Our Sept 2005 Issue that Never Made it to Print!!

Biloxi, MS­­Casino Magic Biloxi and Greg Thompson
Productions proudly present, “SHOWGIRLS”, featured on
HBO and direct from record­breaking runs in Las Vegas,
Laughlin, Reno and San Diego. Greg Thompson has rein­
vented the showgirl for the millennium with a dazzling, sexy
show that pays tribute to the long legged lovelies from the
Ziegfeld Follies to MTV Video showgirls. “This show is per­
fect for couples,” said Thompson. “The men appreciate the
beauty of the showgirls and the women love the wonderful
dancing and fabulous costumes.”
The Las Vegas Review Journal proclaimed “SHOW­
GIRLS… a tradition worth preserving” while Las Vegas
Entertainment said, “SHOWGIRLS is a fantastic produc­
tion that is, without question, one of the best dance revues
ever produced in Las Vegas in years!”
“SHOWGIIRLS” features male vocalist and dancer,
Biloxi, MS­­Drop the top and burn up the
road in a classic 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Convertible to be given away
in the Casino Magic
Biloxi's
Classic
C r u i s e r
Giveaway! Earn entries, September 1 ­ October
5, for a chance to win cash prizes or the top prize,
a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. Drawings
are Wednesday, October 5, 2005 beginning at 3:00
p.m. Receive one FREE entry daily, five
Robin Downward, who starred in the Reno­Lake Tahoe
productions of the show. Robin, female vocalist Jessie
Terrebonne, and comedian Max Clever, are cleverly inter­
spersed between full­scale showgirl production numbers
FREE on Mondays, two times earned entries
on Fridays plus additional entries may be earned
through slot and table play.
Deposit entries on draw­
ing day, Wednesday,
October 5 , 12:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
for
your
chance to be the envy of cruisers! Visit the Magic
Money Players Club for details or to become a
member of the Magic Money Players Club.
Membership is free. Must be 21. New members
receive five FREE additional entries!
Biloxi, MS­­Football
season is back! And
you can be a part of the action with Casino Magic Biloxi’s Gridiron Challenge. If
you pick the winners of 203 games for the season, you’ll win one million dollars!
Weekly prizes of up to $1,000! And if you’re one of the top five pigskin predictors for
the season, you’ll walk away with as much as $5,000….Or maybe one million dollars!
Make your picks each day, Monday through Saturday 10am­10pm in the Events Arena
at Casino Magic Biloxi. That’s six chances to win every week! Visit the Magic Money
Players Club for details or to become a member of the Magic Money Players Club.
Membership is free. Must be 21.
Biloxi, MS­­Round up all your friends and bring
them to Casino Magic® Biloxi, where you'll play the
best games on the coast, see terrific shows, eat fan­
tastic food and have an all­around great time! When
you arrive, don't do anything until your friends have
signed up for the Magic Money Players Club and
you and your friends have registered for the promo­
tion. Why? Because it means extra cash back for
you! When your friends play using their new club
card, we'll give YOU the same amount of points they
earn that day! That's over and above the points you
earn for yourself! Maximum four (4) Bring a Friend
new sign­ups per day. Visit the Players Club for
more information or to enroll your friends today!
EARN EXTRA POINTS
Casino Magic Biloxi
$1 MILLION SWIPE & WIN
Biloxi, MS­­It's Magic! Just pull a rabbit out of the hat for a
chance to win $25,000 cash. If the $25,000 rabbit is not
selected, the prize amount will increase by $2,500 monthly
or until it reaches $50,000. Just earn 150 points in one
month on your Casino Magic Biloxi Magic card then you will
be invited to the following month's drawing! Over $28,000
in cash prizes have been given away in July and August. The
progressive is at $30,000. See player's club for details.
Bring a Friend
recalling memories of Ziegfeld girls, Copa girls, Las Vegas
showgirls and MTV video girls.
Audiences will recognize several of the showgirls from
previous Greg Thompson productions, including Trisha
Collier, Kristen Deason, Lindsey Moore, Kelly Newman,
Jessica Peters, company manager Deanne Phillips, Stephanie
Pitalo, and Julie Rossie.
“SHOWGIRLS” is a spectacular production, staged and
choreographed by the legendary Mistinguett and filled with
fabulous costumes, beautiful dancers, vocalists and comedy.
The show opens May 18 (closed May 19 for a private party)
with performances Tuesday through Thursday at 6:30 and
8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. and
Sunday at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the Eclipse Show
Room..Tickets are $14.95 each and will be available begin­
ning May 12 at the Magic Money Players Club.
Biloxi, MS­­There are plenty of ways to get rich, but there's only one way to get rich
quick! Every Wednesday in September and October, ONE MILLION DOLLARS will
be placed in a Magic Club account at Casino Magic Biloxi. To see if you are a win­
ner, just swipe your Magic Club Card. You could also win $25,000 and other great
prizes by checking your account every day during the rest of the week. So don't miss
your chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS, it's just a swipe away! See players
club for details. Must be a Magic Club member. Membership is free. Must be 21.
Swipe machine is located in the Events Arena on the upper level of the casino.
SPIN TO WIN
ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!
You could win $500 in Magic Play, dinner,
double and triple cash back and much
more!Everyone is a winner.
Casino Magic Biloxi
Tropical Utensil Holder
Biloxi, MS­­Receive a Tropical
Utensil Holder Set when you earn
500 points on your Casino Magic Biloxi
Magic Club card from September 1­30
and get a second set of serving pieces
when you earn an additional 500 points.
Must be 21 or older and a member of the
Magic Club. While supplies last.
Magic Club membership is free.
September Gift
of the Month
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COMEDY EXPRESS
Biloxi, MS­­Join some of the region’s best comics as they perform every Monday
night beginning at 8:30 p.m. in the Magical Moments Theatre . Admission is free and
doors open at 8:00 p.m. Must be 21 years or older.Visit the Magic Money Players
Club for details.
$1,000 DRAWING FOR 50+
Biloxi, MS­­Every Tuesday, Casino Magic Biloxi Magic Club members 50 years of
age or older can receive free breakfast or lunch just by earning 25 points on Tuesday.
Earn 100 points and receive $5 Magic Play and a free breakfast or lunch. Receive ½
off show tickets to Tuesday show. Plus enter for $1,000 in cash drawings from
10am­1pm. See players to details and to enter the drawing. Magic Club membership
is free.
LADIES DAY EVERY THURSDAY
Biloxi, MS­­Every Thursday is Ladies Day at Casino Magic Biloxi, ladies receive
buy one, get one free show tickets and buffet, a 20% discount at the hotel and gift
shop plus $2.00 drinks (house/well) in the Pinnacle Lounge from 7­11pm. So Ladies
join us every Thursday and take advantage of these great specials. Be see players
club for show ticket and buffet coupons.
SEPTEMBER 2005
Coast Nightlife Observer
www.coastnightlifeobserver.com
A Note From
Hello Friends,
As I write this I am sitting in a hotel room in
Montgomery, Alabama
just praying our beautiful
coast
survives
Hurricane Katrina!! I
pray that when this issue
reaches the stands all of
you are safe and our beautiful coastline
and businesses will be back up and running in no time!!
We have so many wonderful and
exciting events happening this month!!
The Annual Biloxi Chamber Seafood
Festival will host fun for the whole
family with some of the best in seafood,
arts & crafts, and some great entertainment to keep your feet a tappin’!!
September 8 we will finally get to
take part in the long awaited opening of
Hard Rock Casino!! We were very hon-
ored to get a sneak preview of the inside
of the casino and hotel~~Ya’ll are
going to be so impressed from the memoribilla to the infamous Hard Rock Cafe,
the hotel rooms to the gaming floor, the
restaurants to the nightclubs, Hard
Rock Casino will definately gives us one
more reason to be proud that we live o the
MS Gulf Coast!!
Our Covey Awards will be held on
October 17 at the Beau Rivage Casino &
Resort. For all who attended last year
you know what a fun and exciting event
this is so make sure you get your tickets
early before they sell out!! You can
purchase them online at www.coastnightlifeobserver.com or you can call our
office at 896-2295. We have a great
entertainment lineup this year with local
favorites Rochambeau, Friday Night
Gigolos, Analog Missionary, and Hip
Boot Joe!! Hope to see you there!!
Until Next Month...
CASINO HOPPINí
Page 2­13
Casino Concerts, Shows,
Tournaments, Giveaways,
Nightlife, and Dining
COAST DINING
Page 14­19
Kelly’s Restaurant Review,
Coast Cuisine
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
Page 20/21
BAR HOPPINí
Page 22­31
Bars, Nightclubs, Martini Bars,
Pool Halls, Live Music Venues,
Local Bands
FOOTBALL
Page 36
Football Parties on the Coast
TAKIN CARE OF YOU
Page 33­39
Spas, Gyms, Hair Salons,
Boutiques, Health, Home, Self
Help, Spiritual Awareness
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Gulfport, MS 39506­7374
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Cheli Strumila
Editor/ Owner
Robert Baudier
Photo Editor/Cover Design/
Ad & Graphic Design
Brian Adams
Ad Graphic Design
Kelly Lott
Restaurant Critic
Shana Wright & Shantell Maniscalco
On the Scene, Venues & Local Artist/Bands
Contributing Writers
CNO strives to provide a very accurate informa­
tive publication. At times entertainment listings
change and mistakes are made by Human Error...or
they are put there for those of you looking for
error...if this happens we apologize but are not
responsible for any typographical errors that occur
or changes in listings. The contents of Coast
Nightlife Observer may not be reproduced in any
form without written permission by the Publisher
and Owner, Cheli Strumila. All rights reserved.
If you have anything you would like listed in
CNO, any stories or poems that uplift the spirit, or if
you have any ideas you think would interest the rest
of our readers, we are always open to new ideas!!
This is your paper too!!
BEAU RIVAGE
HARD ROCK CASINO
RODNEY CARRINGTON ­ September 2/3; 8p
$37.95 + tax & service fee
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
­ September 9/10; 8p
$39.95 + tax & service fee
MEAT LOAF ­ September 16; 8pm
$64.95 + tax & service fee
JOURNEY ­ September 24; 8pm
$74.95 & $100 + tax & service fee
COAST BREWING CO.
Tuesdays ­ Karaoke Night
Wednesdays and Fridays ­ Ladies Night
Thursdays ­ $5 pitchers of microbrews 5­2am
Fridays ­ $2 shot specials from 10pm­2am
Saturdays ­ $2 shot specials from 10pm­2am
Hip Boot Joe ­ September 1­3, 21­24, & 28­30
No Idea ­ September 7­10 & 14­17
IVY LOUNGE
Brooks Hubbert Every Friday & Saturday 7p
HARD ROCK LIVE
VELVET REVOLVER ­ September 9; 8pm
$125
TESLA ­ September 16; 8pm
$25
GRAND FUNK ­ September 22; 8pm
$20
38 SPECIAL ­ September 23; 8pm
$15 & $20
ALICE COOPER ­ October 2; 8pm
$35
CHEAP TRICK ­ October 6; 8pm
$35
HARD ROCK CAFE
THE ROMANTICS ­ September 8­10; 11:30pm
FREE
Biloxi, MS­­The Hard Rock Cafe,
located in the Hard Rock Hotel, fea­
tures live national recording acts.
The Romantics will join the cafe for
the Grand Opening for three free
shows on September 8,
9, and 10. Showtime's
for the three nights is
11:30 PM. The show is
opening to all
ages.
The
Romantics, a
bunch of hard
working
street kids from the East
side of Detroit who became
one of the most influential
and memorable bands emanating
from one of music's most important periods....
Formed on Valentine's Day, 1977, Wally
Palmar, Jimmy Marinos, Mike Skill and Rich
Cole ­­ the original Romantics ­­ were tough kids
escaping hard work, probably in machine shops
or factories, but they weren't punks. They were a
response to the nihilism of the U.K. punks.
And The Romantics were simple; the best of
their music was a joyful affirmation, epito­
mized by the chanted "Hey!...uh­huh!" intro to
the remarkable "That's What I Like About
You," a song that still exists precisely in the
moment, without before or after.
While it is true that they took much of their
simple thunder from the British Invasion, the
band's primary influence was the high energy
excitement of the late 60s Detroit scene. The
MC5, the Stooges, The Underdogs, The
Rationals, SRC, The Up. . . The Romantics
took the essence of this scene ­­ sincerity, irony,
spontaneity, volume ­­ and translated it to suit
their own modern experience. Their image was
innate; they naturally favored short hair and
shorter songs and happened on the infamous
red leather suits by chance.
The late 70s U.K. punk movement is diluted
and misunderstood in America, and The
Romantics are, like it or not, labeled "New Wave,
" a term for the more palatable selling of punk. The
Romantics consider themselves well removed
from the Sex Pistols' negativity. They don't want
rock to go away; they want, as Skill tells a reporter
in 1979: "to still have fun with three chords."
After signing with Nemperor Records in
1979, The Romantics released their debut LP,
recorded in three weeks. Anchored by "That's
What I Like About You," "When I Look In Your
IMPERIAL PALACE
CASINO MAGIC
BILOXI
PIER 4
Ken Dodge Every Monday & Tuesday
Bob Moody Every Wednesday­Sunday
Wednesday & Thursday 5­10pm
Friday & Saturday 5­11pm
Sunday Brunch 10:30am ­2:30pm
Sunday night 5­10pm
PINNACLE CLUB
MARCEL EVANS ­ Through Labor Day
Wed­Thurs 7­11p
Fri & Sat 8p­12a
CASINO MAGIC BSL
COUNTRY LEGENDS FEST: Ray Price, John
Conlee, Janie Fricke, Gene Watson & Mel
McDaniel ­ September 2/3; 9pm
$19.95 ­ $34.95
SMOKEY ROBINSON ­ September 16/17; 9pm
$24.95 ­ $59.95
PATTY LOVELESS & TRACY BYRD ­
September 30; 9pm
$19.95 ­ $39.95
PETE FOUNTAIN­Every Tues & Wed 8pm
$12.50
Bobby Allison ­ Tues, Wed, & Thurs 12pm 4pm
Free shows in lobby
CROWN ROOM
Alan Black ­ Tues­Sat 5­10 pm
MR. E’S
Trish Michaels & Bobby Chevrolet ­ Every Fri &
Sat 10p
ISLE OF CAPRI
TROPICAL OASIS BAR
Live Entertainment
Every Wednesday & Thursday 7p­11p
Every Friday & Saturday 8:30p­2a
Every Sunday 2p­6p
PALACE CASINO
CASINO FLOOR
Every Friday & Saturday Night 8pm ­ 1am
Lynn McDaniel ­ September 2/3
Steve Sekul ­ September 9/10
Hozey & Brown ­ September 16/17
Hank Beruman ­ September 23/24
Frank Baskett ­ Sept. 30­Oct 1
SAFARI LOUNGE
Steve Sekul ­ September 2
Double Down ­ September 9
Frank Baskett ­ September 16
Steve Sekul ­ September 23
Nimblefeat ­ September 30
Enjoy happy hour 5pm­7pm 7 days a week
With Drink Specials & Free Hors d'ouevres!
Eyes" and a cover of Ray
Davies'
"She's
Got
Everything," The album is an
exemplary pop­rock period piece.
Distilling the frantic melodies of the
Dave Clark Five and the exigency of the
punks, The Romantics evokes a youthful por­
trait, haunting in its innocence, a direct contrast
to the tough world they know in Detroit.
The band reaches its commercial peak in
1983­1984 with In Heat, a platinum album bear­
ing two top ten singles: "Talking In Your Sleep"
and "One In A Million." This should have been
the big payoff, but drummer Marinos departs
instead as "success" creates division and con­
frontation between management and the band.
The foursome returned with "61/49,"its most
rock solid offering in years. Named for the sto­
ried crossroads near Clarksdale, Mississippi
where bluesman Robert Johnson made his pact
with the devil, "61/49" is intended as a tip of
the hat to the roots of rock 'n' roll and the nucle­
us of the Romantics' fervent pop.
Mixed and Engineered by local heavy­
weights Steve King (Eminem) and Al Sutton
(Kid Rock), "61/49" exemplifies the hook­
laden, explosive pop that has made the
Romantics among the most memorable rock
purveyors of all time. The album's opening
track, "Devil in Me," exudes the sexy swagger
that is the hallmark of the band's sound while
its first single, "Out of My Mind (Into My
Head)" showcases Palmar's ruggedly charis­
matic voice and flare for melody.
As they all want to do, record companies are
currently scouring the globe for mop­headed
cuties that can peddle the new "garage." Fact is,
REAL rock 'n' roll can't be bought and sold like
an off­the­rack imitation. REAL rock 'n' roll is
a tangible manifestation of heart, soul and com­
mitment. The Romantics are as real as it gets.
For more information on the upcoming Hard
Rock Cafe Grand Opening with The Romantics
call 228­276­5233.
GRAND BILOXI
LEE GREENWOOD ­ September 2­4;
8pm Fri & Sun
3pm & 8pm Sat
$9.95/$14.95.
WAYNE NEWTON ­ September 22/23; 8pm.
$34.95/$39.95
GRAND GULFPORT
The Group Presents NEW EDITION ­
September 10; 8pm.
$45 in advance, all seat
$50 day of show, all seats
TREASURE BAY
SCALAWAG’S SHOWBAR
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: DJ Kenny Hill
Full FX ­ September 1­4
Barbara & Co. ­ September 8­10 & 22­24
Starz ­ September 15­17
City Lights ­ September 29­October 1
PIRATE'S DEN
Coast Karaoke 10pm­2am (Sunday & Monday)
Casino employees get $1.75 domestic/$1 off
cocktails every day.
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Biloxi, MS­­The Beau Rivage Theatre trans­
forms as Beau Rivage’s sizzling new produc­
tion show takes center stage through Nov. 20.
KRASNAYA, Russian for beautiful, is chore­
ographed by Alla Duhova, Russia’s top cho­
reographer, and features dancers from the
country’s top dance company Todes.
“KRASNAYA centers around dance with
amazing acts of athleticism entwined to keep
audiences on the edge of their seats,” said
Terry Burden, vice president of entertainment
at Beau Rivage and the show’s co­producer.
The 85­minute production features a cast of
42 Russian performers. “Alla Duchova is the
most respected and sought­after choreogra­
pher in Russia, and this show is a testament
to her amazing talent and eye for perfection.”
Duhova, recently named top business
woman of the year by Russian Prime
Minister Putin, operates 25 dance schools
and studios throughout Russia, Latvia, the
Ukraine, and other former countries for­
merly part of the Soviet Union. One
American dance aficionado describes her as
“today’s Russian answer to Bob Fosse.”
Galina Kubrak, president of Tarragon West
Entertainment, says it has been many years
since a Russian dance company has burst on
the scene with the excitement of a Moiseyev
or the Bolshoi, and with the modern “cutting
edge” style and choreography of Duhova, it
is a must see experience. “Her work results in
spectacular performances with Rockette pre­
cision and racetrack speed,” said Kubrak.
“Plans are underway for a U.S. national tour
of this superb Todes group, with performanc­
es in major theaters throughout the country
beginning next fall.”
KRASNAYA is a unique blend of this
unequalled dance company and the best of
the world famous Russian Circus. The acts,
hand­picked by Burden, include the
“Sphere,” a breathtaking aerial display of
precision balance and daring moves per
formed by Anastasia Vasilenko inside and
outside of a transparent sphere suspended
high over the Beau Rivage stage. “Thorn” is
a masterful performance of four petite
Russian beauties, offering gravity defying
balance on an apparatus that may resemble
the “jacks” you picked up as a child.
Samoylova, Yulia Tsepova, Zhanna Aminova
and Aleksandra Mikhaylova capture your full
attention as they weave their way in and out
of beautiful and sometime dangerous balanc­
ing feats. And if it’s a little spice you fancy,
you’ll love the “Aquarium” and the magical
underwater performance of Margarita
Khasanova.
Finally, witness some of the fastest, high­
est and most astounding acrobatics per­
formed at breakneck speed by the Mayorov
Troupe. Headed by world­renowned gym­
nast/acrobat Igor Mayorov, nine of Russia’s
top acrobatic athletes and one powerful girl
SCRATCH IT RICH $50,000 FREE PLAY
SEPT 6 - NOV 17 WEEKENDS SEPT 1-NOV 26
Biloxi, MS­­Our most popular promotion,
Scratch It Rich, returns September 6! Every day
through November 17 players can win a share of
over $2 million in cash and prizes with every
card scratched. All Players Club members
receive one free Scratch It Rich game card plus
an additional card for every 250 points earned.
Prizes include $10,000 instant cash, FREE
PLAY™, complimentary overnight stays, retail
vouchers and Beau Rivage merchandise. On
November 17, all non­instant winner entries can
be deposited into the drawing drum for a Second
Chance Drawing for a 2006 Jaguar X­Type
Sport. See the Players Club for more details.
