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Hattiesburg to Host 8th Annual Renaissance Festival Feb. 25-25

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ourmshome.com – Judy Smith – 2024-02-23 09:45:37

SUMMARY: The 8th annual Renaissance Fest in Hattiesburg is set for Feb. 24-25 at the Hattiesburg Zoo, marking the beginning of the Spring season for the zoo and Hub City. The event promises immersive Renaissance era activities for the entire family, including Shakespearean plays, animal encounters, knight-earning challenges, and various interactive stations teaching medieval crafts and skills. The Oak Grove Archery Team will offer archery lessons, and quests for knighthood involve arts, crafts, and defense mastery. Participants can enjoy exotic zoo animals, Pokémon Go! activities, period-appropriate music, plays, and roaming performers like “larpers” showcasing swordplay. The festival features authentic Renaissance attire encouragement, medieval-themed food and drinks, and crafts like candle and butter making. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for children, with annual passes accepted and separate tickets required for certain attractions.

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Southern Miss to Host Week of Free Band Concerts for the Whole Family

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ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2025-04-28 15:04:00

SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi’s Bands Department will host a week of free concerts starting April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off with the Symphonic Winds, as Dr. Colin McKenzie concludes his conducting role to focus on directing the School of Music. Subsequent events feature the University Band and Hattiesburg Concert Band on April 27, and a joint performance with the Sumrall High School Concert Band on April 29. The final concert on May 1 will showcase the Wind Ensemble and include a new symphony and “Lord of the Rings” by Johan de Meij, celebrating McKenzie’s musical journey.

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The History of a Favorite Food, Pizza

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2025-04-27 11:39:00

SUMMARY: Pizza, a beloved global dish, traces its origins to flatbread in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The modern version emerged in a Jewish community in southern Italy, where leftovers were placed on flatbread, later becoming popular in the U.S. through Italian immigrants in the late 1800s. American pizza differs from its Italian counterpart with a thicker crust, more sauce, and varied toppings. In the 1960s, pizza kits and chain restaurants like Pizza Hut helped popularize pizza in America. Homemade pizza is simple yet time-consuming, requiring basic ingredients, or premade crusts for convenience, with endless topping options.

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Share the Story of Mississippi

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-04-24 08:30:00

SUMMARY: The author shares a deep love for Mississippi’s history, which was reignited during a family trip along the Natchez Trace with a grandchild. They enjoyed the state’s natural beauty while discussing local flora and the etymology of place names, many derived from Mississippi’s Indigenous tribes. The grandmother eagerly shared the origins of various towns, emphasizing names linked to nature, historical figures, or notable stories. She highlighted the importance of preserving and passing on history to future generations, challenging readers to learn the stories of their own cherished places, reminding them that history enriches our understanding of the present.

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