The Inn Events
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Area Events

 

Ongoing:

Saturdays:

Title: Ocean Springs Fresh Market

Times: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: In the L&N Depot Plaza

Phone: 228-257-2496

Details: Shop for some of the best produce, organic and baked goods around.

 

1^st Saturdays:

Title: Art Market at the Mary C.

Times: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Grounds of the Mary C., 1600 Government St .

Phone: 228-818-2878

Details: Shop for some of the most unique art on the grounds of the Mary C., the first Saturday of each month.

 

3^rd Saturdays

Title: Third Saturday Art Market

Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Downtown

Phone: 228-875-8407

Admission: Free to attend

Details: Come out for the Third Saturday Art Market and shop for some one-of-a-kind art. Artists and Craftmakers with their original works are invited to participate. No resale items or reproductions are allowed. Booth space is available for approximately 50 booths (depending on the size of space needed by each participant.)Interested artists should contact Mark or Al at The Gallery. Road closures: Downtown Ocean Springs on Washington Avenue between Porter and Govt Sts. and on Bowen St from the parking lot behind The Gallery to Washington St . (The northbound lane of Washington and a small section of Bowen at Washington will be closed for the event from 8am-5pm.)

 

Visit www.themaryc.org for upcoming events, cooking classes and other fun and creative classes.

Visit www.walterandersmuseumofart.org for upcoming events, classes and more.

CALENDAR:

Date: February 11

 

Date:  February 12

Title: Director’s Artist Forum

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Location: WAMA

Phone: 228-872-3164

Email: educate@walterandersonmuseum.org

Website: www.walterandersonmuseum.org

Admission: Free to attend

Details: Come join the ongoing discussion about aspects of the role the arts play in the life and livelihood of the coast.  Guest panelist, Betsy Kourkounis, strategic planner and a panel of arts professionals.  Moderated by Linda Bloom, director.

 

Date: February 16

Title: Lunch & Learn – Handcrafted Pasta

Time: 12-12:45 p.m.

Location: Mary C., 1600 Government St.

Phone: 228-818-2878

Email:   info@themaryc.org;

Website: www.themaryc.org

Admission: $20 ($19 with member discount)

Details: Walk in at noon and be greeted with a lovely Garden Salad, topped with our own Herb Vinaigrette dressing.  Enjoy a fresh pasta dish whipped up fresh that morning.  Lunch will finish with a slice of warm apple cake with caramel sauce. Then they will demonstrate how to make your own pasta.  Thursdays at noon.  Limit to 12 people.

 

Date: February 17

Title: Ocean Springs Night Parade

Times: 7 p.m.

Location: Downtown

Email: info@osmardigras.com

Admission: Free to attend

Details:  This year’s theme is "Far, Far Away"
There are changes to the route, so PLEASE make note and correct websites and publications as required.
The parade begins on Jackson Ave at Front Beach, traveling north to Porter Ave., At Porter Ave it turns east, traveling to Washington Ave., At Washington Ave it turns north, traveling to Government St., At Government St. it turns east, traveling to General Pershing Ave., At General Pershing Ave it turns north and winds south onto Ward Ave before returning to Government St., At Government St it turns west, traveling back to Washington Ave., At Washington Ave it turns south, traveling back to Porter Ave., At Porter Ave it turns west, traveling back to Jackson Ave, At Jackson Ave it turns south, returning to Front Beach wherein it disbands, This route completes a circle and is designed to provide the public the opportunity to view the parade twice from any location along the route, The public is encouraged to view the parade along those areas of:  
Government St between Ward Ave and Washington Ave; Washington Ave between Government St and Porter Ave;  Porter Ave between Washington Ave and Jackson Ave and Jackson Ave between Porter Ave and Front Beach. Additional information, including participation requirements and application information is available on OSCA's website www.osmardigras.com

Date: February 17

 

Date: February 18

 

Date: February 21

Title: Fat Tuesday

Location: Gulf Coast

Phone: 228-875-4424

 

Date: February 24

 

Date: February 25

 

Date:  February 25

Title: Celtic Crossroads

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Mary C., 1600 Government St.

