SUMMARY: The 51st World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival will be held at the University of Mississippi over Memorial Day weekend. Featuring ragtime and early jazz musicians from across the country, the event includes three competitive divisions and a New Rag Contest for original compositions. Since its inception, the festival has awarded over $70,000 in prizes. In addition to the competition, attendees can enjoy guest artist performances, silent film screenings, and youth master classes. The festival fosters a supportive atmosphere, bringing together musicians of all ages and offering activities like jam sessions and celebrations for veterans.

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SUMMARY: The Legacy Actors Theatre Experience (L.A.T.E.) offers a unique theater opportunity for seniors in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Founded by Sherri Marengo in 2019, L.A.T.E. focuses on reader’s theater, allowing participants to perform without memorizing lines. The troupe, which includes seniors from various backgrounds, fosters connection and fun while providing a space for creativity. Rehearsals are lighthearted, and performances are held at local venues like the Hattiesburg Cultural Center. L.A.T.E. not only brings joy to its members but also supports local causes, with shows often benefiting food banks and other community initiatives. The next performance is scheduled for May 13.

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SUMMARY: During late April and early May, pelicans and other coastal birds like Great Blue Herons and Egrets seem to disappear from beaches and bayous because it’s their breeding season. These birds don’t nest on the coast but rather on isolated marsh islands safe from predators, such as Breton Island Sound, Biloxi Marsh Islands, and Cat Islands. Photographers like Robert Smith capture their breeding activities during this time. Some breeding birds like Least Terns nest on sandy beaches. Other notable nesting sites include Boneyard Lake oxbow in Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area. Pelicans will return to the coast after breeding season.

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