Biloxi, MS­­Head to Beau Rivage every
Friday and Saturday September 9­November
26 for a chance to win your share of FREE
PLAY™ in the $50,000 FREE PLAY WEEK­
ENDS giveaway. Players automatically
receive one free entry just for being a Players
Club member. Receive one additional entry for
every 50 points earned between September 1
and November 26. Drawings will take place
every hour from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on
Fridays and every two hours from 3:00 p.m.
to11:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Deposit your
entries into the drawing drum at least five min­
utes prior to each drawing to be eligible. The
drawing drum will be emptied at the
conclusion of each day’s drawing.
$50,000 FLYING ACES
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT Biloxi, MS­­Tournament play is
Friday and Saturday. $50,000 purse
SEPTEMBER 16-17
with $25,000 top prize guaranteed.
$100 Buy­in/$100 rebuy. Tournament
is open to the public. Available session times are 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. Must
have an MGM MIRAGE Players Club card. Call 1­800­964­7036 to reserve space in tournament
$50,000 WICKED WAYS CRAPS TOURNAMENT
SEPT 30-OCT 1
Biloxi, MS­­With a $100 Buy­In, players get a shot at the top prize of $25,000. Players can register by
calling 1­800­964­7036. 1st Place ­ $25,000; 2nd Place ­ $12,500;
3rd Place ­ $7,500; 4th Place ­ $2,500; 5th Place ­ $1,500; 6th
Place ­ $1,000; and all semi­finalists who do not advance to
the Final Round will receive a $100 Gaming Voucher.
TUESDAY NIGHTS IS KARAOKE
Head to Coast Brewing Company every Tuesday to
compete for a $100 cash prize and $1.50 16oz. micro­
brews any style from 9:00 p.m.­close.
LADIES DRINK FREE EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Ladies can enjoy free drinks every Wednesday and Friday night at the Mississippi Gulf Coast's
hottest Ladies Night in the Coast Brewing Company. From 10:00 p.m.­2:00 a.m., ladies can enjoy
live music and free well and call drinks, bottled beer and house wine.
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astound audiences with their zany antics and
pure athletic skills.
Weaving throughout all of this “edge of
your seat” talent, you’ll laugh till you cry
with the traditional (and sometimes not so
traditional) humor by some of Europe’s most
recognized clowns, jugglers and characters.
Armen Asirvants and Dmitry Vasilenko will
have you holding your sides with their show­
stopping surprises.
Individual tickets are $22.95 and $29.95
plus tax and service fee. Show times include
7:30 p.m. Monday­Thursday; 7:00 p.m. and
9:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 3:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. on Sunday; no performances on
Friday. For tickets, contact the Beau Rivage
Ticket Office at (888) 566­7469. KRAS­
NAYA room packages start at $85 per person
and include deluxe accommodations and a
ticket to the show. For reservations or infor­
mation, call (888) 567­6667 or visit
www.beaurivage.com.
Dining Specials at the Beau
BEAU RIVAGE BUFFET FEATURES A
“BEAU­LUXE” MENU
During the month of September, the Beau
Rivage Buffet will feature the new “Beau­
luxe” menu. Menu highlights include Filet
Mignon, Chicken Kiev, Pecan Crusted Trout,
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, Stuffed Flounder,
Canadian Snow Crab and Baked Alaska.
Served from 3:30 p.m. ­ 11:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 3:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday and Saturday. Complimentary beer,
wine and Beau­luxe cocktails are also includ­
ed in the buffet for just $15.99 ($19.99 on
Fridays and Saturdays).
CAFÉ JARDIN FEATURES AN “ITAL­
IAN FEAST”
Café Jardin is featuring a $12.95 Three
Course dinner special every Monday through
Thursday from 5:00 p.m.­7:00 p.m. (not avail­
able Labor Day). Menu choices include
Tomato Mozzarella Salad or Fried Calamari
for an appetizer. Entrée choices include Veal
Marsala, Tuscan Roasted Half Chicken or Trio
of Cannelloni. For dessert enjoy Tiramisu.
ROASTED BEAN ADDS BISCUITS TO
BREAKFAST MENU
Every morning from 6:00 a.m.­11:00 a.m.,
head to Beau Rivage’s Roasted Bean for deli­
cious coffee, fresh croissants, bagel sand­
wiches and newly added breakfast biscuit
sandwiches. From 11:00 a.m.­5:00 p.m. din­
ers can enjoy freshly made deli sandwiches.
Also check out the new frozen coffee sensa­
tion beverages. September’s coffee of the
month is Harrar.
$25 “TWO FOR ONE” MEMPHIS Q
DINNER SPECIAL
The Memphis Q dinner special features your
choice of a $25 “Two for One” Prime Rib
and/or fresh fish of the day with seasonal veg­
etable and choice of potato. The special is
available every Monday­Thursday from 5:00
p.m.­7:00 p.m. (not available Labor Day).
FILET MIGNON STEAK SPECIAL AT
COAST BREWING COMPANY
The Coast Brewing Company is offering a
$12.95 Steak Special includes a Filet Mignon
served with Steak Fries. Available every
Monday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m. (not available Labor Day).
“MILITARY MONDAY” IN BEAU
RIVAGE BUFFET
Beau Rivage Buffet features 2­for­1 Breakfast
and Lunch Specials every Monday from 7:00
a.m.­2:00 p.m. with military identification.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SENIORS, 55
AND OLDER
Every Friday in September when you buy one
breakfast or lunch buffet at regular price,
you’ll receive a second breakfast or lunch
buffet FREE. To get this offer, just show your
Players Club card to the cashier at the Buffet.
No Coupon Required. No standing in line at
Players Club. The Seniors Day Special is
available every Friday from 7:00 a.m.­2:00
p.m. in the Beau Rivage Buffet.
LA CUCINA OFFERS $25.99 PRE­THE­
ATRE MENU
La Cucina is offering a $25.99 Pre­Theatre
Menu from 5:30 p.m.­6:30 p.m. every
Wednesday thru Sunday. Reservations rec­
ommended.
PORT HOUSE PRE­THEATRE MENU
You won’t want to miss Port House’s $39.95
Three Course Pre­Theatre Menu available
Monday­Thursday during the 5:30 p.m.­6:00
p.m. seating (not available Labor Day).
MIKADO PRE­THEATRE MENU
Mikado Asian Bar and Sushi Grill features a
$19.99 Pre­Theatre Menu for Teppanyaki and
Traditional dining 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. every
Sunday, Monday & Thursday (not available
Labor Day).
NOODLES LUNCH AND DINNER SPE­
CIAL
Noodles offers a $12.95 Lunch & Dinner
Special available Monday – Thursday from
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday
from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. All meals come
with One Egg Roll, Steamed Rice, Egg Drop
Soup and choice of specially selected Chef’s
Specialty Entrees.
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between 3 am until 3 am on the day prior to drawing. Drawings
will be held beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the casino floor. Must be 21 to attend.
A TELEVISED POKER TOURNAMENT
ONLY AT IMPERIAL PALACE
Biloxi, MS­­Compete in the televised 2005 National Three Card Poker Regional Tournament
October 21­23, 2005 exclusively at Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino. Regional finalists each win
$1000 with the top chip winner receiving $6,000. Winners will advance to Las Vegas for the final
championship and a chance at winning 1 million dollars.
The Three Card Poker Tournament Entry Fee is $199. Entry fee includes admission for one per­
son, two days of tournament action, and admittance for two to the "Welcome Reception and Rules
Review" on Friday, October 21 and admittance for two to the "Awards Ceremony" on Sunday, October
23. Please call Kimi Smith (x3460) or Jeff Blanchard (x3208) for more information at (228) 436­3000.
The event is sponsored by Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino and Shuffle Up Productions, Inc.
A Three Card Poker Tournament three­night package includes deluxe room accommodations for
three nights, October 21­23, two breakfast buffets per night stay, two day passes to Spa Caribe
Health and Fitness Center per day. The cost is $299 and based on double occupancy.
A Three Card Poker Tournament two­night package includes deluxe room accommodations for
two nights, October 21­22, two breakfast buffets per night stay, two day passes to Spa Caribe Health
and Fitness Center per day. The cost is $225 and based on double occupancy. Both packages are
subject to availability and tournament fee is not included.
Imperial Palace the only place to be for your chance to win 1 million dollars!
Hosts 21 Winners
Biloxi, MS ­ Autumn is on the way and
leaves are beginning to turn colors, and on
Saturday, September 24th, the Palace Casino Resort will host a fall 21 Winners Cash Giveaway.
From 8:30 P.M. – 12:00 midnight, there will be a $1,000 winner every ten minutes. Guests can
win by playing in the Cash Brigade or in the Cash Drawings. In the Cash Brigade, one random
$1,000 winner will be selected every 20 minutes between 8:30 P.M. – 12:00 midnight from the
players with a valid Palace Casino Resort Players Club Card correctly inserted into any slot
machine. There will be ten $1,000 winners. Guests can also participate in the Cash Drawings where
there will be a Top Prize of $10,000 and ten $1,000 winners. One $1,000 winner will be awarded
every 20 minutes between 8:30 P.M. – 12:00 midnight. The top $10,000 prize will be awarded at
midnight. Guests can obtain entry tickets from the players’ club beginning Monday, August
29th. Participants must be 21 to enter and must be present to win.
BEAU RIVAGE
$50,000 Flying Aces Blacjack Tourn.
September 16­17 ­ tournament play is Friday
and Saturday. $50,000 purse with $25,000
top prize guaranteed. $100 Buy­in/$100
rebuy. Available session times are 6:00 p.m.,
7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. Must
have an MGM MIRAGE Players Club card.
Call 1­800­964­7036 to reserve space in tour­
nament
$50,000 Wicked Ways Craps Tournament
With a $100 Buy­In, players get a shot at the
top prize of $25,000. Players can register by
calling 1­800­964­7036. 1st Place ­ $25,000
COPA CASINO
Invitational Birthday Slot Tournament
Sunday, September 11th from 3­6 p.m.
$1,000 in cash prizes for top ten places.
Players receive five minutes of play. Credits
accumulated will be the final score. Free
entry for Players Club members with a birth­
day this month.
“Anniversary” Video Poker Tournament
Sunday, September 25th from 2­6 p.m. $500
in cash prizes for top ten places. Players
receive seven minutes of play. Credits accu­
mulated will be the final score. Free entry for
Players Club members; re­buys with 200
earned points on day of tournament.
No Limit Hold­Em Bounty Tournament:
Each Thursday starting at 6 p.m. $10 entry,
$50 buy­in. Cash prizes for top ten places.
ISLE OF CAPRI
Blackjack Attack
Every Friday Beginning at 1pm Entry $10
PALACE CASINO
$1000 Monday Slot Tournament
Guests earn 50 points day of tournament to
enter, and then tournament play is any time
between 3 and 9 p.m. First place earns $600
TREASURE BAY
$1200 Jolly Roger’s Wild Slot
Tournament
Free Every Wednesday 7pm. Registration
Begins at 5pm 1st Place $500
$600 Ship Wreck Slot Tournament
Every Sunday 1­3:15pm. Entry is Free
Registration Begins 11am
$1000 BuccaneerBlackjack Tournament
Every Monday 6pm Prelim. rounds at 6pm,
7pm, & 8pm, the finals round at 9pm. Buy­
ins $10, re­buys $10. 1st Place $500
GRAND BILOXI
$25,000 September Splendor Slot
Tournament
September 8­11 ­ $159 entry ­ includes com­
memorative gift, two complimentary night
hotel stay, $50 in food vouchers, award cere­
mony and banquet, plus a chance to win a share
of $25,000 with a $10,000 First Place Prize.
Must RSVP at 1­800­694­2202 to participate.
Fridays ­ No Limit Hold­Em ­ 11am.
$5,000 Guaranteed; $95 entry, $5 optional
dealer toke rebuy. Sign ups begin at 6:30am.
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IMPERIAL
PALACE
Weekly Blackjack Tournament
21 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Blackjack Tournaments, Imperial Palace is
allowing players to register at the Cage start­
ing. The entry fee is $20 per person, which
includes a FREE dinner buffet! Re­buys are
only $10. Registration begins at 4:00pm and
round one begins at 6:00pm. Early buy­ins
does not guarantee a seat in the first round.
Each night tournament winners are
awarded points. Points will be given each
day as follows: First place, 6 points; Second
place, 5 points; Third place, 4 points; Fourth
place, 3 points; Fifth place, 2 points and
Sixth place, 1 point. Each player's accumu­
lated total for the week will be calculated at
the end of the final round every Thursday.
The top five players who get the most points
at the end of the week will receive $100
each as a bonus.
GRAND GULFPORT
$100,000 Fall Into Cash Blackjack
Tournament
September 9­11 ­ $150 Buy­in ­ includes
three complimentary room nights, wild card
entries, registration gift and chance to win a
share of $100,000 with a $50,000 First Place
prize. Registration Friday, September 9, 3pm
­ 10pm, East Front Entrance ­ guests must
attend registration to receive wild card
entries and gift. Tournament begins at 7pm,
Friday, September 9 with Qualifying
Rounds, Pit 5, First Floor of Casino. Must
RSVP at 1­800­283­9121 to participate.
Weekly 3­Card Poker Tournaments:
Every Wednesday through December 2005.
$20 entry fee, $20 rebuy (based on availabili­
ty); open to the public. Registration ­ 4:30pm
(pit 5); qualifying rounds ­ 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.
Semi­final round 9pm; Wild Card Drawing ­
immediately after semi­final round. Final
round ­ 10pm. Prizes: 1st place ­ $2,000; 2nd
place ­ $1,000; 3rd place ­ $500 and 4th place
­ $300; 5th ­ $200; 6th ­ $150; 7th $100.
Celebrate the Seasons Slot Tournament:
Every Tuesday through December. $20 entry
fee, $10 rebuy (based on availability) open to
the public. 1pm registration; qualifying
rounds every 20 minutes from 5pm ­
7:40pm; final round ­ 8pm. 2nd floor slot
area, Sports Bar. Prizes: 1st place ­ $1,500;
2nd place ­ $800; 3rd place ­ $550 and 4th
place ­ $350; 5th place ­ $200; 6th ­ 10th ­
$100; 11th ­ 18th ­ $25. All prizes awarded in
Free Slot Play. The top score from each
round will qualify for the final round. The
winner of every round will win $100. New
rule­changed from top two scores to top
score and new registration time.
Sunday No Limit Hold'em Freeze­out ­ 12
Noon, $2,000 Guaranteed, $5 Entry, $40 Buy­in
Monday No Limit Hold'em ­ 12 Noon,
$2,000 Guaranteed, $5 Entry, $10 Buy­in,
$10 Rebuys, $20 Add­on
Wednesday Bounty Limit Hold'em ­ 12
Noon, $1,500 Guaranteed, $10 Entry, $10
Buy­in, $10 Rebuys, $20 Add­on
Thursday No Limit Hold'em Freeze­out ­
12 Noon, $2,500 Guaranteed, $5 Entry, $50 Buy­in
Double Jackpots, 1st 10,000 ­ Monday
7pm ­ 12 midnight, Friday 7pm ­ 1am
Now
Taking
Hotel
Reservations
Casinos
Bars & Nightclubs
Favorite Casino ­ Beau Rivage
Grand Casino Biloxi
Isle of Capri
Favorite Restaurant ­ Boomtown Buffet
Farraday’s
LB’s Steakhouse
Loosest Slots ­ Boomtown
Grand Casino Biloxi
Isle of Capri
Best Tournaments ­ Grand Casino Biloxi
Isle of Capri
Treasure Bay Casino
Best Giveaways ­ Beau Rivage
Grand Casino Biloxi
Isle of Capri
Best Players Club ­ Beau Rivage
Grand Casino Biloxi
Isle of Capri
Best Cocktail Service ­ Beau Rivage
Grand Biloxi
Isle of Capri
Best Hotel ­ Beau Rivage
Grand Casino Biloxi
Palace Casino Resort
Best Concerts ­ Beau Rivage
Grand Casino Biloxi
Palace Casino Resort
Best Shows ­ Beau Rivage
Casino Magic Biloxi
Grand Casino Biloxi
Favorite Local Hangout ­ Famous Joes
Pirate’s Den
The Shed
Favorite Live Music Venue ­ Blvd Martini Bar
Brewpub Beau Rivage
Scalawags Treasure Bay
Favorite Dance Club ­ Brewpub Beau Rivage
Club Tiki Beau Rivage
Z the Club Palace Casino
Favorite Martini Bar ­ Blvd Martini Bar
Jazzeppi’s
Port House Beau Rivage
Best Bar on the Coast ­ Gorenflo’s
Irish Coast Pub
Pirate’s Den
Best Nightclub on the Coast ­ Brewpub Beau
Wild Coyotes Grand BX
Z the Club Palace Casino
Favorite Karaoke Venue ­ Pirate’s Den
Salvetti Bros
Upstairs/Downstairs
Best Venue of Coast Attitude ­ Hurricane Cove
Pirate’s Den
The Shed
Best Bartender on the Coast ­ Amy Adventures
Christine Famous Joes
Jen W. The Shed
Bands & Radio
Favorite Radio Station ­ 97.9 WCPR
K99
107.1 The Monkey
Favorite Radio DJ ­ Fat Guy
Kevin Cruise
Weird Wayne
Favorite Alternative Band ­ 3 Doors Down
Analog Missionary
Friday Night Gigolos
Favorite Country Band ­ Eddie McDaniel
High Country
Richie Jones
Favorite Rock Band ­ Analog Missionary
Friday Night Gigolos
Rochambeau
Favorite Pop Band ­ Barbara & Co.
Ethnix
Hip Boot Joe
Favorite Coast Style Band ­ Hank Beruman
Rhythm & Rain
Rochelle Harper Band
Biloxi, MS­­Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s newest
$235 million resort, is now taking hotel reservations. The casino resort opens in
September and is one of the region’s most highly anticipated destination resort open­
ings this year.
Hard Rock Biloxi is located on the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Biloxi with direct
access from Interstate 10. Due to the strong positive reaction of the coming of this par­
ticular property by the public, it is advisable that guests with preferred dates reserve
now by calling 1­877­U­R­ROCKN, or by logging on to www.hardrockbiloxi.com.
Each of the 318 guest rooms and suites in the striking 12­story, purple and white
hotel tower is artistically­designed bringing a new level of accommodations to the
Mississippi Gulf Coast. Of the 24 suites in the hotel, all have views overlooking the
Gulf of Mexico or the “happening” Hard Rock pool deck. Standard rooms are equipped
with high tech comforts such as 42” plasma screen televisions, touch screen phones,
Bose CD Music Systems, High Speed Internet (wireless) and in­room safes. Additional
amenities include Aveda bath products and in­room honor bars. Bathrooms boast three
showerheads per shower and granite countertops with partial walls between the bath
and bedroom. Bedding is elegant­cool with an all­white posh duvet cover tucked
beneath a six­foot­tall, deep­purple headboard.
“Staying at Hard Rock Hotel Biloxi should be a definite item to check off on your
“must do” list. The rooms are so unique from anything else on the Coast, said Hard
Rock Biloxi’s VP of Hotel Operations, Roger Kuehn. “And, not only will hotel guests
be able to see music memorabilia throughout the casino, but they will be able to view
unique pieces on each of the 12 floors of the hotel as well.”
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment
Biloxi, LLC, d/b/a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi. The $235 million project,
scheduled to open in September 2005, will include a Hard Rock casino with 1,500 coin­
less slot machines, 50 table games, a poker room, a full­service spa, salon and fitness
center, a 12­story hotel with 318 rooms and suites, a unique beach pool, five restaurants
including Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Hard Rock Café, Hard Rock Live®, a 1,500
capacity entertainment venue, plus retail.
Biloxi,
MS­­
Treasure Bay Casino
is bringing back the
swinging era of big
bands, USO shows
and a strong U.S. dol­
lar at the USO $20,000
Jump ‘N’ Jive Cash
Giveaway
on
September 17.
Restaurants
Best Local Cuisine ­ Mary Mahoney’s
McElroys Harbor House
Ole’ Biloxi Schooner
Best Seafood ­ Long Beach Lookout
McElroys Harbor House
Steve’s Marina
Best Burger ­ Beef O’ Brady’s
Huck’s Cove
The Project Lounge
Best Late Night Eatery ­ Famous Joes
Mary Mahoney’s Cafe
The Project Lounge
Best Dining Atmosphere ­ Jazzeppi’s
Captain’s Quarters Treasure Bay
Port House Beau Rivage
Best BBQ ­ Corky’s Grand Biloxi
Robs BBQ Pascagoula
The Shed
Best Fine Dining ­ Chappy’s
Mary Mahoney’s
Vrazel’s
Best Sunday Brunch ­ Anthony’s Under Oaks
Beau Rivage Buffet
Chappy’s
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“We want to celebrate the swinging 40’s with a USO­
themed event and have a whole lot of fun…and it’s a great excuse to give away a bunch
of cash to over two dozen of our players too!” said Treasure Bay Marketing Director
Stacey McKay.
Entering is easy: For every 600 points earned in slot play from Sept. 1­17, Treasure
Seekers members earn one entry into the 8 p.m. Saturday event in Scalawag’s Showbar,
located adjacent to Nemo’s restaurant on the second level of the Treasure Bay Casino.
