Katrina 10th Anniversary Commemoration
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Habitat's 202nd Anniversary House Build
Summer Fest - August 22ndAround Town in August!
Touchdown for the Cleaver Community Calendar!
Your one-stop-shop for local happenings! One of the most comprehensive community resources on the coast, the Cleaver's Calendar now lists local school sporting events - in addition to live music, festivals, civic meetings, library functions and art events!
- by Ana Balka
We beg to differ! And we want you to know about the exciting possibilities that our calendar holds for you.
To browse all of a month’s listings, just go to the calendar. You'll see library, civic, educational, music, special, sports, and arts events in color-coded text. Let’s say that you want to cut through the mass of information. It’s easy to narrow it down! Do you want to see some live music?
Hey, Thursday night trivia at the Ugly Pirate! Whoa, band listings for the casinos!
Of special interest is our sports category, which not only features community sporting events (like Thursday fun runs from the Mockingbird), but—this is huge--schedules of sporting events at Bay High, Hancock High and Middle schools, Bay/Waveland High and Middle schools, St. Stanislaus College, Our Lady Academy, and North Bay Elementary.
“We started last spring with the school sports coverage,” says calendar maestro Willard Deal. “So far there’s football, volleyball, and a few others, like swimming and cross-country. “We would love to cover plays, orchestra and band concerts, and other events at the schools,” Deal says. “As of yet, we’re relying on a variety of sources like print media and other websites to gather information.
"We encourage individuals, organizations, and the schools to keep us posted on a regular basis about upcoming events, to consider us a resource for getting the word out to the community.”
The calendar is a trove of horizon-broadening information. Did you know that the BSL Library hosts a screening of a popular film once a month, which they call “Matinee in the Bay” (September 10, BSL Library)? Or that you could take a basic computer course at the library (several dates are listed)? Go see a play! The Bay St. Louis Little Theater lists its performance dates with us. “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” starts September 25th. Get involved in our community’s decision-making processes. Look to the calendar for listings of important civic meetings, such as:
Inform the Cleaver of an upcoming event by clicking the “Suggest Event” button in the bar just above the month. A couple of rules apply: events are limited to those in Hancock County, and we generally list events that are free or whose proceeds go to community non-profit groups. Grand openings for new businesses may be eligible for listing. See the FAQ page for more detail. Deal emphasizes that one should call ahead to any event to confirm date and location. “No one informs us if an event has canceled or if the venue has changed,” he says. So, miss out on cool events no more! Bookmark the Cleaver’s calendar, which we update on a constant basis. Make it your home page, and email the link to your friends. The more people who know about and use it, the better it gets. September 12th, Second Saturday Artwalk!
Record-breaking crowds have flocked to the Old Town Bay St. Louis event throughout the summer, undeterred by hot weather. Now the fall season of Artwalk series kicks off as cooler weather moves in.
- story with Ana Balka photography Ellis Anderson
9/10 - Thursday
9/11 - Friday
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To reserve seats or to donate a silent auction item, call Tom Carlton at 228-467-8790.
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Moonlight in the Bay
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9/12 - Saturday
Two businesses are highlighted each month. September’s featured Hot Spots are Bay Cottages (305 Main Street) and the Bay St. Louis Little Theater (398 Blaize Avenue). |
Second Saturday Art Walk
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9/19 Saturday–9/20 Sunday
This event provides funding for Diamondhead Continuing Education
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31st Annual Diamondhead Arts and Crafts Show
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9/23 Wednesday–9/26 Saturday
The Hancock County Fair returned in 2013 after a 13-year break, and it’s going strong again at the Hancock County fairgrounds in Kiln.
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Hancock County Fair
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9/25 Friday–9/27 Sunday
10/2 Friday–10/4 Sunday
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
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9/25 Friday
Mr. Atticus’s Night Market
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9/27 - Sunday
4th Sunday at Four
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Scroll down for dozens of pictures of July happenings! If you're featured in one of the pictures below, feel free to copy it onto your desktop and share. If you're posting it somewhere like Facebook, a nod to the Cleaver is much appreciated!
These images are low resolution for faster internet loading - which means they won't print to best advantage. Click on the link beneath each slideshow for options to purchase prints or high resolution files. All images © Ellis Anderson unless otherwise attributed. |
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Bay Harbor Fest -
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Crab Fest - July 3rd - 5th
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Upcoming Events
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Election Primaries, School Starts, Second Saturday, 100 Men Hall Concert, a Call for Waveland Firemen, a Waveland Park Built and Dedicated and a whole raft of events centered around the 10th Anniversary of Katrina!
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Hancock County Katrina Events
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Thanksgiving in August:
the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in Bay St. Louis
-by Ana Balka
Scroll down for full Schedule of Katrina-related events
“We’re back, we’re better, and we’re beautiful,” is the mantra according to local leaders as Hancock County prepares for the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Katrina’s landfall.
“We’ve recovered far beyond what we ever could have imagined back in 2005,” says Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame. The mayor points out that the nation’s taxpayers and government generously funded the recovery, while thousands of individuals also gave of “their hearts and souls and money to come and help us rebuild.” “We want to thank all of America.” |
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“It’s definitely going to be a celebration of the progress that Hancock County has made over the last decade,” she says.
