May 2019 |
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Pirate Day in the Bay -Photo Sampler - see the full mega album here!
Photos by Ellis Anderson, Lionel Haynes, Jr. and Robyn Tomasovsky.
Photos by Ellis Anderson, Lionel Haynes, Jr. and Robyn Tomasovsky.
If you're in a photo, you're welcome to save these Internet-sized images from our 15 Minutes photo galleries onto your own computer or device. We do ask that if you share on social media, please credit the photographer and the Shoofly Magazine!
15 Minutes Photo Galleries are sponsored by Smith & Lens Gallery
15 Minutes Photo Galleries are sponsored by Smith & Lens Gallery
Community Calendar
Pirates invade Bay St. Louis May 17 & 18. Find details about it and dozens of other civic, entertainment and sports events on our calendar.
Check out our new calendar! On a phone you'll get a mini monthly, with an agenda for each day. On a tablet or desk/laptop, you can pick between monthly, agenda and fun inboard style.
It's the most complete community calendar on the coast - you'll find everything from civic meetings, to live music, to school sporting events!
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Local Living!
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Entrepreneur Jane Alford opens a second store on Main Street. Click for details.
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Breaking news stories:
The Big Buzz is updated all through the month with new stories about interesting local happenings. We've got the good gossip that you'll have fun sharing! sponsored by Savage Skillet |
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May Reader SponsorsThank you!
Rebecca Beckmeyer Virginia Brooks Mark Buszkiewicz Bonnie Chainey P. Chris Photos Michelle Davison Charlotte Durham Colette Guste Carmel Johnson Johnson Johnson Patrick Kane Joan & Mike Krawcheck Mariann Kwiat Carol Lindsey Mike & Joan Krawcheck William Marquez Kathleen Miller Richard Miller Judy Morreale Thomas Prewitt Mary Pyles Vicki Rosendahl Beverly Smith Debbie Treutel Russeline Veazey Susie Veglia Megan Vlach Dawn Ruth Wilson "R" and "B" Click here to become a Reader Sponsor - it's easy! The May Shoofly CrewEllis Anderson
Jeremy Burke Brenda Comer Willard Deal Edward Gibson Lionel Haynes, Jr. James Inabinet Denise Jacobs Larry Jaubert Rheta Grimsley Johnson Holly Lemoine-Raymond Lisa Monti Pat Murphy Scott Naugle Sarah Nolan Caroline St. Paul Dena Temple Robyn Tomasovsky Grace Wilson |
Shoofly Lifestyle
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Good Neighbor
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Dina Rosetti
A driving force behind some of the community's most dynamic organizations, Dina Rosetti has found her "giving place" in Bay St. Louis - story by Denise Jacobs sponsored by Gulf Coast Woman Magazine |
At Home in the Bay
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A Craftsman for an Artist
One of the most distinctive houses in Bay St. Louis has been renovated by and serves as home to a lifelong artist. - story and photographs by Ellis Anderson sponsored by Bay Life Gifts & Gallery |
Day Tripping
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Craft Crawl:
A Visit to MS Gulf Coast Breweries It was a tough job, but someone had to do it - sample beer at all of our area's craft breweries. Shoofly Magazine Dena Temple takes on the challenge. sponsored by Jeannette Bolte |
Mind+Body+Spirit
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Ruth’s Roots
Colorful butterflies, tasty herbs and serenity - all thrive at this city sanctuary, where volunteers raise vegetables and community spirit. - story by Denise Jacobs sponsored by The Mane Salon |
Beach to Bayou
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Welcome Waggin' in the Bay
There are many Fido-friendly establishments in Bay St. Louis - and we've compiled a comprehensive list for our furry friends. - story by Denise Jacobs sponsored by Gulf Coast Camper Rentals |
On the Shoofly
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Elizabeth Bartasius
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How Bay Saint Louis Helped Me Find My Voice
An author acknowledges how a small town, its people and a storm freed her to create her first novel. - story by Elizabeth Bartasius Sponsored by Jaubert Architecture |
Murphy's Musical Notes
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The Early 60s Music Scene in the Bay
Our local music historian waxes nostalgic about the Bay St. Louis of his youth, and how local bands influenced his life. - story by Pat Murphy sponsored by 100 Men Hall Historic Venue |
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Where the Angels Lived
In an open letter to the author of this compelling new book, book store owner and Shoofly columnist explains why he cannot review it. - story by Scott Naugle sponsored by Pass Books |
Coast Cuisine
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Mockingbird Café Adds Tasty Pub Offerings
An array of delicious items on their new Pub Menu adds a new facet of dining to this favorite Bay St. Louis café. - story by Lisa Monti sponsored by Buck Ramond Heating & Air |
Shelter Stars
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Judy and Freddie: A Love Story
Judy and Freddie both needed a friend. Now they're inseparable. - story by Denise Jacobs sponsored by Tami Curtis Studios |
Coast Lines
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Robot in the Room
A roving robot named after an English butler becomes a beloved new pet, despite the skepticism of the family dogs. - story and photos by Ellis Anderson sponsored by Rose Cottage Vacation Rental |
Arts Alive
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Century Hall on S. Second Street is home to a new contemporary art gallery.