Just like the USO dances of yesteryear, ten lucky winners will be drawn to pick their
swinging dance partner to reveal their share of $15,000 in cash. Ten additional wild­card
winners of $500 each will be drawn from all non­winning entries for the Jump ‘N’ Jive
Cash Giveaway for a total of $20,000 in prize money and 25 winners.
“This brings added value to our Treasure Seekers players club card” said McKay. “In
September, you can earn our Gift of the Month, receive entries into our monthly give­
away, earn entries for this event and get daily cash back with double points for everyone
on Tuesday’s! It’s why we believe that our players club offers the very best for players
every day, every week and every month”.
Visit the Treasure Seekers players club for complete contest rules and sign up for
your free Treasure Seekers card.
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SportsZone Hat Night
Saturday, September 30th
Biloxi, MS­­The SportsZone at the Palace
Casino Resort is THE place to catch all the
favorite major league baseball teams in action.
On Saturday, September 30th, the SportsZone
will be hosting “Hat Night”.
The first 50 guests to register before game
time will receive a Major League Baseball Cap
after earning 50 points through slot play on
their players club card. To register, guests must
fill out an entry form in the SportsZone VIP
Throne Zone and must be present on September
30th for the game between the Atlanta Braves
and the Florida Marlins. Only one entry form is
allowed per person. There will also be several
promotions during the game including a trivia
contest and stadium style food specials. Don’t
forget the SportsZone has the longest bar on the
Coast that features $6.50 domestic beer buckets
and $8.50 premium beer buckets to celebrate all
those exciting baseball moments.
From the first pitch until the last inning, sit
back and relax in front of the giant video walls
with over 50 wide screen HDTVs and feel the
energy from the stands. We’ll make sure your
experience is out of the ballpark; so make your
shortstop at the Palace Casino SportsZone.
SportsZone to Host
Trading Card Night
Biloxi, MS­­The SportsZone at the Palace
Casino Resort is THE place to catch all the
favorite major league baseball teams in
action. On Friday, September 2nd, the
SportsZone will be hosting “Trading Card
Night”.
The first 50 guests to register will receive
a pack of Major League Baseball trading
cards after earning 50 points through slot play
on their players club card. To register, guests
must fill out an entry form in the SportsZone
VIP Throne Zone and must be present on
September 2nd for the game between the
Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds. Only
one entry form is allowed per person. There
will also be several promotions during the
game including a trivia contest and stadium
style food specials. Don’t forget the
SportsZone has the longest bar on the Coast
that will be featuring $6.50 domestic beer
buckets or $8.50 premium beer buckets to cel­
ebrate all those exciting baseball moments.
From the first pitch until the last inning, sit
back and relax in front of the giant video walls
with over 50 wide screen HDTVs and feel the
energy from the stands. Have some fun, get in
the game, and trade your cards with another
guest! We’ll make sure your experience is out
of the ballpark; so make your shortstop at the
Palace Casino SportsZone.
BEAU RIVAGE
KRASNAYA
Through November 20
$22.95 & $29.95 + tax & service fee
IMPERIAL PALACE
Tig Notaro ­ September 1­3
Mutzie ­ September 6­ October 1
Tues, Wed, & Thurs at 9p.m.
Fri & Sat at 8p.m. and 10p.m
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CASINO MAGIC
BILOXI
SHOWGIRLS
Through October 6
Tuesdays­Thursdays 6:30 & 8:30p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 & 9:30p.m.
Sundays 4:30 and 6:30 p.m
Tickets $14.95
COMEDY EXPRESS
Every Monday at 8:30pm
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Music Memorabilia
Installation Wraps Up At
Biloxi, MS­­ It all started when Eric Clapton, a reg­
ular at the first Hard Rock Cafe in London, asked the staff if
he could hang his guitar on the wall to mark his favorite bar
stool as "his spot." They did, and one week later, a package from
the Who's Pete Townsend arrived by messenger with a guitar and a
note bearing the message, "Mine's as good as his! Love, Pete." Ever
since then, Hard Rock International has been gathering historic, cool,
unforgettable pieces of rock memorabilia and covering their walls with them. Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Biloxi is no different.
From the moment guests walk through the guitar­handled front doors, a massive two­story mem­
orabilia display wall will greet them including several famous guitars, plus celebrity pants, shirts,
awards, miscellaneous instruments, posters, photos and more.
“It will be a very impactful display for our guests,” said Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
President Joe Billhimer.
Famous artist memorabilia, called
“memo” for short is abundant throughout the
property. There will be everything from
Cher’s pantsuit and Madonna’s bustier to
Steven Tyler’s mike stand covered in scarves
and a wardrobe display from all five Velvet
Revolver band members. If today’s rock is
not for you, how about Johnny Cash’s guitar
and “Man in Black” suit?
“Selecting memorabilia from Hard Rock
International’s Warehouse in Orlando,
Florida was a fun experience,” said
Billhimer. “We had to make sure we got the
right mix of genres and decades to suit all
demographics and tastes. We want each
Hard Rock Biloxi guest to feel like there is
something they can identify with. There is
something for everyone whether a local or
tourist, young or slightly more mature.”
One place that is sure to be a hot spot is
the casino’s Center Bar, located in the center
of the casino floor on an elevated platform.
Besides being the place to people watch, it
will display impressive sculptural guitar
trees with guitars from bands like John S.
(Marilyn Manson), Elliot Easton (The Cars),
Blues Traveler, Metallica, Motely Crue,
Depeche Mode and others.
“It’s amazing as to the amount of memorabilia that Hard Rock International owns and we are
fortunate to have some of what I believe are the best pieces,” said Billhimer.
Memorabilia will abound everywhere you look. There is a very high profile B.B. King guitar
with one­of­a­kind album artwork. There is a Rolling Stones series of lithographs and Charlie Watts
outfit. Miscellaneous guitars throughout the interior include guitars from bands like The Eagles,
Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton and Cheap Trick.
Part project owner and former member of rock group, Giuffria, Gregg Giuffria, is also included in a
tribute to 1980’s heavy metal bands just outside Level12 in the hotel. The tribute wall display will include
guitars, stage outfits displayed on mannequins, posters and photos. Hard Rock Live will also house a
permanent cymbal display that can be autographed and returned to the display as bands play the venue.
Introduces Poker Promotion
Biloxi, MS – The Poker Parlor at the Palace Casino Resort is
pleased to announce an introductory promotion for
poker players beginning Monday, August 22nd.
Between 9 AM and 1 PM on Monday thru Friday,
the first 30 players daily who buy­in any poker
game in the Poker Parlor with a minimum of $80
will be given $20 in chips after qualifying with
actual 2 hours of poker play. The “actual” terms and conditions are available upon request in the
Poker Parlor.
Offering world­class poker in an aesthetically pleasing environment, the Poker Parlor is smoke­
free and has six tables featuring Texas Hold ‘Em, No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha Hi Lo, Omaha,
and 7­Card Stud. The Poker Parlor is located on the second floor of the Palace Casino and is open 24
hours a day seven days a week. The Poker Parlor’s luxurious equestrian décor, the friendly associ­
ates, and the tasty menu ensure guests the ultimate poker experience.
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Biloxi, MS­­The
Isle of Capri Casino
Resort’s $250,000
Rockin’ at the Isle
Scratch
&
Win
Giveaway will kick off
on September 2 and will run
through September 30th!
Cash, Cars and Guitars…. there’s
lots of ways to win in this rockin’
giveaway! For starters, you could
win cool instant prizes like up to
$1,000 instant cash, an iPod mini or
free hotel stays at the Isle of Capri Casino Resort. All other scratch cards may
be redeemed for FREE entries into the weekly drawings held Fridays, September 9,16 and 23 at
9:00pm. Each of these Fridays, win your share of $25,000 in FREE IslePlay (free slot play) and a
chance to walk away with a Gibson B.B. King “Lucille” Guitar!
Then for the final grand prize drawing on Friday, September 30 at 9:00pm, you could win a
rockin’ new Corvette! Five finalists will receive $1,000 in FREE IslePlay and a key. If your key is
the first to start the Corvette, it’s yours!
Get one free scratch card daily with your IsleOne Card beginning September 2 through
September 30 and earn additional cards through slot and table play. See IsleOne Club for complete
details.
So come on out to the Isle of Capri Casino Resort, Biloxi and win big in our $250,000
Rockin’ at the Isle Scratch & Win Giveaway!
Gulfport, MS­­Things are heating up this month at the Copa
and Rick is adding more fuel to the fire with three special Hot
Seat drawings. It’s all part of Copa’s twelfth anniversary cele­
bration and everyone is invited.
Kick­off the month with a special Spin & Win Hot Seat on
Saturday September 3rd. Just play your favorite slot using
your Copa card between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. A winner will be
selected every 15 minutes to spin the Big Prize Wheel where
you can win $100 to $600 cash. You can even double your
winnings with a special spot on the wheel. If that sounds like
fun, then head back to Rick’s Place on Saturday, September
10th for the “Cash Bash” Hot Seat. Grab a hot slot from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and win your share of
$5,000. A winner will be selected every 15 minutes, as the prizes get hotter every hour.
But that’s not where the party ends. Rick is turning up the heat for a sizzling $12,500 Anniversary
Hot Seat on Saturday, September 24th. Hop onto your favorite slot between noon and midnight; a win­
ner will be picked every 15 minutes and will win $500 during Copa’s biggest Hot Seat giveaway ever.
Don’t have a Copa card? Get one today – it’s easy and membership is free. Players Club mem­
bers also save money on everyday items and services with their Copa card at over 400 businesses
across the Gulf Coast. Just look for the sign in the window and tell them Rick sent you. A complete
list is available at the Players Club.
It will be a party all month long during Copa’s 12th Anniversary Celebration. For more information
about any of their special events, call (228) 863­3330 or check out their web site at thecopacasino.com.
Gulfport, MS­­There is always something to celebrate at the
Copa and this month will be something special. It’s Copa’s
12th Anniversary and Rick is not holding anything back to
recognize this once­a­year event.
You don’t have to be an Olympian to get a perfect ten.
Everyone can earn Ten Times Points between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
on September 12th when playing slots with your Copa card. It’s
the largest single day event on the Coast and Rick is bringing it
back. “I’m asked about it constantly.” Rick said. “Everyone had so much fun last year that I made sure we
brought it back to thank all our guests who have helped made the Copa such a great success.”
Make sure to swipe your Copa card at a Guest Service Kiosk when you’ve finished playing to
collect your bonus. Kiosks are located throughout the casino. When you swipe, you’ll also receive
an entry into a bonus $5,000 drawing on September 17th. The cash drawings are ticket­less and will
take place every 15 minutes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Remember to activate your entries starting at noon
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Biloxi, MS­­The last thing I thought the
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place is PHENOMENAL!!!! Just like their
sister company, The Outback, has wowed us
with fresh cut ­ high quality steaks, consis­
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flown­in­daily fish along with the same con­
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seasoned and cooked over a wood burning
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ferent sauces, Lemon Butter, Lime Tomato
Garlic, Warm Mango Salsa, or Pan Asian
style. The appetizers are outstanding as well
as plentiful. Their salads, steaks, chops,
chicken and pasta dishes are as well!
Our wonderful and friendly waitress
Melissa recommended that Cheli, Bebe, and
I begin with one of their specialty martinis,
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We enjoyed a variety of entrees including
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she will definitely order in the future.
Cheli had a Filet Mignon with lumpcrab
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wonderful flavor of its own, but the marsala
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I devoured one of the daily specials,
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Meat Loaf: Is that live, that piano?
Can they all hear me? Okay. So,
they should introduce themselves
individually… and tell me a little
bit about themselves and what the
hobbies they enjoy.
(Gary Graft) with (Watch) Radio
Network: Hi Meat Loaf, how are
you?
Meat Loaf: Good, how are you
doing?
(Gary Graft): All right, all right.
So tell ­ bring us up to date, if you
will, on Bat Out of Hell 3.
Meat Loaf: I knew that was going
to be the first question. All right,
somehow, you know what, I knew
that was the first question.
So anyway, Michael Beinhorn is
producing and Jimmy is writing.
Jimmy is just ­ he had some health
issues and really physically not up
to par to sit in the studio for a long
time and do it. So Michael Beinhorn
is going to produce and Jimmy is
writing.
(Gary Graft): When do you expect
we're going to hear it and tell us a
little bit about what is…
Meat Loaf: No, I know, and other
people are expecting for you to hear
it but, legitimately, I think ­ In about
a year from now.
(Gary Graft): What's it ­ give us a
sense of what it sounds like?
Meat Loaf: God, I don't know what
it sounds like because, you know,
it's like I've had ­ okay, Bat Out of
Hell I was produced by Todd
Rundgren, he's completely out of
his mind. Bat Out of Hell II is pro­
duced by Jim Steinman, he is com­
pletely insane. Michael Beinhorn is
as odd as the other two, and he's
doing III, so I have no idea.
It's going to sound like Meat
Loaf singing and then, you know,
it's just this ­ they evolved, you
know. I mean, I think 2 sounded dif­
ferent than 1 and they ­ it evolved.
I mean, it's been how many
years, so, it has to evolve, it has to
get ­ I think it's going to be a little
more edgy myself, but, that's just
how I'm looking at it.
Greg Haymes, with Albany Times
Union: Hello Meat Loaf.
Let's
continue with a little bit of a same
thing; are you going to ­ have you
been recording?
Meat Loaf: No. We…Jimmy has
been writing and I'm actually ­
we're doing one of the songs live
right now. But it's not a key piece to
the record, it's just something we
could put up and get our feet wet,
and it's a little edgier than the previ­
ous Bat records.
So, not quite as melodic, but
edgier, I don't know what that
means but there you go.
Greg Haymes: So we will get a lit­
tle bit of a sneak preview on it too?
Meat Loaf: Yeah, you'll get a little
bit of a feel. In fact, that's the name
of the song, "Only When I Feel."
(John
Burgess)
with
the
Commercial Appeal Casino
Magazine: "The Hair of the Dog
That Bit You," well, what dog
prompted the tour name?
Meat Loaf: My dog, (Angus). And
there's a saying about a hair of a dog
and it's ­ I think it's basic and I real­
ly don't know what it means but
other people do so I'm like, you
know, it refers to after you've ­ a
hangover, I think.
(John Burgess): Now, you've per­
formed with symphonies on, you
know, huge elaborate stages, how
large of a band are you carrying on
this tour?
Meat Loaf: The same, you know
what? It's the same ­ I've never
changed how large it is…it's always
been two guitars ­ actually, it's less
than Bat Out of Hell because we
had two keyboard players, we had
(Styman), and then (Paul Jacobs)
took over… and (Paul Glenn) and
now, I have a guitar player named
(Randy Flowers) from Nashville…
and he plays a ­ he goes up and
plays a little keyboard every now ­
but I prefer the guitar, so the guitar
play ­ the guitar is really ­ I mean,
of course, the piano is big influence,
but the guitar has influenced me
more than piano. And so, I don't
know how many people that is. I
have two singers, drummer, base,
two guitars, piano, and me.
Peter Tattersoll with the Sun
Herald: Do you have any upcom­
ing acting projects?
Meat Loaf: I believe so, but you
know what, until the deal is done,
you can't ever talk about it. That's it,
yeah, superstition. Like you can't
face two mirrors together, that's why
barber shops went out of business.
Peter Tattersoll: But do you con­
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sider yourself an actor who sings or
a singer who acts?
Meat Loaf: I don't know. I consid­
er myself a dog trainer. I don't
know. I'm an actor who sings…
Because I started as an actor. Well
yeah, I did start as an actor and then
I kind of did music, and then I did
acting, and then I've been to music,
and I've done, you know, acting and
kind of back and forth.
Peter Tattersoll: And does acting
give you more personal satisfaction
than you find in music or…
Meat Loaf: No, they're different. I
mean, when the shows are ­ when
the shows are really gone, I'm get­
ting, you know, I'm really getting
long in the tooth now and when the
shows are good, that's great, you
know. I'm not crazy about the mov­
ing around part. I enjoy doing the
show. It's the moving around part
that kills you. The one, you know,
getting on a bus or getting on a
plane and doing whatever. That will
just ­ it just kills me, it's like, you
know, we were in Europe and we
were flying a lot in Europe so ­ and
we, you know, we had our own
plane and we were ­ but sometimes,
after the show, you got an hour, you
know, 45 minutes to the airport and
to ­ I know it sounds stupid but it's
exhausting. You know, and then
you've got to go back through cus­
toms and (unintelligible) that's too
much. But I enjoyed doing the
shows. The shows are ­ The shows,
so far this year, have been really
good. Some ­ They've, you know,
been right up there with some of the
really good ones we've done.
Peter Tattersoll: And a follow ­ I'd
like to know what kind of music do
you like to listen to?
Meat Loaf: Oh, I don't know. I listen
to everything just to see what they're
all doing. I really do. I listen from,
you know, to 50 Cent to Faith Hill. So
­ Because I want to know what every­
body's doing, I just want to hear it.
Scott Cronick with the Atlantic
City Press: Getting to your televi­
sion­movie stuff, is there a project
that you ever turned down that you
wish you didn't?
Meat Loaf: Well there was ­ there
is ­ there's a project that happened
long time ago that I didn't turn
down, it was just ­ it was taped and
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it was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's
Nest with Jack Nicholson. And I
was going to play the role of Billy
Bibbit and they had a writer strike. I
was all set. We were going to
Seattle and everything and they had
a writer strike.
Michael Douglas was producing
and then they flipped directors and
Milos Forman was trying to find me
and I had an agent at the time who
told him I wasn't available and I
was just sitting over in London, I
was filming Rocky Horror and I'm
done, and I'm just having fun in
London, and the agent said I wasn't
available and when I got back to
town and they said, “Man, Milos
Forman has been looking for you.”
I actually called him at 1:00 in the
morning. And he said, “Oh no, I
got ­ Oh, oh, this is a problem.” And
he had hired, I can't remember his
name now. That actor ­ He waited
on me, he said, "I waited on you as
long as I could." and he hired the
guy that afternoon. I was like, you
know… eight hours late from call­
ing him. And other than that, no,
there's nothing I've turned down
because I think I've been right in
anything I've turned down. There's,
you know, there's stuff I've wanted
and they've said well, “We don't
want you to have this, we want you
to have this.” And I go, “I don't
want that, I want this.”
Jeff Niesel, with Cleveland Free
Times.: Hi Meat Loaf. I know last
time you're on tour, you played
some Hedwig songs. Are you still
doing that? And what do you like so
much about those tunes?
Meat Loaf: Oh well, it wasn't a
Hedwig song. If you really knew
Hedwig and you noticed the other
thing, the lyrics were different and
it was written by ­ oh, (Steven) ­ oh
god, oh man, I'm getting old.
(Steven) ­ it's driving me nuts now.
But he changed the lyrics from the
Hedwig. I really like Hedwig. I
really like Hedwig.
And he
changed the lyrics and the whole
middle part was about me growing
up in Texas and this whole thing
and he actually wrote two new ver­
sions and we changed the chorus.
So it was kind of a same song, but
not the same song.
Jeff Niesel: Oh, I see. Are you still
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playing those tunes?
Meat Loaf: No, we're not playing that song
now.
Jeff Niesel: Okay, it's too bad. I thought they are
really good.
Meat Loaf: Oh, we got good songs now too. We
got ­ Well, three that, one, my daughter wrote,
Pearl, and then a cover, and then a new song.
Only When I Feel, so ­ and so, we've got three
new ones.
Cheli Strumila with Coast Nightlife
Observer.: Hello Meat Loaf. I just like to thank
you for all the music that set the mood for so
many of my wonderful memories.
You've worked in the past with "a roster of
eclectic artists" including three­time Grammy
Winner, songwriter (Diane Warren), Nicki Sixx
from Motley Crue, Kevin Griffin from Better
than Ezra, and Stephen Trask, composer and
lyricist from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, since
that statement, who else have you added to that
list? And of all the new artists out today, do you
have any favorites?
Meat Loaf: No, I guess, Pink isn't a new artist
anymore; but I really do like her. And ­ no, I like
­ there's so many else I like and I can't remember
their names. I'm telling you this is terrible. And…
Cheli Strumila: Well, have you worked with
any more? Have you actually worked…
Meat Loaf: No, not at all. We've just been ­
What did I do? I did like three little films last
year and then we ­ I set around a lot last year
because the tour before, I thought I was going to
die. I mean, I really just ­ I couldn't ever ­ I had
the flu four times, I had a little ­ I had an intes­
tine surgery that I had to have, then I had the
heart procedure and I just ­ this was one ­ and
then I went to a race track and got ­burned my
vocal chords with nitroglycerin and Clorox
bleach from being on the track, and it was just a
miserable, miserable ­ it was awful. And I ­ I
didn't think I was ever going to do anything
again, and then, you know, I just said ­ every­
body kept calling, and I said, “Well, give me
some time off and let me just get back to get my
head back.” I got to get back on the horse
because it was so painful it ­ I've never experi­
enced an evening like that and it was actually
horrifying. And ­ But we got back on, we've
done 20 shows so far and they felt really good
and it's been really good and the band's unbe­
lievable. I literally ­ I mean, my band is just ­ I
take no responsibility for them other than ­ I
don't take any responsibility, I can't even say I
helped them ­really put them together and my
daughter did help put some deal together and ­ I
mean, over the ­ but they're fantastic. I mean,
they just ­ they blow me away every night…
Cheli Strumila: Well, you know, I'm excited to
see you when you come here to the Beau Ravage
on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
I recently walked in to a local music show and
the place is so empty, yet I go on pay sites on the
Web and there are millions who are downloading
music. What do you think about the file sharing
that is going on through the Internet today and
do you, as an artist, receive your fair share from
the music that is downloading on such type sites
as Rhapsody and Napster?
