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CommunityCommunity CalendarCalendar May 2014 The City of Biloxi publishes Clay Babies – Studio Activities at the Ohr-O’Keefe ... May 1 - Two Sessions/$10 per child. Come this monthly calendar of make handprint plates for mothers and grandmothers. Ages 3-7. Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Details, 228-374-5547. public events. If you need Mudslingers Date Night – Studio Activities at the Ohr-O’keefe ... May 1 - Get messy and throw more information about an some pots! 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Details, 228-374-5547. event, contact information is Thursdays in May - The City of Biloxi, Biloxi Bay Chamber, Biloxi Main Street, Biloxi Public Schools, The included with each listing. Biloxi Local History and Genealogy Library (Harrison County Library System) and the University of Events are subject to change or Southern Mississippi History Department produce these events each year in celebration of National cancellation. Preservation Month. Details, 228-435-6339 • May 1 – 5:30-7 p.m. Discover the history and beauty of Cedar Lake Island If you have an item to • May 8 – 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music On The Bay – The Old Brick House submit, information is due • May 15 – 1-3 p.m. Biloxi Schools Open First School District Museum in the State of Mississippi by the 10th of the month. • May 22 – 5:30-7 p.m. Myths, Legends and Bold Faced Lies at the Biloxi Visitors Center Send it by e-mail • May 29 – 5:30-7 p.m. Keesler: As Biloxi As Boiled Shrimp & Barq’s ([email protected]), The Sunshine Boys - Presented by Center Stage ... May 1-4 - $16 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, by fax (435-6248) or by students & active military. Center Stage Theater. Details, 228-388-6258. regular mail to Downtown Be A Hero 5K Run Walk Run ... May 2-3 - Dressed in Superhero costumes, the runners will race a Services, City of Biloxi, P.O. USTA timed 5K course through downtown Biloxi, while children ages 12 and under will race a 1K, fun run course. Kick Off - Friday, 5:30pm-7:30pm; Registration - Saturday, 8 a.m. Biloxi Town Green. Details, Box 429, Biloxi, MS 39533. 228-575-8691. The city reserves the right 5th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Charity Motorcycle Event ... May 3 - Activities include an escorted to edit listings. ride, vendor booths, food, silent auction & more. All brands of motorcycles welcome, whether it is a Harley Davidson, Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph or any other type of bike. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MS Coast Harley This calendar and all city Davidson. Details, 228-388-8700. publications are available in E Bomb Triathlon ... May 3 - A mini sprint triathlon for beginners. USAT Retro Series 200 yard pool alternative formats for the swim, 10 mile bike and 5k run. Proceeds benefit the Run-N-Tri Company Student Athlete Triathlon disabled. Call 435-6339 or Scholarship. Race starts at 8 a.m. Tradition. Details, 228-604-2227. e-mail [email protected]. Firecracker Kids Triathlon ... May 3 - This event will challenge kids (ages 6-12) to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highly supportive and motivating community environment. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Run-N-Tri Company Student Athlete Triathlon Scholarship. Race starts at 8 a.m. Tradition. Details, 228-604-2227. Inaugural Puttin’ for Patriots ... May 4 - Benefitting Wreaths For Biloxi National Cemetery. Enjoy a day of fun with the family for a great cause. Door prizes to be given away each hour. Sponsored by Riemann Family Funeral Homes. $10 per person. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Big Play Family Fun Center. Details, 228-669-1289. Annual Spring Festival ... May 4 - Games including jumping tent, super slide, pony rides,etc. Entertainment: bands, karaoke, kids talent show, clowns. Outside vendors including fruit & vegetables, herbs, ice cream, collectibles, artwork, etc. Food & Concession featuring fish dinners, pizza and baked goods; Churchwide Rummage/Yard Sale; silent auction; cake walk and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. GC Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Details, 228-355-8611. Pro Wrestling at The Salvation Army Kroc Center ... May 4 - Pro Wrestling LIVE at The Salvation Army Kroc Center! See John Saxon vs. Wade Garret and Stan "The Man" Sweetan vs. Minotaur. Don't miss the Biloxi street fight between Tiffany and Brittany and lots more. Come early for a meet and greet with Rod Price and John Saxon. 