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set to reopen
story by Alexis Williams
Just in time for summer, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs is working to reopen after changing the management structure. Those who enjoyed classes and camps at the Mary C. are in store for a new line-up when
the facility opens its doors to the public again.
Ocean Springs artist and business owner Sarah Qarqish has been hired by the City as the Arts and Culture Coordinator, and she is working diligently to bring people back into the
Mary C.’s theater and classrooms.
“We have had ongoing maintenance and recouping of
equipment to get the theater and kitchen back up and running,” said Qarqish. “Our partnerships are growing, and we are taking the proper steps to sign with them and make sure everyone is feeling good and prepared before we start up programs.”
Culinary arts classes will resume under the direction of Chef Demetrio with other chefs rotating through
the teaching kitchen. Swampgirl Glassblowing will
offer classes, Engraving Hub Studios will offer digital fabrication using laser cutters and the Ocean Springs Garden Club will teach horticulture classes. The Walter Anderson Theater Project plans to host a Rising Stars Youth Program to teach acting, dance, singing and style; local author Valerie Winn will teach a class focused on beginning writers; and painting and illustrations will be taught by artist Alexandra Keaton.
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center
1600 Government St., Ocean Springs 228.381.1919 www.oceansprings-ms.gov/departments/ mary-c-okeefe-cultural-center
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse
www.MKOTSH.com Dina Rosetti: 228.216.6416 Ginny Cabell: 601. 953.1972
and bars, and pirates and visitors will dance to The Castaways band at Pirate Central (South Beach Boulevard and Court Street).
Saturday is family friendly starting at 11 a.m. with a kids’ walking parade, pirate costume contest for all ages, pirate play zone, vendors, live music by Dr. Rock and the Interns and reworks at 9 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Silver Slipper Casino, ABC Rental, Bayou Caddy Utility South, and Rosetti’s Liquor Barrel.
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story by Lynn Lofton
Arrrrgh mateys! Pirates of all ages are invited to join the fun at the sixth annual Pirate Day in the Bay, May 14-15. All events take place
in Old Town Bay St. Louis and are organized by the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse.
“The event was developed to celebrate the Bay’s pirate history dating back over 200 years,” said
Ginny Cabell with the sponsoring krewe. “Named a Top Twenty Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, Pirate Day attracts locals and visitors, with shops and restaurants joining in the revelry with pirate-themed items for sale.”
Beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, adult pirates will lead a pub-crawl and scavenger hunt in the local eateries