Jimmy Mack's "MGC News" - A newsletter for visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coast -
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All the fun at Ocean Club at Biloxi: Gulfport, Gulf Shore, Beaches, Beach, Boat, Boating, Casino, Deep Sea Fishing, Mississippi, Beachfront, Sand, Condo, Condominium, Condotel, Entertainment, Shows, Vacation, Rental,
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Imperial Palace, Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville, Grand Casino, Keesler Lodging, Homeaway, VRBO, Waterfront, Gulf Coast, Motel, Ocean
"When the Sun Goes Down Here, We're Just Gettin' Started!" TM
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GULF ISLANDS WATER PARK Every Day
Featuring Horn Island Blaster, Lil' Pelican's Bay, Waveland Wavepool,
Lazy Pearl River! Free Parking, Free Tubes and More!
Times: Call for park times! Location: On I-10 (exit Hwy 49 North) Gulfport Phone: (228) 328-1266
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1st ANNUAL MS GULF COAST BIKE FEST July 1-5
Join in the fun - a motorcycle festival for all bike enthusiasts! All brands of motorcycles welcome, whether it is a Harley Davidson,
Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph or any other type of bike - all enthusiasts are welcome regardless if they ride a bike or not! The event
hub will be located on Highway 90, between the Alabama & Louisiana state lines! Each city will host a designated area for vendors,
entertainment and more! Live entertainment throughout the week, charity motorcycle runs and more! Over 25,000 motorcycles
converge on the coast! Keep Checking back for more details!
Location: Highway 90 - Alabama State Line - Louisiana State Line! Phone: (228) 297-0256
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60th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI DEEP SEA FISHING RODEO July 3-6
Competitive fishing and almost continuous entertainment. Featured are the tons of fish on display, caught by the contestants, and
the beauty pageant of the Royal Queen and Princesses.
Salt water fish include amberjack, barracuda, black drum, black fish, bonita, dolphin, flounder, gar, grouper, jack crevalle, king
mackerel, lemon fish, red fish, red snapper, shark, spanish mackerel, speckled trout, sting ray, tarpon, tuna and wahoo. Freshwater
fish include blue gill perch, catfish, crappie, green trout, shellcracker perch, and striped bass. 1st and 2nd place winners received
a trophy, a hat, and a prize. All prizes will be given from the rodeo stage beginning at 7pm on the closing day.
Times: 12 Noon Location: J.L Scott Marine Center Lot on Highway 90 - Next to Isle of Capri Casino! Phone: (228) 863-2713
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BILOXI’S 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY July 4
City of Biloxi's annual Fireworks Display over the Mississippi Sound from Deer Island!
Times: 9pm Location: Biloxi Town Green, Highway 90, Biloxi Phone: (228) 617-3112
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GULFPORT "FIRE IN THE SKY FREEDOM FEST" 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with activities for the family hosted by the City of Gulfport Leisure Services Department! The event will
include kid-friendly fun & games and a fireworks display!
Times: Fireworks will begin @ 8:45pm Location: Jones Park, Highway 90, Gulfport Phone: (228) 831-0701
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OCEAN SPRINGS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION July 4
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and come enjoy the fireworks at the former park site of Fort Maurepas on Front Beach! Held in
conjunction with Ocean Springs Music Fest!
Times: 9pm Location: Front Beach, Ocean Springs Phone: (228) 875-8665
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PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO July 4-5
This entertaining duo have been making music together since the late 1970s and their longstanding working relationship has paid off
with outstanding hits - performed live!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8pm Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
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CPR FEST 12 July 5
Join us for a bonanza of bands! Sponsored by 97.9 CPR!
Times: Call for ticket prices & times Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 594-3700 or (228) 388-2001
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RINGO STARR July 5
The former drummer of The Beatles performs live! Times: 8pm
Location: Beau Rivage Theatre, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (888) 567-6667 or (228) 386-7111
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DEAN NAPOLITANO July 7
This stand-up comic, best noted from HBO & Comedy Central performs live! Born in New York and raised in the South, Dean brings
his own unique views on family life and humor in everyday situations!
Times: 7pm Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - VIBE, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
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EDWIN MCCAIN July 7
“The Kiss,” “Welcome to Struggleville,” “Lost in America,” and more... - performed live, with special guest Williams Riley Band!
