Arts & Culture

Infinity Science Center and USM join forces to foster STEM education excellence

Submitted by WLOX News on Thursday, February 14th, 8:03 pm

Hancock County, MS….Board members of INFINITY Science Center and representatives of the University of Southern Mississippi will be signing a memorandum of understanding on Friday, February 15th, at 1 pm beginning a unique educational partnership.

The two institutions are joining forces to ramp up educational opportunities at INFINITY, the new $30 million state-of-the-art Science Center that opened in Hancock County just last year. INFINITY is one of only nine NASA Visitors Centers in the country.

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MDMR Seeks Entries for 2013 Marine Calendar Art Contest

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012, 3:47pm

MDMR Seeks Entries for 2013 Marine Calendar Art Contest

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources:

In an effort to generate an interest in our coastal resources and to promote the awareness of their value, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is holding its 12th annual student art contest for third- through sixth-graders in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties. The contest kicked off Sept. 3 and the Oct. 15 entry deadline is quickly approaching. The MDMR would like to encourage all third- through sixth-grade students to participate.

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Diamondhead Arts and Crafts festival this Saturday and Sunday

Submitted by WLOX News on Wednesday, September 12th, 11:55 am

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28th Annual Diamondhead Arts and Crafts Show

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Monday, September 3rd, 2012, 12:03pm

Mark your calendars for the 28th Annual Diamondhead Arts and Crafts Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 15 from 9:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Call the Diamondhead POA for details: 228-255-1900.

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August second Saturday sizzles this weekend

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 10:27am

August second Saturday sizzles this weekend

Hancock County Chamber of Commerce:

Summer may be winding down, but Old Town Bay St. Louis will sizzle with action during the Second Saturday Artwalk, August 11th. From 4 – 8pm, galleries, cafes and boutiques will be hosting open houses, restaurants will be serving up coastal cuisine, and several live music performances will keep toes tapping through the evening.

Coast fashionistas will be thrilled to learn about new shopping options in Old Town. The iconic French Quarter resort-wear store California Drawstrings, is opening a satellite location in Bay St.