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STRUMILA PUBLISHING Mailing Address PO BOX 696 Ocean Springs, MS 39566-0696 (228) 875.0090 OFFICE (228) 875.0091 FAX www.coastobserver.com Coast Observer Virtual www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/ GulfCoastObserver/current/ Search: Coast Observer OBSERVER STAFF Cheli Strumila Editor/ Owner / Graphic Design cheli@coastobserver.com Robert Baudier Photographer Ben Fant Graphic Design WRITERS Kelly Lott Restaurant Reviewer kelly@coastobserver.com Scott Keller On the Scene Local Band Writer scott@coastobserver.com Charlene Woodham Peace Art, Museum & Theatre Writer charlene@coastobserver.com Brandy Mills Bar & Nightclub Writer brandy@coastobserver.com ADVERTISING SALES Charley & Joni Bowers Advertising Sales Reps charley@coastobserver.com Office: 228.875.0090 Cell: 228.547.8521 Coast Observer strives to provide a very accurate informative publication. At times entertainment listings change and mistakes are made by Human Error...or they are put there for those of you looking for error...if this happens we apologize but are not responsible for any typographical errors that occur or changes in listings. The contents of Coast Observer may not be reproduced in any form without written permission by the Publisher and Owner, Cheli Strumila. All rights reserved. If you have anything you would like listed in Coast Observer, any stories or poems that uplift the spirit, or if you have any ideas you think would interest the rest of our readers, we are always open to new ideas!! This is your paper too!! Mississippi Coast Observer w October 2012 w 5

Biloxi, MS-- Country music legend Loretta Lynn brings her talents to Studio A at IP Casino, Resort & Spa Friday, October 5, 2012. Lynn wrote her best-selling autobiography Coal Miner's Daughter in 1976. She has received numerous awards including four Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, eight Broadcast Music Inc. Awards, and 10 Academy of Country Music Awards. Lynn's singles include I'm a Honky Tonk Girl, Don't come home a... drinkin', One's on the Way and She's Got You. You are not going to want to miss Foreigner at IP's Studio A on Saturday, October 6th. Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, racking up scores smash hits, multi-platinum albums, and sold out concert tours. Some of their hits include Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, Urgent to Jukebox Hero, Waiting for a Girl Like You, and I Want to Know What Love is. Today over 70 million albums later, Foreigner is an ensemble of talented musicians each adding their individual credentials to the mix to make the band stronger and more powerful than ever. One of the greatest R&B musical icons in history, Smokey Robinson will be performing at IP Casino Resort Spa on Friday, October 12. Robinson in the course of his 50 year career in music, has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit and continues to thrill sold-out audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and sense of style. Some of his hits include You've Really Got a Hold on Me, Ooo Baby Baby, Going to a Go-Go, Tears of a Clown, I Second That Emotion, Just to See Her, and Quiet Storm. Country music legend Gary Allen is coming to Studio A at IP CASINO RESORT SPA on Saturday, October 27. Country music artist that made his debut with the release of his single Her Man. Some of Allan's award winning hits include Used Heart for Sale, It Would Be You, Smoke Rings in the Dark, Man to Man, Right Where I Need to Be, and Watching Airplanes. Overall Allan's seen studio albums and greatest hits package has produced 24 singles on the Billboard Hot County Songs Chart. Well- known for his role as host of NBC game show Deal or No Deal, see Howie Mandel at IP CASINO RESORT SPA's Studio A on Friday, November 2. Before his career as a game show host, Mandel was best known for his role as rowdy ER intern Dr. Wayne Fiscus on the NBC medical drama St. Elsewhere. He is also known for being the creator and star of the children's cartoon Bobby's World. Country music singer Clint Black will perform at IP CASINO, RESORT & SPA on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Studio A. Black made his debut into Country music with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight Number One singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country singles and tracks. He has produced more than 30 singles on the U.S. Billboard country charts, and released nine studio albums. Some of his singles include A Better Man, Killin Time, Like the Rain, and When I Say I Do. Best known for his work as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Group, Bill Engvall is coming to Studio A at IP CASINO RESORT SPA on Saturday, November 17. His career breakthrough came in 1992 when he was named the Best Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards. His first role as a series regular came soon after he was in the cast of ABC's series Delta, starring Delta Burke. The show only lasted one season. He then performed on the Jeff Foxworthy Show. His first album was released in 1996 Here's Your Sign based on his stage bit. The album was certified platinum and peaked at #5 on the Billboard Country album chart. Doors open 1 hour prior to the show. Tickets are available online through www.ipbiloxi.com, www.ticketmaster.com, or at IP CASINO Box Office on the second floor of the casino. All guests that purchased tickets must pick up their tickets on the day of the show at the Box Office between 11am-8pm. Guests must be 21 or older unless otherwise announced to attend the show. No refunds or exchanges will be permitted.

