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One Convention Center Plaza
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601.268.3220
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Hattiesburg Zoo Unveils New Attractions
- In this issue _ Korean War
_ Sizzlin’ Summer
_ First Daughters
_ Event Calendar
Debut of new kid-friendly,
hands-on experiences
Since 2009, the Hattiesburg
Convention Commission has
worked to enhance one of
Hattiesburg’s greatest familyfriendly attractions, ensuring that
the Hattiesburg Zoo remains a
favorite tourism destination in
South Mississippi.
On April 14, the Zoo celebrated its
62nd birthday at the Annual
Birthday Bash with a record crowd
in attendance. With mini
celebrations and animal
encounters scheduled throughout
the day, as well as a headline
birthday celebration, guests
experienced the wonder and
adventure found only at the
Hattiesburg Zoo.
During the Birthday Bash
celebrations, the Hattiesburg Zoo
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also unveiled two new attractions.
Guests of the Birthday Bash were the
first to experience the new Touch Africa
Petting Zoo located in the Zoo’s African
exhibit. Inside the Petting Zoo, guests
are able to touch and feed some of the
domesticated animals found on the
African continent, such as Nigerian dwarf
goats and African sheep. Also unveiled
that day was a Mining Sluice sponsored
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by Parris Jewelers, located in the recently reopened section of the Zoo allowing guests to
make a full circle throughout the Zoo. At the
Mining Sluice, guests can pan for
fossils, rubies, emeralds and other
gems.
“Since the last Birthday celebration, the
Zoo has seen many changes that we
think are exciting for our customers,”
said Executive Director, Rick Taylor. “We
have been so pleased with the
community’s support of the Zoo and its
continued development.”
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Lewis Myrick
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Charles J. Brown
Clyde Bryant
Secretary/Treasurer
Commissioner
Bud Kirkpatrick
Dr. Aubrey Lucas
Commissioner
Commissioner
Iola Williams
Richard Taylor
Commissioner
Executive Director
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MS Cosmetology Seminar
Homes of Hope Charity Auction
MS Department of Mental Health
Division of Alcohol Conference
This is a sample of events. For a current list of
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PHOTOS: (1) Kids mine for gems in the Parris Jewelers
Mining Sluice. (2) Birthday parties are made for children,
especially Zoo birthday parties. (3) A goat in the Touch
Africa Petting Zoo welcomes visitors. (4) A pair of cousins
enjoy a cotton candy at the concession stand.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Pink Cotillion
MS Society of Histotechnology
Annual Convention
Junior Simmental Association
Eastern Regional Classic
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For more information about the Zoo and its
edZOOcation programs, call 601.545.4576, or
visit us online at ZooHattiesburg.com.
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FestivalSouth – Opening Night Gala Concert
“Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles”
FestivalOpera – Don Giovanni
FesitvalSouth – The South Mississippi Ballet
Don Quixote
Missoula Children’s Theater
Mississippi Miss Hospitality
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This is a sample of events. For a current and
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Former First Daughters grace
audience at Lake Terrace
Bush twins follow their mother
and grandmother to lectern
“We were honored once again to be a part
The third generation of Bush ladies graced
Terrace,” said Rick Taylor, Executive Director
of this Spirit of Women event and welcome
these ladies to Hattiesburg and Lake
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Korean War veterans honored
60th Anniversary of
War commemorated
The Korean War began a
new era for the United States
Military. For the first time,
the audience at the Lake Terrace Convention
African Americans were
Center at the Forrest General Hospital’s Spirit
involved in all forms of
of Women Spring Event, “The Spirit of
combat and combat services
Caring,” on April 26. The 30-year old twin
and many of them served in
daughters of former President George W.
command positions.
through which Congress
Museum and the U.S.
authorized the Department
Department of Defense,
of Defense to stand up a
honored Korean War
committee, known as the
Veterans at a ceremony at
Department of Defense 60th
the Lake Terrace
Anniversary of the
Convention Center on
May 22.
More than 50 Korean
War Veterans who live
Bush and Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager and
Barbara Pierce Bush, spoke to more than 800
To commemorate the 60th
men and women about their unique life
of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission.
