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THE SHOW MUST GO ON
MGCCC Performing Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s performing arts groups are exing their creative muscles
to discover ways to continue entertaining audiences this semester. The Jackson County Campus Choir will hold a collaborative holiday performance with JC theater students, sharing songs and stories in a virtual setting.
The Harrison County Campus Choir is preparing two pieces for an early-October virtual presentation, and will hold a holiday event in which alumni will be invited to participate.
The JD Players will virtually release original student monologues and a
storytelling project in late October/ early November, and will stream performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’ scenes December 2-6. The Perkinston Campus Choir and Mississippi Sound will virtually present the concert series Inspire!: Uplifting Songs of Change. The Perkettes are creating a drive-thru dance series. The Band of Gold
will engage home football game audiences with karaoke favorites. The Perk Players will lm Mystic Magnolias, Mississippi-based ghost stories with release near Halloween. Also planned is an original piece about this time in history and its e ects on individuals.
story and photo courtesy of MGCCC
JC Campus Choir December 2019.
For details, visit mgccc.edu/event or follow us on facebook.com/MGCCC.
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Mississippi Aquarium
2100 E. Beach Blvd., Gulfport 228.241.1300 www.msaquarium.org
Banner, an endangered green sea turtle, has made his way home to Mississippi Aquarium! He was found in poor condition in Brevard County, Florida in June of 2016.
Mississippi Aquarium Public Relations and Communications Manager Corey Ball explains, “He was lethargic and oating with injuries from the propeller of a boat. He has since completely healed from his injuries.”
Banner is at Mississippi Aquarium because he was deemed unreleasable
due to the fact that he still sometimes oats with his hind up. Since he was such a trooper in his recovery, Banner was
named after The Incredible Hulk, Bruce Banner.
Following his recovery in Florida, Ball states, “Banner is curious and engaging and Mississippi Aquarium is honored to welcome him to his forever home.”
Banner is living a life of luxury in
his new home. He spends his time swimming in a 400,000-gallon habitat he shares with a sand tiger shark, cownose rays, a moray eel, pu er sh, and more. Mississippi Aquarium will continue to provide him with the critical care and support he requires to live a safe and healthy life while teaching visitors about the importance of marine conservation.
BANNER!
story by Jae Schifano
photo courtesy of Mississippi Aquarium