A gathering is planned at the Waveland Civic Center at 5 p.m., August 29 to commemorate the lives of those lost to Katrina in Hancock County, and to re-open the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum. There will be music, food, and beverages into the evening.
“We want people to bring lawn chairs, picnics, coolers, and photos or memorabilia to share and spark memories and stories,” says Williams.
Katrina commemoration events will actually begin August 17, when volunteers will start building a playground in honor of Edgar and Carl Bane at Elwood Bourgeois Park in Waveland.
Events go through Sunday, August 30, when area churches will host faith-based events. On Friday, August 28th, "New Day in the Bay" will take place in Old Town. Shops will stay open late and there will be music in the streets (scroll down for full list of events on a downloadable PDF).
Nikki Moon, Hancock County Tourism Board President and owner of the Bay Town Inn, speaks of all Hancock County now has to offer guests. “As visitors return to the Bay, some for the first time in a decade, they will be charmed once again.”
Galleries, shops, and restaurants welcome travelers and locals alike, she says. “It's a different Bay. We have been through a lot these past ten years, but are better, stronger and very much a community—welcoming everyone to relax, and enjoy all we have.”
“It's hard to look back and remember that horrible day,” says Moon. Moon spent part of Katrina hanging onto a tree in hopes of survival.
“Today I realize how strong these great people of the Bay are. They just kept going, kept putting one foot in front of the other. I am so proud to be a part of this community. These people are tough, and if I had a choice, I wouldn't live anywhere else but among them.”
One gift that Williams feels Katrina left in its wake is a renewed commitment from residents for volunteerism - people stepping up and being a part of the community. “One person can make a difference,” she said. “When you find your passion, you can make a difference. We’re seeing that throughout Hancock County.”
“We’ve come so far, and we know we didn’t get here on our own,” said Williams.
Mayor Fillingame agrees that the anniversary is a time to take a step back and thank our fellow survivors and citizens from across the country “who held our hands and helped us get to a better place.”
“It’s very humbling to look at the millions of man hours and the millions of dollars that went into the attempt to make us better than whole. And it was all given with a spirit of love and generosity.”
“From the economic and re-population standpoints, we’re seeing growth way beyond our expectations. A vibrant sense of success is radiating out from our waterfront and Old Town. Our creative community is on fire. Our creative economy is forming the backbone of our resurgence. We’re very excited about the places we’re going.”
“But the tenth anniversary is a time to stop and celebrate who we truly are,” Fillingame continues. “We stand at this milestone reflecting on the recovery of the community as a whole - and appreciating all the individual stories built into that.”
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Full Schedule of Local Katrina-related Events
Red, White & You on the
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What's Up Waveland?
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Get there early to claim your free July 4th Swag including commemorative Red, White & You Waveland Tees, Destination America Baseball Hats and more (while supplies last).
During the event, Destination America will present a donation to the Where Angels Play Foundation to help fund the construction of a playground that will be dedicated to the Bane family who lost their lives during Katrina. Click here for complete event details.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the beach on July 4th!
Open For Fishing!
The pier will be open 24 hours and is free to the public. The 950 foot-long pier repaired by Coastal Marine Contractors is the latest addition to the city's beachfront, further enhancing Waveland's greatest asset.
New Parade Coming To Town!
This will be a sci-fi themed parade, similar to the parade legends from the The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus. All trinkets and handouts must be handmade and original. Light of The Fall will post more information about how to participate, but for now just register your interest at our website. This will be a free membership to join the parade.
For more information visit www.lightofthefall.com or like Light Of The Fall Parade on Facebook.
Beating the Heat!
Yep, it's plenty hot here in July, but we have lots of cool events to keep us distracted! Below, you find the Cleaver's top picks for the month!
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Upcoming Events
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7/3 - 7/5 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
30th Annual OLG Crab Fest
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7/4 - Saturday
Celebrity IMPACT Wrestling's Jeremy Borash, James Storm, Chris Melendez, and Taryn Terrel will also be on hand.
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Waveland's Red, White & You Celebration
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7/10 - Friday OPENS
playing 10,11,12 & 17,18,19
Deathtrap
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7/11 - Saturday
Other planned activities include a “unibrow on a stick” photo opportunities, a open “loteria” game (Mexican Bingo), and demonstrations of traditional Mexican music and dance. At least two Old Town restaurants will serve Mexican food for the evening (The Starfish Café and the Mockingbird Café).
In time-honored tradition, two Old Town businesses take the spotlight each Second Saturday and July is no exception. The “Hot Spots” for July are Time After Time (112 S. Second Street, inside Bay Emporium) and 200 North Beach Restaurant (200 North Beach). |
Second Saturday Artwalk
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7/17 - 7/19, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Bay Harbor Fest
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7/17 - 7/18, Friday & Saturday
Bay Hoops Summer Invitational
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7/31 - Friday
Julia Reyes is a multimedia artist holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from MSU with an emphasis in painting. Since then, she has served as the art coordinator and curator for Kress Live in Biloxi. She was honored as a Mississippi Arts Commission Fellowship Recipient in 2012.
