Local Life Magazine October 2022

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“Willow Cole’s Heritage Shortbread.

Melts in your mouth. So yummy.”

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lance Hanlin (Local since 2007) lance.hanlin@wearelocallife.com

“Bob Sutton’s barbecue sauce lineup at Bullies BBQ. Slow Burn is the best.”

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“Hearts & Arrows Citra IPA from Lincoln & South Brewing Company.”

ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER Jeremy Swartz (Local since 2003) jeremy.swartz@wearelocallife.com

“Hilton Head Ice Cream.”

DESIGNER Charles Grace (Local since 1997) charles.grace@wearelocallife.com

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AUDIENCE & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Ashlan Saeger (Local since 2016) ashlan.saeger@wearelocallife.com

“Fresh veggies from the farmers market.”

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Bailey Gilliam (Local since 2020) bailey.gilliam@wearelocallife.com

“Fallen Aristocrat. A jewelry collection by Paula Danyluk, exclusively for the Paris Market.”

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE Rebecca Kerns (Local since 1999) rebecca.kerns@wearelocallife.com

“Veggie quiche from Marmalade Homemade Baking.”

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“The Green Bee cold press from the Juice Hive.”

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Lauren Alston (Local since 2019) lauren.alston@wearelocallife.com

“A Sunday morning dirty chai latte from the Corner Perk.”

PHOTO EDITOR Lisa Staff (Local since 2003) lisa@lisastaffphoto.com

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Crafted in the Lowcountry We live in a region that was largely rural and wild just a few generations ago. Everything you see around you was crafted by the hard-working people who call it home.

This issue salutes local artisans, craftsmen and creators and the one-of-a-kind treasures they design.

NEAT AND TIDY Check out the detail of this stunning tide clock, painstakingly designed and crafted by Hilton Head Island resident Blake Shattuck, owner of Shattuck Clockworks.

The fully functional, dual purpose piece of artwork was hand-carved, using traditional tools and techniques. See the work of many other local crafters, starting on page 68.

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Local gift guide

Captivating stories crafted by Lowcountry authors

Get a jump on holiday shopping with locally made items

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Local winners

See who claimed the top prizes in our crafted contest

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DIY project

Make a beautiful oyster shell candle holder in six easy steps

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Power flowers

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Pump it up

Create elegant fall arrangements using native plants and flowers

Chefs share pumpkin recipes to get you into the fall spirit

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Tabby talk

Examining the concrete that helped build the Lowcountry

Golden anniversary A Lowcountry artists colony celebrates 50 years

Ben Ham Gallery New Works From Italy!

Awake In A Dream Of Tuscany

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Meet the locals behind this issue

Inside and out

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Cool and oddball things coming to this year’s Concours

Unlock your inner purpose through Soul Language

Exploring Hilton Head’s hand-crafted history

Pecan season is here, let’s get cracking!

Meet the man behind the Grand Motoring Film Festival

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Keith Urban promotes his new album in Savannah

An oceanfront home shares a lesson in maximizing space

Tune up your fall wardrobe in time for the Concours

Discover French wines with a Lowcountry flair

Hilton Head's motoring festival celebrates 20 years

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Shopping

Our favorite local picks to ring in the new season

Destinations

There’s always something going on in The ‘Nati

Happenings

The top performances and events planned for October

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Amazing creations are all around us if you know where to find them.

BEHIND THE WHEEL Publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb shows off her pottery skills on an electric wheel. Hilton Head Pottery (formerly IDEA Studio) on Mathews Drive offers beginner classes, advanced classes and has an Open Wheel Night from 6:30-8 p.m. most Thursdays. Wine, beer and snacks are welcome. If you are successful, they will even keep your two best pots to be be fired and glazed.

“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.”

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Do you remember what you were doing on this day five years ago? I certainly do. The very first issue of LOCAL Life was hitting mailboxes, and I was a ball of nervous energy. Will they love it as much as we do?

Starting a new publication seemed like such a gamble in 2017, but a core group of local businesses and friends believed in us, and we believed in our mission. Five years later we are proud to say the overwhelming majority of those early supporters are still with us, and we’ve developed several new friendships along the way. While we are constantly tweaking and refining, we are happy with the direction LOCAL Life is headed and are excited about the future.

Our industry has faced unprecedented challenges over the past couple of years: a global paper shortage, a national shipping crisis, paper mill strikes, printer staff shortages, universal cost increases, Covid chaos … the list goes on. Thanks to our loyal readers and supporters, we have survived without sacrificing quality. Many other print publications around the country have not been as lucky — skipping issues, reducing page counts, using cheaper paper or ceasing operations altogether.

While it’s been a challenge, it’s also been a blast. If you can’t tell, our team is in love with the Lowcountry and is having the best time putting the magazine together. We try to make each issue beautiful and timeless, themed around something that makes Lowcountry life special. This month we spotlight local makers and artisans.

We invited six local experts to judge the best locally made products in six categories: food, drink, home, style, crafts and art. Find all of the category winners inside along with a handy Crafted in the Lowcountry Gift Guide full of high-quality, locally made products. Treat everyone on your nice list to a one-of-a-kind item this holiday season, or just treat yourself while supporting local makers. When we support each other, incredible things can happen.

LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB PUBLISHER lori.goodridge@wearelocallife.com

SWEET ESCAPE Before I got into magazine publishing a few decades ago, I was a high school art teacher. My favorite subject was ceramics.

We had three electric wheels at the school, two kick wheels and a huge kiln for firing the pottery.

If you’ve never done it, there’s no better feeling than making a bowl or cup out of wet clay. Doing any form of craftwork helps calm the mind and allows one to escape into a different world.

If you are in need of a creative outlet that not only prevents you from working but also occupies your mind, give it a spin!

WE HAVE A WINNER Have you seen the LOCAL Life Jeep around town? This month we snapped a picture with Deb Staub, grand prize winner of the 2022 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards Presented by Hargray. Presenting her the $2,500 check is Hargray's Jose Vargas.

contributors MEET LOCAL CREATIVES BEHIND THE SCENES Alvin B. Glen Artist OTHER CREDS: First place, Charleston Artist Guild Exhibit member show, Charleston; Moja Arts Festival, poster and featured artist, Charleston; Best in Show, Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit, Charleston; Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration and NIBCAA, poster artist and featured artist, Walter Greer Gallery, Hilton Head FOR THIS ISSUE: Local artwork, “Sarah” HOMETOWN: Dorchester LOCAL SINCE: 1985 HOBBIES: Exhibiting my art, fishing, handy man around home FAVORITE RESTAURANTS: China Town (Summerville), A&A Fresh Seafood (Harleyville) WHAT CRAFT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Brick masonry. My father was a master brick mason, and he taught me the craft. FAVORITE HALLOWEEN MEMORY: Having our adult children convert our home into a haunted house for the grandchildren. FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE: Phantasm (the original) WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OCTOBER? Cooler temperatures and exhibiting at the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival.

Yvette R. Murray Poet OTHER CREDS: Emrys Journal, The Petigru Review, Catfish Stew, A Gathering Together, Kakalak, Barzakh FOR THIS ISSUE: Local poetry, “SelfPortrait as Sweetgrass” HOMETOWN: Charleston CURRENT HOME: Charleston LOCAL SINCE: I binyah HOBBIES: Reading, crocheting and the arts. FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Gillie's on James Island. FAVORITE LOCALLY CRAFTED ITEM: Sweetgrass baskets and jewelry and tings. WHAT CRAFT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Writing FAVORITE HALLOWEEN MEMORY: I am not really into Halloween. FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE: It's a series, "Midnight Mass" WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OCTOBER? Cooler weather (usually) and the promise of the upcoming holidays and the food!

Madelaine (Maddie) Batey Graphic designer OTHER CREDS: Bachelor of Communications and Fine Arts from the University of South Carolina Beaufort and a certified recreational diver. FOR THIS ISSUE: Rock 'N Ribs Preview: Natural Born Grillers, Local Love HOMETOWN: Savannah CURRENT HOME: Hilton Head Island LOCAL SINCE: 2016 HOBBIES: Painting, video games, Twitch streaming, photography, kayaking, yoga, reading and learning new recipes with my partner. FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Gusto Ristorante FAVORITE LOCALLY CRAFTED ITEM: Walter Palmer's pelican sculptures WHAT CRAFT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? My photography of Hilton Head and Beaufort. FAVORITE HALLOWEEN MEMORY: I was 7, and I was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, and my Papal was Toto. We were out trick-or-treating and were knocking on the last couple of doors. Then we came up to a house, and they exclaimed, "We have a treat for Toto!" They gave him a little red bag that had Halloween cookies inside; we said thank you and went on gathering goodies. Later, when we are sorting our candy, Papal takes a big bite of one of the bone-shaped cookies and is met with a startling surprise. The "cookies" were real dog treats. FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE: Underworld series and The Lost Boys (1987) WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT OCTOBER? It is finally getting a little chilly, and I can go to oyster roasts, take late-night beach walks and share ghost stories.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling + Butch Hirsch + Michael Hrizuk Richard Leo Johnson + David Miller + Mike Ritterbeck + Lisa Staff WRITERS Lisa Allen + David Blue + Denise Friday + Carrie Hirsch + Elizabeth Howard + Barry Kaufman + Carolyn Males Hannah Massen + Margaret Pearman + Will Robinson + Michele Roldán-Shaw + B.C. Rausch + Michaela Satterfield Leslie T. Snadowsky + Richard Thomas + Julia White + Jenna Wiley CONTRIBUTORS Madelaine Batey + Marcia Cornell + Megan Goheen Dario Iudica + Carly Schultz + Jean Meaney Wheatly 18

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The cover features the grand prize winner of the 2022 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards Presented by Hargray. The stoneware Lowcountry boil set was created by artist, Lowcountry master naturalist and retired middle school teacher Debra Staub in her studio, which overlooks the salt marsh and tidal creeks of St. Helena Island. The two large shrimp are tiger shrimp, a nonnative shrimp that now competes with native shrimp.

A student brought the shrimp to Staub when the class was studying the invasive species. See more of Staub’s work at debstaubdesigns.com. The photo was taken by Lisa Staff. See more of her work at lisastaffphoto.com.

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1962 RENAULT EL TIBURON ROADSTER Owner: Geoff Hacker of Tampa, Florida Details: In the early 1960s, industrial designer Henry Covington from St. Petersburg, Florida, set out to build the perfect fiberglass car, based on the aerodynamic principles of Dr. Augustus Raspet. The result was the 1962 Renault El Tiburon, known as The Shark. Six prototype coupes were made before Covington died in 1962 and production stopped.

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Keep it 100

1956 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100M Owner: James Harris of Middleburg, Virginia Details: The Austin-Healey 100 was a coveted sports car developed by Donald Healey, based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals. It was in production from 1953 until 1956. The “100" was named by Healey for the car's ability to reach 100 mph. The high-performance 100M model was introduced in 1955. In all, 640 100Ms were built by the factory.

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In rare form

Often the most popular entries at the annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival are not the priceless vintage cars that battle it out for the title of Best in Show. For casuals like us, it’s usually the rare, quirky and oddball entries that steal the show.

Concept cars, movie cars, race cars, tiny cars, cars with propellers … those are the type of entries that get our motors running. Here are a few fun things to look forward to seeing at this year’s event, set for Nov. 4-6 at Port Royal Golf Club and Hilton Head Island Airport.

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Farm fresh

1965 CITROËN 2CV STATION WAGON Owner: Steve Cripps of Alpharetta, Georgia Details: This incredibly rare wagon is a conversion from a Citroën sedan convertible. The German name for it is Gangsterentenbreak (Gangster Duck Station Wagon). Many lovers just call it “The Duck.” Only two are known to exist, and you can see one of them as part of this year’s Life exhibit.

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1968 FOUGA MAGISTER Owner: Lee Logan of Ridgeland Details: While primarily operated as a trainer aircraft, the French two-seat Fouga Magister also was frequently used in combat. It saw action during the Six-Day War, the Salvadoran Civil War, the Western Sahara War and the Congo Crisis. After its retirement by the French Air Force, Magisters were purchased by private-owner pilots in the U.S. and have since been operated in the experimental category. The impressive jet is part of this year’s Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala and the Aero Expo. See it: Nov. 4-5, Hilton Head Island Airport

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1936 LE CARABE REPLICA Owner: Jeff Lane of Nashville, Tennessee Details: Little is known about French inventor Hippolyte Delimal. But in 1936, he attempted to create the world's smallest car, which reached a speed of 24 mph and touted fuel economy of 118 mpg. He affectionately named it Le Carabe, or the “Ground Beetle.” He repurposed a two-stroke engine and coupled it with a light wooden body.

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Making a scrapbook no longer takes hours with a pair of scissors and endless paper cuts. The CRICUT MAKER 3 is the most innovative and powerful model yet, able to cut through anything from fabric to wood so you’ll never run out of projects. This model has built-in storage so you don’t have to worry about misplacing your tools. Available at cricut.com for $399.99.

On the tiles

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Captivating stories crafted by Lowcountry authors SELECTIONS BY DENISE FRIDAY BECOMING MRS. LEWIS

BY PATTI CALLAHAN

SOUL TAKER

BY DAVE MCDONALD

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A diamond in the rough. Not only is Soul Taker a hard-to-put-down read, it takes place in Beaufort County, mainly on Hilton Head Island. Detective Max Maxcy has caught the interest of a serial killer.

