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Events for the Week of Oct 25th - Oct 31st

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
WCU Chorale Concert Sunday, October 25th, 2009 - 3:00 pm The William Carey Chrorale Department will host a free concert at Smith Auditorium located in the Thomas Fine Arts Center on William Carey University campus. For more information call 601.318.6175.
Monday, October 26th, 2009
The Meade Family Art Exhibit Monday, October 26th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Experience an art exhibit displaying the works of the Meade Family. The Hattiesburg Arts Council is sponsoring this exhibit. For more information contact Patty Hall at 601.583.6005.
The Meade Family Art Exhibit Monday, October 26th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Monday, October 26th, 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.
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Monday, October 26th, 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.
Zoo Boo Monday, October 26th, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bring the entire family out to the 20th Annual Zoo Boo. Zoo Boo is a week of fun activities taking place at the Kamper Park and Zoo. With an admission price of only $3.00 per person each person will receive a coupon for a free Raising Cane's kids meal. Hattiesburg Zoological Society members will be admitted in for $2/person.  Hotdogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, and other concessions will be available for purchase. There will be train and carousel rides for only $2. For more information call the zoo at 601.545.4576.
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Fair of Forrest County Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 - Call For Times Mitchell Brothers Amusements will provide a great mix of rides for all ages in the introduction of the Fair of Forrest County’s BRAND NEW MIDWAY. The 2009 Fair will feature new, larger rides for teenagers and adults and an entire section of rides dedicated to children. Other Fair attractions will include games on the midway, music concerts, outdoor music stages, skateboarding demonstrations, Scales & Tails (a reptile and amphibian exhibit), a petting zoo, a coloring contest, pony rides and much more. Fundraising efforts are always part of the slate. The Fair will be held at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center.  For more information, call 601.583.7500 or visit www.forrestcountycenter.com. 
The Meade Family Art Exhibit Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Tuesday, October 27th, 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 27th, 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.
Zoo Boo Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bring the entire family out to the 20th Annual Zoo Boo. Zoo Boo is a week of fun activities taking place at the Kamper Park and Zoo. With an admission price of only $3.00 per person each person will receive a coupon for a free Raising Cane's kids meal. Hattiesburg Zoological Society members will be admitted in for $2/person.  Hotdogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, and other concessions will be available for purchase. There will be train and carousel rides for only $2. For more information call the zoo at 601.545.4576.
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Fair of Forrest County Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 - Call For Times Mitchell Brothers Amusements will provide a great mix of rides for all ages in the introduction of the Fair of Forrest County’s BRAND NEW MIDWAY. The 2009 Fair will feature new, larger rides for teenagers and adults and an entire section of rides dedicated to children. Other Fair attractions will include games on the midway, music concerts, outdoor music stages, skateboarding demonstrations, Scales & Tails (a reptile and amphibian exhibit), a petting zoo, a coloring contest, pony rides and much more. Fundraising efforts are always part of the slate. The Fair will be held at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center.  For more information, call 601.583.7500 or visit www.forrestcountycenter.com. 
The Meade Family Art Exhibit Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Kat Fitzpatrick Art Exhibit Wednesday, October 28th, 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 28th, 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.
Zoo Boo Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bring the entire family out to the 20th Annual Zoo Boo. Zoo Boo is a week of fun activities taking place at the Kamper Park and Zoo. With an admission price of only $3.00 per person each person will receive a coupon for a free Raising Cane's kids meal. Hattiesburg Zoological Society members will be admitted in for $2/person.  Hotdogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, and other concessions will be available for purchase. There will be train and carousel rides for only $2. For more information call the zoo at 601.545.4576.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Fair of Forrest County Thursday, October 29th, 2009 - Call For Times Mitchell Brothers Amusements will provide a great mix of rides for all ages in the introduction of the Fair of Forrest County’s BRAND NEW MIDWAY. The 2009 Fair will feature new, larger rides for teenagers and adults and an entire section of rides dedicated to children. Other Fair attractions will include games on the midway, music concerts, outdoor music stages, skateboarding demonstrations, Scales & Tails (a reptile and amphibian exhibit), a petting zoo, a coloring contest, pony rides and much more. Fundraising efforts are always part of the slate. The Fair will be held at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center.  For more information, call 601.583.7500 or visit www.forrestcountycenter.com. 