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Final Friday
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Frida Fest
- story and photography by Ellis Anderson
Expect a fiesta flair to the Second Saturday Artwalk, on July 11th, as Bay St. Louis fans of the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo celebrate what would have been her 108th birthday with “Frida Fest.”
Kahlo’s actual date of birth was July 6th 1907, but organizers believe that the artwalk is the perfect occasion to honor the iconic artist, while spicing up the regular Second Saturday happenings. As always, special events, live music and gallery openings will take place from 4pm – 8pm throughout Old Town. |
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“The town’s going to turn into a little Mexico for the evening,” says Madden. “We hope everyone will come out and celebrate this incredible artist in a fun and unique fashion.”
Fashion is the operative word, since attendees to the July Second Saturday are encouraged to wear Mexican attire. Frida look-a-likes can enter a costume contest taking place at 7:30pm in front of the Mockingbird and Smith & Lens gallery in the 100 block of South Second Street.
According to Madden, other planned activities include a “unibrow on a stick” photo opportunities, a open “loteria” game (Mexican Bingo), and demonstrations of traditional Mexican music and dance. At least two Old Town restaurants will serve Mexican food for the evening (The Starfish Café and the Mockingbird Café).
In time-honored tradition, two Old Town businesses take the spotlight each Second Saturday and July is no exception. The “Hot Spots” for July are Time After Time (112 S. Second Street, inside Bay Emporium) and 200 North Beach Restaurant (200 North Beach).
Time After Time
112 North Second Street, inside Bay Emporium
Near the intersection of Main and Second Streets, a historic town landmark has been brought back to former glory. Bay Emporium (112 South Second Street) houses thirteen different shops under one roof – offering from antiques to art. It's hardly the typical antique mall.
Time After Time is located just inside the building’s entrance and sets the tone for the unique variety found in the rest of Bay Emporium. The shop specializes in collectibles and antiques - ranging from glassware, quilts and pottery to primitives and fine furniture. The store is also the town’s exclusive purveyor of Swan Creek Candles.
Owner Pat Inglis explains that the shop’s selection changes out frequently since sales are brisk. She names three reasons for this: selection, pricing and condition.
Pat has built her reputation as an antiques dealer by seeking out the unusual. She was bitten by the antiques bug decades ago while she built her career as a restaurant manager in North Carolina. For fun, she would attend weekend auctions. Eventually, she began reselling her finds at outdoor markets. Soon, owners of area antique stores would be waiting in line for her to open in the mornings.
“I realized they were buying my finds and then reselling them at a big profit at their own stores,” says Pat. “I realized I needed to learn more about the things I was selling.”
Learn she has. And she’s continued to hone her antique hunting skills through the years - the displays in Time After Time reflect her eye for the extraordinary. But while her knowledge has grown by leaps and bounds, her prices haven’t. She still passes on good deals, which has helped build a loyal and growing customer base.
“I don’t care how much a book says something is worth, it’s only worth what someone will pay for it,” says Pat. “Most people comment favorably on my prices. It’s one reason they keep coming back.”
Time After Time’s furniture offerings are another reason for her success. Pat works with expert craftsmen who restore and refinish Pat’s finds, making them even more of a value.
Pat first “discovered” Bay St. Louis in 2002 while exploring the Gulf Coast. “I passed over that Bay bridge and just had the most peaceful feeling.” Pat and her husband, David, met at a North Carolina auction decades ago. Pat had been a widow for several years when the two friends reconnected. Eventually a romance blossomed.
David relocated to the coast and the couple married in 2008. “When we first got together, I told him I’m not getting married and I’m not leaving Mississippi,” says Pat, laughing. “But I’m still determined about the Mississippi part.”
Like thousands of others on the coast, Hurricane Katrina wrecked their home and sidetracked their lives in 2005. Pat worked for a local hardware company for the next five years. However, the antiques business still beckoned. She began with a few booths in local markets, then made the leap to Bay Emporium three years ago. It’s been a happy and prosperous matching.
“Customers love the Bay Emporium building and they love the selection of merchandise inside,” says Pat. “They really seem to appreciate the style of Time After Time, as well as my pricing. That makes my head swell just a little bit.”
But more than profit and pride fuel her passion.
“The most wonderful thing about this business is the way certain items will spark fond recollections for people,” she says. “They’ll say, oh, my grandmother had one just like that! Or that reminds me of one my mom had. It’s like you’re selling good memories.”
200 North Beach Restaurant
Open for both lunch and dinner, specials served throughout the week (including the weekends) lure locals on a regular basis. During happy hour, drink specials and fifty cent oysters on the half shell (during season) keep the restaurant humming throughout the late afternoon and through the dinner hours.
Owner Ann Tidwell believes the popularity of the restaurant is mostly due to word of mouth.
“We have a lot of people now from across the coast coming in,” says Tidwell. “And places like Baton Rouge, Hattiesburg, and beyond. In fact, we’ve had customers from almost every state. So many of them were referred by friends who have eaten here, so that’s very satisfying.”
200 North Beach made history when it opened in 2011 as the first restaurant to reopen on the beachfront since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. The historic building that serves as the restaurant’s home is a storm survivor and one of the oldest buildings on the Hancock County coastline.
