10th ANNUAL GULF COAST VETERANS PARADE

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31st ANNUAL PETER ANDERSON ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD FESTIVAL

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November 7-8

At this festival - Named in honor of the late artist, Peter Anderson, you will find the works of over 300 regional artists! From oil painting & watercolors, raku pottery, to metal works – all types of exceptional arts & crafts by some of the South's most finest artisans await you during this two day festival! Also enjoy live music, coastal and ethnic foods and the Walter Anderson Museum of Art!  Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events!

MS 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!

• November 12-14, 19, 21, 26
• December 11 & 12, 17, 26
• January 1 & 2, 7, 21, 30 & 31
• February 5, 7, 19 & 20, 26 & 27
• March 11, 19, 26 & 27

A FEW GOOD MEN

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November 6-8, & 12-14

Story of military lawyers at a court-martial who uncover a high-level conspiracy in the course of defending their clients, United States Marines accused of murder. Directed by Glenda Schornick. Presented by the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre.

“SECOND LINERS CORONATION BALL”

November 7  

“Come to the Official Unveiling of the 2010 Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Royalty – King & Queen! There will be plenty of “second-lining” with live entertainment! Bring your own bottle and food! Strictly Formal Affair! Hosted by the Biloxi Second Liners Mardi Gras Club!

14th ANNUAL "VETTES BY THE SHORE"

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November 7

Hundreds of corvettes converge on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - Corvette Clubs from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi join together to help make this spectacular two-day car show a great success every year! Music, food, and family fun guaranteed! Proceeds benefit local charities or individuals in need! Hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club!
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1st ANNUAL KREWE OF GEMINI "SAVE THE PARADE" GOLF TOURNAMENT

November 7

FUNdraising tournament with shotgun start, two man select, and plenty of food & drinks! GREAT prizes: $10,000 Hole-In-One Contest, Longest Drive Contest, Other Hole-In-One prizes include a Flat Screen TV & Big Bertha Golf Clubs AND EVERY player receives a gift! Some what are you waiting for...everyone is a winner! Tournament proceeds cover costs to continue the long-standing tradition of the Krewe of Gemini NIGHT parade! Remainder of proceeds goes to the Krewe of Gemini Scholarship Fund. Get your foursome together NOW...Help a GREAT cause and have FUN doing it!

3rd ANNUAL 5K FUN RUN/WALK!

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November 7

Come out and have FUN, RUN or WALK for a great cause – Pink Heart Funds! This organization provides FREE wigs to adults & children with cancer, and breast prostheses to women after surgery! Proceeds benefit Pink Heart Funds!

4th ANNUAL “HOORAY FOR THE BAY” FUNDRAISER

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November 7

FUNdraiser featuring cocktails, dinner, music, and merriment! FUN, FUN, FUN…come one…come all…you won’t want to miss this event!  Proceeds benefit Our Lady Academy!

CHARITY CRUISE-IN

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November 7

Great Oldies' music, food, and drinks and family fun! All profits benefit the Gulf Coast Women's Center! Hosted by the Antique Auto & Engine Club Of Mississippi!

D'IBERVILLE BENEFIT CAR SHOW & DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

November 7

Bring the family for an old fashion drive in movie & car show. There will be concession stand items & the freshest fishplates available with proceeds benefiting the Harrison County Veterans Service Office. Come out and support for our Veterans!

DARRYL WORLEY & BUCKY COVINGTON

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November 7

Performing "I Miss My Friend," "Awful, Beautiful Life,"  "Day to Run," "Second Wind," & the 8^th place finalist of Fox Network's American Idol - perform live!

GULF COAST SYMPHONY - FINISHING TOUCHES!

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November 7

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 - STRING FLING

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November 7

Presented by The Gulf Coast Symphony – Conductor:  John W. Strickler!

LET’S GO WALKIN’/SHOPPIN’ PASCAGOULA!

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November 7

Taking care of two things at once – what a better way – holiday shopping and getting fit! The City of Pascagoula & downtown merchants have teamed up to offer Walkin’/ Shoppin’ Pascagoula! Holiday shopping throughout downtown where merchants offer specials & deals to start the holiday shopping off right!

The walk starts in front of city hall down Watts Avenue to Pascagoula Street, then a left on Delmas, right on Magnolia, then right on Krebs back to Pascagoula Street! Get healthy while shopping! How creative!

REALITY COMBAT - BILOXI CHALLENGE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

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November 7

Mixed martial arts - live!

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!

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!

PETE FOUNTAIN

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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

Enjoy legendary Jazz legend and his longtime band for an evening of listening & dancing!

GULFPORT DRAGWAY

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WEDNESDAYS

Gulfport Dragway is an independent, ¼ mile asphalt-concrete pad dragstrip 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 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road, continue to Gulfport Dragway! Gates open @ 6pm and eliminations are held around 9pm!

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!

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!

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!

GULF COAST MOTOR SPORTS PARK - KART COMPETITIONS

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2^nd & 4^th SATURDAYS 

“Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!” are the first sounds you will hear at the Gulf Coast Motor Sports Park! Kart competition is a sport that is fun & enjoyable for the entire family!

Gulf Coast Motor Sports Park hosts an average of 100 entries participating in twenty-five 2- and 4-cycle classes per event; roaring around the 1/8 of a mile high-banked lighted dirt track! The track boast a long backstretch, a wide turn 3 & 4 with a tri-oval front stretch, and wide turn 1 but a tight turn 2!

