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5 Author Meet and Greet: Dr. Keshia Gaines
Come out and meet recognized author and educator Dr. Keshia Gaines. She will be giving away 100 books to the first meet and greet visitors, which takes place from 10:30am – 11:30am. Dr. Gaines is the founder of Bus-stop
2 Bus-stop, LLC., which specializes in educational books, products, clothing and services.
Lynn Meadows Discover Center www.lmdc.org
10Book Club: The Stranger in the Woods by
Michael Finkel
Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.
The Greenhouse on Porter 228.238.5680
10-14
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Tennessee Smokies
The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, take on the Tennessee Smokies. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com starting at $11. MGM Park, Biloxi
228.233.3465
11 Jamey Johnson Eleven-time Grammy-
nominated singer- songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of
the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards. Concert begins at 8 p.m. with tickets from $34.
IP Casino Resort & Spa 228.436.3000
12 Kindred Spirits: a WAMA Celebration
of the Fine Arts
Join the Walter Anderson Museum of Art for a reading and book signing with Johnnie Bernhard, Kendall Dunkelburg, Leif Anderson and Kim Davis. Welcome and introduction by John Anderson. Event takes place at 7 p.m.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art 228.872.3164 www.walterandersonmuseum.org
12 Summer Comedy Jam Featuring Michael
Blackson with guests Famous Amos, Scott Haynes
(Comedian Whodi), Boris Rillos Johnson, and Cornelius White. Hosted by DC Young Fly. Event begins at 8:30 p.m. with tickets starting at $35. Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
228.594.3700
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