At each crime scene there is a note left addressed to him. As the murders become more frequent, the killer makes it clear Max’s girlfriend, Beth, is on his list. Max has to work closely with the sheriff's department and the FBI to try to outsmart a methodical killer and protect his team and Beth. There is suspense on nearly every page. Dave McDonald is the author of 15 books, the most recent being Soul Taker. He lives on Hilton Head Island.

Fans of C.S. Lewis will love these historical fiction novels. Becoming Mrs. Lewis tells the unlikely love story between Joy Davidman and Lewis. Davidman, a poet and author married to author William Gresham, was a Jewish atheist who lived in New York with their two young boys. Joy has a ’God moment’ that profoundly changes her. She seeks answers by writing to Mr. Lewis in England, thus developing a pen pal relationship over several years that eventually leads to their meeting in person when she visits England. Patti Callihan Henry is a New York Times-bestselling author and lives part-time in Bluffton.

ONCE UPON A WARDROBE

BY PATTI CALLAHAN

A tribute to C.S. Lewis and his iconic series, the Chronicles of Narnia, this is about 19-year-old Megs Devonshire who studies math and science at Oxford and relies on facts. When her terminally ill 8-year-old brother requests that she seek out Lewis and find out if Narnia is real, C.S., who goes by Jack, and his brother, Warnie, lead Megs on a journey of their childhood stories for her to relay to her brother. In these books Callihan has fleshed out the fascinating life of C. S. Lewis and created a narrative for us all to learn more about the magical land of Narnia. Callahan lives part-time in Bluffton.

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Elizabeth Robin's first full-length collection, To My Dreamcatcher, travels through her past in the title poem, an elegy to her late husband. There she moves from margins to the page's middle and finds a comfortable place in which to tell her story. Within such spaces Robin tackles the challenge: as a woman alone, finishing life well. As a poet of witness and discovery, Robin cannot resist raising the stories of those pushed into the margins. Robin lives on Hilton Head Island.

TELL ME A STORY: MY LIFE WITH PAT CONROY BY CASSANDRA KING An amazing memoir by Cassandra King Conroy about her 20-plus-year relationship with Pat Conroy. King met Conroy at a literary function in Alabama. From there they developed a friendship, then a long-distance relationship. Marriage brought King to the Lowcountry, first to Fripp Island then to their eventual home in Beaufort. Both being authors, they enjoyed a wonderful literary life together until Conroy's death from pancreatic cancer. He died at home, overlooking his beloved Battery Creek.

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GIVE THIS SWEET FAMILY DOG THE HOME HE DESERVES.

Dexter is a very friendly and adorable hound mix who is excited to find his new home.

He is looking for someone to care for him in the same gentle way he cares for others.

Unfortunately, his previous owner could no longer keep him, but his bright smile shows he is still eager to share his love with his next family. Dexter is 5 1/2 years old, still very active and a fantastic choice for a family dog.

Take him along on the next walk around town or on a stroll down the beach, and watch him wag his tail the whole way. No matter the destination, he will happily stick by your side. Plus, who can resist that cute face and those even sweeter eyes?

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P MORE ABOUT DEXTER Colors: White, tan and dark brown Age: 5 1/2 years Weight: 65 pounds Likes: “I love to hang out with my favorite people (which is really everyone) and play with other pups.

I also enjoy tasty treats, so keep them coming!” — Dexter Dislikes: “I dislike it when I am alone because how can I snuggle with my family and friends if they are not there? Also, I dislike broccoli. No explanation needed.”

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Official Mensa Challenge ®

Answers are available on LocalLifeSC.com/Mensa

1. A quotation from a famous ballad has been put into fancy language below. Can you put it back into its original form?

There was an overabundance of H2O wherever one looked, but unfortunately the visible liquid was extremely nonpotable.

2. Our local toy store prices toys according to its own logic. A doll costs $17, a scooter costs $26 and a kite costs $14.

Under the same system, how much will a top cost?

3. The 17 letters below can be anagrammed into a famous five-word naval slogan.

What is the slogan? D E E G H H I I N O P P S T T U V 4. Find a five-digit number in which the third and fourth digits (taken together as one number) are the sum of the first and second, the last digit is the sum of the second and third, and the first digit is one more than the last. The sum of all digits is the square of 4.

5. What two words, formed from different arrangements of the same five letters, can be used to complete the sentence below?

Miriam tried to act ____ after coming into her money, but she was unable to hide her glee when she donned her _____ coat.

So you think that you're pretty crafty?

Solve this Mensa quiz!

[LAST MONTH'S ANSWERS] 1. MINE, MILE, MILD, MOLD, GOLD (There may be other ways.) 2. 11 (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1) 3. Each contains a three-letter word: COL or LAP; HOP or PIN; POT; CAR. 4. MOUNTAINEER 5. 27

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October marks our fifth year, so it’s our birthday month! Instead of receiving a wooden plaque to mark our fifth, we once again hired an independent auditor to review all of our data to ensure our claims to our advertisers about you, our reader, are true and accurate. October is also the month that the U.S. Post Office requires mailed periodical publications to publish an “Ownership Statement” that summarizes its distribution.

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Guarding Your Legacy

About our readers After seeing an ad in LOCAL Life

76% of you visited an advertiser’s website (our advertisers thank you)

94% 94% of you frequented an advertising restaurant

YOU SHARE 3.6 people read each copy of LOCAL Life.

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$274,037 73%

YOU ARE A SMART BUNCH 73% of our readers graduated from college, completed a master’s, professional or doctoral degree.

WILLS • TRUSTS • ESTATE ADMINISTRATION • IRA & RETIREMENT PLANNING www.cvcaudit.com In the spirit of full transparency for our advertisers and to learn more about our readers so we can deliver the most relevant content, LOCAL Life hires an independent thirdparty auditor who reviews and verifies every one of our printing invoices, mailing statements and digital reads, as well as reviews Google Analytics and email reports.

Any reader or advertiser may request a copy of our Audit, Survey, raw data or postal and printer statement directly from the audit company, printer or us. Our advertisers trust us with their advertising dollars, so we ensure our audience claims are true and transparent.

Scan this QR code to check out our complete audit and reader survey.

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Nonprofit Spotlight

Foundation for Educational Excellence MISSION

The Foundation for Educational Excellence is organized to seek and sustain county-wide charitable and educational resources that support the mission and goals of the public schools of Beaufort County.

HISTORY Founded in 2007 the foundation funds innovative instructional projects and opportunities that are not available through regular public school budgets in the Beaufort County School District.

WHOM IT HELPS

FOUNDATION HONORS DAVID LAUDERDALE WITH PEGGY MAY INSPIRATION AWARD

SEIZE THE CLAY Thanks to the vision of teachers Jacquelyn Visscher (art) and Rebecca Himes (technology) and a grant from the Foundation for Educational Excellence, the Red Cedar Elementary art program was able to purchase a pottery wheel.

The foundation honored David Lauderdale with 2022 Peggy May Inspiration Award for his creativity, contributions and passion throughout our Beaufort County communities over many decades as a journalist. Lauderdale is a retired senior editor and columnist at The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. In his career spanning more than four decades, he has won many state and regional awards for his writing on the environment, mental health, the Gullah culture, literacy and local history and culture.

KIND OF A BIG DILL Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in North America, is now available to the students at Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts, thanks to technology teacher Jennifer Friend-Kerr and a grant awarded by the Foundation for Educational Excellence. Students researched the sport, made calculations and measurements for the proper-sized court, created infographics and designed pickleball courts using Legos while implementing the engineering and design process.

Grants are provided to enhance student learning across all instructional areas throughout the district from K-12. Since 2009 the foundation has awarded over $300,000 in grants to teachers and schools in the Beaufort County School District. More than 68,000 innovative learning opportunities have been made available county-wide through grants awarded. Each year the foundation provides innovative teacher grants and school resource grants for learning experiences above and beyond the normal classroom. Examples include ukuleles for a music class, a pickleball court, a coffee shop bistro, building blocks for constructive play at an outdoor playground, a butterfly garden, arts performing classes and opportunities for high school students to learn fiber optics and robotics. The foundation also annually honors an individual or group that has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, passion and skills that influence and inspire students with the Peggy May Inspiration Award. The Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above & Beyond” Award is presented to the District Teacher of the Year to further inspire the recipient’s work in the classroom.

HOW TO HELP Make a donation at cf-lowcountry.org. Select Give. Click the Select Fund drop-down menu. Select Beaufort County School District Foundation For Educational Excellence. Or you can become a Friend of the Foundation by volunteering, reviewing grant applications or helping to recognize our grant recipients at the local schools. LL

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Visit foundationedexcellence.com or follow them on Facebook @foundationedexcellence.

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LEADERS IN NON-SURGICAL DISC DECOMPRESSION HILTON HEAD ISLAND

FOR OVER 30 YEARS Each year Dr. Brad Fraum, D.C. and Dr. Brian McGinnis, D.C. treat thousands of patients suffering from neck, back and other pain associated with spinal disc related issues. Many of these patients drive over an hour to use the DRX-9000 ® machines located in the Fraum Center for Restorative Health office on Main Street, Hilton Head Island.

BACK AND NECK PAIN The DRX-9000® is used to treat patients suffering with incapacitating lower back pain, spinal stenosis, and sciatica caused by herniated discs, degenerative discs, posterior facet syndrome, and much more.

NON-SURGICAL Spinal decompression therapy is safe, effective, painless and easy. It works by actively decompressing the disc using computer controlled algorithms.

All you have to do is lie comfortably on one of our state-of-the-art decompression tables.

ONLY AVAILABLE ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND Patients drive from all over the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire to the Fraum Center for Restorative Health located on the north end of Hilton Head Island for access to the DRX-9000®. The only facility in our area to offer this innovative service.

LEARN MORE To learn more about the DRX-9000®, scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera and open the link to watch the video and book your first session.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LOCAL Life asked Will Robinson to share his thoughts on what it means to be local.

Robinson is the senior pastor/head of staff at First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island and is the author of Metaphor, Morality, and the Spirit in Romans 8:1-17.

LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website. Write to info@wearelocallife.com.

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We’re very good here in paradise

BY WILL ROBINSON

LOCAL SINCE 2019 Will Robinson is senior pastor/ head of staff at First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island and is the author of Metaphor, Morality, and the Spirit in Romans 8:1-17.

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“Why not?” With those words, my family’s journey to Hilton Head and the Lowcountry began in June 2019. My wife and I uttered them (with a shoulder shrug) when asked about my willingness to explore a possible call to serve as the senior pastor/head of staff at First Presbyterian Church (FPC) here. We’d never stepped foot on the island, but some of our most enjoyable and memorable family vacations were on the beaches and marshes of Emerald Isle in North Carolina. Also, at the outset of one of my early interviews with the search committee, I asked how they were, and a committee member excitedly exclaimed, “We’re very good here in paradise!”

I’ve echoed similar words often in my nearly three years of living on the island. I marvel daily at the unique and exquisite flora and fauna: zipping hummingbirds pausing at bottle-brush blossoms, a great egret strutting slowly through a bed of pine straw, Spanish moss swaying lazily in a breeze, the gloriously unusual roseate spoonbill, fuzzylegged orb weavers seemingly suspended in midair, a great blue heron — wings splayed — sunning itself on the bank of a lagoon, the brilliant blue of an eastern bluebird, yellow butterflies flitting to and fro, pelicans diving for dinner in the ocean, dolphins swimming gracefully by the shore, omnipresent palm

trees that say “home” and those fearsome, prehistoric-looking alligators. Binoculars magnify my marvel, and bird and other books help me identify what I see.

When other family and friends visit us — and they like to visit us because of where we live — I may as well be a member of the local chamber of commerce. I give an excited “show and tell” of the creatures we encounter as well as the island’s and the Lowcountry’s special sites, history and, of course, people. God called us to serve the people of FPC and this community first and foremost, and I’m impressed by them — their fascinating stories and life experiences, their rock-solid commitment to serving others and bettering our community and their ocean-deep love of where we live. I’ve also enjoyed meeting people of Gullah-Geechee heritage and learning about their unique history and culture. And I’m grateful for the essential workers and others who serve us and the legion of visitors who flock here like shorebirds each year.

A Gullah proverb says: "If you don’t know where you’re going, you should know where you come from." I want to know more about this special place where I now “come from” (I now call home) and to share it with others — near and far. LL

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– Mother Teresa

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Community Focus On Philanthropy COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY EMBRACES CONVENING ROLE

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or 28 years, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has served the region by providing support, expertise, and resources to donors, nonprofits, government agencies, and students. Now we are embracing a more prominent role in creating convening opportunities for local nonprofits.

“Convening” is not a word commonly used in most of our daily lives.

However, it is a word frequently referenced at the Community Foundation. “Convene” is defined by Google as “come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.”

The Community Foundation organizes a variety of convening events to help nonprofits achieve their organizational needs.

On August 30, we hosted the Lowcountry Executive Director Leadership Program graduation ceremony. Seven nonprofit leaders, from organizations ranging from The Children’s Center to Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, took part in the yearlong program offered by the Community Foundation and conducted by Neil Sklarew, an experienced executive coach and nonprofit consultant. Participants shared emotional examples of how the peer-based learning program, which included group meetings and individual coaching sessions, had a positive impact on their hiring practices, management style, and job performance.

On September 9, the Community Foundation hosted a convening event for grant recipients of the third cycle of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s American Rescue Plan Act/SLFRF COVID-19 Fund. The Community Foundation was responsible for administering and awarding grants, totaling over $500,000, to 15 nonprofit agencies who support residents of Hilton Head. In addition to speaking about how they used the grant funds, there was a lively discussion with nonprofit leadership

The Lowcountry Executive Director Leadership Program 2021-22 graduates

about topics most affecting the under-resourced in the region, including food insecurity and housing. While some of the nonprofits already had working partnerships, others were able to connect during the event and made plans to join forces to provide enhanced services to people in need.

