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Dance Your Health Out at the Seventh Annual Day of Dance!

HATTIESBURG- Dance Your Health Out at the 7th Annual Day of Dance for Health hosted by Forrest General Hospital’s Spirit of Women! Day of Dance for Health will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at the Lake Terrace Convention Center from 9 a.m. until noon.  This interactive community event brings together consumers and healthcare providers for an educational celebration of the benefits of dance and exercise for the prevention of heart disease.

The event is provided free to the community and no registration is required thanks to sponsors the Hattiesburg American, Signature Magazine, and the Forrest County Board of Supervisors.

The event will include consumer education on heart disease, health screenings and assessments, dance instruction, entertainment, door prizes, vendor booths, Day of Dance tattoos for the kids, and much more!  Local television celebrities Randy Swan and Miranda Beard from WDAM-TV will co-host the event. Don’t miss the fourth annual “Celebrity Dancing with the Stars” contest beginning at 10 a.m.

Participating local celebrities include Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality Jordan Whittle, WDAM-TV personalities Rex Thompson and Colleen Donovan, Forrest County Supervisor Chris Bowen, Anita Wright of The Hattiesburg Convention Center, and Dr. Barbara Mauldin of Petal.  Below is an outline of the day’s activities:

9:00 a.m.        Welcome & Introductions

9:10 a.m.        Interactive Dance Session, Screenings Open

9:30 a.m.        Dance Performances

10:00 a.m.      Mayoral Proclamation

10:05 a.m.      Celebrity Dancing with the Stars Contest

11:00 a.m.      Interactive Dance Session

11:20 a.m.      Dance Performances

11:55 a.m.      Door Prize Give-away

Noon               Closing Comments, Screenings Close

For more information on Day of Dance or other Spirit of Women events or Forrest General services, call FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445 or visit forrestgeneral.com.

Filed under: Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Medical, Anita Wright, Barbara Mauldin, Chris Bowen, Colleen Donovan, Forrest County Board of Supervisors, Forrest General Hospital, Hospitality Jordan Whittle, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Miranda Beard, Rex Thompson

TNA WRESTLING TO VISIT THE PINE BELT

HATTIESBURG – This Friday, February 4th at Lake Terrace Convention Center, Hattiesburg will experience TNA Wrestling Live!, as seen on Spike TV.

TNA, which stands for Total Non-Stop Action, is the second largest wrestling company in the world and is a leader in the sports-entertainment genre.  It is known for bringing fans closer to the action through impromptu autographs, fan interaction and superstar accessibility.

The show in Hattiesburg is part of the 2011 TNA tour, which will also visit other cities across the U.S. and the globe including Westbury, New York; Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; Glasgow, Scotland; and London, England. The event will showcase the talents of Mr. Anderson, “King of the Mountain” Jeff Jarrett, “The Monster” Abyss, Samoa Joe and more.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at the Lake Terrace Convention Center Box Office or online at www.LakeTerrace.com. Doors will open at 6:30p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.TNAwrestling.com or call 601.268.3220.

The Lake Terrace Convention Center is a Hattiesburg Convention Commission Facility. Since 1991, the Hattiesburg Convention Commission has been developing, operating and promoting tourism-related facilities for the Hattiesburg area. For more information, visitwww.HattiesburgConventionCommission.com.

Filed under: Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Sports, Hattiesburg Convention Commission, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Jeff Jarrett, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Professional wrestling, Samoa Joe, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

Southern Miss to Hold 4th Annual Buffalo Wild Wings Signing Day Celebration

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The fourth annual Buffalo Wild Wings Signing Day Celebration for Southern Miss football will be held Wed., Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m., at the Lake Terrace Convention Center (One Convention Center Plaza).

“This is a great celebratory event for our football program as we get a our first chance to see the Golden Eagles of tomorrow as well as a chance for our fans to mingle with our current coaches and players,” said Southern Miss Director of Athletics Richard Giannini.

