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Across the Pond Guitar Festival 7-10 p.m.
Musicians from as far away as Europe
and as close as New Orleans will bring
the Across the Pond Guitar Festival to 100 Men Hall. The concert features guitar virtuosi Gavino Loche (Italy), Adrian Raso (Canada), Jimmy Robinson (New Orleans) accompanied by many of New Orleans’ great guitarists.
100 Men Hall
100menhall.com
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Styx
8 p.m.
This is your chance to see these iconic rockers live! After more than a decade together on the road, this band has mastered the art of entertaining. Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a legally responsible adult 30 years of
age or older.
IP Casino Resort Spa ipbiloxi.boydgaming.com
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Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Known as the greatest ABBA tribute group, this band pays meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements, and singing – nothing is left to chance! Dance and sing along to some of ABBA’s greatest hits.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hrhcbiloxi.com
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Homegrown: A Writers’ Exchange
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Working in partnership, two of the largest library systems in Mississippi have joined forces to present an extraordinary day-
long conference event focused on writers, aspiring writers, and authors. This event will consist of a series of valuable, information packed educational sessions led by some of the most talented & experienced writers/ authors, scholars/experts, and other literary professionals.
Hancock Performing Arts Center
hcls.info
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Sean of the South
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South, will be playing guitar, singing, and telling stories. After the show, he’ll be doling out his world- famous hugs, shaking hands and signing books.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center themaryc.art
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Tool
7:30 p.m.
Experience a concert like none you’ve been to before. The band’s lead singer prefers
to face away from the crowd and let his bandmates take center stage while they perform. The band has headlined festivals and arenas for years, so they’re doing something right.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center mscoastcoliseum.com
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Great White & Slaughter
8 p.m.
Two great bands joining forces for an exciting evening of hit music. Tickets start at $49.
IP Casino Resort Spa
850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi,
888.946.2847
ipbiloxi.boydgaming.com
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Gun & Knife Show
Bring your gun and trade for the gun you always wanted. See the hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, jewelry, camouflage, militeria, and related items at discount prices. Admissions for Adults is $10; Ages 6-11: $2; Under 6 is free.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi,
985.624.8577
capgunshows.com
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Lighten Up, Loosen Up
Ready to elevate your painting skills? When you take a Richard Stephens workshop
you will be exposed to three main things: informative technical information sprinkled with humor and anecdotes, educational painting demonstrations, and lots of one- on-one instruction to help you through your individual painting process.
Ethotera
ethotera.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 10 | KREWE OF DIAMONDHEAD MARDI GRAS PARADE
from Diamondhead City Hall to Diamondhead Country Club, diamondhead.ms.gov
FEBRUARY 13 | GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOC. MARDI GRAS PARADE
Downtown Biloxi | msgcca.org
FEBRUARY 24 | ARBOR DAY RUN/WALK/ROLL
Biloxi Town Green | gulfcoastrunningclub.org