Upcoming Events

Del Cid Lecture Series: Moving Historic Buildings
Nov
12

Del Cid Lecture Series: Moving Historic Buildings

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

“The Austin House” is a Historic House & one of the oldest. Built ca. 1,850’s. In 1910 was moved from its site on Front Beach Drive to 416 Martin Avenue. Katrina severely affected the house, and neglect allowed large deterioration. Is being saved and restored by its enthusiastic Owner and select & skillful Craftsmen.

A combined presentation and discussion with Mr. Patrick (Pat) Sheehan describing ‘The Experiences of Saving the Historic House by Elevating the Complete Structure’

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DEN's Beauty and the Beast
Nov
15
to Nov 17

DEN's Beauty and the Beast

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

November 15th & 16th from 7:30 - 10:30 PM

November 17th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $20

Student/Military/Seniors - $15

Children 12 & Under - $10

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best.

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Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More
Nov
22

Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: November 22nd at 6:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring”” – Vivaldi

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer”” – Vivaldi

  • Thaïs: Méditation” – Jules Massenet

  • The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Verano Porteño” – Astor Piazzolla

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn”” – Vivaldi

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter”” – Vivaldi

Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Adele
Nov
22

Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

  • Hello

  • Rumour Has It

  • Make You Feel My Love

  • Water Under the Bridge

  • Oh My God

  • Someone Like You

  • Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

  • Chasing Pavements

  • Skyfall

  • When We Were Young

  • Set Fire to the Rain

  • Easy On Me

  • Rolling in the Deep


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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SHINE's Elf Jr.
Dec
6
to Dec 8

SHINE's Elf Jr.

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

"Shine Theater is proud to present Elf the Musical, Jr. This special show follows the beloved Buddy the Elf through his North Pole experience with Santa and his journey to New York to meet his "real family". Along the way, he teaches us all about the spirit of Christmas.

We are also excited to offer a VIP experience after the show. This experience will take place immediately after the stage show and will be upstairs. It will include an "adopt an elf", letter to Santa, a "create Buddy's Breakfast" snack table and a photo with Santa himself.

***Please note that the VIP Experience is a separate purchase. You must purchase both a show ticket as well as a a VIP experience ticket to attend the VIP portion of the event."

Date & Time:

December 6th from 7-8:30 PM

December 7th from 2-3:30 PM and 7-8:30 PM

December 8th from 7-8:30 PM

Purchase Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/elf-jr-tickets-189767#smtx-click

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December Poets' Cafe
Dec
12

December Poets' Cafe

DECEMBER’S POETS’ CAFE IS ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH DUE TO THE OCEAN SPRINGS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

Join us for live poetry readings, hot coffee, and sweet treats!

All event-goers are welcome to read!

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Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Dec
13

Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
 

Tentative Program

  • “Clocks”

  • “My Universe”

  • “Speed of Sound”

  • “Trouble”

  • “Fix You”

  • “Paradise”

  • “Shiver”

  • “Yellow”

  • “Something Just Like This”

  • “The Scientist”

  • “A Sky Full of Stars”

Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Candlelight Concerts: Christmas Carols on Strings
Dec
13

Candlelight Concerts: Christmas Carols on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

  • 12 Days of Christmas

  • Angels from the Realms of Glory

  • Angels We Have Heard On High

  • Away in a Manger

  • Carol of the Bells

  • Deck the Halls

  • Ding Dong! Merrily on High

  • Do You Hear What I Hear

  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

  • Good King Wenceslas

  • Greensleeves (What Child Is This)

  • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

  • In the Bleak Mid-Winter

  • Joy to the World

  • O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)

  • O Come All Ye Faithful

  • O Holy Night

  • O Little Town of Bethlehem

  • Silent Night

  • The First Noël


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Candlelight Concerts: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Oct
30

Candlelight Concerts: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

🎃 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: October 30th, 2024 at 8:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

  • Thriller - Michael Jackson

  • Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod

  • String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto - Dmitri Shostakovich

  • Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) - Mike Oldfield

  • Stranger Things (Theme) - S U R V I V E

  • Beetlejuice (Theme) - Danny Elfman

  • The Addams Family (Theme) - Vic Mizzy

  • Halloween (Theme) - John Carpenter

  • Prelude from Psycho - Bernard Herrmann

  • Ghostbusters (Theme) - Ray Parker Jr.

  • Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns

  • Night on Bald Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky

  • Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley

  • Medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Danny Elfman


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Oct
30

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at the Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: October 30th at 6:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Purchase Tickets Here: https://feverup.com/m/170036

Tentative Program

  • “Clocks”

  • “My Universe”

  • “Speed of Sound”

  • “Trouble”

  • “Fix You”

  • “Paradise”

  • “Shiver”

  • “Yellow”

  • “Something Just Like This”

  • “The Scientist”

  • “A Sky Full of Stars”


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Spooky Springs @ The Scary C.
Oct
26

Spooky Springs @ The Scary C.

🎃 It's that time of year again! Join us on Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th from 6-9 PM for Spooky Springs @ The Scary C. in your spookiest costume! 🎃

Come enjoy our $5 Haunted House, Dance Party, Artist Demos, Live Music, Face Painting, Tasty Treats, and Candy!

All ages are welcome! Costumes encouraged.

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Spooky Springs @ The Scary C.
Oct
25

Spooky Springs @ The Scary C.

🎃 It's that time of year again! Join us on Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th from 6-9 PM for Spooky Springs @ The Scary C. in your spookiest costume! 🎃

Come enjoy our $5 Haunted House, Dance Party, Artist Demos, Live Music, Face Painting, Tasty Treats, and Candy!

All ages are welcome! Costumes encouraged.

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Haunted Rooms America
Oct
19
to Oct 20

Haunted Rooms America

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dare to explore the historic and haunted Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center on a thrilling ghost hunt with Haunted Rooms America. Uncover the secrets of the past, engage with the unseen, and experience firsthand the mysterious phenomena that whispers through the halls of this iconic Mississippi landmark.

Event time: 8PM – 2AM CT

18 and over only, or 16-17 with a responsible adult.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/mississippi/ghost-hunts/the-mary-c

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Haunted Rooms America
Oct
18
to Oct 19

Haunted Rooms America

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dare to explore the historic and haunted Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center on a thrilling ghost hunt with Haunted Rooms America. Uncover the secrets of the past, engage with the unseen, and experience firsthand the mysterious phenomena that whispers through the halls of this iconic Mississippi landmark.

Event time: 8PM – 2AM CT

18 and over only, or 16-17 with a responsible adult.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/mississippi/ghost-hunts/the-mary-c

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2024 O.S. Cemetery Tour
Oct
17

2024 O.S. Cemetery Tour

PRESERVING OUR PLACE IN HISTORY!
Witness and enjoy Ocean Springs' unique history come alive at the 2024 O.S. Cemetery Tour in the Bellande Cemetery. This community event will re-introduce you to some of Ocean Springs most important historical figures through actor-guided tours.

FREE 1 Day Event
October 17th: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tours begin at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (1600 Government St.), taking you on a ride into the Bellande Cemetery where you’ll have a guided tour to meet some old friends of Ocean Springs. All donations go to the creatives involved in making this production!

CHARACTERS:
Raymond Beaugez • Joseph H. Bellande • Catherine Bourgeois • Narcisse Seymour • Grace R. Seymour • John J. Seymour • John H. Seymour • Lydia B. Seymour

For more information visit: www.oceansprings-ms.gov.

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Del Cid Lecture Series: Guatemalan Seismic Baroque
Oct
15

Del Cid Lecture Series: Guatemalan Seismic Baroque

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Guatemala has always been battered by severe earthquakes. With the arrival of Spanish Builders and Clergymen, improvised architecture became the ’first order of activity’. Later, European Architects and Builders arrived, but had not been previously exposed to seismic buildings. Local Architects and Builders had to develop systems to assist and improve building design and construction and prevent total collapse.

