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My favorite week of the summer has finally arrived! This week marks the week when 29 of Mississippi’s finest young women compete on stage for the title of Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality 2010! Here in Hattiesburg our hospitality is always in season. What better place to host the annual Hospitality pageant than the one place in Mississippi known for its hallmark hospitality? Read the rest of this entry »

Run out of ideas for summer fun? How about a jog or a bike ride down one of Hattiesburg’s hidden treasures.. the Longleaf Trace? Hattiesburg is proud to be the home of Mississippi’s first and ONLY Rails-to-Trails Conservancy project. The 40 miles of trails offer a family friendly atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of our wonderful city.! Read the rest of this entry »

Get ready to be “Beguiled Again” with William Carey Dinner Theatre’s second musical interpretation this summer! If you missed the first presentation of the “Johnny Cash Musical,” don’t fret because the talented cast of William Carey Dinner Theatre is returning to the stage of the O.L Quave Theatre to give you another opportunity to enjoy a night of delicious food and award winning entertainment! Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that time of year again when the streets of Downtown Hattiesburg are filled with the soothing sounds of violins, violas, and cellos. A String Quartet from The University of Southern Mississippi is once again returning to the restaurants of Historic Downtown Hattiesburg to present “A Midsummer’s Daydream Concert Series.” Grab your friends, family or even co-workers and head to Downtown to enjoy a relaxing, tasty lunch with a FREE concert! Read the rest of this entry »

Bring out the grill and the fireworks because July 4^th is just around the corner! Hattiesburg is giving you three exciting events to celebrate the holiday that all include food, family and fireworks! You can choose to either celebrate at Town Square Park with “Stars and Stripes,” relax at Paul B Johnson state park with a fireworks show, or fellowship with friends and family at Temple Baptist Church’s annual “Celebrate America!” Read the rest of this entry »

Get ready to laugh, cry and even sing along with the William Carey Dinner Theatre’s presentation of “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.” The musical will take you through the life of the talented country singer from the times where he was a poor country boy, to the days where his success led him to addiction and struggles, along with finding love with the lovely June Carter.
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Ever wondered how to turn strawberries into strawberry jam? Or, how to successfully retrieve honey from a bee? Well now is the time to find out! Heritage Day 2010 is providing a variety of sustainability seminars every hour to provide information and demonstrations on how to grow your own produce in your backyard, as well as how to make jams, jellies and honey. There will also be wood carvers and craftsmen assembling homemade furniture before your very own eyes! You will be able to gather many helpful tips on how to successfully preserve food and even how to make homemade bread! Read the rest of this entry »

Coming up in just two weeks is an opportunity like no other to bring the family out for a fun-filled adventure of all things Southern! Heritage Day 2010 is an inaugural festival designed for all ages to take you back in time to relive the days when soap was handmade and fresh produce was right in the backyard!

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It’s early summer which means that Daylilies are in bloom! Members of the Hattiesburg Daylily Society are opening their gardens for plant lovers everywhere to come out and experience the beauty of Hattiesburg’s official flower, the Daylily. Come walk through the gardens of the professionals as you enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while maybe even gathering ideas for your own gardens! The gardens are all conveniently located in the Southern Mississippi area. You will be able to tour and enjoy the array of daylilies at your own pace and free of charge!

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Get ready for some food and sweet southern hospitality as the Hattiesburg community comes together for “100 Reasons to Celebrate.” Community Day will be Friday, May 14^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Visitors Center. Everyone is invited, so grab a friend and come hungry! There will be gourmet sausage dogs along with music, prizes and more- all free! Read the rest of this entry »