The Community Foundation’s commitment to convening opportunities extends beyond

nonprofit leadership and staff; it also includes nonprofit board members. On September 14, the Community Foundation hosted a Board Development Workshop, which brought together board leadership and executive directors from several local organizations. Topics covered were board governance, organization, and relationships. There were group exercises and discussions, allowing participants to learn from each other and the facilitator. Each pair left with ideas and a plan to enhance their board’s structure and increase the capacity of their organization.

The Community Foundation has also embraced collaborating with area nonprofits for convening events.

On October 20, the Community Foundation is teaming up with the United Way of the Lowcountry for “The State of Our Boys: A Community Wide Conversation.” The goal of the event is simple: to convene a new coalition of area nonprofits, community leaders, educators, and clergy to help address the issues and outcomes for adolescent boys and young men, and to embark on a plan to integrate programming and provide young boys with better pathways to realize their potential.

- Scott Wierman

President and CEO

When You Endow, You Ensure.

The Arnold Fields Community Endowment Projects Fund is at the forefront of a rich, yet often untold, story of the Rosenwald Schools that were built exclusively for Black children across the segregated South.

Between 1917 and 1932, close to 5,000 new schools were built, and today only about 500 remain.

Four Rosenwald Schools were built in Hampton County, and one remains - the Gifford School. Charlie Grant, Jr. and Roy Hollingsworth are using this endowment fund at the Community Foundation to restore some of this history. Their vision is to refurbish the school, then create a regional Rosenwald School trail, starting in Hampton County and spreading to the region and eventually the state. The endowment fund will be there to support their plans both now and in the future – by preserving the story of their past.

What will you endow for future generations?

Let’s start a conversation today.

Life Changing and Everlasting.

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It’s hard to imagine Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, songwriter and singer Keith Urban rocking out to “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash and “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell at his rural Australian home outside of Brisbane. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Urban started playing ukulele at age four, guitar at age six and dreamed of bigger things – in Nashville. As he grew up, playing four sets a night in local bars covering AC/DC and Dire Straits songs, and even enjoying a short stint in a heavy metal band called Fractured Mirror before they fired him, he was described as a rock-style guitarist with a funny accent and long hair, who wanted to make it big in country music.

All roads led to Tennessee, and Urban released his self-titled debut album in 1991 and moved to Nashville in 1992. Since then his albums have gone gold and multiplatinum, and he has charted 37 singles on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart, 18 of which skyrocketed to No. 1.

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KEITH URBAN PROMOTES HIS NEW ALBUM AT ENMARKET ARENA.

ALL TOGETHER NOW Keith Urban will be performing songs from his new album, “The Speed Of Now, Part 1,” on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Enmarket Arena in Savannah. His special guest is country music singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress, best known for her hit song, "More Hearts Than Mine."

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WHAT IS RESTORATIVE MEDICINE? Restorative medicine involves using Human Cellular Tissue Products (HCTPs) to help the body heal itself. Through restorative medicine, damaged tissue in joints are supplemented with healthy structural tissue to provide an opportunity to restore from within.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND FOR OVER 30 YEARS Over one million joint replacements are performed in the US each year and according to the Cleveland Clinic, over 85% of knee replacements need to be redone within 15 years. Since 2018 the Fraum Center for Restorative Health has been one of the only facilities in the United States offering a non-surgical alternative to joint replacement that is Beyond Stem Cells™.

This future of health care, cutting edge technology helps patients get back to living the life they love.

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His latest studio album release, “The Speed Of Now, Part 1,” will be celebrated at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 13. The album features collaborations with Pink on track “One Too Many,” funk/ pop icon Nile Rodgers and Breland on “Out The Cage,” and Eric Church on “We Were.”

As a world-renowned artist who has amassed and surpassed three billion worldwide streams, Urban has been described as “musically fearless.”

“It’s letting go of parameters, boundaries, expectations, limitations of any sort and taking the most honest and accurate photograph of who I am and where I am musically and personally right now,” Urban said.

Urban was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia at the 2020 Australia Day Honours for “distinguished service to the performing arts as a singer and songwriter, and to charitable organizations.” As Urban gives back, encouraging new musicians in his native land, he leads by example, following his own unique path from the Land Down Under to the Music City, earning four Grammy Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 CMA Awards and six Aria Music Awards.

Tyler Hubbard and special guest, Ingrid Andress, are scheduled to open for Urban at the Enmarket Arena in October. LL

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FROM A LAND DOWN UNDER Urban was born in 1967 in Whangarei, New Zealand, and his family moved to Queensland, Australia, when he was two years old.

CLASS ACT Urban married Oscar Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman in 2006, and they have two daughters, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban.

See the show

KEITH URBAN, THE SPEED OF NOW WORLD TOUR When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 Where: Enmarket Arena, Savannah Details: “After two years we’re finally gonna get the chance to play some of the new songs we haven’t done live before,” Urban said. “We’ll throw in a bunch of the songs that everyone comes to hear, a couple of which we’ll rework a bit, and it’s really gonna be tough to get us off the stage.” Purchase tickets at enmarketarena.com.

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If you want to buy or sell a Lowcountry home with a Realtor® who cares about this community like no other, you found the right guy.

Rick has consistently sold more than 100 properties year in and year out, was President of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®, past recipient of the HHAAOR Realtor® of the year, Service award winner for 21 years and still found time to be involved in the community. That’s because he loves what he does as much where he lives.

So, if you want to take action in this white-hot real estate market, talk to Rick.

He will put his heart and soul into helping you achieve your objectives.

“Without a sense of caring, there is no sense of community” is one of Rick’s favorite quotes. When you work with him, you’ll know why.

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Ever wonder what is made at that MAPtech Packaging building on Dillion Road? It's not maps. MAPtech Packaging is a modified atmospheric packaging company that creates and innovates food-packaging solutions for large food manufacturers around the globe. Based on Hilton Head Island, MAPtech supplies big-name companies including Dole and Ready-Pack.

MAPtech Packaging President and CEO Jennifer Pfuhl said her company builds machines that create MAP packages.

“What that means is we take a container filled with food, we pull out the ambient atmosphere, the gasses, and we put in gasses like nitrogen or oxygen to change the balance inside and extend the shelf life of products,” she said.

“Modified atmospheric packaging is primarily used in produce, particularly ready-to-eat salads. It's really interesting. Different kinds of lettuce prefer different kinds of gas environments.”

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“We’re kind of like a solutions provider,” Pfuhl said. “We don’t just build equipment, but we design the packaging materials, we do 3D printing, we almost serve as an outsourced resource and development firm for the food manufacturers that are our customers.”

For customers with existing MAPtech machines, MAPtech Packaging does a lot of process improvements and training for customers in order to have a better maintenance schedule, lower downtime and lower costs. “We do a lot of customized engineering services,” Pfuhl said. “We have two companies; there’s MAPtech Packaging, where we build the packaging equipment, and then there’s Champion Systems, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MAPtech where we design and broker packaging materials.”

“We also do a lot of R&D on materials,” she said. “We have all different kinds of film, and we can see which kind of film creates the best seal for whatever kind of tray we’re using. All kinds of things can vary with film, like how much oxygen transmission they allow, if they have anti-fog or microperforations.”

Pfuhl’s headquarters also showcases a giant refrigerated room where they test the strength of their seals with a burst tank.

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business “We’re doing some shelflife tests to see how different oxygen levels impact the shelf life of lettuce,” she said.

“We get the materials cold because our customers work in a cold environment, and the materials behave differently under different temperature circumstances.”

With its 3D printer, MAPtech Packaging can overnight print a tray or a part for clients to look at, and that helps with the design iteration process.

“A lot of times it takes a lot of variations to figure out what works,” she said.

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FINE PRINT MAPTech uses its StrataPfuhl’s father, Guy Louis sys Dimension 1200 3D printer for Foulke Jr., worked for a rapid prototyping with clients around packaging equipment the globe. The business is located on company in Kansas City Dillon Road on Hilton Head Island. and worked his way up from service tech into sales and administration. He started the materials and equipment consulting company Champion in Pennsylvania.

When he found a company with similar components for sale in Hilton Head, the island’s beauty tipped the scales.

“When he moved down here, he started his own thing concentrating on MAP and also on this concept of ‘let’s service the whole package,’” Pfuhl said. “Not just machinery but also the trays, film, expertise and process.”

“We don't really need to be in a centralized location because our customers’ locations are all over the place,” Pfuhl said, who eventually took over as president and CEO after her father passed away. “So why not be here where you have this fantastic quality of life? Our external mission is to provide, feed the world, reduce food waste and reduce the environmental impact of packaging, but our internal mission is to have a sustainable business that our employees can enjoy on Hilton Head.” LL

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JENNIFER'S PRO TIPS

4 ways to lengthen the life of your produce at home 1. Keep it covered “It depends on what it is,” she said. “Most refrigerated produce stays fresh longer when sealed." Reusable silicone pouches offer a tighter seal than plastic bags.

2. Put berries in Ball jars “Berries can go bad in a day,” she said. “Putting them in Ball jars can help.”

3. Check the air in the package “If it’s already bloated, a lot of respiration has already occurred in the package,” she said.

“It’s already gassed off and that’s what’s making it bloated, so don’t buy bloated packages. Already a lot has happened, and it’s probably nearing the end of its lifespan.”

4. Don’t waste food; label it and use it before it goes bad “There’s so much food waste. It’s terrible,” she said.

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JENNIFER UREZZIO UNLOCKS HER CLIENTS’ INNER PURPOSE THROUGH SOUL LANGUAGE

A passage from your favorite novel. An “oldie” on the radio that takes you right back to your glory days. Sipping coffee in front of your kitchen window on a chilly morning. You know the feelings of peace, joy and contentment you have when these things “speak to your soul,” but the key may be learning to listen when your soul talks back.

From the “immortal soul” in Christianity to the “karmic flame of consciousness” in Buddhism, most cultures and religions have the concept of a central life force that exists within every person – something that represents the very essence of who we are. Jennifer Urezzio, the founder of Soul Language, believes that it’s not only possible to get in touch with that part of ourselves, but that doing so can inspire a more fulfilling life.

Urezzio is a master intuitive, author, teacher and speaker who founded Blooming Grove, Soul Language’s parent company, in 2004. Urezzio, who “just knew things” all her life, came from a long line of intuitives on her mother’s side, but she never explored her gifts until she was in her 30s. She worked in marketing and public relations for over 17 years and jokes, “I wasn't allowed to talk to clients because I would tell them the truth, and clients don't really like that."

A mutual friend introduced Urezzio to Baeth Davis, an expert in hand analysis, who studied Richard Unger’s work and told Urezzio that her life’s purpose was to be a powerful healer and teacher of service in the spotlight. The palmreading session encouraged Urezzio to hone her intuitive gifts by studying

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under master psychics and intuitives, placing her in the literal spotlight as a keynote speaker at one of Davis’s spiritual conferences years later.

After Urezzio’s talk, people were lined up outside the conference room doors waiting to ask her questions, and she began to consider freelancing for the first time.

At Soul Language Urezzio uses her intuition to identify her clients' souls’ preferences and purposes, allowing them to realize their souls’ full potential in their

lives and businesses.

"Humans love words. They love structure,” Urezzio said. “And when they can attach words to what they know deep down inside, they can decide to accept and listen to that inner knowing more than what they've been taught and what they've been told."

Soul Language puts words to three core energies of one’s essential nature: your mission, how you'll be known and your soulful personality. There are 107 core energies of the soul in total, all of which can

“Humans love words. They love structure, and when they can attach words to what they know deep down inside, they can decide to accept and listen to that inner knowing more than what they've been taught and what they've been told.” be arranged into unique spiritual codons.

Mission languages, or your soul’s purpose, include Equalizer (achieving balance), Pioneer (forging new roads) and Mentor (coaching themselves and others). Examples of how you’ll be known are Monk (still and grounded), Heart Conscious (emotional and heartfelt) and Nurturer (being a natural caretaker).

Soulful personalities, or how the soul prefers to go through life, can be Graceful Warrior (acts with courage and conviction), Evolver (prefers to keep learning and changing) or Intellect (defaults on logic first).

Urezzio has empowered many of her clients to silence their inner critics, let go of overwhelm and strive for new levels of success.

She says that everyone has the ability to tune into their soul’s purpose at any stage in their life – the trick is blocking out notions that intuitive messages from the soul are “all in your head.”

When something feels off or you’re drawn towards a certain path, Urezzio urges you to go with your gut.

"My favorite two questions to ask my soul are, ‘What do I need to know today?’ and, ‘What do I need to let go of?’” Urezzio said. “If you ask those two questions, it will guide you for the rest of your life."

Soul language sessions have influenced many of her clients’ careers. While Urezzio does not suggest that anyone send in their two-weeks' notice on a whim, she does encourage her clients to consider how their current “delivery system” (or profession) aligns with their souls’ purpose.

"There's a difference between purpose and delivery systems,” Urezzio said. “When

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By understanding their soul, they understand that big purpose."

Urezzio also teaches a more mainstream method for achieving the careers, relationships and life you SOUL QUEEN Jennifer Urezzio is a master want: manifestation. intuitive, author, teacher and speaker.

