Hilton Head Monthly November 2010 by Hilton Head Monthly

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Taste of the Season chefs create the perfect holiday meal

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INSIDE November 2010

Features

Special Sections

46 Taste of the Season chefs

COVER STORY 25 years of magic For the 25th consecutive year, the Hilton Head Dance Theatre ushers in the holiday season with “The Nutcracker.” A look at the theater’s history and legacy. By Amy Rigard NEWS A vision for the future The island’s mayoral candidates respond to the ideas and recommendations put forth by the Mayor’s Vision Task Force. LIFESTYLE Going slightly mad A new Bluffton boutique brings back a mad love for vintage looks, and the long-lost stories behind them. By Pam Gallagher Darius Rucker: Gone country Rucker, whose “other” band cut its musical teeth at long-lost spots such as the Old Post Office, has become South Carolina’s biggest-ever country music star, by a lot. You may now stop calling him Hootie. By Tim Donnelly

create the perfect holiday meal Three local kitchen masters create a custom holiday feast, one you can make at home, assuming you’re better at cooking than we are.

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At the Helm

Around Town

The Writer’s Circle The Greatest Generation, Part II By Diana Bosse

Things We Like Pumpkin ales, Harry Potter, late-night turkey sandwiches, video games and an oasis of fall in HHP.

Sound Off / Letters to the Editor

Consult The Experts DNR turkey hunting expert Charles Ruth. By Tim Donnelly

Social Spotlight

Mayor’s Goodbye By Hilton Head Island Mayor Tom Peeples

Entrepreneur CoastalStates Bank president Jim MacLeod. By Mark Kreuzweiser

The Money Report: Considering Roth IRAs. By Steven Weber

On The Move / Open For Business

Where To Eat

Home Discovery Look inside this casual oasis at the headwaters of the May River.

November Calendar

67 Perfect your home for the holidays Everything you need to prepare for those grueling (-ish) Lowcountry winters, from holiday decorating to winterizing to colorfully outfitting your garden and exterior.

114 Holiday must-haves

Entertaining, organizing and looking your best are on everyone’s mind, so we thought we’d lend a hand and suggest some ways to help you look and feel your best — in plenty of time for your season to be joyful.

118 There’s a cruise for that

Are you a fan of “Twilight?” Looking to drop a few pounds on the high seas? Interested in traveling with your favorite bands? There’s a cruise for that. By Marianna Barbrey

124 Bridal How will you say “I do?” By Robyn Passante 126 MVP Dr. Joe and Kaye Black. By David Jakubiak 128 Last Call By Marc Frey

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‘Nutcracker,’ Taste of the Season herald the holidays on Hilton Head

hat could be a better way to kick off the holiday season than celebrating the Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s silver anniversary? If you’ve been around here for a while, you probably have some history with this island institution. I remember taking my kids to see “The Nutcracker” when it was performed at Dunnagan’s Alley, before it moved to its home at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. And I remain impressed that even in hard times, the HHDT is still kicking and able to celebrate this very special anniversary (see page 42). “The Nutcracker” traditionally ushers in the holiday season on the island, but so does Taste of the Season, which returns for its 21st year in December (page 46). A tasty way to experience the cuisine of more than 35 in one convenient venue, this is one event that I never miss. To stay in a festive mood, check our huge Holiday Home Section (page 67). It’s early in the season, of course, but that

“Mad Men” fashion fever to the Lowcountry (page 35). And get an update on the local economic situation from CoastalStates Bank president Jim MacLeod (page 35). Finally, before the Nov. 2 elections, see what the mayoral candidates have to say about the Mayor’s Vision Task Force report (page 28). lori goodridge-cribb publisher means there’s plenty of time to get your home ready — inside and out — for your holiday guests. But there’s more than holidays on our minds this month: Check out Tim Donnelly’s great interview with Darius Rucker, ex-Hootie frontman turned country singer, about his Palmetto-themed sophomore record, “Charleston, SC, 1966” (page 44). Catch up with Dr. Joe and Kaye Black, this month’s MVPs, who are spearheading the 2010 United Way drive (page 126). Find out how a Bluffton vintage boutique is bringing

••• Finally, I want to say thanks to everyone who voted in our 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards. We’ve handed out these awards for awhile now, but I’m always amazed at the enthusiastic response we get every year. We’ll be announcing the winners in the December issue of Monthly, and we’ll be handing out the gold at our Reader’s Choice Awards party, to be held Dec. 9 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. It will definitely be a festive event — and give you a chance to meet and greet all our winners and 2010 MVPs. Enjoy the November Monthly — and do not forget to get out and vote! M

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contribUTING FACTORS: THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE MONTHLY

Bill Littell, who has photographed dancers from the Hilton Head Dance School for years, contributed this month’s cover photo of Hilton Head Dance Theatre student and “Nutcracker” dancer Brooke Bishop. Littell, an island photographer for 35 years, is co-owner of IWL Photography with his wife, Chris. “She has a great way with people, and is home behind the camera,” Bill says. IWL Photography is at 110 Arrow Road on Hilton Head, and can be reached at 843-785-6565 or at iwlphoto.com. (Brooke’s dress on the cover, incidentally, was created by Lara and Chris Garniewicz in honor of the HHDT’s 25th anniversary and will be part of the theater’s silent auction.)

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TERRI CAME TO THE LOWCOUNTRY AREA IN NOVEMBER OF 2009 WITH A PURPOSE...

...TO MAKE POWERHOUSE GYM A SUCCESS! And you can see that she is off to a good start! Powerhouse Gym ~ Hilton Head was just voted ROOKIE GYM OF THE YEAR out of over 300 Powerhouse Gyms in 20 Countries! What you don’t see is her experience as a woman. Terri also came to the lowcountry with a story...a story of a survivor! Terri Reiff, General Manager of Powerhouse Gym is a breast cancer survivor. Terri is as passionate about health and fitness as she is about making the gym a success! She believes that being dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising on a regular basis was instrumental in her victory against cancer! Terri has committed the gym to help the fight against breast cancer! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Powerhouse Gym is having its first “Save the Ta-Tas Tailgate Party”

October 30th 9 AM to 3 PM ~ $5 Donation in the Gym’s Parking Lot with Outdoor Zumba 10 & 11 AM & Outdoor Hip Hop 12:30 PM Cookout, Kids’ Zone, Prizes, Food & Fun for EVERYONE! Everything goes to breast cancer...AND STAYS LOCAL!!! Come see what the BUZZ is all about... EXPANSION COMING SOON!

There is a reason that Powerhouse Gym Family Fitness has been so successful since opening in January 2010!

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I THINGS TO DO / PEOPLE TO KNOW

music

The A&E network comes to the Hilton Head Health Institute, and not because it’s haunted.

Rolling Stone: “Allison’s leathery voice, sharp wit and jaunty piano improvisations remain remarkably undiminished.” Allison performs Dec. 3-4 at the Jazz Corner in the Village at Wexford.

Mose Allison’s very good year

In March, Mose Allison released his first album in 15 years, “The Way of the World,” and watched as warm reviews started coming in from venues such as Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Time and more. (The record scored a highly respectable 78 on the review aggregator site metacritic.com.) “(California-based label) Anti- has done more publicity than anybody on any record I’ve ever made, so I’ve been written about in a lot of places that don’t usually write about me,” Allison demurs. “I was surprised. I have fans everywhere, but not the mass audience, you know?” Allison, who performs about 100 shows a year, returns with bassist Ron Brendle on Dec. 3-4 for his traditional stop at the Jazz Corner at the Village at Wexford. “Sometimes I do tunes that I wrote 30 years ago, and people will think I just wrote them,” Allison said with a laugh. “I’ve been doing the same thing for 60 years.” Details: 843-842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com. Jeff Vrabel

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THAT’S HEAVY

A new A&E reality show — no, not the “Jersey Shore” kind — turns its cameras on the struggle for weight loss at the Hilton Head Health Institute. BY CHARLES EDWARDS

If the phrase “reality TV” conjures in your mind images of drunken “Jersey Shore” antics or “Survivor”style backstabbing, then you haven’t been watching A&E lately. The network has recently staked its claim to a new breed of reality show, one that aims to give its subjects healthier lives instead of just marginally more famous ones. It’s not about immunity challenges or intervention — it’s about treatment. To that end, A&E’s latest show, which carries the working title “I’m Heavy,” gives the chronically overweight a chance to undergo “I’m Heavy” is slated to treatment and shed the debut on the A&E network pounds once and for all. in January; six episodes And if you happen to will focus on the catch it when it debuts participants’ journey this January, you might on Hilton Head Island. notice some familiar scenery. That’s because for six months the show has been filming at the Hilton Head Health Institute on the island. “I cannot say enough about this facility,” said executive producer Troy Searer. “They have been a collaborator in every sense of the word. This show would not be anything without their professionalism.”

WHEN TO WATCH

For the show, producers selected twelve individuals who were struggling with their weight loss and filmed them — along with friends and family — extensively. Then they brought the show’s subjects out to Hilton Head for six months of treatment at HHHI. “For our staff, this production has been one where they truly ‘do what they do’ for all of our guests — help them learn exercise techniques, provide motivation, teach them nutritional skills, prepare delicious and healthy meals, discuss emotional reasons for eating, lend a shoulder to cry on and be someone to laugh with,” said HHHI president and CEO Robert Moore. “I’m Heavy” is produced for A&E by Searer’s company, the El Segundo, Calif.-based Tijuana Entertainment. The company first scouted the insti-

tute for a different project several years ago, and when A&E came looking for a show about weight loss, they knew exactly where to film — even though the location was farther away than they were used to. “Being this far from our home base provided some production challenges. It’s very difficult from a financial standpoint to keep crew here and to shoot here for such a long time, but to not do that was to not honestly follow process,” said Searer. To keep their cameras trained on the institute without flooding the island with crew, the producers kept a unit at the institute and rotated larger production units in and out. Still, the producers never thought twice about the cost involved with filming across the country. “To us it was about the quality of that institute, the success rate and the way they like to do business,” said Searer. With filming ready to wrap up and the show set to debut in January, Moore thinks “I’m Heavy” will have an impact on more than the institute alone. “Because our program incorporates the beauty and tranquility that is Hilton Head Island, ‘Heavy’ should provide nice exposure for Hilton Head Health as well as the island,” he said. M

I HAPPINESS AND CHEER The town of Hilton Head Island’s official Tree Lighting Festival takes place from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27 outside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and will feature face painting, crafts, holiday music, hot cocoa, as well as a performance from the cast of the Arts Center’s upcoming “Hello, Dolly!” and, of course, a visit from Santa himself. It’s free and open to the public. 843-686-3945.

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The Greatest Generation, Part II

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

BY DIANA BOSSE

here is a brave soldier with more battle experience than most of us will ever encounter. This particular member of the Greatest Generation may have served in World War II, but his toughest battle is being fought much later in life on American soil. It is a long, uphill struggle, served diligently and without complaint, despite the fact he knows this war cannot be won. Yet day after day, year after year, the commitment remains. In the service he was trained “to leave no man behind.” Once home, he vowed, “In sickness and in health, ‘til death do us part.” Both promises have been tested, but always prevail. There is little glory in his struggle, only occasional glimpses of hope. This time the enemy is not Hitler, but an adversary just as powerful and persistent. Our soldier will bear witness to the horrors of devastation, not of a country he loves, but of the woman he has loved for decades. As the disease invades like a relentless enemy, he digs trenches to protect his fallen

comrade. Once again this man of honor will lay down his life for others. Privately he will shed tears, but to family and friends he portrays a stoic front. He will deny the fear that grips his heart as the foe draws near. There is no alternative. Each night he stands watchful guard, listening attentively for cries of help in the dark. Every dawn brings new challenges. What mine will be tripped today? Following the somber tour of duty, this veteran will receive no parade, no medals, and no bronze statue for his courageous efforts. Despite his honorable discharge with deep wounds that will never heal, there will be no purple heart. Still he fights this battle tooth and nail, because in the end, it is his heart that is at stake. Like the many before him and the many after, this hero receives nothing more than our respect for a job well done. I salute the few, the proud, the caregiver. Bosse is an Ohio native and a part-time islander. She can be reached at dianabosse@aol.com.

I SUBMIT TO THE WRITERS CIRCLE Submit your own 500-word essay about life, the Lowcountry, or anything by e-mail at editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com. Creative topics are encouraged; advertisements, political op-eds and family photos not so much. All entries will pass through a Strict Evaluation Committee, which is whoever happens to be in the editor’s office at the time. We can’t publish everything, of course, but we will read everything, and we look forward to seeing what you come up with.

A wreath for every gravestone

Last year, Marine veteran Roy Havens and his wife, Cathy, learned about Wreaths Across America, a project that began with the laying of more than 5,000 wreaths by the Worcester Wreath company in Arlington National Cemetery in 1992. This December, Wreaths Across America will collaborate with local volunteers in every state to place 175,000 wreaths in 415 locations — and the Havenses hope to place a wreath on the graves of all 325 servicemen in Six Oaks Cemetery in Sea Pines at noon Dec. 11, the day Congress has officially established as Wreaths Across America Day. Their mission of “Remember, Honor and Teach” stresses the importance of honoring each fallen serviceman. Alison Griswold

HOW TO HELP Individuals and businesses interested in supporting Wreaths Across America can purchase wreaths for $15 each or three for $30. Donations are tax-deductible and should be made by Nov. 15. Donations can be sent to the organization, care of Roy Havens, at 67 Forrest Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928. Volunteers are also needed at noon Dec. 11 to assist with the placement of wreaths in Six Oaks Cemetery. Details: 843-671-3528 or e-mail dasroy64@ roadrunner.com. November 2010

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THINGS WE LIKE

In honor of what we islanders call fall, and what other people make fun of us for calling fall, Monthly writers and staffers select these favorite random Things About Autumn.

I THE RETURN OF PUMPKIN ALES We love Harry Potter, but it’s not really possible to drink pumpkin juice by the pitcherful, no matter how delicious it looks at Hogwarts. Luckily, fall brings the next best thing: pumpkin ales. With just the right hint of spices and hefty pumpkin hints, a good ale can be perfect for those first crisp nights, and for taking your mind off the (relatively) cold season ahead. Our favorites: Brooklyn Brewery Post Road Pumpkin and Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale, which the kids at Hogwarts aren’t even old enough to drink yet. TIM DONNELLY

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I LATENIGHT TURKEYBASED SNACKS Turkey day is good for bringing families together, but there’s nothing like that cold turkey sandwich at midnight to finish up a long day. Bonus: This year I get to eat one with my Grammy, who proudly (after toiling at the oven all afternoon) sits with a big smile on her face as she feasts. SHANNON QUIST

Oh, how true gamers love Thanksgiving — not for the delicious meals, the gathering loved ones, nor the holiday spirit. No, I’m talking about the release dates of the most anticipated video games of the year! So hold the mashed potatoes and pass me a heaping pile of “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” please. JEREMY SWARTZ

I AN OASIS OF FALL IN HHP Check out the sycamore trees lining the leisure paths on Seabrook Drive in Hilton Head Plantation: On an island where temperatures hover in the 80s and white pants are flaunted after Labor Day, autumn can briefly be found in this stretch of road where the leaves change, flutter to the ground and can be crunched on by flip flop-clad feet. ALISON GRISWOLD

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SOUNDOFF

Thoughts, comments, complaints and laurels: editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

Fort Walker, almost Dear Monthly, The folks at Port Royal Plantation were pleasantly surprised and pleased to see one of our historic sites used as the backdrop for your October mayoral candidates photoshoot and story. Unfortunately, the site was misidentified as Fort Walker — the photos were actually shot at our nearby Steam Gun historic site. Fort Walker, located about 300 yards to the south of the Steam Gun, was a hastily built Confederate earthen fort — one of three on Hilton Head — and after the 1861 Battle of Port Royal Sound was renamed Fort Welles by occupying Union forces. The Steam Gun dates to the Spanish-American War and was

completed in 1901. The Hilton Head gun site was one of only four such land-based gun emplacements in the U.S., and while known locally as the Steam Gun, it’s officially the Zalinski Pneumatic Dynamite Gun. The gun itself was sold for scrap in 1904, but its brick and concrete structures remain, as your photos show. In any event, we always enjoy seeing our Port Royal Plantation photographed or mentioned in your magazine. Will Dopp Parks & Historic Sites Committee

‘Conveducation’ at the Mall Dear Monthly, I read Marc Frey’s editorial in the October issue and his concerns

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MEET BUGSY WONDERDOG

on the mall, downtown and education. Pictured above is a little sketch for what might be a direction for The Mall at Shelter Cove: The Conveducation Civic Center, a one-stop shop for conventions, educational facilities, dining, town meetings — anything you like. The blue “open space” is where the roof has been removed. The Mall is, in effect, four separate wings. It is no longer one big empty box, but a re-faced downtown with an open square. Keep the faith! Amos Hummell Bluffton

A few things to know about Bugsy: He’s a local actor, TV host and author. He’s looking for a female who’s into long runs on the beach, Italian food and “Lassie” reruns. And he’s launching a blog about his two passions: having fun and helping charities. Check him out at hiltonhead monthly.com.

CONTACT MONTHLY Send your letters with your name, address and number to editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com, or mail to 52 New Orleans Road, Suite 300, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. We can also be reached at 843-842-6988.

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consult the experts

Q. Are turkeys native to South Carolina?

A. Oh yeah. The turkey is native to North America, and when the first Europeans came over they carried some back to Europe. Those turkeys became domestic. Later, when other Europeans came back and brought turkeys with them, they were surprised to see that turkeys were already here. It’s truly a North American bird. Q. Where can you hunt? Are you limited to preserves?

A. No, turkeys are found in all counties, depending on the habitat. If you flew over the state and jumped out of an airplane, you’d probably land fairly close to some turkeys. Unless there’s a local habitat issue, they’re widespread across the state.

Good turkey

hunting

For a lot of people, turkey hunting means surreptitiously slipping through the frozen-foods section at Publix to cut off the other shoppers. But real turkey hunting — the kind that involves waiting in the woods, making funny sounds and avoiding snakebites — is one of the oldest pastimes in the Palmetto State, one that has grown in the past two decades as the turkey population has rebounded. So what makes South Carolina’s turkey population such a gravy train for hunters? We asked Charles Ruth, turkey project supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. by tim donnelly

Q. Do people hunt them in the spring and save them for Thanksgiving?

A. Sure. Just harvest it in the spring, and either scald it and pluck it or simply pluck it and freeze it. Q. How do local turkeys taste?

A. They’re not nearly as fatty or as large as domestic birds, and their legs are often very, very tough and sinewy. These birds are flying and running a lot, so you’ve really got to work on (their legs and wings) to stew them down and make a good table product. They have a little more of what a lot of folks call a nuttier

flavor than a store-bought bird. I mean that in a good way. I guess that’s just the natural foods that they’re consuming. Q. What’s more fun to hunt, turkey or deer?

A. I probably lean more towards deer, but that said, turkey hunting is about the best thing going in the springtime. In the fall, most of your other species can be hunted. To me, it’s more of a challenge, simply because the deer operates on a 24-hour clock, while the turkey spends all of its night in the tree. Q. Where do you come down on the roasted vs. fried debate?

A: If somebody can do it properly, it’s a coin toss. A lot has to do with the preparation, the dressing of the bird. Any time you’re dealing with game meat, dressing can make or break it. But if you’re skilled at either traditional roasting or baking vs. the more nouveau frying, it will work either way. I’ve done them both ways and they’re equally as good. Q. Have you ever had a Tofurkey?

