Saved Mural Restores Legends to Tierra Verde
The original mural from 1981 features Rosemary Clooney, Phyllis Diller, Milton Berle, Guy Lombardo and others
Arts
It’s Got Groove, It’s Got Meaning
Synchrony Arts Productions is not just an ordinary theater troupe. And last weekend they performed “Grease” at the Hickman in Gulfport
Gulfport Author in Good Company
Claire Kemp may not be as well-known as Hemingway, Updike or Oates, but her short story was published alongside these legends
Healing Through Art
The arts community turned out for One Beat, an LGBT and arts benefit for The Dru Project and victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
A Deluge of Geckos
Streets that had been flooded just a day before by Hurricane Hermine played host to thousands enjoying one of the city’s premier street fairs.
Hunt is on for Gulfport’s Second Poet Laureate
The call for submissions for the 2017 Gulfport poet laureate began this week. Any Gulfport resident over the age of 18 may enter.
LocalShops1 Opens First Storefront
“I want to get people thinking about buying and eating at locally and independently owned businesses,” says founder Ester Venouziou.
Wacky Sea Critters Descend on Gecko Ball
The event, one of several “gecko” events of the season, aimed at raised money for Gulfport Historical Society and First Florida Frontiers.
Local Businesses Honored at Vinoy
Local businesses and non-profits were recognized at the eighth annual LocalShops 1 Community Awards on August 14.
Gecko Crawl a Blast for All
The event, one of several gecko-themed activities celebrated in Gulfport in late summer, raised money for charity.
New Street Art Comes to Gulfport
Gulfport artist August Vernon is working on a large outdoor mural that will adorn Manatees on the Bay, formerly Spinnakers.
Geckos Emerge from the Sea
The seven gecko pieces will be displayed at various sites around Gulfport until the ball on August 27.
