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5 Things to Know This Weekend: Elvis, Art Walk, Blueberry Patch

Here's what you need to know this weekend in Gulfport!

Elvis in Gulfport: Get your tickets now for "ELVIS: A Concert Experience" at the Catherine Hickman Theater on Sunday, August 19. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom or online at www.elvisconcert.com  Learn all about Jim Jinelli in our story, "35 Year Tribute to Elvis Coming to Gulfport." Saturday Art Walk: See what artists and vendors have to offer at the Third Saturday Art Walk from 6 - 10 p.m. in downtown Gulfport! For more information call 727-322-5217. Summer Meditation Class: Ted Leitho is teaching free meditation classes the following Saturdays this summer: Aug. 18, Sept. 1 and 8 at the Gulfport Public Library. There is a sign-up sheet for anyone to register at the Reference Desk at the library …

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Rob Fowler

9:06 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012

You mentioned the Blueberry Patch, but missed that this past Saturday was Grateful Dead night with the popular Uncle John's Band visiting Gulfport! I was there, it was a blast! Check out the one of the videos on the Blueberry Patch website: http://bit.ly/BlueberryPatch_GratefulDead_night   more ›

Are You Ready for Elvis in Gulfport?

It's hard to believe that it's been 35 years since the passing of Elvis Presley in August. If you would love to relive the Elvis experience, then you will not want to miss "ELVIS: A Concert Experience." Get your tickets now!

35 Year Tribute to Elvis Coming to Gulfport

It's hard to believe that it's been 35 years since the passing of Elvis Presley in August. If you would love to relive the Elvis experience, then you will not want to miss "ELVIS: A Concert Experience."

Jim Jinelli will turn back the clock and you will watch the aura of Elvis will come alive. Jim has a powerful, commanding voice and a remarkable vocal range. Jim's portrayal of Elvis Presley covers the touring concert years of 1971-1977.  His performance will be on Sunday, August 19th at 1:30 p.m. at the Catherine Hickman Theater at 5501 27th Ave. S. in Gulfport.  Jim Jinelli, a Chicago native, has been impersonating Elvis Presley for more than 20 years appearing on TV, radio and many markets from Chicago to New York and the south eastern states with sold out crowds. Just as Elvis covered many more songs in his concerts than his own, so does Jim, offering the audience "A Concert Experience" as close to the original as possible, while …

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