A. A what? Q. A Tofurkey. It’s the vegetarian turkey. They even make ones that look like turkeys now.

A: No, I have not. That’s the first I’ve ever heard of it, but I’m not opposed to it. I’m pretty open-minded when it comes to eating. M

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More than 100 bicyclists participated in the 20-mile route at the Pedal 4 Kids event, held in late September around the parks and pathways of Hilton Head Island. More than 200 took the other options, which included a 40-mile route, a 10-mile route and a Family Fun Ride.

From left, Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island board members Joseph Mitchell and Dr. Emory Campbell with award-winning artist Amiri Farris at “A Night at the Juke Joint,” a fundraiser held Oct. 2 at Simmons Fish Camp on Broad Creek. Over 150 guests cut a rug to the sounds of Motown, thanks to DJ Joe Green.

From left, Joe Cain and Frank Soule of the Island Rec Center receive a $3,000 check from Chris Tassone and John Alagna of the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head.

The16th annual Fish With Friends — in which special-needs adults and children from the area are taken fishing and treated to a cookout and performance by Lollipop the Clown afterwards — was held in early October at the Hilton Head Boathouse Marina and the Skull Creek Boathouse.

Area Lions Clubs partnered with four local ophthalmology practices — Affiliated Retina Consultants, Bishop Eye Associates, Low Country Eye and Palmetto Eye Specialists — for the inaugural Camp Leo golf tournament, which raised more thamarn $6,000 for the annual summer camp for sight-impaired children in South Carolina. From left, Trey Bishop, MD, Camp Leo board member Henry Massey and Mark Goulas, MD. The doctors were co-sponsors of the event, along with the Lions Club.

The Commodore’s Ball is the highlight of the prestigious South Carolina Yacht Club’s social calendar. At left: Commodore Ed and Eileen Forrest; club founders Leslie and JR Richardson; and Vice Commodore Dudley and Rita King. Below: Anuska and Marc Frey.

From left, Anton Campanella (author of “The Gullah Mailman”), Pierre McGowan (author of “The Tales of the Barrier Islands”) and Pat Conroy at the Fripp Island 50th anniversary party, held Oct. 10 at Fairidge. 22

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monthly election special

mayor’s goodbye

Proud to have served as your mayor

hen I was reelected mayor in 2005, only 13 percent of registered voters turned out to the polls. I was gratified to be re-elected to a fourth term, but disappointed in the low turnout. Perhaps, I thought, it was because the election didn’t coincide with general or midterm elections, so people were less motivated. While I understand that can be the case when national issues and candidates aren’t on the ballot, I think we can do better. National issues are important, but aren’t the issues in your backyard important on a different level? Please vote Nov. 2.

know that elected officials tend to list their accomplishments upon leaving office, but I find that to be self-serving. All the accomplishMAYOR ments over the TOM PEEPLES past 15 years as your mayor have resulted not from a single person; rather, they are the result of a strategic-minded and hard-working council, professional staff and supportive residents. I’ve always maintained that the success of our town is dependent

All the accomplishments over the past 15 years as your mayor have resulted not from a single person; rather, they are the result of a strategic-minded and hard-working council, professional staff and supportive residents. This will be my last column as mayor of our great town, and I appreciate Monthly publishing my columns for the past 11 years. I

not on its local government but its residents, non-profit organizations and businesses. Since the island incorporated in 1983, it has gradu-

ally matured and achieved many of the objectives of incorporation. If we are to continue to achieve great things we must evolve, but we must do so in a strategic, well-planned manner. The next mayor and council inherit a fiscally responsible operation managed by one of the best town managers in the state. I wish the next council the best. Being your mayor has been an honor. As I’ve traveled around the state and country, I’ve found that everyone knew about our beautiful island. Residents have much to be proud of, and we all know how blessed we are to live here. It seems a cliché to say it was a privilege to be your mayor, but I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I’ve lived here most of my life, and will remain committed to the island I love. Finally, nothing I have accomplished would have happened without the love and support of my wife, Mary Ann. Her unwavering support and counsel to me will be forever appreciated. M

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VisionS for the future JIM COLLETT THE CORPORATE PLANNER

TOM CREWS THE ARCHITECT

Many businesses have left Hilton Head over the past decade. What role can the Town of Hilton Head Island play to reverse this trend? Should the Town establish its own economic development entity, identify business well-suited to the island and take steps to create an environment attractive to those businesses?

I have made attracting the “mobile work force” one of the main points of my campaign. I think much of our island’s future economic health is tied to our ability to do that. I also think we need to work on some of the barriers to economic development. I have often said that we need to dramatically improve cell phone service. I think that should be our top priority.

The town should establish an official economic development program that fosters a spirit of cooperation between the public and private sector to promote, advocate and facilitate development of business opportunities. This could involve the establishment of a town economic development entity or an integrated approach with existing economic development groups.

Hilton Head has a longstanding tradition of environmental preservation, but is not truly “green” by today’s standards. What green and sustainable practices could Hilton Head implement?

Stormwater capture and reuse is a good place to start. We need to encourage our gated communities to allow more use of solar panels and the recycling of waste water. Perhaps most importantly, we need a townwide recycling program.

I recommend that we reinforce the island’s legacy of environmental stewardship. Near-term efforts should include adopting the International Green Building Code, encourage LEED-inspired design practices in renovations and redevelopment and develop a consensus for island-wide recycling.

It would be an interesting challenge for an architect to design a building that could be both a convention venue and a performing arts center. I think there are a number of opportunities for what I would call educational tourism. Combine that with ecotourism and an increased appeal to snowbirds, and we have some real opportunities to broaden our visitor base.

I recommend that we reinforce and promote our heritage and what makes Hilton Head Island unique. Near-term efforts should focus on evaluating marketing dollars, creating a hospitality culture, prioritizing beach renourishment projects and securing the future of the Heritage.

The town should be actively involved in seeking large-scale developers who have done these projects elsewhere. I don’t think Coligny will be the center that Shelter Cove could be, but it could be improved. The town should be working to help with its revitalization.

Yes. I recommend that we develop and formalize an infrastructure revitalization strategy that includes focusing the Planning Commission on revitalization, targeting revitalization areas in the TIF district and coordinating public and private involvement.

Hilton Head has the potential to extend visitation numbers during the offseason by enhancing the island’s business and convention tourism sector. Some have said that we need larger meeting, convention and/or performing arts facilities to enhance such opportunities. What steps should we take to strengthen our hospitality industry?

The Mall at Shelter Cove could be reconfigured as one of the Town’s village centers. Should the Town play a leadership role and work with private-sector entities to determine how village centers such as the The Mall at Shelter Cove and Coligny Plaza area be configured?

BILL FERGUSON THE CONTRARIAN

Mr. Ferguson declined to answer the questions, arguing that the Task Force report is not official and has not been adopted by Town Council.

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Last month, Monthly asked the seven mayoral candidates to respond to an e-mail Q&A about 10 diverse issues facing our island. This month, we sent a second round of questions, but grounded them in the findings of the Mayor’s Vision Task Force. The candidates’ responses are excerpted below, but as before, their full answers and opinions are available online at hiltonheadmonthly.com/news/mayor-race, and we encourage you to go online.

DREW LAUGHLIN THE LAWYER

ED McCULLOUGH THE SHOWMAN

DAVE MYERS

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JOHN safay

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Yes. The town should establish an entity to promote development that would identify businesses suited to the island, create an environment attractive to them and actively recruit them. The first step is to make economic development a policy imperative. We must undertake a review and revision of our ordinances and procedures. I believe our current ordinances reinforce an impression that we are not business-friendly.

Elect a mayor who has the courage to rewrite the Land Management Ordinance so that it protects our environment, protects our retiree community, protects our quality of life, is flexible and user-friendly and supports redevelopment and diversity. Elect a mayor who has a proven track record as a leader who will completely recreate town hall culture and lead it to become a customer service team of motivated professionals.

The town and its policies were instrumental in businesses leaving the island in the last decade. Restrictive ordinances, license fees and taxes based on revenue created an atmosphere not conducive to generating a profit large enough to support their existence on the island. The best plan for government to reverse this trend is to get out of the way. The town needs to be less involved with the affairs of small business, not more.

Unbelievably, there are residents and candidates advocating we change our zoning laws and environmental regulations to accommodate off-island style growth. I will never be one of them. That said, I am in favor of progress and preservation, which I do not feel are incompatible.

Adopt a comprehensive recycling program. Conduct energy audits of all town buildings. Continue efforts to reduce quantity of water drawn from aquifers. Continue efforts to improve drainage. Establish sustainability policy with specific targets or benchmarks. Appoint a citizens committee, commission or task force dedicated to sustainable practices.

As mayor I will bring a successful farmers market to Hilton Head. I support initiatives such as the Green Building Council of the Home Builders Association. I support instituting an islandwide recycling program that is built on the free market, maintains competition and doesn’t put local small business haulers out of business.

While I know a lot of people in the area indicate that Hilton Head Island is one of the least “green” places they have ever been in, when I walk out of my house every day I see the most natural place I have ever lived in. There is always room for improvement. but the town’s role should be minimal.

I am astonished that after nearly two years of public meetings and unanimous votes that some Town Council members and political candidates are having second thoughts about recycling. Hopefully by the time this is published, the program will have been approved.

I have a concern that a large meeting, convention or performing arts facility would be underutilized and would require more support than we can provide. I believe we must find a way to increase support for promotion and marketing.

Yes, we need larger meeting space. Yes, we need larger convention space. Yes, we need larger performing arts space. But we must evaluate every project from a businessperson’s perspective and look at it in terms of a return on investment.

The need for a “larger meeting, convention and/or performing arts facility” has not been demonstrated as far as I can tell and I don’t believe in the “if you build it, they will come” philosophy. I’ll have to take a wait-and-see approach.

As mayor, I will propose the town increase our accommodations tax rate by 1%, which will raise an additional $1.2 million, which should be used for island marketing. This tax is not paid by residents, but by tourists.

The future of the mall site depends working cooperatively with a private developer who will make the investment to redevelop the site. We need to identify how we would like to see the site redeveloped, seek appropriate development partners and work with them to create a quality product. We must recognize the need for private investment to be profitable, and we must be willing to be flexible where appropriate.

The owners of The Mall are rumored to be in consideration of a new plan being extolled by members of Town Council that “will cut the mall in half and make it outdoor instead of indoor.” This non-visionary, Band-Aid approach is not good enough. The mall can become a vibrant village in the heart of Hilton Head. It is not an impossible dream. We simply need a mayor who has the boldness to dream it and the business ability to get it done.

The town’s role in encouraging the development of the mall and Coligny Plaza should be limited to assisting with the proper permits and possibly granting limitedterm tax breaks to potential new businesses moving to the area. With the tight town budget and the promise that the budget will get even tighter with the lower reassessment of properties on the island, any large monetary assistance from the town would be reckless.

The mall is private property and the town simply cannot pass a magic wand over it and change it into anything it wants. The good news is that the mall owner has partnered with another well-funded developer and plans are being made to re-develop the existing space. Nothing is definite but all preliminary plans include redesigning the mall into a more contemporary open mall.

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The pendulum swing of housing finance How do we get things back on track? CoastalStates Bank chief Jim MacLeod says the answer is in continued government backing and increased lending oversight. By mark kreuzweiser • PHOTO BY rob kaufman

W MACLEOD’S BIO From June 1982 to February 2004, MacLeod held various positions at the Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. in Atlanta and Milwaukee, including southeast director, north central director and national director. He has a bachelor of science degree in economics from the University of Tampa and a dual master’s in real estate, urban affairs, and city planning from Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a trustee of the University of Tampa (Fla.); the Allianz Funds, an assets management firm in New York; and the Hilton Head Preparatory School. He also is a board director for Sykes Enterprises, an international customer contact management company in Tampa. 32

With a housing, mortgage and finance crisis still gripping the country and the national economic fabric in tatters, it’s time for a return to less conservative lending, an equilibrium in residential financing and an abandoning of fear, says CoastalStates Bank President and COO James S. MacLeod. Fresh from a housing financing summit in Washington, D.C., MacLeod is full of ideas and determination to get nation back on its feet. But, he cautions, “it’s probably going to be another year or year and a half to get the fear out of the market.” A native of New Jersey, MacLeod, 62, lives in Sea Pines, and plans to retire here. “Hilton Head is one of those special places you discover when you visit, and you never want to leave,” he says. When he came to Hilton Head, MacLeod saw a need for a community bank. And after retiring “for what seemed like one day” from a long career with Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp., he founded CoastalStates Bank with his friend Randy Dolyniuk in 2004. (Dolyniuk is chairman and CEO of CoastalStates Bank, and MacLeod is president and COO.) “We started with one branch,

in this building (at 5 Bow Circle on Hilton Head’s south end), and we just waited, hoping someone would walk in the door.” Today, the bank has four branches, and $420 million in assets. “We went in with the philosophy that we provide good, solid local-based customer service with a knowledge and understanding of the community’s needs and desires,” MacLeod said. “This way of doing business has been incredibly well-received.” With a work and education background in real estate financing, credit, planning and consulting, MacLeod’s chief love is helping people achieve their dreams of owning a home. He earned a master’s degrees in real estate and urban affairs and city planning from Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. But with the advent of one of the worst financial and housing collapses in the county’s history, MacLeod realized that the government and private institutions and programs were under severe threat of disastrous default. On Aug. 17, he joined 200 other housing and financial experts from government and the private sector in Washington for the

U.S. Department of Treasuryand Department of Housing and Urban Development-hosted Conference on the Future of Housing Finance. At the center of the debates was something near to MacLeod’s heart: the participation and influence of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in America’s housing markets. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are publicly traded, governmentsponsored enterprises chartered by Congress to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the U.S. housing and mortgage markets, and MacLeod believes they are essential in the viability of the housing industry. “What brought us out of the Great Depression was housing, and since the 1930s there have been all kinds of government policies and programs to encourage the housing market,” he said. “Real estate is still slow, and a restructuring is needed.” One such reformation may be our ways of thinking. “Is it a goal, as it once was, that every American own a home?” he asks. “Maybe that’s not right. Renting should not be a stigma.” Whereas it has been thought that 70 to 75 percent of Americans should be able to own a home, “per-

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haps a more realistic percentage is between 60 and 70 percent.” And while MacLeod is a firm believer in private sector initiative (“I was a big fan of Reagan”) he believes that a return to healthy and sane housing markets depends mightily upon government backing, support and leadership. “No one wants the taxpayer to be left holding the bag, but the size of the housing market is so big that it requires some kind of government involvement. And if we do make changes in the way the government participates in residential financing, we must decide how to handle the transition.” Housing finance and mortgage crises come in cycles, and MacLeod said the current unsavory situation “will sort itself out. Credit standards are stricter, but “don’t ask, don’t tell mortgage loans” are long gone, he said. “But, I’d hate to see us go too far on credit restrictions,” he added. “I think the pendulum has swung too far, and mortgage loans are too difficult to make. Lenders lend; that’s what we do. We need to find equilibrium. When we put people in their own homes, we must help them stay in their homes; losing a home is as devastating as a loss in the family or a divorce.” Despite the housing markets’ and financial collapses’ shattering effects on the country’s confidence, MacLeod remains optimistic: He sees the pain local families and single people — many who are first-time homeowners — are going through and tries to look at the positive angles. “You must consider that though your home’s value has gone down, maybe from $200,000 to $120,000, you still are getting the utility value out of it. You still live there. And its value will return.” M

“I think the pendulum has swung too far, and mortgage loans are too difficult to make. Lenders lend; that’s what we do. We need to find equilibrium.”

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Considering Roth IRA conversions

s of 2010, the $100,000 modified adjusted gross income limit for conversion of IRAs to Roth IRAs has been waived. This presents an opportunity for thousands of investors whose income made them ineligible for Roth conversions in the past. In addition, the taxable income resulting from a Roth conversion (in 2010 only) can be spread out over two tax years. Half of the income can be recognized in tax year 2011, due by April 15, 2012 (or Oct. 15 with extensions), and the other half can be recognized in 2012, due April 15, 2013 (or Oct. 15 with extensions). Alternatively, the income can be recognized in 2010, the year of conversion. Why consider converting? Well, the advantages of a Roth IRA can be compelling. The Roth is funded with after-tax dollars, and all future

growth and income, subject to a five-year holding period, can be withdrawn completely tax-free. Roth IRAs are not subject to required minimum distributions at age 70 1/2, and a spousal beneficiary can take over a Roth IRA, make it their own and allow it to continue to compound. Distributions are required only after a non-spousal beneficiary inherits the account. A Roth IRA can provide a multigenerational shelter from taxes, no matter how high tax rates might rise in the future. Still, Roth conversions don’t make sense for everyone. For instance, additional income resulting from a Roth conversion may increase the taxable portionof yourSocialSecurity,andmay lower or eliminate your ability to make use of certain income-related itemized deductions in 2011 and beyond. Here are some guidelines.

BY STEVEN WEBER

Consider your present and future tax rate. If you think your tax rate will fall significantly, you may be better off leaving your IRA alone and paying taxes on the money as you withdraw it. If your future tax rate (or that of the beneficiary) will be higher, then conversion may make more sense. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you will have to withdraw your required minimum distribution before you convert any of your IRA funds to a Roth. You cannot convert your required minimum distribution. How will you pay the additional conversion related tax? A conversion probably won’t make sense unless you have money outside your IRAs to pay the tax bill. If you withdraw from the IRA to pay the tax, you’ll be taxed on the withdrawals and may also be subject to a 10% penalty if you’re under 59 1/2.

Time is a critical factor. Will you need to use the money in your IRA during your lifetime? In general, the longer you have until you (or your children or grandchildren) plan to withdraw your earnings tax-free from the Roth, the better the numbers will look. But as with any decision, be sure to consult with your tax professional and investment advisor, to be sure a Roth conversion is appropriate. Steven Weber is the registered investment advisor of the Bedminster Group, a fee-only advisor providing investment and financial counsel in the Lowcountry since 1997. The information herein was obtained from sources considered reliable. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those from any other source.

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On the Facebook page for her store, Madhouse Vintage, Caroline Noble sends out regular pop quizzes to her style-obsessed followers. “Tell me who you think wore this and when?” Noble asks about a 1970sera cotton sun dress, a full-length, sleeveless pink-and-green daisy print number with an empire waist (tied with a pink ribbon) and a scoop neckline. Its label reads: “The Daisy Pot – Honolulu.” Some of Noble’s hundreds of followers begin to weigh in, guessing Elizabeth Taylor or Doris Day. But before too long, island resident Lindy Ellison Russell, wife of entertainer Gregg Russell and co-founder of Hilton Head Heroes, posts that she once owned the dress — and wore it to a Jimmy Buffett concert in Miami. Just like that, a Madhouse Vintage vignette is born. “Each piece has a story to tell from its past life,” Noble says about the vintage collectibles she purchases (mostly from eBay and Etsy) for her shop on the corner of Calhoun and Lawton streets in Bluffton. Inspired by such fashion icons as Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and even Barbie, Noble opened her store in September to showcase ‘50s, ’60s and ’70s vintage clothing and accessories, most of which have never been worn and remain in mint condition. It is Noble’s first stateside business venture after moving to Long Cove five years ago from Spain with her husband, Peter, and their children, Eden, 11, and Maddy, 9. “What makes perfect sense in times of uncertainty is the ability to reinvent yourself,” she says. Noble’s passion for collecting and archiving vintage wear was sparked during her childhood in Brighton, England, where she was ferried to auctions and estate sales by a mother who dealt in antiques. She drifted away from it for years, but after stepping up last spring 36

to costume the Hilton Head Preparatory School’s production of “Grease,” found she missed the thrill of the hunt. These days, most of her buying is done online, though she insists that “I know what I’m looking at.” She credits “Mad Men,” the stylish AMC ad-agency drama set in ’60s New York, for re-igniting interest in dresses.