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Contemporary Art Showcased in Century Hall
Permanent gallery space at Century Hall provides an attractive, welcoming venue for local artists and art lovers alike. - story and photos by Dena Temple sponsored by Alice Moseley Museum |
Mother of Pearl
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Father of Pearl, Pearl and Presley the pooch in Mexico
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Have Baby, Will Travel
Does a baby necessarily mean curtailing your travel schedule? No - or at least, not yet. - story and photos by Grace Wilson sponsored by Palm House Cottage |
Shared History
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Big Tommy Moran: The Fiddler from Lakeshore
This local musician's talents are woven into the fabric of our American musical heritage. Bonus: a recording of the Moran family playing - story by Edward Gibson sponsored by Magnolia Antiques |
Sponsor Spotlight
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Chris Hansen of Hansen Custom Painting
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Hansen Custom Painting
Quality and professionalism are the hallmarks of every project at Hansen Custom Painting - and it shows. -story by Lisa Monti Sponsored by Bay-Tique Boutique |
Across the Bridge
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Traveling Through Time on a Playlist
A riff, a lyric or a chorus can transport us to a time long gone, to a place far removed, as we choose. - by Rheta Grimsley Johnson sponsored by Jaubert Architecture |
On the Shoofly
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Felder Rushing
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Felder, Felder, Quite Contrary...
One of the country's most engaging gardeners is also the best public speakers according to writer Rheta Grimsley Johnson. Here's her take on a personal hero. - story by Rheta Grimsley Johnson Sponsored by Jaubert Architecture |
Vintage Vignette
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Old photos are portals to the past - and make for chic home decor, guaranteed to spark conversations. - story and photos by Grace Wilson Sponsored by Bay-Tique Boutique |
Beautiful Things
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DIY: Make Your Own Headboard
Some reclaimed wood, a few simple tools and a little sweat-equity equals a clever, one-of-a-kind project from our own DIY diva. sponsored by H.L.Raymond Properties |
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My Earliest Vehicle to a Book
These four wheels transported books to readers in rural areas - and readers to untold adventures. - story by Scott Naugle sponsored by Pass Books |
Nature Notes
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The Nature of Nature
The author takes time to study the quietness of the forest and the unique qualities of its inhabitants. - story by James Inabinet, PhD sponsored by Webb Schoolhouse Rental |
Beach to Bayou
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Birds, Birds Everywhere…
A giddy newcomer and seasoned bird-watcher finds a wildlife bonanza here on the Gulf Coast. - story by Dena Temple sponsored by Gulf Coast Camper Rentals |
Murphy's Musical Notes
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Monsters At Large
Some of the coast's top musicians come together in this band, beloved on the coast. - story by Pat Murphy, photos by Ellis Anderson sponsored by 100 Men Hall Historic Venue |
Featured Sponsor of the Month
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Bubba & Teri Wyly
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Bay Town Inn
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Bay Life Gifts
Dr. Frank Conaway
Antique Maison Ulman
California Drawstrings
Gerald Rigby, CPA
Mockingbird Cafe
Bodega on Court Street
The Cultured Oak
Hansen Custom Painting
The Shoofly Name
A shoofly is a raised wood deck circling a large tree and historically, almost every hotel on the Mississippi coast had one. Now the shoofly by the old Bay St. Louis City Hall is one of few remaining, and it's become our iconic town landmark.
That makes the Shoofly Magazine the perfect place for elevated community conversation. Click here to read more!
That makes the Shoofly Magazine the perfect place for elevated community conversation. Click here to read more!
The Shoofly Magazine focuses on lifestyle in Bay St. Louis and its sister city of Waveland on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. New issues are published the first non-holiday weekday of every month, with updates and breaking news published weekly. Want to know more? Read our mission statement and history.
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Below are easy options to help the Shoofly survive and thrive!
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