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Haunted Rooms America
Oct
12
to Oct 13

Haunted Rooms America

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dare to explore the historic and haunted Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center on a thrilling ghost hunt with Haunted Rooms America. Uncover the secrets of the past, engage with the unseen, and experience firsthand the mysterious phenomena that whispers through the halls of this iconic Mississippi landmark.

Event time: 8PM – 2AM CT

18 and over only, or 16-17 with a responsible adult.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/mississippi/ghost-hunts/the-mary-c

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Sep
28

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: September 28th, 2024 at 8:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
 

Tentative Program

  • Love Story

  • Cardigan

  • Blank Space

  • Enchanted

  • Anti-Hero

  • Lavender Haze

  • Fortnight (ft. Post Malone)

  • All Too Well

  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

  • Cruel Summer

  • But Daddy I Love Him

  • You Belong With Me

  • Shake It Off

Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More
Sep
28

Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theatre
📅 Dates and times: September 28th, 2024 at 6:30 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
 

Tentative Program

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring”” – Vivaldi

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer”” – Vivaldi

  • Thaïs: Méditation” – Jules Massenet

  • The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Verano Porteño” – Astor Piazzolla

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn”” – Vivaldi

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter”” – Vivaldi

Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Mississippi Songwriters Festival 2024
Sep
19
to Sep 22

Mississippi Songwriters Festival 2024

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2024 Mississippi Songwriters Festival is fast approaching! Be sure to stop in on Thursday, September 19th at 7 PM to catch the 2024 Mississippi Songwriters Festival Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held at the Trent Lott Theater!

This year's inductees are:
-Glen Ballard
-Muddy Waters
-Willie Dixon
-Howlin' Wolf

For a full lineup of events visit: https://www.mssongwritersfestival.com/ms-songwriters-folder/schedule!

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings (2 SHOWINGS!)
Aug
30

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings (2 SHOWINGS!)

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at the Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: TWO SHOWINGS - August 30th at 7 PM & 9 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Purchase Tickets Here: https://feverup.com/m/170036

Tentative Program

  • “Clocks”

  • “My Universe”

  • “Speed of Sound”

  • “Trouble”

  • “Fix You”

  • “Paradise”

  • “Shiver”

  • “Yellow”

  • “Something Just Like This”

  • “The Scientist”

  • “A Sky Full of Stars”


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Into the Woods Presented by SHINE Theater
Aug
16
to Aug 25

Into the Woods Presented by SHINE Theater

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Shine Theater is thrilled to present "Into The Woods" at The Mary C this August 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25. This enchanting musical, with a Tony Award-winning book and score by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, brings together beloved storybook characters in a captivating tale. Follow the journey of a Baker and his wife, who are desperate to lift a Witch's curse, Cinderella, who dreams of attending the King's Festival, and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. As their wishes are granted, the consequences of their actions unfold with unexpected and often disastrous results. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience that explores the intertwining of fairy tale dreams and reality.

Date: August 16-18, 23-25

Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday Matinee

Price: General Admission $20, 12 and Under $15

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MSA Songs and Stories - August
Aug
15