On the racks in her store, Noble pointed out shirtwaist dresses with nipped waists and full skirts and sexy cocktail dresses in silky fabrics, pieces that could come straight out of the show’s costume design. “Everything back then was about the foundation,” said Noble. “It was a tight girdle that gave them that hourglass, wiggle shape.”

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Dresses at Madhouse Vintage range from about $50 to $300; a majority were made in America. The quality — full linings and hand finishing — reflects an American fashion heyday in which big cities and small towns alike sported fine women’s dress shops. Noble admits that “Mad Men” mania has affected the price of well-preserved pieces from the late ’50s and early ’60s. But, she says, it’s also affected fashion, in that designs from that era tend to appeal to women with a lot of confidence in their own style. “It’s not a statement of rebellion like ’60s hippie or ’70s punk was,” Noble said. “When you wear it, you’re making a statement almost to yourself. It’s about the power of the dress. Who’s to know whether it’s vintage?” M

PREP’S ‘LITTLE’ HOMAGE TO THE ’50S Caroline Noble is applying her sense of vintage design to the Hilton Head Preparatory School’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” this month at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. Working with co-designer Kelly Hart and Prep’s performing arts director, Benjamin Wolfe, Noble will provide authentic costumes for the musical about a hapless florist shop worker raising a plant that feeds on human blood. The show’s throwback Taylor Calamar i, Billy Best and Alli Kenneweg When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 soundtrack — a lot of and 6; 2 p.m. Nov. 7 early ’60s rock n’ roll, Where: Hilton Head doo-wop and Motown — features production numbers performed by a trio Island High School’s of characters named Crystal, Chiffon and Ronnette. “I’m thinking of putting Visual and Performing Arts them in green cocktail dresses with a sort of ‘Dreamgirls’ look to them,” said Center, 70 Wilborn Rd., Noble. Hilton Head Wolfe, who worked with Noble on Prep’s production of “Grease” last Tickets: $15 for adults, spring, said Noble works in a “character-driven manner” when selecting $10 for students and costumes. “I remember sitting in the rehearsal studio for what seemed like children hours,” said Wolfe, “as she methodically laid out vintage prom dresses in More: 843-671-2286, every area of the stage to set the color palette for one particular scene.” www.hhprep.org Pam Gallagher

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HIRES / PROMOTIONS Debbie Gibbens, RN, has been

named to the community relations team at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Gibbens’ medical background includes emergency/ trauma nursing and critical care transport. She is also certified in memory impairment. At Hospice Care, her roles will include community outreach, education and fundraising. 843-706-2296. www. hospicecarelc.org Paige Cope has been named Spa

Manager at Hampton Lake. Cope is an experienced aesthetician with more than 11 years in the spa industry. 843-836-5253. www.hamptonlake.com CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. has announced the addition of Ray Quinlan, Jim Hodges and Lee McCollum to its board of directors and the hiring of Charlie Christy as chief financial officer. www.coastalstatesbank.com Donna D’Ambola has joined

Del Webb Communities, builder of Sun City Hilton Head and The Haven at New Riverside, as a sales consultant. D’Ambola is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors

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and can be reached at the Sun City sales office at 138 King’s Creek Drive, Bluffton, by phone at 843-706-8518 or by e-mail at donna.d’ambola@delwebb.com.

will assist the club with tournament operations, group and individual instruction, golf shop management and outside services. 866-683-2829. www.dataw.com

Gary Davis has joined Colleton

Lila Konecny, formerly of Data Publishing and the marketing group of Hargray Communications, has moved to Hargray’s Buck Island Road office as their new customer account manager. She can be reached at 843-706-1855 or by e-mailing lila.konecny@htc.hargray.com.

River Plantation Club as marketing agent. Davis will facilitate property sales within Colleton River for other realtors. www.colletonriverclub.com Koll Farman has been hired as an assistant golf professional at the Dataw Island Club. Farman is a Class A PGA professional and

Keith Kline has joined Harbour

Drabik joins staff of Bishop Eye Associates Dr. Carole Drabik has joined the staff of

Bishop Eye Associates, 224 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head. A graduate of the University of Vermont, Dr. Drabik received her doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, where she graduated cum laude. Drabik recently practiced at the Lankenau Hospital, the Low Vision Service of The Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and an ophthalmology practice in Massachusetts. Her specialties included geriatrics, low vision and vision rehabilitation, as well as cataracts, glaucoma and retinal eye care. Dr. Drabik can be reached at 843-689-3937.

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Health Insurance Solutions. A Hilton Head resident for the past 10 years, Kline is a licensed agent who works with businesses and individuals. 843-671-9200. www.hhisolutions.com Trish Heck has been hired as a client services associate at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., 23-B Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 843-842-0580. Richard Crose has joined Coastal Plains Insurance as an insurance producer. Coastal Plains Insurance is located at 15 Bow Circle, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-7733.

Fringe, an Aveda Concept Salon, has promoted Jaime Braymiller to a senior stylist. Braymiller specializes in advanced hair, color hair design and avant garde special event hair. 843-785-7400

AWARDS, GRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS Kelly Brock of AAA Carolinas in Bluffton has earned her designation as a Certified Luxury Travel Specialist from the Travel Institute. Brock was also voted

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No. 1 travel counselor in the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton area in a recent Bluffton Today poll. The Town of Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue has received a $2,000 fire prevention grant from FM Global, whose representatives presented the award to Fire Marshal Joheida Fister at Town Hall in September. The award will be used to purchase smoke alarms for Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue’s community smoke alarm program. PTR CEO Dan Santorum received the International Tennis Federation’s Service to the Game Award at the ITF’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., and the USTA annual meeting in New York City. The award is given to those who have rendered long and distinguished service to the game of tennis.

The Rotary Club of Bluffton has presented a $1,500 check to Bluffton Self Help board of directors president Peter Bromley, executive director Jenny Haney and members Tony Ciervo and Tray Hunter. The club also presented a certificate and a $50 savings bond to their September Student of the Month, Alaina Shapiro, a fifth-grader in Linda Claus’ class at Michael C. Riley Elementary School. 843-815-2277. www.blufftonrotary.org The Bluffton High School Interact Club has made a $650 donation to Heroes on Horseback. The club raised the money by sponsoring a spring flag football tournament at Bluffton High School. The Interact Club has also submitted its application for Rotary International’s 2010-2011 Presidential Citation award. 843815-2277. www.blufftonrotary.org

The Technical College of the Lowcountry has been awarded a $250,000 grant from U.S. Department of Education to improve science laboratory spaces to help increase enrollment of African-American students. This one-year grant will enable TCL to convert an existing classroom to a science lab. www. tcl.edu Hope Haven of the Lowcountry has received funding from the Violence Against Women Act program for a Sexual Assault Outreach Specialist. The new staff member will be responsible for providing education and outreach about a change in the South Carolina law regarding adults reporting sexual assault and rape to law enforcement agencies, hospital personnel and the public in the 14th Judicial Circuit.

Wendy Walls, director of busi-

ness and community relations for the Technical College of the Lowcountry, was recently named to Leadership South Carolina. The program, which is supported by Clemson University’s Institute for Economic and Community Development at the Sandhill Research and Education Center, was established in 1979 to provide South Carolinians an opportunity to advance their leadership skills while broadening their understanding of local issues. SouthArt, Inc. won three awards at the National Convention of the Souvenir Wholesale Distributors Association in Las Vegas. The group took first place for its 2011 Hilton Head Island calendar, and additional awards for two separate postcards. M

open for business Inner Peace Massage

has opened an expanded facility at the Promenade in Bluffton. Owner Heidi B. Johnson, LMT, is a master’s level medical massage practitioner who specializes in bodymind connection therapies. Her staff includes deep tissue specialist Diana Anzivino, LMT, and Kim Pearson, LMT, who specializes in reflexology. Services are available seven days a week by appointment only. 843-368-8854. www.innerpeace-massage.com The Palmetto Animal League’s new adoption center will open Oct. 30 in the Riverwalk Business Park in Okatie. The group is in need of cleaning, office and pet supplies. Those interested in donating can call executive director Amy Campanini at 843-

227-2691 or e-mail director@palmettoanimal league.org. Hilton Head Volkswagen has opened in the New River Auto Mall on U.S. 278 in Bluffton. www.newriverautomall.com Island Respiratory Care, Inc., a durable medical equipment company, has opened at 140 Beach City Road on Hilton Head. IRC will provide services such as oxygen and sleep therapy and carries an assortment of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, canes, crutches and hospital beds. 843-6811949. Linda Hopkins has opened Lifescapes Coaching, which specializes in women’s weight loss, body image and self-esteem. 843-686-5958. www.lifescapescoaching.com

ARC Innovations LLC, a sales and

marketing company that aims to connects people and products, has launched on Hilton Head Island. The company is comprised of, from left, Randy Ferree, Andrew Hazel and Chris Schembra. arcinnovationsllc.com

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25 years of Magic

The Hilton Head Dance Theatre celebrates its anniversary the old-fashioned way: By staging a locals-filled “Nutcracker” to usher in the holiday season. BY AMY RIGARD Archival PHOTOS COURTESy THE HILTON HEAD DANCE THEATRE

alk into the lobby of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina during the run of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker,” and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into The Land of Sweets, the world dreamed up in Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. “The Nutcracker” has long served as the unofficial start to the island’s holiday season thanks to the work of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, a nonprofit organization marking its 25th year of fostering an interest in dance as an art form. “The HHDT has evolved from the intimate Dunnagan’s Alley stage to the beautiful Arts Center stage,” said Kelly Ogden, a former president on the board of the HHDT. “The student dancers have danced roles that some career dancers will only dream of.” The theater is part of the Hilton Head Dance School, which opened in May of 1985 with 17 students and has grown to include 300 students between the ages 3 to 18, making it one of the largest youth organizations in the area. The school’s board members and representatives credit that longevity to one thing: community support. “The hours that volunteers have spent producing four shows every year are astounding,” Ogden said. “This involves everything from making the costumes to running the set changes, creating the advertising and marketing and loading the sets in and out of the theaters. It goes on and on.” Ogden, whose two daughters have performed in Hilton Head Dance School productions, said she was pleasantly surprised to find the school upon her family’s relocation from Chicago in 1994. When her oldest daughter performed in the full-length ballet “Sleeping Beauty” the following year, Ogden found herself amazed at the quality of the talent, sets and costumes. “Being involved with many organizations in Chicago and Milwaukee, I was blown away by the group of volunteer men and women who made this production possible,” she said.

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In productions featuring Dance School students, the HHDT — the only local dance organization that performs classical ballets with professional guest artists — covers all expenses not directly related to instruction or rehearsal, which include costumes, sets, facility rental, publicity, printing and fees for guest artists and technical staff. ••• But how does such a nonprofit thrive in a time when so many other arts organizations have suffered? Smith credits not only the community but also the dedication of the dancers and instructors, many of whom have been with the Dance School since the beginning. There’s also a bit of old-fashioned community support. The HHDT raises money at each of the Dance School’s performances by holding a silent auction and boutique featuring handmade and specialty items. The theater hosts “Tea For Tutu,” an annual tutu fashion show that showcases Karena Brock-Carlyle’s old dance costumes, tutus from Dance School performances and fashions from

local merchants. And the group’s biggest fundraiser is its membership drive, which is held from the beginning of the school year through “The Nutcracker.” Sometimes, good news happens too: The HHDT recently received a charitable estate gift of more than $500,000, which will be used to offset operating and building costs. “But in addition to monetary contributions, one of the biggest contributions they benefit from is time,” said Kelly Smith, who served as president of the HHDT for the past two years, “The HHDT is one of the few local organizations with an all-volunteer board of directors. The board of directors consists of 16 local residents, some of whom have served on the board for more than 10 or 15 years.” It’s that kind of longevity that helps the HHDT look forward to another 25 years and beyond. “It is so important to continue support of the arts,” said Mary Coleman, a past president of HHDT. “Especially in difficult times, it is important to nourish the soul with beauty.” M

THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘the nutcracker’ • “The Nutcracker,” returns at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 10-13 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 13-14 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The production will feature all of the Hilton Head Dance School’s nearly 300 students, as well as returning guest professionals Peter Kozak, formerly of the Joffrey Ballet, and Daniel May, formerly with Atlanta Ballet. The role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be shared by Mackenzie Ogden, Ella Cuda and Caroline Santorum. The Dew Drop Fairy will be performed by Lane Allen. Tickets are $31 for adults and $23 for those 18 and under. 843-842-2787. hhdt.org • The HHDT will host a black-tie gala to commemorate its 25th year and honor Karena Brock-Carlyle and John Carlyle, the husbandand-wife duo who serve as artistic directors for the HHDT and instructors in the Dance School, on Nov. 5 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The evening will include a performance from guest artists of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and a unique version of “The Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets” choreographed by John Carlyle. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by calling 843842-2787 or going to artshhi.org.

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I music

“When I play Hootie songs, I see some people who have no idea what I’m playing.”

DARIUS RUCKER

has become South Carolina’s biggest-ever country music star. You may now stop calling him Hootie. Q&A BY TIM DONNELLY

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Veterans of the local music scene

talk about a time, 20 or so years ago, when it was still possible to hit local bars like the Old Post Office and see bands on the brink of national fame. At the time Hilton Head played host to a good number of future stars, including Duncan Sheik and Edwin McCain, but nobody blew up nearly like the University of South Carolina classmates in Hootie and the Blowfish — which you already know if you ever left your house in 1994-95. Popular music marched on, of course, but Hootie stuck around, dropping occasional records, returning to Hilton Head for big local gigs at Honey Horn and Sea Pines and generally maintaining a career of consistent, unsurprising solidity. The surprise, when it came, was a good one. In 2008, pretty much out of nowhere, Hootie singer Darius Rucker released his debut solo country record, “Learn to Live,” on the Capitol Nashville label. Haters chuckled, but the single “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” speedily reached the top of the country charts, making Rucker the first solo AfricanAmerican artist to chart a No. 1 country hit since Charley Pride in 1983 — which is why, these days, you don’t find Rucker having a beer and feeling sorry for himself. This month, Rucker releases his second solo country album, the hometown love note “Charleston, SC, 1966.” We caught up with him on tour to talk about old times, check in on Hootie’s 25th anniversary and attempt to instigate a rivalry with Stephen Colbert. Q. What are your first memories of Hilton Head?

music at the time. Q. Are the fans coming to your solo shows the same ones who come to Hootie shows?

A. I got tons of them. My first memories are playing the Old Post Office — they used to have the band play all night, then they opened up the doors and let the sun come in. I remember walking over to the tiki bar the first time I saw Edwin McCain. I knew I was seeing something special.

A. It’s a little bit of both. When I play Hootie songs, I see some people who have no idea what I’m playing. It’s always amazing to me. You’ve got a brand new crowd.

Q. This is your second solo country album. Is it safe to say you’re sticking with the country thing?

Q. The city of Columbia announced they planned to erect a statue to Hootie and the Blowfish in October. How did that come about?

A. I love it. I love where I am, I love doing what I’m doing. I’ll probably do it until I don’t make music anymore. Country music is my day job now. Q. What music were you exposed to as a kid in Charleston?

A. In the ‘70s, especially when I was sitting around listening to AM radio, you could hear Buck Owens and Stevie Wonder and the Beatles on the same station. That’s one thing you always find on there: that country feel. We listened to so much country

A. The city asked us to do it for a couple of years, and we agreed to it. We spent a lot of years in Columbia trying to make it. You feel really proud that the city wants to acknowledge you that way. We’re just some bar band that got lucky. It’s pretty wild that there’s going to be a statue in Five Points. Q. I was at a taping of “The Colbert Report” and asked (Charleston native) Colbert about your getting a statue in Columbia before him. He said, “Oh, that doesn’t count. You want a

statue in Columbia? I’ll get you a statue in Columbia.” So does that mean there’s competition between you and Colbert over who is really the favorite son of South Carolina?

A. (Uproarious laughter) That’s pretty good. Absolutely not. Stephen’s got a TV show. We can’t beat that. Q. Next year is Hootie and the Blowfish’s 25th anniversary. Any plans?

A. We aren’t planning anything yet, but I’m sure we will. I didn’t even think about it until people started calling me. We played four or five shows last year, I’m sure we’ll do the same next year. We’ll probably eventually do another Hootie record, another Hootie tour. Q: Your new song “Southern State of Mind” discusses what it’s like to be a Southerner traveling the country. What do you miss most about the South when on the road?

A.The big thing we do, every Saturday, we fly the Gamecock flag loud and proud over the bus wherever we are. M November 2010

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taste of the season 2010

three local chefs. four recipes.

ONE

perfect holiday meal. L

ooking for a little holiday culinary inspiration? Look no further: In October,

Monthly asked three Taste of the Season chefs for their favorite holiday dishes and assembled them into

When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 3

one perfect holiday dinner you can

Where: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

make at home — assuming you

Details: 843-785-3673. hiltonheadchamber.org

have the time and considerably more cooking abilities than we do. Consider this also a sneak preview of the cuisine you can sample from more than 35 of the Lowcountry’s top chefs at the 21st annual Taste of the Season, taking place Dec. 3 at the Marriott Resort & Spa on Hilton Head. The event finds chefs competing for the honor of “Best Cuisine” and confectionery artists vying for the top honor of “Best Cake.”

SCOTT HOPKINS

Tickets: $45 for Taste of the Season. $75 for the Conversation with the Chefs preview party, which brings attendees in for a pre-show tasting an hour before doors officially open. Tickets can be picked up at Chamber of Commerce headquarters, 1 Chamber Dr., Hilton Head, and will be available the night of the event.

THE CHEFS •

Chef Franz Auer, Old Oyster Factory (pictured)

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Chef Simon Warren, HH Prime

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Chef Michael Cirafesi, Michael Anthony’s

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1 THE PERFECT HOLIDAY MEAL

HH PRIME

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or the holidays, soup is a wonderful starter,” says Chef Simon Warren of HH Prime. “It’s simple, warm and seasonal, it doesn’t take too long and it gives off great aromas throughout the house, enticing guests to anticipate a very special dinner.” Warren says the rustic flavor of his roasted chestnut soup pairs well with the menu courses, and suggests following it with a festive salad course of winter greens with cranberry orange vinaigrette, greens, reds and golden toasted nuts. Originally from England, Warren has been executive chef at HH Prime since May. He formerly served as sous chef at The Omni CNN Hotel in Atlanta. Warren’s trends for 2011: “Good colors and seasonal ingredients for the right note. Inspired classics, such as crab cakes with cranberry and apple relish.”