6 p.m. KROC Center. Details, 228-207-1218. Hiller Park Carnival ... May 9-11 - Come one, Come All! Family fun for all. Bring mom and the family to celebrate Mother's Day. Enjoy food, carnival rides, craft booths, Mother-daughter Look-a-Like contest, games, prizes & entertainment. Revitalization fundraiser for Hiller Park. Join Main Street Biloxi and be Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Hiller Park Softball Fields. Details, 228-388-7170. a part of making downtown Mudslingers Brunch – Studio Activities at the Ohr O’Keefe ... May 10 - $25 per person. Bring great again. donuts and we’ll make the coffee. Great for groups of friends. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Details, 228-374-5547. 228-435-6339 Spectrum Painting Workshop with Vernon Reinike ... May 10 - This workshop utilizes a 12 color Fax: 228-435-6248 "Spectrum Palette" prepared from seven basic colors. Participating artists will also learn the use of Email: [email protected] inexpensive and easy-to-acquire materials. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.mainstreetbiloxi.com Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Details, 228-374-5547. Annual Honoring Our Veterans Car Show ... May 10 - Great Oldies music, 50/50 pot and games. Top 35 Awards plus VA Directors choice, VA Residents pick, and people’s choice. Dash plaques for all vehicles. All proceeds go to the Biloxi VA Recreational Department. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Biloxi Casinos! Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Details, 228-392-6134. 2nd Annual Uncorked & Uncapped Wine & Beer Tasting ... May 10 - Fundraising event Beau Rivage featuring wine tasting with red and white wines handpicked by a local sommelier, domestic and • Sara Evans – May 17, 8 p.m. international beer, delicious food from local restaurants, music, & silent auction! 6-9 p.m. NBVM Sacred Heart Center. Details, 228-374-1717 or 228-238-6419. • Jo Dee Messina – May 23, 8 p.m. International Spring Festival... May 16-18 - Featuring carnival rides, international food booths, • Chicago – May 30, 8 p.m. snacks, drinks, the desert parlor, ice cream and the cake wheel. Children's games & activities! (888) 566-7469, www.beaurivage.com Live entertainment all weekend long. Browse the book, plant & huge yard sale, along with over 50 vendors selling arts & crafts! Sunday activities feature an antique car show, 5K Rac, drawing Hard Rock for the $2000 raffle, silent auction and ending the festival with the eagerly awaited $15,000 drawdown. Arm bands for carnival rides available Friday, 5-8 p.m. & Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Our Lady • Uncle Kracker – May 2, 8 p.m. of Fatima. Details, 228-388-3887 . • Craig Campbell – May 3, 8 p.m. Heart Ball ... May 16 - An elegant evening featuring a silent and live auction, reception, dinner • James Blunt – May 9, 8 p.m. & dancing. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. 6-10 p.m. • Doobie Brothers – May 10, 8 p.m. Golden Nugget Biloxi. Details, 228-604-5315. • Taste of Home Cooking School by Rod Moorhead Clay Workshop / Pit Fire on the Beach ... May 17 - Participants can observe Moorhead in action and also fire a piece of their own. See Moorhead's exhibition, as well as Bedding Plus – May 15, 7 p.m. exhibitions in the other galleries. Lunch provided. Please bring a bisque piece of pottery to • Josh Turner – May 16, 6:30 p.m. include in the firing. 10-5 p.m. Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Details, 228-374-5547. • Staind – May 23, 8 p.m. Blood & Sand XIV ... May 17 - Grab a seat ringside and enjoy the blow-by-blow action as • Earl Thomas Conley – May 24, 8 p.m. fighters compete for the title & prize money! Hosted by Fight Force International. 6:30 p.m. • Diamond Rio – May 31, 8 p.m. Gruich Community Center. Details, 228-669-8700 or 228-424-6589. Center Stage Theatre Arts and Craft Show ... May 17 - What better way to spend the day than (228) 877-6256, www.hardrockbiloxi.com at our 1st Annual Arts and Crafts Show. Enjoy lots of arts, crafts, activities and delicious food from vendors. The kids will have as much fun as the parents. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Center Stage Theatre. IP Casino Resort Spa Details, 228-297-1749. • Dana Carvey – May 3, 8 p.m. 19th Annual Gulf Coast Wooden Boat Show ... May 17-18 - Join us as we applaud historic, • The Temptations & Four Tops – antique, classic and contemporary wooden boats at the largest gathering of watercraft on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Featuring exhibits, demonstrations, music, children's activities, food, May 9, 8 p.m. contests & prizes! Sailing times: 11 a.m., 1p.m., 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. daily for a discounted cost of • Asian Show – May 11, 9 p.m. only $10 person during the event. Schooner Pier Complex. Details, 228-435-6320. • Hank Williams Jr – May 24, 8 p.m. Bike Biloxi ... May 20 - Enjoy a 6.75-mile bike ride throughout downtown Biloxi! Stop along the • Joan Rivers – May 31, 8 p.m. way and enjoy a bite at anyone of the great places along the route.