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Jan 02,2006
Calendar of Events
by Staff
Mississipp Gulf Coastal Events.
State:MS
Ongoing events -
Until May 10 4th ANNUAL SOUTH MISSISSIPPI PRO RODEO GULFPORT,MSEnjoy the excitement of bull riding, rodeo clowns, and top-notch entertainment! The Klein Brother Rodeo Company promises to provide a clean family event - so pack up the family and come and see what the rodeo is all about! Friday night is Military Appreciation Night! Military members receive a discount by showing their military I.D. at the gate! The event is sponsored by Budweiser and Champion Dodge!
Times: 8pm
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport,
Phone: (225) 978-2342
Admission: Admission Charged
Until May 11 OCEAN SPRINGS 3RD ANNUAL YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OCEAN SPRINGS,MSYouth Basketball of America (YBOA) is hosting the Ocean Spring 3rd
Annual youth basketball Tournament on the 9 - 11 of May at the three
schools in Ocean Springs (OSHS, OSMS and Taconi). The cost of
admission is .00 a day for everyone over 6 years old. There will be
youth teams from Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas and North
Mississippi. The age divisions are from 10u through 16u boys and Girls.
Until May 18 COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN - CENTER STAGE BILOXI,MSThis play is the story of a group of women, all members of a James Dean fan club, who meet on the anniversary of his death in a small town. They experience a day full of revealed secrets and revelatory experiences. Written by Ed Graczyk.
Times: Call for show times
Location: Center Stage, 240 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 388-6258
09 OCEAN SPRINGS 3RD ANNUAL YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OCEAN SPRINGS,MSYouth Basketball of America (YBOA) is hosting the Ocean Spring 3rd
Annual youth basketball Tournament on the 9 - 11 of May at the three
schools in Ocean Springs (OSHS, OSMS and Taconi). The cost of
admission is .00 a day for everyone over 6 years old. There will be
youth teams from Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas and North
Mississippi. The age divisions are from 10u through 16u boys and Girls.
09 4th ANNUAL SOUTH MISSISSIPPI PRO RODEO GULFPORT,MSEnjoy the excitement of bull riding, rodeo clowns, and top-notch entertainment! The Klein Brother Rodeo Company promises to provide a clean family event - so pack up the family and come and see what the rodeo is all about! Friday night is Military Appreciation Night! Military members receive a discount by showing their military I.D. at the gate! The event is sponsored by Budweiser and Champion Dodge!
Times: 8pm
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport,
Phone: (225) 978-2342
Admission: Admission Charged
10 3RD ANNUAL PEBBLE BLUFF CREEK CAR SHOW VANCLEAVE,MSCar show and Firemans Appreciation Fun day, live entertainment, food and fun for the entire family, split the pot, awards and trophys for car winners. Sponsored by the Vancleave Merchants Association Go to www.thevma.org for details, hours and registration information
15 33rd ANNUAL ST. PAUL’S SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & 5K RUN PASS CHRISTIAN,MSThis event is fun for the whole family and includes a 5K and one mile run, arts and crafts, games, children's rides, games, silent auction, rides and of course….FABULOUS FOOD….ESPECIALLY SEAFOOD, local talent performs throughout the festival and much more! Food booths available on Friday & Saturday only!
FOR VENDOR PARTICIPATION - CONTACT (228) 871-5597!
Times: Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday 5pm-Midnight; Saturday Noon-Midnight; Sunday Noon-6pm
Location: St. Paul Church & School, 140 East Beach, Pass Christian
Phone: (228) 596-1896 or (228) 452-4686
15 AKC MAY DOG SHOW BILOXI,MSRiverside West Kennel Club of Greater New Orleans hosts over 100+ breeds of American Kennel Club (AKC) registered dogs competing in many categories! Vendor’s booths available with everything you could possibly use for your family pet or show dog!