HH PRIME

ROASTED CHESTNUT SOUP WITH SAUTEED WILD MUSHROOM AND ROOT VEGETABLE • 1 medium diced carrot • 1 celery, diced • 1 small parsnip, diced • 2 large shallots, diced • 1 sprig each of bay leaf, thyme, parsley • 2 tablespoons butter • 3 cups butter • 1 1/4 lb. coarsely chopped roasted chestnuts • 2 tablespoons dry sherry • 3 cups chicken stock • 4 each: shiitake mushroom, julliene In a saucepan, place butter and add carrots, celery, parsnips and shallots. Cook until tender over medium heat. Add chicken stock and fresh herbs. Add chestnuts and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. In batches, puree soup in blender until smooth and return to saucepan. Add sherry, salt and pepper and return to a simmer. Saute mushrooms in butter, then add salt and pepper to taste. Place five pieces of mushroom in bottom of soup bowl, ladle 8 ounces of soup on top. Garnish with chopped chives (optional). >> November 2010

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Chef Simon Warren of HH Prime contributed a “rustic” roasted chestnut soup to the collaborative feast.

WINTER GREENS WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRY ORANGE VINAIGRETTE • 1 cup sliced almonds • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • Water • 1 cup sun-dried cherries • 1 lb. mixed salad greens Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place almonds in a single layer on baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown. In a blender, combine vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, water, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. In a large bowl, toss greens with almonds, cherries and vinaigrette. Garnish with blue cheese (optional).

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2 THE PERFECT HOLIDAY MEAL

OLD OYSTER FACTORY

hef Franz Auer on his salmon en croute: “It’s traditional with a regional flair, great for entertaining and not too hard to prepare — plus it has a presentation that will impress!” Auer says he selected the salmon dish because it offers a “Lowcountry bounty,” with its fresh shrimp, crab and local ingredients from the restaurant’s own garden: Bear Island Farms, off of the Colleton River. Auer also says the dish is a blend of European and Lowcountry regional cuisine. Named one of Monthly’s “Intriguing Islanders,” the Austrian native apprenticed in Vienna and developed his skills in Paris, London and Montreal. He is co-owner of Alexander’s, Red Fish and Old Oyster Factory. Auer’s trends for 2011: “Local ingredients. Sustainable foods. Broad Creek oysters, fresh as you can get.”

OLD OYSTER FACTORY

SALMON EN CROUTE 1 lb. salmon 1⁄2 lb. scallops 1⁄2 lb. medium shrimp 4 oz. crab meat 3 teaspoons mayo 4 (5”x 5”) sheets of puff pastry

4 fresh spinach leaves Fresh chopped dill to taste Lemon juice/dash Worcestershire sauce to taste White and black pepper to taste Fresh chopped garlic to taste

Mix diced scallops and shrimp. Add crab meat, mayo, dill and seasonings. Place spinach leaves on a puff pastry square, add a slice of salmon, place about 4 oz. of seafood mixture on top and add another slice of salmon. Pull ends of puff pastry together, place on a baking sheet, brush with egg yolk and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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3 THE PERFECT HOLIDAY MEAL

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S

ichael Anthony’s Chef Michael Cirafesi on his extremely appealing cinnamon and Chianti poached pear: “Simplicity in Italian cuisine is the sign of perfection. I like serving this dessert for its beauty. The beautiful red color of the pears is perfect for the holidays. Brightened by the red wine and reminiscent of winter, it makes an elegant presentation.” Right before serving, Cirafesi lays a warm glaze over the pears and tops with ice cream or gelato for a festive dessert — and the perfect end to your holiday meal. As part-owner of Michael Anthony’s, Cirafesi says his style goes back to his classical training in Italian cuisine. Cirafesi’s trends for 2011: “Classic cuisine with nouveau presentation. Staying true to the classics of Italy. I always have to think about what is beautiful.” MICHAEL ANTHONY’S

Chianti and Cinnamon Poached Pears PerE al Forno alla Chiantigiana • 6 Anjou or Bartlett pears • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3 cinnamon sticks • 3 cups of Chianti • 1 tablespoon whole butter • Powdered sugar for garnish • Mint leaves for garnish • Cinnamon or vanilla gelato >>

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Chef MICHAEL CIRAFESI of Michael Anthony’s contributed a dessert befitting his Italian roots and influences. “I always have to think about what is beautiful,” he says.

Using an apple corer or a small, sharp knife, carefully core each pear from the bottom. Leaving the stems intact, peel the pears. In a shallow pan over medium heat, stand the pears upright. Add the sugar, cinnamon and cinnamon sticks and cover the pears with the wine. Slowly simmer for approximately five minutes. Lay the pears flat in the pan and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, occasionally turning, until the pears are cooked and a small knife can be inserted easily into the bottom of a pear. Remove the pears, keeping them upright. Bring the remaining liquid in the pan to a boil and reduce to syrup-like consistency. Once it has reduced, lower the heat to a simmer and add the butter, whisking the sauce until it thickens to a smooth glaze. Place the pears on their serving plates, and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of glaze around the pears. Place a sprig of mint at the stem of the pear to resemble a leaf, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with cinnamon or vanilla gelato. M

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where to eat All area codes 843 • B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner o Open Late S Sunday Brunch Listings are fluid, ever-changing and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update e-mail editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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I Skull Creek Boathouse Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites — all with sunset views. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 843-681-3663. www.skullcreek boathouse.com.

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Alligator Grille: Everything from tuna to gator, ribs to sushi. Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4888. alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead.com. D

Arthur’s: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 785-1191. l Atlanta Bread Company: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head. 342-2253. bld A Lowcountry Backyard: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including fresh-baked breakfast cakes, sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange, Hilton Head. 785-9273. hhbackyard.com. bld Beach Break Grill: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F, Hilton Head. 7852466. ld Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center, Hilton Head. 785-5504. bl Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacificthemed atmosphere; live music nightly. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. bigbamboocafe.com.

do Bonefish: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3772.

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Brellas Café: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head. 8422400. bd Brick Oven: Fine dining, pizza. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2233.

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drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net.

RED FISH

ldo British Open Pub (Bluffton): Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 60 Sun City Lane, Bluffton. 7054005. britishopenpub.net. ldo Café at the Marriott: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8488. Bl Callahan’s: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 6867665. ldo Carolina Café: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-4000, ext. 7045. BLd Casey’s Sports Bar and Grill: Burgers, sandwiches; karaoke Tuesday and Friday nights. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo Christine’s Cafe and Catering: Homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. 840 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-4646. christinescatering.com.

l Coco’s On The Beach: Will be closed Oct. 31 through March 2011. 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A, Hilton Head. 8422626. cocosonthebeach.com. ld Coligny Bakery: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 6864900. bl Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Hilton Head): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany.com.

do Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 1 Promenade Street, Bluffton. 815-5168. corkswinecompany.com. do The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street, Bluffton. 757-0508. BL

Fresh seafood cuisine with a Lowcountry flair. 686-3388 Claude & Uli’s Bistro: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld Coligny Deli & Grill: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4440. ld Conroy’s: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8499. DS Cornerstone Grill: Burgers, salads, chicken. Tanger Outlet 2, 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-5765. ld Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: Steakhouse with high-end specialties. 26 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 3412333. d Deli by the Beach: Deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-7860. ld DelisheeeYo: Tart, fat-free, low-cal, pro-biotic soft serve frozen yogurt; seasonal and organic fresh fruits; organic juice bar; whole food smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-3633. Downtown Deli: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 8155005. downtowndeli.net BL Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. ldo Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8106.

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Earle of Sandwich Pub: English pub food, sandwiches, salads. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-7767. ld Flavors: Eclectic recipes from around the world. 12 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3115.

>> DELI BY THE BEACH

ld Frankie Bones: Reminiscent of Chicago/New York in the 1950s and 1960s. 1301 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-4455. www.frankieboneshhi.com. ldS Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161.

Catering for all occasions and budgets. Visit www.delibythebeach for a complete menu.

ld Gruby’s New York Deli: Traditional deli favorites with an authentic NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-9111. BL Harbour Side Cafe: Casual outdoors burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1444.

ld Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-2021. BL Harbour Town Grill: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-8380. BLD Harold’s Diner: Full breakfast and lunch menu. 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 842-9292. BL hh prime: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine

selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8058. BLdS Hilton Head Brewing Company: Classic American flavors, home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900.

ldo Hilton Head Diner: Classicstyle diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head. 686-2400.

BLdo Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Casual family dining. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 6865959. BLdo Honeybaked Ham: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 815-7388.

BLd Island Bistro: 10 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4777.

LdS >> IL CARPACCIO

Jazz Corner: Eclectic fine dining menu, live performances nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com. do Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 706-9741. www.jimnnicks.com.

Take a tour of Italy with exquisite pasta dishes or fine pizza. 342-9949

Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. Ldo Katie O’Donald’s: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording

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Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com. Ldo

>> FLAVORS

Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 837-3353. BLdo Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 785-3315. BLds Lakehouse Restaurant: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1441. BL Land’s End Tavern: Casual family atmosphere, overlooking marina. South Beach Marina, Hilton Head. 671-5456. www.saltydog.com. BLd Larry’s Giant Subs: Subs, NYC-style deli sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks. 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 785-2488. www.larryssubs.com. BLd Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: Craft brews, wines and

Eclectic recipes from around the world. 785-3115

cocktails; fresh-ground burgers, Vienna hot dogs, hand-cut fries. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-8966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. do Longhorn Steakhouse: Texas atmosphere for serious carnivores. 841 South Island Square, William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 686-4056. Ld

Main Street Café: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 689-3999. www.hiltonheadcafe.com. LdS

sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8444. Ld

May River Grill: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5755. www.mayrivergrill. com. Closed Sundays. Ld

Ocean Grille: Fine dining, fresh seafood, scenic setting. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-3030. www.oceangrillerestaurant.com.

Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: European style Martini bar and bistro. 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target Center), Bluffton. 843-815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge.com. do Mickey’s Pub: Pub food, steaks, mussels, grilled pizzas. 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 689-9952. www. mickeyspubhhi.com. Ldo Munchies: Ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Offers a $5 after-school meal for students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. daily, and ready-made brown-bag to-go lunches for $5.50. 1407 Main St., Hilton Head. 785-3354.

Ld Ocean Blue: Pizza, salads,

d Old Fort Pub: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds One Hot Mama’s: Slowcooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 6826262. www.onehotmamas.com.

Ldso Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 686-3232. palmettobaysunrisecafe.com. BL Philly’s Café and Deli: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center,

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New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-9966. L Plantation Café and Deli (south end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-9020. BL Plantation Café and Deli: (north end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 3424472. BL Pour Richard’s: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort”; features Bluffton’s only wood-fire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. 843-757-1999. www.pourrichardsbluffton.com do Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 681-4153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. Ldso Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Dr., Hilton Head. 842-4414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. Ldo Remy’s: Seafood buffet 5-10 p.m. nightly. Early morning breakfast 1-10 a.m. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 8423800. www.remysbarandgrill.com.

Ldo Robert Irvine’s eat!: Cooking classes available. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-4850. eathhi.com. d Sage Room: Unique open-air kitchen allows guests to chat with the chefs. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-5352. www.thesageroom.com. d

it’s greek to me

Try a Greek salad by itself, or topped with gyro, chicken or fish. 842-4033, 341-3556

>> skull creek

boathouse

Fresh seafood and American favorites. 681-3663

Salty Dog Cafe: Outdoor hangout for burgers, sandwiches and seafood. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. Ld Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive, Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head. 8421888. seapines.com/dining. Ld Sigler’s Rotisserie: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. 815-5030.

d Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 785-9118.

BLs Sippin’ Cow Cafe: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road, Bluffton. 7575051. BL Skillets Café: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3131. skilletscafe.com. BLd Smokehouse: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com.

Ldo Southern Coney & Breakfast: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfast. 70 Pope Ave., in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 689-2447. BL Squat n’ Gobble: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-4242. BLd Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes. net. BLd

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>> Wise

guys

Big wines, small plates, serious cocktails. 842-8866

Stooges Cafe: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and dessert menu. 25 Sherington Drive, Bluffton. 706-6178. BL The Studio: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-6000. www. studiodining.com. d Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head. 842-2570. www. streetmeethhi.com. Ldo Stu’s Surfside: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-7873. Ld Sunset Grille: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road, Hilton Head. 6896744. Ldos Susie Q’s: Salads, sandwiches. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 686-2136. L Sweet Indulgence: Bagels, Belgian waffles, Nathan’s hot dogs, wide variety of desserts. 1407 Main Street in the Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 6892414. BL Tapas Restaurant: Small dishes served tapas-style. 11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head. 681-8590. www.tapashiltonhead. com. d 35 Main: Dining and catering. 35 N. Main St., Hilton Head. 7854600. www.35main.com. BLd Topside at the Quarterdeck: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. d

Truffles Cafe (south end): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-3663. trufflescafe.com. L, D Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head. 6716136. trufflescafe.com. Ld Truffles Cafe (Bluffton): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 91 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-5551. trufflescafe.com. Ld Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twist. Live nightly entertainment. 2 Grasslawn Ave. at the Westin Resort, Hilton Head. 681-4000.

Ldo Two Eleven Park Wine Bar and Bistro: Classic French Bistro dining with a contemporary atmosphere. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 6865212. do Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head. 681-3625. Ld Vic’s Tavern: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-2228. Ld Walnuts Café: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park, Bluffton. 8152877. BLS Waterfront Café: American food with a view of Harbour >> santa

fe cafe

Sample the best of Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 7853838

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Town. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-3399. www. waterfrontcafehhi.net. BLd Wild Wing Café, Hilton Head: 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com.

>> rendezvous

cafe

Ldo Wild Wing Café, Bluffton: 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com. Ldo Wine Times 4: Live music, wine tasting, salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4. com WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 842-8866. www. wiseguyshhi.com. do

FRENCH

Bistro 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com.

French bistro specialties, such as veal picatta and filet wellington. Homemade desserts. 785-5814

785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar. com. Ld French Bakery: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. Bl Rendez-Vous Cafe: 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head. 785-5814. www.rendezvousofhiltonhead.com. Ld

Ld Café St. Tropez: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-7425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. L Wed-Fri,

do Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head.

GREEK

It’s Greek To Me: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 8424033. Ldo Market Street Cafe: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-4976. www.marketstreecafe.com. Ld

>> TRUFFLES

Italian / Mediterranean

Fine Lowcountry cuisine at three locations on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. trufflesgrill.com

Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 689-5560. Ld Bistro Mezzaluna: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas; live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Rd. 842-5011. www. bistromezzalunahhi.com. d Brick Oven Cafe: Brick oven pizza, pasta. 33 Office Park Road

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Christine’s cafe

Little Venice: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 7853300. Ld Michael Anthony’s: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-6272. www.michael-anthonys.com. d Mulberry Street Trattoria: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and old-world entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-2426.

LdS A fresh approach to island fare and Southern home-style hospitality. 785-4646

in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 6862233. LdO Daniel’s Espresso Bar: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-9379. BLdo Del Vecchio’s Restaurant Pizzeria: Casual, homemade Italian fare. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-8700.

Ld DiVino Fine Italian Cuisine and Steaks: Fine Italian cuisine and fresh local seafood. 1555 Fording Island Road in Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 815-9000. www.divinohiltonhead.com. d Flora’s Italian Cafe: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square, Hilton Head. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d Il Carpaccio: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brickoven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. Ld Just Pasta: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head island. 686-3900.

Ld Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean. com. d

Pazzo: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 842-9463. Ld Pino Gelato: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-2822. pinogelato.com Stellini: Cuisine from New York’s “Little Italy.” 15 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 7857006. www.stellinihhi.com. d

MEXICAN / SOUTHWEST

Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Hilton Head): Ultra-casual, funky. 70 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com.

Ld Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 8158226. Ld Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Home-cooked Mexican, Italian fare. 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-7700. Ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (south end): 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-4788.

Bld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north end): 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 342-8808. BLD La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 8424982. Ld Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): November 2010

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160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld Mi Tierra (Bluffton): 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 7577200. LD Moe’s Southwest Grill (Bluffton): 3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 837-8722. ld San Miguel’s: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld Santa Fe Café: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 785-3838. www.santafeofhiltonhead.com. ld

ASIAN

Asian Bistro: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. ld

Dragon Express: Chinese take-out. 95 Matthews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 681-5191. ld Eastern: Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 840 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 686-6880. www.easternhiltonhead. com. ld Empire Szechuan: Fine Chinese dining. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. www.emperorszechuanhhi.com.

ld Hinoki of Kurama: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859800. ld Kobe Japanese Restaurant: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton. 757-6688. ld Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d Panda Chinese Restaurant:

Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-6790. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine I (Hilton Head): 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 7858575. www.myruanthai.com. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine II (Bluffton): 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village, Bluffton. 757-9479. www.myruanthai.com.

Brick Oven: Fine dining, pizza. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2233.

do Fat Baby’s: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza. com. ld

Shwe Myanmar: Asian flavors, sushi. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 341-3874. ld

Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Hilton Head): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld

Yummy House: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive, Hilton Head. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld

Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Bluffton): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 8159200. giuseppispizza.com. ld

PIZZA

Mangiamo!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 1107 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-2444. www.hhipizza.com. ld

Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 342-7757.

ld Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 8369999. ld

Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2474. www. mellowmushroom.com/hiltonhead.

ldo

new restaurants

The newly expanded Asian Bistro serves Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine and is open for lunch, dinner, take-out, delivery and catering from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. The restaurant offers happy hour cocktails at $2.75 and 20% off sushi between 5-8 p.m. 843-686-9888.

Asian Bistro is located at 51 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head.

ALISON CRAWSHAW

Chef Richard Canestrari and Ally Rogers announce the opening of Pour Richard’s in Bluffton. With Chef Steve Collier, they have created a dynamic menu that balances worldly flavors with soul and ‘Southern comfort’. The aquatic blues and earth-tones of the interior are the backdrop for the flames of Bluffton’s only wood-fire oven. Serving dinner Tuesday - Sunday at 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. Open late. Go to www.pourrichardsbluffton.com or call 843-757-1999.

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Monster Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 757-6466. www.monsterpizzassc.com/pizza.

ld New York City Pizza: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2227. ld Romeo’s Pizza: New owners. 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing, Bluffton. 8155999. www.romeospizzabluffton. com. ld TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: Fresh dough pizzas with premium ingredients you can bake at home; call ahead for faster service. 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center, Hilton Head. 842-8253. ld Upper Crust: Pizza, subs, grinders, pasta, wraps, salads. Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 837-5111. ld

SEAFOOD

Alexander’s: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. d Angler’s Beach Market Grill: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; family-friendly; dine-in or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld Aqua Grille and Lounge: Fine dining in a unique atmosphere. 10 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-3331. www.aquagrilleandlounge.com. dS Black Marlin Bayside Grill: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-4950. www. blackmarlinhhi.com. lds Captain Woody’s (Hilton Head): 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ld Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 7576222. www.captainwoodys.com.

ld Catch 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza, Hilton

Head. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi. com. d Crazy Crab (north end): 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. 363-2722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Flying Fish Seafood: Eat-in or carry-out. 32 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 686-3100. www. hhiflyingfishseafood.com. ld Grumpy Grouper Grille: 71 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 8422455. ld Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head. 6812772. www.hudsonsonthedocks. com. ld Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Live entertainment, dancing nightly. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood.com. d Marley’s Island Grille: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-5800. www.marleyshhi. com. do Marshside Mama’s Cafe: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld Nick’s Steak & Seafood: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane, Hilton Head. 686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d Old Oyster Factory: 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head. 681-6040. www.oldoysterfactory. com. d Pepper’s Porch: 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com. do Red Fish: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road, Hilton head. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead.com. ld Sea Grass Grille: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-9990. www. seagrassgrille.com. ld Sea Shack: Casual, fresh and family-friendly. 6 Executive Park Drive, Hilton Head. 785-2464.