The event will feature an autograph session with current Golden Eagle players as well as a social hour from 5-6 p.m., before the program begins with a highlight tape of the newest Golden Eagles. Head coach Larry Fedora also will provide a “State of the Football Program” speech as the program enters into the 2011 campaign.

A buffet line courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings will also be served along with free water and iced tea. A cash bar will also be available.

The doors open at 5 p.m., and tickets are $10 for adults ($15 at the door the day of the event) and $6 for youth (18-under). Fans can also purchase a table for 10 for $250 which includes own buffet line as well as premium seating for the event.

To purchase tickets, go online at SouthernMiss.com or call 1-800-844-TICK (8425). The Pat Ferlise Athletic Ticket Center is also open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Filed under: Featured, Hattiesburg, Sports, USM, Hattiesburg, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Larry Fedora, Richard Giannini, Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Sports, University of Southern Mississippi

Forrest General Spirit of Women, Traci Goodwin present Breakaway Prom Fashion Show

HATTIESBURG- Teens looking for the latest in prom fashion are invited to attend the Breakaway Prom Fashion show on Saturday, January 15 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. This is the only prom fashion show in the area featuring juniors and seniors from area high schools modeling the hottest looks for prom season. Models will hit the runway to the DJ skills of SL 100’s “Ya Boy” Don King.

Breakaway is more than just a prom fashion show! Attendees can browse through vendor booths from Occasions, Elegant Evenings and Susan’s Shoppe and also get an important reminder from Pine Grove Behavioral Health on healthy ways to avoid the pressure to abuse alcohol and drugs that often comes during prom season.

It only costs $7 per person to get in the door for a sneak peek at what’s hot for girls and guys’ in dresses, tuxedos and accessories! Proceeds benefit Forrest General’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This event is presented by Forrest General’s Spirit of Women program and Traci Goodwin Photography. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Occasions, Elegant Evenings and Susan’s Shoppe.

Filed under: K-12, Medical, Dress, Forrest General, Forrest General’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hattiesburg, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Prom, Traci Goodwin Photography

Former First Lady Laura Bush to visit Hattiesburg for Spirit of Women Spring Event, “Caring from the Heart: A Woman’s Legacy”

ATTENTION: All tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT and the waiting list is full.

HATTIESBURG- Forrest General’s Spirit of Women is proud to announce that Laura W. Bush, former First Lady of the United States, will be paying a visit to Hattiesburg as part of the Spirit of Women signature Spring Event 2011, “Caring from the Heart: A Woman’s Legacy.” This event, to be held on April 28 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center, is sure to be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for women of all ages as they hear from one of the most famous and influential American women of the 21st Century.

Attendees at this event will be treated to a delicious luncheon featuring a keynote address from Mrs. Bush, as well as a very special gift to commemorate the occasion. Attendees will also be able to purchase a copy of Mrs. Bush’s recent memoir, Spoken From The Heart, a beautiful recounting of Bush’s life including her eight years in the White House.

“Spirit of Women is delighted and honored to be able to host Laura Bush in Hattiesburg, giving our community the opportunity to hear this well-respected, dynamic woman who is not only an important figure in our nation’s history, but also in the areas of education, human rights, and most importantly, women’s health,” said Millie Swan, Forrest General Chief Marketing and Medical Staff Services Officer. “Forrest General’s Spirit of Women is designed to move women to take action for their health, and we feel that Mrs. Bush’s focus on women’s health as well as her notoriety will contribute to creating a once-in-a-lifetime event that our community will not want to miss.”

This event will also feature the 2011 Spirit in Action Awards. Celebrating Spirit in Action, these annual awards honor the talent and dedication of men and women who act to make their communities healthier, safer, and more inspirational places to live. Forrest General Hospital’s Spirit of Women program will present the 2011 Spirit in Action Awards to four people from across the Pine Belt, chosen based on the contributions they have made to the issues Pine Belt community members face in the areas of work, family and health; and for their devotion to making our community a healthier, safer and more inspirational place to live.