Anniversary of the War, a
experiences, world perspectives and
“Participating in an event of this nature as the
special Committee was
significant contributions to society. Hager
host venue is something that Lake Terrace
currently works as a contributing
created in the U.S. Congress
takes great pride in offering to the
correspondent for the “Today” show, while
to honor Korean War
community.”
Veterans through 2012. The
This program, presented by Forrest General
African American Military
nonprofit Global
Hospital’s Spirit of Women, continued a series
History Museum in
Health Corps.
of inviting Bush ladies to Hattiesburg. Former
Bush is co-founder and
president of the
Mississippi Armed Forces
first lady Barbara Bush spoke at the 2007
Spring Event and former first lady Laura Bush
spoke at the 2011 Spring Event.
For more information on the Lake Terrace Convention
Center, call 601.268.3220 or visit LakeTerrace.com.
partnership
with the
in Mississippi were
recognized and honored for
their courageous and selfless
Korean War
service. Major General
Commemoration
Augustus L. Collins,
Committee. The committee
Mississippi’s Adjutant
was charged with organizing
General, gave the keynote
events around the 60th
address, “Remembering the
Anniversary of the Korean
Korean War.” Veterans were
War with the mission to
also honored with a video
honor the men and women
presentation from the
who served during the
Government of South Korea
Korean War; commemorate
thanking the United States
key events of the War; and
Military for their service
educate the public of the
during the Korean War.
ongoing relevance of the
War to today’s geopolitical
This special event came as
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a result of the 2010
National Defense
Appropriation Act,
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Museum at 305 E. 6th Street is free. For
more information, call 601.450.1942 or
visit HattiesburgUSO.com.
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A sizzling summer line-up
Saenger stage hosts
spectacular events
Following one of the
Saenger’s most successful
spring seasons, a full line-up
of exceptional entertainment
sets the stage for the
summer. With events for the
entire family, the Saenger
Theater will continue the
tradition of providing the
“Not Your Ordinary Night
Out” with unforgettable onstage productions.
Mississippi’s only multi-week,
multi-genre arts festival,
FestivalSouth, returned to
Hattiesburg this summer for
its third season. Offering
both free and ticketed events
to local residents and cultural
tourists, FestivalSouth
presented events that span
the spectrum of the arts
during its two-week festival.
Music, dance, art and theatre
productions hit the stages of
Hattiesburg during June 9-23
with several events taking
place at the Hattiesburg
Saenger Theater in
Downtown Hattiesburg.
For more information on
FestivalSouth, visit
www.festivalsouth.org.
The international touring
project known as Missoula
Children’s Theatre is headed
to Hattiesburg this July!
Missoula Children’s Theatre
offers students a unique
opportunity to gain theater
experience through
workshops and rehearsals,
culminating with two public
performances of Jack and
the Beanstalk at the
Hattiesburg Saenger Theater.
An audition will be held for
the Missoula Children’s
Theatre production of Jack
and the Beanstalk at the
Historic Saenger Theater in
Downtown Hattiesburg on
July 9 at 10am.
Approximately 50 roles are
available for local students
entering grades first through
twelfth. The final production
of Jack and the Beanstalk will
be presented to the public
on Saturday, July 14 at
11am and 1:30pm at the
Historic Saenger Theater.
Tickets for the production
are $5 for adults and $3 for
children and may be
purchased at the door. For
more information on
auditions, registration or
performance times, contact
the Saenger Theater at
601.584.4888.
Wrapping up the Summer
Season at the Saenger will
be the 63rd Mississippi Miss
Hospitality Pageant July 2228. This year’s theme,
“Hospitality Around the
World,” guarantees
authentic and unforgettable
cultural entertainment.
For a full week, 35
contestants from across the
state will be in Hattiesburg
for rehearsals, special events,
interviews and competitions
leading up to the crowning
of Mississippi’s 2012 Miss
Hospitality on July 28 at
8pm at the Saenger Theater.
The young lady selected will
represent Mississippi as the
state’s goodwill ambassador,
sharing hospitality with
everyone she meets while
promoting tourism, industry
and economic development
across the state.
For more information on Saenger
events, visit HattiesburgSaenger.com
or call the box office at 601.584.4888.
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