While books like The Secret and Good Vibes, Good Life have helped Making Waves, a TEDx Hilton Head Event manifestation, or the process of turning an When: 6:30-9:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4 idea into reality through Where: Seahawk Cultural Center, HHI Speaker: Candace Blair, Soul Fire Social; Chloe thoughts and beliefs, gain Diamond, vocalist; Kat Eberly, dancer; Ryan Herd, traction over the last 20 Caregiver Smart Solutions; Jeff Maine, Proudly; years, Urezzio says that Anna Ponder, USC-Beaufort; Janet Porter, few people know how healthcare advocate; Jon Rooks, singer; Dr. Sidney to apply manifestation Smith, Georgia Skin and Cancer Center; Shaun Tomson, International World Surfing Champion; in a meaningful way.

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According to Urezzio, the best place to start with manifestation is by increasing the “good noise pollution” in your mind. Positive thoughts beget positive outcomes and vice versa.

"It's really about paying attention to all of the good things that are going on in your head versus what people normally pay attention to, which is the 'ego on crack' trying to keep you down," Urezzio said.

She also recommends keeping a journal to track habits that are bringing you closer to your manifestation goal so you can reference your notes to search for synchronicities later. Vision boards also can act as a manifestation tool: cut out or print pictures and words that represent your goals, then paste them onto a poster board. Hang it in your office, your bedroom or another visible place so it will serve as a daily exercise in visualization.

She also suggests pinpointing the reason why you want to manifest your chosen goal so you can identify what’s stopped you from achieving it in the past.

Urezzio’s awards and recognitions roster may be proof enough that her manifestation techniques work: her expertise has been profiled in tut.com, shefinds.com, Courier Post and The Beauty Bible. She has been featured as a headline guest speaker on dozens of occasions. She’ll be adding another keynote presentation to the list at TEDxHiltonHead’s “Making Waves” event at the Seahawk Cultural Center on Nov. 4. LL

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CUSTOM MADE The addition of a screened-in porch to the classic two-story Southen exterior, and the dramatic gallery space at the heart of the great room, show an inspired level of customization in the home's design.

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HOME SHOWCASE

Inside and out

THIS PARK-SIDE PALMETTO BLUFF PALACE’S UNIQUE LOT CREATED A WEALTH OF ARCHITECTURAL POSSIBILITIES.

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STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTOS BY RICHARD LEO JOHNSON When creating something truly custom, tradition must be given its due reverence, even as it is ignored completely. After all, traditions merely exist because they worked in the past.

Creation is an act of taking those traditions and pointing them toward something greater.

There are signs of this respectful rule-breaking all over this stunning Palmetto Bluff home.

Start with the façade, which echoes the stately Southern grandeur of a two-level wraparound porch, while adding to it a dramatically large screened-in outdoor space on the left.

“They’re on a corner lot, so they wanted to take advantage of views out to the park and to the side street,” said Allison Bonner, founding partner with Pearce Scott Architects. “They entertain a lot, so they wanted large outdoor spaces.”

Another customized twist on tradition lies in the great room with its towering two-story open-air gallery that serves the owners’ artistic sensibilities.

“The owners are avid art collectors and wanted a space to display their collection," Bonner said.

"The mezzanine at the second floor of the great room allows you to see the art from both floors as well as create a gallery feel.”

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The carriage house The entire project was completed in two phases, with the first phase consisting of the carriage house.

While the main house and the connector had always been part of the plans, the team found that when it came to driving in nails, their work wasn’t finished yet.

“There’s always a difference when you design on paper versus in the real world,” said architect Pearce Scott. “Something always changes. We had to go out on-site and modify it based on existing conditions once the carriage house was built, playing with the level of the ground to make sure it would still work with the main house.”

The office While the main gallery was kept fairly neutral to allow the artwork to shine, the cozy office eschews the rich dark woods of the traditional office to better showcase the owners' curios.

“It’s very cozy, and the casework turned out very interesting,” said Scott. “And again, it let us display art and artifacts. It just makes it feel more comfortable.”

MAKE IT YOUR OWN Rules are rules, but sometimes rules can be broken. Pearce Scott and Allison Bonner lay out a few ways you can break the rules and reap the rewards.

The kitchen

BRIGHT IDEA Allowing the upper mezzanine to span the kitchen entrance creates a marvelous sense of space. A lower kitchen ceiling also allows for better lighting.

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Another tradition that is gleefully ignored here is the trend toward opening kitchens up to the same soaring height as an attached great room. With this kitchen being located underneath the mezzanine, the lower height on the ceiling ironically created a better sense of openness.

“They wanted it open to the great room, and a lot of times with that structure you’ll see a high ceiling,” said Scott. “We like to drop the ceiling in the kitchen; not tremendously, but enough to get more task lighting and allow it to be usable.”

Stackable is not a four-letter word. For many, the mental image of a stackable washer and dryer might conjure up visions of single-unit appliances behind cheap aluminum accordion doors in a summer rental somewhere. But today’s full-size stackables offer all the utility at half the footprint. “A lot of people are resistant because they think a stackable doesn’t work as well, but it can save so much space,” said Bonner.

Huddle up. In larger rooms furniture can be arranged to create smaller, more intimate spaces that never feel cut off from the rest of the home. “Do not be afraid to move the furniture out from against the wall,” said Scott.

Create smaller areas. Those who entertain often might think that you need to create a single space for mingling, but letting the party breathe is easy with a few breakout spaces. “There are two full-seating areas in the great room, and it’s nice to have that separate area,” said Scott.

Play with the structure. Much as the screened-in porch breaks up the symmetry of the façade, a noticeable bump-out along one side of the home adds visual interest to the outside while creating a unique space within.“That was a specific request they made in order to accommodate a day bed,” said Scott. “It ended up adding a really fun element to the exterior.” LL

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A walk in the park

SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR LIVING DEFINES A HOME’S ENTIRE ENVIRONMENT. As this Palmetto Bluff home was built alongside one of the community’s many lush walking parks, capitalizing on the scenery played an outsized role in this home’s design from the start. “They were moving from Washington, D.C., and wanted to essentially live outside,” said Allison Bonner of Pearce Scott Architects. “When I go over there to visit, they’re out on the porch. They’ve really embraced the outside.” Spruce up your space by incorporating these three elements outside your home.

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FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK With the carriage house being built first, the fire pit was Traditional rocking chairs aren't the only furniture that works on a southern porch. Consider a bistro set if dining space is limited. Bistro tables are a perfect addition to an outdoor entertaining space, giving you a place to eat, mingle or just relax.

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GET FIRED UP Transform your patio into a multi-season space with a fire pit. In addition to promoting cuddling and adding ambiance, fire pits are a natural focal point for outdoor spaces and provide hours of entertainment.

Purchase a grill grate, set up a cooking station and whip up a delicious meal cooked over firewood.

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A LESSON IN MAXIMIZING YOUR SPACE FROM A UNIQUE PORT ROYAL OCEANFRONT HOME Living on an island comes with limited space, especially those waterfront properties. This oceanfront home in Port Royal has many characteristics of a classic Hilton Head beach house, including excellent views and unique paneling detail. However, the homeowners felt their family room was too small to hold their family and guests, and the kitchen was too closed off. They wanted to open up and update their space while maintaining ties to the home’s unique features. To make their vision a reality, they enlisted the help of Arlene Williams of Arlene Williams Kitchen Design. “We opened the kitchen completely to the family room,” Williams said. “We made the family room larger by moving the laundry to the first floor and capturing that space and by opening the family room further to the all-weather porch overlooking the beach.” Williams shared a few highlights from the project to inspire readers who are considering a renovation.

MASQUERADE PARTY Disguise your appliances with the application of custom cabinet panels. Panels can be applied to a wide variety of appliances.

COOL DOWN Use under-counter space with a combination wine cooler and beverage center. This 24-inch unit

by Zephyr does just that.

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TREAT YOURSELF Create a coffee station outside of the primary kitchen workspace.

Why not treat yourself to an espresso machine? The Breville Barista Pro is a fun addition in blue.

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TO YOUR LICHEN A photo of lichen inspired this particular rug. “A friend posted a pretty picture of lichen, and I thought that would be a pretty rug,” said KPM owner Kathleen Myers. And because of this beautiful image, the rug had to be of the highest quality. “There are different qualities of rugs based on the number of knots,” she explained. “It’s like pixels on a camera; the more knots, the higher the pixels and the crisper the image.”

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STAY CLASSY Contemporary patterns and lush solids give classy comfort to your home. When it comes to size, a few inches make a world of difference between a rug pulling a room together or making it feel disjointed. When in doubt, go with the larger option.

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It’s all in the details. And this beautiful newly built home has gorgeous, carefully selected flooring that will make anyone stop to admire the artistic detail. KPM Flooring worked with the homeowner’s visions, practicality and budget to find the perfect combination of flooring and rugs to create a bright, open space. The floors are Thassos, a glass type of marble that is reasonably priced, durable and generally a better choice than marble. The 24x24 tiles were spread throughout the suite for a clean look.

The space was to be completed with 12 different custom-designed, handmade rugs. The designer showed fabrics, discussed design concepts and worked with KPM Flooring to define each room and space. The rugs were designed to punch up each space with these concepts in mind. Each rug added to the floor’s beauty and interest in each room. LL

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STYLING TIPS THAT WILL SET YOURS APART

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According to Architectural Digest, the coffee table’s origin dates back to the early 1900s when Stuart Foote, founder of the American Imperial Furniture company in Michigan, claimed to have invented the coffee table. The story goes that he was helping his wife prepare for a party, and she wanted a centerpiece from which to serve coffee. He simply cut down the legs of a dining table to meet her needs and unintentionally invented a piece of furniture that is now the centerpiece of most homes. Since Mr. Foote did not leave instructions on how to style the newly invented coffee table, we gathered this information.

PRO TIP Find a nice box, canister or bowl to hold and hide the remote controls.

You will no longer have to search under pillows, nor will the dog mistake the remote for a toy.

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CLEAR THE CLUTTER Coffee tables are for more than coffee. Too often they become a gathering place for remotes, books, dog toys and even "lost" car keys. To style a table, first remove everything. Start at the center and work out, but don’t feel compelled to fill every space on the table. You need to save room for your coffee mug.

PRACTICE & PLAY

CONSCIOUS CURATION

Don’t rest on your laurels.

A coffee table is a great place to add seasonal colors or items and to rearrange for a fresh look.

You will be surprised how much a room can change just by moving around a few pieces.

Sure, you could go to any furnishing store and pick up knickknacks; or you can keep an eye out in our many local boutiques for unique pieces that speak to you. If you choose to stack some books, pick a theme or color that is a personal favorite. This way your table won’t look staged; rather, it will strike a chord.

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GOOD GROUPINGS A tray is a perfect way to gather and contain items into a styled display. If in doubt about styling your tray, follow the Rule of Three. In this case, a vase, a canister and some beads adorn the tray. That same rule applies to the number of groupings on the table (three) and the number of books under a décor item (three).

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JOHN AND GINGER DUNCAN’S 75-YEAR COLLECTION OF SOUTHERN ART AND ANTIQUES IS UNRIVALED FOR ITS BREADTH AND QUALITY; NOW IT’S HEADED FOR A LANDMARK AUCTION IN SAVANNAH. Overlooking Savannah’s Monterey Square, the Thomas-Levy House is a grand example of Second Empire Baroque architecture. It is a fitting residence for historian, author and retired history professor, John Duncan, and his wife, Ginger, who cofounded V and J Duncan Antique Maps, Prints and Books in Savannah.

The Duncans purchased their four-story townhouse in 1975, never once wondering how they would decorate it. John already had that covered. Since 1947 he had been acquiring Southern art and antiques, perhaps obsessively. Ginger joined him in his pursuit, and together they amassed an extraordinary, one-of-akind collection.

The couple’s elegant home is replete with Southern paintings, antique maps, natural history prints, engravings, books, pottery, Lowcountry Gullah baskets, folk-art walking sticks, American furniture and ethnographic art.

John’s passion for Southern history drove such purchases as a Peter Gordon 18th-century map of Savannah and a plan of the siege of Savannah in 1779.

He also obtained important portrait engravings of Charleston and Savannah notables.

In fulfilling their obligation as guardians of material culture, the Duncans now wish to pass their collections on to the next generation. Everard Auctions will sell the contents of their home online, October 19-20.

The antiques community already is buzzing over the prospect of bidding on “the professor’s collection.”

INSIDE THE PROFESSOR’S HOUSE Retired historian, author and history professor, John Duncan, his wife, Ginger Duncan, and their Cavalier King Charles spaniel Emma enjoy some quiet time in the front parlor of their home, the historic Thomas-Levy House in Savannah. The couple’s lifetime collection of art and antiques, mostly of Southern origin, will be auctioned on October 19-20

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Let’s dance: The Duncans’ impressive collection of tribal artifacts includes West African painted and carved dance masks, like this large example which they placed above the mantel of the main bedroom’s fireplace.

Auction estimate $300-$500, with a starting bid of $150.

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Baskets with backstory: Three beautifully crafted Gullah sweetgrass rice fanning baskets from the Lowcountry, hand-woven and well preserved. Auction estimate $600-$800, with a starting bid of $300.

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City Market: This Leonora Quarterman (1911-1979) watercolor depicts the Old Savannah City Market. Quarterman’s work was displayed at the National Gallery (Washington) and the Museum of Modern Art (NYC); and in 1942 she was honored with a one-woman show at The Smithsonian. Auction estimate $2,000$3,000, with a starting bid of $1,000.

Porch sitting: Larry Connatser (1938-1996), Untitled #1728, oil-on-board, 1974. This vibrant work by a listed Georgia artist was displayed on the Duncans’ back porch. Auction estimate $800-$1,200, with a starting bid of $400.