Win One of Two VW Beetles or IslePlay - September 30 - October 27 You could win one of two 2013 VW® Beetles or IslePlay®! Enter daily September 30 - October 27, 2012. Receive one FREE entry daily by swiping your IsleOne® card from 8 a.m. on September 30 to 4:45 p.m. on October 27, 2012. Receive an additional entry for every 25 slot points or one hour of rated table play earned. Double entry days are every Monday and Wednesday. Plus, get 10X entries October 20 to 26, 2012! On Saturday, October 27, every hour from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., we'll draw three contestants to spin the prize wheel and win a preliminary Isle- Play prize* ranging from 4250 to $1,500. These participants will all be finalists for the chance at JAY LENO - October 6 8p THE BEACH BOYS - October 12/13 8p CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIS- ITED - October 19 8p THE JACKSONS - October 20 8p FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEA- SONS - November 2 COAST TECHTRONIC THURSDAYS Live Music Every Wed & Fri/Sat DJ Zack Avelon Every Wed-Sat Nights Wed: 10pm-2am Fri-Sat: 10pm-3am October 3 & 5/6 - Triggerproof October 10 & 12/13 - Flamethrowers October 17 & 19 - Karma October 18 & 31 - Velcro Pygmies EIGHT75 DJ Hurricane Every Sunday DJ Avelon Every Monday DJ Stylz Every Tuesday Glenn Parker Band Wed/Thurs 8p & Fri/Sat 9p BREEZE BAR Anderson Domingues Every Fri & Sat 8p-1a LANDSHARK LANDING Every Fri/Sat/Sun - Eugene Eash Live Visit www.margaritavillebiloxi.com for schedules. Lots of Giveaways & Promotions in October winning IslePlay or one of two 2013 VW Beetles! Then at approximately 10:15 p.m., all 18 finalists will pick a spot off the game board to determine their prize. Two will win a 2013 VW Beetle, and the others will win prizes ranging from $250 to $2,500 in IslePlay! October Gift of the Month - Cuisinart Stainless Steel Chopper - October 1 to 31 Guests can earn a great gift in October just by playing slots or table games and using their IsleOne® card. Isle's October Gift of the Month is a Cuisinart® Stainless Steel Chopper! IsleOne members who play slots and earn 400 slot points during the month of October, or table game players with 24 hours of rated play in October, will receive the gift. We ♥ Jackpots - October 20 & 21 Sunday, October 21 and Monday, October 22, when you hit a taxable jackpot* between 3 p.m. and midnight, you'll receive 10% of your win in BONUS IslePlay! Mystery Swipe & Win - Every Saturday IsleOne® members, simply swipe your IsleOne card at the kiosk from noon to 4 p.m. each Saturday in October to win anywhere from $5 to $1,000 in IslePlay! MIGNON'S LOUNGE October 5 - Chuck Naquin October 12 & 26 - Steve Sekul October 19 - Hank Berumen CONTACT SPORTS LOUNGE October 12 - GARRY WESLEY performs his TRIBUTE TO ELVIS 8pm - 12am SPURS STAGE Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Night 8p-12a October 5/6 - High Country $15,000 Power Punch Saturdays - Oct 6, 13 & 20 Win up to $5,000 in IslePlay on Saturdays, October 6, 13 & 20! You'll receive one FREE entry by swiping your IsleOne® card from 3:00am to 9:45pm. And, receive one additional entry with every 10 slot points or one hour of rated table play earned. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for two winners of up to $5,000 in IslePlay! One winner is GUARANTEED TO WIN $5,000 in IslePlay per promotion day! Lucky 7's Tuesdays Get 7X* points every Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. during Lucky 7's Tuesdays! Plus, receive one entry for every 7 slot points or 30 minutes of rated table play earned from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. for IslePlay drawings. We'll select one winner of $777 in IslePlay every hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Grab N Win - Fridays in September The more you grab, the more you win - every Friday in September! From 3 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., receive one FREE entry by swiping your IsleOne® card at the kiosk. Plus receive an additional entry for every 10 slot points or one hour of rated table play earned when using your IsleOne card. One lucky player will be drawn every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to enter the money machine