The “go-kart” phenomenon began in the late 1950's as a fun and affordable hobby and has now spread around the world! Come watch as “up-and-coming Nascar Drivers” zoom their way to victory!

Directions: From I-10, take Hwy 49 North, turn left On to Hwy 53 North, go approximately 7 miles to Loren Cuevas Rd, Take left go 1,000 feet track on right!

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!

FROM THE VAULT: SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

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August 20 - January 15

The exhibition highlights the work of arts and crafts potters from the late 19th century to contemporary ceramic artists, as well as traditional Asian ceramics! The show includes a diverse group of artists including Joseph Fortune Meyer, Patrick Crabb, Peter Callas, Matteo Neivert and Kosmas Ballis! Also featured is the museum’s collection of Asian ceramics, which include work by Shoji Hamada (1894-1978), Sumida pottery and a collection of Yixing teapots!

“UNCOMPREHENDED COASTAL WILDERNESS” @ MARY C!

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August 22 – November 22

Art exhibition featuring the paintings of Steve Shepard, whose work reflects a lifetime of experience in the natural world of the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, from rivers and swamps to marshes and barrier islands! His work celebrates the natural beauty of the region and its creatures and plants!

WALKING @ SANDHILL CRANE!

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 SATURDAYS!

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! Join a guide as you identify the plants and animals of the piney woods, savannah and the bayou on these short (about 1 hour & less than 1 mile) walks! No Registration Required!

FALL FLY BY!

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September 19 - November 14 - (SATURDAYS ONLY)

Join the National Audubon Society in watching and enjoying the fall migration of birds. Learn about basic bird identification, how to feed and attract birds with demonstration feeding stations, and native plant gardens!

Birders of all stripes, especially beginners, can watch and learn about birds that use the Pascagoula River as a corridor for migration every year. Of course, the common birds that call the coast home are also around to view and enjoy! An added bonus is the return of the “Audubon” Bald Eagle pair that returned to their nest to prepare for the winter nesting season! In addition to viewing birds at the Center, two-hour boat tours of the river are available!

SUNDAY RANGER PROGRAMS @ GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE

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SUNDAYS

Enjoy educational & fun programs on a variety of subjects!  Learn natural & cultural history, make arts & crafts, & listen to outstanding guest speakers!  Program subjects vary weekly!  Call for complete details!

16th ANNUAL FALL-DE-RAH

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October 1 – January 6

Fall-de-Rah, Moss Point's unique celebration of Autumn is considered one of the most photographed seasonal attractions! This two-month celebration begins in October and extends through Thanksgiving when it gives way to Christmas Beauty! A stunning display of pumpkins transforms the riverfront into unique scenery! After Thanksgiving, the pumpkins turn into Christmas decorations! Santa and other decorations are magically transformed from stacks of pumpkins! Fall-De-Rah and its Christmas counterpart are the imagination and artistic creativity of the group "Celebrations!"

OCEAN SPRINGS' FESTIVE FALL MAKEOVER

October 2 - November 26

Boutiques, galleries, and restaurants decorate with grass scarecrows, colorful pumpkins, autumn leaves, and spooky scenes in traditional fall décor!  Don't miss these awesome Fall displays!  Hosted by The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau!

CREATE ON CANVAS WITH SYLVIA

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WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Explore your creative side while learning to paint on canvas with oils.  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!  All classes are 2 hours each with four classes per month.  Instructor Sylvia Doucet Stanton.  Classes are held in Bay St. Louis & Long Beach.  Call for complete details.

AMONG THE ANIMALS: MISSISSIPPI

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October 15 - January 3

An engaging exhibit that introduces visitors to the wild wonders of Mississippi featuring photography of Stephen Kirkpatrick's, an award-winning wildlife photographer. Discover through his works the sometimes hidden world of the animals that live all around us. Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art,

THE VIRTUAL TRAVELS OF TWO SOUL SISTERS!

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October 16 - December 23

An art exhibit featuring paintings, mixed media, pottery, photography, and jewelry all influenced by the travels of Carole Marie Stuart & Linda Saxon Nix! 

CLASSES @ MARY C

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CLASSES @ MARY C

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.

THE SEA EXPLORERS CLUB @ IMMS

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SATURDAYS

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) offers Saturday classes that explore a variety of marine-themed topics and activities. Participants earn a "Passport to Adventure" and certificate for completion of each activity. The Sea Explorers Club is a great way to learn about the marine environment while having a great time! The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding of marine life through research, education, conservation, and innovation. Registration required. Call for complete details, time & dates.
Topics include:
• Secrets of Scuba
• All about Fish
• Aquarium 101
• Careers with Fins & Flippers

38th ANNUAL OCEAN SPRINGS ART EXHIBITION

November 1 - November 8 

Art exhibition featuring artists from the three coastal counties – Hancock, Harrison & Jackson! The event offers a variety of artwork available for sale! Children & adults also can vote for their favorite artwork in the “Popular Choice Award & Artwork! Hosted by the Ocean Springs Arts Association!

FALL CRANE TOURS!

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WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS!

The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge offers an excellent place to come & observe wildlife! Due to the sensitivity of both the endangered cranes and the wet pine savanna, visitors are asked to stay in designated open areas. The tours are first come/first serve and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. Binoculars and scopes are available. The tours are geared towards viewing the endangered cranes, but they are classified as extremely rare birds, so sightings are not guaranteed. The tour is approximately 2 hours.