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A Shoofly deck in Bay St. Louis around 1900.
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The third exciting podcast in the new ART.BSL series features one of the most dynamic volunteers in Hancock County; the first inaugural Cardboard boat race; and the Smithsonian traveling art exhibit in Waveland.
- by Steve Barney 
Hilarity ensues as the Singles division takes to the water! Photo by Gregg Martel.
...a dog's eyes look human except less guarded. -Roy Blount, Jr.
In the second episode of this new, locally produced podcast, host Steve Barney, the “Mad Podder,” goes to Waveland’s Juneteenth celebration and learns to play chess. Then it’s an epic battle of crab claws and White Claws as Kerry Maloney eats and drinks her way across Crab Fest.
You'll also meet Bruce Northridge, Tish Williams, and Beau Gex and hear from Shoofly events editor, Ana “Calendar Gal” Balka. Finally, it’s locals only for last call at Gabbie's, otherwise known as the “last dirty place in the Bay.” - by Steve Barney 
Kerry Maloney and her friend, Chad, take on OLG Crab Fest
For over 36 years, Linda Keenan has offered natural fiber clothing for both women and men looking to beat the heat.
- by Kim Ranjbar 
Waveland alderman Jeremy Burke reports on Destination Waveland's new date; the status of the Nicholson Avenue paving project; and great July events!
From the opening of the amazing #3DMississippi sculpture show at Studio Waveland! It's up until October 4. You can see it by appointment Wed., Thurs. and Friday. And it's open every Saturday from 12pm - 4pm! Call (504) 914-9618 for appointment.
During the Second Saturday Art Walk each month in Old Town Bay St. Louis, you'll find cool deals, fresh meals and lots of art and live music! Be sure to check out July's Second Saturday Hot Spots Ms. Mary’s Old Town Snoballs + Ice Cream, 203 North Second Street, and The BBQ Depot, 126 Blaize Avenue. Read more about these featured businesses below! - by Caitlin Bourgeois  Check out the new mural by Hannah Gumbo on the side of July Hot Spot Ms. Mary's on Second Street. More details below!
The traveling Smithsonian Exhibit, Crossroads: Changes in Rural America, is finally coming to the museum after a postponement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
Crew working on installation of the exhibit in the Waveland Ground Zero Museum. Photo by Lindsey Henriques.
Launching in July: a new weekly podcast focusing on the Coastal arts scene and its importance to the local economy.
Traveler Broad Instagram star Kerry Maloney is featured on the first ART/BSL podcast with host Steve Barney.
The event’s been celebrated in Hancock County for more than a decade, but this year, it’s a federally recognized holiday.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
Photos from the 2020 event by Lionel Haynes, Jr.
During the Second Saturday Artwalk each month in Old Town Bay St. Louis, you'll find cool deals, fresh meals and lots of art and live music!
Be sure to check out "Hot Spots," The Social Chair, 201 Main Street, and Gulf Coast Home, 317 Ulman Avenue. Read more about these featured businesses below! - by Caitlin Bourgeois 
One of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball is a hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Fast-paced and fun, it's sweeping the nation.
- by Wendy Sullivan 
A historic beachfront building with a sleek new addition is home to one of the coast’s top restaurants.
- Story by Wendy Sullivan 
Waveland alderman Jeremy Burke reports on the Smithsonian's “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit at the Ground Zero Museum, gives the latest on Destination Waveland 2021, and shares details on upcoming sewerage improvements.
In an open letter to 2nd Ward voters and other Bay St. Louis citizens, Wendy McDonald points out that the ability to put aside differences and work together toward a common goal is our community’s strongest asset.
Wendy McDonald speaks at the completion of Bay-Waveland Habitat for Humanity's 100th house.
Three coast artists are among those being honored at the upcoming MIAL Awards Weekend being held in Pass Christian.
- by Scott Naugle 
Shown above are the 2020 recipients of awards: Top Row (L to R): Minrose Gwin, Fiction; Margaret McMullan, Nonfiction; Bark (Tim and Susan Lee), Music Composition (Contemporary); C. T. Salazar, Poetry; Steve Rouse, Music Composition (Classical); Second Row (L to R): Ann J. Abadie, Noel Polk Lifetime Achievement; Will Jacks, Photography; Lemuria Bookstore, Citation of Merit; Stacey Johnson, Visual Arts; Angie Thomas, Youth Literature. Margaret McMullan and Stacey Johnson are both coast residents.
On June 5-6, mural designs by local artists will be painted around Old Town as part of a new celebration of the arts.
- by Steve Barney 
A new mural spelling out "LOVE" in international sign language is just one of the fun new murals being painted in Old Town as part of a new "Wall to Wall" Arts Fest! The artist is Andrew Switzer of Gulfport.
This quick guide suggests ways to attract wildlife we enjoy sharing space with, as well as ideas to discourage those who aren’t invited guests.
- by Christian Stephenson 
As the Bay booms, parking in Old Town has become an issue. Mayor Mike Favre shares info on the city's multiprong approach.
- story by Wendy Sullivan - photos by Wendy Sullivan and Ellis Anderson 
Waveland Alderman Jeremy Burke updates us on the next Waveland Food Truck Friday, and the return of St. Clare's Seafood Festival!
St. Clare's Seafood Festival is back!
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