Meat Loaf: As an artist, you've never received
your fair share, bottom line. And there's not a sin­
gle artist in the world that has been paid what
they're owed from a record company. And,
they're definitely not getting paid from the
Internet and how do I feel about it? Well, I think
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it's not right to file share, but in some ways it's
good because people are constantly seeing your
name and downloading stuff. But I don't think
that's ­ I mean, I think it's good to have your name
out there and then, you know, and help sell tick­
ets, and if you're in my situation kind of keep you
going. And ­ but at the same time, you know, it's
not fair. It's like downloading movies or, it's like
stealing, it's like going ­ I'm seeing this in Europe
a bit, so, you know, if you go in would you, you
know, would you beat up your dentist and walk
out or, you know, you need to pay for things and
it's like stealing and it's kind of like that musical
Rent, it kind of set the tone for all these stuff and
it really pisses me off actually.
Cheli Strumila: Yes. But, from with what I
understand like with the Rhapsody and Napster,
you're actually paying for the downloads. So
these companies aren't paying the artists?
Meat Loaf: Oh, you know, well, I couldn't tell
you in a million years about that dear. I don't
even know what you were talking about. You
know, I didn't know what Rhapsody and I just
thought you meant the file sharing where they're
just, you know, basically taking it because they
do that with movies and ­ because you have the
thing where they can ­ yeah, file sharing, that's
exactly right. And not­ you're not getting ­ you
may get a ­ what do they pay? Three bucks for
file sharing or something?
Cheli Strumila: With Rhapsody you're paying
9.99 a month, download whatever you want and
if you want to burn it your pretty much paying
the price you would pay if you bought it at a
music store.
Meat Loaf: Well, you know, there should some
way to figure out how to split that between 8
million artists.
Phil Schwartz with the Daily Gazette: The Bat
Out of Hell is a ­ such a huge phenomenon and
that was kind of stretching over 30 years. Why
does it take you 15 years to kind of between
albums that just continue the story?
Meat Loaf: Just, you know, we just do other
things. I have no explanation for that other than,
you know, time passes ­ time flies actually…
you know, it doesn't ­ honestly, it doesn't feel
like 30 years. I mean, it's been 10, 11 years since
Anything for Love and it doesn't feel that. I
mean, it really does not feel that.
Phil Schwartz: Is it scary to follow up on a, you
know, these two past albums that have been just
so phenomenally…
Meat Loaf: No. Nothing's scary anymore. The
only thing that's scary is, you know ­ the world
is scary…you know, we're like, you know, we
help ­ we ­ if we do some good for people that's
great. But, you know, there are so many other
things to be worried about and scared about.
But, no it doesn't ­ I just go in, I'm going to do
the best I can do and I know Jimmy is going to,
you know, do the best he can do and I know
Michael Beinhorn is going to do the best he can
do and I know that the management company is,
you know, all over this thing, and they're really,
you know, we're working on the cover and we're
­ so ­ we just do what we can do and it comes.
And it's going to be really ­ it's going to be good,
I mean, I can feel that. I think it's going to be
very good, and so ­ and I think it's going to be a
little different, it's going to be interesting.
Phil Schwartz: Yeah, well said. And from what
I can tell, teenagers are still listening to Paradise
by the Dashboard Light…and that's ­ that seems
quite amazing to me. What do you think that it's
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still being picked up by kids…
Meat Loaf: Because it doesn't change. It ­ that
emotional thing does not change. That story does
not change especially, you know, the stop right
there and emotionally people have been the
same for a long time, forever, as far as I know. I
mean, I think cavemen kind of got into this
realm as well, you know, they just used clubs, it
was a different thing. And they drag them by,
you know, you hit women over the head and
drag them by the hair.
Bob Ross of Tampa Tribune: You've been, of
course, you've been so busy. I mean, you've been
on tour, you've made at least a dozen movies
since Fight Club and I think you got three in the
can that haven't even come out yet. So I'm won­
dering what you do for your health work out rou­
tine or whatever?
Meat Loaf: Well, I've got a gym in my house
and I look at it. It's a very nice, little gem and it's
­ it looks great. No, you know, it's like, I do, you
know, I don't do a lot but I do enough to, you
know, keep me kind of moving. I mean I'm not,
you know, I'm not pumping iron, by any stretch
of the imagination. Obviously, you can tell that.
Bob Ross: The other thing, I hate to bug you but
editors are editors and they want to know how
old you are and I found three different sources.
the All Music Guide says you were born in '46,
the Internet Movie Database says you were born
in '47…What's the deal?
Meat Loaf: I'll tell you what my passport says.
Fifty­one.
Bob Ross: Hey, how long is this tour that you're on?
Meat Loaf: We're going on until October 1.
Short. It's not long.
Bob Ross: And did you play stuff from all your
albums?
Meat Loaf: No, not from all of them. We'd be up
there for about four years. What are we playing
from? I don't even know what we played from.
We ­ I got ­ we, you know, we've got like ­ I don't
know, it's pretty fast this year, though. We ­ it's a
little fireball of a show. It's like the shortest show
we've done and we've got as many songs and it
just doesn't stop. It's ­ and it's an aerobic work­
out, is really what it is. It's my Jane Fonda video.
Thomas Demopilis The Daily News
Saratogan: I guess, first up, have you ever
snuck into a midnight showing of “Rocky
Horror” picture… Dressed as your character?
Meat Loaf: No, Not since we were actually
doing ­ I was actually doing it on Broadway and
Tim Curry and myself ­ Tim had two friends in
town and we went down to see the movie. And at
the (Waverly) and they wouldn't let us in. and I
said to them, I said, “Wait a second, this is Tim
Curry, the star of the movie.” And Tim his ­ he
had ­ he didn't have his hair. And she goes, “It
doesn't look like him.” And I said, “But ­ and I'm
Eddie,” and he goes, “It really doesn't look like
you.” Because I was wearing a wig in the movie
and now, you know, I've got my hair down, she
goes, “He's got black hair.” I said, “It's a wig.”
And the woman running the thing and eventually
we got in and she passes by me and leans over and
goes, “This better be you in this movie.” I was
like going, “Okay, yeah.” So that's been the last
time. I mean I have done some promo because
(Lou Adler) was very gracious in allowing the
video, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, 30 years
ago, to be like a trailer to the movie. So Paradise
ran in all the movie theaters thanks to (Lou).
Thomas Demopilis: I guess second of all, in ­
from a fan's perspective, earlier in your career,
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you had shared the stage with like the Stooges
and The Who and the MC5 an …I mean do you
carry ­ as a rock and roll fan from ­ I mean when
these bands were at their prime or in their prime
I should say, do you carry around memories of
that era?
Meat Loaf: Oh, I do. I'm much more of a fan of
the late ­ them, you know, mid to late 60s and the
early 70s as far as the rock bands go, because
everybody strives to be completely different. I
mean you couldn't wear the same clothes, you
couldn't have the same amp. You could have a
Fender, but you had to make your Fender look
different than the Fender from before. It's like,
if you go talk to somebody like (Ted Nugent), if
you can, you know, feel talk to you about this
stuff, you know, it's like he was like the Spinal
Tap, his went to 11. And you know, they had to
play different guitars and they had to be ­ every­
thing had to be different. And there was ­ that ­
if you go look at Woodstock and just look at the
various artists that were on Woodstock, how ­
oh, god, I'm old. I hate this when I can't think of
one ­ but it was so varied in its whole concept
and now that you look at festivals today, then it's
all heavy metal, it's all folk, it's all rap, it's all
this, where Woodstock is the best example and it
didn't make any difference. It was about the
music and it was about all the music. And that
was like radio, back then. Radio played whatev­
er it could play. And now all of sudden, radio
went off to, “Okay, now we're going to play, you
know, country, we're going to play modern coun­
try, we're going to play hip­hop country, we're
going to play, you know, hip­hop, we're going to
play rap, we're going to play gangster, we're
going to play heavy metal, we're going to play
new wave, we're going to play" ­ you know, I
don't even know what the hell they're doing. So
I can't even keep up with it anymore.
Thomas Demopilis: Oh, yeah. Except for Pink.
Meat Loaf: Well, yeah, because I think she's
very talented and I really like her voice.
Sean Daily St. Petersburg Times: Hey listen, I
want to know, do you ever got approached by
Fight Club fans, like they creepy ones? Like
seeking enlightenment from Bob?
Meat Loaf: No, I've never been approached by
creepy ones. I get approached by Fight Club
fans all the time.
Sean Daily: Hey, 30th anniversary of “Bat Out
of Hell” is coming out, any plans to celebrate in
a certain way?
Meat Loaf: Yeah, yeah, yeah. they are planning
to do something.
Leslie Martin The Weekender: Now, I was
going back to your movie career because I loved
you in Fight Club, what was the best role you've
played in the movie, the most enjoyable for you?
Meat Loaf: The best role for me was a movie
called, “Focus” by Arthur Miller with Bill Macy
and Laura Dern and David Paymer. And Arthur
Miller was actually on the set and he came onto
the set. I mean it wasn't because he came to see
it was just per chance that he came the day that
I'm shooting the big scene that I had and it was
like, you talk about being nervous, here's Arthur
Miller and you're up. And I mean it's like, oh
man, it was with Bill Macy so that helped some,
I wasn't all by myself. But when he showed up,
it ­ the camera was on me, it was on my turn­
around...but he liked it, it was very cool.
(For the complete interview and links to Meat
Loaf’s new music, go to www.coastnightlifeob­
server.com)
MS Gulf Coast­­A record number of
seafood booths will participate in the 24th Annual Biloxi
Seafood Festival, September 10 ­ 11, at Point Cadet Plaza in
Biloxi. Organizers are also expecting a record number of atten­
dees.
The Biloxi Seafood Festival is one of the largest events in the
state and was selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top
20 Events for the month of September 2005. Kimberly Nastasi
Crim, director of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, thinks this
year will be one of the festival's best.
"The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, along with our numerous
volunteers and community supporters, have worked hard to
organize an outstanding Biloxi Seafood Festival," Crim said.
"This event is the premiere celebration of the seafood heritage on
Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Any type of local seafood you can think
of and more will be represented in scrumptious style."
Culinary highlights include boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, fried
fish, seafood po'boys, shrimp salad, seafood jambalaya, shrimp
spaghetti and even alligator sausage. And don’t forget about the
Annual Greater Gulf Coast Gumbo Championship on Sunday.
The gumbo competition, which is open to the public, is held from
noon until 3 p.m., and for an addi­
tional $5 visitors are invited to
sample more than 20 delicious
kinds of seafood gumbo.
In addition to fabulous food, the Biloxi
Seafood Festival will feature continu­
ous live
enter­
tainment
from
jazz,
blues, zydeco, coun­
try and contemporary
bands, plus more than 80 arts and
crafts booths.
There will also be several activ­
ities for families like the Kiwanis
Kid's Fishing Rodeo, the boat
show, a 5­K run, and free admis­
sion to both the Maritime &
Seafood Industry Museum and the
J.L. Scott Marine Education
Center.
The Biloxi Seafood Festival is
organized by the Biloxi Chamber
of Commerce and the City of
Biloxi, and sponsored in part by
Harrison County, The Sun Herald,
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino,
FEB
Distributing,
REX
Distributing,
Roy
Anderson
Construction, Yates Construction,
and WXXV Fox 25.
Biloxi Seafood Festival was
named MS Tourism Association’s
“Event of the Year” for 2001,
and the Southeastern Tourism
Society’s “Top 20 Events in
September,” for 2004.
For more information visit
our website at www.Biloxi.org,
or call 374.2717.
BOOTH SPACE AVAIL­
ABLE FOR THE BILOXI
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Booth space is now available for
the Biloxi Seafood Festival! The
24th Annual Seafood Festival
will be held September 10 & 11,
2005, at Point Cadet Plaza.
Exhibit your arts, crafts, pottery,
jewelry, painting, plants etc, at
the best festival on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast! The
Biloxi Seafood Festival tradi­
tionally draws more than 40,000
people for the two­day event.
Sign up today!
Vendor Guidelines:
~$175.00 booth fee (per 10x12
booth space)
after August 31, 2005 and only
cashiers
checks and money orders will
be accepted
~Set up is Friday, September 9,
2005 beginning at 1:00pm until
7:00pm. Exceptions will be
made for Saturday morning set
up on a case by case basis.
Hours of operation are
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SEPTEMBER 2005
Saturday, September 10 10a­10p
Sunday, September 11 11a­6p
Log onto Biloxi.org to download your application or call
228.374.2717.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, September 10
Gates Open 10am ­ Festival
Closes 10pm
6:30 am – 10 am ­ Biloxi
Kiwanis Kids Fishing Rodeo –
Registration at 6:30 am / Fishing
starts at 7am ­ Marina Point Pier
9 am – 5 pm ­ JL Scott Marine
Education Center – Free Entry!
9 am – 4:30 pm ­ Maritime
Seafood Industry Museum – Free
Entry!
10 am – 11:30 am ­ * THE
RELATIVE UNKNOWN
10 am­ 3 pm ­ Boys & Girls
Club, Arts for Kids! FREE
10 am – 6 pm ­ The FOX Cash
BOX – Sponsored by WXXV
Fox 25 and Whitney Bank
10 am – close~Fabulous Array
of Seafood Available!
~Space Walk, 5­in­1 Bungee,
Rascal Racers, other children's
activities
~Boat & RV Show – New boats
on display
11:30 am – 1 pm ­ * RHYTHM
& RAIN
11:30 am – 12:30 pm ­ Kiwanis Kids Fishing Rodeo Awards
Ceremony – Kids Zone Stage
1 pm – 3 pm ­ * DONN HUPP
1pm – 4 pm ­ Children’s Seafood Olympics – Sponsored by the
City of Biloxi Recreation Department
3:30 pm ­ 5:30 pm ­ * CHRIS GILL
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm ­ * SISTA JAZZ
6:30 pm – 8 pm ­ 5K Run – Sponsored by Biloxi Regional
Medical Center – Organized by Gulf Coast Running Club
7:30 pm – 10 pm ­ * DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO CREW
Sunday, September 11
Gates Open 11:00 a.m. ­ Festival Closes 6:00 p.m.
11 am – close ­ Fabulous Array of Seafood Available!
11 am – 6 pm ­ The Fox Cash BOX – Sponsored by WXXV Fox
25 and Whitney Bank
11 am – 6 pm ­ Space Walk, 5­in­1 Bungee, Rascal Racers, Rock
Wall, Obstacle Course, and numerous other children's activities
~Boat & RV Show – New boats on display
11 am – 1 pm ­ * WAYLON THIBODEAUX
Noon – 3 pm ­ THE SUN HERALD ANNUAL GULF COAST
GUMBO CHAMPIONSHIP !!!
Noon – 2pm ­ * RAY FOURNIER
Noon – 4 pm ­ Maritime Seafood Industry Museum – Free Entry!
1 pm – 3 pm ­ * BACK ALLEY
1 pm – 5 pm ­ JL Scott Marine Education Center – Free Entry!
3 pm – 4:30 pm ­ * THE BROADMOORS
4:30 pm – 6pm ­ * TIM GROSS & THE BLUE BLAZES
THE BILOXI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS ORGANIZED BY THE
BILOXI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE CITY OF
BILOXI.
MAIN SPONSORS ARE
THE SUN HERALD, BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO,
WXXV­25, HARRISON COUNTY, YATES CONSTRUCTION,
FEB DISTRIBUTING, REX DISTRIBUTING,
& ROY ANDERSON CORP.
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More Than
a Coffee Shop
WINE SOCIAL THURSDAYS
Master of Wine to Attend
Mignon’s Wine Social
Biloxi, MS –Mignon’s Steaks & Seafood, the premier fine dining
restaurant at the Palace Casino Resort, will host its upcoming wine
social on Thursday, September 1st. The wine social will feature spe­
cial guest Peter Koff, winemaker for Fairest Cape Beverage
Company.
Koff is a native of South Africa and developed a
profound interest and taste for fine wines. His
desire for knowledge led him to the Cape Wine
Master Examination, which he passed in 1984 to
become one of only five Cape Wine Masters in
South Africa. In 1987, Koff emigrated from South
Africa to the United States and was given the
opportunity to fulfill his lifelong dream of entering
the UK Master of Wine program. In 1993, Koff
qualified as a Master of Wine and became one of
twelve in the United States and one of thirty in the
world. Later, Koff saw the opportunity to be inde­
pendent and to be involved with his wholehearted
hobby, and, in 1995, he began a wine import and
wholesale business. Today, Fairest Cape Beverage
Company represents some of the finest wines in the world including cult wine from California,
award­winning Pinot Noir from Oregon, world­class Barbaresco from Italy, and the finest Pinotage
from South Africa. Koff currently resides in Irvine, California and will attend the Mignon’s
September wine social.
Mignon’s is home to the monthly wine social, which offers class, a fabulous social scene, a
relaxing environment, and, of course, wine. Held on the first Thursday of every month in the exqui­
site Mignon’s Lounge, the wine social is held in a delightful atmosphere with heavy hors d’oeuvres
and numerous wine representatives offering samples of their wines.
The wine social is $25.00 per person and is held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Mignon’s
Lounge on the second floor of the hotel. For a classy and sophisticated night of wine tasting,
call Mignon’s at 228­386­2023 for reservations.
Biloxi, MS­­I was at the local
grocery store the other day and
ran into a friend that I hadn’t
seen in years who lives here in
Ocean Springs. We greeted each other,
chatted about old times and when asked
what I was doing now I answered “we opened up a restaurant called Coffee Fusion Bubbletea
Cafe.” I then invited him to come by sometime. To this he replied “I’ve seen the place but I real­
ly don’t care for coffee, thanks anyways.” My heart sank as I realized that a lot of local people
probably don’t know yet that we are a full restaurant and not just a coffee shop. Also that we have
literally hundreds of different drinks, that don’t have coffee in them or don’t taste like coffee. I
understand that we have the word coffee in our name, but we have the words “BubbleTea” &
“Café” in our name as well, which means restaurant. We offer over 40 food items on the menu
and daily specials. We serve breakfast all day long featuring bagels with cream cheese, or bagel
sandwiches with egg, cheese and your choice of bacon, ham or sausage. In addition we have
Oatmeal with fresh fruit, and French toast. We also have a huge healthy lunch menu with a large
selection of Grilled Italian Panini sandwiches, fresh Gourmet Salads, healthy wraps and our sig­
nature Grilled Croissants. Side Items such as fresh fruit cups, gourmet chips, and homemade pasta
salad. We offer a kids menu, and hot soups in the fall and winter. And I believe we have one of
the largest dessert selections on the coast. Homemade Italian Cream Cakes, cheese cakes, cook­
ies, brownies, and pies and more. The customers rave about our lunches and the fact that it’s one
of the few places on the coast to have a healthy gourmet meal. And all of our lunches are priced
at an affordable $6.50. And the quality can’t be beat. So I have made it my personal mission to
let everyone know why we have the word “Café” in our name. We not only have the largest selec­
tion of coffee drinks, fresh fruit smoothies and asain bubbleteas on the coast, but a fantastic healthy
food menu as well. If you would like to see our whole menu or find out more about us, log onto
www.coffeefusionbubbletea.com and check it out.
Biloxi, MS­­All you can eat in a comfortable and casual set­
ting overlooking the incredible Gulf Coast. Fill your
plates with a variety of delicious food from a giant
rotisserie filled with chicken, ribs and beef brisket to
the smoker serving fresh smoked ham. Sample the
Southern­style cuisine, including crab legs and shrimp.
Treat your sweet tooth to our original key lime pie.
SPECIAL THEMED MENUS INCLUDE: Southern
Barbecue Buffet every Wednesday 4­9pm for $13.99 ~
Come experience your favorite buffet items along with a heap
of tantalizing BBQ items ­ ribs, chicken, rubbed, pulled and all
the trimmings to go along with it. Gary "Red" Necaise will be performing from
5­9 p.m. Tropical Shrimp Festival every Friday 4­10pm for $16.99 ~ Come to the islands of shrimp
buffet featuring peel­and­eat shrimp, fried shrimp, coconut shrimp, shrimp scampi.... Additionally,
the buffet will feature you favorite Jamaican, Asian, and Hawaiian Island specialties, all enhanced
by the sounds of Cheri Salvetti’s "Island of Rhythm" performing from 6­10 p.m. Prime Rib and
Seafood every Saturday 4­10pm for $17.99, and Sensational Sundays Champagne Buffet
Brunch every Sunday 10:30am­3:30pm for $12.99.
