Upcoming Events
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A weekend series of events celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King begins on Friday, January 18. You'll find the complete schedule of events below! Photograph of the special service at St. Rose de Lima for the 2018 celebration.
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The Shoofly Magazine staff's pick of events in the Bay-Waveland area - with all the juicy details. We update this list each week, so mark your own calendars and share with friends! - by Denise Jacobs
For a complete list of Bay-Waveland events, see our Community Calendar!
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Upcoming Events
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1/18 - 1/21: Friday - Monday
MLK Celebration
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Farce of Habit
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Comic fireworks explode in FARCE OF HABIT, an absurdly funny Southern-fried romp that takes us back to the Reel ’Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks.
Hint: BSLLT shows often sell out, so buy your tickets well in advance!
Hint: BSLLT shows often sell out, so buy your tickets well in advance!
1/24 - Thursday
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Bay St. Louis Rotary Chili/Mac & Cheese Cook Off 2019
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This yearly competition is always a tasty blast with live entertainment, silent auctions, and more. This is one of the club's biggest fundraisers of the year and always a rollicking good time. Over 30 teams compete for the 5-Alarm, The Big Cheese, Best Chili, Best Booth, and People’s Choice Awards.
1/24 - Thursday
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Art with Milo
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All experience levels welcome! The Mockingbird will offer Happy Hour food and drink specials for anyone who joins. Limited seating available.
To reserve your space, click "Going" on the Bird’s Event Page and message the Bird to reserve your spot.
To reserve your space, click "Going" on the Bird’s Event Page and message the Bird to reserve your spot.
January 24 & 31 - Thursdays
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Breathe & Stretch Yoga Studio Waveland
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1/25 - Friday
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Hancock Chamber Annual Meeting
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The annual Chamber meeting usually attracts a crowd of several hundred business people from across the coast. The event showcases the organization's accomplishments and introduces initiatives that will be taken on in the coming year.
1/25 - Friday
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Coffee With a Cop Mockingbird Café
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1/26 - Saturday
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Dancing with the Relay Stars
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Join the Hancock County Relay for Life for an enthusiastic execution of dance at its 2019 kick-off event and fundraiser! It should be a spectacular night filled with dance competition, dinner, silent auction, music and more dancing as funds are raised to bring awareness in the fight against cancer.
Acts can be solo, couples, or groups. If you’d like to attack a dance, please contact Bernie Burlett Cullen at tcbbcullen@yahoo.com.
Acts can be solo, couples, or groups. If you’d like to attack a dance, please contact Bernie Burlett Cullen at tcbbcullen@yahoo.com.
1/27 - Sunday
4th Sunday at 4:00
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These 4th Sunday programs at Christ Episcopal Church bring some renown performers and fabulous fine artists to the Bay on a regular basis, and this month’s offering will be no exception!
The Icemen is a jazz trio formed to deliver quality chamber jazz in the traditional style of 1920’s New Orleans and dedicated to the performance and preservation of New Orleans Jazz. Neil Unterseher, banjo player with the Icemen, is a visual artist whose paintings reflect his involvement in the New Orleans music scene as well as his love of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The Icemen is a jazz trio formed to deliver quality chamber jazz in the traditional style of 1920’s New Orleans and dedicated to the performance and preservation of New Orleans Jazz. Neil Unterseher, banjo player with the Icemen, is a visual artist whose paintings reflect his involvement in the New Orleans music scene as well as his love of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
1/29 - Tuesday
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Book-signing: Prudence Bushnell
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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear an extraordinary first-hand account of al-Qaeda’s bombing of the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, where Prudence Bushnell was serving as U.S. ambassador at the time. Twenty years later, Bushnell writes about what happened, how it happened, and its significance today.
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be offered. Bushnell will begin speaking at 5:45 and, afterward, sign copies of Terrorism, Betrayal, and Resilience.
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be offered. Bushnell will begin speaking at 5:45 and, afterward, sign copies of Terrorism, Betrayal, and Resilience.
2/1 - Friday
Power Hour Coffee Call with Ashley Edwards
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2/1 - Friday
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First Fridays at Lazy Magnolia
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2/2 - Saturday
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Open Mic Night
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2/2 - Saturday
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8th Annual Krewe of CASA Mardi Gras Gala
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Krewe of CASA Mardi Gras Gala includes dinner, entertainment, the crowning of CASA’s King and Queen, and an amazing silent auction. Featured entertainment for the event will New Orleans’ own Got Groove. What's new this year: Wear your red shoes!
This is a terrific way to support an organization that does more for the kids in Hancock County foster care and child welfare system than any other. Tickets sell out FAST so contact CASA immediately to reserve yours.
This is a terrific way to support an organization that does more for the kids in Hancock County foster care and child welfare system than any other. Tickets sell out FAST so contact CASA immediately to reserve yours.
