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and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It accomplishes this mission through an array of exhibits containing historic photographs and objects. Visitors can experience the impact of hurricanes on Biloxi through an exhibit and film on Hurricane Camille, which devastated the Gulf Coast in 1969. The museum has brought Biloxi's maritime history to life by replicating two full-size Biloxi schooners, which sail Gulf waters daily. Hostesses:
Museum Staff
7.	THE SAENGER THEATRE, 416 Reynoir Street. When constructed in 1929, the Biloxi Saenger Theatre was hailed as the "gem of the Gulf Coast". Originally host to early sound films, traveling shows and vaudeville, the Saenger Theatre is now a performing arts center for the Gulf Coast. The theatre is currently undergoing an extensive restoration to return the historic theatre to its former glory. Hosts:
Friends of the Saenger Theatre
BILOXI
Friday, March 15 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chairman: Rosina LePre
1.	THE HOME OF CAROL AND TOM WALTERS, 5064 Whetstone Road. This recently renovated ranch-style home sits on seven acres of 250 acres originally purchased by Carol's grandfather, Charles Whetstone, Jr. in 1961. A 1600-square-foot addition, designed by Carol and her mother, Flo Whetstone, was completed in October 2001. The home is decorated with family antiques. The master bedroom features two stunningly embroidered Chinese Day Coats purchased by Carol's great grandfather on his world tour in 1931. Extensive landscaping has been done while maintaining the magnificent old azaleas which line the driveway. Hidden from the road for privacy, the home is bounded by woods and a stream. Hostesses: Sunkist Garden Club
2.	THE HOME OF MILLIE AND LYLE PAGE, 2005 Bayside Drive. This modern home built on Biloxi's Back Bay incorporates the environment into the design of the house making the outdoors an important aspect of waterfront living. The back of the home is made of glass with doors and windows opening onto a porch, which flows into a deck. Informal and comfortable, the living room includes works of local artists, including a painting done by Lyle's Aunt, the late Biloxi painter, Dusti Bonge. A Joe Moran painting hangs from the fireplace. George Denmark, architect, designed the 3,000 square foot home with emphasis on a feeling of spaciousness. Natural materials
are used throughout with white and light earth-toned colors. Hostesses: Miramar Garden Club
3.	THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS. J.S. JOACHIM, JR., 1000 Riverview Drive. The Joachim residence is influenced by the contemporary crede architecture of the Baton Rouge architect, Hays Town. Overlooking the Tchoutacabuffa River and inspired by the Spanish and French Colonial structures of the Mississippi River Valley, the Joachim residence is a reinterpretation of the past, attempting to capture the warmth and charm of the old structures. The Spanish Colonial-influenced patio and pigeonier are harmoniously drawn together with a sense of proportion and details. This style of architecture is characterized by the use of old brick, heart pine and stone flooring, and old cypress beams which have been salvaged from old warehouses, cotton gins and sugar mills which uniquely connects us with our past. Hostesses: Biloxi Garden Club
4.	THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS. COLVILLE JACKSON, 5421 Whetstone Road. "Ferncliff" is a 3,700 square foot one-bedroom cottage situated on a high bluff overlooking an inlet on the Tchoutacabuffa River in an area known as "Pinecrest Acres". The home is on beautifully landscaped acreage that includes a three-bedroom guesthouse, swimming pool, tennis court and two greenhouses that help keep the owners' orchids beautifully blooming. The house is accented throughout with nine-inch antique heart pine doors, crown moldings and flooring, most of which were acquired in New Orleans. The dining room walls were custom painted by artist Roger Laurence. New Orleans kitchen designer, Jimmy LaGarde continued the Country Federal period look with pine cabinetry and huge copper hoods in the gourmet kitchen. Quoting Mr. LaGarde, "The home is spacious, livable, extremely efficient, and beckons to be used and enjoyed." Throughout the home you will see original art which has been done by Mrs. Jackson, accentuating the natural beauty of surrounding areas in several locales in which they have had homes. Hostesses:
Dogwood Garden Club
OCEAN SPRINGS
Saturday, March 16 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pilgrimage Chairman: Linda .Kletecker
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1.	WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM, 510 Washington Avenue. The museum opened in May 1991 and showcases more than 150 pieces by the famed Ocean Springs artist, woodcarver and naturalist. This unique contemporary building, flooded with light, also houses the "Little Room" which was moved intact from Walter Anderson's home and


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