One for the books: Early 19th-century French Empire mahogany and gilt-bronze-mounted bookcase cabinet that housed some of John Duncan’s favorite books in his library. Auction estimate $2,000-$3,000, with a starting bid of $1,000 City planning: Peter Gordon (1697-1740), Map of Savannah, 1734. This rare Peter Gordon map is the first known printed view of Savannah, Georgia, and illustrates Georgia Colony founder General James E. Oglethorpe’s original plan of the city. It is one of possibly five held in private hands; 12 others reside in museums. Auction estimate $100,000-$150,000, with a starting bid of $90,000.

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER Hargray is proud to award the cash prize of $2,500 to Debra Staub, the grand prize winner of the 2022 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards presented

by Hargray. Staub crafted the winning entry at her studio on St. Helena Island.

According to a recent survey, our readers value quality over quantity, hand-crafted over mass-produced and local over imported. Unfortunately, many local crafters suffer from a serious lack of exposure. They create wonderful products, yet many of us don’t realize they exist.

The CRAFTED IN THE LOWCOUNTRY AWARDS Presented

by Hargray hope to change that. We invited six local experts to judge the best locally made products in six categories — food, drink, home, style, crafts and art. With more than 50 qualified entries, it wasn’t an easy task. Each judge picked a winner for his or her category, then all of the category winners were voted on to determine the grand-prize winner.

Special thanks to judges Nunzio Patruno of Nunzio Restaurant + Bar (food), Margaret Pearman of Charlie’s Coastal Bistro (drink), Beverly Serral of BESTNEST by Beverly Serral Vacation Rentals (home), Courtney Marine of River Dog Shop (style), Nancy Landwehr of The Spirited Hand (crafts) and Adrianne Lively of Camellia Art (art) for making this year’s contest a success. Please join us in congratulating and supporting all of the entrants. The greatest support we all can give is to visit their stores and websites, share on social media and purchase their original creations.

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If you’ve been lucky enough to see the work of Debra Staub, you’ll know how inspiring pieces like this are. She has perfectly captured three passions into one beautiful Lowcountry Boil set: nature, education and art.

“The piece is a Lowcountry boil set,” Staub said. “I was thinking ‘shrimp basket,’ hence the woven texture. The two large shrimp are tiger shrimp – a non-native shrimp that now competes with our natives. One of my students, who when not in school is a shrimper with her dad, brought these to me when we were studying the invasive species.”

She created this piece in her studio, which overlooks the salt marsh and tidal creeks of St. Helena Island. She is inspired to create many forms of functional and original art that reflect the movement and organic beauty found in the ebb and flow of the Lowcountry’s flora and fauna.

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Staub is an artist, a Lowcountry master naturalist and a retired middle school arts integrated life science teacher. Each of her stoneware pieces is unique and designed to bring awareness and appreciation of the biodiversity of our ecosystem. She uses clay, metal, glass, wood and textiles to create her one-of-a-kind pieces.

“No patterns are used in the creation of these pieces. Molds are made from ‘finds’ as I walk the beach. Finds are preserved in clay,” Staub explained. “They are handbuilt, textured and glazed to enhance the nuances of the clay.”

Her pieces genuinely are one-of-a-kind, Lowcountry-inspired art. You can visit her studio and see her masterpieces in person on Island Circle East on St. Helena Island or shop for pieces on her website, debstaubdesigns.com. Each of Staub’s pieces radiates passion; be sure to check out her inspiring work and find a one-ofa-kind piece for yourself. LL

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The product: Locally inspired paintings Where it’s crafted: Bluffton What makes it great: Artist Emily Sewell uses acrylics on canvas for her Lowcountry oyster triptychs, depicting local scenery throughout her artwork.

When enthusiasts gaze upon her work, they are inspired by subject matter reminiscent of fishing, shrimping, hunting and nature.

Judging notes: “I liked her perspective. I liked the idea of the unusual shape and composition of it.” – Adrianne Lively, owner of Camellia Art Find it: Southern Blonde Salt, southernblondesalt.com

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Deb Staub Designs

The product: Unique stoneware Where it’s crafted: Saint Helena Island What makes it great: Each stoneware piece is unique and designed to bring awareness and appreciation of the biodiversity of the Lowcountry ecosystem. No patterns are used in creating these pieces; they are handbuilt, textured and glazed to enhance the nuances of the clay.

Judging notes: “Her pottery is pretty phenomenal, and it’s got such a Lowcountry feel. She really makes a point of recreating the images, making them functional and trying to make it look like a basket for a boil. She’s an artist. It was innovative, clever, detailed, thoughtful and useful. I really like her style.” – Nancy Landwehr, owner of The Spirited Hand Find it: Deb Staub Designs, debstaubdesigns.com

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Heritage Shortbread

The product: Gourmet shortbread Where it’s crafted: Hilton Head Island What makes it great: These butterytasting cookies are a family tradition, handcrafted with care by Willow Cole.

The recipe has been passed down through the generations. Only natural, pure ingredients are used, with no preservatives or additives, and each box and tin is presented as a gift representing abundance and wealth.

Judging notes: “I chose this because of the two different types of crunchy cookies. The original recipe is very good, and the stylish packaging is very nice.” – Nunzio Patruno, Owner and Executive Chef of Nunzio Restaurant + Bar Find it: Pyramids and Pretty Papers on Hilton Head Island. heritageshortbread.com

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Beach Biscuit

The product: Handcrafted dog collars, leashes, harnesses and accessories Where it’s crafted: Bluffton What makes it great: The coastalinspired products have been made in the Lowcountry since 2015, using the highest quality materials. The owners work with local artist Dana Rose to create stylish, custom and comfortable collar designs for dogs.

Judging notes: “I love the detail and vibrant colors on the dog collars. They would make any animal wearing them really stand out in a crowd.” – Courtney Marine, owner of River Dog Shop and hair and makeup artist Find it: Locally and in stores across the U.S., beachbiscuit.com

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Wild Wood Rescue and Designs

Product: Black River table Where it’s crafted: Bluffton and Saint Helena Island What makes it great: This tabletop was made from a live oak tree that fell during a storm. Roberto Rodriguez of Wild Wood Rescue and Designs rescued the log, cut it and dried it, and for two years worked the wood into a table. The Black River table got its name after a “river” was burned into it using a technique called the Litchenberg burn, which runs a high-voltage electrical current through the wood.

Judging notes: “The work exemplifies the Lowcountry: old, native natural wood, rescued, enhanced by personal strength and artistry into a new piece of beauty. I found its story and process and end result to fully communicate the natural beauty of our region.” – Beverly Serral, CEO and design lead with BESTNEST by Beverly Serral Vacation Rentals Find it: wildwoodrescue.com

LOCAL DRINK WINNER

Burnt Church Distillery

The product: Palmer’s Stretch Rye Whiskey Where it’s crafted: Bluffton What makes it great: This three-grain (rye, wheat and malted barley) whiskey is spicy yet smooth, going down with a smoky bite at the end. It’s a fitting homage to the beverage’s inspiration, black businessman George Bell Palmer, a majority landowner in Beaufort County in the late 1800s. Palmer’s Stretch Road (or Palmer’s Run) was a main connector to the major roadway to Hilton Head Island as well as where community-wide horse races were held every Thanksgiving.

Judging notes: "This hit three on all categories from me if we’re talking about well-made and crafted.

There’s a whole story on its website about how Palmer’s Run played an important part in Bluffton’s history. I don’t really drink brown liquor, but it really was the best entry. It was very smooth and delicious.” – Margaret Pearman, co-owner of Charlie’s Coastal Bistro Find it: Burnt Church Distillery (Bluffton Road), burntchurchdistillery.com

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| Aloha K Designs

Kate Brown and her husband collect damaged surfboards from surf destinations around the Lowcountry.

They repair the boards, add custom designs and transform vintage surfboards into vibrant wall art. alohakdesigns.com

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| Legacy Art Gallery

Lisa Rivers created a beautiful original painting on a stretched canvas. The water scene is realistic with waves, rocks and shadows of rusty orange from the back of a sea turtle reflected on the waves. legacyartgallery.com

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| Breadcrumbs Paper Company

Leli Holmes’s original artwork depicts marsh birds of the Lowcountry with mixed media, watercolor, pen and ink. She uses a variety of media to bring her creations to life and incorporates intricate design patterns with vibrant colors to stimulate her creativity. breadcrumbspaperco.com

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| 7th & Palm

Inspired by the colors, fresh air and charm of the Lowcountry, Andrea Smith abstracts her subject matter using acrylics and allows texture and movement to show off various interpretations of the coastal and watery landscapes of the east coast.

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| Fine Art by Carin Vaughn

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This original oil painting of palms was painted on a hand-textured canvas.

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| Sheri Line Art

Sheri Line’s works speak to the essence of the Lowcountry within the heart of our arts and soul.

Find Lowcountry-inspired paintings from miniseries to larger-than-life, all in brightly colored acrylic and mixed media. sherilineart.com

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| Full Spectrum Studio

Full Spectrum Studio is a Lowcountry studio for artists with disabilities and where various artists create original artwork glazed onto pottery that has been mounted on custom contoured wood with incorporated hanging elements. fullspectrumstudio.org

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| Judy Blahut Studios

Judy Blahut makes acrylic paintings inspired by the beauty of the Lowcountry. Her unique paintings explore the difference between what is actually seen and what is masked behind the form of an object. judyblahutstudios.com

| Marsh & Light

PhotoColours begin with Holly Pobis’s original black and white photos taken in the Lowcountry. She prints each photo on watercolor paper, then selectively paints certain images on the photos with watercolors. The print is mounted on heavy card stock and framed. She hand-ages her frames using a copper and patina treatment. Her PhotoColours highlight the special beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry, from the sea oats and wooden boardwalks of Hilton Head to the sweeping beaches of Daufuskie and the historic homes of Charleston. marshandlight.com

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| Amidst the Alders

Using imagination in combination with captured photographs, artist Kayla DeVito creates dramatic scenery and atmospheric landscape oil paintings to represent a multitude of life's different trials and tribulations. Her paintings are inspired by stunning Lowcountry landscapes depicted from a different perspective. amidstthealders.com

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| Bluffton Candles

| Mosaic Garden SoapWorks

These handcrafted cold-process soaps are free from harsh chemicals and full of ingredients that are good for your skin, made with skin-loving oils and butters as well as raw silk. mosaicgardensoapworks.com

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Bluffton Candles “feel the heart of the Lowcountry.” Each candle is handpoured using natural, eco-friendly soy wax and fragrances that are phthalatefree and infused with essential oils. The lead- and zinc-free wicks burn clean. blufftoncandles.com

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| Hilton Head Distillery

From whiskey inspired by the mountains to rum inspired by the coast, experience a taste of South Carolina with products made right on the island at Hilton Head Distillery. Its Solera aging system is the oldest and largest in the continental United States and yields rum rich in flavor, with notes of crème brulée, tropical fruit, bourbon oak and baking spices. It’s excellent neat, on the rocks or in any cocktail. hiltonheaddistillery.com

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Kara Artman Art Handmade in Bluffton, these colorful porcelain bottles are cast from antique glass vessels, surface collected along the shores of the May River.

The bottles slumbered over a century in the mud and yet are remarkably whole. karaartman.com

| Wendala’s LowCountry Sugar Scrub CRAFTS

Here you’ll find sugar scrubs that are a luxury blend of the finest sourced ingredients that exfoliate and moisturize the skin. There’s an added benefit as the scrub removes wonky cooking smells from the hands. lowcountrysugarscrub.com

| Rotten Little Bastard (RLB) Distillery DRINK

The award-winning RLB’s Boundary Street Rum, inspired by the beaches, friendly people and the tempting restaurants of Beaufort and the Sea Islands, is made from organic molasses and evaporated cane juice.

It’s aged in new, American white oak toasted and charred barrels, the same used for its bourbon. rottenlittlebastarddistillery.com

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| Jolly Pig Pottery

Designed for daily use and safe for food, Jolly Pig Pottery is wheel-thrown, hand-altered, carved and detailed functional pottery. Pieces, including wine chillers or utensil crocks featuring egrets or herons in the salt marshes, are inspired by nature in the Lowcountry. facebook.com/JollyPigPottery

| Hilton Head Island Coffee Roasters

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Shark Fin is one of its signature island-inspired blends and can be used for a creamy espresso as well as a bold drip coffee served either hot or cold.

With beans from Brazil, Guatemala and Colombia, this blend is one of the most popular coffees on the island. hiltonheadcoffee.com

| Side Hustle Brewing Company DRINK

Founders Mike Palmieri and Faith Seiders started the business as a “side hustle,” which turned into a career in early 2021. Side Hustle Brewing Company is currently the smallest craft brewery in South Carolina, and its 21 Side Hustle craft brews were created by Palmieri and Seiders and brewer Lee Holyoak and his wife, Emily. Their South Island pilsner is a crisp, easyto-drink pale lager that’s generously whirlpoolhopped with vibrant and intriguing varietals from New Zealand. sidehustlebeerco.com

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Wilson Village, overlooking the May River and drawing inspiration from its vistas. Home to an ever-evolving curated collection of celebrated southern artists and creators, FLOW Gallery + Workshop is also the physical showcase of Palmetto Bluff’s Artist in Residence program.

Open to all, FLOW features a dynamic roster of creative workshops, art exhibits, special events, and distinctive merchandise that encourages frequent visits to keep abreast of all things artful and new.

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| Burnt Church Distillery

Anita’s Choice Local Honey is locally harvested by Wildlight Honey and barrel-aged in Anita’s Choice Bourbon Whiskey barrels for at least 60 days.

