Page 48 - South Mississippi Living - February, 2018

12 Gulf Coast Carnival Association
Coronation Ball
Witness the Coronation of King d’Iberville and Queen Ixolib. This event pays tribute to historical and literary themes with masked royalty steeped in ceremonial drama worthy of a classical epic. Coronation begins at 8 p.m and is free to view.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 228.432.8806
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Great Backyard Bird Count
Are you interested in learning how to identify local bird species that you see or hear in your yard? This free annual event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Moss Point
www.gbbc.birdcount.org
24 D’Iberville BBQ Throwdown & Festival
Annual BBQ cook-off with teams competing for over
$5000 in cash and prizes. Event features live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities and games, and of course barbeque. Festival takes place from 9 a.m.-4p.m. and is free to attend.
D’Iberville Town Green & Visitors Center 228.392.9734
11 Arts Under the Dome Presents Vocaldente
Arts Under The Dome kicks off its 25th season with the
acclaimed German a cappella group Vocaldente on their 2018 U.S. tour. The quintet has won international fans with their precise arrangements and tight harmonies, taking the audience on a journey from the Roaring ‘20s to contemporary pop. First United Methodist Church, Gulfport www.arts.fumc-gulfport.org
18 Sonic Escape: Celtic with a Twist
Armed with flute and violin; they sing, dance, tell stories
and play their hearts out in their new program, “Celtic with a Twist.” Shawn Wyckoff and Maria Millar use hyper-instrumentals to fill hearts with indescribable joy. Show begins at 2:30 p.m. with tickets at $15 for adults, $10 for students 18 and under.
Saenger Theatre, Biloxi 228.388.3135
24 Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Drawdown
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence invites
South Mississippi to attend a drawdown fundraiser featuring a $3,000 pot, BBQ dinner, musical entertainment, a silent auction, games, prizes and more. Fundraiser takes place from 6-10 p.m.
Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center, Biloxi
www.gcwcfn.com
24 Hot Club at the Yacht Club
Don’t miss the Symphony Guild’s Spring
fundraiser, Hot Club at the Yacht Club. The event will feature gypsy jazz, a buffet dinner and a raffle at the Gulfport Yacht Club. The festive evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and music at 7:30. Gulfport Yacht Club 228.896.4276 www.gulfcoastsymphony.net
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