Spirit of Women previously hosted Mrs. Bush’s mother-in-law, former First Lady Barbara Bush, at the 2006 Spring Symposium. The event resulted in a record turnout of women from across the Pine Belt, and the 2011 event promises to be equally successful! Space is limited for this event, so make plans now to gather your friends and attend this once-in-a-lifetime event. Tickets will be available beginning January 3, 2011. After that date, please call FGH OnCall’s Spirit of Women reservation line at 601-288-4968 to purchase tickets or for more information about this signature event. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Reservations will also be accepted throughforrestgeneral.com using PayPal. Cost to attend the event is $45 for Spirit of Women members and $65 for non-members. For reserved seating, you may purchase a table for 10. All other reservations will be first-come, first-served. Tickets will be mailed during the month of March.

About Laura Bush

Laura Bush, one of the most popular first ladies in history, is a compelling advocate for issues of national and global concern. As an educator and former first lady of Texas and the United States, Mrs. Laura Bush has a unique and wide-ranging perspective. She is actively involved in issues of national and global concern, with a particular emphasis on education, women’s health and human rights. She has investigated and showcased successful programs for early childhood education, at-risk youth, global literacy and preservation of our national parks and heritage sites. And through her travels to countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and <Panama>, she has helped to shatter old taboos and oppressions and launch groundbreaking educational and health-care advances for women. Mrs. Bush recently sat down with NBC News and FOX News to talk about her work on education, women’s health issues and life after the White House. Her memoir, Spoken From the Heart, is a New York Times #1 best seller. Biography courtesy of Washington Speaker’s Bureau.

Filed under: Business, Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Medical, Barbara Bush, First Lady of the United States, Forrest General, Forrest General Hospital, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Laura W. Bush, Republican Party

Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg Masquerade Charity Ball | Serving the Many Faces of Our Children

By Traci Rouse

There is a Pine Belt first grade student who felt torn between elation and fear as the school year approached.  Elated because she loves to learn.  Fearful because her family is underprivileged and she wondered if they had enough money to buy school supplies.  Today, this little girl feels good because she has what she needs at school.  Thanks to Hattiesburg Junior Auxiliary’s “Backpack” project, she has a backpack full of supplies.

Junior Auxiliary provides a wide array of services to Pine Belt area children through 24 service projects throughout each year.  From partnering with Wesley Medical Center on Wesley Kids to providing fun activities once a month for the children of the Association of Retarded Citizens, the organization continues to find ways to help the area.  If there is a need facing children and their families, JA members actively work to address those needs or find existing resources that can help.  JA also provides 10 college scholarships to high school students each year, which are awarded based on participation in community activities, leadership, character, and scholastic achievement.

All of the work conducted by JA members is funded through one single event, the organization’s annual Charity Ball.

“We cannot thank the community enough for their support of this annual fundraiser,” said Sloan Buys, President of Hattiesburg’s JA.  “Through their donations, silent auction items and attendance at the event, each and every person who helps is actually financially supporting our 24 service projects. Our community has a proud tradition of generously supporting Charity Ball and all the endeavors of Junior Auxiliary, and for that we are truly honored.”

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, November 12th at 8pm at the Lake Terrace Convention Center.  The event raises more than $100,000 to fund the organization’s annual service projects.  This year’s Masquerade Charity Ball theme highlights the many faces of the children served by JA.

“We want to showcase the children of our community and the projects funded through the money raised at Charity Ball,” said Charity Ball Chair Angela Duff.  “We want all who attend to see exactly where their donations will go.”

Duff would like to personally invite each person in our community to come out for a night of fun, decadent food, and fabulous décor.  “Most importantly we invite the community to join the ladies of Junior Auxiliary as we celebrate the many ways this organization is improving the lives of Pine Belt area children in need.”