It gives the honey a rich, balanced flavor between the wildflower honey and the strong notes of charred oak vanilla and crisp Anita’s Choice Bourbon Whiskey. burntchurchdistillery.com

| Juke Joint Sweets

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Pecan Crack is a trifecta of sweet, salt and spice.

Pecans are coated in pork rinds, bacon, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, chipotle pepper and a healthy dose of moonshine. By its namesake, it’s highly addictive. jukejointsweets.com

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| Nibbles N Bites Catering

These unique, custom-designed charcuterie boards and boxes are crafted with the best meats and cheeses, farmers market-fresh fruits and vegetables, housemade spreads and dips and Lowcountry flare. A variety of boards are offered for all diets with no sacrifice of flavor. nibblesnbitescatering.com

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| Odd Birds Cafe

Odd Birds Cafe uses malted milk powder to create the Salty-Malty Chocolate Chip Cookie, which possesses an unmistakable and unique flavor that is unlike any other cookie you’ll ever eat. The browned butter and brown sugar add butterscotch notes that complement both rich dark chocolate and creamy milk chocolate. All of these ingredients are then balanced by a touch of sea salt. With crispy edges and a gooey center, it’s cookie perfection. oddbirdshhi.com

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| Palmetto Pops

Palmetto Pops offers handmade ice pops in more than 30 flavors in both dairy and dairy-free options using fresh fruit and inspiration from Mexico. palmettopopshhi.com

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| Tout Sweet Macarons

The only local macaron maker in Beaufort County boasts artisan, smallbatch, French macarons in a variety of mouth-watering flavors and colors that are handmade and include buttercreams, caramels, jams and ganache. toutsweetmacarons.com

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Leigh West’s handcrafted jewelry is designed with inspiration from nature using elements of stones, crystals, feathers and shells. Each piece is designed to bring out one’s inner goddess and make each client feel special wearing something unique. moonlightcrow.com

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| A Sweeter Seat

Unwrap and roll A Sweeter Seat handmade mini towel on anything from bar stools to bleachers to the beach. Reduce burning your legs and sticking to your chair with A Sweeter Seat. asweeterseat.com

| Two Bay Horses Designs

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The Lowcountry is vibrant with places to see and a multitude of activities for locals and visitors alike. These Mythos earrings are designed to adapt to the constant opportunities throughout the year. The colors in the Rainbow Calcilica beads evoke the evolving landscape and are surrounded by oxidized sterling silver Navajo Pearls that glisten like the ocean at sunrise. twobayhorsesdesigns.com

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| Peace by Piece

| Island Indigo

Island Indigo designs and hand dyes cotton and silk textiles using slow-process Shibori techniques in a natural indigo vat. Creative inspiration comes from the Lowcountry waters. This lightweight cotton gauze kimono-style wrap works beautifully as a beach cover-up or as a light jacket for an evening out. islandindigogals.com

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Susan Rafetto makes everything by hand using recycled and otherwise discarded items. Her pieces are one-of-a-kind and designed to make people feel special. This little girl’s jacket incorporates the material from an unwanted and discarded tie-dyed sweatshirt into the hair of the unicorn and features a handpainted unicorn face. peacebypieceboutique.com

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| Helen Tavern Designs

The artist has been creating chainmaille jewelry for more than 13 years. Helen Taverna utilizes many forms of metal, from precious to aluminum, to create her pieces. She believes the rich history of chainmaille coincides with the rich history of the Lowcountry. helentavernadesigns.com

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Long-time realtor Richard MacDonald and Joey Doyle have enjoyed another very successful year together.

Richard’s wealth of knowledge and Joey’s natural people skills have helped create the perfect team.

Richard is a dedicated professional with over 42 years of real estate experience here on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Richard and his wife Janet are true South Carolina Natives and raised all three sons here.

Joey, originally from Oklahoma, has called the Lowcountry home for over 17 years. Real estate is a family affair as her husband Chad has been in real estate for many years as well. When not working with clients, you can find them enjoying all things Lowcountry with their two children.

Richard MacDonald Richard@RMacDonald.com 843.384.8797

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Kayla DeVito personally creates all of her jewelry from start to finish, using semi-precious metals as well as calming, earthy neutral colors. She uses genuine gemstones and often incorporates repurposed materials from broken or antique fine jewelry.

No two pieces are alike, as they’re the epitome of a casual beach lifestyle with a touch of modern elegance. amidstthealders.com

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| Pockets Full of Sunshine

"The Rays" are adults with disabilities served by Pockets Full of Sunshine through a screen-printing microbusiness program. The Rays create handmade, one-of-a-kind shirts and produce their signature local designs year-round in both long- and short-sleeved versions in a variety of colors. Each piece is painted with lots of love, laughter and determination. pocketsfullofsun.org

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Support local businesses by gifting locally made items this holiday season, or simply treat yourself with oneof-a-kind items from local crafters.

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| Evolve Furniture Studio

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David J Lunin designs and builds surreal adaptations of 18thcentury antique furniture. All of the joinery found in the originals is used throughout, including hand-cut dovetails and mortise and tenon joints. Traditional finishes are used to complete the look. evolvefurniturestudio.com

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| BPC Custom Furniture

Jack Neades created a live edge spalted magnolia coffee table made with a piece of magnolia wood from a tree that grew in Waltersboro and also sourced from a sawmill in Bluffton. bpfabdesign.com

| Shattuck Clockworks

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Blake Shattuck creates custom hand-carved wooden clocks and tide clocks that are inspired by life in the Lowcountry. Each clock is a dramatic and functional piece of art, painstakingly designed and crafted on Hilton Head Island. shattuckclockworks.com

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| Amidst the Alders

Owners Kayla and Matt DeVito scour local sawyers who mill wood from fallen historic trees, or source wood from locally found antiques to re-imagine their finds into fresh, new and modern designs, made start to finish right here in the Lowcountry. amidstthealders.com

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More Golf. Fewer Homes.

With two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses and a limited number of homes, Berkeley Hall is a community where you can always get a tee time, and where you can truly get to know your neighbors. Resting on the banks of the Okatie River in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, we’re an intentionally small community with the grandeur and amenities of a luxury resort.

We invite you to connect with our natural surroundings, embrace cherished traditions, and be a part of our family of Members at Berkeley Hall.

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EARLY SUMMER BLOOMERS The pop of color from these Stokes asters complements the luscious green hues surrounding them in this garden. Stokes asters thrive in the glaring sun in warm places. Although drought tolerant, when first planted they need to be well watered. With proper care, Stokes asters can grow to be a foot tall and bloom beautiful colors in early summer.

Editor’s Note: Six of the top gardens in the Lowcountry were showcased as part of the 2022 All Saints Garden Tour. LOCAL Life is featuring each garden through images captured by Elizabeth Howard. This month are the gardens of Indigo Run residents Marcia and David Lentz.

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I’M A FUNGI Unique details of this garden include statues and concrete pathways throughout the property. Additionally, there are multiple tucked-away spots throughout the garden with benches to provide a serene environment. This specific section of the garden features a detailed mushroom statue along with lush greenery and red amaranthus encasing the seating area.

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While there’s certainly no shame in outsourcing your landscaping needs to local professionals, doing the job yourself can become a labor of love.

Just ask Marcia and David Lentz, creators of this elegant garden in Indigo Run. “My husband and I receive much satisfaction from our do-it-yourself landscaping,” Marcia said.

Flagstone and paver paths, patios, fences, raised beds, fountains, pots, benches and a large pergola — are all enhanced by a shimmering lagoon view of herons, ducks, turtles and, of course, alligators.

“I am so happy in the Lowcountry growing gardenias, camellias, terrestrial orchids and many other plants that wouldn’t survive in my home state of Pennsylvania,” Marcia said. “Our motto is ‘You can never have enough pots.’”

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RELAXATION STATION This garden holds its own uniqueness with its stunning landscaping that was all do-it-yourself. With this little hideaway showcasing the beautiful lagoon view in the back, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.

Purple Martins eat flying insects, so no standard bird feeders or type of birdseed will attract them – but they do enjoy mealworms.

Avoid spraying insecticides or pesticides on lawns, trees, or shrubs, since doing so will eliminate the most important food source these birds require.

Martin houses need to be in an open area so they can sail straight into the houses from at least two directions.

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PICTURE PERFECT Entering a part of the garden through this archway at the beginning sets the tone for the entire area. The small details and beautiful flowers surrounding it made for the perfect picture and experience. There were so many small, yet phenomenal details throughout this entire do-it-yourself landscaping that was inspiring to see.

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SEAN’S PRO TIPS FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT 1. Let the flower outshine the vessel.

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Add color and fall scents with an arrangement of lark, calcinea, cigar millet, garden roses and seeded eucalyptus.

Don't relegate your fall arrangements to orange, brown and rust colors. Include pinks and greens to give your fall arrangements a fresh twist while brightening any room or dark corner. Local floral artist Sean Bishop, owner of Fox and Olive on Mathews Drive, added two small pumpkins and two pieces of cigar millet to this simple, yet elegant arrangement.

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THESE BEAUTIFUL SONGBIRDS HAVE AN APPETITE FOR INSECTS.

The purple martin may be the oddest yet poshest bird we’ve covered; their appearance and behavior reminds one of the upper-class society described in such tunes as “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” The males are large, broad-chested swallows with slightly hooked bills and long, tapered wings. They are an iridescent, glossy, dark bluepurple overall with brown-black wings and tails. In keeping with stereotypical royalty and wealth, the female birds are described as “large and chunky” and have a gray collar around their necks.

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If their appearance isn’t enough to convince you of their status among the birds, LISTEN UP perhaps the expert in all things Scan this QR code to hear birding can convince you. John the call of the James Audubon used purple purple martin. martin nest boxes to choose his lodgings for the night. In 1831 he remarked, “Almost every country tavern has a martin box on the upper part of its sign-board; and I have observed that the handsomer the box, the better does the inn generally prove to be.”

Purple martins historically choose to nest in woodpecker holes, but thanks to a rise in their popularity, people began making nest boxes just for them. These apparently fancy bird condominiums attracted them so well that they began living in new areas, such as big cities.

These peculiar birds will summer here in the U.S. but will winter in savannas and agricultural fields in Bolivia, Brazil and elsewhere in South America. At night, wintering martins flock into cities and towns to roost, often in the trees of village plazas.

A rather daring bird, the purple martin not only has adapted to man-made nest boxes and taken up residence pretty much anywhere, but they will fly the highest of any swallow to swallow their food, often exceeding 150 feet and sometimes 500 feet or more off the

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ground. When they encounter prey, they suddenly turn sideways or upward, speed up and then flare their tails as they trap the insect. And if their eating behavior weren’t strange enough, martins will pick up small bits of gravel to help them digest insect exoskeletons. In fact, that is the only time they care to touch the ground. They rarely land on the ground except to collect nesting material and pick up grit to aid their digestion.

This bird is obviously tough, since it literally eats rocks, so their social antics are quite entertaining. Males defend small nesting territories from other males, and females do the same with other females. Each territory includes several compartments within a birdhouse (and occasionally several birdhouses), but most birds gradually give up portions of their territory as more and more males arrive. Physical fights usually only break out if one bird goes into another bird’s nest compartment.

So install a nest box, scatter some gravel, bring out the popcorn, and watch your very own bird soap opera. LL

Fun fact

• The purple martin not only gets all its food in flight, it gets all its water that way too. It skims the surface of a pond and scoops up the water with its lower bill.

Where to find them

• In eastern North America during the summer, look for purple martins around martin houses, the miniature condominiums that many people put up in yards.

• Foraging purple martins hunt insects higher in the air than other swallows, but in the afternoon and evening they may feed low and close to nest sites.

• In late summer you might see enormous roosts of purple martins, particularly as they prepare to cross the Gulf of Mexico.

• Purple martins are not capable of excavating their own cavities for nesting and are almost totally dependent on man-made housing in eastern North America. They are much less common in western North America where they favor natural cavities over man-made housing.

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Get everything you could possibly need for your backyard birding needs at Wild Birds Unlimited at the Festival Centre at Indigo Park on Hilton Head Island. Be sure to check out the WBU Eagle Cam on its website too, wbu.com.

FOOD & ACCESSORIES • You can put out crushed eggshells to give the martins a source of grit for digesting insect exoskeletons.

• Put up a purple martin house in your backyard, and attach a guard to keep predators from raiding eggs and young.

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TRY YOUR HAND AT GIGGING OR REELING IN THIS IN-SEASON FISH. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

It may not be the prettiest fish, but it’s undoubtedly pretty tasty – and it’s in season!

Southern flounder, not to be confused with gulf flounder or summer flounder, are the most abundant flounder in South Carolina. And thanks to tips from Grant Kaple, general manager of The Boathouse, you can try your hand at gigging or reeling in a fresh catch. Keep reading to learn more about this fascinating flat fish and how to cook it up while it's in abundance here in the Lowcountry.

The upside Disney ruined our expectations for what flounder actually looks like. The major character in Disney's 1989 animated feature film, The Little Mermaid, looks nothing like a flounder at all, and you’ll probably be a bit disappointed if you see one in real life. Southern flounder are brown with spots and blotches. All flatfish, including the Southern flounder, are compressed laterally and spend most of their life lying and swimming along the bottom on their side. In the case of the Southern flounder, the left side is always the "up" side; in other species, the opposite is true. And yes, their eyes are on one side of their bodies.

Small flounder grow rapidly and may reach 12 inches in length by the end of their first year. Males seldom exceed 12 inches, but females grow larger than males and often reach a length of 25 inches.