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Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: Seafood and steaks on the water. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket.com. d Skull Creek Boathouse: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse.com. do Steamers: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-2070. www. steamersseafood.com. ld Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld

COFFEE HOUSES

Bogey’s Coffee Café & More: Homemade soups, sandwiches, muffins and desserts. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-5282. Bl Corner Perk: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 816-5674. www.cornerperk.com Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Ave. in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 6865282. www.javajoeshhi.com Little Chris Café: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 7852233. Starbucks (north end): 430 William Hilton Parkway in >> SEA GRASS GRILLE

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Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823 Starbucks (south end): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 Starbucks (mid-island): 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 Wholly Cow Ice Creams and Coffee Beans: Handmade ice creams, coffees. 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 8422511. www.whollycowicecream.com

NIGHTLIFE / LIVE MUSIC Big Bamboo Cafe: Live music nightly. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. www.bigbamboocafe.com. Bistro Mezzaluna: Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Rd. 8425011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. Callahan’s: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 6867665. L, D, OL Casey’s Sports Bar and Grill: Karaoke Tuesday and Friday nights. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-2255. caseyshhi. com. ldo Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Hilton Head): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 6717783. corkswinecompany.com Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. 815-5168. corkswinecompany.com Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-5399. www.electricpianohhi.com Hilton Head Brewing Company: Home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 7853900. ldo Hilton Head Comedy Club: Shows at 8 p.m. and 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays. $10 weekdays, $12 weekends. 18 years and older. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head.

>> old

oyster factory

Catch more than oysters at the midisland seafood favorite. 681-6040

681-7757. www.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo The Jazz Corner: Live performances nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. Kanaley’s Pub: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 686-5123. www.kanaleyspub.com. Katie O’Donald’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com. Kelly’s Tavern: 11 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 8373353. Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: Craft brews, wines and cocktails. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-8966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target Center), Bluffton. 843-815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge.com Mickey’s Pub: 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6899952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com.

Murphy’s Irish Pub: 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3448. www.murphyspubhhi. com. One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 682-6262. www.onehotmamas.com. Quarterdeck: 149 Lightouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. Pepper’s Porch Back Bar: 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com. Remy’s: 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. Salty Dog Cafe: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog. com. Signals Lounge: Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head. 842-2400. Street Meet: 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head. 842-2570. www. streetmeethhi.com. Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive in the Holiday Inn complex, Hilton Head. 785-5126. Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road., Hilton Head. 681-3625. Wild Wing Café, Hilton Head: 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com Wild Wing Café, Bluffton: 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com Wine Times 4: Live music, wine tasting, salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4. com WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, serious cocktails. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8080. xohhi.com M

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I readying your home for winter

Gone are the days of cheesy ready-made stuffed snowmen and wooden Santa Claus statues. This year, homes will be taking holiday decor to the next level — transforming the inside and outside into seasonal art.

HoMES

‘D

ecorating your home captures the holiday spirit and reflects personal style and family traditions,” said Kerrie

Kelly of American Society of Interior Designers. Here’s are a few tips to get you off on the right foot:

Upgrade your color scheme

Who says red and green are December’s only options? Think outside the box and find a festive palette that will keep your guests talking. “Choosing two or three main colors and building your holiday décor around them is a great way to create maximum impact,” Kelly says. Some tips to get you started:

Make it your own Gather inspiration from web sites such as www. potterybarn.com, where you can shop or steal ideas for décor themes that integrate all aspects of your home, from tree to centerpiece to entryway. The site even has a party-planner option where you can download invitation templates, search recipes and create a holiday playlist.

• Be dramatic: Integrate the elegance of black-andwhite accents. “This contrast works in contemporary and traditional spaces, and can be complemented by bold color,” Kelly says. For a softer alternative, try chocolate and ivory. • Timeless elegance: Think multi-colored florals. Kerrie suggests combining gilded mirrors, florals and fabrics with luster. “For extra flair, add dark-toned feathers to the décor mix,” Kelly says. • Handcrafted Christmas: OK, classic red and green hasn’t gone out completely out of style — if you accent it with muted golds mixed with vintage and natural elements. • Winter wonderland: White and silver will transform your home into an elegant, festive place to bring in the season. Add pink accents — such as flowers and butterflies — for a whimsical look. Flocked and glittered elements keep the theme light and bright with an unexpected flair. • Ice fantasy: Create a contemporary, unique look using non-traditional accent colors. Blue, silver and even violet accents will complete the look. >>

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Fix the foyer The entrance to your home is usually the area with the most impact, so think big. Start with your front door: Greenery and garland always works, but nothing makes a more dramatic impact than fresh wreaths, which have served as symbols of the season since Roman times. “Go with what you have in your front yard, such as magnolia and evergreen,” Kelly says. Set the tone in your home early on with vintage holiday items. Find rustic-looking snowmen, holiday toys and other treasures to scatter throughout your living spaces.

Lighten up your kitchen Kelly’s advice: Keep it simple. Since the kitchen is home to cooking and congregating, have fun with your decorations. Kelly suggests taking a large, framed chalkboard and creating a crossword puzzle with family member’s names or iconic holiday words, such as tree, bulb, wreath or candy. Elsewhere, find a theme for your kitchen table. For a quick homemade look, line the table with berry sprigs and garland. For a contemporary tabletop, use mirrored charger plates and place a variety of silver- and purple-hued holiday decorations in a clear bowl or apothecary jar. “Celebrate the holidays without a lot of fuss,” Kelly says. “I like to get three big glass jars and fill them with glitter balls, pine cones or peppermint candies.” Finally, create a candy or dessert bar where guests make their own goodie bags from your displayed candies. >> 68

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And keep the mood personal by emphasizing tradition and family. Display holiday cards from loved ones with metal cardholders. Use oversized, hand-knit stockings along your fireplace mantle or along your staircase. Throw festive blankets over the couch and leave freshly baked cookies out on plates. Play your family’s holiday music in the background. And don’t stop there: Kelly suggests creating conversation starters with family heirlooms. Display sheet music and your grandfather’s trumpet. Or set out a historical ornament that belonged to your grandmother. It’s your space.

Stay classy outdoors Naturalize your living space First things first: Get the entire family involved by taking a nature walk to collect pine cones, acorns, nuts and other natural elements for your table setting, fireplace mantle or even bathroom. Write your family members’ names on a rock with chalk, or tuck a name tag on an acorn around the table. “Kids can be involved in the search and scavenger hunt,” Kelly says. “Make it fun.”

Keep the inflatable singing Santa Claus in the back of the attic or safely hidden in the crawlspace. Instead, create an elegant outdoor space with lights, wreaths, topiaries and wrapped boxes on your front porch. Looking for a great, simple way to convey the holiday spirit? Try white lights. Elsewhere, line the porch with brown bag luminaries with sand at the bottom. Let the glow create a romantic effect. “A pre-lit topiary tree or cashmere pine tree in a sturdy gold pot adds elegance to your home and greets your friends and family,” Kelly says. And after all, that’s what the holidays are about. M

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FIREplace SAFETY checklist Fireplaces are as synonymous with winter holidays as turkey is to Thanksgiving. But 36 percent of residential home fires are due to creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. All home heating systems require regular maintenance to function safely and efficiently.

Keep fireplaces clean

Safely burn your fuels

• Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. • Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. • Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire. • Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire. • Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.

• Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. • Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup. • Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke. • Never burn cardboard or trash in your fireplace or wood stove. • Place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate grate. • Never leave a fire unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house. • Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.

Protect your outside... • Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet from your home. • Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris. • Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester. • Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents.

... and protect your inside • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home — inside and outside of sleeping areas • Test alarms monthly and

change the batteries at least once a year. Consider installing the new long-life smoke alarms. • Provide proper venting systems for all heating equipment. • Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof. Source: www.usfa.dhs.gov

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Bring in the harvest season with versatile French Antheor dinnerware from J Banks Design, which helps you think outside the box for the holidays. Quality dishes, glasses, cutlery, tablecloths and decorative objects work together to set a perfect stage.

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2010 holiday home spruce-up

Small steps. Big results. by Karen Cerrati AND Jane Stouffer

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efore your pre-holiday to-do list gets longer than Santa’s, spend some time making these simple renovations to your home. With a little time, effort and imagination, you can make it a showplace to enjoy long after the ornaments have been put back in the attic and the last holiday sweater has been returned for store credit.

1 First things first: Run a preflight check

Check out your major appliances. A broken dishwasher on the night of your holiday party could be a real “Nightmare Before Christmas.” Look over all your appliances — the refrigerator, furnace, water heater and washer and dryer — for loose or broken wiring, clogged filters or generally mysterious or displeasing sounds. Even if your appliances are all in good shape, make sure you have the phone number of

the repair service handy, just in case.

2 Create value with granite counters

Consider upgrading your kitchen and bathrooms with new granite countertops, which are surprisingly affordable and quick to order and install. And since granite or marble countertops top the wish lists of many homebuyers, they’ll add value to your home.

3 Don’t have time to repaint?

Think about painting only the trim, moldings and doors. A new coat of white paint can freshen a room, and a strong accent color can afford it a brand-new look. Installing a simple bit of chair rail molding is another inexpensive way to add architectural detail to otherwise bland rooms — and it can delineate a dining area or study in a large space. (If you have particularly high ceilings, paint-

ing the area below the chair railing a deeper color can help ground a room and make it seem cozier.) Give a room a real designer touch by outlining the edge between the walls and the ceiling with contrasting cord or grosgrain ribbon. Accent the ribbon with brass nail heads or studs spaced at even intervals of 4 to 6 inches. And showcase your favorite objects by painting the inside of a bookcase or builtin bookshelves in a contrasting color.

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4 Look skyward

While you have that paint roller handy, look up — and give that ceiling a fresh coat. A soft lilac or pale pink will reflect a flattering light on everyone in the room, and a thin pinstripe in a deep color can highlight interesting ceiling details. While you’re looking skyward, consider your quickest and least expensive renovation option: Replacing your standard white light bulbs with pale pink ones. Dust off those hardto-reach overhead lights and chandeliers. And add dimmer switches to instantly change the mood in any room. (It’s difficult to have that relaxing pre-party bubble bath with a 150watt bulb glaring overhead!)

5 Amend your view

In the warmer months, your picture windows may look out on lush foliage or a sparkling pool, but come winter the view might turn a bit drearier. Place inexpensive small firs or boxwood in urns just outside your windows or sliding doors.

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6 Jazz up your knobs and pulls

Just as a change of jewelry can turn a daytime dress into something perfectly suited for a swanky evening cocktail party, switching out the hardware on your cabinetry can make a whole room look new. Even those guest room nightstands you snapped up at the Bargain Box can seem like they came right out of a designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showroom with the addition of a few new knobs or drawer pulls.

7 Create a bold new look with thrift-store scarves

As anyone will tell you, decorative pillows can be wildly expensive. But almost every thrift shop has bins full of beautiful scarves you can buy for next to nothing. Purchase them in pairs and tie the corners together to give an old square pillow a bold new look. Or think bigger: When cleaned and pressed, scarves can be inexpensively framed to create stunning artwork. Love a vibrant wallpaper pattern, but just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t commit to it? Buy a large swatch and frame it.

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Mix up decades as well: Grandma’s antique washboard may share complementary lines with a mid-century chair, or stand out with a chrome lamp on each end. 8 Rearrange your space for a fresh look

When you’re arranging items on a shelf or tabletop, remember that odd numbers of things look better than even. Rearrange your collections in a whole new way to draw fresh attention. A variety of heights can add interest to even simple objects, such as a collection of vases. Use a stack of pretty books to create unmatched lamp heights on either side of a sofa. And don’t underestimate the difference that even minor fixes

like a new lampshade can make.

9 Outfit furniture with new clothes

You switch to heavier fabrics and layers as the weather cools — shouldn’t your furniture do the same? Slipcovers are far less expensive than new furniture or reupholstering, and they can allow you to change out your cool summery linen or cotton duck covers for cozier velvets or textured wovens. Choose durable,

machine-washable fabrics and extend the life of your favorite chair or couch for years. Adding new carpet will give things a fresh look, but you can also have your upholstered furniture deep-cleaned and treated with a stain repellent (especially before Uncle Alfred shows up with his homemade wassail).

10 Shop your house

Decorating your home for the holidays usually means moving some furniture around. Take this opportunity to really shop in your house. That chair in the bedroom might look new in the living room, and the ottoman in the den could be a perfect coffee table with an oversized tray on

top. Feel free to break up matching sets of furniture — a more eclectic mix can be more modern and stylish. Mix up decades as well: Grandma’s antique washboard may share complementary lines with a mid-century chair, or stand out with a chrome lamp on each end.

11 Whatever you do, don’t forget the dog

Finally, as you transform your home, don’t forget to do the same to a beloved family member. Get the dog groomed before the holidays! Not only will Buddy shed less, sparing your party guests’ good black pants and velvet skirts, but he’ll stay cleaner and smell better. M

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Color inside and out by karen geiger

he fall and winter holidays can be a designer’s dream: Tradition, mixed with a passion for nature, crafts and color, can combine for two months of pure ornamental bliss. One of my favorite pastimes this time of year is going for a walk and collecting the area’s plentiful treasures. Cut branches of red maple, sweet gum, nandina and Bradford pear can be stunning in a vase. Interesting seed pods, such as wisteria, magnolia and even okra, can add texture to the autumn potpourri. The glorious orange red berries of pyracantha can make wonderful additions to a bouquet. Grapevines are abundant, and it’s easy to wrap them around vases. Cassias are in bloom, and their showy bright yellows are beautiful when simply cut and displayed. When it comes to finding symbols of the fall bounty, you can’t do much better than fruits and vegetables; their beauty lies in their simplistic forms and subtle hues. Bowls of apples, oranges, and lemons look fresh and colorful on the kitchen table. Pomegranates and pears look simple and festive. Pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn are all iconic and interesting — they come in many sizes and shapes and work well both inside and out. November 2010

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Hurricane vases are an exceptionally decorative invention: Fill them with cranberries, small gourds or pumpkins, then place an arrangement of color inside for a dramatic effect. The vases can also be filled with beans or marbles, and adorned with a potted plant on top. *** Outdoors, the entryway of the house is the clear focal point â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and color can really make it warm and inviting. Potted plants are your best option here, and there are many choices available year-round in the Lowcountry. During the fall season, mums, pansies, marigolds, snapdragons and calendulas all come in an array of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autumnal colors. Pair them with crotons, red fountain grass, bronze leaf fennel, red mustard, chard, cabbages and kale to add texture, depth and contrast to your displays. In this kind of small space, selecting one or two colors will create more drama than mixing many. Group several pots of varying size and mix them with differing shades of a single color for an impressive entry. For extra accents, think simple. Purchased grapevine wreaths can make quick and easy decorations. Sprigs of flowers and berries can easily be inserted into the twining branches, and the finished product can be placed on your front door for a cheerful holiday welcome. Bonus: All you have to do is replace the fading blooms with a bright red bow to welcome in the 2011 holiday season. Landscape designer Karen Geiger has owned Creative Gardening on Hilton Head Island since 1995. She specializes in courtyards, colorscapes and planters. Contact Karen via her web site at karengeigercreates.com. 80

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home discovery I 11 HEADWATERS ROAD, BLUFFTON

CAMERA READY

This “casual, warm” home at the headwaters of the May River is designed for rustic comfort — and the location is perfect for its photography-minded owners. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BUTCH HIRSCH

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“It’s a very casual home, designed and furnished to be comfortablE, friendly and warm.”

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thoughtful design and character-rich features — such as wooden beams and a quirky garden railroad — it’s no wonder the Palmetto Bluff property at 11 Headwaters Road won the 2009 Gold Aurora Award for being the best house in competition across the southeast United States and the National Best in Living Award for best custom home of 6,500 square feet or greater. But owners Norm and Marge Agin stress that a collaborative team effort was instrumental to bringing the project to fruition. The couple worked closely with architect Wayne Windham, builders Johnson Dulaney and interior designer Dean Huntley from SELECT vendors the beginning to formulate ideas, Advanced Kitchen even scheduling monthly meetings Designs to ensure everything ran smoothly. Building Specialties “It wasn’t your typical hectic, stressful Distinctive Granite and building experience,” says Marge. Marble Situated at the headwaters of Johnson Dulaney Builders the May River, this 7,000-squarePlantation Interiors foot, 24-acre property features a Wayne Windham, architect large meadow, plentiful oak trees and sprawling marshlands, which attract deer and other wildlife. The picturesque setting particularly appeals to Marge, a noted local photographer. But otherwise, Norm says, “It’s a very casual home, designed and furnished to be comfortable, friendly and warm.” The expansive kitchen makes for an ideal entertainment space, while a large wrap-around screen porch dominates the back of the house. There is also a threebedroom guesthouse, a one-bedroom apartment and a four-car garage. And, of course, not to be forgotten is space for the couple’s two Labradors. “It works for them,” Norm says, “and it works for us.” Alison Crawshaw •

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(843) 681-3307 or (800) 267-3285 Charles Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 215 Home - (843) 681-3000

81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

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Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301 Angela@AngelaMullis.com

Island Resident Since 1972. Hilton Head Plantation Collection

12 FIDDLERS WAY

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ENJOY THE VIEW over Bear Lake from your expansive deck - the wildlife and sunsets. This home has been totally redone - new flooring wood/tile/carpet, high smooth ceilings, new baths and kitchen, 3 BR 3 Full Bath. LR&DR Parking Under. Short walk to Spring Lake, bike ride to the Port Royal Sound and Hilton Head Plantation’s best lake views.$548,750

WHAT A HOME – Open, Bright, Contemporary, Eclectic, First Class Appointment, Fun, Comfortable and Very Livable.This remodeled 3BR Hilton Head Plantation home is nestled under 100 year old Moss Draped Oaks and is just off the Signature Hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head’s 12th Fairway. The gardens and stamped concrete patios add to the viewing and living enjoyment. $529,000

OPEN AND BRIGHT lagoon view home totally repainted inside. New carpetand most appliances. Ready to be moved into Make it your Hilton Head Plantation home. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4 1/2 BA, Kitchen/Family Room formal Living Room and Dining Room - mature landscaping. 2 car garage and fireplace. $495,000

SHORT WALK TO PORT ROYAL SOUND and a golf view of Oyster Reef Golf Club’s 8th Green and 9th Fairway! Private oversized patio homesite has 4 BR/ 2.5 BA home. Formal LR & DR with a fantastic kitchen/family room combo. Two fireplaces, first floor master bedroom, and mature landscaping. $464,000

118 HEADLANDS DR.

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FULL SIZE BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB FAIRWAY 3BR house in Hilton Head Plantation under $410,000. Great location and value. Enjoy all Hilton Head Island has to offer - close to Beach, Shopping, and Dining. Easy to maintain. Open floor plan, greenhouse window in Kitchen, screened Porch and 2 car Garage $392,500

TRANQUIL LAGOON VIEW Hilton Head Plantation 3BR home on a full size homesite. Neighborhood swimming pool & tennis complex. Convenient location to HHP entrance, shopping, Hospital and the Beach. Neat as a pin with a great view and ready to go. $328,000

WILDLIFE LOVERS DREAM Watch blue heron, white egret and the fish jumping! Conveniently located in Hilton Head Plantation - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, High Ceilings, Wood & Tile Floors, Outstanding Lagoon Views - Private Deck - Neighborhood Pool & Tennis complex Short drive to the beach. $346,000

WONDERFUL HOME located in the Rookery Neighborhood and on a quite cul de sac. This 3 BR home has been repainted inside, new carpet; it features a 2 car garage masonry fire place, formal LR & DR, winterized screen porch and an eat-in kitchen. Walk to the neighborhood pool, bike ride to Dolphin Head and Spring Lake Recreation areas - near shopping, dining, and short ride to the beach. $318,000

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY VIEWS

5 FERNWOOD TRAIL

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REDUCED $800,000 PANORAMIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY VIEW Fantastic sunsets over Pinckney Island & Waterway. Updated 2BR/2BA 1st floor villa, granite Kitchen & BA counters, tile baths, screened porch, open Kitchen & GR, just steps from the boardwalk along the Waterway & docks. $299,000

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GOLF COURSE VIEW - Updated 2BR home. No hassle. Lock and leave. Updated BA, granite countertops, fireplace and tray ceiling in LR, Large Closets, Den, formal DR. Some decorator furnishings can be purchased. Located in Hilton Head Plantation, just off the bike path and 2nd green. $198,000

WALK TO THE BEACH FROM THIS 5TH ROW CORNER HERON STREET HOME 6BR/6BA beach home Private deck w/ pool, hot tub, direct access to full BA on 1st floor, ground level Activity Rm, Great Rm, open Kitchen with s/s appliances, Utility Rm, 2 Master Suites (one on 1st floor), limestone flooring, 3+ Car Garage, FP & more! Fully furnished and on rental market! TRADES CONSIDERED! $1,325,000

WONDERFUL quiet end unit located in Shipyard’s Golfmaster. Conveniently located near the Pope Avenue gate and Coligny Plaza. Enjoy natural lighting, skylights, and a beautiful golf view. Walk or bike to the beach. Enjoy the community pool and tennis courts. 3 BR/3BA, dining area with chandelier, family room, and wood burning fireplace. Rent or live in full time. Seller to pay up to 3% of closing costs. $298,500

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9 SPARTINA DRIVE Walk to the new Moss Creek pool and health club and your boat at the docks on McKay’s Creek. Membership included- tennis and championship golf. This 3 BR, 3 BA split bedroom home was remodeled in 2004 – kitchen/family room plus fantastic screened porch, high ceilings and limestone flooring. $578,500

2 TIMBER LANE This wonderful 3 BR 2.5 Bath home is being sold in an estate sale ‘as is’. Located on a full size corner homesite overlooking a tidal salt marsh lagoon. Pull into your convenient semicircle driveway and entertain in your large eat-in Kitchen. In Moss Creek with private golf and deep water boating access. $299,000

WELLINGTON DRIVE

57 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE

822 BAKERS COURT

Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301 Angela@AngelaMullis.com

Island Resident Since 1972.

