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Bunnies & Butterflies

3/30/2021

J A C K S O N & M E R I D I A N , M I S S I S S I P P I

In honor of Spring, our friends at the Mississippi Children’s Museum Jackson have a special celebration planned for this Easter weekend. Join them on Saturday, April 3rd, for Bunnies & Butterflies, where your littles will get to learn about the science of bubbles, the life of a beekeeper, gardening activities, and so much more. There will also be live bunnies, perfect for petting.

To our Inspiration family out in or near Meridian, you’ll want to hop on over to the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s newest location right in the heart of your city. The Mississippi Children’s Museum Meridian is officially open to the public, so you and the whole family can enjoy all the interactive fun MCM has carefully laid out. Both the outdoor and indoor experiences are carefully crafted to enlighten and inspire kids from all over. The new exhibits include a Brainiac Climber that teaches students how the brain works, and there’s also a Fantastical Backyard that encourages children to unleash their imaginations. We know, we know, you’re ready to get your tickets! You can get your tickets to Bunnies & Butterflies by visiting MCMJackson and you can get your tickets to MCMMeridian right here. We can’t wait to see how y’all spend your Easter Weekend!

28th Ocean Springs Spring Arts Festival

3/25/2021

O C E A N S P R I N G S , M I S S I S S I P P I

If you’re looking to celebrate the culture and beauty of our state, then look no further than the Ocean Springs Arts Festival. Set up in the heart of Ocean Springs, you’ll find over 130 vendors with their art on full display. The streets will be lined with booth after booth of florals, crafts, and art. You’ll find everything from woodworking, to metalsmithing, to candlemaking and so much more. There are even artist demonstrations that allow you to watch these craftsmen and women doing their thing. It’s going to be a memory-making weekend, so be sure to head out to the 28th Ocean Springs Spring Art Festival! The Ocean Springs Spring Arts Festival will be held Saturday, March 27th from 9am - 5 pm and Sunday, March 28th from 9am - 4 pm. For more information and a list of vendors, visit their website.

Wiggin Out with DG

3/23/2021

S T A R K V I L L E , M I S S I S S I P P I

The sisters of Delta Gamma at Mississippi State University are getting together to do what they do best, support a sister in need. They are dedicating this whole week to raising money for Avery Douglass, a Senior at MSU who was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Sweet Avery learned of her diagnosis this past December, and despite the diagnosis, the 22-year-old has remained positive. In the face of cancer and treatment, she has smiled, laughed, and leaned into her incredible family and community.

Avery is expecting to fully recover, but through her healing process, she has experienced hair loss. As women, we know the confidence boost our locks can give us, so the ladies of DG are holding the Wiggin Out Fundraiser. This fundraiser has been set with the goal of raising funds to not only buy Avery a new wig but also to help pay her parents back for the one they already purchased. The DG girls will be selling raffle tickets at $3 apiece and all of the proceeds will go to Avery and her family. If you’re in Starkville this week, you can purchase tickets on the MSU Drill Field Wednesday and at the Zeta Bus Stop on Thursday. If you’re not in the area you can Venmo @msu-delta-gamma just be sure to include your phone number in the comment section in case you’re one of the lucky winners. The raffle drawing will take place on Friday, March 26th, and the winners will have the opportunity to win items from places such as Dsquared, Reed's of Starkville, Starkville Snowballs, Fleur De Lis Flowers and Gifts, Central Station Grill, and many more! You can also donate through Go Fund Me. For more information on how you can help support the Wigging Out Fundraiser, head to DG MSU’s Instagram stories or their Facebook page.

Belated St. Patrick's Day March

3/18/2021

R I D G E L A N D , M I S S I S S I P P I

Something just didn’t sit right about letting another year pass without having a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Malcolm White of Hal and Mal’s and Renaissance at Colony Park have joined forces to bring us a celebration of spring and everyone’s favorite green holiday. This impromptu Second Line March will take place this Saturday, March 20th, and will include costumes, flowers, beads, kazoos and of course the Epic Brass Band. The event will start and finish at the green space by Malco Renaissance Cinema Grill & Bar, followed by a performance by Epic Funk Brass Band on the Show Fountain Stage. This event is free to the public and the perfect family event. You can find out more about the Second Line March by clicking here, and don’t forget to wear your green this Saturday.

Ice and Vice: Frozen Yogurt with a Cause

3/11/2021

M A D I S O N , M I S S I S S I P P I

What is better than fro-yo on a warm Mississippi night? Fro-yo with a cause, and that’s where Ice and Vice comes in. Ice and Vice is one of the newest dessert shops to open in Madison, Mississippi, and they specialize in frozen yogurt (ice) and coffee (vice) among other delicious treats. Each week they’re whipping up classic flavors as well as some custom, some sugar-free, and some vegan. Trust us, they are all delicious.

For us, the true cherry on top is the heart behind this small business. Owners Sarah and Justin Harmon opened their shop with the intent of giving back to those touched by foster care or adoption. All of their employees have either adopted children, worked in the field, been in care, or are adopted. “It’s very close to our heart,” the couple shared on Facebook. They seek to provide a trauma-sensitive environment that allows each employee to pick up soft skills and gain work experience all while being immersed in a loving community. “Life can be hard and we want our store to be a safe place for everyone to grow and learn. We also want it to be a safe, cozy place for you to relax and make memories as well.”
You and your family can start making memories at Ice and Vice Sunday-Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday-Saturday from 11am-midnight. Give their Facebook page a like and scroll through all their decadent dessert options.

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Belated St. Patrick's Day March

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