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Hopefully We’ll see you for lunch
Adam & Tram Flinchum
Owners, Coffee Fusion Bubbletea Cafe
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ Comedy Night
Imperial Palace ­ Hank Beruman
President ­ Eddie Miller
Julep Room ­ HH Anthony Ainsworth
LADIES NIGHT
Davis & Warren
Michael’s ­ Pool Tournament
Pirate’s Den ­ Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ Karaoke / KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ Pete Fountain
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee/ Hank Beruman
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Coffee Fusion ­ Open Mic
Irish Coast ­ Karaoke
Huck’s Cove ­ Ladies Night
Julep Room ­ Andy Lee & Friends
KJ’s Too ­ Ladies Night
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke & Line Dance Lessons
Phoenix ­ Pool Tounament
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT / Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino BX ­ Aga Boom
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Gorenflo’s ­ Hank Beruman
Irish Coast ­ JAGER & CNO PARTY
Julep Room ­ HH Anthony Ainsworth
Long Island Wednesdays are Back ­ $4
Don Hupp & Jeanette
Phoenix ­ Bike Night
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino BX ­ Aga Boom
Imperial Palace ­ Eddie McDaniel
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
President ­ Eddie Miller
Treasure Bay ­ Full FX
Irish Coast ­ Tim Gross & Blue Blazes
Julep Room ­ James Gilleys
KJ’s Too ­ Bike Night
Phoenix ­ BM / SIN All Day 241
Pirates Den ­ Karaoke
The Fountain ­ JB Whalen
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT
Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ Comedy Night
Imperial Palace ­ Island of Rhythm
President ­ Eddie Miller
Julep Room ­ HH Gina Turner
LADIES NIGHT
JB Whalen
Michael’s ­ Pool Tournament
Pirate’s Den ­ Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ Karaoke / KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ Pete Fountain
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee/ Island of Rhythm
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Coffee Fusion ­ Open Mic
Irish Coast ­ Karaoke
Huck’s Cove ­ Ladies Night
Julep Room ­ Andy Lee & Lisa
KJ’s Too ­ Ladies Night
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke & Line Dance Lessons
Phoenix ­ Pool Tounament
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT / Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / No Idea
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Dee & the Sax Man.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Gorenflo’s ­ Hank Beruman
Irish Coast ­ JAGER & CNO PARTY
Julep Room ­ HH Gina Turner
Long Island Wednesdays are Back ­ $4
Parrothead Party w/ Don & Rain
Phoenix ­ Bike Night
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Grand BX ­ ASIAN SHOW
Imperial Palace ­ Eddie McDaniel
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Irish Coast ­ JUNIUS
Julep Room ­ Brent Anderson
KJ’s Too ­ Bike Night
Phoenix ­ BM / SIN All Day 241
Pirates Den ­ Karaoke
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT
Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ Comedy Night
Imperial Palace ­ Hank Beruman
Julep Room ­ HH JB Whalen
LADIES NIGHT
Davis & Warren
Michael’s ­ Pool Tournament
Pirate’s Den ­ Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Karaoke / Isis
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ Pete Fountain
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Hank Beruman
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Coffee Fusion ­ Open Mic
Irish Coast ­ Karaoke
Huck’s Cove ­Ladies Night
Julep Room ­ Andy Lee & Friends
KJ’s Too ­ Ladies Night
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke & Line Dance Lessons
Phoenix ­ Pool Tounament
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT / Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Gorenflo’s ­ Hank Beruman
Irish Coast ­ JAGER & CNO PARTY
Julep Room ­ HH JB Whalen
Long Island Wednesdays are Back ­ $4
Don Hupp & Jeanette
Phoenix ­ Bike Night
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Eddie McDaniel
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Irish Coast ­ Chris McFarland
Julep Room ­ Rochambeau Accoustic
KJ’s Too ­ Bike Night
Phoenix ­ BM / SIN All Day 241
Pirates Den ­ Karaoke
The Fountain ­ Donte
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT
Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ Comedy Night
Imperial Palace ­ Island of Rhythm
Julep Room ­ HH Gina Turner
LADIES NIGHT
Anthony Ainsworth
Michael’s ­ Pool Tournament
Pirate’s Den ­ Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ Karaoke / KRASNAYA / Isis
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ Pete Fountain
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Island of Rhythm
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Coffee Fusion ­ Open Mic
Irish Coast ­ Karaoke
Huck’s Cove ­ Ladies Night
Julep Room ­ Andy Lee & Lisa
KJ’s Too ­ Ladies Night
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke & Line Dance Lessons
Phoenix ­ Pool Tounament
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT / Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Eddie McDaniel.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Irish Coast ­ Tim Gross & Blue Blazes
Julep Room ­ Gina Turner
KJ’s Too ­ Bike Night
Phoenix ­ BM / SIN All Day 241
Pirates Den ­ Karaoke
The Fountain ­ Paddybean
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT
Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA
Imperial Palace ­ Hank Beruman
Casino Magic BX ­ Comedy Night
Julep Room ­ HH David Sharp
LADIES NIGHT
JB Whalen
Michael’s ­ Pool Tournament
Pirate’s Den ­ Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ Karaoke / KRASNAYA
Casino Magic BX ­ SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ Pete Fountain
Imperial Palace ­ Tig Notaro / Hank Beruman
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Coffee Fusion ­ Open Mic
Irish Coast ­ Karaoke
Huck’s Cove ­ Ladies Night
Julep Room ­ James Gilleys
KJ’s Too ­ Ladies Night
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke & Line Dance Lessons
Phoenix ­ Pool Tounament
Upstairs/Downstairs­LADIES NIGHT / Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ LEANN RIMES/KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Gorenflo’s ­ Hank Beruman
Irish Coast ­ JAGER & CNO PARTY
Julep Room ­ HH Gina Turner
Long Island Wednesdays are Back ­ $4
Parrothead Party w/ Don & Rain
Phoenix ­ Bike Night
The Fountain ­ Paddybean Farewell Tour
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Tig Notaro / Barbara & Co.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Treasure Bay ­ DJ Kenny Hill
Gorenflo’s ­ Hank Beruman
Irish Coast ­ JAGER & CNO PARTY
Julep Room ­ HH David Sharp
Long Island Wednesdays are Back ­ $4
Don Hupp & Jeanette
Phoenix ­ Bike Night
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe / CLUB TIKI
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino BX ­ Aga Boom
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / B.A.R.E / P,I.N.K
Treasure Bay ­ Starz
Irish Coast ­ Sera & Psychedelic Hillbillies
Huck’s Cove ­ Hucks Customer Appreciation Day
Julep Room ­ Songwriters Night
KJ’s Too ­ OPEN DART TOURNAMENT
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke
Phoenix ­ LADIES NIGHT/ Salt Bayou
The Fountain ­ AFTER TIKI PARTY
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Tim Wilson / Barbara & Co.
Grand Casino BX ­ Aga Boom
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB ­ P.I.N.K / Steve Sekul
Treasure Bay ­ Starz
Gorenflo’s ­ Broadmoors
Irish Coast ­ Gravy
Julep Room ­ HH w/ Anthony Ainsworth / Donn Hupp
KJ’s Too ­ Nimblefeat
Phoenix ­ Point Blank
The Fountain ­ Brooks Hubbert Jr
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage Casino­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino BX ­ Aga Boom
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / Steve Sekul
Treasure Bay ­ Starz
Gorenflo’s ­ Broadmoors
Irish Coast ­ Fuzzy Dice
Huck’s Cove ­ Bo Roberts
Julep Room ­ Davis & Warren
KJ’s Too ­ BIKE DAY
Michael’s GP ­ LADIES NIGHT
Phoenix ­ Point Blank
The Fountain ­ Brooks Hubbert Jr
The Shed ­ Johnny Sketch & Dirty Notes
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / No Idea / CLUB TIKI
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Dee & the Sax Man
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / FIESTA THURSDAY
President Casino ­ Frankie & the Cruisers
Treasure Bay ­ Primetime
Irish Coast ­ Sera & Psychedelic Hillbillies
Huck’s Cove ­ Hucks Customer Appreciation Day
Julep Room ­ Songwriters Night
KJ’s Too ­ OPEN DART TOURNAMENT
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke
Phoenix ­ LADIES NIGHT/ V­Street
The Fountain ­ AFTER TIKI PARTY
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ MARTIN SHORT / KRASNAYA / No Idea
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Barbara & Co. / Grandma Lee
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / Hank Beruman
Treasure Bay ­ Primetime
Gorenflo’s ­ Jason Paul
Irish Coast ­ Steve Warren Band
Julep Room ­ HH w/ Gina Turner / Donn Hupp
Phoenix ­ Back Alley
The Fountain ­ Jason Paul
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage Casino­ KRASNAYA / No Idea
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino GP ­ JACK DANIELS & FRIENDS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / Hank Beruman
Treasure Bay ­ Primetime
Gorenflo’s ­ Xtra Heat
Huck’s Cove ­ Navigators
Irish Coast ­ Tim Gross & Blue Blazes
Julep Room ­ Brent Anderson
KJ’s Too ­ BIKE DAY
Phoenix ­ Back Alley
The Shed ­ Chris Klein & the Blvds
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / MEN R PIGS
Treasure Bay ­ ShiMmur
Irish Coast ­ Sera & Psychedelic Hillbillies
Huck’s Cove ­ Hucks Customer Appreciation Day
Julep Room ­ Songwriters Night
KJ’s Too ­ OPEN DART TOURNAMENT
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke
Phoenix ­ LADIES NIGHT/ Salt Bayou
The Fountain ­ AFTER TIKI PARTY
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ NEVILLE BROS
Grand Casino BX ­ TED NUGENT
Grand Casino GP ­ BILL ENGVALL
Imperial Palace ­ Barbara & Co. / Grandma Lee / ENERGY FEST
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / Double Down
President Casino ­ Frankie & the Cruisers
Treasure Bay ­ ShiMmur
Gorenflo’s ­ C­4.
Huck’s Cove ­ FULL MOON PARTY
Irish Coast ­ Bazooka
Julep Room ­ HH JB Whalen / Donn Hupp
KJ’s Too ­ The Okra Winfreys
Phoenix ­ V­Street
The Fountain ­ PB & J
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage Casino­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Casino Magic BSL ­ NEVILLE BROS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / Double Down
President Casino ­ Frankie & the Cruisers
Treasure Bay ­ ShiMmur
Gorenflo’s ­ C­4
Huck’s Cove ­ Lightnin’ Strikes
Irish Coast ­ Millhouse
Julep Room ­ Gina Turner
KJ’s Too ­ BIKE DAY
Michael’s GP ­ LADIES NIGHT
Phoenix ­ V­Street
The Fountain ­ American Dream
The Shed ­ SolFiya
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage ­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe / CLUB TIKI
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Imperial Palace ­ Grandma Lee / Barbara & Co.
Isle of Capri ­ Live Music
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / B.A.R.E / P,I.N.K
Treasure Bay ­ Primetime
Irish Coast ­ Sera & Psychedelic Hillbillies
Huck’s Cove ­ Customer Appreciation Day
Julep Room ­ Songwriters Night
KJ’s Too ­ OPEN DART TOURNAMENT
Michael’s GP ­ Karaoke
Phoenix ­ LADIES NIGHT/ V­Street
The Fountain ­ AFTER TIKI PARTY
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke
Beau Rivage ­ CHRIS BOTTI / KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino BX ­ DWIGHT YOAKAM
Imperial Palace ­ Barbara & Co. / Grandma Lee
Palace Casino ­ “Z” the Club / Frank Baskett
President ­ Eddie Miller
Treasure Bay ­ Primetime / SLUGFEST III
Gorenflo’s ­ Millhouse
Irish Coast ­ Broadmoors
Julep Room ­HH Gina Turner / Donn Hupp
Moss Point River City Cult. Found. ­ WATERFRONT CAFE
Phoenix ­ Roadkill
The Fountain ­ Jason Paul
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
Beau Rivage Casino­ KRASNAYA / Hip Boot Joe
Casino Magic BX ­ MARCEL EVANS / SHOWGIRLS
Grand Casino GP ­ JERRY LEE LEWIS
Palace Casino ­ “Z” THE CLUB / Frank Baskett
President ­ Eddie Miller
Treasure Bay ­ Primetime
Gorenflo’s ­ Millhouse
Huck’s Cove ­ No Drama
Irish Coast ­ Steve Warren Band
Julep Room ­ Brent Anderson
KJ’s Too ­ Stuart Lee Douglas
Michael’s GP ­ LADIES NIGHT
Phoenix ­ Roadkill
The Fountain ­ PB & J
The Shed ­ Duwayne Burnside & Mississippi Mafia
Upstairs/Downstairs ­ Late Night Karaoke / Live Music
CNO Quote of the Month
“If I can throw a single ray of light across the path of another;
If I can aid some soul to a clearer sight of life and duty;
If I can wipe from any human cheek a tear,
I shall not have lived in vain while here.
Biloxi, MS­­And now for the moment all the
Coast’s been waiting for…the unveiling of the
first hot band to play at the new Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino Biloxi. Hard Rock Biloxi announced
today that modern rock band, VELVET
REVOLVER, is to be the first ticketed band to
perform at 8 p.m. Friday, September 9 at Hard
Rock Live. Tickets may be purchased starting at
10 a.m. Monday, August 15 at ticketmaster.com
for $125.
VELVET REVOLVER will christen the 7,500
sq. ft. Hard Rock Live venue at the new Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi with a full out rock
and roll concert. The venue has 4 million dollars
in sound and lighting equipment and can host up
to 1,500 people. Concert­goers will get that real
concert arena feeling with standing room only on
the floor and the ability to get up close and per­
sonal. VIP guests can watch the show in style
with 388 balcony seats and relax in the adjoining,
very elaborate bar and lounging area just off the
entertainment venue and overlooking the gaming
floor. This will also be the place that VIPs get to
meet and mingle with the entertainers perform­
ing at Hard Rock Live. All Hard Rock Live con­
cert attendees must be 21 or older.
Everything you've heard about VELVET
REVOLVER is true. This is the band that brings
together three former members of one of rock's
greatest groups Guns N' Roses­­Slash, bassist
Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum­­
together with one of rock's most charismatic
front men, Scott Weiland, formerly of Stone
Temple Pilots, and guitarist Dave Kushner, ex­
Wasted Youth, Electric Love Hogs and Dave
Navarro's band, among others.
“The band was chosen as the first to play
Biloxi for its popularity and authentic true rock
and roll roots. We know from our market
research that there are high entertainment expec­
tations from locals and we think they will love
our choice of Velvet Revolver and other upcom­
ing entertainment,” said President of Hard Rock
Biloxi, Joe Billhimer.
The idea behind VELVET REVOLVER
remains a powerfully simple one. "There is no
real concept to me," explains guitarist Slash.
"We set out to make music we enjoy and can feel
proud of playing­­music that people we like will
want to listen to. As soon as you start thinking
beyond that­­about wanting to keep up with the
Joneses or about fitting in with somebody else's
format­­that's when you lose the map. So we've
just done what we do, and tried to have a cool
time doing it."
The band recently released, “Come On Come
In” for the Fantastic Four film and since releas­
ing their debut album Contraband on RCA in
2004 – a record that Rolling Stone hailed as
“modern­rock nirvana…vicious, unapolo­
getic…”­VELVET REVOLVER have become
rock’s most exciting and successful new band.
CONTRABAND has now sold over three mil­
lion copies worldwide, earned a Grammy Award,
shattered records and garnered massive critical
acclaim.
CONTRABAND debuted at #1 on the
Billboard album chart, selling over 250,000
copies. Notably, this marks the best­ever debut
for a new rock artist in the SoundScan era.
Newsweek describes the band as “truly explo­
sive” and Maxim says, [Velvet Revolver} “bring
unpredictability back to rock.”
VELVET REVOLVER is everything the
band's name suggests and much more. This is
modern rock with a sense of danger and beauty
that's been missing for far too long. Their suitably
explosive yet gorgeous debut effort Contraband
marks the spot for a new beginning from a band
of rock & roll brothers united by some legendary
pasts and a suddenly brighter future.
Slash, McKagan and Sorum came together to
play a benefit/tribute for their friend and fellow
musician Randy Castillo in 2002. The buzz of
playing together again got the three thinking.
"There was still something very powerful and
intense between us," says Slash.
"That chemistry never went away," says
McKagan.
Sensing enough time had lapsed since their
less­than­pleasant departures from Guns N'
Roses, the trio linked with Kushner­­a high
school friend of Slash's who had been playing
with Duff in recent years. "He's our secret
weapon," says Duff. "He plays amazing textures
and he can handle himself with Slash." After
some false starts with other musicians, the four
decided to try an unusually open call for a new
frontperson.
Documented by VH1 cameras for an upcom­
22
ing special, this process turned out to be
long and sometimes painful. Fortunately, as the
Great Lead Singer search was going on, Duff
was spending time socially with Stone Temple
Pilots then front man, Weiland. Now the rest is
history. Weiland was the perfect fit they were
looking for.
For Slash, "We were like a bunch of kids who
just learned how to play the same chord together.
That's what it's been like every time we've done
something together. We're thrilled, like 'Hey, we
wrote a song!' 'Hey, we played a gig!' Maybe
that's why this has worked­­because we're actu­
ally the opposite of jaded."
Early in its evolution, the group released the
song "Set Me Free" on The Hulk soundtrack and
recorded a cover of Pink Floyd's "Money" for
another movie, The Italian Job. When it came
time to sign a deal and record their first album,
the band chose RCA in part because of the inter­
est of Chairman Clive Davis. "Clive actually
flew out here and courted us, and he watched us
rehearse along with his little posse," Slash
remembers. "It was really flattering because he's
such an icon and he's been doing it for so long
and can really recognize something."
That decision made, it was time for VELVET
REVOLVER to take aim and make their first
album. Now the band is on tour and you can see
them play the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first
time only at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino Biloxi.
VELVET REVOLVER
Scott Weiland: lead vocals
Slash: guitar
Duff McKagan: bass
Matt Sorum: drums
Dave Kushner: guitar
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Biloxi, MS­­LEVEL12 Ultralounge is
located on the top floor of Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino Biloxi. Combining a
sleek, lush design with panoramic views
of the Gulf of Mexico, LEVEL12 is the
defining nightlife experience on the Gulf
Coast.
The
area's
first
casino
Ultralounge
features
two
bars,
European­style bottle service, a private
room, world­class sound system and a
wrap around balcony and deck. The
space is also available for private parties
and special events.
VIBE
food & spirit
Biloxi, MS­­VIBE is located in the Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi. Enjoy a
hip appetizer­based menu in a vibrant
atmosphere with an elevated circular
bar, intimate dining accommodations
and a separate "smoking room" offering
a wide variety of cigars, wines and cor­
dials. Reservations suggested.
www.coastnightlifeobserver.com
BILOXI
OCEAN SPRINGS
Gorenflo’s/Marina Pointe
Coffee Fusion
East of Isle of Capri/ Foot OS Bridge
Hwy 90 818­9211
Hank Beurman Every Sun 7p­11p
Every Wed 8p­12p
September 2/3 & 30/Oct 1 ­ Xtra Heat
September 9/10 ­ GRS Experience
September 16/17 ­ Barbara & Co.