and get as many IslePlay® vouchers as they can grab within 15 seconds. HARD ROCK LIVE HYPNAUGHTY - UNCENSORED HYP- NOTIC COMEDY WITH THOM KAZ - Every Wednesday 8pm THOMPSON SQUARE - October 5 TRACY LAWRENCE - October 6 BRANDON BENNETT'S Cruisin' with the King - October 11/12 DARIUS RUCKER - October 13 CLAY WALKER - October 19 BLUES TRAVELER - October 26 TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS - November 2 DAVID NAIL - November 3 STYX - November 9 CHRIS YOUNG - November 10 DIERKS BENTLEY w/ special guest Logan Mize - November 16 HEART - November 17 RONNIE MILSAP - November 23 EVERCLEAR - November 24 STEEL MAGNOLIA - November 30 CENTER BAR October 5/6 - Felix Blue October 11 - Goldy Locks October 12 - Spank the Monkey October 13 - Goldy Locks October 19/20 - Five Star Iris October 26/27 - GRS Experience ROADHOUSE LIVE October 5/6 - ISIs October 12/13 - 49 Drive October 19/20 - Phil Vaught October 26/27 - Long Reef Wheelin' & Dealin' Win up to $1,000 in IslePlay - every Friday! From 3 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., receive one FREE entry by swiping your IsleOne® card at the kiosk. Plus receive an additional entry for every 10 slot points or one hour of rated table play earned when using your IsleOne card. One lucky player will be drawn every 30 minutes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to spin the gian wheel of IslePlay to win up to $1,000 in IslePlay! Not satisfied with your prize? Then you may choose to select a card from our jumbo deck and reveal a new IslePlay prize! Four Play Giveaway Be at the Isle to check your digits every Sunday, Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon! If the last four digits of your IsleOne card match the four digits shown on the plasma screens throughout the Isle, you'll win $1,000 in IslePlay! Winning digits change every hour. Lucky winners must claim their prize while their numbers are still displayed on the plasma screens. $40K Hump Day Slot Tournament The $40K Hump Day Slot Tournament takes place every Wednesday in the lower level casino. Registration starts at 2 p.m. and the first round begins at 3 p.m. CONVENTION CENTER LORETTA LYNN - October 5 8p FOREIGNER - October 6 8p SMOKEY ROBINSON - October 12 8p DON WILLIAMS - October 13 8p GARY ALLAN - October 27 8p HOWIE MANDEL - November 2 8p CLINT BLACK - November 3 8p KENNY LOGGINS - November 9 8p CHARLIE DANIELS BAND - November 10 8p BILL ENGVALL - November 17 8p FREE ASIAN SHOW - November 21 9p RAY STEVENS - November 23 8p REO SPEEDWAGON - December 29 8p LITTLE BIG TOWN - December 30 8p CHILL Every Sunday - Lisa Lee Albritton Every Monday - Gram Rea & Friends Every Tuesday - Marianne & Warren Every Wednesday - Champagne Brunch October 4-6 - Soul Haven October 11-13 - Ocean Street October 18-20 - Chasing Scarlet October 25 - No Idea October 26/27 - U4ia THIRTY-TWO Every Fri/Sat - Allison & Warren 6p-10p LAVA BAR Chasing Scarlett - October 5/6 Travis Ledoyt - October 12 Na Na Sha - October 13 Cool Rayz - October 19 High Country - October 20 Chris Gray - October 26 Rhythm and Rain - October 27

HIGH VOLTAGE GIVEAWAY Play at IP for your chance to win your very own 2012 Chevy Volt during the High Voltage Giveaway! B Connected Members have the chance to win a 2012 Chevy Volt and their share of $30,000 in IP Play. Earn one entry for every 400 slot, table, or video points earned from October 1-27. All entries must be activated on October 27 from 12am-10pm at any B Connected Kiosk. Drawings will take place in the Cove from 4pm- 7pm and 9:30pm-11:00pm. During the High Voltage Giveaway, there will also be a special Hot Seat every 30 minutes from 6:00pm- 10:30pm on October 26th for $500 in IP Play.. The grand prize for the 2012 Chevy Volt will take place at 11pm on October 27th. Must be present to win. CHANGE TO WIN $33,000 IN IP Play Oct 11 You are not going to want to miss all of the excitement Thursday, October 11th at IP CASINO RESORT SPA. B Connected Members must earn 1,000 points to participate. Each player will reg- $10 POWER PLAY WITH DINNER BUFFET PURCHASE ON MONDAY-THURSDAY IN OCTOBER Present your buffet receipt to Player Services with your players club card and valid photo ID on date of dinner buffet purchase to receive $10 in Power Play slot credits. Limit one Power Play with buffet purchase offer per day. Visit Player Services for complete details. