Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center

06/18/2026

The monthly live show Songs & Stories that happens at our neighboring city Ocean Springs is canceled tonight due to weather.

Due to weather conditions, we are unfortunately canceling tonight's "Songs & Stories". We will re-schedule Bob & Dave at a later date. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

06/14/2026

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06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Did you know that on June 15, 1969, Charlie Pride made his very first tv show appearance on the very first episode of Hee Haw? Charlie Pride is from Sledge, MS and was inducted into the MS Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. You can watch that very first episode of Hee Haw on YouTube.

HEE HAW - THE VERY FIRST EPISODE - June 15, 1969 - COMPLETE SHOW - Special Guests: Loretta Lynn & Charley Pride.With:Roy ClarkBuck OwensSheb Wooley (Ben Cold...

06/12/2026

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🎉🎂 DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION, DOUBLE THE FUN! 🇺🇸🎆

Join us for the City of Gautier's Big Birthday Bash as we celebrate two incredible milestones:

🎉 Gautier's 40th Birthday
🇺🇸 America's 250th Birthday

📅 July 2
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Gautier City Hall, 3330 Highway 90

Bring the whole family out for an evening of:
🍔 FREE Food
🎶 Music by DJ Rookie
🎈 Family-Friendly Activities
🥧 Pie-in-the-Face Fundraiser benefiting the Mayor's Youth Council

Let's come together as a community to celebrate our city, our nation, and everything that makes Gautier special. It's going to be an evening full of fun, laughter, and hometown pride!

🌿 Nature's Playground is turning 40, and you're invited to the party!

06/10/2026

You may not have heard yet, but on June 26 and 27th, a first time event is taking place over in an adjacent city. We'd love to have you join us later this month in Ocean Springs at the Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort for this inaugural event by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance and sponsors. Please visit msafestival.org for all the details and how to sign up. You do not have to be a songwriter to attend. This is a multi-fauceted event for the purpose of socializing, attending the Friday evening guitar pull and for the learning sessions on Saturday morning. The big event, the only ticketed event, is Saturday night, which features Delta blues artist extraordinaire Keith Johnson, great-nephew of Muddy Waters.

06/03/2026

MS Songwriters Hall of Fame member Bobbie Joe Gentry wrote one of the most memorable songs ever recorded. Read more about it here at this link from Delta Deep Roots

Reprinted from the Mississippi Tribune by Sid Salter Gentry has not given interviews, performed, or appeared publicly since her 1982 appearance at the

06/02/2026

🎬🍿 Join us for a FREE Outdoor Movie Night with the City of Gautier! 🍿🎬

Bring the whole family out for a fun evening under the stars as we watch IF on the big screen! ✨

📅 Friday, June 5th
🕗 Movie starts at 8:00 PM
📍 2715 Highway 90, Gautier, MS

✅ FREE Event
✅ FREE Popcorn
✅ Family Friendly Fun

Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite movie buddies! We can’t wait to see everyone there for a great night of community fun! 🎥🌙