SUMMARY: The Ocean Springs Spring Arts Festival will take place on March 22-23, featuring artists, crafters, and musicians filling the streets of Ocean Springs. This annual event has evolved from a small herb market to a premier art showcase with 250 vendors offering a variety of crafts, including painting, pottery, and jewelry. Additionally, visitors can enjoy live music at various locations. A new interactive experience, “Paint in the Avenue,” allows attendees to contribute to a large collaborative canvas. The festival runs from 9 AM to 5 PM (Saturday) and 9 AM to 4 PM (Sunday), with parking information available on the Chamber’s website.

Artists, crafters and musicians will take over the streets of Ocean Springs this weekend for the annual Spring Arts Festival.

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SUMMARY: Coast Life highlights the celebration of Irish culture through year-round dance, particularly around St. Patrick’s Day. A group in D’Iberville embraces Irish dance, emphasizing its accessibility for all ages. Amy Bowman, a longtime dancer, leads classes at the Nile Oi School, aiming to share her love of Irish heritage in a region lacking representation. Students like middle schooler Emma Moore and six-year-old Cynthia Young are hooked on dancing, with some sharing the experience with family members. The art form connects participants to Ireland’s rich history, making it more than just a class, but a doorway to cultural appreciation.

St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture, and a group that meets in D’Iberville celebrates the Irish all year long with dance.

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SUMMARY: In Pass Christian, the mayoral race features incumbent Mayor Jimmy Raffy and Alderman Kenny Torguson, both members of the same board. With primary elections approaching on April 1st, Raffy seeks a second term, highlighting $2 million in sidewalk grants and $4 million for safety enhancements. Torguson criticizes Raffy, claiming unfinished projects have been overlooked and emphasizing the need for transparency regarding city finances, suggesting a possible deficit. Both candidates, running as Republicans, present differing visions for the town’s future, with Raffy advocating for ongoing progress and Torguson calling for accountability and completion of existing projects.

The mayoral race in Pass Christian is between two members currently holding city positions who don’t see eye-to-eye.

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