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Weekend Whereabouts January 4-6

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SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) -

Start the first weekend of the New Year off right--enjoying South Mississippi events.

Waveland native and America's Got Talent fifth season winner Michael Grimm will perform at the Hard Rock Friday starting at 8 p.m. He's known for his earthy-soul music. The South Mississippian has been performing since he was just 12-years-old and continues to incorporate his southern charm in all his performances.

Michael Grimm concert

Friday, 8pm

Doors open at 6:30pm

Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi

Tickets start at $9.99

(877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625

It's fast-paced exciting and involves a lot of ice skating action. The Surge hockey team has two home games this weekend. They're hosting the Knoxville Ice Bears in a two game set. So far the Surge has an 11-11-2 record for this season. If they win the two games they'll be 13-11-2, which will move them past Knoxville in the SPHL standings. There's a post game meet and greet with the players at Mugshots after the game at around 10 p.m. They'll sign autographs and pictures. There's also an opportunity for autographs and pictures shortly after the game.

Surge hockey game

Friday 7:05pm

Saturday 7:05pm

MS Coast Coliseum

Biloxi

Tickets online/phone

228-594-3800

The temporary burger is back at the Redding House. Prepared by executive chef Patrick Heim these specialty burgers are going to please any palette. Some of the featured burgers include The Gator burger, which includes ground gator and pork sausage, The Big Bacon Mac is an 8 oz beef burger with bacon, cheese and cabbage. In addition to the burgers, there's sides like sweet potato fries with nutella and peanut butter dippers. Yum.

Temporary Burger at Redding House

Friday 5:30pm

Saturday 5:30pm

Redding House, Biloxi

Reservation required

228-207-4276

Niblefeat will be performing at the Isle Casino Friday and Saturday. Their a cover band that plays a variety of songs from the 80s, 90s, and today. The music starts at 9 p.m. at the Isle Casino's Lava bar. You must be 21 or older to attend.

Niblefeat

Friday, 9pm-1am

Saturday, 9pm-1am

Isle Casino, Biloxi

Free

It's a New Year and a great time to learn something fresh. Miller Motte Technical college will be holding a Winter Wake-up open house on Saturday. They'll tell you everything there is to know about the training they offer. Plus they're offering hot chocolate, Zumba, kid's crafts and video game station and health screening. The college is located in Gulfport and the open house starts at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m..

Miller Motte open house

Saturday, 10am-2pm

Miller-Motte Technical College

Gulfport

888-204-4352

Get in a good cardiovascular workout with ice skating at the coliseum. This family friendly event is great for all ages and the ten dollar admission includes entrance and skates.

Ice Skating

Friday and Saturday, 10pm

MS Coast Coliseum, Biloxi

(800) 726-2781 or (228) 594-3700

Admission $10 includes skates

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