It’s a new year, and we have a new look for Second Saturday!
The Old Town Merchants Association (OTMA) will highlight a group of member businesses that fit with the theme or major events for each month. As Second Saturday has grown, businesses and patrons have shifted the way they experience this monthly event.
Instead of an Art Walk between 4 and 7 pm, each highlighted business will create their own Second Saturday schedule, providing everyone with a list of varied options, including specials, discounts, live music and events! These businesses have worked hard to make Bay St. Louis a place apart and Second Saturdays so special. Join us in celebrating them!
On this first Second Saturday in January, we start at Dolly Should central, the Mockingbird Café on South Second Street. Grab a cup of coffee and take a stroll on down the street where you will find some of Old Town’s most deeply rooted establishments with a couple of exciting new ventures sprinkled in.
Mockingbird Café | 110 South 2nd St.
Open 7 days, 7am – 2pm | Evenings vary
Celebrate the 8th Annual Dolly Should Event!
Get ready to embrace the spirit of Dolly Parton at the 8th Annual Dolly Should event (as in Dolly Should come to BSL), a community celebration packed with fun, music, and good-hearted giving. Live music from My Sweetie starts at 4 pm, and their soulful sounds will set the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening honoring everyone’s favorite country queen. One of the night’s highlights is the Dolly lookalike contest starting at 7 pm. Fans and Dolly enthusiasts are encouraged to don their best rhinestones, wigs, and big smiles to compete for prizes and bragging rights as the ultimate Dolly doppelgänger. The event also supports a great cause, a book drive benefiting the Hancock County Library System, helping spread Dolly’s legacy of literacy. By making a book donation, you will be making a meaningful impact in the local community.
In honor of the event, exclusive Dolly-inspired merchandise and a specially curated menu will be available at the Mockingbird Café. Many Old Town Merchant Association members will offer specials and Dolly tees as well.
Second Street Salon – 106 South 2nd St.
Open Tues. – Fri. 9am – 5pm | Sat. 9am – 12pm
A hair stylist with over 40 years of experience, Connie Bourgeois realized her dream of owning her own salon in 2022. Located in one of the oldest standing buildings in Old Town, the Salon on Second Street is a quaint, intimate studio for all your hair care needs. You will find hair care products from Davines, Freyrs sunglasses, Brooklyn Candle Co. candles, and a variety of jewelry, including Eveille from NOLA. Connie’s experience, creativity, and desire to create a welcoming and personalized space makes this salon a must-stop spot for folks looking for high quality salon services and a special shopping experience.
Magnolia Antiques – 200 Main St.
Open 7 days, 10am – 5pm
Just past the salon, at the intersection of Second and Main, Magnolia Antiques offers a memorable antiquing adventure. With over 3,000 square feet of retail space, stepping through the front door is like entering a time capsule waiting to be explored. A haven for collectors, history enthusiasts, and those simply looking for a brush with the past, Magnolia Antiques presents a broad spectrum of treasures. From mid century modern furnishings to antique coins to whimsically displayed ukuleles, guests return to the shop time and again seeking new finds. In business since 2008, Glenda and Jack Schornick and their daughter, Shay Coss, welcome every visitor like family.
Social Chair – 201 Main St.
Open Mon.-Sat. 10am – 5pm | Sun. 11am – 4pm
At the corner of Second and Main resides the one and only Social Chair, an Old Town BSL staple. Awarded best gift shop in the state multiple times, Social Chair is a much sought-after destination for residents and visitors alike. Whether you are looking for the ultimate statement jewelry, unique home décor, or the perfect gift, this shop is the place to go. From festive to sparkly to the pinnacle of Southern elegance, this shop is filled with goods that are unique, hilarious, and downright fabulous. The energy in Social Chair is palpable. The colorful Adirondack chairs on the porch mark the spot!
Antique Maison – 111 North 2nd St.
Open Mon.-Sat. 10am – 5pm | Sun. 12pm – 5pm
An antique mall opened in 2006 by Sylvia and Edward Young, Antique Maison continues to be a place to find something special and unique nearly 25 years later. Over two dozen vendors offer one-of-a-kind goods from across the country. You will find antiques and collectibles, new and vintage jewelry, furniture, hand crafted artwork, nautical décor, vinyl records, candles, gently used linens, historical books, vintage light fixtures, chandeliers, concrete statues, steampunk creations by John Walrod, and so much more. The Young family is proud to continue their parents’ legacy of offering Bay St. Louis a friendly place to shop for something old, something new, or for something that just brings back good memories. As Sylvia would say, “We have something for everyone.”
Cotton Exchange – 113 North 2nd Street
Open Wed.-Sat. 10am – 5pm | Closed Sun. – Mon.
Cotton Exchange, a women’s specialty boutique, features a carefully curated collection of women’s clothing, accessories, and specialty gifts. You will find specialty brands like Jude Connally, Gretchen Scott, Barbour for Women, Mer-Sea, Finley Shirts, Crown Linen, Spartina and Susan Shaw Jewelry. Owner Lauren Field, a native of Baton Rouge, has a long family history of vacationing on the Gulf Coast in Pass Christian Isles. She studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Then, after graduating from LSU with a degree in fashion merchandising, she opened her first shop in St. Francisville, La. She returns to Coastal Mississippi with her second shop, bringing her favorite quality apparel lines with her. One visit and Cotton Exchange will be one of your favorite places to shop for beautiful clothes.
Ms. Mary’s Old Town Snoballs & Ice Cream -203B North 2nd St.
Open Wed.-Sun. | Hours vary
You expect to find delightful treats like ice cream, snoballs, and malts at Ms. Mary’s, but that is not all that is waiting for you at this old-fashioned, walk-up window establishment! There is a full lunch menu, including an extensive hot dog selection, for a satisfying meal any time of the day to be enjoyed at umbrella-topped picnic tables. A second location on Nicholson Avenue in Waveland also offers breakfast and indoor seating.