Built in 1903 to house the offices of the Seacoast Echo newspaper, the beautifully renovated building features an expansive dining room and traditional bar downstairs.
“Miss Ann” made her mark as a businesswoman in Bay St. Louis as the original owner of the Bay Town Inn. National magazine and travel writers often featured the historic house turned B&B, noted for its savory breakfasts and classic rooms.
Although Tidwell sold the Bay Town Inn over a decade ago, she’s continued to restore Old Town’s historic treasures and open new businesses. 200 North Beach is her first restaurant venture and like everything else she touches, it’s developed a name for quality.
“It’s a welcoming restaurant where people can share good times and a great meal with family or friends, whether you’re dressed up or down,” says Miss Ann. “It’s exciting to see it become a coast tradition, a place where generations of families always feel at home.”
Other Second Saturday Happenings!
Monthly auction this Saturday (normally held on first Saturdays). Preview at 4pm, auction begins at 6pm. Food and drinks available.
Bay Books - 131 Main Street - Justin A. Nystrom, author of New Orleans after the Civil War will be at Bay Books signing his book on Saturday, July 11th from 5:00-7:00.
Bay Emporium - 112 S. Second Street
"The Endless Summer!" New rooms full of antiques, gifts, art, clothes, and home decor. Dr von Walrod of "Steampunk Curiosities" continues to amaze and astound with his unique creations, "In 2 Details" has expanded its awesome attention to the coastal lifestyle, "Boesch and Co." always brings style to salvage, "Voila!" also expands the line of French inspired goods, furniture and accessories, "Charbonnet and Charbonnet" offers reclaimed architectural doors, windows, and other components, "Paper Moon" features mixed media art and jewelry, and "Armoire Noir" puts on its summer wardrobe adding a selection of men's attire in a second room. All this and more awaits you at Bay Emporium in thirteen shops full of summer surprises in the heart of Old Town.
Bay Life Gifts - 111 Main
This exciting new shop and gallery has gifts and art for everyone including Crabtree Evelyn products, Caspari napkins & placemats and Tervis Cups and Crestview lamps. Also at Bay Life you will find Mississippi products like Oxford soy candles, Thimblepress Greeting cards, and AO Jewelry. Featured local regional artists include the popular Tehle McGuffee's coastal art as well as Tracy Steiffel's hand- painted pillows , Lisa Hymel's seaglass artwork and Shirley Kautz's colorful bouy's . And each Second Saturday serving our refreshing Bay Punch!
Bonner Collection - 108 South Beach Blvd., Suite D
Visit the Bonner Collection to see our new Summer home decor, gifts, jewelry, art arriving almost daily. Would love to see you and enjoy some refreshments. Cheers!
California Drawstrings - 216 Main Street -
New summer fashions have arrived including Flax and Matchpoint!
Gallery 220 - 220 Main Street
Always one of the liveliest places during the Artwalk, this co-op features work by more than 20 artists (who are usually there, which accounts for the liveliness!), refreshments and live music. To celebrate Frida Fest, a WPA period-themed mural will be painted on the side of the building! Also, Frida-themed art. Featured artists are Amy Kramer and Spencer Gray!
Flair - Inside Bay Emporium -112 South Second St.
Huge shipments of the wildly popular Mad Mats indoor/outdoor rugs continue to arrive at Flair, where you'll find dozens of these no-fade, no-stain rugs in a wide assortment of sizes, colors and patterns. As durable as they are stylish, Mad Mats are pet, child, dirt and sun-friendly and virtually maintenance free--just rinse them with a garden hose!
George’s Girls - 108 S. Beach Blvd. Ste B, (inside the French Settlement building).
Purveyors of Fine Linens. George`s Girls has you covered for the back to school season! The Spartina Day Planner will keep you organized all year long! Our FacePlant pillow cases can cozy up any dorm room and make it your own, and don`t forget about our Yala tops are perfect for comfy class days! Come see us today!
Magnolia Antiques, 200 Main Street. If you haven't seen the totally rearranged shop, it's definitely worth a stop! We have completely turned it around. And of course, we'll offer snacks and bargains!!
The Mockingbird Cafe - 110 S. Second Street
Live music by Blue Magnolias during Second Saturday/Frida Fest. New works by artists Kat Fitzpatrick, Thomas Jackson, Marsha Prejean, Tim Waldrop, Barbara Speer and J.J. Foley. Delicious beers are on tap to pair with the ever popular Mockingburger (veggie or meat lover's).
Serious Bread Bakery - 131 Main Street, Suite D - Along with signature artisan breads, flatbreads and sweet things, you can also try pesto, hummus and our special tomato sandwiches. As always, we offer samples of our baked goods.
Social Chair - 201 Main Street - Free Fans for Frida Fest at Social Chair! Stop in to cool off, free fan with purchase of $10 or more. We've ordered custom BSL Frida merchandise just for this event. You know that we love a good party!
Something Special - 207 Main Street - houses 1,200 sq feet of antique, vintage and repurposed items while representing the work of 22 local artisans. Stop by to find "your" something special!
