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Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

ARTS NOTES for Nov. 1

Glass artist at JD

An exhibit by glass artist Megan Hillerud of New Orleans will be open Nov. 5 - Dec. 5 in the Fine Art Gallery at Jefferson Davis Campus, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport. Hillerud is an instructor at Tulane University in New Orleans and has a background in incorporating hot glass within abstract steel sculptures. The opening reception for her show will be 12:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday. Details: 897-3909.

Yard Sale II exhibit

The “Yard Sale II” art exhibit will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in November at 835 Oakleigh Ave., Gulfport. The event is free to the public. Details: 229-5559.

Holiday shopping show

Gallery 782 CO-Art, Biloxi, will present a holiday shopping show from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Details: 436-7782 or gallery782.org.

Pat Donohue at The Dome

The Arts Under The Dome concert season will begin its 17th season at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 with guitarist Pat Donohue from the radio program “A Prarie Home Companion.” All Arts Under The Dome concerts will take place at First United Methodist Church, 15th Street and 24th Avenue, Gulfport. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students. Season tickets are available for $40 per person or $80 for families.

Details: 863-0047.

MGCCC Perk Gala

MGCCC Perkinston Campus Fine Arts Department will present its annual Fall Gala, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Malone Hall Auditorium. A student art show will begin at 6:15 p.m. with pre-music provided by the MGCCC Clarinet choir. Performances will be at 7 p.m. with performances by the Perkinston Choir, Band of Gold. Admission is free.

Art Extravaganza at Negrotto’s

Negrotto’s Gallery & Custom Framing, Executive Place, Biloxi, will hold an International Art Extravaganza from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Featured artist Lamin Dibba, from Gambia, West Africa, will do a live art performance to the rhythms of music with an international flavor. The event will also feature a book signing by Leon Walker, a live art auction, music, wine and more. Details: 388-8822.

‘Oliver!’ at KNS

KNS Theatre will present “Oliver!” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Saenger Theatre, Biloxi.

Tickets are $20 general admission and $17 for students 12 and under, seniors and active duty military.

Details and tickets: www.knstheatre.com or any ABC Rental location or Crown Dodge in Pascagoula.

“Bah Humbug” at GLT

The Gulfport Little Theatre’s Showbiz Kidz will present “Bah Humbug” at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 13-14, and 3 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15 at Gulfport Little Theater, 2600 13th Ave., Gulfport.

A special performance will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and military. Tickets are $8 for students and children.

Details: 864-7983.

Featured Artists at Hillyer

Hillyer House, 920 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, will feature several collections during November from regional and national artists.

Florida potter Greg Combs will feature his nature inspired glazes Nov. 7-8.

A Judy Fayard Trunk Show will start at 10 a.m. Nov. 14.

Stacy Johnson will demonstrate her pottery wheel techniques on Nov. 21.

Yvonne Brown will demonstrate her pottery technique Nov. 28.

Deborah Bushinski’s ‘Tessoro Jewelry’ will be featured during the month, along with the work of Robert Gray’s semi-precious wmetals and recycled glass artwork.

Details: 875-8065.