The event will feature a spectacular silent auction, exquisite artwork, and an assortment of goods and services from regional businesses.

Once again this year the event will feature a raffle to win a magnificent piece of jewelry valued at more than $4,500 from Jewel Masters of Hattiesburg.  Entertainment will be provided by the band “Meet the Press”.  Tickets are $100, which admits two.

“Humanitarian of the Year” will also be awarded at the event.  Former recipients of this award include Frances Bounds, Raylawni Branch, Dr. D.B. Conerly, Rev. Henry Craft, Dr. Etoile Dubard, Nora and Buck Ford, Mike Garner, Russ Hendley, Joey Pace, Cindy Pennington and Rev. Bill Prout.

To learn more about Junior Auxiliary, visit www.hattiesburgjuniorauxiliary.org.

Tickets to Charity Ball may be purchased at 601-268-2330 or  www.hattiesburgjuniorauxiliary.org.

Filed under: Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Lamar County, Lifestyle, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, Sumrall, Angela Duff, Bill Prout, Buck Ford, Charity Ball Chair, Cindy Pennington, D.B. Conerly, Etoile Dubard, Frances Bounds, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Henry Craft, JA, Jewel Masters, Joey Pace, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Lamar County Mississippi, Mike Garner, Nora Ford, Russ Hendley, Sloan Buys

Arts Gala Chef Prepares 100 Years of American Food for Centennial Event

Crème Brulee is among the desserts planned for “Gold” – the 2010 Centennial Arts Gala, Thursday, September 16 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center.

What would the party of the century be without a delicious menu of food from the past 100 years of American dining?

It was easier said than done, but Lake Terrace Convention Center Executive Chef Carmen Hardy Ford designed a menu of gourmet treats for the University of Southern MIssissippi 2010 Centennial Arts Gala. After long hours of investigative and historical research, Hardy Ford identified popular foods of each era between 1910 and 2010. The result is a sumptuous buffet filled with items that run the gamut between filet and fondue.

“This was one of the most fun and time consuming menus to put together, but I think people will be very pleased with the type of things they get to experience that night,” Hardy Ford said.

Every aspect of the gala is carefully designed around this year’s theme, “Gold”, in honor of The Southern Miss Centennial Celebration. This year’s event is slated for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center.

Historical tie-ins aside, food is one of the most memorable aspects of the arts gala. As is customary, with the purchase of a ticket guests receive an all-you-can-eat buffet. In years past, the arts gala food menu has called for Asian and French cuisine. However, this year, the gala committee and chef decided to bring guests on a journey through American culinary history.

“With this type of event, we know it’s a formal atmosphere, but by going through the different eras it gives people a chance to eat something they never dreamed of eating in formal attire,” Hardy Ford said.

The gala opens with a look at the 1910’s, which, according to Hardy Ford, was about the time sliced bread was invented. In honor of that invention, a variety of gourmet sandwiches will be served, such as smoked salmon mousse and cucumber crustini. Cajun Louisiana food reached the mainstream in the 1980’s, which calls for a tribute to Chef Paul Prudhomme with a hearty serving of shrimp etouffee. The more recent Food Network craze that began in the 1990’s and spread like wildfire across the nation will be represented by a make-your-own dessert area featuring a mini cupcake bar, variety of mousse shots and fresh fruit.

“This is only the tip of the iceberg,” said Dr. Mike Lopinto, event designer. “We don’t want to reveal all of the night’s secrets, but it’s important that people know their taste buds are in for a real treat this year. The chef at the convention center has cooked up some fabulous surprises as we travel through the decades.”

For more information, visit www.usm.edu/arts. Tickets are $100 and available by calling 601.266.5922.

Filed under: Featured, USM, arts gala food menu, Hospitality/Recreation, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Lake Terrace Convention Center Executive Chef, Paul Prudhomme, University of Southern Mississippi