Time After Time Antiques (Inside Bay Emporium), 112 S. Second St.
The July Hot Spot! Offering a unique array of antiques, furniture from different eras, collectibles, and home decor. Between the hours of 4PM and 8PM we offer 20% off furniture. Our selection has almost completely changed for this month. Business has been great and we have added many items for you inspection. New shipments of Pottery Candles, Melts and Wax Melters have arrived with more on the way with new fragrance offerings! Hope to see you soon.
Twin Light Creations- 136 Main Street It’s summer! Great time to come enjoy Old Town. This Second Saturday is right in the middle of all of the festivals. New arrivals daily will give a good selection for your secret garden space. Come enjoy the elements of nature and take a little of the “Light” with you! And yes, contrary to the rumors, we are still open! You must see for yourself.
The Ugly Pirate - 144 DeMontluzin St. - Come to a family and pet friendly place to enjoy great Pizza, Gyros and more. We have 16 Craft Beers, as well as various bottled beer. Friday is Family night so children 12 and under get a free small cheese or pepperoni pizza when the adults eat in as well. Live music every Saturday night beginning at 6 PM. We are family and pet friendly, so bring the dogs, and kids to have a fun time together at the Pirate. Follow us on Facebook to see what our specials an entertainment will be each week
- stories and photos by Ellis Anderson unless otherwise attributed
Free Trolley Service in Old Town to Start July 4th
The City of Bay St. Louis, in partnership with Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis and Coast Transit Authority, has announced the Bay Trolley line, connecting residents and visitors to parts of the City with a fare-free service,beginning Saturday, July 4, 2015.
“This is an exciting new time for Bay St. Louis.” said Mayor Les Fillingame. “This fare-free service will allow those needing a ride to hail the trolley as it travels on its route or they can wait at one of the designated stop locations. "This is a huge benefit for boaters who are visiting the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor and may want to visit Hollywood Casino or the Visitor Center in the Depot District, or for someone who just wants to take a small tour of parts of the City or locals needing a ride to the shopping centers and grocery store." |
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From there the trolley will stop at locations such as The Ugly Pirate, Mockingbird Café, The Depot District, Commagere Park, McDonald Park, Market Town Shopping Center and Zuppardos Plaza and back to Hollywood Casino. The entire route will take approximately 40 minutes round trip.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday trolley service will extend through the evening hours from 5pm to 10pm. See schedule below for details on time.
The trolley also accepts bicyclists. It features a drop-down bike rack in the front that will carry two bikes.
BSL Named One of America's 20 Coolest Beach Towns
This small coastal town has white sand beaches and Southern charm, but also a flourishing artistic community that helps build a full calendar of cultural events.
Honor roll Drinks: Buoy’s Bar has live music and drinks right on the beach. Or, visit The Blind Tiger.
Eats: The Buttercup on Second Street.
Coffee: Mockingbird Cafe is a bookstore/town meeting spot/pub by night. Stay a while to see the whole town pass by.
Other things to do: Catch a show at Bay St. Louis Little Theater. Visit the artist co-op (Gallery 220) or Maggie May’s art gallery. Drive less than an hour to New Orleans to enjoy the city’s nightlife for the evening.
1. Small: No major cities allowed.
2. Year-round energy: The town can’t pack up and leave after “the season”.
3. Entertainment outside of the beach: Music, breweries, galleries, museums, and festivals also play integral parts of the culture.
Matador calls itself the world's largest independent travel publisher, with over 12 million unique monthly visitors.
Chamber Announces Businesses of the Year
All businesses will be honored at the Salute to Business and Industry Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, August 27th, beginning at 5:30pm at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Click here for more details about the event and to purchase tickets.
Congrats all - especially S&L owner Chris Cochran!
Three Bay-Waveland Homes Featured in Design Magazine
"Stages," a new magazine published in Madison, Mississippi, found plenty to feature in the July/August issue. Bay Lou II, designed by local architect Ed Wikoff and the Waveland home of Chuck Underwood and Glenn Hood are both highlighted.
The cover story, named "From Shambles To Tropical Oasis," puts the spotlight on Kevin Jordan's (Gulf View Properties) show-stopping make-over of a historic Old Town commercial building into a family compound vacation rental. "Abode," located on the corner of Sycamore and Hancock Streets was staged for the photography session by French Potager owner Martha Whitney Butler and Patti Fullilove. Click here to read the July/August issue online. |
Katrina 10th Anniversary Schedule
Scroll down for dozens of pictures of happenings from June! If you're featured in one of the pictures below, feel free to copy it onto your desktop and share. If you're posting it somewhere like Facebook, a nod to the Cleaver is much appreciated!
These images are low resolution for faster internet loading, so they make for poor quality prints. Click on the link beneath each slideshow for options to purchase prints or high resolution files. All images by Ellis Anderson unless otherwise attributed. |
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Pirate Day in the Bay, June 26th!
Mid-Summer's Night Dream
An Old-Fashioned Lawn Concert in the Depot District
June 20, 2105
Mary Kay Deen's Second Line Send-off
June 4, 2015
Bay Harbor Fest Honors the Best of the Bay
While legendary musician Gregg Allman is headlining Bay Harbor Fest (July 17, 18, 19) and the slate of performers features bands like Jimmie Hall & Friends, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band and Frank Foster. The spotlight will also fall on three local performers.