September 23/24 ­ C­4
The Fountain
111 Rue Magnolia 435­8858
Live Music Friday ­ Sunday
Every Tuesday is Open Mic 7pm
September 2 ­ Ft. Bayou Slim
September 3 ­ D.D. Thunders
September 9 ­ Mr. Mark
September 10 ­ Double D
September 16 ­ Dave Sharp
September 17 ­ Donn Hupp
September 23 ­ Cool Ethan
September 24 ­ Robert Killen
Upstairs/Downstairs
The Shed
Vieux Marche 374­5291
Just North of I­10 on Hwy 57 (Exit 57)
Live Music Every Fri & Sat
GULFPORT
Irish Coast
1712 15th St. Suite 100 864­2500
Tuesdays..........Coast Karaoke 9pm
Wednesdays Unplugged 9pm
September 7 ­ David Lynn
September 14 ­ Gina Turner
September 21 ­ Jimbo Sage
September 28 ­ James Gillies
Thursdays...Sera 10p
Sundays...Tim Gross & Blue Blazes 7p
September 1 ­ The Uppressors
September 2 ­ Bazooka
September 3 & 23 ­ Steve Warren Band
September 9 ­ C4
September 10 ­ Kenny Acosta
& House Wreckers
September 16 ­ Fuzzy Dice
September 17 ­ Tree Logic
September 24 ­ Rhythm & Rain
September 30 ­ Rochambeau
Michael’s Best Western
Seaway
Hwy 49 & I­10 867­6322
Closed for Remodeling
The Edge
10585 Three Rivers Rd. 832­7000
Wed...Ladies night w/ DJ T­Rex
Saturday...Live DJ
Friday...Live Music
September 2 ­ gulcoastbands.com
Meet and greet party featuring:
Split 6, Joshua sun, Fox and
the Hounds, Sally Jayne, and
Kiss the Cops
September 4 ­ Ditch 23
The Phoenix
14307 Dedeaux Rd 832­5251
September 1, 15/16, & 29 ­ V Street
September 2/3 ­ No Drama
September 8 & 22 ­ Roadkill
September 9/10 ­ Joshua Sun
September 17 ­ Crush
September 23/24 ­ Out of the Blue
September 30 & Oct 1 ­ Point Blank
LiveNew Orleans Style Jazz & Blues
Every Saturday 7p­10p
September 3 ­ Jimbo Mathus
September 4 ­ Kenny Brown
September 10 ­ Steve Warren
Septembr 17 ­ Andy Haufmann & B/Goes
The Julep Room
1217 Washington Ave 875­9928
Happy Hour Entertainment 6p­8p
September 2 ­ David Sharp
Sept 5, 7, 9, 19, 21, & 23 ­ Gina Turner
September 12, 14, & 16 ­ James Gillies
September 26, 28, & 30 ­ JB Whalen
Mondays 9p­12a
September 5, 19, & 26 ­ Plan “B”
September 12 ­ Gina Turner
Tuesdays 9p­12a
September 6 & 20 ­ Andy Lee & Friends
September 13 ­ Davis & Warren
Sept 27 ­ Matt & Kenton (from Branson)
Wednesdays 9p­12a
September 7 & 21 ­ Parrothead Night
with Don & Rain
September 14 ­ Don Hup & Jeanette
September 28 ­ Don Hup & Pat McGinney
Thursdays 9p­12a
Songwriters Night Every Thursday
Fridays 9p­1a
Don Hupp Every Friday
Saturdays 9p­1a
September 3 ­ Davis & Warren
Sept 10 ­ Matt & Kenton (from Branson)
September 17 ­ Gina Turner
September 24 ­ Brent Anderson
Sundays 9p­12a
September 4 ­ Rochambeau Accoustic
September 11 ­ Bo Roberts
September 18 ­ Davis & Warren
September 25 ­ Brent Anderson
Gautier,
MS­­ITS
S E P ­
T E M ­
B E R
AND YOU KNOW WHAT
THAT MEANS!!! Hucks says "Celebrate!
Celebrate! Students are off to school so the par­
ents can play and for returning students to the
Coast its your time to come back and meet
your friends at Hucks". Welcome back
Students!!!! Hucks is the place to be seen and
party!!! Hucks hope is for the Temperatures to
finally drop a little and if it should drop a lot,
Reminder, Hucks has outdoor heaters; BIG
NEWS is Hucks has MORE PARKING; Labor
Day comes on Monday the 5th ; Full Moon on
the 17th and the First Day of Autumn on the
22nd and MOST IMPORTANT of all Huckin in
the Mornin, Huckin in the Evenin, Huckin at
Supper Time!! HUCKS IS SERVING "FOOD"
ALL DAY Tuesday thru Saturday starting at
11am. Sundays 12pm till 9pm.
Don't miss the fun and entertainment at Hucks
Cove Waterfront Grill!!! Best on the Coast
Happy Hour 3­6pm Tuesday thru Friday.
LADIES NIGHT every Tuesday 7­9pm.
Customer Appreciation all day Thursdays.
Hucks, only minutes away, right here on the
Eastern edge of Sparklin Downtown Gautier,
Mississippi, just off Highway 90 and Oak Street,
located on the historic West Pascagoula River.
Come by Car, Boat, Motorcycle, RV, SUV, Bus,
Helicopter, Submarine, Firetruck, Spaceship,
Ambulance, Seaplane, just come !!! REMEM­
BER HUCKS HAS MORE PARKING!!!
Think HUCKS, Home to the Coast Award
Winning BEST BURGER, BEST BAR and
BEST LOCAL HANGOUT. Come enjoy the
rustic ambiance. Be mesmerized by the
motion of the island sights and sounds.
Come relax on the covered deck or catch the
sun and tropical breezes on the open decks dot­
ted with colorful umbrellas. Did we mention
the beautiful moonlight and stars on the open
decks at night!!! Mark your calendars, Full
Moon is on the 17th. Come on down and
watch the show ­ the moon and the stars that
is…. Remember. Hucks ­ the place for
romance and tropical music all the time!!
Need a place for a special occasion? Well
Hucks is the answer. Call SuSu or her lovely
assistant Wild Woman Barb to book!
Huck has a new mouthwatering CRAWISH
POBOY and CRABCAKE SPECIALS! Add
an order of FRIED PICKLES and you're in
Paradise. Hucks That Is…. Hucks is also the
home of some pretty good Grouper. The Best
this side of the Mississippi. For that Matter, the
Best on both sides of the Mississippi. Come
try it fried, grilled or blackened. Just about
anyway you can imagine, on salad or poboys.
The Shrimp ain't bad either. Remember We
Got Fried Pickles!!! For those with a sweet­
tooth, Hucks has some pretty mean desserts.
Come on down, Try Chefs Mark or Calvins
specials daily!!! We never know what yo'
gonna get!!!
Septembers live entertainment currently
booked: Sept. 3rd THOSE 2 GUYS all the way
from Louisiana; Sept 10th The Fabulous
OASIS; Sept 17th Full Moon and the Infamous
NIMBLEFEAT; Sept 24th the Louisiana Gang
again, Shane & Shotgun "THOSE 2 GUYS".
Look Ahead to October 1st WES COOK &
PLAN B. Remember Hucks is not yow mom­
mas franchise, locally owned and watched over
by Huck himself. 3000 Oak Street, Gautier
228­497­4309. Call ahead or order out!!
Check our Website for the latest.
www.huckscove.com
ART IN THE PASS
Pass Christian, MS­­Fine arts
festival with paintings, sculpture,
jewelry, wood/metal art and more will be a part of Arts in the Pass September 24 & 25. Food &
beverages will be available. War Memorial Park, 10­5, Pass Christian, with music and gourmet
lunches. For more information call (228) 452­2252.
GAUTIER
Huck’s Cove
3000 Oak St 497­4309
Ladies Night...Every Tuesday
Customer Appreciat...Every Thurs
September 17...Full Moon
September 22 ­ First Day of Autumn
September 3 ­ Those 2 Guys
September 10 ­ Oasis
September 17 ­ Nimblefeat
September 24 ­ Those 2 Guys
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Away
Atlanta, GA­
From
the
­It isn’t just
Sun).
every day that a
The album’s first single, “How It Feels,” is an emo­
band wins a regional competition with a recording
contract as the grand prize. But Atlanta based alterna­ tive track balancing slick production, walls of guitars
tive rock band Illbreak did just that with Imprint and the powerful voice of lead singer Gareth Asher,
Records’ “Search for the Next Rock Star” contest held and one that is sure to put this new band on everyone’s
last summer. Imprint Records is the label owned and radar in a hurry. Other standout tracks are the haunting
operated by 3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell and and melodic “Wake” and “Carry The Light,” the riff­
his wife, Jennifer. After sifting through over a thousand laden “Flesh & Bone” and the breezy “Safe.”
Together as a band
entries for the com­
illbreak members
since 2002, Illbreak
petition spanning
w/ Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down is a four­piece gui­
six states and repre­
tar­driven alterna­
senting 11 rock
tive rock band that
radio stations, 11
has drawn compari­
finalists
were
son to Incubus, Live
selected
and
and Tool. But while
Illbreak was the
those comparisons
unanimous choice
only serve as a ref­
selected by the
erence
point,
panel of judges
Illbreak has a
made up of several
unique sound with
industry veterans,
an explosive live
including major
show that sets them
label A&R reps.
apart from other
When asked
how it felt to win the Imprint contract, drummer Matt bands. They have been honing their song writing and
Payton conveyed the kind of confidence that is likely musical chops by performing locally and regionally,
to take Illbreak to new levels. “We were stoked,” and aside from the aforementioned bands, Illbreak’s
Payton says. “We knew we had something and the influences range from The Police, Radiohead, 311,
The Cure, Deftones, Joe Satriani and Dream Theatre.
competition just confirmed it.”
Illbreak is already getting a taste of bigger things to
3 Doors Down’s Todd Harrell agrees with Payton.
"From the moment I heard the music, I knew they had come, as tour dates to support The Flood are in place
something special, he says. “Out of thousands of bands, with 3 Doors Down, Staind, Breaking Benjamin and
Illbreak had the most unique sound, strongest guitar No Address.
Illbreak band members:
riffs, and strongest vocals. I am proud to work with
Josh Huff­Guitar
them and give them the same opportunity I have had.” Gareth Asher­Lead vocals
Eric Hinton—Bass Matt Payton—Drums
Illbreak’s debut on Imprint Records, The Flood, is
For more information, please visit www.ill­
due for release on September 1. The Flood was pro­
duced by an impressive team consisting of Chris break.com or www.imprintrecords.net
CD Release ­ September 6
Henderson (guitarist for 3 Doors Down), Paul
MS Gulf Coast Concert ­ October 21
Ebersold (producer of 3 Doors Down’s The Better
Palace Casino Resort’s Z Club
Life) and Geoff Ott (engineer on 3 Doors Down’s
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Where: The Edge
10585 Three Rivers Road Gulfport, MS
Date: September 2nd Cost: $5
Gulfport, MS­­GulfCoastBands.Com and SK Concert Promotions
are bringing a killer show to the Mississippi gulf coast. Proceeds from this event are going to spon­
sor the annual FreedomOffRoad bike drive.
Every year FreedomOffRoad raises money to donate bicycles to needy children for Christmas.
Five great bands have donated their time to raise money to make this year’s bike drive a memorable
one for children along the Mississippi gulf coast. The show starts at 8pm. There will be giveaways
and a 50/50 drawing at the end of the night. Be ready to party.
The bands:
Sally Jayne
Kiss the Cop
Joshua Sun Fox and the Hounds Split 6
For more info:
www.gulfcoastbands.com
www.freedomoffroad.org
www.edgenightclub.net
Allen Hightower
Every Friday & Saturday­Anthony’s
Under the Oaks
Analog Missionary
August 7 ­ Homegrown Show, WCPR
August 19 ­ Energyfest
Imperial Palace w/ Best Left Unsaid,
Bottomline
Barbara & Co.
August 1 ­ Isle of Capri Anniversary
August 3, 5/6, 12/13, 17­20, 24, 26/27,
& 31 ­ Imperial Palace
Bottomline
August 19 ­ Energyfest
Imperial Palace w/ Analog Missionary
& Best Left Unsaid
Broadmoors
September 2 ­ Dock of the Bay BSL
September 9/10 ­ Timothy O'Sullivans
September 11 ­ Biloxi Seafood Fest
September 28 ­ TO's
Brooks Hubbert, Jr.
August 5/6 ­ The Fountain
Cool Ethan
IN STUDIO
www.coolethanband.com
David Lynn’s “Tall Drink of Water”
Jager & CNO Party Every Other Wed.
Irish Coast Pub 10pm
www.freewebs.com/talldrinkofwater
Don Hupp
Julep Room Every Thursday & Friday
Dante Nagel
Jager & CNO Party Every Other Wed.
Irish Coast Pub 10pm
Fox & the Hounds
September 2: The Edge Gulf Coast
Bands meet and greet with Split 6!
October 7 ­ Thunders Pascagoula/Gulf
Coast Bands meet and greet with
Motley Crude!!!
­for more info:
thefoxandthehounds.com
Friday Night Gigolos
August 5 ­ Thunder's Tavern 10:30pm
August 13 ­ Crown Fest Hattiesburg,
August 26 ­ Soul Kitchen Mobile 11p
www.fridaynightgigolos.com
Island of Rhythm featuring
Cheri Salvetti
September 1 & 5 ­ Imperial Palace 8­12
September. 1­4, 14­17, 21­24 ­ Glfpt
Grand Casino Sports Bar 9­1
September 11 ­ The Mariner Restaurant­
Mobile 2­6
For updates check
www.IslandofRhythm.com
Lightnin’ Strikes
September 10 ­ The Tiki
www. lightinstrikes.com
Mojo Roux
www.mojoroux.net
Nimblefeat
September 10 ­ Benefit for Gary Berry
September 17 ­ Huck’s Cove 7:30p
September 23/24­ Tiki Too 8:30­12:30
September 30 ­ Palace Casino HH 6p
No Drama
August 27 ­ Huck’s Cove
The Okra Winfreys
September 17 ­ The Fountain 11pm
www.theokrawinfreys.com
Paddybean
Farewell Tour
August 19 ­ Blvd Martini
August 24 ­ The Fountain
August 26 ­ Henry’s Too
Paul Kirkland
August 26 ­ Coffee Fusion
PB&J
September 2 ­ Gov't St. Grocery
September 23 ­ The Fountain
Rhythm & Rain
www.rhythmandrain.com
Rochambeau
www.rochambeau.net
Rochelle Harper
Check the website for new music
material with the Band of Faith.
www.bandoffaith.net
www.rochelleharperband.com
Steve Warren Band
August 12 & 27 ­ Irish Coast Pub
Twist of Fate
August 12 ­ The Edge
Gina Turner
August 1, 3, 5, 22, 24, & 26 ­
Julep Room 6p
August 20 & 28 ­ Julep Room 9p
Hank Beruman
~Where’s Your Band Playing?~
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Let Us Know by the 15th by calling 896­2295
or emailing at [email protected]
Biloxi, MS­­Like most of
the Coast's barhoppers, I have
a slight phobia of crossing over that dreaded bar­
rier (the 1­10), especially if the journey is going to involve drinking.
However, at Cheli's behest, I recently gathered my courage and followed the
party path least traveled to check out Orange Grove's trendiest spot for hot
nightlife.
On the night, (ehrr...morning) I headed North, I had barely cleared the entryway when I
began to understand what makes The Edge the most popular bar that side of the Coast; it's
the people. A full­scale birthday party for regular Tallin Tillman was just starting to fizzle
out. Without even knowing who I was, Tallin herself greeted me at the door with a big hug
and a welcoming smile. While slightly stumbling around she introduced me to employees
and friends while explaining that this was like home to her. "Everybody knows everybody,
even if you are new," she said. "We have a lot of fun together meeting new people, listen­
ing to the music and dancing."
Dancing? The last time I made it to The Edge, I would have classified it as a bar with a
few pool tables.
Nowadays, those tables have turned and been pushed into the new expansion room to
make way for a stage, DJ booth, and most importantly, yes, a dance floor.
So what's with all this transformation? A recent change in management includes Robert
Camp, who joined the team at The Edge with a plan to "set progress in motion, and add fresh
faces to a great set of regulars."
The success of this effort not only shows in the inner expansion and the addition of a com­
fortable lounge setting, but also continues outside the bar into an all­new spacious front
patio.
But even a well­built venue needs draws, and The Edge covers all of the Coast's favorite pastimes:
P Monday's bring karaoke with SP Sound.
P Pool league is Tuesday nights.
P Wednesday and Saturday nights, DJ's T­Roy and Supercrunk keep the new dance
floor slamming with hip­hop, techno and old school tunes.
P Ladies Night! Females enjoy three free drinks from 9­2 on Wednesdays.
P Dart league is on Thursdays.
P Friday nights bring the best of local and regional rock bands.
P On a trial basis, The Edge is opening its doors to the 18­20 crowd on Saturdays from
9­3 with a $10 cover.
P Happy hour is 2­7 with 2 for 1 well drinks and $2 domestics.
P And, of course, The Edge welcomes the Coast's biggest late night crowd (the service
industry) with SINful after­midnight drink specials including $1.50 bottles and wells
every night of the week.
Here, the bartenders take time to get to know their patrons. During the evening it's like
Cheers; everyone knows your name. Later, the place turns into a nightclub, drawing regu­
lars and adventure seekers for socializing and festivities.
Just barely North of I­10, on Three Rivers Road in Orange Grove, The Edge of town
proves to be a great place for a change of atmosphere and making new acquaintances.
Through renovations and the hiring of several new staff members, The Edge has successful­
ly transformed from a small locals bar into an entertainment facility set to accommodate the
Coast's growing crowd of party seekers.
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Walter Anderson Museum of Art announces
September 17 Film Premiere at
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
Ocean Springs, MS­­The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is pleased to announce the debut of a
biographical film, Walter Anderson: Realizations of an Artist, which will open on Saturday,
September 17, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs.
Producers Winston Riley and David Wolf, two New Orleans independent filmmakers, formed a cor­
poration explicitly to enable them to create this biography, a short segment of which was previewed at
the Walter Anderson Museum on September 22, 2004, to an enthusiastic response. Unable to wait for
full funding, the producers began making the film in August 2003 using their own equipment, con­
ducting interviews and gathering research in their spare time. “This was a labor of love”, said Marilyn
Lyons, executive director of the Walter Anderson Museum. “We are thrilled that these talented young
men have made a sensitive documentary that epitomizes the essence of Walter Anderson, and espe­
cially delighted that the film will premiere at the beautiful Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center.”
In Walter Anderson: Realizations of an Artist, Anderson’s family members and friends share their
stories and memories of the painter. The film also contains discussion with famed scholars and art crit­
ics, such as Paul Richard of The Washington Post. John Anderson, Walter Anderson’s son, took the film­
makers on a trip to his father’s beloved Horn Island in a small sailboat. Conducting an interview with
John Anderson on this locale, the producers have captured impressive images of this island, where the
artist spent a great deal of time for eighteen years, painting the flora and fauna of the region. This hour­
long production also contains footage of Oldfields, Anderson’s wife’s family plantation home in Gautier.
“We are grateful that so many people stepped forward to assist us in this quest, including The
Family of Walter Anderson, The Mississippi Humanities Council, The Booth Bricker Fund, The
Mississippi Arts Council, The Reilly Foundation, The Mississippi Film Commission, Dr. & Mrs.
Donald Bradburn, The Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation, and many personal dona­
tions”, said Riley, producer of the film. “In spite of this assistance, we were still lacking funds, as
documentary production is a very costly enterprise. John Mullen of Dallas and New York then pre­
sented a very generous gift, enabling us to complete this undertaking”, said Wolf, the co­producer.
“We are also thankful to Marilyn Lyons, the executive director of WAMA, as well as the Museum
staff, who assisted us in the grant­seeking process, which is a very complex one”.
The film will be offered to Public Broadcast Services (PBS) for a “hard feed”. “Hard feed” is
an industry term indicating that every PBS station and affiliate nationwide will have the opportu­
nity to present the program.
The authors of this film have gathered hundreds of relevant photographs, archival footage, and com­
pelling pieces of Walter Anderson’s artwork. In the midst of this intense research, Riley and Wolf were
rewarded with the unearthing of heretofore undiscovered film of Walter Anderson himself, rowing to
Horn Island. In their effort to preserve and highlight the history of this important artist, the producers
intend that the documentary will be used as part of a teaching tool within Mississippi state schools, and
they will honor any institution’s request to view the film or use the film as a teaching aid. It is their pur­
pose to make this documentary widely available, seen by the broadest possible spectrum of viewers.
Light refreshments will be served immediately after the screening. The Mary C. O’Keefe
Cultural Center is located at 1600 Government Street in Ocean Springs. Ticket prices are $20.00.
Please call (228) 872­3164 for further information.
MS Gulf Coast­­Call it a passion. Call it a dream. Or, to quote
Jake and Elwood Blues, maybe they’re on “a mission from God.”
But the four members of south Mississippi’s Tailbone Smitty have
a clear agenda; they want the Deep South and, ultimately, the
entire country to remember and enjoy what they call “NOS
ROCK”, an acronym for new, old school rock­n­roll. In today’s
world the lines dividing one musical genre from another are get­
ting increasingly blurred. Could this be a product of a “melting
pot” attitude for music making? Or maybe a desire for record
companies to touch on as many listening demographics as possi­
ble? Whatever the reasons, the guys in Tailbone Smitty see this as
a wake up call to produce music for those of us who still believe
that rock­n­roll is about attitude, loud guitars, lyrics that make
sense and a very common but often overlooked emotion; love.
Their story begins in the mid to late 1980’s, amidst the deca­
dence of L.A. hair metal bands and “Reganomics” that the first
seeds of Tailbone Smitty were sown when high school acquain­
tances John Wolverton and Jimmy Stockstill found themselves in a
local rock band formed by mutual friend and then local junior high
band director Jerry Cumberland. Through their growing years John
and Jimmy formed a strong, albeit siblings like, relationship that
would prove caring but contentious enough to spark a creative
team that would develop into the motor propelling Tailbone Smitty
some ten years after their initial pairing. In 1997, while writing and
producing songs for the Nashville based Ridgewood Music/BMI
publishing and production house, Stockstill, feeling the need to
expand creatively outside the country music scene, contacted
Wolverton with the hopes the two would reunite under the auspices
of a writing project dubbed Mosaic. Mosaic’s sole reason for exist­
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Ocean Springs, MS­­We
are proud to announce that Brett Orrison is
back on the Coast! For five years he has been
in New Orleans and for the last three years
working as a sound engineer at the House of
Blues. Brett has had the opportunity to work
with legendary jazz, blues, and rock
artist such as Bob Weir of The
Grateful Dead, Gatemouth Brown,
Dr. John, Henry Butler, Kermit
Ruffins,
Method
Man,
Deftones, and literally hundreds
more nationally recognized
acts.
