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Events for the Week of Oct 11th - Oct 17th

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Monday, October 12th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kat Fitzpatrick, A Mississippi native, will have her work on display in the Lucile Parker Gallery on the campus of William Carey University. For more information call 601.318.6192.
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Monday, October 12th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Ben Watts exhibit entitled Sculptures in Bronze will be on display at the Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art on the campus of William Carey University. The exhibit will feature western themes, animals and historic figures. He has works installed throughout the state including a life size Coach Dobie Holden at Pearl River Community College, a golden eagle at the University of Southern Mississippi Ogletree Alumni House, a life size John Wesley at Millsaps College, and a piece for Bass Pro Shops. Admission is free. For more information call 601.318.6148.
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
USM Museum of Art : American Masters of the MS Gulf Coast Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a traveling exhibition organized by the Mississippi Arts Commission. The exhibit features four of Mississippi's most acclaimed artists: George Ohr, Dusti Bonge, Walter Anderson and Richmond Barthe. For more  information visit www.usm.edu.
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kat Fitzpatrick, A Mississippi native, will have her work on display in the Lucile Parker Gallery on the campus of William Carey University. For more information call 601.318.6192.
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Ben Watts exhibit entitled Sculptures in Bronze will be on display at the Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art on the campus of William Carey University. The exhibit will feature western themes, animals and historic figures. He has works installed throughout the state including a life size Coach Dobie Holden at Pearl River Community College, a golden eagle at the University of Southern Mississippi Ogletree Alumni House, a life size John Wesley at Millsaps College, and a piece for Bass Pro Shops. Admission is free. For more information call 601.318.6148.
Southern Miss Jazz Sextet Reunion Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Members of the original 1999 Jazz Sextet return from their professional music careers to join the current group and School of Music faculty in an evening not to be missed!
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
USM Museum of Art : American Masters of the MS Gulf Coast Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a traveling exhibition organized by the Mississippi Arts Commission. The exhibit features four of Mississippi's most acclaimed artists: George Ohr, Dusti Bonge, Walter Anderson and Richmond Barthe. For more  information visit www.usm.edu.
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kat Fitzpatrick, A Mississippi native, will have her work on display in the Lucile Parker Gallery on the campus of William Carey University. For more information call 601.318.6192.
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Ben Watts exhibit entitled Sculptures in Bronze will be on display at the Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art on the campus of William Carey University. The exhibit will feature western themes, animals and historic figures. He has works installed throughout the state including a life size Coach Dobie Holden at Pearl River Community College, a golden eagle at the University of Southern Mississippi Ogletree Alumni House, a life size John Wesley at Millsaps College, and a piece for Bass Pro Shops. Admission is free. For more information call 601.318.6148.
Alexander Russakovsky (cello) USM Faculty Recital Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 - 6:00 pm - 7:20 pm Admission is free.
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
USM Museum of Art : American Masters of the MS Gulf Coast Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a traveling exhibition organized by the Mississippi Arts Commission. The exhibit features four of Mississippi's most acclaimed artists: George Ohr, Dusti Bonge, Walter Anderson and Richmond Barthe. For more  information visit www.usm.edu.
Brown Bag Concert Series Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm If you're looking for a special way to spend your lunch break come out to the Fountain Park near City Hall located in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg to enjoy live music. Lunches will be available for purchase. For more information call 601.583.6005.
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kat Fitzpatrick, A Mississippi native, will have her work on display in the Lucile Parker Gallery on the campus of William Carey University. For more information call 601.318.6192.
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Ben Watts exhibit entitled Sculptures in Bronze will be on display at the Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art on the campus of William Carey University. The exhibit will feature western themes, animals and historic figures. He has works installed throughout the state including a life size Coach Dobie Holden at Pearl River Community College, a golden eagle at the University of Southern Mississippi Ogletree Alumni House, a life size John Wesley at Millsaps College, and a piece for Bass Pro Shops. Admission is free. For more information call 601.318.6148.
Pine Belt Farmer's Market Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Come out each Thursday in the Town Square Park in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg for an opportunity to listen to live music while picking up locally grown produce. The Market is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 601.583.4329 for more information or visit www.downtownhattiesburg.com.
Southern Miss Chamber Singers Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Admission is free.
WCU presents "The Robber Bridegroom" Thursday, October 15th, 2009 - 7:30 pm The Robber Bridegroom is a southern folk tale set in Mississippi and tells how a young woman falls in love with her kidnapper. The production will take place in the O.L. Quave Theatre on the campus of the William Carey University. Call 601.318.6218 for reservations.
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Friday, October 16th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kat Fitzpatrick, A Mississippi native, will have her work on display in the Lucile Parker Gallery on the campus of William Carey University. For more information call 601.318.6192.
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Friday, October 16th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Ben Watts exhibit entitled Sculptures in Bronze will be on display at the Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art on the campus of William Carey University. The exhibit will feature western themes, animals and historic figures. He has works installed throughout the state including a life size Coach Dobie Holden at Pearl River Community College, a golden eagle at the University of Southern Mississippi Ogletree Alumni House, a life size John Wesley at Millsaps College, and a piece for Bass Pro Shops. Admission is free. For more information call 601.318.6148.
Live @ Five Friday, October 16th, 2009 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come out to the Town Square Park in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg for an evening filled with music, food and fun for all ages. Live @ Five is a free concert series that takes place every Friday evening October. The event takes place in Downtown Hattiesburg at Town Square Park from 5pm - 9pm. Food is sold by local restaurants and beverages by Sacred Heart School. For more information call 601.583.4329 or visit www.downtownhattiesburg.com.

Mendelssohn Festival Friday, October 16th, 2009 - 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm Admission is free.
WCU presents "The Robber Bridegroom" Friday, October 16th, 2009 - 7:30 pm The Robber Bridegroom is a southern folk tale set in Mississippi and tells how a young woman falls in love with her kidnapper. The production will take place in the O.L. Quave Theatre on the campus of the William Carey University. Call 601.318.6218 for reservations.
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
USM vs Memphis Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - All Day Join the University of Southern Mississippi and the Golden Eagle Football Team as they defend their turf. Come out to the Rock and help cheer the Golden Eagles to victory. Join thousands of USM fans as they tailgate and more.  Visit www.southernmiss.com or call 1.800.844.TICK for ticket information.
Kevin Johnson Ventriloquist Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - 2:00 pm Do you need a laugh? Come out to the Saenger Theater located in Downtown Hattiesburg for a first class act performed by Ventriliquist, Kevin Johnson. The entire family is invited to help celebrate the Saenger's 80th Birthday Party. Kevin has performed on The David Letterman Show and America's Got Talent. Admission is $10. For more information call 601.584.4888 or go to www.hattiesburgsaenger.com. Children will enjoy birthday hats and cupcakes.
Mendelssohn Festival Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm Admission is free.
WCU presents "The Robber Bridegroom" Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - 7:30 pm The Robber Bridegroom is a southern folk tale set in Mississippi and tells how a young woman falls in love with her kidnapper. The production will take place in the O.L. Quave Theatre on the campus of the William Carey University. Call 601.318.6218 for reservations.
Mendelssohn Festival Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm Admission is free.