MOSS CREEK

LOCATED ON THE LARGEST homesite in Woodbridge and at the end of a cul-desac, this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath plus bonus room is in outstanding condition. The home features wood and tile floors, hard surface counters in the eat-in kitchen, dining room, great room with a fireplace and a covered rear porch. Welcome home to this wonderful floorplan with a wooded view. $205,000

Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002

RARE GLENDALE MODEL located on a quiet street in Woodbridge.This wonderful 4 BR/2 BA home overlooks a lagoon to the front and woods to the back. High cathedral ceilings and skylight make this home light, airy, and inviting. Enjoy walking to the park on the sidewalks or to the community pool. $165,000

THE FARM

2155 BLAKERS BLVD

89 HODGE COURT

LARGE TOWNHOME with 2 car garage and a screened-in porch overlooking the amenities of Mill Creek. This house features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Corian counters in the Kitchen. Short Sale. $210,000

WELCOME HOME to the country lifestyle located near a deep water boat landing. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is located in the quite community of Levy and is conviently located 10 minutes from the Savannah bridge and 15 minutes from Bluffton. Features include Heart of Pine flooring with custom details, new carpet, large eat-in-kitchen and a large laundry room. $225,000

WOODBRIDGE

Great 3 BR/ 2 BA home in Woodbridge. Cul-de-sac location within walking distance to the community pool. Interior just painted, new carpet in great room/dining area and master bedroom. New flooring and Whirlpool tub in master. Open floorplan. Fireplace and cathedral ceiling in great room. Fenced in backyard with wooded view. Available for long-term rental. $157,500

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THE RESERVE AT WOODBRIDGE

TWO PROPERTIES! 3 BR/ 2 BA with screened porch on Ground Floor or 2 BR/ 2 BA 2nd Floor Condo with a sun room overlooking the woods. The Reserve at Woodbridge is a gated community with a community pool, fitness center, car wash, trash service and more!

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES BUCKINGHAM LANDING

32 BIG OAK STREET (LOT) Great setting with a wooded view and deep water access. Septic, well, and power are already on site. Just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island in Buckingham Landing and without the plantation restrictions $199,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

LOVELY HOME located towards the end of a cul-de-sac and near the ammenities of The Farm. This home features a single car garage, eat-in-kitchen, first floor master and three more bedrooms upstairs. $149,000

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708 FIELD PLANTERS Two-story floorplan overlooking a lagoon and on a cul-de-sc. This home features a 2 car garage, dining room, eat-in-kitchen, covered back porch, and 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Farm has a community pool and playground and is located near the schools, shopping, and easy access to Savannah, Beaufort, and Hilton Head. $144,900

35 GOLDEN HIND DR. (LOT) Wooded homesite w/open space on two sides. Conveniently located near Spring Lake, Seabrook Farm, Country Club of Hilton Head,The Waterway Docks and the Cypress Entrance. $115,000

WELCOME HOME to this Southern home. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with panoramic lake views. Features include lush landscaping, private dock, four bedrooms, 3 baths, bonus room with separate office, dining SKULL CREEK BOATSLIP room and eat-in kitchen, Fern Lakes also has a community pool & boat storage and is right 35’ BOAT SLIP in Hilton Head Plantation. around the corner from downtown Bluffton. EASY to pull in, protected slip. Water and $360,000 electricity included in low yearly fee. $26,000

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SEA PINES. Charming 3 BR, 2.5 BA home w/ golf views & private pool. Cathedral ceiling, double sided frplc, family rm, eat-in kitchen, 2-car garage & more. $599,000 Call Ingrid.

DUCK HAWK-Beautiful 4 BR, 4.5 ba home with a private swimming pool. Dramatic two-story living room with fireplace, open eat-in kitchen & large dining area and 2-car garage. Easy walk to beach. Excellent rental history. $1,349,000 furn.

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SEA PINES – Ocean Front – Timeless architecture & quality of centuries old estate, 5BR, 4BA, 2HBA & billiard room. Exquisite! Newly built. Large heated pool. $6,750,000. Call Betty.

WEXFORD – Casual elegance decribes this 3 BR, 3.5 bath home. Great Golf view at a great new price of $599,900. Call Ingrid.

4 PINTAIL - SEA PINES – Beautifully updated 3 BR South Beach home; private heated pool, screened porch, lagoon view, steps to the beach, $979,000 furn.

SEA PINES – FABULOUS – Remodeled 3 BR plus Den w/ new kitchen, granite ctrs, heated Diamond Brite pool & spa. 4th row to beach, $995,000. Call Betty.

SEA PINES – Magnificent Mediterranean style oceanfront home in Sea Pines. 5 BR, 5.5 BA, built in 2000. Fantastic new price. $4,495,000. Call Ingrid.

SEA PINES - GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Must see to believe the high quality renovations in this 3 BR villa. All new kitchen,baths,stone flooring elec and plumbing.$575k Call Ann.

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SEA PINES – Lagoon & golf views from this 4 BR, 4 BA + den home all on one level. Courtyard w/large pool. Screen porch, gazebo, 2 car gar. $650000 Furn. Call Betty.

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PALMETTO DUNES – Leamington. Newer custom built 4 BR/4.5 BA home, a few steps from the beach. Antique wood floors. $1,299,000 furn. Call Ingrid.

SEA PINES – BATEAU RD. Charming, well maintained 3 BR home with 50’ of adjacent open space, brick fpl, 2 car garage, private dead-end street.$499,000. Call Ann.

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BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS OCEANSIDE VILLA in the Leamington section. Spacious, like-new 3 BR, 3 BA (2 Master Suites) and a fabulous wrap-around Screened Porch. Covered Parking. Beautiful Pool with Jacuzzi. Great Rentals. $899,000

LOW COUNTRY ESTATE Home within minutes from the bridge to Hilton Head. Architects personal home on 5+ acres of privacy. Remodeled home w/5 BRʼs 3 Full BAʼs, 2 Half BAʼs. Great Room. DR. Chefʼs Kitchen. Master Suite w/ Study. Screened Porch + a Heated Pool/Spa. $829,000

SPACIOUS CAMBRIDGE overlooking the private Bear Creek Golf Course. 4 BRʼs, 3.5 Baths + Study + large 2nd Floor Entertainment Room. Beautiful LR and DR. Very open Kitchen-Breakfast-Family Room. $649,000

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SPACIOUS, completely remodeled home with a long view down the 16th Fairway of the CCHH. 3 BRʼs + a Study. Open Floor plan. Chefʼs Kitchen w/gas cook top. Spacious Family Room. Elegant MBR and BA. $629,000

MODEL PERFECT home overlooking the 18th Fwy at Golden Bear. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + a Bonus Room. Attention to detail is evident throughout the home. Spacious Great Room. Beautiful Kitchen. Huge Master Suite w/elegant Master Bath. Around 600SF of easily to finish room over Garage. Covered Porch. $599,000

MODEL PERFECT 3200SF Home w/loads of updating. Overlooking the 17th Green/18th Tee of the Country Club of Hilton Head. 3 BRʼs, 3.5 BAʼs + a glass enclosed Carolina Room. Beautiful LR. Very open Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room. Master Suite w/huge closets + beautiful Bath. His & Her Offices. $599,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

BEAUTIFUL HOME overlooking the 12th Fwy at Golden Bear. 3 BRʼs + a paneled Study w/a fireplace. Elegant LR and DR. Chefʼs Kitchen opening to a huge Family Room. Attractive Master Suite. Large Screened Porch overlooking a heated Swimming Pool. Oversized 2 Car Garage with a Sauna and Bath. $579,000

SPACIOUS and beautifully remodeled home with an expansive lagoon/ golf view. 3 BRʼs + a light filled study which could be 4th BR. Great room w/ volume ceilings. Chefʼs Kitchen opening to an elegant DR. Large Master Suite. Picturesque setting on an oversized homesite. $525,000

COURTYARD AT SKULL CREEK Fabulous brand new townhomes across the street from The Country Club of Hilton Head & within walking distance to the Old Fort Pub & Skull Creek Marina. 3 BRʼs and 3.5 BAʼs. Top of the line appointments, private elevator and 2 car garage. Prices starting at $499,000

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CLASSIC LOW COUNTRY with 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs plus a Bonus Room plus a Study. Beautiful Heart of Pine floors with Crown and Dentil molding. Large 2 Car Garage with Work Shop. This property is located in a gated community with access to Golf, Tennis and the Beach. $419,000

CUSTOM HOME owned by a professional designer, on a full size lot on a private cul-de-sac. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Carolina Room. Newly remodeled Kitchen. Large Deck to enjoy the outdoors backing up to open space. $382,500

BEAUTIFUL BELLMEADE SECTION Spacious Stockton Model Home with 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + Bonus Room. Elegant LR & DR. Top of the line Kitchen with maple cabinets overlooking a spacious Family Room. Private Master Suite and Bath. Huge Screened Lanai for outdoor entertaining. $379,000

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BEAUTIFUL UPDATED LAKE FOREST VILLA all on one level. Gorgeous Lagoon view with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Spacious Great Room. Updated Kitchen and Baths. $369,000

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BEAUTIFUL Home on an oversized homesite close to Port Royal Sound. Home shows like a model with loads of updates. Beautiful Kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Updated Baths. 3 BRʼs plus Office/Exercise Room. $349,000

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15 ARTHUR HILLS COURT - Value Personified!

Waterfront Showcase Home! Located on the premier street in Leamington, this is one of the nicest homes in the entire community. 5 BR, 4 BA, 2 half baths, oozing with charm all overlooking a fabulous pool and lagoon setting that won’t quit. $1,399,000

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5 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE - Elegant waterfront home on the 11 mile lagoon system with lush landscaping offering total privacy. A fabulous home to entertain in; beautiful granite kitchen w/central island opens to big family room overlooking pool, multi-level decking, lagoon & boat dock. Gorgeous granite master bath & suite. Wow! $1,150,000

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39 FULL SWEEP - Fabulously appointed 4BR/ 4BA. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, granite & spectacular master suite & bath. Relax on your screened porch over looking pool/spa & 15 acre spring-fed lake. Just a short walk or bike ride to the beach. $1,195,000

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PALMETTO DUNES/LEAMINGTON

98 LEAMINGTON LANE - Best Buy in Leamington! Owners have purchased another home and want this waterfront home sold immediately! 14’ ceiling to floor windows with fabulous lagoon views. Formal dining, den/office with fireplace, huge eat-in kitchen. Spacious living area with wet bar. Huge master suite and spa. 3 car garage. Leamington pool, golf & beach club just a golf cart ride away. $849,000

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Orchestra offering online holiday auction

he Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is proud to present our second online auction, timed to offer bidders lots of holiday gift items. The Holiday Web Auction will offer items including restaurant certificates, vacation homes, accommodations, event tickets, golf packages, health and beauty items, household services, unique experiences, musical performances and more. The auction will be offered through the orchestra website, www.hhso.org. Items will be available for preview from Nov. 8-12, and the auction will be live from Nov. 12-16. Go online and purchase several unique gifts while supporting the orchestra’s many exceptional programs, including our season of concerts, Community Outreach programs, Youth Orchestra and International Piano Competition. This is a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping from home and feel good about giving back to the community. LEOPOLD’S VIOLIN Featuring Christopher Collins Lee, violin 8 p.m. Nov. 15 Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang’s father and teacher, once owned a 1680 Cremona violin — which now belongs to internationally known violinist Christopher Collins Lee, who will play Mozart’s 3rd Violin Concerto at the HHSO’s Nov. 15 concert. You will also hear Bartók’s Dances, Arensky’s lush variations and Shostakovich’s Quartet rescored for string orchestra. Lee became a protegè of Zino Francescatti at the age of 16. He studied violin and composition at Curtis and Juilliard, earned a doctorate degree, was named a Fulbright Scholar and has been awarded four honorary doctorate degrees.

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“Welcome Yule!”

Monday, December 6, 2010 8 pm Violin Concerto with Jocelyn Zhu,Violin, (2010 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner)

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DOGGY DOGG WORLD “Bark In The Park,” a fundraiser for the Bluffton Bark Park, returns from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton. The afternoonlong petfest will showcase arts and crafts, pet-related vendors, food, children’s games and contests, music and what organizers describe as — and we’re quoting here — “dog makeovers.” blufftonbarkpark.org

Shortly before beginning their tour this summer, the road warriors in DMB announced they’d be marking their 20th anniversary by doing something new: taking a year off. But before they sit out 2011, the band will make a Nov. 17 stop at the North Charleston Coliseum. Tickets are $65$75 and, very probably, going fast. (Fret not, Dave fans, the band is “looking forward to returning to the road in 2012.”) www.coliseumpac.com www.davematthewsband.com

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CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Showcase events at the ninth annual Concours continue through Nov. 7 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey

born to RUN The 19th Annual Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run — a 10K, 5K or health walk — kicks off at 8 a.m. Nov. 6, taking participants on a lovely morning trip over the Cross Island Parkway. 843-757-8520. www.bearfootsports.com

Horn. Tickets start at $20, and can be purchased either online or at the gate. (Children under 12 will be admitted free; students and military members receive half-off general admission ticket prices.) 843-7857469. www.hhiconcours.com

MARQUEE EVENTS Rolls-Royce Driving Tour Begins 9 a.m. Nov. 5 at the South Carolina Yacht Club at Windmill Harbour •

• Car Club Jamboree 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6, Coastal Discovery Museum • Motoring Midway 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6-7, Coastal Discovery Museum • Concours d’Elegance 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Coastal Discovery Museum

break into HOLLYWOOD (without leaving town) The Fifth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival is accepting entries in the categories of Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation and Screenplays. The festival will be held Feb. 16-20, 2011, but the final deadline for submissions is Nov. 15. www.beaufortfilm festival.com November 2010

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THANKSGIVING

• 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner: All are welcome to share turkey, dressing and all the trimmings at a free dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at Hudson’s On The Docks, 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island. Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated, and all donations the day of the event go to the Deep Well Project. Organized by St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s. For more information, please call 843-6941093.

HOLIDAY

• “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Hilton Head Dance Theatre: The 25th year of the holiday classic. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 10-13 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 13-14 at the Arts Center of

Coastal Carolina. This year’s edition will feature all of the Hilton Head Dance School’s nearly 300 students, as well as returning guest professionals Peter Kozak, formerly of Joffrey Ballet and currently with Columbia City Ballet, and Daniel May, formerly with Atlanta Ballet. The role of the “Sugar Plum Fairy” will be shared by Mackenzie Ogden, Ella Cuda and Caroline Santorum. The “Dew Drop Fairy” will be performed by Lane Allen. Tickets are $31 for adults and $23 for 18 and under. A special 25th anniversary black tie gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843842-2787. hhdt.org • Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Boutique: 9 :30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-12. The Auxiliary will extend its boutique to Coastal Carolina Hospital Nov. 16-17. Proceeds assist people in our community who are in need of prescription medications and

equipment. 843-689-8459. • Official Hilton Head Christmas Tree Lighting Festival: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Features face painting, crafts, holiday music, photos with Santa, food, cocoa and a performance from the cast of “Hello, Dolly!” Free and open to the public. 843-686-3945.