Times: 9pm Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Cafe, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
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KOOL & THE GANG July 11
Performing “Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, la, la, La),” “Ladies Night, Cherish,” and more! Times: 8pm
Location: Island View Casino Resort, 3300 West Beach Blvd, Gulfport – Casino Grounds Phone: (877) 774-8439 or (228) 314-2100
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TONY ORLANDO July 11
Performing “Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree, Knock Three Times, Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose.
Times: Doors open @ 6pm, Showtime @ 8pm Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
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KIM HARRISON July 14
This stand-up comic, best noted from FOX & Nickelodeon's Funniest Mom in America - performs live! Kim combines music and
comedy and the end result is "A Variety Show from a Broad!” With Special Guest Big Daddy Will!
Times: 7pm Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - VIBE, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
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JOAN RIVERS July 18
Comedian, actor, and celebrity talk show host - performs live! Times: 8pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
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JAY LENO July 19
The Tonight Show host & comedian performs live!
Times: 7pm & 9:30pm Location: Beau Rivage Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
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IAN GUTOSKI July 21
This stand-up comic, best noted from FOX & National Lampoon's ROBDOC - performs live! Ian uses his freakishly tall body to help
paint mental pictures to go along with his creative stories which brings the audiences to their knee” With Special Guest Carmen
Vallone! Times: 7pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - VIBE, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
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2nd ANNUAL GULF COAST SPEARFISH OPEN July 24-26
Open to SCUBA Divers and Freedivers! Early entry fee includes Tournament T-Shirt and Free Food @ Captain’s Meeting, Saturday and
Sunday Weigh-In & Award Ceremony! Categories Include Red Snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, Mangrove, Trigger, Sheepshead and
Grouper! Cash & prizes awarded! Tournament hosted by The Dive Shop! Phone: (228) 392-7830
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AIR SUPPLY July 25
Performing “Every Woman in the World,” “Lost in Love,” “Keeping the Love Alive,” and more!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8pm Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
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ANITA BAKER July 26
Performing “Sweet Love,” “Ain't No Need to Worry,” “No More Tears,” and more! Times: 8pm
Location: Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
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BLOOD & SAND V July 26
The hottest event going today - Ultimate Fighting!! Fight Force International is bringing it to Biloxi's Beachfront! Throw in some Cold
Budweiser, Hot Ring Girls & Smokin Cocktail Waitresses! Get your tables early for this one!
Times: Doors Open 6pm; Action Begins 7pm Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 669-8700 or (228) 424-6589
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RICKY REYES July 28
This stand-up comic, best noted from Comedy Central's Lounge Lizards - performs live! Born in Cleveland and raised in New York City,
Ricky brings a likeable quality to the stage that puts the audience immediately at ease. Growing up in a family of five kids, Ricky
wore many hand-me-downs. This may not seem unusual, but the difference was that he had four sisters! Times: 7pm
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - VIBE, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi Phone: (877) 877-6256 or 374-7625
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14th ANNUAL CARL LEGETT MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT July 31 - August 3
Fishing tournament with the proceeds going to local charities. Anglers compete for cash prizes! Hosted by the Home Builders
Association of the Mississippi Coast!
July 31st - Registration & Kick off party for entrants @ 6-9pm; Tournament begins August 1st!
Location: Point Cadet Marina, (Behind Isle of Capri Casino Resort), Biloxi Phone: (228) 323-4171 or (228) 896-7646
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AL GREEN August 1
“You Ought to Be With Me,” “Let's Get Married,” “Full of Fire,” and more - performed live!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8pm Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
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DEF LEPPARD August 3
Performs “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Gods of War, Rocket,” and more live! Tickets on sale May 17th! Phone: (228) 594-3704
Times: Call for performance times Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
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Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and 26 miles of scenic coastal beaches, visitors can enjoy:
- World-class golf
courses
- Championship deep-
sea fishing
- Artistic and
historical museums
- 5-Star Dining
- 24-hour gaming
casinos
Whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or an adventure- filled vacation, change your pace and visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
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Events Schedule - July 2008
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Military discount. 10% off for all active and retired military personnel. "Thank you!"
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