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER - CLUB 55 Earn 10 points and receive ½ Price Lunch Buffet. Swipe card at kiosk for Half Price Lunch Buffet voucher by 2:30pm. Earn 50 points for Club 55 Slot Tournament beginning at 3:00am and print entry at kiosk by 3:15pm. Tournament opens 1pm-3:30pm. CHOOSE THE CHAMPS SPORTS CHALLENGE KIOSK GAME each week during professional football season between 8AM Tuesday until 11:59PM Friday and select the winner of the Sunday and Monday games. 21 Winners each week share $2,000 in Power Play slot credits. Top winner receives $500 in Power Play and 25 bonus entries into the Sports Challenge Drawing held at end of season (January 4, 2013.) Weekly winners can double their prize with 1,000 points earned 3AM Tuesday - 3AM Sunday of the preceding week. CHOOSE THE CHAMPS SPORTS CHAL- LENGE KIOSK GAME is available on specified kiosk, located near CONTACT Lounge & Sports Bar. PICK A TOMBSTONE KIOSK GAME Earn 50 points between 5PM - 11:59PM and swipe your players club card at the kiosk to play Pick a Tombstone Kiosk Game to win up to $500 in Power Play slot credits or 3X Points! ister at any B Connected Kiosk for their chance to win a share of $33,000 in IP Play. Guests will receive one entry for every 1,000 points earned Midnight-10:00pm. Drawings entries can be activated from Noon-11:00pm at any B Connected Kiosk. Hourly drawings will take place from 10:00pm-Midniht in the Cove. HALLOWEEN COOKIE JAR GIVEAWAY EVERY THURSDAY IN OCTOBER! Are you a cookie monster looking for that special place to hide your treats? Look no further! IP is giving away a Halloween Cookie Jar every Thursday during the month of October. B Connected Members must earn 2,000 points and swipe at any B Connected Kiosk between 8:00am-8:00pm to receive a voucher to redeem for their very own Halloween Cookie Jar Gift Giveaway! Gifts will be distributed from 9:00am-9:00pm at the B Connected Club. $7,500 SCREAMING SUNDAYS' SLOT TOURNAMENT Sundays' will be jumping with excitement during the $7,500 Screaming Sundays' Slot Tournament. Kick off October with your chance to win a share of $7,500 in IP Play each Sunday. All B Connected Members that earn 400 B Connected points from Noon-4pm on any slot, video poker machine, or table game each Sunday are eligible to play. Guest can print their tournament voucher from 1pm-4:30pm at any B Connected Kiosk. The tournament will take place from 1pm-5pm in the cove. The Top 50 scores will be posted from 6pm-Midnight and guests must redeem their prizes from 6pm-midnight at any B Connected Kiosk. GRAVEYARD GHOULS KIOSK GAME EVERY TUESDAY IN OCTOBER Beware and watch out for ghosts, goblins, and more during the IP's Graveyard Ghouls Tuesdays Kiosk Game every Tuesday in October at IP CASINO RESORT SPA. B Connected Members that earn 3,000 points on slots and table games between 3:00pm-7:30pm are eligible to play the kiosk game. Guests can swipe at any B Connected kiosk from 3:00pm-8:00pm for their chance to win up to $1,000 IP Play. $75,000 SPOOKZILLA SLOT TOURNAMENT Get spooked and win cash during the IP's $75,000 Spookzilla Slot Tournament! Guests will have a chance to win their share of $75,000 CASH and IP Play. Guests will register for the tournament and print tournament voucher on Friday, October 5th from 2pm-Midnight at any B Connected Kiosk. The tournament will take place in the Cove at 10am on Saturday, October 6th. The Top 75 scores win! Guests can redeem their prize money on Sunday, October 7th from 10am-3pm at any B Connected Kiosk. There is a $399 entry fee. Guest must pay at the Promotions Booth from 3pm-9pm before going to the kiosk. Must be 21 or older and B Connected Member with unexpired government issued photo ID to participate. Offer subject to change or cancellation. Please see B Connected Club for complete details. WACKY WEEKEND MULTIPLIER Oct 11-14 Get ready for FUN, POINTS, POINTS, and MORE POINTS during the IP's Wacky Weekend Multiplier on October 11-14th. B Connected Members playing with their card anytime TABLE GAMES GIVEAWAY Every Friday Friday, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012 8:30pm - 11:30pm Win PROMO CHIPS or $500 CASH! Every Friday One free entry daily and one entry for every one hour of table game play at a $10 average bet (or equivalent) each week. Virtual drum opens at 7:00pm. $40,000 ROCK AROUND THE SLOTS HOT SEATS & DRAW- ING GIVEAWAY Every Friday in October - 8PM-11PM 22 winners share $10,000 in Power Play each Friday in October! Play at any slot machine with your players club card to be eligible to win Hot Seat prizes awarded 8PM - 10PM. 6 Drawing Winners of $1,000 Power Play will be drawn at 11PM. One free entry every Friday and one entry for every 50 points earned from 3AM on Monday through 11PM on Friday of each week of promotion. Visit kiosk for drawing check-in after 6:30PM on Fridays TUMBLIN' DICE POKER CASH & POWER PLAY GIVE- AWAY Saturday, October 6, 13 and 20, 2012 8PM - 11PM 28 Winners each Saturday night of promotion. One free entry on Saturday and one entry for every 50 points earned from 3AM - 11PM each Saturday during promotion. One entry for one hour of table game play at a $10 average bet (or equivalent.) Drawing drum opens at 6:30PM each Saturday night of promotion. Winners between 8PM and 10:30PM will have one chance to roll a set of five dice to win from $250 to $5,000 in Power Play! 11PM winner with highest dice roll wins $5,000 CASH! from Midnight October 11 through 11pm October 14th can be eligible to earn up to 10x Points during the Wacky Weekend Multiplier. The more points earned, the higher the multiplier. IP STUDIO 50+ NIGHT OUT OCT 16TH Calling all IP's Studio 50+ Club members! Come on and shake your groove thing at the IP's Studio 50+ Night Out on Tuesday, October 16th. Studio 50+ Club B Connected Members can participate in drawings every 30 minutes from 7pm-9pm. Entries can be activated from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Beginning at 7:00pm, a total of 4 winners will be drawn every 30 minutes for $500 in IP Play. After the drawings are over, don't go far! You are not going to want to miss the After Party for the Studio 50+ Club Night Out in CHILL. The After Party will take place at 9pm. Party favors and drink specials will be available for the Studio 50+ Club including the Disco Ball Daiquiri! SENIOR PROGRAM- STUDIO 50+ Check out IP's new Senior Program- Studio 50+ Club!! Once you learn about all the wonderful benefits of Studio 50+ you will want to be a part of the fun! Studio 50+ Club B Connected Members can participate in drawings every 15 minutes from 1pm-3pm and a bonus drawing at 4pm every Monday and Wednesday. A total of 10 winners will be drawn for $500 in IP Play every 15 minutes. The 4pm winner gets their age x10 in IP Play. Senior B Connected members 50+ will also receive half off of breakfast or lunch at the Back Bay Buffet every Monday & Wednesday from 7am-3pm. Proud to be the First and Only SMOKE FREE Casino and Resort on the MS Gulf Coast! SUNDAY POWER PLAY BONUS BLITZ Receive up to $250 in Bonus Power Play every Sunday based on the number of points you earn the preceding Monday through Friday. Swipe the kiosk on Sunday from 5:00am through 11:59pm to receive Bonus Power Play. NEW MEMBER SPIN TO WIN Guest joining the Palace Players Club as a new member and earning 40 points on their card, simply swipe their club card at the kiosk to access the New Member Spin to Win wheel to instantly win from $10 up to $1000 in Power Play slot credits. MAKE A WISH BIRTHDAY Palace Players Club members can swipe their club card any one day during their birthday month to access the Make A Wish Birthday screen to win valuable prizes. such as free t-shirt, free Power Play slot credits, free buffet or food credits valid at Mignon's Steaks & Seafood, Palace Buffet, Palace Café, Wahoo's Poolside Bar & Grill. PUMPKIN SPICE & EVEYTHING NICE PACKAGE AT PURE THE PALACE SPA Delight in the scents of Autumn while nourishing your skin with vitamin enriched pumpkin & vanilla. $200 Fall package includes 50 minute Vanilla Bean Full Body Massage followed by a pumpkin space foot exfoliation and a 50 minute pumpkin pie facial followed by a pumpkin specie ^ vanilla bean hand treatment. Includes a complimentary vanilla bath fizzy. Available through - November 30, 2012.

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