FLOUNDER AROUND Captain Jake Parker shows off a nice Southern flounder. If you moved here from the northeast and love the flavor of fluke, wait until you sink your teeth into a fillet of local flounder. They are easy to catch this month in esturaries, rivers and shallow coastal water.

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Pan-seared flounder with rosemary and garlic INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 rosemary sprigs, finely chopped 2 flounder fillets Salt, pepper and paprika to taste Lemon wedges DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the garlic is lightly browned. [2] Sprinkle the fish with salt, pepper and paprika. Add the fish to the pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Serve with lemon wedges.

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The Southern flounder is relatively abundant in our local waters. They are most frequently caught in the estuaries, rivers and shallow coastal water with muddy bottom tidal creeks. The near-shore reefs also provide anglers a better chance to catch larger flounder. Flounder are ambush predators that use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. They primarily feed on small fish, such as striped mullet, spot, mummichog and white mullet, but they also consume crustaceans, including grass shrimp and blue crabs. Kaple provided us with plenty of local spots to check out for catching this flat fish. Aside from Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, he suggests: • Alljoy Landing for the best access to the May River • Landings at the base of the SC 170 bridges over the Chechessee and Broad rivers • Sam’s Point Landing on Lady’s Island • Station Creek Landing on St. Helena Island

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Quite a gig There are two methods for catching flounder: gigging and rod and reel. “Good ole fashioned gigging requires bright lights shining into the clear shallows by poling your boat along the flat,” Kaple said. “You will see the outline of the flounder in the mud, at which point you take a long pole with a gig at the end and stick ‘em.”

Kaple recommends using mud minnows or shrimp for the rod-and-reel method to lure flounder. This method requires a medium-fast taper, 8-15 pound test with your favorite version of Shimano’s 2500 reel. “On a falling tide, the flounder will be located at the mouth of feeder creeks waiting for the mud minnows or shrimp to leave the protection of the spartina grass,” he said. “They are ambush predators, so they wait for the prey to swim by and bam, attack and eat dinner.”

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outdoors State record The state record is a 17-pound, 9.6-ounce Southern flounder caught by John Kuczuma of Myrtle Beach. Kuczuma caught the fish in 2003 while fishing off the marina docks at Murrells Inlet. The previous record, considered a tie with the current record, is a 17-pound, 6-ounce Southern flounder caught by L. C. Floyd of Florence, South Carolina. That flounder was captured in South Santee in 1974. South Carolina also recognizes the gulf flounder with a 4-pound, 7-ounce catch and the summer flounder with a 3-pound, 8-ounce record.

Health benefits Flounder is a low-fat, low-calorie protein source that provides vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating fish like flounder with adequate protein and low-fat content lowers the risk of chronic diseases and promotes good heart health. Flounder is also great for pregnant women and children because it provides choline, which helps in the growth and development of the spinal cord and iron and zinc, which are needed for a child’s maturing immune system.

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Fire-roasted whole flounder with yellow tomato vinaigrette INGREDIENTS 2 yellow tomatoes, quartered, seeds removed 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade 1/2 cup olive oil Two 2 pound flounder, scaled, gills removed, head on 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS [1] Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, vinegar and basil in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in squeeze bottles. [2] Heat grill. Brush flounder with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill on each side for 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with vinaigrette.

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds flounder fillets 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely minced onion 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for serving 4 slices or wedges lemon, for serving DIRECTIONS [1] Grease a shallow baking dish. Heat oven to 325 F. Arrange the fillets in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. [2] In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice and minced onion. Pour the lemon-butter mixture over the fish. Sprinkle with paprika. [3] Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges and serve with garlic aioli.

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Flounder has a sweet taste and a delicate texture, making it the perfect fish for those who are trying seafood for the first time or for those who don’t enjoy the “fishy” taste of many fish. Flounder is exceptionally versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. Because of its mild flavor, this flaky fish works well in everything from fresh ceviche to fillets baked with cheesy breadcrumbs. Flounder are sold as a whole fish or in thin fillets and are usually skinned, although the skin is edible. The whole flounder is good sautéed, steamed or roasted.

Fillets are excellent sautéed with a coating of flour or light breading to crisp the soft flesh and prevent them from falling apart. LL

• Flounder can camouflage by changing colors to match their surrounding habitat and avoid predators.

• The transformation of larvae into juvenile fish begins a couple of days after hatching. The body starts to flatten, dorsal and anal fins become more elongated, and either the left or right eye migrates toward the top of the head. The side of the body where the eyes are located becomes darker colored and represents the top of the fish. The other side starts to fade and becomes the bottom of the fish.

• Flounder are nocturnal.

• Flounder uses their fins to bury themselves in the sand.

The eyes are usually the only visible part of the body.

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Since Hilton Head Island is ringed by the sea, life on this and other islands was dependent on methods of transportation that would safely cross expanses of water.

It is not surprising, then, that among the first hand-crafted items in the Lowcountry were boats of one sort or another. The dugout canoe, the schooner and the bateau are examples of such vessels.

Verifying which crafted goods came first, or in which order, is impossible due to the lack of consistent documentation.

It is likely that woven baskets made of reeds or spartina cordgrass were the first hand-crafted items in the area. References in French and Spanish accounts from the period of European contact reference “baskets” in which corn and other foods were carried by Native American women.

The drawings of Jacques Le Moyne and the replica etchings of Theodor de Bry from that same period frequently depict such woven containers used by the natives.

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the tools in making other crafted items is a logical inference. Narrow auger shells served as needles for sewing hides together, reshaped and sharpened conch shells were commonly used as scrapers both for hides and for sculpting wood, and scallop shells were used as spoons. Jewelry would have been worn only for ceremonial occasions, and locally made shell necklaces and bracelets were the norm.

Pottery would have followed, and the advancement of Native American pottery technology is thought to have occurred earliest in this area due to the convergence of the three main schools of pottery making represented here, made possible by the ease of transportation down the Savannah River from headwaters in the Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee mountains.

It is postulated that the knowledgesharing of diverse methodologies here led to the refinement of strengthening and firing methods before this know-how was exported to other regions from the Lowcountry.

But back to the boats, due mainly to their undeniable importance in the sourcing of food from the waters and to the communications and commerce in which early residents engaged. First would have been the dugout canoe. Dugouts were made from tall, straight trees that were comparatively resistant to wood rot due to moisture: cedar, chestnut, cypress, poplar and pine had preferred properties. Since these canoes were very heavy after manufacture, trees close to the water’s edge were sought. The trees would be coated above a certain level with mud and their base set on fire.

As the fire burned into the trunk, the mud

would be replenished, and new fires would be set to continue reducing the diameter until the tree could not support its weight and fell. Then fires would be set along one side, and the charred wood would be intermittently scraped until the desired final shape was attained. Then the log would be rotated so the burned side would be on top, and fires were set which burned down into the depth of the trunk. Further scraping would gradually hollow out the hull. Points or squared tips were often fashioned on the two ends. Some dugouts reached 40-50 feet in length, though the norm appears to have been 20-30 feet. The making of a dugout canoe could take from 2-3 years to allow for adequate aging and drying of the wood. Early English voyagers reported seeing dugouts at sea rowed by natives en route to Cuba and the Bahamas, and trading items like sugar, molasses and rum would be brought back to the mainland.

The bateau may have come next as the early Africans sought to augment their food supplies on Hilton Head’s indigo plantations. Relatively easy to construct, the bateaux would be built to accommodate three or more men with room for cargo and movement with nets and lines. Boards (usually pine) would be cut to length and sometimes steamed for mounting on the frame, and boards from gunwale to gunwale would serve as seats. Often pointed at both ends and flat-bottomed without keel to be able to easily navigate the shoals, sandbars and oyster flats in as little as six inches of water, with a typical crew of 2-3 men with one steering and two rowing or poling, the bateaux would gather oysters, net shrimp and catch fish until the bottom of the

boat was filled. Some of the early militia scout boats were of bateau construction, with a 30foot length and 6-foot beam, and would carry up to 20 men. Both bateaux and dugout canoes were commonly in use in the local area up until immediately before the Civil War.

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CAN YOU DIG IT? Early Lowcountry residents made dugout canoes out of tall, straight trees including cedar, chestnut, cypress, poplar and pine.

A discussion of local crafts would not be complete without mentioning the shipbuilding industry on Hilton Head and in the Port Royal Sound area. This was based on the abundance of live oaks locally, the strength of the wood and the shape of their limbs. Keel and rib pieces could be milled easily from their natural curvature, and the wood was so dense (and strong), it could not float on its own. Also, pine pitch and tar, two of the primary “naval stores,” were abundant on the Island. From approximately 1740-1825, Hilton Head Island had up to three shipbuilding yards on the shores of two deep-water creeks, Broad and Crooked (Jarvis). Masted ships from 150-200 tons in burthen were built on Hilton Head, and the largest ship built in South Carolina up to that time, a 260-ton schooner, was built here in 1773. LL Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort Country, SC at the Forefront of American History.

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Tucked down a quiet country road on St. Helena Island, the ruined Chapel of Ease stands sedately under live oaks.

Lizards scatter over its walls, which offer a study in texture: weather-stained plaster, eroded brick and a ragged surface of shell bits bleached white by the sun. The remains of this 18th-century structure are a hauntingly beautiful monument to one of the Lowcountry’s most enduring crafts, a type of oyster shell concrete known as tabby.

For settlers arriving to the southeastern coast of what is now the United States, the challenge of how to build permanent shelters took some sorting out. There were lots of trees, but the humid climate made rot a problem. Stone is not naturally occurring here, and a scarcity of clay made production of bricks impractical, so these materials were the domain of an elite few. On the other hand, there were lots and lots of oyster shells. Heaps of them in old Native American trash middens could be burned down to make quicklime, a free if labor-intensive local product that beat expensive imports. The lime was then mixed with water, sand and more shells to create a durable building material. Poured into wooden forms and tamped to produce compact layers that could be stacked atop one another, this homemade concrete became the floors, walls, foundations and even archways

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SHELL GAME Tabby is a type of concrete made by burning oyster shells to create lime, then mixing it with water, sand, ash and broken oyster shells. Tabby was used by early Spanish settlers, then by British colonists primarily in coastal South Carolina.

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and columns of colonial buildings. Once hardened it could be smoothed over with a protective coat of stucco, and it withstood the elements for centuries.

It’s not perfectly clear how the tabby technique came into use here. Some historians believe it originated in North Africa, making its way into Spain via the Moors; the Spaniards then brought it to Florida at St. Augustine in the 1500s, and the British basically stole it from the them. Examples of tabby structures can be found as far north as Staten Island, New York (Abraham Manee House, circa 1670), west along the Gulf Coast at Pascagoula, Mississippi (LaPointe Krebs House, 1757), and as far afield as the Caribbean. Essentially a form of the ancient construction technique known as rammed earth, tabby may date back as far as the Roman Empire.

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history Using abundant local materials and the labor of enslaved people, the fortresses, plantation homes and public buildings of the Lowcountry were erected. Beaufort County became a hot spot for tabby, and today there are more of these ruins here than anywhere on Earth. Although the technique was born of necessity, it became an elegant status symbol during various tabby revivals, when period styles were named after local patriarchs like James Oglethorpe or Thomas Spalding. The process evolved as shell middens were exhausted and Portland cement was introduced, plus the end of slavery made labor hard to procure; tabby was in its final days by the 1930s, and constructions from this late period were often of poor quality due to builders using ocean shells without bothering to wash the salt off them. Today the original method is rather shrouded in mystery, while what passes for tabby is just stucco with a few random shells slapped over it.

There is, however, one modern craftsman who is instigating a tabby revival of his own. Bluffton artist D. Pierce Giltner of Rustic Installations has developed a unique process of tabby production that is adapted to suit the nouveau coastal chic.

His stunning fireplaces might feature driftwood inlays or reclaimed beams as mantles, and his outdoor firepits are vaguely reminiscent of the shell middens that first gave rise to tabby 500 years ago. Whether in the ethereal ruins of colonial plantations or the opulent spaces of today’s luxury homes, tabby is truly a timeless art. LL

WORMSLOE PLANTATION Wormsloe was a Colonial fortified house on the Isle of Hope in Savannah. The tabby ruins include portions of the 8-foot wall surrounding the home, bastions on the corners, a well, a cellar and a double-hearth brick chimney.

ADAM-STRAIN BUILDING The Adam-Strain Building, built circa 1813, was a mercantile store and ship chandlery in Darien, Georgia.

HORTON HOUSE Horton House is a historic site on Riverview Drive in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The site has been meticulously preserved over the past 100 years as an example of coastal Georgia building techniques and as one of the oldest surviving buildings in the state.

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It’s time to get this show on the road, and by show, we mean one of the Lowcountry’s biggest and most anticipated events of the year: the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival.

Look your best while wandering the grounds of Port Royal Golf Club with these classic and carefully curated looks, perfect for vintage car admiring and inspecting. Special thanks to festival organizers for providing models and inspiration for this road-ready photoshoot.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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TAKE THE WHEEL

Though many typically associate fast cars with men, many women are taking the wheel in racing and vintage car collecting. It’s time to dispel the myth that women are terrible drivers (the U.S. Department of Transportation reports males have more property-damaging accidents than females at every age). Find driving and fashion inspiration in these famous female drivers.

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WACKY RACES Available at Kelly Caron Curated

Playing with fire The Pontiac Firebird remained in production for 35 years and four generations. It would go on to become an extremely successful American performance car as well as a pop cultural reference point from Rockford to the Bandit and beyond.

