"BirdStock" Returns for August Second Saturday

August 9, 2025

August’s Second Saturday is going to be a hot one, but get ready for some cool, groovy fun with Peace, Love, and Hippies on August 9. The Mockingbird Café will be celebrating its 19th birthday with their annual BirdStock event featuring hot music, cool beverages, and a Hippie look-alike contest! Put on some hip 1960’s style clothing and join the fun! 
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- By Holly Harrison & Shannon Stage, Old Town Merchants Association

Right next door to the Mockingbird Café is one of the grooviest places in town to shop with nearly 20 shops under one roof. Century Hall hosts a wonderful variety of shopping options, including vintage clothing, antiques, art, jewelry, food, and so much more. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it there. All these featured businesses look forward to welcoming you to Century Hall.

This Second Saturday
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Shops of Century Hall
211 S. Second Street | (504) 810-7772
Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm | Sun 11 am-3 pm

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Bay Elements

Bay Elements has two exciting rooms to shop. Owner Susan Peterson has assembled an inviting mix of antique, new, domestic, and international furnishings, accents, implements, and gifts. There is always something new to see, but the favorites you can always find are scented soaps, lotions, and everyone's favorite, Cheese Straws. 
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Bay Life Gifts

Bay Life is an upscale gift store with gifts for all occasions, including home decor, table settings, women’s accessories, original local and regional artwork, kitchen fun, and a wedding registry. You will also find an impressive collection of books with a focus on local and regional writers, with frequent book signings and meet-and-greets.

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G. Designs

Born into a florist family, G. Designs owner Ginger Worrel Adams has always been around plants and flowers. She loved working in the business and serving the family’s customers. After retirement from her “day job,” she created this little plant shop on the first floor in Century Hall, where she offers hard to find houseplant varieties and some of everyone’s indoor favorites.

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In a Pinch Gifts

Owner Tina Coffey grew up discovering new and beautiful things shopping in BSL’s local shops and boutiques. In A Pinch Gifts offers some her favorite things from her life’s travels for others to discover and enjoy. From clothing to gifts to local souvenirs, In A Pinch has become one of the "go-to places" for locals and visitors looking for something new.

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Jane Evans Designs

On the first floor of Century Hall, Jane Evans Designs is filled with golden works of art, decorative ceramic animal shells, original BSL gear, and more. The daughter of an accomplished architect, artist/owner Jane Evans attributes her knowledge of the significance and power of strong design to her father’s influence, and it is abundantly evident in her shop. Stop by and enjoy the striking artwork and lovely gifts.

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Jerry’s Living Room

Located on the first floor in Century Hall, this shop has a unique variety of jewelry and one-of-a- kind gift items. You will find a wide selection of earrings, rings, necklaces, hair clips, and sunglasses. Items for men include rings, bracelets, and journals. There is something for everyone.

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Kae’s Art and Embellishments

At Kae’s Art and Embellishments, you will find a unique collection of coastal art and treasures. Browse the many oil paintings, prints, cards, magnets, and colorful art on furniture, all highlighting life along the Gulf Coast. Prior to moving to BSL, owner and artist Kathy Elberg resided in Fairhope, AL, where she was active in the local art community.

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Prop Shop

The Prop Shop was born out of the idea that everything you surround yourself with is just a prop to fill your life with joy. Owner Kerry Maloney has curated things that are vintage, handmade, and local. Vintage clothes from all eras, locally designed Bay St. Louis t-shirts and hats, and beach necessities such as towels, bags, sunglasses, and sunscreen are some best sellers. The Prop Shop has two locations inside of Century Hall on the first and third floors. Life is a stage – have great props!

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S. Kohler Design

With over eight years in business, S. Kohler Design ihusband-and-wifewife team specializing in quality custom engraved wine bottle wind chimes. Their shop, located on the third floor, has an array of unique gifts, from stickers that come to life, upcycled cigar box purses, clocks, music and trinket boxes, locally made ornaments, magnets, and more.

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Shannon Mullen Art

Shannon Mullen Art is in two galleries located on the third floor. Filled with original paintings, handmade frames, art ornaments, and a wide variety of artistic accessories, the light and airy spaces are a delight to browse. Shannon offers custom personalized art as well, including live event wedding paintings, hand painted champagne bottles, pet portraits, paintings of your home, and student activity paintings with your child in their uniform! The possibilities are limitless. Kids’ art lessons are held in the gallery after school on Thursdays.

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​The Porch

You will find a creative collection of home goods, food, and gifts at The Porch, located on the second floor of Century Hall. The quaint shop began on Magazine Street in New Orleans nearly 20 years ago and moved to the Bay in 2018. Merchandise is always changing and unique. With the creative variety of offerings and great personal service, The Porch and Century Hall make your shopping experience interesting and fun!
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