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"Local Living" Overview

Our "Local Living" section is a one-stop-shop for everything in our area.  You'll find directories and resources to make living and visiting our part of the coast easier - while supporting hometown businesses.  Take a quick spin around to see all Local Living offers!
- story by Lisa Monti, photos by Ellis Anderson 
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The annual Frida Fest in July is one of many events that are featured in the Local Living section.

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INFINITY Science Center, a popular attraction for both locals and visitors.

Happenings & Activities

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The annual Crab Fest held each year over the 4th of July weekend is one of the Bay's family favorite events.
This is the springboard for locals and visitors. Everything you need to plan your day or your vacation is right here.  Think of our Community Calendar as the kitchen sink - it lists festivals, live music performances, library and civic meetings - even high school sporting events. Upcoming Events shines a spotlight on don't-miss happenings and gives more details.  Both are updated weekly!

​Planning a wedding? Dive into listings of florists, musicians, caterers, venues, invitations, hair and makeup and formal wear. How about a bike or walking tour, complete with mobile maps? It’s here, too. Feeling inspired by our arts community? Take a lesson from some of the best around.

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Hometown Businesses

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Gallery 220 on Main Street in Old Town. It's one of more than 800 listings of local businesses you'll find in our Local Living directories and guides!
The Restaurant Guide lists more than 50 Indie Eateries (independently owned, not franchises) so locals and visitors alike can get mouthwatering ideas when they're hungry.  Want to shop for antiques, art, home decor, apparel or gifts? Or all of them? The listings can help you find what you’re looking for. There’s even a digitized version of the Old Town Merchants shopping guide.

If you’re looking for places to stay, Local Living can guide you to inns, houses and cottages, some historic, all accommodating. From automotive to utilities, the Service business listings are indispensable. For your personal and pet needs, home and garden to transportation, this is the place to find it.

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Community Resources

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The Krewe of Nereids has paraded through Bay-Waveland for more than 50 years. They're one of dozens of local organizations that enrich community life.
This section is the place to find information on all of Hancock County's municipal and county officials, meetings and services - with links to websites and officials' emails. If you want to get involved with business, nonprofit, grassroots, and service or political organizations, you'll find them all here.  The Churches page is especially helpful for visitors who want to attend a service or newcomers to the area.   Our Education page lists not only local schools, but libraries and groups that support our educational system.  

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We consider our readers part of our Shoofly Magazine team.  We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions, while we're working to make this little online magazine one of the most valuable community resources in the South.  Thank you for your encouragement and support! 


*The Shoofly Magazine began in 2011 as a neighborhood newsletter we called "The Fourth Ward Cleaver." In that time period, we've grown from about 100 readers a month to more than 20,000 readers a month, and from 50 subscribers to 3,000+.  Our readership is nationwide - and sometimes international.  We're popular with locals, expatriates, second home-owners and coast visitors - both first-time and frequent.  

​In short, if you love Bay-Waveland, you're going to find lots to love in the Shoofly Magazine!

Shoofly Magazine Partners

​Our Shoofly Partners are local businesses and organizations who share our mission to enrich community life in Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian. These are limited in number to maximize visibility. Email us now to become a Shoofly Partner!
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Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum

Bay Town Inn

Bay-tique Boutique

The Bay Bum

The Shops of Century Hall

Chiniche Engineering

Creole Creamery

The Cultured Oak

The French Potager

Hancock County Historical Society

HL Raymond Properties

Kenny Dental

Lagarde's Fine Wine & Spirits

The Loft
The Mane Salon

Magnolia Antiques

Ms. Mary's Old Town Snoballs

Mystic Ghost Tours

PJ's Coffee

Salty Soul Outfitters

Theatre in the Pass

VSPA at Hancock Women's Center

The Wedding Collection ​

John & Ning Wiebmer


The Shoofly Magazine is published by MAC Media, LLC. Unless otherwise attributed, all written content and photography copyright MAC Media, LLC

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    • Amtrak Gulf Coast: Latest News
    • 15 Minutes Photo Galleries
    • Arts Alive!
    • Bay Reads
    • Beach to Bayou
    • Big Buzz Blog
    • Coast Cuisine
    • The Eyes Have It
    • Good Neighbor
    • Living Large
    • Nature Notes
    • Noteworthy Women
    • On the Shoofly
    • Partner Spotlight
    • Second Saturday
    • Shared History
    • Sonny's Fishing Report
    • Talk of the Town
    • Town Green
    • Upcoming Events
  • Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar Users Guide
    • Calendar FAQs
  • Communities
    • Bay St. Louis Lifestyle
    • Diamondhead Lifestyle
    • Pass Christian Lifestyle
    • Waveland Lifestyle
  • Readers' Circle
    • Partners
  • Local Living
    • Upcoming Events
    • EAT
    • SHOP
    • PLAY >
      • Community Calendar
    • STAY >
      • Camping & RV Parks
    • TOURS >
      • Instagram Tours >
        • Beach Blvd. Instagram Ops
        • Main Street Instagram Ops
        • Second Street Instagram Ops
        • Depot District Instagram Stars
        • Black History Instagram Tour - Part 1
    • PETS
    • WEDDINGS
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      • Construction
      • Entertainment
      • Financial Services
      • Food & Beverage
      • Health
      • Home & Garden
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      • Marine & Boating
      • Marketing
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      • Office
      • Personal Care
      • Pets
      • Real Estate
      • Recreation
      • Transportation
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      • Utilities
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      • Government
      • Education >
        • Art Teachers
      • Hurricane Prep Guide
      • Wildlife Rescue in South Mississippi