Times: Gates open @ 9am – Competition times vary
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (504) 731-2669
15 ESTATE OF THE ARTS – A SYMPHONY SHOWHOUSE BILOXI,MSBenefit for the Gulf Coast Symphony & Symphony Youth Orchestra!
Historic tour of the Chateau Blessey home! Several events throughout the week!
Tours of the historic home served with food, fashion, flower arranging and more!
Below is a complete list of activities:
May 15 – Preview Party (Limited Seating – Reservations Required)
Includes tour, dinner by Chefs Philip Chan & Walter Blessey, wine selection, live music and a fantastic beach setting!
Time: 7pm-9pm
May 16 – Historic home tour & ART show!
Time: 10am – 4pm
May 17 - Historic tour and SYMP-o-licious Crepes with Champagne & Tea!
Time: 2pm – 4pm
May 18 – Historic home tour, Mimosa Brunch & Fashions by Marge!
Time: 11am – 2pm
May 19 – Historic home tour, lunch served, & fashion show by Bayou Belle!
Time: 12 Noon – 1pm
May 20 – Historic home tour, dessert & coffee served, flower arranging by John Folding, and a drawing for an arrangement!
Time: 2pm – 4pm
May 21- Historic home tour, lunch served and a LaVita Bella Accessory Show! Time: 12 Noon - 1pm
May 22 – Historic home tour, dessert & coffee served, flower arranging by John Folding, and a drawing for an arrangement!
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Reservations Preferred for all events! For complete details & ticket information contact (228) 875-7895 or (228) 832-4588 or (228) 435-9800! Don’t miss this awesome event!
16 BRANDON BENNETT’S ELVIS MY WAY - SILVER SLIPPER CASINO BAY ST LOUIS,MSBrandon Bennett amazes audiences with his tribute to the King!
Times: 7pm & 9:30pm
Location: Silver Slipper Casino, 5000 South Beach Blvd, Lakeshore
Phone: (866) 775-4773
16 1st ANNUAL COMMUNITY FEST 2008 GULFPORT,MSHigh-energy community festival offering arts & crafts, kid-friendly activities & games, a Sunday Hat Show, health screenings, food, music, and more! Sponsored by Mississippi Faith-Based Coalition & the Harrison County Board of Supervisors!
Schedule of Events:
Event: Honors Banquet
Date: Friday, May 16th, 2008
Place: Good Deeds Community Center, 15101 Madison Street, Gulfport
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Event: Community Fest 2008
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Place: Isiah Fredericks Community Center, 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Gulfport
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Event: North Gulfport Civic Club “Annual Hat Show”
Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Place: Good Deeds Community Center, 15101 Madison Street, Gulfport
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: .00 (Adults) .00 (Children)
Phone: (228) 863-4024
16 BILOXI MAIN STREET’S BROWN BAG LUNCH BILOXI,MSBring your own “Brown Bag” lunch! Soft drinks, GREAT door prizes, live entertainment and FUN will be provided! Biloxi Main Street is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown through economic development balanced with historic preservation!
Times: 11:30am – 1pm
Location: Margaret Tremmell-Peresich Park (across from Biloxi Regional Medical Center Emergency Room)
Phone: (228) 435-6339
16 JIM BELUSHI & THE SACRED HEARTS - IP CASINO BILOXI,MSThe famous comedian, actor & singer perform live with his band! Tickets on sale April 16th!
Times: 9pm
Location: IP Casino Resort Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi – IP Showroom
Phone: (888) 946-2847 or (228) 436-3000
16 PAQUITA - BILOXI CITY BALLET BILOXI,MSThe plot takes place in Spain under the occupation of Napoleon's army. The heroine is a young Gypsy girl, Paquita, of noble birth is abducted by Gypsies when she was a baby. She manages to save the life of a young French officer, Lucien d'Hervilly, who is the target of a Spanish governor who wants to have him killed by Iñigo, a gypsy chief. She discovers at the end, thanks to a medallion, that she is in fact the cousin of Lucien, and can marry him. Most of the action takes place in a palace in Spain, under the command of Lucien, where Paquita dances with the other noble girls of the country. Paquita is presented in two acts and three scenes by the Biloxi City Ballet and stars Olga Pavlova & Yevgeni Anfinogenov!