MSA Songs and Stories - August

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

Nashville recording Artist and Texas touring act, Jessee Lee, is a troubadour at its finest. At the ripe age of 25, she plays over 160 shows per year touring acoustically and with her 5 piece band. She has opened for several artists including Pure Prairie League, Darryl Worley, Radney Foster, William Beckmann, Kix Brooks, and others along with gracing the historic stages of Gruene Hall, Luckenbach Dancehall, John T. Floore’s Country Store, The AT&T Stadium, Dosey Doe—The Big Barn, and many more. Along with playing iconic venues around Texas, she has performed at festivals all around the United States including the Key West Songwriter Festival, the Mississippi Songwriter Festival, Forever West Fest, the Panama City Songwriter Festival, Florabama, and many more, sharing her Vintage-Americana-Soul sound. “Vintage-Americana-Soul” is the easiest way to box in this unique Artist, but Jessee’s music is a melting pot of genres ranging from Country to Motown topped with dimples and a lot of turquoise. Jessee Lee is known for her picturesque songwriting ability, unique vocals, and quirky bass line-like guitar playing. Jessee’s biggest musical influences include Amy Winehouse, Waylon Jennings, Guy Clark, Leon Redbone, Dolly Parton, Etta James, Elvis, and the Alabama Shakes.  

Along with legendary singers, Jessee was heavily shaped by the Nashville Songwriting scene. Her Father, Grammy nominated Singer-Songwriter, David Lee, was her biggest musical influence. From the early age of 6, her father taught her how to play guitar and he emphasized the importance of good story telling in a song. There is no doubt she absorbed all of the creativity she grew up around. With over 200 original songs, you will find Jessee’s songwriting ability surpasses the usual mind of a 25 year old. Her repertoire of songs cover the reality of aging, the inner workings of family, the quest of life’s purpose, the hardships and happiness of relationships, and the obscure thoughts we have all had, but never knew we needed a song for. Jessee’s passion for writing songs extends outside of just writing songs for her records and for other artists, but it also extends to working with Veterans. Jessee began working with an organization called “Operation Song” in the beginning of 2022 which allows her to write the stories of active and retired military Veterans with PTSD as a form of music therapy at a rehab center called Warrior’s Heart.  

Jessee put out her first single in November of 2022 titled "Dive Bar Superstar" which earned her "Texas Song of the Week" on the TIR charts and another in January of 2023 called "You're Gonna Be Your Mama". Both are original songs that showcase her humor as well as her ability to seamlessly blend Country and Soul music. In 2023, Jessee  dropped her first song to Texas Regional Radio called "Where He Ain't" which charted in the top 20's--not bad for a debut. Jessee released her first 7-song EP titled "Dive Bar Superstar", which she co-produced, in August of 2023 and is already planning on getting back in the studio to start the next project by the winter of 2024. With no plan of slowing down, Jessee Lee who may be a "Dive Bar Superstar" for now is sure to be a name you will see on the big stages in years to come. Come see a show near you to see why she is known as one of the best female singer-songwriters in the scene.

jesseeleemusic.com

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Roastin' the Coast with Krangus
Aug
10

Roastin' the Coast with Krangus

🎤3 comedy roast tournaments, 3 locations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and 24 comedians battling it out for a cash prize of $1000! Join Gulf Coast comedian Krangus Gillespie for Roastin' the Coast, an epic three tiered roast battle! 📸

Each tournament will take place at a different location with a total of 8 comedians per tournament on an elimination bracket. Each tournament will feature 2 comics from each state of the Gulf Coast (Florida, Alabama, Misssissippi, Louisiana)

Date:
-June 1st: The Juke Joint
-July 5th: The Biloxi Visitors Center
-August 10th: The Mary C.

For more information or to sign up visit: https://www.krangus.com/film

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Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen
Jul
24

Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: July 24th at 9 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Mississippi Gulf Coast
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

  • I Want to Break Free

  • We Will Rock You

  • Somebody to Love

  • Radio Ga Ga

  • Don't Stop Me Now

  • Killer Queen

  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love

  • Who Wants to Live Forever

  • Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Love of My Life

  • We Are the Champions

  • Another One Bites the Dust


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Jul
24

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at the Trent Lott Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater
📅 Dates and times: July 24th at 7 PM
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://feverup.com/m/170038

Tentative Program

  • Love Story

  • Cardigan

  • Blank Space

  • Enchanted

  • Anti-Hero

  • Lavender Haze

  • Fortnight (ft. Post Malone)

  • All Too Well

  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

  • Cruel Summer

  • But Daddy I Love Him

  • You Belong With Me

  • Shake It Off


Performers

  • Listeso String Quartet

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Haunted Rooms America
Jul
20
to Jul 21

Haunted Rooms America

  • The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dare to explore the historic and haunted Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center on a thrilling ghost hunt with Haunted Rooms America. Uncover the secrets of the past, engage with the unseen, and experience firsthand the mysterious phenomena that whispers through the halls of this iconic Mississippi landmark.