Brett owns his own record­
ing studio and production com­
pany called Out the Woodworks
Productions.
He
is
the
Entertainment Director for The
Shed BBQ. He has been responsible
for all of the bookings at The Shed
since it has been open. Due to
Brett, 80% of the bands that appear at The
Shed are national touring acts.
He is back on the Coast for several reasons.
He is the Production Manager for the Hard
Rock Casino (opening in September). He has
relocated his recording studio from New
Orleans to Ocean Springs and HAS A WHOLE
NEW LOOK, SOUND AND MUSIC
ing, at that time, was to function
simply as a song factory. This goal would come to fruition as John
and Jimmy would find themselves sitting, after three years of writ­
ing, with a catalog of some 25 plus songs, several of which would
find their ultimate home on Tailbone Smitty’s debut album “Bone
Appetite”, scheduled for release this fall. But this is only one part
of the Tailbone Smitty story.
Fate would step in and another important relationship would
begin and flourish. Johnny Davis, a Texas native transplanted to
the “real South”, was a student and player of the best of progres­
sive rock styles since his early days of learning to play.
Throughout several bands and incarnations Davis, inspired by
Rush bassist Geddy Lee and Yes bassist Chris Squire, began hon­
ing his own chops and song writing skills. Leading up to the late
1980’s Davis had developed into one of the most in demand bass
players north of New Orleans and within the south Mississippi
music scene. It was then, in late 1987, that Davis and Stockstill
found each other and began writing and playing in a Rush cover
group that also doubled as a showcase for their collaborative com­
posing efforts. This band, known locally as White Wing, lasted
until the fall of 1989, when Stockstill feeling the old nagging need
toward greater personal development, parted ways with Davis and
began playing country music both live and in local and regional
commercial studios.
Much water under the bridge later, Stockstill in 2002, while
freelancing in local bands within the New Orleans area was intro­
duced to a New York born and raised electronics engineer and bass
player named Bill Laletin. Laletin was then heading up a cover
band called GTO that was aimed at playing more exclusive ven­
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VENUE
FOR THE SHED!!!
Brett has designed a amphitheater
style 18 x 24 foot stage which will be up and
running by the “Second – First Ever
ShedHead Blues Festival”(date to be
announced) With this new stage
comes some serious sound. A
complete new sound system will
be installed that will rival most
music venues on the Coast
“While keeping the
ShedHeads in mind, I have
booked many styles of music such
as Cajun, brass bands, rock and
roll, jazz, and funk to keep the
venue pushing the envelope of genre.
Because everyone knows the Coast
likes good music no matter what
style we can never be stereo­
typed and our musical taste is one of many fla­
vors. The Shed is also proud to announce that
we have hired Myles Crosby as our House
Sound Engineer.
The Shed says
“GLAD TO HAVE YOU HOME
BROTHER!”
ues in and around New Orleans and it’s Pontchatrain
Lake/Northshore region. The drummer for GTO was none other
than Wisconsin’s own Jeff “Doc” Watson, a veteran musician
whose musical resume reads as extensive as Webster’s dictionary.
Yet again a friendship developed, this time based more around the
idea of playing music that was reminiscent of the music the two
grew up on­ now called classic rock­ the best of rock­n­roll music
from the early 1960’s through the mid to pre/disco era 1970’s.
The pieces had finally fallen into place for one of the best musi­
cal projects to come out of the Deep South in years. A few phone
calls later and Stockstill, Wolverton, Davis and Watson found
themselves recording tracks for the first time together as Tailbone
Smitty in January 2005.
The songs are a collection of the best qualities fleshed out by
fifty years of great rock­n­roll. They take you places you’ve been
before and maybe a few that you haven’t. Listening to Bone
Appetite is like falling in love again, for the first time. These boys
want you to remember what being free, young and passionate is
all about, no matter what your age or background. It’s rock and
roll the way it was meant to be: loud and tender; wild and crazy
but mournful and hurting; and always, always fun.
The collective energies of these four musicians have begun to
instill hope in a listening audience starved for musical and artistic
authenticity. Ladies and Gentlemen NOS Rock is reborn in
Tailbone Smitty. Bone Appetit, their debut CD will be on sale in
Biloxi at Ace Video & Music, Be­Bop Record Shop, and Sound
Shop on September 6th, 2005. Pre­orders are being taken at
www.tailbonesmitty.com Get Bonefied!
Biloxi, MS – Z at the Palace Casino Resort will host the pop­
ular Fiesta Night on Thursday, September 8th.
The infamous Crazy Ivan will infuse the hottest jams and top­
of­the­chart dance hits with modern Latin rhythm and sound to
get the crowd moving like never before. The fiesta drink spe­
cials include $2 mojitos all night long and, of course, there
will be fabulous giveaways!
Round up all your amigos, add some sizzle to your step,
and party fiesta­style all night long at Z! Doors will open at
9:00 P.M., and admission is free.
Biloxi, MS – Z at
the Palace Casino
Resort will host its newest
playful night to party, Men Are Pigs,
on Thursday, September 15th. It’s a night for the
men where they can sit back and relax while the women
work their tails off to gain all the attention.
As the men come through the door, they will be adorned
with piggy beads that the ladies will have to beg and plead
for in order to win the blue ribbon prize. The top three
ladies receiving the most beads will receive special
prizes and cash. Third place receives a $25 bar comp,
second place receives a $50 bar comp, and first place
receives $100 cash and a special prize.
Z presents the most unique and extreme nightlife on the Mississippi Gulf Coast,
so come wallow in the fun at Men Are Pigs Night on Thursday, September 15th. Doors open at
10:00 P.M., and admission is free.
Biloxi, MS­­Z, the Gulf Coast’s hottest night­
club, is consolidating two extreme nights into one
and unleashing a new intense party every week. Z’s
hot and happening nights, “Pink” and B.A.R.E., are
now both being held on Thursdays. “Pink” is ladies night
Both Now on Thursdays
extraordinaire, and
B.A.R.E. is a pre­
mier night host­
ed for Bar and
Restaurant Employees and casino
employees. Specials include free drinks, entries into
three $100 cash drawings, and great prize giveaways from
10:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. Bar and Restaurant Employees
and casino employees must bring employee ID or
name badge to participate. Ultra lounges are also
available for parties and special events. Call
228­432­8888.
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Biloxi, MS –Z at
the Palace Casino
Resort will host
special
guests
DJs for a night of
hip­hop
and
breakbeat
on
Thursday, September 29th. Doc Roc of
Solution Records and Trashy of Sanitary
Soundz
will
appear as guest
DJs as they hit
the decks and
spin some of their
ultimate electron­
ic dance tracks.
Doc Roc, a
highly experi­
enced and inter­
nationally known
breakbeat
DJ,
grew
up
in
Germany
and
began his career
in the early 80’s
by performing at
local
dances,
house parties, and night­
clubs. He is now the
independent owner of the
Solution Records label
and is the head resident
DJ for The Swamp, a
nightclub in Fort Walton
Beach, Florida. Doc Roc
has won numerous
awards for his perform­
ances including “All
European DJ Champion”
in 1988, 1995 Southeast DMC Regional
Champion, 2002 Southeast Regional DJ Spin­
Off Champion, and 2001­02 Northwest
Florida DJ of the Year. Doc Roc has per
formed with major recording artists such
as LL Cool J, Sir Mix­A­Lot, and MTV’s
DJ Scribble, Bone Thugs & Harmony,
Ludacris, and Sugar Ray. He has several releas­
es including “Funky Collaboration”, “Bounce
Ya’ll”, and “Right About Now”.
DJ Trashy, a resident of
Lafayette, Louisiana, began his
voyage into the music world at the
young age of 15 when his talent
with turntables was discovered.
His passion and love for music
brought him into the nightclub
arena where he could release his
energy to the crowds. DJ Trashy
now has his own label, Sanitary
Soundz, and has released several
albums.
His
latest,
“Collaboration,” features DJ Tekk
and consists of a variety of original
dance music. Other albums include
“Verdict,” “Feel This,” and “Live
in Vancouver, BC”.
Also appearing are
guests Jason Robo of
Royal One Records, B­
Dub of Royal One
Records, and Daniel
Marcus of Phat Rabbit
Records.
Z’s innovative
nightlife brings these
DJs to the stage to hit the
decks for underground
performances with a
funky flare. Guest DJs will dominate the stage
with their tricky turntable tactics on Thursday,
September 29th. Admission is free, and doors
open at 10:00 P.M.
Atman Roots
Government St. Grocery
September 23rd
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Presents
ADVENTURES OF
HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Biloxi, MS­­Biloxi Little Theatre announces the
opening of its first season show of the year, “The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” on Friday,
September 9th. The show will run Sept. 9, 10, 15,
16, and 17th at 8:00 p.m.; and on Sept. 11th at 2:00
p.m.. Adapted by Randal Mylar from the book by
Mark Twain, and directed by Renee Dawson, this
show will be one for the whole family to enjoy.
Relive the great riverboat days of the Mississippi with Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer and Jim in this
new adaptation which premiered at the Denver Center Theatre Company. Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn is a folktale chock­full of outlandish episodes, as two outcasts, fleeing down the
Mississippi on a makeshift raft, yield to a current that brings a new view of their society and, final­
ly, themselves. You'll want to cheer for the bravest adventure of all when, somewhere down the
river, a homeless waif that nobody wants becomes a human being with a sense of his own destiny
as a true connection with another human being is made.
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MS Gulf Coast­­I would like to
use this article as an opportunity to
introduce a new energy drink that
is taking the coast by storm. This
energy drink packs twice the
active ingredients as red bull, and
has a crisp refreshing taste. This
power packed beverage is called
Dicken's Energy Cider.
Consider this product to be the
replacement of all dull energy
drinks. Dicken's Energy Cider is
fortified with B­vitamins that get
your motor running. This Energy
drink is loaded with Caffeine to
simulate energy and increase men­
tal alertness.
As per the Dicken's Energy
Cider web site, they claim that
“men think about____ every 9 seconds,
and
Women
t h i n k
about____every
17 seconds,” so
this delicious
thirst quenching
beverage con­
tains Horney
goat weed. It
has long been
believed that
Horney
goat
weed can help
sexual dysfunctions. Although research doesn't
necessarily prove this, Horney goat weed does
help detoxify the liver and kidneys. This ulti­
mate Austrian energy drink also contains a
mind stimulating ingredient called Taurine.
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Taurine is a free form amino acid
that regulates the heart beat, lowers
blood pressure, and increases nor­
epinephrine which is the brain's
adrenaline.
Dicken's Energy Cider has
been featured on numerous T.V.
shows, Girls Gone Wild, and is
used by the Women's National
Football League.
So, give your taste buds what
they want, and leave the bull for the
babies. For more information on
this product go to www.dickensen­
ergycider.com
or
contact
Ta s h i a @ p o w e r s h a c k . c o m .
Remember before starting any new
health plan, or diet you should con­
tact your physician. The statements
have not been regulated by the FDA
and are not intended
to treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
For
questions
please call 800­
359­4792.
Make it a HARD
Dickens Cider with
your favorite
...Vodka = DCV
Rum = DCR
Gin = DCG
Bourbon = DCB
Whiskey = DCW
Jagermeister = DC Pepper
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OK...STOP FOR A MOMENT...NOW BREATH!! At a time when life is moving so fast, our jobs are so demanding of our
time, and raising children seems to occupy most of the day as well as pull us in many different directions, you really need to
take a step back, slow down for a moment, and have what I like to call “Me Time!!” All of my friends know that if there is one
thing I enjoy in life it is my “Cheli Days” that I take!! Not only does it allow you a moment to breath, but it will help you to refocus,
clear your mind, enlighten your spirit, and gain the strength needed to get through another day!!
It is for that reason that we at CNO have decided to add these special sections dedicated to “Takin’ Care of You!!” On these pages you
will find ways in which to treat yourself through massage, a trip to the hair salon, buying yourself a new outfit, as well as how
to get yourself in shape from the inside by taking the proper supplements and getting yourself in shape on the outside by getting to the gym. It’s Simple...If you Don’t Take Care of You...Who Will?
BEAU RIVAGE CASINO & RESORT
875 Beach Blvd 228­386­7111
"NEW" Twice as Nice Couple Massage:
Experience a soothing and relaxing massage
together! You and a guest will share one of
our tranquil therapy rooms and enjoy your
choice of the following massage treatments:
Swedish, Therapeutic, Aromatherapy or
Magnolia massage (a Beau Rivage signature
service).
European Stone Massage: Feel tensions
melt away with this truly unique massage
experience. Specially harvested stones are
heated to glide across the body. This heated
treatment deeply penetrates the muscles, eas­
ing tensions and enhancing relaxation. $105
(50 min) $145 (80 min)
Swedish Massage: Enjoy this classic form of
full­body massage that uses light to moderate
pressure. Experience increased circulation,
which cleanses the body of toxins and
achieves a sense of peaceful relaxation. $80
(50 min) $115 (80 min) $165 (110 min)
Therapeutic Massage: A stronger, more
invigorating full­body massage designed for
individuals wanting detailed work on specific
areas of muscular tension and fatigue. Ideal
for relieving stress, tension, and for restoring
function. $95 (50 min) $130 (80 min) $180
(110 min)
Aromatherapy Massage: Treat yourself
with this gentle Swedish­style massage com­
bined with the power of essential oils from
plants, herbs and flowers.
$90 (50 min) $125 (80 min)
Magnolia Massage: Beau Rivage's signature
massage. A light to moderate pressure mas­
sage using a silky massage lotion blended
with essential oils of Magnolia and Lavender.
This massage detoxifies the body and calms
the mind. $90 (50 min) $125 (80 min)
Pregnancy Massage: This classic Swedish­
style massage is adapted to meet the needs of
pregnant guests. $80 (50 min)
Reflexology: Relax in our comfortable solar­
ium while having your feet and hands manip­
ulated in such a manner that it relaxes your
entire body. Reflex points help reduce stress
and tension all over while improving blood
supply to the body. This massage leaves you
feeling relaxed and balanced. $55 (25 min)
$95 (50 min)
Spa Foot Therapy: A relaxing foot massage
with a little reflexology included. Ideal for
soothing tired soles. $40 (25 min)
CASINO MAGIC BILOXI
195 Beach Boulevard 228­387­3600
Indulge in head­to­toe pampering at the
Aubergines Spa & SalonSM.
Soothe the spirit with luxurious facials,
relaxing massages and body wraps that will
leave your skin smooth as silk. Let our
expert staff determine the best treatment
for you.
Treat yourself or share a special day of
beauty with friends.
SPA PACKAGES:
The Daydream: Consists of 1/2 hour
Massage, Stress Reliever Facial and a
Deluxe Manicure. $110
The Escape: A fantastic spa package
including a 1/2 hour Massage, a Deluxe
Manicure and a Deluxe Pedicure. You
will leave relaxed and refreshed. $120
The Fantasy: This spectacular package
pampers you with a 1 hour Massage, a 1
hour Facial, a Deluxe Manicure and a
Deluxe Pedicure. Enjoy! $220
The Utopia: The name says it all! The
absolute best, including a 1 hour
Massage, a 1 hour Facial, a Deluxe
Manicure & Pedicure, Haircut & Style,
Lip & Brow Wax, and Tanning Session.
We'll even provide lunch! $300
SPA PACKAGES
Royal Package: (Approx. 8 hours) Essence
of Rose Aromatherapy Massage, Sea Salt
Exfoliation, Royal Facial, Spa Lunch,
Manicure, Royal Pedicure, Blow Dry &
Style, Choice of Champagne or Wine*
(served with Pedicure) $430*
Majestic Package: (Approx. 6 hours) Herbal
Body Wrap, Swedish Massage, Majestic Facial,
Spa Lunch, Manicure, Majestic Pedicure, Blow
Dry & Style Choice of Champagne or Wine*
(served with Pedicure) $350*
Sampler Package: (Approx. 2 hours) Upper
Body Massage, Refresher Facial, Manicure,
Lavender Mini Pedicure (no polish) $175*
Rejuvenate Package: (Approx. 90 Minutes)
MicroExfoliation Massage (face), Sea Salt
Exfoliation (body) $175*
Gentlemen's Escape Package: (Approx. 2
hours) Swedish Massage, Gentlemen's Facial,
Escape Pedicure $200.00*
Romance Package: One Night Hotel Stay ­
Jacuzzi Suite, His & Hers Aromatherapy
Massage, Spa Amenity Basket
*Gratuity added to Package at time of sale.
*Prices subject to change without notice.
PALACE CASINO RESORT
158 Howard Ave 1­800­PALACE­9
Let us pamper you in style!! The Palace
Spa and Salon is a full service facility fea­
turing several types of relaxing massage
therapies and body treatments as well as
skin, hair and nail care services.
All Packages include:
Hot Tub & Dry Sauna access
One day fitness center pass
Complimentary juice and bottled water
provided
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Christmas in the City
Biloxi, MS­­Get ready get set, Santa and all his little artsy elves will
be lining the streets in Biloxi. Biloxi's Vieux Marche and Rue
Magnolia will become an outdoor gallery Dec. 3rd and 4th, shoppers
will soon flock to the area to see beautiful works of art from the region's
most talented artisans. This event is being held the same weekend as
Biloxi's famous Christmas on the Water celebration and along with the
Lighting of the Town Green and the Children's Parade this promises to
be a fun filled weekend for all those families participating and attending.
Many community organizations are planning activities that will compliment this extraordinary week­
end event. Some of the organizations committed to do the event are as follows: March of Dimes,
Tullis­Todedano Manor, Gulf Coast Symphony, Biloxi­Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary, Biloxi Lion's
Club, Biloxi Regional Auxiliary, Mercy Cross Band and the Mental Health Association.
The race is on, as the Sept. 30th deadline for all artists, artisans, antique dealers and specialty
food vendors to commit approaches. Anyone interested in participating this year should immediate­
ly contact Kay Miller, Main Street, P.O. Box 253, Biloxi, MS 39533, 228­435­6339 and send 3 non
returnable photos. Main Street may use the photos in their promotions of the event. They are offer­
ing cash prizes for best decorated booths of $600­ 1st place and $400­ 2nd place. They will be
judged on their creativity.
Gourmet Cooking
Fast and Easy classes
return to WAMA
Ocean Springs, MS­­Due to popular demand,
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art will offer
another series of four cooking classes, taught
by professional chef Diane Claughton, one of
the two founder members of Ocean Springs
Fresh Market, who trained at the Lavender Hill
Restaurant in London. This new set of classes
will take place on three consecutive Tuesdays,
September 6, 13, and 20, with the final class on
Monday, September 26th at the Art Cottage
across the street from the Museum. Starting at
5:30 p.m., sessions will last approximately two
hours. The cost of the four classes will be
$135.00 total to non­members, and $120.00
total to museum members, including all sup­
plies. Dishes will be cooked during each ses­
sion, and participants will sample generously of
everything Diane Claughton creates.
Having owned and operated two restaurants,
one in England and one in Covington,
Louisiana, Diane Claughton emphasizes good
wholesome food, local and seasonal whenever
possible, and with few or no chemical preserv­
atives. She will introduce students to the art of
gourmet cooking requiring minimal time and
effort. Among other subjects, topics during the
next four sessions will include crab and corn
bisque; avocado with warm bacon dressing;
Bang Bang Chicken; Asian Noodles; Rustic
Fruit Tart; and tasting the differences between
homemade and store bought sauces.
“These classes are an epicurean delight”,
said Marilyn Lyons, executive director of the
Walter Anderson Museum. “They will also
make a perfect gift, bridal or otherwise, for
those who want to experience the prepara­
tion of gourmet cooking first­hand.”
Diane Claughton is the owner of
L’Escargot—The Art of Food, a small food
company. With extensive experience working
in the hotels and country clubs of Louisiana as
an executive chef and as a test chef in England
for United Biscuits, Claughton has honed her
skills as a gourmet chef who creates dishes
quickly for today’s busy person. “People sim­
ply don’t have the time anymore to spend hours
slaving away over a hot stove”, said Claughton.
“But they do want to enjoy fine dining, and I’ve
found in teaching these classes that the students
are amazed at how beautifully a refined menu
can be put together with much less effort than
they previously thought. There are all types of
tips that I give them, and it has really changed
the way they approach the culinary arts.”
In this series of classes, observers will dis­
cover the secrets that professional chefs use.
Chocolate is a favorite on most people’s list, and
Diane Claughton will conduct a tasting of this
mouthwatering treat, enabling the participants to
develop a discerning palate. She will also teach
students how to make salmon with South
American flair. For those who are a bit bored by
making the same old omelets, Diane will demon­
strate and serve a refreshingly delicious one.
In addition to the above, Ms. Claughton will
answer questions regarding the benefits and
drawbacks of organic food.
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is
located at 510 Washington Avenue in Ocean
Springs. The Art Cottage is across the street at
505 Washington Avenue. Please call 872­3164
to make a reservation. Spaces are limited.