Times: 7pm
Location: Saenger Theatre, 170 Reynoir Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 385-9797
Admission: Admission Charged
16 THE TURTLES AT THE HARDROCK CASINO BILOXI,MSFeaturing FLO & Eddie performing hits: “Happy Together,” “She'd Rather Be With Me,” “Like the Seasons,” and more!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
17 BRIDGE FEST FESTIVAL - BAY ST LOUIS BAY ST LOUIS,MSFREE ADMISSION - “Bridge Fest,” an open air festival featuring live music, food, vendors, and more!
Times: 12 Noon - 7pm
Location: Foot of Bay St. Louis Bridge – Highway 90, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (228) 463-9222
17 13th ANNUAL BILLY CREEL MEMORIAL GULF COAST WOODEN BOAT SHOW BILOXI,MSJoin us as we applaud historic, antique, classic and contemporary wooden boats at the largest gathering of watercraft on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Wooden Boat Show features exhibits, demonstrations, music, children's activities, good food, contests, prizes & much more!
Times: 10am – 6pm
Location: Schooner Pier Complex, 367 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6320
17 5th ANNUAL COAST CRUIZERS & PINK LADIES HOT ROD SATURDAY BILOXI,MSGreat Oldies music, 50/50 pot, games, free food for show participants, a fun day for the whole family, Top 15 Awards plus VA Directors choice, VA Residents pick, and people’s choice! Dash plaques for all vehicles. All proceeds go to the Biloxi VA Recreational Department.
Times: 9am-3pm
Location: Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Veterans Blvd. Biloxi
Phone: (228) 392-6134 or (228) 596-0664
17 KNS THEATRE PRESENTS -SOUND OF MUSIC BILOXI,MSThe story follows a good-natured, flighty novitiate that is hired to care for the seven children of a militaristic, icy, widowed Austrian captain. Ultimately, she wins the heart of the children - and the captain, but their lives are threatened by the encroachment of Nazis.
The score for THE SOUND OF MUSIC touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev'ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and of course, the glorious title song “The Sound of Music!” Starring WLOX TVs Meggan Gray as Maria and Keith Ballard as Capt. von Trapp!
Join KNS Theatre as we celebrate our 20th season on the Gulf Coast!
Times: 7:30pm
Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 697-5670
17 KREWE OF TRI-CITIES 11th ANNUAL RIVER RUN MOSS POINT,MSThe event is hosted by the Krewe of Tri-Cities as their annual fundraiser ,and consists of a fun filled day on the river stopping at five different marinas - picking up sealed envelopes! The object is to make the best “Poker Hand”! Prizes awarded, snacks provided, food, music, drawings, and a change to win cash prizes for the winning envelopes! Participating Marinas: Little River Marina, Huck's Cove Marina, Shingle Mill Marina, Sea Dawg's Cove & Gator's Hideaway Marina! Participants can travel by car or boat!
Times: 8am-5pm
Location: Little River Marina, 3200 Dumas Road, Moss Point
Phone: (228) 762-2173 or (228) 475-5260
Admission: includes food for 2
17 ST ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 100 FAMILY YARD SALE & CRAWFISH BOIL GULFPORT,MSJoin us for this FAMILY Affair! Over 100 family yard sale – where you are “guaranteed” to find that one-of-a-kind item, you just have to have & a crawfish boil!
Times: Yard Sale begins @ 6am, Crawfish Boil @ 11am, Live Auction Viewing Begins @ 3pm!
Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 23529 Highway 53, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-2560 or (228) 860-1533
23 26th ANNUAL ALL HARLEY MEMORIAL DAY BLOWOUT GULFPORT,MSThis four day event offers a wide array of events such as five racing classes with over a ,000 prize purse, nine bike show classes, a swap meet and flea market, eight other unique events to enjoy, and live music!