While each of the three have achieved the icon status in Bay St. Louis, they've also built enormous and fiercely loyal fan bases across the region. Receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards on Saturday night are Pat Murphy and Bo and Dee Bridgewater Darensbourg - the latter two best-known simply as “Bo & Dee.” |
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4th Sunday at Four
- photos and story by Ellis Anderson
One of the most popular music and arts events on the coast actually had its beginnings in Kansas City.
Margene Dawson, long-time coordinator for the 4th Sunday at Four at Christ Episcopal Church in Bay St. Louis explains how the hit series traveled south. Margene and her husband, Father Ted Dawson, spent several years in Kansas City, helping a small mission church become a full-fledged parish. The city is renowned for its enormous art festivals. |
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Flash forward to 2011. The new Christ Church building, replacing the one destroyed by Katrina, had been sanctified. Yet the church vestry wanted the spacious facility to be used for community events, as well as congregational ones. The Dawsons, who had been attending the church for several years, shared their Kansas City 4th Sunday experience. The concept was met with enthusiasm. The first event took place in January 2011, making 2015 the fifth year of the series.
The event begins with a musical performance in the sanctuary starting at 4pm. Favorite past performers include Coast Chorale (a Christmas tradition), Laura Leigh Dobson, J.T. Anglin, Walter Chamberlin’s jazz ensemble, and Father Ron & Friends (who just performed in May). Other much appreciated performers have been the N.O. Quarter Shanty Krewe (who performed Irish Sea Chanties) and Heather and the Monkey King.
The musical programs range from classical to folk to jazz. The performers are paid only what the audience donates as they’re leaving. But Margene says that people are generous, so it works out well for both performers and the audience. She also says performers love the venue – the building is lovely and uplifting, while the audiences are quiet, attentive and appreciative.
After the one-hour performance, the crowds stream across to the community hall next door. The large room is set up like a gallery each month, to showcase everything from photography to paintings to pottery. All the artwork is for sale and since refreshments and hors d’oeuvres are served, the affair takes on the feel of a swank big city gallery opening.
The artists keep all the proceeds from the sales – the church doesn’t collect any commission.
Artists with coast-wide reputations that have shown at the series include Tazewell, Kat Fitzpatrick, Lori Gordon and Neil Untersaher. Watercolorist John McDonald was the featured artist for the May event.
As the reputation of the series spreads, attendances have been building. Margene says they're at least double what they were five years ago.
4th Sunday at Four take place nine months a year. April is skipped because of Easter activities, while school openings and the heat in August and September combine to make the events difficult to coordinate.
“The only way I’d do it in August is if we could get Neil Diamond,” Margene says, laughing.
Full Tilt Boogie Summer
Our community calendar is groaning with events, who says that small towns are sleepy?
This month our Top Ten Event picks will take you from McLeod Water Park for an antique care show to the Bay Harbor to carouse with Pirates. In between, chill out with a Midsummer's Night concert on the grounds of the Depot. Finish up with Crab Fest and a USA Today Fireworks Extravaganza in Waveland. Fair winds ahead! |
Upcoming Events
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6/4 - Thursday
There is no cost to participate. Enjoy your favorite beer after the race. *Buy your first beer, enjoy your second one Free! *One Free beer per participant, please Fun Run 7pm at Mockingbird
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6/12 - 6/13 - Friday & Saturday
McLeod Park BBS Cook-Off & Classic Car Show
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6/13 - Saturday
Boys & Girls Club Yard Sale
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6/13 - Saturday
Second Saturday Artwalk
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6/13 - Saturday
Bands featured on the LP are: Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Bill Howl-n-madd Perry, Marcia Ball, The New Orleans Upstarts, Little Freddie King and Pockit Tyme featuring Cornell Williams and Big D Perkins.
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100 Men Hall LP Release Party
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6/19 - 6/20 - Friday & Saturday
Summer Solstice
Earth in full bloom…faeries…fireflies SShh…….Wear White
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Midsummer's Night Dream
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6/25 - 6/27 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Pirate Day in the Bay
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10:30am - 4pm: Off beach rendezvous for boaters
11am - 1pm: DJ at 111 Main Street
4pm: Pirates arrive at harbor
5pm: Captain Long Beard’s meeting with Laffite Brothers and Royalty from the Krewe of Nereids at Bay Town Inn (208 N. Beach, across from Harbor)
5:30pm: Pirates' Parade from DeMontluzin to Buoy's Bar
6pm: “Captain Long Beard is Captured” and jailed by Mayor and townsfolk. Corner of N. Beach and Main St.
6Pm - 9pm: The reenactment continues with live music, culminating with a proclamation from the mayor.
9pm - 10pm: Fireworks show by Mystic Krewe of the Sea Horse and the Silver Slipper Casino
6/26 - Friday
Mr. Atticus's Night Market & Opening Next Door at Smith&Lens
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6/28 - Sunday
Artist: Joe Scott is a modern-day blacksmith and the owner of Eleven Oakes Forge in Pass Christian, where he makes interior and exterior railings, Charleston-style gates, tables, mailboxes, pot racks and other items. He has been working the forge since 2002.
