTS @ ISLE CASINO HOTEL BILOXI!

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Friday & Saturday

Kick off the weekend with live entertainment and nightlife excitement every weekend with great live bands & acts performing live!  Check website for complete listing of headliners!

PASS CHRISTIAN MARKET IN THE PARK

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SATURDAYS

Arts & Crafts from local vendors, plants, baked goods, hand crafter planters, produce (seasonal) and much more! Come out and find that item that you just can’t find anywhere else!

FLEA MARKET @ MENGE

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SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s largest outdoor flea market offers furniture, arts & crafts, plants, baked goods, concession stand and more! Featured on Turner South’s television shows Junkin’ and 3 Day Weekend!  Antique Trade Days held April & October!

BILOXI FARMERS MARKET

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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Farmers will be present to sell their farm-fresh produce, plants, homemade baked goods, and more! The public is invited to stroll around the booths and acquire an array of fresh items!

LIVE RACING @ GULFPORT DRAGWAY!

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WEDNESDAYS

Gulfport Dragway is an independent, ¼-mile asphalt-concrete pad drag strip on an elevation of 50 feet!  King of the Hill, Grudge, Test & Tune races are a few of the races held at this track!  Gulfport Dragway is located @ exit 31 off Interstate 10! Go south on Canal Road, cross over the railroad tracks go about one mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road, continue to Gulfport Dragway! 

2nd SATURDAY ART WALK!

2ND SATURDAY EACH MONTH!

Join the fine shops of Old Town Bay St. Louis as they host Second Saturday Art Walk…shops and art galleries…like Bay Books, Maggie Mays and more…feature open houses with guest artists, refreshments, music, food & fun!

OCEAN SPRINGS FRESH MARKET

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SATURDAYS

Ocean Springs Fresh Market is based on the great European food and plant markets, and in a small way recreates that wonderful atmosphere of great food offerings by small regional producers, plants and flowers grown locally, fruits and vegetables in season, herbs and herb products and even doggie treats for the four legged friends in your life!

THE LOST MURALS

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January 21-May 15

Exhibition showcasing just a few of the mural panels done by Walter during the Oldfields years, along with preparatory drawings and Shearwater ceramic figures inspired by the readings and designed by Walter Anderson.  Emphasized in this show is Walter's lifelong love for literature. 

HERSHEL LIPPMANN: A COLLECTOR'S PASSION

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January 22 - May 28

Enjoy a fascinating exhibit from the collection of Hershel Lippmann.  The collection primarily includes oils, watercolors, and the works of a number of international artists!   

ADULT & CHILDREN ART CLASSES @ CABOOSE ART GALLERY!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Bring out the "Picasso" in YOU!  Learn to paint with pastels for children & adult!  Eenjoy creating new works with inspiration and individual attention.  Classes limited to 6 students!  Instuctor Tricia McDonald! 

GREEN DRINKS - GULF COAST CHAPTER

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MONTHLY

Come out & join in on an eco-social hour where you network, make new connections, learn, and have a great time!  Every month a lively mixture of people, meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.  Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "Are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there.  It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts!  Everyone invites someone else along, so there is always a different crowd making Green Drinks!  Check website for complete listing of events!

STOCK CAR RACING LIVE!

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SATURDAYS

South Mississippi Speedway is a semi-banked oval clay one-quarter mile dirt track offering live stock car racing every Saturday night! The Speedway is home to racers such as Stinger, Pure Stock, Street Stock, and UMP Modified. The track is host to many sporting events such as MS State Championship Challenge Series, Cajun Sprinters, UMP MS Modified Series, SMS Gulf Coast 100, and The Frost Bite 50!  Come out & get "your motor running!"

The track is conveniently located off Interstate 10 @ Exit 24 then 0.2 mile north on Menge Avenue. 

BILOXI SHRIMP TRIP SUNSET CRUISES!

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March - August

Join us aboard the Sailfish to watch the breathtaking sunset, as you have never seen it before!  This 2-hour cruise takes you to the west of Biloxi Channel just in time to see that spectacular sunset you can only see on the waters of the Mississippi Sound! 

EASTER - MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST STYLE!

Celebrate Easter - Mississippi Gulf Coast Style!
The Gulf Coast offers many Easter activities for the entire family!
Call for event dates, locations, & times!

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  Biloxi Easter Egg Hunt - Hosted by the City of Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department! (228) 435-6148
  Ocean Springs Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Hosted by the City of Ocean Springs Parks & Recreation Department! (228) 875-8665
  Moss Point Riverfront Center Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Hosted by the City of Moss Point Parks & Recreation Department! (228) 475-7887
  Harrison County Wide Easter Egg Hunt - Hosted by Harrison County! (228) 832-8620, 832-0080 or 861-8620
  

Easter 2011 will be on April 24th!

CAROL LEAKE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT @ MARY C!

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March 3-May 27

Exhibit featuring the works of Carol Leake, a New Orleans artist known for her landscapes in oil, her figurative watercolors, and her depictions of the festival, Mardi Gras!

BAY ST. LOUIS FARMERS MARKET

THURSDAYS

Fresh produce, baked goods, arts & crafts, plants, trees, entertainment and much more!

IP/VIKING CULINARY ARTS CAFÉ CLASSES @ MARY C!

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ON GOING! - CALL FOR CLASS INFORMATION & DATES!

Hands on cooking classes with guest master chefs!  Learn to make sushi, professional cake decorating, Asian cuisine, nutritional & healthy dishes, professional presentation & techniques, sugar sculpturing, Italian cooking, seafood dishes, hand made pizza, French cuisine, wine & cheese pairing and more!  Call for complete details on all classes!