The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center

02/18/2025

Join us on Tuesday, March 11th for Dr. Donald del Cid's lecture, “Thomas Jefferson, The Man, The Architect!"

FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Location: Duckett Gallery
[6:00 PM Klatsch and Conversation]
[6:30 PM: Lecture Initiates]

Thomas Jefferson is an intrinsic figure in the formation and development of the United States of America. Many have visited his home ‘Monticello’, few have visited his latter home ‘Poplar Forest’ in Virginia, and scholars continue to study ‘The Man’, and his accomplishments.

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02/17/2025

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 Hans Zimmer at Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.themaryc.art/events/candlelight-concerts-the-best-of-hans-zimmer

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: February 28th, 2025, 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

Tentative Program:
Time - Inception
This Land - The Lion King
Zooster’s Breakout - Madagascar
Supermarine - Dunkirk
Honor - The Pacific
A Dark Knight - The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Gladiator Suite
Cornfield Chase - Interstellar
Dune Suite
Discombobulate - Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers:
Listeso String Quartet

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02/17/2025

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 The Beatles at Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.themaryc.art/events/candlelight-concerts-a-tribute-to-the-beatles

General Info
📍 Venue: Trent Lott Theater - The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
📅 Dates and times: February 28th, 2025, 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

Tentative Program:
Here Comes The Sun
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Help!
Michelle
Penny Lane
Come Together
We Can Work It Out
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Lady Madonna
Blackbird
Here, There, and Everywhere
Eleanor Rigby
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Yesterday
With A Little Help From My Friends
Hey Jude

Performers:
Listeso String Quartet

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau City of Ocean Springs (Official)

02/17/2025

Join us on Thursday, March 13th at 6 PM for ceramicist Christian Bailey's tea talk, where he shares his journey and the inspiration behind this profoundly moving collection!

Christian Bailey’s powerful sculptures explore mental health, body image, and society’s marginalization of the atypical. Through his art, he courageously shares his personal experiences, laying them bare to spark conversations and remind us that no one is truly alone. Crafted with kiln-fired techniques and adorned with warm, soulful surface decorations, his work invites viewers into a deeply personal yet universal narrative of resilience and self-discovery.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Refreshments provided!

Christian Bailey City of Ocean Springs (Official) Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau

02/16/2025

Call for Volunteers: Join Us at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center!

Are you passionate about the arts and looking for a way to make a difference in your community? The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center is seeking dedicated volunteers to help us continue providing exceptional cultural experiences for everyone.

Why Volunteer with Us?
-Support the Arts: Be a part of a vibrant community that values creativity and cultural expression.
-Gain Experience: Develop new skills and gain valuable experience.
Make Connections: Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for the arts.
-Give Back: Contribute to the cultural enrichment of our community.

If you're interested in volunteering, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] to learn more and sign up. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.

Join us in making the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center a place where art thrives and the community comes together. Your time and talents can make a big difference!

Thank you for your support. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau City of Ocean Springs (Official)

02/15/2025

Join us for the 2025 Ocean Springs Jewelry & Art Fair on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Mary C.! Hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society and the Ocean Springs Art Association, this vibrant event showcases stunning jewelry, pottery, art, and photography from talented local artists. Browse unique, handcrafted pieces, meet the artists, and take home something special. Don't miss this exciting celebration of creativity and craftsmanship—admission is free!

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02/15/2025

William Carey University presents a concert honoring the rich history of Black Composers throughout history. Featuring faculty and student performers!

Date: March 1st, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Trent Lott Theater

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

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02/14/2025

Experience the magic of Ireland at Celtic Eire - a celebration of Irish culture featuring the Irish band Emerald Accent on Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

Accompanying Emerald Accent are dancers from the Mississippi location of the Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance. This show is more than a concert—it's a fundraiser supporting Feisin’ the Coast, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting Irish culture here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast through dance, song, and music.

Join us for a night of Irish rhythms, beautiful melodies, and the spirit of Ireland, all for a great cause. Immerse yourself in Irish tradition this St. Patrick's Day weekend!

