Browsing: Arts / Culture

A love of books and reading has set the stage for local college student Marianna French to find her career passion in library science. Working in the library field and reading a lot has opened the doors for her to blog about books she likes and doesn’t like with the hopes of promoting the love of reading to those who may see it more as a chore. Get to know Ms. Magnolia Bookworm.

For the third time in six weeks, a member of the prestigious Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame will appear in Pascagoula.

The allure of the Pascagoula River and its tributaries that fascinated him as a boy are now the subjects for an environmental impact photography project that will highlight how smaller tributaries contribute to the last free-flowing river in the United States.

On the heels of the recent announcement that the Eagles will hit the road next year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most successful albums “Hotel California”, fans along the Gulf Coast don’t have to wait that long to hear some of the biggest songs from that prolific group.

The Local Creatives network of artists has another exhibition space for the public to enjoy with the launch of the Local Creatives Gallery inside the Mary C O’Keefe Cultural Center at 1600 Government in Ocean Springs.

YUMMY is a new annual, juried art exhibition on Sept. 26 that celebrates the pairings of color while benefiting the two art organizations sponsoring the event: Believe In Art Gulf Coast & Local Creatives. {permalink} #OurMsHome

Paul Overstreet will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 10th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus Fine Arts Gallery announces the opening of the exhibit “Come Home,” featuring the photography of Alex North. The exhibit will be open to the public Sept. 5 to Oct. 17 with a reception and Artist’s Talk at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) announces Walter Anderson Weekend, Friday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 22, a celebration of creativity and community inspired by the life and works of Walter Inglis Anderson.

Ocean 7 WXVO offers unique, locally-produced programming focused on gaming, science fiction and animation in a late-night Saturday time slot. Digital Break is a one-hour block of time on Saturday nights starting at 11:30 p.m. featuring a rotation of shows and films.

Rock U 2 non-competitive dance and acting classes in Ocean Springs are designed to build more than just creative prowess in the artists. The time spent practicing and learning, with a focus on physical and mental safety, also builds confidence and helps with personal growth as these students go into other aspects of their lives.

Summer Baldwin of Ocean Springs has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC).

Fete La Pointe is a semi-formal event whose proceeds directly support the continued renovation and maintenance of the La Pointe – Krebs House.

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center and the Ocean Springs History Museum in Ocean Springs are hosting an exhibit that showcases the unique vision and building style of local designer and builder Carroll B. Ishee.

Connecting people through art

Nationally-celebrated artist Lonnie Holley arrives in Jackson County to lead a Summer residency project with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art.