2/9 - Saturday
Second Saturday Artwalk Old Town
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2/9 - Saturday
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My Furry Valentine Benefit for the Hancock County Animal Shelter
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Here in the Bay, any occasion is a raison d'être - er, an excuse for a costume. Just for fun, Gallery 220 is hosting a contest for the best decorated hat, headband, or headdress of your favorite furry valentine! Prizes will be awarded! Artists will donate a percentage of sales to the Shelter.
The Friends of the Animal Shelter will be on hand to accept donations of dog food, cleaning supplies, bedding, treats, toys.
The Friends of the Animal Shelter will be on hand to accept donations of dog food, cleaning supplies, bedding, treats, toys.
2/10 - 2/16 Sunday - Saturday
The 100 Men Hall People Project
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Do you have a history with the 100 Men Hall? If so, you are invited to come have a photograph taken by Gus Bennett starting Sunday, February 10 through Saturday, February 16. The Hall will be open all day during this week, and no appointment is necessary. Designed to strengthen the heritage identity between the community and the historic 100 Men Hall, the project is made possible in part by a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area.
Gus Bennett is a fine arts photographer who has documented the lives of New Orleans Black citizens for more than 25 years.
Gus Bennett is a fine arts photographer who has documented the lives of New Orleans Black citizens for more than 25 years.
2/14 - Thursday
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Annual Valentine Dinner Show
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Expect an evening to remember, a romantic evening of delicious food, romantic songs, poetry of the heart, and comical skits of love.
Reservation deadline: 5pm on February 11.
Reservation deadline: 5pm on February 11.
2/15 - Friday
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If Not Us, Then Who?
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New Stage Theatre presents an original play with music that chronicles two historic events that made an unforgettable impact on American history and Mississippi. Best suited for middle and high school students.
2/15 - Friday
Lovin’ the Blues with Lucious Spiller
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2/16 - Saturday
Mardi Gras for Kids Masquerade Ball
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You’re never too young for Mardi Gras! M.A.P. (Music, Arts and Practicality) invites kids and parents alike to join in the fun and learn firsthand some of the traditions of Mardi Gras - including the Royal March! The New Orleans favorite Crawfish Monica ($7) be served as well as Chicken Nuggets ($5). Beverages, salad and dessert are included.
Costumes are not required but strongly encouraged. There is no admission fee but reservations are required because of space limitations and food service.
Costumes are not required but strongly encouraged. There is no admission fee but reservations are required because of space limitations and food service.
2/24 - Sunday
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Krewe of Nereids Annual Parade
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All parades are great, but as far as sheer size of the crowds it draws on its Bay St. Louis to Waveland route, we’re pretty sure the all-woman Nereids Krewe can safely call its event the Superbowl of area parades. Nereids is in its 50s now and looking lovelier than ever!
2/25 - Monday
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An Evening With George Winston
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Mississippi Gulf Coast piano enthusiasts (and music lovers of all sorts) will want in on this golden opportunity to hear George Winston in concert, in person, in the flesh, live, in a Benefit Performance. In the Kiln. Wowsa! Talk about your don’t-miss opportunities!
Also, support the Hancock County Food Pantry by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert.
Also, support the Hancock County Food Pantry by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert.
3/4 Monday
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Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade
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3/10 - Sunday
Honky Tonkin' - A Silver Slipper Event at 100 Men Hall
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Thanks to the Silver Silver Slipper, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue will be on stage at 100 Men Hall lighting a fire on the dance floor. Watch the mural come alive on the side of the 100 Men Hall. Steve Barney, the Mad Potter of BSL, will be throwing pots - upside down! Chef Chris Hayes will be dishing out delectable food for purchase, and Pop Brothers, local artisan ice pop makers, will be selling tasty treats.
Bring your dancing shoes!
Bring your dancing shoes!
3/16 - Saturday
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Waveland Ave.
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3/23 & 3/24 - Saturday & Sunday
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6th Annual ArtsAlive!
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This rapidly growing Arts, Hancock County festival highlights the burgeoning scene of artists, makers, and performers from across the region. Produced in coordination with Old Town Merchants Association, this popular multi-media event will include live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and artist showcases at host locations across Old Town.
3/30 - Saturday
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6th Annual Bay St. Louis Half Marathon & 10K (formally Bring it to the Bay)
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Runners love the wide, well-paved beach boardwalk that goes for miles from BSL and east along the coast, so it’s no surprise that this race is growing in popularity every year (this is the 6th!).
This event benefits local law enforcement officers and the Friends of the Hancock Animal Shelter.
This event benefits local law enforcement officers and the Friends of the Hancock Animal Shelter.
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Photo by Ellis Anderson
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