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4th Sunday at Four
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7/3 - 7/5 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
30th Annual OLG Crab Fest
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Watch here for more details on the USA Today "Red, White, and You" Celebration in Waveland on July 4th! Read more about it here!
This month: Waveland Wins! Also, growth continues, road construction updates, police department changes, June meeting dates.
- by Waveland Alderman Jeremy Burke |
This Month:
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The Big Buzz
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Waveland Wins USA Today July 4th Celebration!
Earlier in the year, entrants sent in 150 word essays explaining why their city was deserving of the grand prize. More than 2,600 entries were received.
The winning entry for Waveland was written by Donna Estopinal.
"Many people were forced to move away leaving their dreams behind to start over somewhere else," she wrote. "Those who stayed were determined to rebuild not just their homes but our beautiful city as well. Waveland is coming back stronger and better than before."
Oroville, California was awarded the other grand prize. The other finalists were Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Midland, Pennsylvania, and Platteville, Wisconsin.
Read the complete article here.
Bay St. Louis Fastest Growing City in the State
According to an article in the Sun Herald, the city has grown by 23% since 2010, adding 2,128 residents for a total of 11.388 in 2014.
Mayor Les Fillingame attributes the rapid growth to the real estate market and the rebuilding of the city's historic district.
"The build-out of Old Town Bay St. Louis is the hottest part of real estate in the region," he said. "By and large, we have rebuilt the city to produce the results that we're seeing. Hats off to everyone involved in the recovery."
Read the entire article here.
Registration for Leadership Hancock County Begins
The group meets for an entire day each month for field trips and classes that develop an awareness of the community, develop networking skills and teach participants to make the most of their leadership abilities.
Since the program was introduced nearly two decades ago, thirteen classes have produced 320 graduates, many of whom have gone on to become “change agents for the good of Hancock County.”
LHC participants receive a certificate of graduation and celebrate their dedication and hard work in June, with a graduation ceremony and dinner.
Please click here to access the digital application, directly, then fill it out, sign the bottom and fax to 228-467-6033 or emailing to sally@hancockchamber.org by the July 31st deadline.
100 Men Hall Spotlighted
The 100 Men DBA Hall in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi once hosted many of the biggest names in music. Fast forward to 2005 when the same building sat in disrepair and largely unused. Add in the destructive forces of hurricane Katrina and the hall was on the brink of destruction and for lack of a better word – history.
Now imagine being from out of state, zero knowledge of the building’s great history (that includes way more than just music) and buying it hours before it was set to be demolished.
That’s pretty much the story of Jesse & Kerrie Loya.
Read the rest of the article here.
Stennis Testing Deep Space Rocket Engines
The successful 450-second test of the RS-25 rocket engine occured May 28 at NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The hotfire test was conducted on the historic A-1 Test Stand where Apollo Program rocket stages and Space Shuttle Program main engines also were tested. RS-25 testing now is set to continue through the summer.
New Old Town Historic Complex Open For Guests
From Lisa Monti's Notebook
Owner Kevin Jordan bought the disheveled cinderblock building which was more recently a junk/antique store and spent the next seven years renovating it with thoughts of recreating a Mexican resort vibe a block from the Bay beach.
“When I walked in the front doors with my agent, I thought of residences of friends in central Mexico,” Kevin said. “Hurricane Katrina had blown off the raised roof in the main room of the building which is about 3,500 square feet. I thought it would make a perfect courtyard and be perfect for a swimming pool. I thought it would be a great B&B.”
Renovations commenced on the aptly named “Abode” and included a new roof and windows, plastering exterior walls, carving out rooms and making the kitchen cabinets and bar from lumber reclaimed from his house on Washington Street that was destroyed by Katrina.
Read the rest of the story on Lisa Monti's Notebook!
New Day in the Bay!
Events currently scheduled for 10th Katrina Anniversary
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Hancock Chamber Business After Hours 5-7pm Ground Zero – Waveland Library, Coleman Avenue, Waveland, MS Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hancock County This will kick off the week of Katrina Plus 10 Anniversary Events Thursday, August 27, 2015 2015 Annual Awards Gala 5pm Reception 6pm Dinner & Program presented by the Hancock Chamber & The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, MS Business Attire |
New Day in the Bay - Celebrating Our Can-Do City
11:30am – 1pm
Luncheon for Visiting Media, Elected Officials and Business Leaders
Longfellow Civic Center, Court Street, Bay St. Louis, MS
Media Tours (optional) prior to and following the luncheon
Public is invited to tour, dine and shop all day
Stores will stay open late with music in the streets
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Ringing of the Church Bells Across the Coast
9:30am
All churches will be invited to participate to commemorate when Hurricane Katrina made landfall
Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Homecoming
Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
5pm Ceremony to remember the lives lost to Katrina in Hancock County
5:30pm Grand Re-Opening of the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
Music, food & beverages until 8pm
Tours of the Museum featuring the new H. C. Porter Exhibits
Backyards and Beyond: Mississippians and Their Stories
Sponsored by Mississippi Power Company, the City of Waveland and the Hancock Community Development Foundation
Katrina Authors will be on hand to sell and autograph books through Bay Books
Bring your lawn chairs, Katrina memorabilia, picnic baskets and more for an evening of tail-gating
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Faith-based events
Various churches throughout the county will hold events and special services.
