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Natasha Trethewey Speaks on Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir at One Book One Pass 6:00-8:00 p.m.
If you missed Gulfport native Natasha Trethewey at her event in October, now’s your chance! The community has been reading her book, and she’s back to discuss her memoir. Trethewey is a Pulitzer Prize winner and served as the Poet Laureate for the United States and the State of Mississippi for multiple terms. Free and open to the public.
The Randolph Center in Pass Christian passbooksonline.com
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Grillin' on the Green
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
If you love BBQ, Grillin’ On The Green is the place to be! BBQ cook-off and
live entertainment. Don’t forget that the Hibernia Society’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will pass right by the festival area
at 2 p.m. For more information contact 228-435-6339 or email mainstreet@biloxi. ms.us.
Biloxi Town Green
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Souper Mudfest
4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Originally born in the aftermath of Katrina, this special Second Saturday event allows you to sample delicious soups from participating local businesses. All
you have to do is buy a locally made bowl, and the proceeds will go to the artists, the Hancock Food Pantry, Hancock Tourism, and the Old Town Merchants Association. Downtown Bay St. Louis
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WINGS Presents: Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
See the classic Disney animated movie brought to life onstage!
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
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Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Come eat some of the best oysters on the coast! There will also be arts and crafts, live entertainment, and a Corvette car show! Children 12 and under are free. Tickets purchased online before the 18th are $5, tickets purchased at the gate on the 19th are $10. 12 Oyster Cook-Off sampling tickets are $20.
Point Cadet Plaza gulfcoastoystercookoff.com
Shaggy’s Rez Fest
1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
This is the perfect event for you if you’re looking to enjoy some crawfish and country music. The featured artists are country music singers Chase Bryant and Mississippi native Adam Doleac. Lakeshore Park, Brandon shaggys.com/rez-fest
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Ocean Springs Architecture Lecture Lecturer Dr. Donald Del Cid will be presenting an analysis of types of architecture developed around the world that were later used in the design of
the Ocean Springs region of the Coast. Conversation to start at 6:00 p.m., lecture to start at 6:30 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center
themaryc.art
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Jon Dorenbos: Life is Magic
See this former professional football player pursue his other passions – empowering you while wowing you with his magic! Tickets start at $19.95. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a guardian over 21.
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort beaurivage.mgmresorts.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 1 | Extra Table’s March of the Mayors: Big Packing Event
Gulfport | extratable.org
April 8 | Zzz’s by the Sea
Mississippi Aquarium | msaquarium.org
April 16 | Martina McBride
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort | beaurivage.mgmresorts.com
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