•Reserve your seats https://celticeire.eventbrite.com

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau
City of Ocean Springs (Official)
Feisin' the Coast & MS Gulf Coast Feis

02/14/2025

The Mary C. invites you to join in on our 2025 Roster!
From the beginner guitar to ceramics to social-emotional learning, there's something for everyone. Spots are limited so visit us at https://www.themaryc.art/classes for more information or to sign up!

City of Ocean Springs (Official) Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau

02/13/2025

ATTENTION PARTNERS AND INTERESTED EDUCATORS!
Our Summer roster program applications are due on March 12th!

You can find our program application here:
https://www.themaryc.art/contracts-forms

The Summer roster runs from May through August.

02/13/2025

SHINE Theater Presents "The Curious Savage"

The Curious Savage is the story of an elderly widow named Mrs. Savage, whose husband has left her $10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people who wish to pursue their “foolish dreams,” but her stepchildren strongly object. To prevent her from doing away with their family’s wealth and ruining their legacy, they have her committed to a sanatorium called The Cloisters, and it is among the gentle residents there that she finds her true family. The Curious Savage is a warm comedy that compares the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients with the greed and hostility of so-called “normal people.”

Purchase Tickets: https://www.themaryc.art/events/shines-the-curious-savage

* While our theater makes every effort to bring shows that are appropriate for all audiences, that can mean different things to different people. In an effort to help guide parents and others, we want to give full disclosure about this title. This show, while appropriate for most audiences, does contain some mild sexual innuendos and may not be appropriate for all children or those who may find this kind of content questionable in their value system. Therefore, parental guidance is suggested.

Dates & Times:
February 21: 7-9 PM
February 22: 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM
February 23: 2-4 PM

Pricing:
Adult: $22.13
Adult GROUP: $18
Seniors/Students: $16.88

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau Shine Theater

02/12/2025

02/11/2025

It's that time again! Every month we have the privilege of hosting the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance's Songs and Stories Showcase. This February 20th at 7 PM come and enjoy the stylings of Double Dee!

The musical collaboration of husband and wife singer-songwriters, Darwin and Dana Nelson (aka The former Mayor & First Lady of Lucedale, Ms.) known as "Double Dee" has taken them far from coastal Gulfport and their small-town roots of Lucedale, Mississippi and carried them across the country where they have created a name for themselves at numerous songwriting festivals, house concerts, and top-flight venues. Darwin and Dana's most recent album is "Adjust The Sails", produced by their friend and legendary singer/songwriter/producer Keith Sykes from Memphis, Tenn.

They were part of the Mississippi/Sweden Songwriter exchange program in September of 2022, participating in the Tivedstorp Songwriting camp and performing at the Tiveden Americana Festival outside of Orebro, Sweden.

They have performed at Margaritavilles from New Orleans to Pensacola Beach as well as entertained audiences ages 2-92 at other venues from Texas to Florida. The acoustic duo has been described by others as Americana/Folk/Gulf Western/Country, blending harmonic originals with a Mississippi accent. These two have opened up for such recording artists as Keith Sykes, Mac McAnally, Molly Hatchet, Louisiana’s Leroux, Ronnie McDowell, Will Kimbrough, John Conley, Jeff Bates, and Darrell Worley among others. They have entertained for Parrotheads at pre and post Jimmy Buffett concerts, festivals and events from Pensacola Beach, and New Orleans to Galveston, Austin and Illinois. They are founding members of the Mississippi Songwriters Festival.

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

MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL

02/10/2025

Join us on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 for Dr. Donald Del Cid's lecture, "The Art of Anders Zorn and the Preservation of Sweden's Traditional Architecture"

FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Location: HOSA Room or Duckett Gallery, TBD

[6:00 PM Klatsch and Conversation]
[6:30 PM: Lecture Initiates]

A combined presentation and discussion with Ocean Springs’s painter/artist Jerrod Partridge following his recent study-trip to Sweden, and additional discoveries of the Swedish Artist. Del Cid will present ‘The Island of Skansen’ and the Swedish way to preserve its traditional architecture.

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