Phone: 228-818-2878

Email:  joel@themaryc.org; info@themaryc.org;

Website: www.themaryc.org

Admission: $29

Details: Celtic Crossroads presents Irish music like never before, set to do to Irish music what Riverdance has done to Irish dance.  Fresh new show from Ireland.

 

Date: February 25

Title: Arbor Day Celebration

Location: Downtown Ocean Springs (TBA)

Times:  TBA

Phone:  228-875-4424

Email: mail@oceanspringschamber.com

Website:  www.oceanspringschamber.com

Details: Mark your calendars.  Details coming soon.

Tuesday, February 21st 2012- Fat Tuesday

Hosted By: OS

6:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras day). Chamber offices closed.

Saturday, March 3rd 2012- Art Market at the Mary C.

Hosted By: Mary C.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Artists will set up shop on the grounds of the Mary C. to display and sell their art. Stop by and shop. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to attend. 228-818-2878

Saturday, March 3rd 2012- Battle on the Bayou

Hosted By: Southcoast and Land Trust

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Time TBA. Battle on the Bayou on Old Fort Bayou will be held on March 3. Visit www.battleonthebayou.com for details.

Saturday, March 24th 2012- Annual Herb & Garden Festival

Hosted By: Os Chamber

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Vendors will set up with herbs and garden art from 9-5 p.m. in downtown in the L&N Depot Plaza. Free addmission.

Saturday, April 14th 2012- 12th Annual Le Bal au Chocolat

Hosted By: Mary C

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

One of the Coasts favorite annual events: the Chocolate Ball, a culinary and entertainment extravaganza. The front lawns of the Mary C are transformed into a romantic tableau, tables aglow by candlelight under the night sky, surrounding a large tent illuminated like a giant Japanese lantern. 228-818-2878

Thursday, May 10th 2012- Annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival

Hosted By: OS Chamber

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street  Tourism Bureau will host the Annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival in the L&N Depot park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Light music and exceptional tastes from area restaurants and bars. More than 30 restaurants and bars will showcase and provide samples of some of their best foods and drinks in an outdoor setting. The dress code for this event is summer chic. Tickets will be available at the Chamber offices, 1000 Washington Avenue, beginning on April 1.

Saturday, June 2nd 2012- Red, White & Blueberry Festival

Hosted By: OS Chamber

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival filled with Fresh Market vendors, blueberries, blueberry samples, and FREE vanilla ice cream topped with blueberries will be held June 2 from 10-2 p.m.Free to attend. 228-875-4424

Sunday, June 17th 2012- Ocean Springs Kayak Festival

Hosted By: SouthCoast Paddling Company

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ocean Springs Kayak Festival will be held June 17-18 at Fort Maurepas on Front Beach. Tentative times for the event is from 5-9 p.m on Friday and from 8-6 pm on Saturday. 228-872-2030

Friday, July 27th 2012- July Sidewalk Sale

Hosted By: OS Chamber and merchants

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shops will come out on the streets w/ sales, music and more for the annual July Sidewalk Sale July 27 and 28 from 10-5 p.m. 228-875-4424.

Saturday, July 28th 2012- Annual July Sidewalk Sale

Hosted By: Os Chamber and merchants

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shops will come out on the streets w/ sales, music and more for the annual July Sidewalk Sale July 27 and 28 from 10-5 p.m. 228-875-4424.

Saturday, November 3rd 2012- 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival

Hosted By: O S Chamber

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mark your calendars to attend the 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Sat., Nov. 3 from 9-5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 4 from 9-4 p.m. Vendor applications available June 15.

Sunday, November 4th 2012- 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival

Hosted By: O S Chamber

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mark your calendars to attend the 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Sat., Nov. 3 from 9-5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 4 from 9-4 p.m. Vendor applications available June 15.