The music of Bobby Allison is usually enjoyed both days of our festival.

Who is Bobby Allison?
You are NOT from the Coast!

If Bobby Allison’s voice were a color it would be brown----deep chestnut brown, with surprising flecks of gold. As comfortable as an old pair of broken-in jeans, Bobby’s music is relaxing and familiar. He knows what his audience wants and he knows how to deliver.

Allison’s repertoire includes a variety of musical styles. Bobby is equally comfortable finger-pickin’ a special blend of sentimental favorites with his acoustic guitar as he is kickin’ in his full blown band sound that he creates in his studio with an array of modern audio equipment. Bobby surprises the listener leaving them to wonder how one man can sound like so many!

Whether he’s pickin’ the blues or beltin’ out some high powered rockin’ oldie, or softly crooning a 40’s Torch Tune, he creates a musical journey giving the listener a true sense of travel through timeless memories then brings them back to the present with his easy “talking to you” style.

Bobby welcomes request from the stage which offers audiences endless list of familiar tunes and fresh originals.

Bobby Allison enjoys performing his one-man show in a variety of venues including concerts, casino lounges, conventions, special organizations and an occasional private party. As an Epic Recording Artist, Bobby has shared the stage with numerous national acts qualifying his talents to any interested parties.  Bobby enjoyed 13 years as entertainer-in-residence at Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, before Hurricane Katrina, racking up an impressive following from all over the country.

Whether he is playing in front of thousands of pickin’ a few tunes for some friends, Bobby Allison has a way of drawing you in with his music with his warm personality and his ability to surprise the listener with an endless list of memories.

Fine art. Fine craft. Fine food.

Marine Cuisine Pavilion

This new tent will feature the culinary arts, focusing on Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood. Activities will include:

Saturday, April 6
Free cooking demonstrations and tasting samples provided by Pass Christian chefs*:

11am: Aimee Anglin of Shaggy's Restaurant

12:30pm: Victor Pickich of Coastal Catering

2pm: Scott Meinka of Fatsumo Sushi

3:30pm: Cassandra Timmons of Old Cuevas Bistro

*Seafood donated by Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Seafood Marketing)

6-9pm: Canvas & Corkscrews Patron Party ($60 per person) (a fun event where attendees can paint while drinking wine and enjoying hors d'oeuvres!)

Sunday, April 7
Brunch catered by the Pass Christian Yacht Club* ($30 per person)
*Oysters donated by Crystal Seas; seafood donated by DMR Seafood Marketing)
Seatings at 11am and 12:30pm

For information on tickets, please call Anita Giani (cell 650-743-0870) or Evelina Shmukler Burnett (cell 228-363-1973).

Silent Auction: The Silent Auction features original artwork from artists participating in the Festival. The proceeds from the Silent Auction funds the Dot Hector and Gretchen Harris Memorial Art Scholarships. Two $1000 art scholarships will be given to high school seniors who plan to study art in college. Applicants will show their work on Sunday, April 7, 2013, when artist judges will decide on the scholarship winners. Applications will be mailed to area art teachers in January.

Student Art Show: The third annual Art in the Pass Student Art Show will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Students from area high schools will show their works and compete for ribbons. Instructions will be mailed to area art teachers in January.

Festival T-Shirts: Peter Briant designed Art in the Pass T-Shirt in 2004. Mr. Briant is a well-known New Orleans artist and part-time Gulf Coast resident. T-shirts will be sold in the Silent Auction tent . T-Shirts are $15 for all sizes.

Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Art in the Pass will be filled with special events. Applicants for the Dot Hector and Gretchen Harris Memorial Scholarships will display their art in the scholarship competition. In addition, there will be art activities for children as well as a high school art contest.