Times: Gates open @ 12 Noon
Location: Gulfport Dragway, Canal Road - 1 mile south of I-10, Exit 31
Phone: (228) 392-1801
23 30th ANNUAL “MAY SHOW” – COAST ANTIQUE AUTO & MOTORCYLCE SHOW DIBERVILLE,MSThis show is hosted by the Antique Auto & Engine Club of Mississippi, and features hundreds of antique cars & motorcycles! There will be a swap meet, food, music and lots of family fun! Come out and enjoy these “treasures!”
Times: 9am - 3pm
Location: D’Iberville City Hall, Automall Parkway, D’Iberville
Phone: (228) 224-2256
Admission: Spectators Free
23 JOHN ANDERSON - HOLLYWOOD CASINO BAY ST LOUIS,MSPerforming hits “Swingin’,” “I just Came Home to Count the Memories,” “She Just Started Liking Cheatin’ Songs,” “1959,” “Chicken Truck,” “I’m Just a Ole’ Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna be a Diamond Some Day),” “Would You Catch a Falling Star,” “Wild & Blue,” “Black Sheep,” and more! Tickets go on sale April 25th!
Times: 9pm
Location: Hollywood Casino, 711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (866) 758-2591 or (228) 467-9257
24 8th ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE UNDER THE OAKS DIAMONDHEAD,MSA beautiful and moving ceremony to honor our fallen comrades, as well as those who continue to protect us! Traditional patriotic music by the Navy Band New Orleans, Boy and Cub Scouts will Post Colors and the ceremony will conclude with a spectacular fly-over! Following the ceremony a buffet in the Diamondhead Country Club will be available and hot dogs & hamburgers will be available outside! Donations welcomed – Proceeds go towards feeding the Military participating in the event! Donations are requested to be mailed to: VFW Post 2880, PO Box 6192, Diamondhead, MS 39525 – Attn: Donation. Please join us as we honor our military!
Times: 11am
Location: Diamondhead Country Club, 5300 Country Club Drive, Diamondhead
Phone: (228) 586-5121
24 BRET MICHAELS- HARDROCK CASINO BILOXI,MS“Open Road,” “New Breed of American Cowboy,” “Driven,” and more... - performed live!
Times: 8pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
24 DIAMOND RIO - IP CASINO BILOXI,MSPerforming “Meet in the Middle,” “Sweet Summer,” “In God We Still Trust,” and more - live! Tickets on sale April 16th!
Times: 9pm
Location: Casino Resort Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi – IP Showroom
Phone: (888) 946-2847 or (228) 436-3000
29 REGIS PHILBIN & SUSAN LUCCI - BEAU RIVAGE CASINO BILOXI,MSThis dynamic duo – the famous morning talk show host & soap star - perform live!
Times: 8pm
Location: Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
30 DAVID ALLEN COE - HARDROCK CASINO BILOXI,MS“Ghost of Hank Williams,” “Granny’s off Her Rocker,” “Harley Someday,” and more... - performed live!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
31 16th ANNUAL DEBORAH WASHINGTON MEMORIAL SOAP BOX DERBY MOSS POINT,MSFormerly named the Magnolia State Soap Box Derby, the Moss Point Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program, where children – 8-17 years of age, race home-made, engine–less cars throughout downtown Moss Point! The Derby consistently draws an impressive field of young racers and an enthusiastic crowd of spectators! Winners advance to the All-American Soap Box Derby competition held annually. Event sponsored by Chevron & the Black Employee's Network (BEN) @ Chevron!
Times: 9am
Location: Riverfront Park - Downtown Moss Point
Phone: (228) 623-0005
31 25th ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGIONAL COMPETITION GULFPORT,MSSpecial Olympics is an international nonprofit organization* dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition!