• “Songs from the Heart”, a Christmas benefit concert for the First Presbyterian Day School: 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. on William Hilton Parkway. $20 for reserved seating, $15 for general admission. 843-681-3695. • “Cool Yule,” a Christmas concert by K Smooth and Cool John Ferguson: 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at ARTWorks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. Stuff your stockings with carols of jazz, blues, and funk performed by Kenny Varner, also known as

K Smooth, and red-nosed Cool John Ferguson, known for his guitar work. $15 for adults, $10 for students and $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-279-2787. www.artworksinbeaufort.org • “An Island Christmas:” A new program of holiday music featuring singers from local churches, as well as an orchestra featuring members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra with players from the Savannah and Hilton Head orchestras. 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Francis By the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. $10 per adult, $5 per child, or $30 for a family. Tickets are available at the St. Francis Thrift Shop, Burke’s Pharmacy, Pretty Papers and Gifts or by e-mailing hhifestival chorus@gmail.com. • Hilton Head Choral Society’s 26th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Colleton

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River Plantation. Features six uniquely designed homes, and the Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir will perform songs of the season at the Clubhouse at 2:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 day of tour. Tickets are available at Burke’s Pharmacy, Christie’s Hallmark at Indigo Run and in the Belfair Shopping Center, Markel’s at Kitties Crossing, Paper and Party Plantation in Pineland Station, Pyramids at Main Street or online at www. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. 843341-3818 • “Welcome Yule!” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: Features Jocelyn Zhu, 2010 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition winner, on violin, as well as music from “Hansel and Gretel,” a symphony of well-known Christmas carols and “Frosty the Snowman,” performed with the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org

Arts Center. Tickets are available online at www.hhprep.org • “Steel Magnolias,” produced by the Palmetto Theatre Xperiment: 8 p.m. Nov. 11-13, 19-20 and 3 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21 at ARTworks, Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. $15 for adults, $10 for students. 843-379-2787. www.artworksinbeaufort.org • Hilton Head Comedy Club: Nov. 2-7: Tim Jones. Nov. 9-14: Mark Klein. Nov. 16-21: Karen Rontowski. Nov. 23-28: TBA. Nov. 30-Dec. 5: Jackie Flynn. Dec. 7-12: Jimmy Carroll. Dec. 14-19: The Legendary Wid. Dec. 21-30: TBA. Showtimes are 8 p.m., with an additional 10 p.m. show on Saturdays. 430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station, Hilton Head. $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends. Full bar and menu, 18 years and older. 843-681-7757. hiltonheadcomedyclub.com • “Hello, Dolly!” presented by the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina: Dec. 1-26 at the Arts Center, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787. www.artshhi.com

THEATER / DANCE

• “Let Me Entertain You,” presented by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio: A holiday dance performance showcase taking place at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. Features acts from movies and Broadway plays, including songs such as “Be Italian,” “Cabaret,” “All That Jazz,” “New York, New York,” “Grease” and many more. Dances will be performed by local dancers, as well as the Fred Astaire professional teaching staff. $29. 843-842-2787. www. artshhi.com • “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the Hilton Head Preparatory School: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 6 and 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing

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• Fifth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival: Now accepting entries in the categories of Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation and Screenplays. The festival will be held Feb. 16-20, 2011. Final deadline for submissions is Nov. 15. For more information or to submit a film or screenplay, go to www.beaufortfilmfestival.com • Handel’s “Messiah” at First Presbyterian Church: Auditions for solo parts begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays beginning Nov. 30; the performance will be Dec. 17.

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>> harry allen

at the jazz corner With: The Bob Alberti Trio When: 8 p.m. Nov. 26-27 Where: The Jazz Corner, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island Tickets: $15 Details: 843-842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com

For two generations of musicians, the sound of the tenor saxophone has been that of John Coltrane, whose style was so dominant that nearly every saxophonist who came after him fell under his influence. But that’s not the case for Harry Allen, who emulates an earlier era. “I think I have a wider influence than people realize,” Allen said. “I’ve listened to Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, and I love classical composers who combine inside with outside — Ravel is a good example. But it’s not immediately apparent in my playing, because I have that older sort of sound.” Allen credits his father for introducing him to jazz. “My dad was big on instilling the thought that music should be treated as something special,” Allen said. “I really grew up with this kind of music. I loved it so much that when I was hanging out with kids who were listening to rock ‘n’ roll, I heard it and thought, ‘What the hell is that? That doesn’t compare in any way to what I’m hearing at home.’ ” Jason Crane

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When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13 Where: Hilton Head Island High School Gymnasium Tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for students in advance, and $10 for adults and $8 for students at the door Details: 843-681-7273, 843-683-7204. www.islandreccenter.org More: The Rockets will take on the Hilton Head Dream Team, made up of P.J. Tanner, Steve Riley, Bill Miles, Steve Wilmot, Amanda O’Nan, Lew Kent and more. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association and the Hilton Head All Sports Booster Club.

Singers from the community are invited to participate as soloists or in the chorus. No auditions are necessary for the chorus. 843-681-3696. www.fpchhi.org • “Fiddler on the Roof” at the First Presbyterian Church: Auditions begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 28-29 at the church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Please contact Dr. Russell Floyd, minister of music at First Presbyterian Church, at 843-681-3696 to schedule an audition and for more information. The musical will be presented Feb. 26-28, 2011 at the church and will be free and open to the public. www.fpchhi.org • Hilton Head Extreme Cheer: The group has announced openings for athletes ages 7 to 10 to join their youth team. No experience is necessary and all training is done at the team’s professional cheer gym, 18 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head.

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MUSIC

• The Jazz Corner: Live music nightly; with special weekend concerts. Oct. 29-30: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, featuring Bob Masteller’s Jazz Corner Quintet. Nov. 5-6: The Brazil Project, featuring Christian Tamburr and Weber Iago. Nov. 12-13: Bobby Ryder’s Swingin’ Quartet. Nov. 19-20: The Annie Sellick Quartet. Nov. 26-27: Harry Allen, with the Bob Alberti Trio. Dec. 3-4: Mose Allison. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 843842-8620. www.thejazzcorner. com • “Leopold’s Violin,” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra:

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When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13-14 Where: Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island Tickets: $5, children under 12 are free. All proceeds benefit the Island Recreation Association’s Children’s scholarship fund. Details: 843-681-7273. www.islandreccenter.org More: Features a oysters and shrimp, an assortment of beers from Budweiser and a collection of wines from Rollers Total Beverage. Also on hand will be live music, a kid’s zone and a Holiday Craft Show and Silent Auction.

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When: Through Nov. 10 Where: Jcostello Gallery in the Red Fish Restaurant, 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Details: 843-686-6550, jcostellogallery.com More: The mixed-media exhibit captures the iconic freedom of cars and the history of modern travel. “Classic Deconstruction” will show along with a display of Concours d’Elegance poster contest entries from the Savannah College of Art and Design through Nov. 4.

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• Community Drum Circle: 7-8:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 843-363-3663.

ART / EXHIBITS

• “Classic Deconstruction” — work by Rose Thome Casterline: Through Nov. 10 at the Jcostello Gallery in the

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Red Fish Restaurant, 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head. The mixedmedia exhibit captures the iconic freedom of cars and the history of modern travel. “Classic Deconstruction” will show along with a display of Concours d’Elegance poster contest entries from the Savannah College of Art and Design through Nov. 4. 843686-6550. jcostellogallery.com • The State Art Collection: Contemporary Conversations: An exhibition representing the best of the South Carolina Arts Commission’s State Art Collection. Through Nov. 12 at the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843-686-3945. • Jean-Louis Dubois Collection exhibit: Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 4-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Island Ideas Gallery, 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-842-6261.

ART / CLASSES AND LECTURES

• “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art”: On display at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head. The exhibit traces the histories of coiled basketry in Africa and America and explores the evolution of an ancient art with Lowcountry ties. In conjunction, the museum will offer the following programs: “Sweetgrass Basket Making” with a local Gullah basket maker (Nov. 11) and “Habitat and Biology of Basket-Making Materials” with Laura Lee Rose, Horticulture Extension Agent at Clemson (Nov. 16). Reservations for each are required. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondaysSaturdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 843-689-3033. coastaldiscovery.org

WRITERS / READERS

• The “Lunch With Author”

Series: Comprises seven events that includes lunch, an author’s talk, Q&A and book signing. Features Rose Senehi, author of “Pelican Watch” (Nov. 3, Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head); Patricia MoorePastides, author of “Greek Revival: Cooking For Life” (Dec. 2, Moss Creek Clubhouse, Hilton Head); Steve Berry, author of “The Emperor’s Tomb” (Jan. 17, Holiday Inn, Beaufort); Batt Humphrey, author of “Dead Weight” (Feb. 17, Dockside Restaurant, Port Royal); and Michael Coker, Alice E. Sink and Rick Simmons (March 10, Sea Trawler restaurant, Bluffton). Berry will also host a Writer’s Workshop with his wife, Elizabeth, on Jan. 17 at the Holiday Inn, Beaufort. The series is $270; individual lunches are $42. All lunches start at noon. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 843-5214147 or emailing kingsley@uscb. edu

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• Puppet sculpting at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina: 4:30-5:45 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. For ages 9-14. Preregistration required by calling 843-686-3945, ext. 233. www. artshhi.com • ArtStart Art Classes at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina: 2-3 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18. For ages 2-5 with adult. Preregistration required by calling 843-686-3945, ext. 233. www. artshhi.com • Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball: 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Hilton Head Island High School gymnasium. The Rockets will take on the Hilton Head Dream Team, made up of P.J. Tanner, Steve Riley, Bill Miles, Steve Wilmot, Amanda O’Nan, Lew Kent and many more. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students in advance, November 2010

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violin,’ presented by the HHSO

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 15

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island

and $10 for adults and $8 for students at the door. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association and the Hilton Head All Sports Booster Club. Tickets can be purchased at the Rec Center or online at www.islandreccenter.org. 843681-7273, 843-683-7204 or 843-816-5422.

Tickets: $8 for adults and $6 for students in advance, and $10 for adults and $8 for students at the door. More: Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang’s father and teacher, once owned a 1680 Cremona violin that now belongs to internationally known violinist Christopher Collins Lee. Lee will play Mozart’s 3rd Violin Concerto, with Bartók’s Dances, Arensky’s lush variations and Shostakovich’s Quartet rescored for string orchestra. Details: 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org

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• Imagination Hour at the Sandbox: Story time will be followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. The series is designed so parents and caregivers can assist their child with each project. 10:3011:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head. 843-8427645. www.thesandbox.org

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• Bluffton Farmers Market: Organic produce, farm fresh eggs and beef, fresh fish, pastas, honey and local specialties. Prepared foods include barbecue, gumbo, crab cakes and fried shrimp and oysters. 2-7 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 18 at the Carson Cottages, 40 Calhoun St., Bluffton. 843-415-2447. Email manager@farmersmarketbluffton.com • Jasper County Farmers Market: The market hosts a variety of vendors selling produce, baked goods, prepared meals, arts and crafts and more. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through November at 9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. 843717-3690. jaspercountysc.org

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• Hilton Head Island

Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival: The ninth annual festival, which will feature Chevrolet as its 2010 Honored Marque, will be held Oct. 29-Nov. 7 at both The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa on Hutchinson Island and the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Tickets start at $20, with advance-purchase discounts available online through Oct. 15. Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased either online or at the gate. Children under 12 will be admitted free; students and military members receive half-off general admission ticket prices at the gate. 843-785-7469. www. hhiconcours.com • Bark In The Park — a fundraiser for the Bluffton Bark Park: Arts and crafts, petrelated vendors, food, children’s games and contests, dog makeovers, music and more. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Oscar Frazier Park,

77 Shultz Road, Bluffton. blufftonbarkpark.org • 2010 Beaufort Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony: The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 and follows the city of Beaufort’s downtown parade route. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St., Beaufort. 843-255-6880. • St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church 32nd Annual Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the church campus, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. The church’s celebration center building will be converted into an open bazaar, featuring gifts, needlework and more; the event also features baked goods, a garden shop, collectibles and a broad range of gently used items, such as books, household items, children’s clothing, toys, sporting goods and more. All proceeds from the

festival support the outreach and mission projects of the church. 843-785-4711. • Hilton Head Oyster Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13-14 at Shelter Cove Community Park. Features a oysters and shrimp, an assortment of beers from Budweiser and a collection of wines from Rollers Total Beverage. Also on hand will be live music, a kid’s zone and a Holiday Craft Show and Silent Auction. $5, children under 12 are free. All proceeds benefit the Island Recreation Association’s Children’s scholarship fund. 843681-7273. www.islandreccenter. org • Tasteful Tuesdays at Benny Hudson’s Seafood/ Retail Seafood Market: 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month through December. The free event features food, discussions about local shrimp and the shrimping industry

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and a live cooking demonstration with samples. The Island Winery will also be on hand. The event is free, but reservations are required, and attendees are asked to bring a beach/folding chair and beverage of choice. 175 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head. 843-682-3474.

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• Light Up The Links: A Night Golf event: Benefits Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Cocktails, barbecue and music begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Spanish Wells Club; tee time and party begins at 6:45 p.m. $40 for party-goers (includes dinner); $75 for players (includes dinner). 843-7062296. www.hospicecarelc.org • Fifth Saturday MLK Community Service Day: 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 30 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head. All ages invited to participate; enlist your family, church members, friends, neighbors, club members, youth group, scout troop, work colleagues or sports team. Bring work gloves, garden tools, paint brushes. Wear work clothes. 843-681-3881. • Caroline & Friends Down Syndrome advocacy and support organization Fifth Annual “Buddy Walk”: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 at in the rear parking lot of The Mall at Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 843-2988364. www.carolineandfriends. com • “Scholarly Endeavors” — The Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Fundraising Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Crowne Plaza Resort, Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head. Keynote speaker is judge Joe Brown from the syndicated courtroom show “Judge Joe Brown.” $65. 843-785-5312 or 843-422-0707 • Belk charity sale: 6-10 a.m. Nov. 6 at Belk in the Mall 108

at Shelter Cove. The event benefits local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations. www. belk.com • Sixth Annual Cupid’s Arrow Golf Classic: Begins 9 a.m. Nov. 6 at Oldfield Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the John A. (Jack) Kolbush Memorial Fund at Backus Children’s Hospital at Memorial Health University Medical Center. $150 per player; the event features a reception and awards ceremony. 843-7062055. • Military Veterans Golf Week: Nov. 8-12 at the Hampton Hall Golf Club. Active duty, retired military personnel and disabled veterans are cordially invited for a complimentary round of golf on the Pete Dye signature course at Hampton Hall, as well as on the Dolphin Head course and other select area courses (a $20 cart fee applies). Through the generous contributions of area donors, food, beverages, and prizes will also be provided. Please call 843-815-8720 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday to book a tee time. Space is limited. 843-815-8720. www.hamptonhallclubsc.com • “Razzle Dazzle Holiday Dinner” to beneﬁt local Special Olympics: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Golf Club at Indigo Run. Local merchants and artists will display their collections; there will also be a live auction and dinner and dessert by the Indigo Run Clubhouse. $30. 843-301-4978. www.razzledazzledinner.eventbrite.com • The Jazz Corner’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament — A Beneﬁt for the Junior Jazz Foundation: 10 a.m. shotgun start Nov. 20 at the Arthur Hills Course in Palmetto Hall. 843-842-8620. E-mail kelli@thejazzcorner.com • 9th Annual Sammy Claus Charity Gib-A-Way Ultimate Frisbee Tournament: Dec. 4 at Chaplin Park, Hilton Head.

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When: A 5K, 10K and fun walk that takes place at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 25 Where: Races begin and end at the Chart House parking lot near the back entrance of Hilton Head Plantation; after-party will be held at the Chart House restaurant parking lot. Details: 843-681-7273. www.islandreccenter.org More: Pre-registration ends at 8 p.m. Nov. 24. $30 to pre-register; $40 to register day of race. All proceeds go to the Island Recreation Association’s Children’s scholarship fund. All pre-registered participants receive a commemorative shirt and participation medal and are entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize.

Men and women of all skill levels are invited to play or watch. Participants are asked to bring a boy or make a donation to Bluffton Self Help. For details, call 843-683-6469 or 843-2900804 or e-mail sammyclaus@ gmail.com or calvoch@hotmail. com. • American Heart Association Lowcountry Heart Ball: Jan. 22, 2011 at the Westin Hilton Head Island

Resort and Spa. $200 per person, or $2,750 for tables of eight. Benefits the AHA. 6812355. E-mail judy.t.caramello@ heart.org

CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS • Friends of Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry Autumn meetNovember 2010

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jazz corner’s 6th annual charity golf tournament

When: 10 a.m. shotgun start Nov. 20 Where: Arthur Hills Course in Palmetto Hall. Details: 843-842-8620. E-mail kelli@thejazzcorner.com More: Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Jazz Corner’s Junior Jazz Foundation.

ing: 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at J. Banks Design, Main Street, Hilton Head. The special guest speaker will be author/cookbook author Dori Sanders. 843-6716049 or e-mail btenball@hargray.com. • Women at the Well Support Group: The St. Andrew By-The-Sea Counseling Center is now offering a support group for women experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or infertility. Facilitated by counselor Angie Elliott, the group will help women with tools for grieving, 110

coping, self-care, identifying and communicating needs and more. Meets 6-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 843-785-4711. Email counselorhhiumc@gmail.com • Bereavement Group: Tidewater Hospice and Grace Community Church present a weekly forum to provide help to people who have experienced a loss and would like support and information associated with grief and bereavement. Meets

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OUTDOORS

• Birding at Pinckney Island: Walk led by Diane Rand take place at 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars. $12. Reservations required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

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• 19th Annual Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run: 8 a.m. Nov. 6. Begins at Crossing Park and takes participants over the Broad Creek on the Cross Island Parkway. The event features a 10K, 5K and Health Walk. All participants receive a colorful Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run Salty Dog Cafe T-shirt. The post-race party and award ceremony will feature refreshments, music, and door prizes. 843-757-8520. www.bearfootsports.com • 22nd Annual Piggly Wiggly Turkey Trot: A 5K, 10K and fun walk that takes place at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Nov 25. Races begin and end at the Chart House parking lot near the back entrance of Hilton Head Plantation; afterparty will be held at the Chart House restaurant parking lot. All pre-registered participants receive a commemorative shirt and participation medal and are entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize. Pre-registration ends at 8 p.m. Nov. 24. $30 to pre-register; $40 to register day of race. All proceeds go to the Island Recreation Association’s Children’s scholarship fund. 843681-7273. www.islandreccenter. org • 19th Annual Hilton

Head Hospital Jingle Jingle Family 5K Run & Health Walk: Dec. 18 around the Hilton Head Medical Center Campus. Participants are asked to bring unwrapped toys for donations to benefit CODA and The Hilton Head Swim Team H2A. 843-7578520. www.bearfootsports.com. • 9th Annual Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Island Half Marathon 10K and 5K: Feb. 12. The race begins at Jarvis Creek Park and takes participants through two parks and over the Cross Island Parkway. 843-757-8520. www.bearfootsports.com.