The Meade Family Art Exhibit Thursday, October 29th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Concert Series Thursday, October 29th, 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 29th, 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 29th, 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 29th, 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.
Zoo Boo Thursday, October 29th, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bring the entire family out to the 20th Annual Zoo Boo. Zoo Boo is a week of fun activities taking place at the Kamper Park and Zoo. With an admission price of only $3.00 per person each person will receive a coupon for a free Raising Cane's kids meal. Hattiesburg Zoological Society members will be admitted in for $2/person.  Hotdogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, and other concessions will be available for purchase. There will be train and carousel rides for only $2. For more information call the zoo at 601.545.4576.
USM Wind Ensemble Thursday, October 29th, 2009 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Admission is free.
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Fair of Forrest County Friday, October 30th, 2009 - Call For Times Mitchell Brothers Amusements will provide a great mix of rides for all ages in the introduction of the Fair of Forrest County’s BRAND NEW MIDWAY. The 2009 Fair will feature new, larger rides for teenagers and adults and an entire section of rides dedicated to children. Other Fair attractions will include games on the midway, music concerts, outdoor music stages, skateboarding demonstrations, Scales & Tails (a reptile and amphibian exhibit), a petting zoo, a coloring contest, pony rides and much more. Fundraising efforts are always part of the slate. The Fair will be held at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center.  For more information, call 601.583.7500 or visit www.forrestcountycenter.com. 
The Meade Family Art Exhibit Friday, October 30th, 2009 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sculpture in Bronze Exhibit Friday, October 30th, 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 30th, 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.

Zoo Boo Friday, October 30th, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bring the entire family out to the 20th Annual Zoo Boo. Zoo Boo is a week of fun activities taking place at the Kamper Park and Zoo. With an admission price of only $3.00 per person each person will receive a coupon for a free Raising Cane's kids meal. Hattiesburg Zoological Society members will be admitted in for $2/person.  Hotdogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, and other concessions will be available for purchase. There will be train and carousel rides for only $2. For more information call the zoo at 601.545.4576.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Friday, October 30th, 2009 - 8:00 pm Let's do the timewarp again!!! With a jump to the left and a step to the right, the Saenger tradition returns for another sell out. You wear the costumes, we'll provide the props. Admission is $10. Call 601.584.4888 or visit www.hattiesburgsaenger.com for more information.  
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Fair of Forrest County Saturday, October 31st, 2009 - Call For Times Mitchell Brothers Amusements will provide a great mix of rides for all ages in the introduction of the Fair of Forrest County’s BRAND NEW MIDWAY. The 2009 Fair will feature new, larger rides for teenagers and adults and an entire section of rides dedicated to children. Other Fair attractions will include games on the midway, music concerts, outdoor music stages, skateboarding demonstrations, Scales & Tails (a reptile and amphibian exhibit), a petting zoo, a coloring contest, pony rides and much more. Fundraising efforts are always part of the slate. The Fair will be held at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center.  For more information, call 601.583.7500 or visit www.forrestcountycenter.com. 
Zoo Boo Saturday, October 31st, 2009 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bring the entire family out to the 20th Annual Zoo Boo. Zoo Boo is a week of fun activities taking place at the Kamper Park and Zoo. With an admission price of only $3.00 per person each person will receive a coupon for a free Raising Cane's kids meal. Hattiesburg Zoological Society members will be admitted in for $2/person.  Hotdogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, and other concessions will be available for purchase. There will be train and carousel rides for only $2. For more information call the zoo at 601.545.4576.