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New this year at the Labor Day ART WALK 2023!

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www.ourmshome.com – John Dolan – 2023-08-30 15:02:04

SUMMARY: Ocean Springs is hosting the Labor Day Art Walk on September 2nd. The event will feature local artists showcasing their work, including paintings, pottery, glassware, and hand-crafted art. The tree-lined streets of Downtown Ocean Springs will be closed to cars to make room for the festival. In addition to the art walk, visitors can also check out the Ocean Springs Fresh Market, which opens at 9am and offers fresh produce, honey, and plants. There are also several newly opened or remodeled businesses in the area, including Murky Waters Blues & BBQ, LaFitte’s at Porter, and Kilwins Ocean Springs. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family.

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Hop on Over to a Mississippi State Park this Easter Season

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-04-16 17:02:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting families to enjoy Easter egg hunts across nine state parks. The Easter Bunny will visit parks including Cossar and Trace State Parks, where he recently hid eggs, and seven additional parks this weekend, April 18-19. The hunts will take place at Legion, Roosevelt, Percy Quin, Tombigbee, Paul B. Johnson, Lake Lincoln, and Hugh White State Parks. Dates and times vary, with some hunts requiring admission. The event offers a chance to enjoy Mississippi’s natural beauty while celebrating Easter. For details, visit the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website.

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The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art Gala Returns in Style at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

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ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2025-04-14 09:41:00

SUMMARY: The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s gala returns after a decade, celebrating its 25th anniversary with “5 Senses of Ohr” at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on April 26 from 7-10 PM. The event features vibrant costumes, a live auction, food by Chef Kristan Wade, and music from the Mississippi College Big Band. Artists will perform live art demonstrations, with pieces auctioned later. The evening will also highlight updates on the museum’s 2025 completion. The museum, designed by Frank Gehry, is a cultural hub offering diverse programs and community services on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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Food Chain Drama | Our Mississippi Home

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ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2025-04-12 09:00:00

SUMMARY: Naturalist Sharon Milligan witnessed a dramatic encounter at a pond where a Banded Water Snake captured a Two-toed Amphiuma by its tail. Knowing the snake’s determination, the outcome was clear: the amphiuma would soon be swallowed whole despite its ability to deliver a painful bite. Water snakes are equipped with flexible jaws to consume large prey. This encounter highlighted the amphiuma’s rarity, as they are nocturnal and primarily inhabit burrows. Both species sit at the top of their local aquatic food chains, with water snakes able to tackle larger prey than the amphibians. Sharon’s documentation enriches understanding of these creatures.

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