Gulfport’s Get Rescued Fills the Streets
The 16th-annual Gulfport’s Get Rescued street fair and pet adoption event on Saturday, February 22 featured 49 non-profit rescue groups and pet-themed vendors
Arts
‘Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler’ in Gulfport
“Let the good times roll,” in French could be heard throughout the crowd that gathered for the inaugural Mardi Gras celebration in Gulfport on Friday, February 21
FUMC Fires Up the Smoker
Attendees were in hog heaven at the barbecue dinner prepared by Master Kansas City Barbecue Society competitor and judge John “Ribdog” Verville
Florida: Where Pride Doesn’t End
Gulfport’s Peace, Love and Pride Festival was host to new and long-standing supporters of the local LGBTQ community on February 16
Swinging to the SPC Jazz Ensemble
The free concert was held in the Music Center on the college’s Gibbs campus on February 12
Looking for Love in Artsy Places
At this year’s Fine Arts Festival in Gulfport, we asked artists to tell us, “Which one of your pieces represents love to you and why?”
2Cool Art Show Entertains for 9th Year
Thirty-five widely diverse artists participated in PAVA’s free 9th-annual juried 2Cool Art Show at the Gulfport Casino February 1 and 2
StoryCorps Comes to Town
StoryCorps staff visited the Gulfport Public Library January 28 to 30 to capture the stories of 30 local people as part of a national award the facility received in 2019
Art Festival Beth-El Celebrates 47 Years
January 25 through 27, Art Festival Beth-El hosted their 47th annual invitational indoor and outdoor exhibit and sales of original work from artists all over the country
Abstract Art for Autism Opening
The Special Abilities Art Opening and Fundraiser, hosted by Studio Duvoe’s Abstract Art for Autism was held January 18 at the Gulfport Arts Center
Fishing You a Happy New Year
“Saltina,” Salty’s mascot, will help revelers ring in the New Year with her drop-from-a-pole at midnight on Wednesday, January 1
Trolley Carolers Sing Holiday Favorites
With songbooks, percussion instruments, holiday outfits and good cheer, Gulfport trolley riders caroled throughout the city on December 21