Event time: 8PM – 2AM CT

18 and over only, or 16-17 with a responsible adult.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/mississippi/ghost-hunts/the-mary-c

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MSA Songs and Stories July, 2024
Jul
18

MSA Songs and Stories July, 2024

It's that time again! Every month we have the privilege of hosting the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance's Songs and Stories Showcase. This July 18th at 7 PM come and enjoy the stylings of Alan Rhody!

A Louisville, Ky. native and art college graduate, Alan Rhody’s songs are imaginative and compassionate stories that can bring you to tears but can also have you laughing out loud. He’s received BMI’s Million-Aires Award for over one million domestic airplays of “I’ll Be True To You,” The Oak Ridge Boys No.1 country classic, which crossed over into Billboard’s pop chart as well.

Other memorable hits include, “Trainwreck Of Emotion,” Lorrie Morgan’s first Top 20 hit and a No.1 bluegrass hit for Del McCoury. “Wild-Eyed Dream,” Ricky Van Shelton’s break-through hit and Quintessential country vocalist, Barbara Fairchild, released Rhody’s “All My Cloudy Days Are Gone” April 29, 2024. Other artists covering Rhody’s songs include: George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Hoyt Axton, Don Gibson, Lee Greenwood, T.G. Sheppard, John Schneider, Cedar Creek, Jimmy C. Newman, Suzy Bogguss, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Lynn Anderson, Kevin Welch, Terry McMillan, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Billy “Crash” Craddock and Canadian Hall of Famers, The Good Brothers and Murray McLauchlan. His three most popular songs have sold a total of over six-million copies.

As a solo artist, Rhody began writing songs around the same time he made his first regional television appearances and released two independent singles. He’s produced and released eight independent albums/CDs and toured extensively in the U.S. and Canada over his five decade career.

Live Show: 7 PM @1600 Government St. Ocean Springs
FREE ADMISSION

More Information: https://www.mssongwritersfestival.com/live-events/songs-stories

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Poets' Cafe
Jul
11

Poets' Cafe

Do you love the idea of snapping your fingers in a darkened room?
Love live music?
Live for poetry?

Then join our NEW monthly poetry reading session, "Poets' Cafe!"
Each session will have live music, coffee and snacks, and poetry readings to create the perfect cozy and artistic atmosphere!

Date: the first Thursday of every month
June 6th, July 2nd (due to Independence Day), August 1st etc.
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: The Duckett Gallery
Tickets: Free to the Public

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Annie Jr. Presented by SHINE Theater
Jul
11

Annie Jr. Presented by SHINE Theater

Welcome to the enchanting world of "Annie Jr."!

 

This timeless musical, based on the popular comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" by Harold Gray, follows the heartwarming journey of a spunky orphan named Annie. Set in 1930s New York City during the Great Depression, Annie's indomitable spirit and optimism capture the hearts of audiences young and old alike. With its iconic characters, unforgettable songs like "Tomorrow" and "It's the Hard-Knock Life," and uplifting message of hope, "Annie Jr." promises to dazzle and inspire.

Under the direction of Laura Williams, Shine Theater is proud to present this beloved classic, bringing together a talented cast and crew to create a magical theatrical experience. ​Join us as we bring this heartwarming tale to life on stage, celebrating the power of resilience, friendship, and the joy of finding family in unexpected places.

Dates: July 11-14

Times: 7 - 8:30 PM, 2 - 3:30 PM Sunday Matinee

Tickets: General Admission $15, 12 and Under $10

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