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November 2009

ST. PAUL’S CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE – PASS CHRISTIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE

02/14/2010 – 02/14/2010
Location: Highway 90, Pass Christian

BILOXI LIGHTING OF TOWN GREEN!

12/04/2009 – 12/04/2009
Location: Biloxi Town Green, 710 Highway 90, Biloxi

TONY BENNETT

01/15/2010 – 01/15/2010
Location: Beau Rivage Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi

NATALIE COLE - CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

12/17/2009 – 12/18/2009
Location: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
VG 2009

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MISSISSIPPI SURGE HOCKEY LIVE!

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

  • Date(s): 10/24/2009 - 03/27/2010
  • Times: 7pm
  • Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
  • Phone: 228-275-9653
  • Admission: Admission Charged – Call for tickets!

2nd ANNUAL ESTATES OF PENNY LANE HOLIDAY LIGHTS & DECOR GALA

December 26 - January 1

The Estates of Penny Lane invites you to enjoy a Holiday Light & Decor Gala, a mile of lights & music! Tune to FM 88.3 on your car radio & drive through...watching the lights dance to the holiday music! Santa arrives first week of December!  Donations are accepted that will go towards local charities.

  • Date(s): 11/26/2009 - 01/02/2010
  • Times: Light show nightly!
  • Location: Estates of Penny Lane, 20015 Pineville Road, Long Beach

5th WINTER WONDERLAND CHRISTMAS!

November 26 - December 31 

See a spectacular display of over 40,000 Christmas lights & decorations encompassing over three acres! This awesome sight continues to grow each year and is a MUST to see & enjoy!

  • Date(s): 11/26/2009 - 12/31/2009
  • Times: 5:30pm – 10:30pm Nightly
  • Location: Balbock Resident, 181100 Commission Road, Long Beach - Call for directions if needed!
  • Phone: 228-669-2123
  • Admission: Free!

BOWFIRE

November 27-28

This total string experience and theatrically staged show - performs live!

  • Date(s): 11/27/2009 - 11/28/2009
  • Times: 8pm
  • Location: Hard Rock Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
  • Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
  • Admission: Call for tickets!

11th ANNUAL POOR MAN’S YACHT CLUB FISH FRY

November 28

For an annual FUN time….come join the “Poor Men” as they fry up a fabulous time for all! The group fries up fish with the trimmings as their yearly FUNdraiser!  If you are looking for a fun event that will satisfy both laughter & your stomach…well..this is the event! Proceeds benefit local charities!

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009
  • Times: 11am
  • Location: Ocean Springs Harbor, Ocean Springs
  • Phone: 228-875-4313
  • Admission: Donation appreciated

12th ANNUAL NETTLES STUDIOS OPEN HOUSE POTTERY SHOW & SALE

November 28-29

Celebrate Nettles Studios anniversary with a restored pottery studio and equipment! Tour the studio, view the largest Japanese style wood-fired kiln in the state (28 feet), and watch the wheel throwing demonstrations! Established in 1977, and originally located in Downtown Pass Christian, many items on sale – some up to 50% off!

DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 90- go north on Menge Avenue, over the Wolf River, take a right on BELLS FERRY ROAD. go 2 miles and turn right into driveway.

From I-10- Take the Menge Avenue exit, go south 1.2 miles and turn left onto BELLS FERRY ROAD, go 2 miles and turn right into driveway. (Watch for signs!)

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/29/2009
  • Times: Saturday 10am -5pm; Sunday 12 Noon – 5pm
  • Location: Nettles Pottery
    22291 Bells Ferry Road
    Pass Christian, MS 39576
  • Phone: 228-452-3511
  • Admission: Free

BENJY DAVIS PROJECT

November 28

The six-piece group which played across the country as headliners, and support acts with John Mayer, Better Than Ezra, North Mississippi All-Stars and others, and also played at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, performs awesome music for an awesome cause - the American Red Cross of South Mississippi. All proceeds benefit the Red Cross! Come out for this awesome evening, have FUN and help a worthy cause!

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009
  • Times: 7pm
  • Location: The Dock Restaurant & Grill, 13247-C Seaway Road, Gulfport
  • Phone: 228-763-1773
  • Admission: Order Tickets On Line

GREAT SOUTHERN “CLASSIC ARMS” GUN & KNIFE SHOW

November 28-29

See hundreds of displays of New and Old Guns, Ammo, Gun Parts, Reloading Supplies, Books, Knives, Knife Sharpening, Coins, Camouflage and Related Items!

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/29/2009
  • Times: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
  • Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
  • Phone: 985-624-8577
  • Admission: Admission Charged

HANDMADE INVASION

November 28-29

Arts & Crafts market event-featuring tons of vendors highlighting handcrafted furniture, home décor, jewelry, clothing, bath & body goods, children gifts, pet products and more! Meet all the artists behind their goods!

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/29/2009
  • Times: Saturday & Sunday 8am – 5pm
  • Location: The Flea Market, Off Interstate 10 @ Menge Avenue - (Exit 24), Pass Christian
  • Phone: 228-452-0590
  • Admission: Spectators Free

HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT POPS

November 28

Bring the family and ring in the holidays with a true Coast tradition - a special evening of seasonal music and good cheer with the Gulf Coast Symphony & the Gulf Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra!

