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Second Chance for Second Saturday

12/10/2018

 
You're reading the Big Buzz breaking news blog 
in the Shoofly Magazine
After an initial dampening of spirits, a favorite Bay St. Louis  holiday happening gets another chance on Saturday, December 15th! 
- story and photos by Ellis Anderson
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Locals who were saddened by the wash-out of Second Saturday in Old Town Bay St. Louis on the 8th will be thrilled to learn a second Second Saturday will take place on December 15th, from 10am – 7pm. 

While the original Second Saturday Artwalk on December 8th wasn’t officially cancelled, heavy rains threw a wet blanket on a day beloved by residents - and critical to the annual bottom line for local merchants and restaurants.

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So on Sunday, when organizers tossed out the idea of a reprise on the 15th, the response of participating merchants and restaurants was an overwhelming “yes.” 

Old Town Merchants Association president, Yuki Northington explains the unusual repeat of the event. 

“The Second Saturday Artwalk's been happening for nearly thirty years,” says Northington.  “And the December one is always a family favorite.  People come to shop local, eat out in the restaurants, take in the decorations and visit with neighbors.  It’s an experience that you can’t get in a big box store or a mall.”
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​“So many people were disappointed the bad weather crushed it this year.  And our shop and restaurant owners – who depend on the December event to help get them through the winter months – were upset too.  
 
“So, we thought, why not do it again?” 
 
December 15th seemed tailor-made for the event.  The only other community event scheduled is the Live Nativity at the historic depot grounds, which starts at 7pm.  The play was produced last year by the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre and the Music, Arts & Practicality (MAP) children’s program and drew a large crowd.  
 
Northington says the second Second Saturday nests perfectly with the depot performance.
 
“People will be able to shop around Old Town in the afternoon, enjoy an early dinner and end the day at the depot grounds,” she says.  “Doesn’t get more hometown holiday than that!”
 
The merchants group is also working to schedule carolers for the evening of the SECOND Second Saturday (The Shoofly Magazine will post more details as they become available). 
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2017 Live Nativity play at the historic depot grounds

Special Happenings Around Old Town

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(S)Elfies with Santa at the Mockingbird, 5:30pm - 8pm
  • (S)Elfies With Santa at the Mockingbird Café (110 S. Second Street), 5:30pm - 8pm. 
  • Open Mic at the Mockingbird Café (110 S. Second Street), 6pm - 9pm.
  • bijoubel Boutique (126 Main Street), 20 - 50% off storewide, through Christmas. 
  • Bay Life at Century Hall (112 S. Second Street), free gift wrapping all day, refreshments 1pm - 7pm. 
  • Parrot Head Bar & Grill (111 Court Street), Eggnog Tasting, 4pm - 7pm.
  • Antique Maison, 111 North Second Street, Refreshments, 12pm - 7pm.
  • California Drawstrings (216 Main Street), Buy One, Get One 50% off, through Christmas. 
  • Gallery 220 (220 Main Street), special Ornament Tree, all day til 7pm.
  • Joan Vaas (124 Main Street), All garments $20 through Christmas.
  • New 2019 "Dolly Should" T-shirts Smith & Lens Gallery (106 S. Second Street), only $10 all day.
  • Bay Books (131 Main Street), Book signing with Jane Golden:  2 - 4pm.

Shops with extended hours, staying open until 7pm
(businesses that are normally open later, like most restaurants, aren't listed below).  

Antique Maison  
December Hot Spot! 

111 North Second Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
228-466-4848

Bay-Tique
125 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
228-344-3043

Bay Books (open until 6pm)
131 Main Street #2
Bay St. Louis
228-463-2688
 
bijoubel Boutique
126 Main Street
Bay St. Louis
601-463-2494
 
Bizzee Bee
111B Main Street
Bay St. Louis               
228-467-1104
 
California Drawstrings
216 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
228-463-2124

Century Hall
Eight shops under one historic roof 
112 S 2nd St
BSL
504-810-7772
 
Gallery 220 
220 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
228-466-5347
 
Green Canyon Outfitters
108 S. Beach Blvd G
Bay St. Louis, MS  39520
228-344-3108
 
Joan Vaas - Off Broadway
 124 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
601-463-2494
 
Magnolia Antiques 
200 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
228-467-8170
 
Serious Bread Bakery
131 Main Street
Suite D                      
Bay St. Louis          
228-547-5075

Smith & Lens Gallery
December Hot Spot!

106 S. Second Street
Bay St. Louis
(228) 254-6006
 
Social Chair 
201 Main Street
Bay St. Louis
228-466-585
 
The French Potager
213 Main Street
Bay St. Louis, MS
228-364-3091

Wild Gypsy 
131 Main Street 
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 
​228-596-7330
 
Twin Light Creations
136 Main St
229-469-0011
 
 


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