St. Rose De Lima Church in Bay St. Louis has an event in formation and details are not yet available.
- story and photos by Ellis Anderson
Cappy's Point
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The Second Saturday column
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Continue the fun at the LP Release party at 100 Men Hall
Bay Saint Louis
Doors open at 7pm
The LP sells for $45 including out-of-state shipping and is available for preorder on our website www.100menhall.org. The LPs will be shipped after the release party on June 13. Doors open at 7 and tickets are $10.
There will be short presentation featuring speakers from the MS state tourism office and then the LP will be played. The House Katz will provide live music afterward. The Live at 100 Men Hall LP will be available for sale the night of the event.
Pirate Day in the Bay
photos by Ellis Anderson
Organizers of Pirate Day in the Bay are putting out a coast-wide call for buccaneers and swashbuckler wannabes to rendezvous in the historic seaside town of Bay St. Louis on the weekend of June 26th and 27th.
Organized by the non-profit Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, the weekend is packed with music, historical re-enactments, kids activities and more. Krewe members will be in full pirate costume, and all visitors are encouraged to wear their own buccaneering best swashbuckling on both days of the event. The public event kicks off Friday evening at 5:00 pm, with a Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt throughout Old Town's eateries. |
Talk of the Town
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The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse plans for this event to become an annual celebration and fundraiser for the volunteer organization. Much of the event and viewing will be free of charge, but to participate in the Pub Crawl or the children's play zone, there is a fee. Full details and the schedule can be found on the website www.PirateDayInTheBay.com.
“The original pirates came to the Bay to relax and unwind,” says John Rosetti, co-chair of the event. “Centuries later we’re doing the same thing. The whole idea is to generate economic development with an event that’s fun for both visitors and locals."
Steven Crawford, owner of Crawford Realty and Rosetti's co-chair agrees. He also points out a difference between a festival and an event.
“Festivals draw audiences, while events invite participation and interaction,” Crawford says. “And everybody loves a pirate. So it’s geared to be fun for all types and ages of people, across the board.”
Pirate Day had its beginnings last year in connection with the 200th reenactment of the Battle of Bay St. Louis, in 1814. The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse derived its name from the USS Seahorse which was defending the coast against the British Navy. The tiny ship put up a noble fight, although vastly outnumbered.
“The Billy Bowlegs team have been wonderful and are incredibly excited about the relationship we’ve formed,” says Crawford.
Armed with allies and fresh ideas, Rosetti and Crawford went to work. One of their goals was to create an event that was sustainable and would become part of the community fabric over a long period of time.
Another goal was to engage the entire spectrum of the coast community.
“We want people to feel engaged and included,” says Crawford. “If people are from Harrison county, or Kiln, or anywhere in the region, we want to welcome them with open arms. It’s not an event that only people in certain circles can enjoy. I think that’s why it’s going to be successful.”
“Events like this keep locals loving our city and visitors coming back,” says Rosetti.
“If you think about the time and the effort that people have put in to rebuild this city," says Crawford, "It’s nothing short of a miracle. That’s what makes Bay St. Louis so special. It’s a wonderful – and irreplaceable – jewel.”
Pirate Day in the Bay 2015 Schedule
6pm - 8pm: Patron's Party
Krewe Central, 111 Main St., Bay St. Louis
“Party with the Pirates” (Advanced Tickets: $20 – members, $25 – non-members) (Day of: $25 – members, $30 – non-members). Purchase advance tickets here.
Friday Evening
5:30: Pirates arrive at the Harbor, capture the mayor and the city and pirate colors are raised over the Bay St. Louis.
5:30 - 6:30: Live Music, 111 Main
6pm - 9pm: Pirate’s Pub Crawl to 10 bars in Old Town – Look for the Pirate Krewe Flags! (Advanced Tickets: $20 – members | $25 – non-members) (Day of: $25 – members | $30 – non-members). Purchase advance tickets here.
9pm: 111 Main Street
Captain Long Beard’s Pirate’s Proclamation: "Destroy the City” (Captain Long Beard continues the “Pirate’s Pub Crawl” after his proclamation.) Event closes at 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10am - 10pm
10:30am - 4pm: Off beach rendezvous for boaters
11am - 1pm: DJ at 111 Main Street
4pm: Pirates arrive at harbor
5pm: Captain Long Beard’s meeting with Laffite Brothers and Royalty from the Krewe of Nereids at Bay Town Inn (208 N. Beach, across from Harbor)
5:30pm: Pirates' Parade from DeMontluzin to Buoy's Bar
6pm: “Captain Long Beard is Captured” and jailed by Mayor and townsfolk. Corner of N. Beach and Main St.
6Pm - 9pm: The reenactment continues with live music, culminating with a proclamation from the mayor.
9pm - 10pm: Fireworks show by Mystic Krewe of the Sea Horse and the Silver Slipper Casino
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