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009
  • Times: 7pm
  • Location: Saenger Theatre, 170 Reynoir Street, Biloxi
  • Phone: 228-896-4276
  • Admission: Call for tickets!

KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS SHOW!

November 28

The famous singer-songwriter and record producer performs live to get you into the holidays!

  • Date(s): 11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009
  • Times: 8pm
  • Location: IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi
  • Phone: (888) 946-2847 or (228) 436-3000
  • Admission: Call for tickets!

On-Going Events

FLEA MARKET @ MENGE

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!

  • Date(s): 01/03/2009 - 12/27/2009
  • Times: 8am-5pm - Rain or Shine!
  • Location: Flea Market & Menge Avenue, Interstate 10 & Menge Avenue (Exit 24), Pass Christian
  • Phone: (228) 452-0590
  • Admission: Spectators Free

OCEAN SPRINGS FRESH MARKET

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!

  • Date(s): 01/03/2009 - 12/26/2009
  • Times: 9am – 1pm
  • Location: Marshall Park, Downtown Ocean Springs
  • Phone: 228-257-2496

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!

  • Date(s): 01/10/2009 - 12/12/2009
  • Times: 4pm-8pm
  • Location: Old Town Bay St. Louis, Main Street, Bay St. Louis
  • Phone: (228) 463-2688
  • Admission: Free

PASS CHRISTIAN MARKET IN THE PARK

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!

  • Date(s): 01/10/2009 - 12/26/2009
  • Times: 8am - 11:30am
  • Location: 115 Davis Avenue, Pass Christian - Downtown Pass Christian
  • Phone: 228-234-8732

SATURDAYS @ NEGROTTO’S!

SATURDAYS

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

  • Date(s): 08/01/2009 - 12/12/2009
  • Times: 1pm -4pm
  • Location: Negrotto's Gallery & Custom Framing, 2645 Executive Place, Biloxi
  • Phone: 228-388-8822
  • Admission: Free

FROM THE VAULT: SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

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!

  • Date(s): 08/20/2009 - 01/15/2010
  • Times: Monday – Saturday 9am – 4:30pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
  • Location: Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman Street, Biloxi
  • Phone: 228-374-5547
  • Admission: Free –Donations Accepted

WALKING @ SANDHILL CRANE!

 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!

  • Date(s): 09/05/2009 - 10/30/2010
  • Times: 8am – 9am
  • Location: MS Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, 7200 Crane Lane, Gautier
  • Phone: (228) 497-6322
  • Admission: Free

16th ANNUAL FALL-DE-RAH

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!"

  • Date(s): 10/01/2009 - 01/04/2010
  • Times: Display viewing available daily with added beauty featuring lights in the evening!
  • Location: Riverfront Park - Downtown Moss Point
  • Phone: (228) 475-4829 or (228) 219-0161
  • Admission: Spectators Free

AMONG THE ANIMALS: MISSISSIPPI

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,

  • Date(s): 10/15/2009 - 01/03/2010
  • Times: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
  • Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
  • Phone: 228-872-3164
  • Admission: Admission Charged

THE VIRTUAL TRAVELS OF TWO SOUL SISTERS!

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! 

  • Date(s): 10/16/2009 - 12/23/2009
  • Times: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
  • Location: Gallery 782 Co-Art, 782 Water Street, Biloxi
  • Phone: (228) 388-4088 or (228) 313-0259
  • Admission: Spectators Free

CANVAS & COCKTAILS

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!

  • Date(s): 10/20/2009 - 10/28/2010
  • Times: Call for class times!
  • Location: 49 ½ 55th Street, Gulfport
  • Phone: 228-861-0833
  • Admission: Call for class prices

CLASSES @ MARY C

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.

  • Date(s): 10/21/2009 - 12/31/2010
  • Location: The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs
  • Phone: 228-818-2878

THE SEA EXPLORERS CLUB @ IMMS

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

 

  • Date(s): 10/24/2009 - 12/19/2009
  • Location: Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, 10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport
  • Phone: 228-896-9182

"DELTA DAWNS ON THE GULF COAST" ART SHOW

November 14 - December 12

Awesome art exhibit featuring original artwork from artists Grace A.ý Buchanan, Tony Forrest, Cherie Langston, Offie Oakes, Kay Shropshire Heller, and Pat Walker from the Mississippi Delta.

  • Date(s): 11/14/2009 - 12/12/2009
  • Times: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
  • Location: Caboose Art Gallery, 608 W. Railroad Long Beach
  • Phone: 228-324-1697
  • Admission: Spectators Free

'SNOWFLAKES IN THE BAY'

November 20 – January 2

Enjoy an awesome viewing of snowflake shaped lights decorating trees in Old Town Bay St. Louis!  This awesome site kicks off with Old Town Holiday Open Houses!

  • Date(s): 11/20/2009 - 01/02/2010
  • Times: Nightly
  • Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis & Depot Row, Bay St. Louis
  • Phone: (228) 463-9222 or (800) 466-9048
  • Admission: Free

WAXING POETIC: 3 ARTISTS EXHIBITION @ MARY C

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!

  • Date(s): 11/20/2009 - 03/30/2010
  • Times: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-6pm Daily
  • Location: Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs,
  • Phone: 228-818-2878
  • Admission: Admission Charged