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• Events at the Heritage Library: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 3: “Create a Pieces of Your Past Booklet Using Microsoft Word 2007.” This is a hands-on class: bring your laptop if you have one. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 10: “Turn Your Photos and Research Into Great Gifts.” Led by veteran genealogist Carol Clemens, this class will teach you how to create unique gifts for your family using your photos and research. Must have intermediate computer skills including knowledge of how to add photos to your computer as well as internet access. $30 for members, and $25 for non-members. Classes are held at the Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. Fees for both classes are $25 for members and $20 for nonmembers. To register call 843-686-6560. • Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry’s Homebuyer/ Financial Education program: Meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20 and Dec. 4 at the Burton Wells Senior Center. Students must attend all four class meetings (20 hours) to receive a certificate of completion. The program is especially helpful for first-time homebuyers, but any interested person November 2010

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Photography ‘made easy’ at Island Photo and Camera Dave and Diane Sanders, owners of Island Photo and Camera in the Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island, want you to have fun when you enter their shop — and you’ll have it in abundance when you see your photos become works of art you can share with family and friends. At Island Photo and Camera your digital photos can be transformed into oil or watercolor paintings, or they can become heirlooms on pillows or quilts. You can customize greeting cards for the holidays, all with personal messages, at very affordable

Island Photo and Camera Where: Fresh Market Shoppes, 890 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 54, Hilton Head Island, 29918 Phone: 843-842-5252 Fax: 843-686-2882 Online: www.islandphotoand camera.com Email: info@IslandPhotoandCamera

prices. (The store has five kiosks for creating prints, collages, calendars, posters and specialty cards for all seasons.) What’s more, if you want to hone your skills, photographer

Jerry Griffin, a multiple medal winner in photographic competitions, is offering two classes on a sign-up basis: “Digital Photography Made Easy” (Nov. 4) and “Home Portraits Made Easy” (Nov. 18). The staff at Island Photo and Camera includes Liz Sanders, Michael Tappeiner and Josh Sturm, who offering technical support and advice. Diane proudly says, “Island Photo and Camera is the only photo specialty shop in the entire county.” Dave adds, “We’re members of the Independent Photo

Imagers Association, a network of over 550 members, who own and operate professional photo businesses. It helps us to stay current in the latest innovations in the industry.” Alison Reese, a frequent customer, calls the employees the friendliest and most helpful people she has ever met. “They’ve helped me establish my business from nature photos I’ve taken of the birds, the beach, our lovely surroundings, all on beautiful note cards. They turned me from a hesitant amateur into a true professional.” Roslyn Farhi

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HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY’S 26TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES

When: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5 Where: Colleton River Plantation Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 day of tour. Tickets are available at Burke’s Pharmacy, Christie’s Hallmark at Indigo Run and in the Belfair Shopping Center, Markel’s at Kitties Crossing, Paper and Party Plantation in Pineland Station, Pyramids at Main Street or online Details: 843-341-3818. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org More: Features six uniquely designed homes, and the Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir will perform songs of the season at the Clubhouse at 2:30 p.m.

may attend. $40 per person, and preregistration is required. 843-815-6616. E-mail jmustard@ lowcountryliteracy.org • A Celebration of Remembrance: For people who have lost loved ones. 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 540

William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-3696. www.fpchhi.org. • Herb Society Of Hilton Head Fall Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Mall at Shelter Cove. All profits are donated to local charities. 843-6719498. M November 2010

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Must-Haves The holidays are just around the bend, and despite the excitement, we’re guessing you might be starting to feel the stresses. Entertaining, organizing and looking your best are things we all worry about this time of year, so we thought we’d suggest some ways to help you look and feel your best — in plenty of time for your season to be joyful.

THE PORCUPINE Stay cozy, warm and fashionable all season long in this Bolero cut rabbit jacket with faux fox collar. The Bolero style jacket is making a big comeback this fall, and is the perfect companion for our moderate Lowcountry winters. From the Kelli Kouri Leathers Fur Collection, found at The Porcupine in the Village At Wexford. 843-785-2779. www.porcupinestyle.com

HERITAGE JEWELRY Heritage Jewelry at Pineland Station is your official local Movado dealer. 843-689-2000

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J BANKS DESIGN These one-of-a-kind leather snap wraps, adorned with agate, antique jade, magnesite and quartz stones, are a must-have for spicing up your wardrobe. 843-681-5122. www.jbanksdesign.com

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ISLAND MEDICAL SPA Give your skin a fresh start in just 60 seconds with the Clarisonic Opal, a sonic cleanser that removes dirt, oil and makeup so moisturizers and serums can absorb better. 4 Dunmore Court, Hilton Head. 843-689-3322

s THE SANCTUARY bareMinerals Brilliant Gold Beauty Duo imparts a subtle sheer pearlescent glow to your holiday look. Cased in a gold custom-color mirrored compact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect travel partner for fast, on-the-go preparty touch-ups. Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 843-842-5999. wwwsanctuaryeurospa.com

FRINGE One of many featured Aveda Gift Collections, each of which is perfect for a smooth holiday season. 38C New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 843-784-7400

POWERHOUSE GYM Dedicated to a high quality of customer satisfaction, this workout spot offers a motivating atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and premier exercise equipment. 1530 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 843-706-9700

FACES DAY SPA With the Perfect Skin line-diffusing emulsion, you can visibly soften harsh lines, wrinkles and large pores for a smooth-as-glass finish that lasts for hours.1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-785-3075

LE SPA Pamper and indulge your body and mind at Le Spa. Choose from our luxurious selection of facial, body and beauty treatments, or treat yourself to a spa package for the ultimate escape. The Shops at Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head. 843-363-6000. www.lespahhi.com

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ISLAND GIRL Sgt. Pepper leather jacket by My Tribe, boyfriend skinny jean by David Kahn and orange embroidered tiger tee by Antoinette C. 843-686-6000, www.islandgirlhhi.com

FORSYTHE Italian designer Roberto Coin signs each of his 18K gold creations with an embedded ruby â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is said to bring the wearer a long, healthy and happy life. The sun ring contains 2.19 ct. cognac diamonds and plenty of vitamin D! The Appassionata bangle bracelet testifies that big is back in jewelry fashion. Shops at Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 843-671-7070. www.forsythejewelers.biz

PALMETTOES Black jeans from Worn, South Carolina logo shirt by Palmettoes and cotton sweater by Eildon Hills. Perfect for holiday parties or as a gift. 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. 843-363-6800

LUCIANA READY-TO-WEAR AND CUSTOM-MADE CLOTHING Custom-made purple dress by Luciana, 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 843-686-5620

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DESIGNS BY CLEO One-of-a-kind art that you can wear! Made with freshwater pearls, semi-precious gemstones and sterling silver. The perfect accessory for a holiday party â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or a fabulous gift idea. 14 Greenwood Dr. Hilton Head. 843-342-7001

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J. COSTELLO GALLERY Introducing wearable art by Taos artist Zelma Goldstein. The gallery is located in the Red Fish building, Hilton Head. 843-686-6550

Blue Parrot features Mud Pie Baby outfits and more. Check out the great selection of gifts for everyone. 843-785-9877

PRETTY PAPERS Update your favorite party look and add a touch of shimmer with cuff bracelets in silver or gold. The Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 843-341-5116

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Into ‘Twilight?’ Looking to drop a few pounds? Want to travel with your favorite bands?

THERE’S A CRUISE FOR THAT BY MARIANNA BARBREY

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Cruises have always been a popular choice for those in need of a little sun and sea, of course, but as the array of vessels, themes and destinations have increased in recent years, so has interest in cruising. These days, there truly is a cruise for everyone, whether you’re into music, history, politics or anything, really. Want to cruise with fellow “Twilight” fans to Forks, Wash.? There’s a cruise for that. Want to lose weight with “The Biggest Loser” star Jillian Michaels while you voyage to the Bahamas? There’s a cruise for that. Basically, if it’s bordered by water, you can cruise there. Because of the vast array of options, a cruise can easily be your elusive “perfect vacation” — and one that may even be less expensive than you think. Once a luxury to a small portion of the population, cruises have now become more affordable: With established all-inclusive rates that include accommodations, dining, entertainment, activities and parties, cruises can cost as little as $50 to $75 a day per person (especially in the least expensive time of year, from mid-August to late December.) >>

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That’s not to say one bill covers all: Additional costs can include airfare, alcohol, gratuities, shore activities, some dining options, spa treatments, casino gambling and Internet use. But most of these additional costs can be researched before boarding. ••• These days, the most popular option continues to be the traditional leisure cruise to the Caribbean. Luckily for the Lowcountry, Carnival has a homeport just up the road in Charleston,

“One recent development is the evolution of close-to-home ports,” said Terry Brennan, president of Atlanta-based Williamsburg Travel. “Years ago, most cruise departures were from Miami and San Juan. Now, departure points are close-by cities such as Charleston, Jacksonville, and Port Canaveral.” Still, once you decide to go on a cruise, the sheer amount of selections can be overwhelming. A Google search for “cruises” will more or less cause your browser to come to a screeching halt; for this reason, using a local travel adviser

A Google search for “cruises” will more or less cause your browser to come to a screeching halt; for this reason, using a local travel adviser can make your booking and travel experience much smoother. and its Fantasy departs year-round for five- to seven-day cruises that stop at ports such as Nassau, Freeport, Key West, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay. The 855-foot Fantasy boasts 1,026 state rooms, 10 decks and accommodations for 2,056 passengers. 120

can make your booking and travel experience much smoother. “There’s nothing worse than a vacation that doesn’t fulfill your dreams, taste and lifestyle,” said Cheryl Lawrence of AAA Travel. “No one wants a ‘cheap’ vacation experience. It’s our job in the trav-

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el industry to be aware of the vast number of promotions and special offers in the market at any given time, assuring that our travelers not only get the right cruise, but at the best possible price.” Developing a relationship with a local travel adviser will allow them to steer you towards experiences, destinations and preferences they know you’ll enjoy the most. “Believe it or not, your experience can be enhanced by simply being on either the port or starboard side of the ship,” said Jim Buckley, president of Island Travel. Local travel advisers can also handle any hiccups that may occur in an itinerary. If cruise companies slip in surprise charg-

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es or changes, the travel adviser can handle debates on your behalf. “Your travel adviser represents you, not the cruise line,” says Buckley. Surprisingly, while other resorts and destinations have taken a hit during the recent economic downturn, the cruise industry has enjoyed smoother sailing, partly because they provide flexibility and value that their landlocked counterparts struggle to compete with.

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of the population has ever been on a cruise, so there are always new customers. For this reason, the industry is continually evolving with new destinations, new activities and new vessels targeted to the new passenger. Whatever you want to do and wherever you want to go, rest assured, there’s a cruise for that. “Cruising offers the opportunity to see all of the world for reasonable rates — including meals, entertainment and the comforts

Surprisingly, while other resorts and destinations have taken a hit during the recent economic downturn, the cruise industry has enjoyed smoother sailing, partly because they provide flexibility and value that their landlocked counterparts struggle to compete with. “In my opinion, a cruise is more desirable than a resort because of the various locations visited, and because, in most instances, a cruise is less expensive than a resort,” said Sue Goodboy of Cruise Planner. Moreover, only 20 percent 122

of home, without having to pack and unpack,” said Nancy Lee Honey of Valerie Wilson Travel. “It’s a marvelous taste of many cultures in a leisurely, safe manner. One can even discover a corner of the world in which to hide later!” M

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n recent months, celebrity magazines and gossip blogs have been buzzing about the supposed trend of celebrity wedding vow renewals. In June, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott featured their re-nuptials on the season finale of their reality show, “Tori and Dean.” Heidi Klum and Seal reportedly renew their vows every year. And Khloe Kardashian and NBA star Lamar Odom just said “I still do” on their first anniversary in October. Vow renewals are unique in that they center around something that’s perhaps somewhat overlooked the first time around. When we talk about

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weddings (or plan them), we discuss dresses and caterers, cake flavors and party favors, colors and flowers. In the rush of attending to a thousand details, it’s easy to overlook the vows themselves, yet without them, those other details hardly matter. Brides tend to spend more time daydreaming about walking down the aisle than thinking about what they’ll say at the altar. But there will be words exchanged — possibly the most important ones you’ll ever say. If that sounds heavy, it should. And it shouldn’t. These are important promises you’re making, and the weight of your words will carry you through

BY ROBYN PASSANTE

good times and bad in years to come. But at the same time, you’ve already made those promises in your heart. They were made when you accepted an engagement ring, or when you worked up the nerve to propose, or even long before that. The wedding is simply the place where you say them out loud. So what will you say? The answer may depend on where you’re getting married as much as who you’re marrying. Your first stop is to talk with your officiant. Most religions have guidelines (or rules) about what can, should or may not be said. The officiant will show you a sample or two of the wed-

ding vows he or she typically uses, and let you know whether you’re allowed to add or amend anything. If you’d like to try writing your own vows, talk to your soon-to-be spouse first. Some people simply don’t have the desire to pen their own, and others are too shy to even give it a try. Don’t let it be a sticking point; the last thing you want to give your partner on your wedding day is a nervous stomach (or a head full of resentment) for being forced out of their comfort zone on what is, don’t forget, their special day too. Whatever you decide to use, revise or write from scratch,

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there’s no need to memorize your words before the big day. But you should at least read them beforehand, even if they’re the tried-and-true “for better for worse, for richer for poorer...” vows you’ve heard a million times. Because the day you say them out loud to the love of your life, those words will sound different and feel different and be different than ever before. And the moment

will pass in such an emotional blur that you might not remember really saying them at all. If that’s the case, don’t fret: You can always say them again a year later, just like Khloe and Lamar. Robyn Passante is the author of “The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Wedding Vows” and “The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Wedding Etiquette.”

Bridal Showcase coming february 2011 Go to hiltonheadbridalshow.com for updates on the Lowcountry’s premier wedding event, bringing together the area’s ﬁnest professionals and vendors — everyone you need to have the wedding of your dreams. Bring a photo of the happy couple to the Showcase at Hampton Hall for a chance to have your wedding featured in a future Monthly.

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Dr. Joe and Kaye Black, co-chairs of the United Way:

‘Our time and talent was never meant to be used selfishly.

It’s much more of a joy to share it.’ BY DAVID JAKUBIAK • PHOTO BY SCOTT HOPKINS

ach year, the United Way of the Lowcountry embarks on a fundraising campaign to support its work in Beaufort and Jasper Counties — efforts that support 39 local charities and programs. But support at this level requires a lot of money — this year’s goal is $2.6 million — and the success of the campaign is predicated on the work of talented, dedicated and passionate teams. To steer the campaign, the United Way has looked to co-chairs Kaye and Dr. Joseph W. Black, a dynamic duo of tireless energy, dedication, compassion and knowledge.

active in the local medical community. Given the schedules of a small business owner and physician, it would be understandable if the Blacks wanted to take some time off and get a little rest, but they see things differently. “Our time and talent was never meant to be used selfishly; it’s much more of a joy to share it,” Kaye explains. “Those of us who have good health care, nutritious food, safe shelter, education, and even a modest income have so much more than many of our neighbors in the Lowcountry. United Way has always focused on meeting the basic needs of people in a community, so it seemed like a logical place to start.”

“Those of us who have good health care, nutritious food, safe shelter, education, and even a modest income have so much more than many of our neighbors in the Lowcountry.” KAYE BLACK, CO-CHAIR

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But the United Way isn’t the only place the Blacks are involved. Joe works part time at Volunteers in Medicine, where he is also a board member. They are both members and volunteers at First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head, where Kaye serves

in the Christian Education Ministry and Dr. Black is the Missions Ministry chair. Dr. Black has served in the Hilton Head Rotary Club for more than 30 years, 25 of which on the Scholarship Committee. And they’re involved with the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Hilton Head, the Boys & Girls Club and Children’s Services. *** The couple has been involved with United Way since the mid-1990s. Kaye says their commitment to organization is fostered by two key things. “All of the money contributed here stays here — it’s invested in helping people in our community, and all charities supported by United Way meet strict requirements for accountability and results. Local volunteers oversee this.” To understand the impact of United Ways, work, she continues, “All you need to do to is to visit some of the agencies and see how the dollars invested right here at home are making a difference. We have hundreds of stories — from the expressed joy of an adult on learning to read through Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry to a grateful young woman who says, ‘You saved my life and the lives of my children.’

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” [She was helped by Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse.] Joe offers that the reach of the United Ways work is staggering. “I was surprised to learn that United Way agencies assist roughly one out of every three people every year in our two counties. That is an astonishing statistical fact.” Still, despite this immense involvement in the Lowcountry, Kaye said the need for the United Way is growing. “Charitable agencies are seeing a 40 percent increase in requests for services, yet only 10 percent of the people in our area give to United Way. I can’t tell you how that compares statistically with other years, or with other regions of the country, but I can tell you that it makes me sad. Not everyone can give gener-

HOW TO HELP

To contribute to United Way, or for more information on the organization and volunteer opportunities, go to www.uwlowcountry.org or call 843-837-2000.

ously to United Way every year, but any person who has one dollar of disposable income gets no pass in my book. The Lowcountry is a special place, alive with natural beauty and interesting people. We have an opportunity to be a more gracious community and to truly dem-

onstrate love for our neighbors.” Through their work, Kaye and Joe say they hope to inspire other area residents to become involved in the work of the United Way. “What we hope is that we are showing others how rewarding it can be to share the United Way story, and to encourage everyone around us to be generous, not only with time and talent, but also with their money. If everyone invested even a few dollars, more of our neighbors in the Lowcountry could be given not a hand-out, but a hand-up. People just need an opportunity to get back on their feet when they have lost a job or a home or have had their family life shattered. Children don’t deserve to ever go to bed hungry.” M September 2010 November 2010

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It’s time to hit the accelerator Note to Bluffton readers: What happens in Hilton Head does not stay in Hilton Head, but spills over to Bluffton and the entire Lowcountry.

ear fellow citizens, We have a choice to make. We can continue hitting the brakes and become a second-rate resort town. Or we can unite our energies and become the most desirable small beach town on the East Coast. On Nov. 2, we can take the first step and elect a progressive Town Council. Having served for eight months on the Mayor’s Vision Task Force, I’ve seen the data that backs up my view: We are on the way down! The recession has only made more evident what’s been happening for over a decade. Hilton Head Island is a special place, and there’s no reason that its old glory cannot be restored. But before marc frey we can do that, we need to citizen open our eyes to some realities. The Heritage tournament is in question, Delta has suspended its flights to Atlanta, the empty mall speaks for itself, home foreclosures abound and unoccupied commercial buildings are everywhere. Retail stores, offices, medical facilities and the Technical College of the Lowcountry have all moved to Bluffton, reducing employment opportunities on the island and reducing the town’s tax revenue. The number of visitors coming to our shores has been in decline for 13 years. We have 500,000 fewer visitors a year than we did at our high point, which represents a loss of $500 million — and given that tourism represents 2/3 of our total economy, that is a big hole. So what can we do to get back on the road of success? • Take up the fight. • Elect a capable leader and a pro-business town council. • Follow the road map outlined in the Mayor’s Vision Task Force report. • Unite the community so that citizens, the private sector and government can work together. • Improve the economic situation first and follow up with a rejuvenation plan.

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The new town council has a lot of things to do. Here is just a short list of items that need to be of a high priority: • Take whatever measures necessary to strengthen the hospitality industry. • Get the airport discussion behind us. • Revise our land management ordinance and come up with an island-wide land-use plan. • Make the Lowcountry a truly green region. • Rejuvenate and enhance our infrastructure (both public and private). • Diversify the island’s economic base. While it’s true that the new mayor will only have one vote — the same as other members of Town Council — it’s also true that he has the ability to set the tone and find a way to unite our community. So when you go to vote, ask yourself: What kind of leader will have the best chance of making our community blossom again? Personally, for me three names stand out (in order of when they entered the race): Tom Crews, Drew Laughlin and Jim Collett. I wish all three could serve on Town Council. But my vote will go to Crews, and here’s why: About 18 months ago, Tom contacted me after reading a “Last Call” column in which I advocated a fresh start for Hilton Head. We met shortly after, and he walked me through the town’s comprehensive long-term plan, which he was chairing. We started to meet on a regular basis to discuss the state of affairs and what it would take to revitalize our community. At some point Tom decided to run for office, motivated by the simple belief that he could make our community a better place. He felt, as I do, that he is uniquely qualified to extend Charles Fraser’s vision and bring it to a new level. I quizzed him for hours on various issues, trying to see if he would indeed be capable of devising a plan that would restore and revive Hilton Head. I concluded two things: It can be done, and Tom is the person to do it. Tom has deep roots in the community, his vision as an architect will help him develop a clear picture of what our island can become, his previous involvement with the town allows him to get through the bureaucratic maze, his personality is positive, he is willing to listen and he is steadfast once the right conclusion has been reached. That is the kind of fresh leadership we need. Start putting a stake in the ground for the future and go out and vote! M E-mail your thoughts to Marc at mfrey@freymedia.com; or comment at www.hiltonheadmonthly.com/blogs

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