Times: 9am-Noon
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 861-9292
31 80th ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET BILOXI,MSFais Do-Do & Coronation of the Shrimp King & Queen – Saturday, May 31
Blessing of the Fleet – Sunday, June 1
The Fais Do-Do – a much-loved Biloxi tradition - features continuous live entertainment, hundreds of craft vendors, local artisans, and the best seafood in the entire world! The climax of the festive party is the coronation of the King and Queen!
The celebration continues Sunday, June 1 with the ceremonial wreath dropping @ 1pm. Boats form in the west end of the Biloxi Channel near the Beau Rivage Casino and then parade east in the Biloxi Channel! Shrimp boats and recreational boats receive blessings for a safe and bountiful season!
The scene amounts to a Mardi Gras parade on water! Music blares from boat radios, and the boats parade by and wave to spectators. The crowds are not as thick as during Mardi Gras, but the attitude is the same: Eat, drink, and be merry! Hosted by the City of Biloxi, Harrison County, and St. Michael Catholic Church!
Times: Saturday-Fais Do-Do 10am-9pm; Saturday-Mass @ 4pm; Sunday-Blessing @ 1pm
Location: Biloxi Channel
Phone: (228) 435-6339
31 80th ANNUAL GREAT BILOXI SCHOONER RACE BILOXI,MSMany seafood factories had been built along the Coast by the 1890s, and each one of them constructed its own schooners for harvesting shrimp and oysters. However, in June and July, the factories organized races for cash prizes to see which one of them had the fastest schooner!
Schooner races became a popular activity for betting on the Gulf Coast! The tradition continues today with the Biloxi Schooner Races! The Glenn L. Swetman and The George Sekul compete to see which of them is the fastest!
Watch as the famous Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum-Biloxi Schooners race along the Mississippi Gulf Coast shoreline under full sail! The Great Biloxi Schooner Race is held in conjunction with the annual Blessing of the Fleet and is considered a celebration of the onset of shrimping season!
Best shore viewing anywhere along Highway 90 between the Biloxi Lighthouse (Highway 90 & Porter Avenue) & Schooner Pier Complex.
Times: 10am
Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast (Biloxi Channel - Between Lighthouse & Schooner Pier Complex), 367 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6320
01 ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - BEAU RIVAGE CASINO BILOXI,MSPerforming The Last Waltz, A Man Without Love, There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World), and more!
Times: 8pm
Location: Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
03 BEAUVOIR MANOR GRAND REOPENING! BILOXI,MSCome out & see the new & improved last home of Jefferson Davis – Beauvoir! Beauvoir, after undergoing a million restoration, returns to her grand ole glory! Join us for this historical event!
Times: 10am
Location: 2244 Beach Blvd
Phone: (228) 388-4400 or (228) 388-4450
04 12th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BILLFISH CLASSIC BILOXI,MSThis Invitational has established itself as a premier sporting event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Vessels will ply the billfish-rich waters of the coast and try win over ,000,000 in cash & prizes! The tournament culminates with a spectacular awards ceremony.
Location: Point Cadet Marina, 119 Beach Blvd, Biloxi (Behind Isle of Capri Casino)
Phone: (228) 436-7928
05 22nd ANNUAL COAST COLISEUM SUMMER FAIR BILOXI,MSA very family-friendly event, the fair features a host of diversions, rides and shows, in addition to live music, food and drink. There's a water flume ride, Ferris wheel and dozens more rides, plus a pay-one-price ride at various times each day!
Times: Call for times
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 594-3700
05 STEVIE NICKS - HARDOCK CASINO BILOXI,MS
“Bella Donna,” “Stop Draggin’ my Heart Around,” “Kind of Woman,” and more... - performed live!
Times: 8pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
31 GET YO LAUGH ON BILOXI,MSFEATURING:
Mo Williamz
2Loose
Shawn Harris
Michael Blackson
Barbara Carlyle
Willie Brown & Woody
Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets,
and the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Box Office. * Subject to Ticketmaster and facility fees
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