Hurley, MS­­The popular community summer
series Praising in the Park extends its reach to Lum
Cumbest Park in Hurley for its fourth monthly
performance Saturday, September 24 from 3:00 to
7:00 pm. In addition to live music provided by
multiple bands, families will also enjoy free pony
rides, wagon rides,
a petting zoo and a
puppet show. The
public is invited;
admittance is free.
Folks are encour­
aged to bring a pic­
nic and enjoy the
fellowship.
Billed as "a free
celebration of the
unity of Christians
for fellowship and to praise God thru music," the
event features Band of Faith (collective genre),
Jacob Blue (pop/rock) and the United Methodist
Muleskinners Association (mountain music,
gospel). Other musical groups are also expected to
join in the celebration. In line with the free spirit of
the event, the per­
formers are donat­
ing their time, and
volunteers
help
organize.
The summer
series was con­
ceived by Rochelle
Harper and Gary
Boswell, both well­
known to secular
audiences as mem­
bers
of
The
Rochelle Harper
Band, now playing also as the Band of Faith.
Recalling her years playing clubs and bars on the
Gulf Coast, Harper says, "We bring our message
to these secular venues whenever we can, but we
also wanted an opportunity to play together in a
truly Christian celebration and at the same time
express the unity of all Christians, praising God
through music. This series lets us work in fel­
lowship with many ministers and churches in the
area towards that goal."
The Praising in the Park format includes a guest
host, a picnic atmosphere with donated drinks and
food, and a broad range of musical styles. The
Guest Host for this event will be Norman Cupit of
Wade, member of the Caswell Springs United
Methodist Church. Volunteers may reach him at
228­218­8856, [email protected]
The Praising in the Park series began in May
Mississippi Coast Jazz Society Dance
Sunday September 11
ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
BLUES FESTIVAL
Jackson County ­ September 9 & 10 the Jackson County Fairgrounds will play host to the Annual
MS Gulf Coast Blues Festival. Two big stages, food, arts & crafts, and a covered pavilion set the
stage for a rockin’ good time. The show goes on rain or shine. Dozens of top­name Rhythm &
Blues artists, and Gospel choirs. Gates open at 11am. For more information call (228) 497­5493.
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with the first performance at Beach Park in
Pascagoula. The second filled the Biloxi Town
Green with over 200 folks in attendance and 20
different church congregations. In July, Praising
in the Park was blessed to go on without being
rained out. Folks were able to enjoy the 60's
sounds of Jacob
Blue and a true
Praise
and
Worship feeling
by
the
Brett
McLaughlin
Band. To date
seven bands have
contributed their
music in three dif­
ferent communi­
ties. Bands and
choruses interested in participating are urged to
call 228­875­5375. Readers may find further
information at www.PraisinginthePark.com.
Audience reaction from laymen and ministers
has been strong. Bro. Eugene Edwards, Pastor of
the Mississippi Korean Baptist Church, and wor­
ship leader Ram
Heo
warmly
expressed their
pleasure with the
music and the con­
cept of the event.
José C. Luna of
the Assembly of
God in Lucedale
said he was glad to
see the group
"pulling down the
walls and together
worshipping the
One who is the author and the finisher." Roy
Jackson, a member of Calvary Gulf Coast
attending with his wife Pamela, said of the
event, "Anytime all the children of Jesus get
together, we can feel the presence of Christ. It
doesn't matter what church, what color, what
denomination." Courtney Cade, 13, a member of
Lakeview Independent Baptist Church in
Saucier, said she "liked the Gospel music. We
brought the whole Youth Group ­ eight adults
and fourteen young people." Chris Barlow of
McHenry, a member of the Michael Memorial
Baptist Church, is part of a seven family Bible
study group. "We decided to make Praising in
the Park this Saturday's meeting. It is very uplift­
ing for all the churches in the area to get togeth­
er like this. There are very few opportunities for
that to happen.”
Gulfport, MS­­The Mississippi Coast Jazz Society will hold it’s monthly jam session and dance
between 3 and 5pm on Sunday the 11th of September, in the Gulfport Elks Club, just behind the
El Maguey restaurant where highway 90 intersects 15th St.
three different bands will play music from the 30’s, 40’sand 50’s. Join us for an enjoyable
afternoon of great foot stomping music, dancing, sing alongs, 2nd dining, memories and food.
Admission for non­members is $5 per person and casual dress is worn. For additional infor­
mation call (228) 897­2330 or (228) 392­4177.
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What You Can Expect
Costs & Options
To Workout With Joe at Beau Rivage
30 minutes $40.00
Hour is $55.00
Locals receive a 10% discount Monday thru Thursday
Your workout also includes nutritional & diet counseltations.
To Workout with Joe through Internet
www.myworkoutprogram.com
trainer code number # 519236
This program averages $5 a week
To Workout with Joe at Powerpit Gym
$30 per session
Group Discounts Available
Your workout includes personal one on one training for your
body type and needs as well as nutritional & diet counseltation
To Workout at Joe’s Powerpit Gym
Regular memberships with 24 hour access $25.00 a month.
Powerpit Gym is a key code gym. Pay your gym fees 1st­5th of
the month and get Special Key Code for gym entry each month.
You don’t pay, You don’t get new key code!!
To train with the Powerlifting team is $50.00 a month
They train Mon/Wed. 5:30pm and Sat. 9am
Joe is usually at the gym every evening around 5pm!
Call for an appointment today!
D’Iberville, MS­­With today's rising cost of health
insurance, wouldn't it make since to take better care
of ourselves? Unfortunetly, most of us will have
some type of major medical scare to realize that the life style
that many of us are living is actually killing us! Over 70%
of today's
population is overweight and out of
shape........why is that?
Being a gym owner and personal trainer, I have heard just about
every excuse in the book. The most popular excuse I hear the most
is, "I don't have time to workout?" But, you know what my reply is
every time? WRONG... YOU HAVE TO MAKE TIME!!!
Before work, during lunch or after work, the choice is yours....BUT,
your going to have to make the choice and stick with it, to succeed.
Fitness is a way of life and for many, it's a total lifestyle change. I
will use FAD dieting as example. How many of you have ever tried
the latest diet program, lost the weight quickly, but then afterwards,
put it all if not more back on? This is what I mean by lifestyle change.
Regardless of what you see on TV or read in the paper, there is
no magic pill for getting into shape. Think back to the time of when
you were in shape and then realize how long it's taken you to get this
out of shape. Remember all the fast food, alcohol and cigarettes you
put into your system and think of all the money you wasted doing it!
Have you ever heard that fitness is the fountain of youth? Take a
look at someone who has been living a healthy lifestyle and then look
at the person who hasn't......... Fitness is exactly why your seeing so
many more seniors doing what they do today. My grandmother is a
perfect example of a healthy lifestyle. She never stepped foot in a
gym but she walked over a mile to and from work every day until she
retired at 76 years young. She's still doing well today at the age of 98!
Now, when you do start your fitness program, be realistic with
your goals and understand that it's not going to happen over night.
If it took you 20 years to get out of shape, it will probably take
more than a few weeks to get back and then you'll need a mainte­
nance program to keep it. Most people don't realize that your body
adapts to exercise, so for you to see the results you
want, you must have constant change in your workouts.
This is where I come in and it's my specialty!
Hello, my name is Joe Ladnier and I am a certified
personal trainer with the International Sports Science
Association (I.S.S.A.) I also own The Powerpit Gym in
D'Iberville, Ms. and am the head trainer at the Beau
Rivage Casino Spa.
Helping people achieve their fitness goals is what I
really enjoy doing. I started training clients in 1979 and
have since had clients from all over the world and from
all walks of life. At the age of 41, I am the current mas­
ters world record holder in the bench press in the 242lb
class with 733lbs. Having competed in powerlifting
and bodybuilding from ametuer to professional
throughout my life, I am very aware of dieting and
nutritional supplements. For the last 4 years, I've been
a contract athlete with Universal Nutrition and write
articles
for
their
online
magazine
www.animalpak.com. I also write for several other
publications as well as doing seminars and strength
exhibitions.
Some of the reason's I opened The Powerpit Gym are:
1) Bring back the meaning to a real workout where you
can sweat and not worry about your makeup running or
someone hitting on you between sets!
2) A working man's gym, where you can stop after
work to train and not worry about getting dressed up.
3) Absolutely NO CONTRACTS! It's
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simple..........You don't pay,
you don't train........no more worry about those
monthly withdrawals coming out of your checking account when
times are tough or you can't make it to the gym.
Contact Joe Ladnier at 669­4240 or email through my website
www.joeladnier.com
(Editor’s Note: How many times have you been watching a show
about the rich and famous and hear about how they got in shape
with a personal trainer. Jessica Simpson getting that hot lil’ body
so that she could look great in those daisy dukes during her role
in Dukes of Hazzard. Oprah looking fantastic for the first time in
her life because she can afford to pay her personal trainer and
personal chefs. Those VH1 specials showing stars like Madonna,
Brittney Spears,and others getting in shape with their personal
trainers showing them the proper techniques and encouraging
them to push themselves!! I don’t know about you, but I always
said, “Gosh, I wish I was rich and famous so that I could afford a
high priced trainer to get my butt in shape!! I am so glad that I
can share with all of you that you don’t have to be rich and famous
or have alot of money to get the same results!!
I recently learned that Beau Rivage Casino & Resort had hired
one of the top personal trainers in the country, Joe Ladnier, to run
their beautiful gym. Just for the heck of it, I dropped in on Joe one
day just to chat with him and see what it would take to be trained
by him!! How shocked I was to learn that I was not going to have
to take out a personal loan just to hire him to get my fat a** in
shape!! For just $30 a session and working around my busy sched­
ule, Joe would train me in a one on one training session that would
focus on what kind of workout and the proper techniques I needed
for my body type. I learned more in my first session with Joe than
I had in the 26 years I have tried to get in shape!! I was feeling
muscles I never knew I had and learning that I had been doing
many of the machines and free weights completely wrong!! If
you’re not able to afford 5 sessions in a week, you can do a couple
days with Joe, learn what is best for you, do them on your own for
a couple weeks, and then come back to Joe to get some new work­
outs to change up your routine so that you can achieve the look you
want!! He also has a website where he can set up a special work­
out and eating routine that is best for you. His personalized web
workouts include videos of the proper techniques you should use
when you’re working out!!
I personally enjoy going to Joe’s Powerpit Gym, not only
because of the training I am receiving, but because many of the
times I have worked out, it has only been Joe, my friend Mary and
myself in there!! I don’t feel inadequate next to someone that looks
like they workout all day and never eat!! Not to mention that on
the wall are some of the hottest women that Joe has trained in his
career, swimsuit models, fitness competition competitors. Just see­
ing that he has helped these women get into shape to the point
where they look like they came straight off the pages of Sports
Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, gives me even more motivation to
workout with Joe!! Knowing he trained each of those women gives
me even more confidence that I can achieve the look I am wanting
without the huge price tag most rich and famous are paying!! As
long as I listen and learn from Joe, and implement everything he is
telling me, I actually might be proud to get in a bathing suit by next
summer!!)
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Weekly Football Parties
Across the Coast
Beau Rivage Casino & Resort
Coast Brewing Co. Monday Night Football­Five for $5
Appetizer Specials ­ Cheese Nachos, Buffalo Wings, Queso
Fundido, Chicken Quesadilla, and Pretzels & Beer Cheese. All
Specials to start at 7pm to close. $5 pitchers any style Micros
from 5pm to close. Touchdown Specials featuring $2 shooters
available after every touchdown scored from 8pm­close.
Square Board First 200 entrants on the Square Board have a chance
to win: Complimentary limousine service that will accommodate 6
total passengers, to and from the following week’s Coast Brewing
Monday Night Football promotion and a $50 bar tab. Coast Brewing
Microbrews and gratuity not included. Certain restrictions apply, and
a chance to win promotional merchandise including but not limited to:
One (1) pair of tickets to New Orleans Saints Home Game. Date of
game to be determined based on ticket availability, Dinner for two (2)
at Memphis Q, $25 Bar Tabs (Coast Brewing Microbrews and gratuity
not included), Beau Rivage Promotional Prize Packs. Complete Rules
and Regulations are available at Beau Rivage.
Casino Magic Biloxi
$1,000,000 Pic the Pros ­ Football season is back! And you can
be a part of the action with Casino Magic Biloxi’s Gridiron
Challenge. If you pick the winners of 203 games for the season,
you’ll win one million dollars! Weekly prizes of up to $1,000!
And if you’re one of the top five pigskin predictors for the season,
you’ll walk away with as much as $5,000….Or maybe one million
dollars! Make your picks each day, Monday through Saturday
10am­10pm in the Events Arena at Casino Magic Biloxi. That’s
six chances to win every week! Visit the Magic Money Players
Club for details or to become a member of the Magic Money
Players Club. Membership is free. Must be 21.
Casino Magic BSL
Football Boards ­ We’ve added more boards! Win your share of
over $150,000 with our easy­to­play Monday Night Football
Boards! Guests are invited to enjoy big screen football and food
and drink specials every Monday night from Sept. 12th – Dec. 26th
with a special season kick­off game on Thursday, September 8th!
When you earn a minimum of 20 slot points or play an average bet
of $10 for an hour on table games, you’ll be eligible for a square
on our football boards! Just pick a square and win cash prizes each
quarter if your square matches the score! You’ll even receive a
bonus square on our Bonus Board when you earn a minimum of
200 points or table game equivalent. Registration begins at our
Players Club at 5 p.m. before each game. Participation is limited to
the first 600 participants, and your points/play must be earned
within 7 days prior to each Monday night game. Official rules are
posted at the Players Club.
Copa Casino
Touchdown Every Monday Night “Big Play” cash drawings. Win
$50 to $1,000, pro­football tickets and more during and after the
game. Free entry daily, bonus entries with slot or table play.
“$100,000 Monday Night Match Up.” Match the score and win $50
to $1,000 per quarter. Match all four and win $100,000 grand prize.
Game cards available starting at 6 p.m. on game day with a “Big
Play” entry. Game­time food & drink specials: beer, hot dogs,
nachos, popcorn and more.
Imperial Palace Casino
8th Annual “Pick the Pros” ­ The parties begin on Monday,
September 12 at 7:00pm in the Imperial Showroom. Register for
the "Pick the Pros" contest beginning September 6. The contest is
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free and open to all Imperial Rewards Club members. Pick up an
entry form at the Imperial Rewards Club starting every Tuesday
and turn in completed forms by 6:00am Sundays. Imperial
Rewards Club representatives will enter the contestant's picks and
return a printed receipt to participants.
Weekly cash prizes totaling $3,500 will be awarded immedi­
ately following the game; the grand prize of $1,000 will be award­
ed to the top "Swami." (Must be present to win.) The first 200
people in the door with Imperial Rewards Card and valid Photo ID
will be eligible to participate in a FREE football squares contest,
with up to $200 given away each quarter. Also, a pro leather jack­
et will be given away at every Monday night game. Sports fans
can catch all of the action and enjoy 75­cent longneck Bud and
Bud Light and great food specials.
Isle of Capri
$55,000 Money Night Football ­ Kick off on September 11 and
will run through November 21st! Get out those jerseys and get
ready for the gridiron glory! Simply make a run by they IsleOne
Club every Sunday and Monday to enter and win! Get one free
entry and earn additional entries through slot and table play. Then
every Monday night during the football game we will draw for
guaranteed $5,000 cash prizes. We will draw for $1,000 between
the 1st and 2nd Quarters, $1,000 at halftime and $3,000 between
the 3rd and 4th Quarters.
Palace Casino & Resort
Luxury of VIP seating while watching 50 high definition televisions
(HDTV) and 14’ foot video wall that broadcast all your favorite
sports channels.
Pick the Pros ­ September 8th to January 1st, the Pick the Pros
contest will be held weekly on Sundays and will give away over
$15,000 in cash and prizes. Guests must select their picks on the
game cards that will be available each week at the players club
from 8:00 A.M. Monday to 8:00 A.M. Sunday. The contestant
with the most correct picks for each week wins $500. The con­
testant with the second most correct picks for each week’s games
wins autographed sports memorabilia. At the end of the regular
season, there will be a drawing for a chance to win two tickets to
the Super Bowl.
Monday Night Football ­
Beginning September 8th. Cash
Giveaway for a total of $500. At
the end of each quarter, $125
cash will be given away during
the game for a total of 4 cash
drawings. There will also be a
football square game, food and
drink specials, and merchandise
giveaways. Guests can pick up
their free entry ticket upon
request in the SportsZone on the
day of the game between 4:00
P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Guests must
be present to win.
NCAA Big Play Saturdays ­
beginning Saturday, September
3rd. Guests in the Throne Zone
will receive one free drink when
one of the following big plays
happens during the featured
game of the day: a touchdown
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from a returned kickoff, punt, fumble, interception, or a blocked
kick or a 50­yard or better field goal.
Shoot Out Saturdays ­ Each Saturday, from September 3rd to
November 26th. To register, guests must fill out an entry form in
the SportsZone VIP Throne Zone. Players who earn 50 points on
their players club card on selected SEC Saturdays will receive a
bonus entry into the drawings. Drawings for SEC football appar­
el and SportZone apparel will be held twice an hour between
11:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. during the games.
Favre’s on the Bayou
Packers & Saints Games $..25 chicken wings and Happy Hour
prices ($1 off all drinks.)
Monday Night Football $.25 chicken wings and various drink
specials. In addition, we will have a drawing for a pair of Saints
tickets during half time of each Monday night game. $1 per
chance and can be purchased all week leading up to the game;
100% of the proceeds will go to help the Boys and Girls Club of
Hancock County
Gorenflo’s / Marina Pointe
Monday Night Football ­ FREE Food, $1.75 Domestic
Longnecks, Lots of Giveaways!
Remembering 9-11
God Bless Our Troops
I watched the flag pass by one day,
It fluttered in the breeze.
A young Marine saluted it,
And then he stood at ease..
I looked at him in uniform
So young, so tall, so proud,
With hair cut square and eyes alert
He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought how many men like him
Had fallen through the years.
How many died on foreign soil
How many mothers' tears?
How many pilots' planes shot down?
How many died at sea
How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?
No, freedom isn't free.
Her hair was up in a ponytail
Her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
And she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
That she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
If she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid;
She knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today.
I heard the sound of Taps one night,
When everything was still,
I listened to the bugler play
And felt a sudden chill.
I wondered just how many times
That Taps had meant "Amen,"
When a flag had draped a coffin.
Of a brother or a friend.
I thought of all the children,
Of the mothers and the wives,
Of fathers, sons and husbands
With interrupted lives.
I thought about a graveyard
At the bottom of the sea
Of unmarked graves in Arlington.
No, freedom isn't free.
Enjoy Your Freedom
& God Bless Our Troops
She heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
Another student dared to shout.
The words did not offend her,
As she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
Who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
There were daddies along the wall in back, For
everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
Anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called,
A student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
As seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
Every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
For a man who wasn't there..
"Where's her daddy at?"
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He surprised me with pink roses,
And taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes,
And ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him,
I'm not standing here alone.
"Cause my daddy's always with me,
Even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
He'll forever be in my heart"
And from somewhere near the back,
She heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
Too busy to waste his day."
With that, her little hand reached up,
And lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
Heart Tug of the Month
But still her mother worried,
For her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
She tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school,
Eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
A dad who never calls.
The other day I was watching a documentary on PBS that was a very detailed
account of the events of 9-11. As I sat there watching it, I started thinking to
myself that although we remember 9-11, many of us getting all caught up in our
own lives, high gas prices, and the war in Iraq, have really forgetten the feeling
they felt that day as the planes crashed into the World Trade Center. How
everyday life as we knew it was taken away from us that day!!
During the documentary images of the planes crashing into the Trade Center,
the towers as they came tumbling down, and the Americans running for their
lives as a wave of debris rushed through the streets of New York City just like
the Tsunami that hit Thailand were flashed over and over again.
As I watched the PBS 9-11 special I became saddened at the lives that were
lost that day, not to mention the numerous American Soldiers Lives that have
been lost since, and how the true criminals that did this to our country have not
been brought to justice or met the same fate they gave to my fellow Americans
on that day.
September 11, 2005, 4 years since this horrible tragedy , Let us all take a
moment and say a prayer for all of those countless lives that our country has
lost!! Also say a prayer that those responsible will soon pay for what they did
to our families and friends!!
HER DADDY
Slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
Came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here,
Because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
Since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know..
All about my daddy,
And how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike.
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"I love my daddy very much,
He's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
But heaven's just too far.
You see he was a fireman
And died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
And taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
It's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes,
And saw him there that day.
And to her mother's amazement,
She witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
All starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
Who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
They saw him at her side.
Beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere in the crowd of dads,
Her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
Who was wise beyond her years.
"I know you're with me Daddy,"
To the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
Of those once filled with doubt.
For she stood up for the love
Of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
Doing what was right.
Not one in that room could explain it,
For each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
Was a fragrant long­stemmed pink rose.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
Staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
But its message clear and loud.
And a child was blessed,
if only for a moment,
By the love of her shining bright star.
And given the gift of believing,
That heaven is never too far
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