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MEET THE MODELS Huntley Tarleton Local since 2003

Hobbies: Taking care of my children, playing tennis, sailing Favorite thing about living here: Being around the water.

Favorite thing about working with the Concours d’Elegance: I’ve always been into cars. My dad got me into cars. My father-in-law was into cars, and he collected them. I loved them since I was a kid.

Favorite car: I have too many. I can’t pick one. One of my favorite cars is probably my father-in-law’s car. It’s a 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster – a gorgeous car.

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Walter Nester Local since 1992

Hobbies: Playing golf, spending time with my 15-year-old son and traveling with my wife. We also like automobiles in my family, so we enjoy going to car shows, and I’m in the Carolina Dreamers, which is a local car club.

Favorite thing about living here: The people.

Favorite thing about working with Concours d’Elegance: It’s the people. It’s so much fun to be able to get out there and talk to the people who work at the Concours but also talk to the exhibitors; find out where they’re from, what their interest is in their automobile and why they’re here. One of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had is being able to meet some of the guest judges.

Favorite car: My dream car would probably be one of the McLarens.

But I’m very fortunate that I have a Corvette that I’ve had for many years. It’s a '69 Corvette convertible.

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Local since 1978 (I was born here) Hobbies: Boating, collecting cars, working on cars, working on boats Favorite thing about living here: The water. Saltwater.

Favorite thing about working with the Concours d’Elegance: I work on the old cars. I just like to get my hands on the old cars, meet the people that own them and just be able to interact with them on a bigger level than most people because I’m actually in there working on the cars. I really enjoy doing that.

Favorite car: I’m an eclectic collector, so I don’t have a favorite. But I’m very fond of the Ferarri Dino. I like those a lot. Or the Lamborghini Miura.

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PECAN SEASON IS HERE, LET’S GET CRACKING. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

Pecan-crusted chicken Simple and easy to make, this pecan-crusted chicken is full of flavor and crunch. Baked in the oven, it's an effortless weeknight meal to try.

INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plus 2 tablespoons, divided 1/4 cup Dijon mustard plus 2 tablespoons, divided 4 tablespoons honey divided 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1/2 inch thick 1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

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One of the most argued words regarding pronunciation, the pecan, is a nut from a species of hickory trees native to northern Mexico and the southern United States. And though its pronunciation has been long debated, its taste has not. Pecans have a distinctly sweet buttery flavor and a mildly floral, foresty aroma. The outside of the nut is slightly bitter, and the flesh within is sweet, buttery and almost fatty. The nut can crumble, almost like a cookie, which is probably why they are so good in cookies. And speaking of cookies, be a smart one and learn more about this nut and how to incorporate it into your diet.

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DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray. [2] In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup Dijon and 2 tablespoons of honey. Add chicken and let sit at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.

[3] In a shallow dish toss together pecans, breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and black pepper. Remove chicken from the yogurt mixture, scraping off excess marinade, and add to a shallow bowl with the pecan mixture. Press firmly to adhere to the pecan mixture, turn the breast over and repeat so all sides of the chicken are completely covered. [4] Transfer coated chicken to a prepared baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken. Add the remaining pecan mixture to the top of the chicken and press down evenly.

Coat with cooking spray. [5] Bake chicken in the oven until cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 20-25 minutes total.

[6] Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons honey. Season to taste.

Serve chicken with honey mustard sauce.

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DIRECTIONS [1] To candy pecans, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. [2] Add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 cup of walnuts. Coat evenly and cook for 5-8 minutes, until the mixture is browned and slightly sticky. Be careful not to burn. [3] Pour on wax paper and allow to harden.

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The power of pecans Pecans are loaded with vitamins and minerals essential for healthy skin, eyes, teeth, bones, muscles and nerves. Raw pecans are even cholesterol-free, sodium-free and low in carbohydrates. They make a tasty and satisfying snack with their rich buttery flavor and natural sweetness. Raw pecans are packed with protein, healthy fats and fiber to help keep you energized and satisfied. They are a good source of calcium, magnesium and potassium, which help lower blood pressure, and their mono-unsaturated fat content is great for lowering bad cholesterol.

Pecans also contain Omega-3 fats, which can help ease the pain of arthritis by reducing inflammation. The magnesium, calcium, fiber, vitamin E and zinc in pecans also give the nuts anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin A, vitamin E and zinc support your immune system by fighting off infections and repairing damage.

Pecans also provide folate, which can guard against changes to your DNA. Antioxidants can help protect the body from the cell damage that causes Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and cancers. The USDA has ranked over 100 foods by antioxidant levels, and pecans made the top 20.

THE RAW TRUTH

Pecans are a great source of healthy fats but are high in calories.

A serving of pecans is 1 ounce, a little less than 1/4 cup or 19 pecan halves. Roasted pecans are often coated in unhealthy oils and sugar. Read labels and choose raw pecans when possible.

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Grow your own Pecan trees easily can be your next backyard addition if you have the space and time. They’re a good investment but take 10 years to bear fruit. Just one tree will produce plenty of nuts for a large family and provide deep shade that will make hot Lowcountry summers a little more bearable. However, be sure you have the space. A mature pecan tree stands about 150 feet tall with a spreading canopy.

Plant your nursery pecan tree in a hole about 3 feet deep and 2 feet wide. Begin adding soil and when the hole is half full (or half empty), fill it with water to remove air pockets and settle the soil. After the water drains through, fill the hole with soil. Press the soil down with your foot and then water deeply. Add more soil if a depression forms after watering. Usually found along riverbanks in its native environment, the pecan likes a lot of water. Young trees need 10 to 15 gallons of water per week. As they mature and begin producing, they need about two inches of water per week from April to October.

Pecans are ready to eat when the husks crack open. Most people pick up the nuts after they fall to the ground, but be sure to get them before they rot or before local wildlife make them a snack. The nuts are generally ready for harvest in October or November, and a mature tree will produce 40 to 50 pounds of nuts per year.

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Candy: The candy pecan is an older variety named because it was intended to be used in sweet treats. Like most pecan trees, they grow to a mature height of 70 feet or more with a 50-foot spread.

Cape Fear: Originating in North Carolina, they usually weigh about eight grams and start bearing at a young age; the kernel is attractive and light-colored and either oblong or broad oval in shape. Cape Fear pecan trees are relatively resistant to various leaf diseases, are sturdy and rigorous and have deep taproots.

Curtis: A late-season pollinizer, they produce large quantities of the nut, which is small, has a medium-thin shell and contains dark speckles on the shell. The cultivar, first introduced in Mississippi in 1914, is fairly vigorous and upright.

Desirable: You can’t get better than desirable pecans. They have medium to thick shells, and the trees can grow to a mature height of 100 feet with a 75-foot spread. The nuts ripen from late October to early November.

Mahan: Mahan pecans are soft-shelled, rich in flavor and have very large nuts. Even when the tree is young, it will bear lots of pecans and provide shade for your yard. Mahan pecans prefer dry climates and warm winters, with the nuts usually ripening in mid November.

Moreland: The Moreland pecan tree is resistant to diseases and produces high yields regularly. They originated from Louisiana and are fairly vigorous trees with dense leaves and nuts.

Schley: The Schley is one of the oldest pecan cultivars. The biggest advantage of the Schley is the paper-thin shell, which means anyone can open it easily. Often used for pecan pies, their taste is a bit sweeter than other types of pecans.

Pawnee: If you want to plant a pecan tree but have limited space, the Pawnee pecan tree might be for you. It is relatively small, only 30 feet tall and 30 feet wide. An excellent pollinator, Pawnee pecans are large and sweet.

Stuart: Stuart pecans are large, and the trees are upright and sturdy, making them low maintenance. Their medium-size nuts produce roughly 52 nuts per pound, but one of their disadvantages is that it takes eight to 10 years before the tree is of bearing age.

Sumner: Originating in Georgia, this tree is a late-season pollinizer and produces very large nuts. The kernels are sometimes darker than other types of pecans but are of high quality and very tasty.

Creek: These pecans are long and narrow at maturity. These pecan trees enjoy more shade than most and tend to grow together. This tree is resistant to widespread diseases so you can expect a healthy yield.

Oconee: The Oconee pecan is known to be one of the easiest to shell when it has matured. They are some of the earliest ready to be harvested, with most by early October. They are native to the Georgia and western Carolina areas.

Kanza: Probably one of the more popular and recognized pecans is the Kanza pecan. Ready to harvest around early September, they are darker in color and always in an elliptical shape, even if they are a bit round in the middle. They have some of the most significant yields.

Elliot: Found in Georgia, the Elliot pecans are the sweetest, giving a creamy texture when you bite them. They are dark brown and black and rounder than other varieties. They are limited and not found as frequently as others, making them a delicacy.

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INGREDIENTS (BUTTER PECANS) 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 tablespoons butter INGREDIENTS (COOKIES) 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed dark or light brown sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla DIRECTIONS [1] Butter the pecans: Sauté the chopped pecans and butter in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and toasted, about 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently and keep an eye on the small crumbs; they will brown quicker than the bigger pieces. Set aside to cool. [2] Brown the butter: Heat the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium-high heat. It will come to a boil.

Continue cooking, occasionally stirring, until the solid particles at the bottom turn golden brown. Immediately pour into a large mixing bowl to stop the browning. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. [3] Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk sugars into the cooled browned butter. Whisk in vanilla and eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour dry ingredients into a bowl and stir until no streaks of flour remain. Stir in buttered pecan. [4] Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic down on the surface of the dough. Chill for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. [5] Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll dough into balls, about 3 tablespoons each. Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack until the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden brown, about 9-12 minutes. Let rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Super substitute PRO TIP: Pecans are naturally sweet and make a good replacement for candies when sugar cravings hit.

Substitute raw pecan pieces for chocolate chips by mixing them into pancake, muffin, or cookie dough.

Add some crunch and protein to salads, oatmeal, quinoa, or yogurt by topping them with raw pecan pieces. And while raw is healthier, you can toast, roast, bake, sugar, spice and everything nice. There are endless recipes for pecans and endless ways to cook them up into something sweet or savory. LL

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LOCAL CHEF JOSH O’NEILL IS SHARING HIS LOVE OF COOKING AND ENTERTAINING IN SUPPORT OF BLUFFTON SELF HELP.

Have you ever wanted to host a dinner party but didn’t feel like doing the cooking, serving and cleaning up?

No problem. Leave the culinary magic to Josh O’Neill, executive chef of the Golf Club at Indigo Run. O’Neill — in association with The Complete Home, Red Piano Art Gallery and Golf Club at Indigo Run — has donated a delicious and artistically prepared dinner party for eight people to be auctioned off at the upcoming Sips & Seafood Party in Bluffton.

Winning bidders of the Art of Cuisine package will sip champagne and nibble on appetizers in the Red Piano Art Gallery while guests mingle with featured artists. O’Neill’s dinner will follow, perfectly paired with a selection of wines. The package is valued at $3,000 with proceeds going to Bluffton Self Help.

“I consider the kitchen a gathering place,” O’Neill said. “Growing up in a household of chefs, we always considered cooking and entertaining fun. We still do. Our whole family cooks together, including my children, ages 3 to 17. With this special package, I bring my love of cuisine and the experience of cooking specifically for the winning bidders in support of a wonderful cause.”

Sips & Seafood Party When: 5-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 Where: Hewitt Oaks, Bluffton Details: A fundraiser for Bluffton Self Help. Enjoy an evening under the stars with delicious meals, savory cocktails and the company of good people. The evening will include an opportunity to purchase oneof-a-kind auction items and must-see live entertainment. blufftonselfhelp.org.

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Let’s get cooking • Do not be afraid to season your food.

Spices and herbs may be used to enhance the natural flavors of food – not to disguise it. Many herbs and spices can complement a dish and each other, but be selective in how you combine them. There is no general rule for the correct amount of spices and herbs to use — the potency of each spice and herb varies, as does its effect on different foods. It’s best to start with less and add more.

• Always pat dry your protein to get the best sear, creating a great crust, which gives browned food its distinctive flavors.

This is known as the Maillard Reaction.

Seared steaks and many other protein foods undergo this reaction, when amino acids meet reducing sugars.

• Introduce acids into your cooking (vinegar, citric juices, reduced wine), which can work as tenderizers by breaking down fibers in foods that are cooked or marinated.

Acids also penetrate and add flavors to the food. Make sure to select an acid that will complement the rest of the meal.

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• For uncooked foods, such as salad dressings, fruits, or juices, add spices and herbs several hours before serving to allow flavors to develop and “marry” or blend.

• Sip your favorite cocktail or wine, and put on some music when creating your cuisine. Josh’s personal favorites? Jazz and bourbon while cooking Cajun food. He says, “I realized from a young age that there is no better place to gather than the kitchen – it’s the perfect landscape for smells, flavors and sounds to bring people together.” LL

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THE NEW DEAN AT THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH DISHES ON TCL’S CULINARY PROGRAM AND FOODSEUM. STORY BY CARRIE HIRSCH + PHOTOS BY BUTCH HIRSCH

Francine Marz, the new dean of culinary and hospitality at the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry, says a lot is cooking at the new 30,000-square-foot training facility featuring six academic classrooms, two teaching kitchens, a show kitchen, baking lab, lecture theater, café and teaching restaurant.

On the menu is the school’s FOODseum debut in the spring of 2023. It will be the first of its kind in the South and will serve up immersive, interactive and revolving exhibits spotlighting themes including seafood, Gullah/Geechee and farm-totable, along with photographs and videos featuring Southern chefs. Visual displays will preserve Lowcountry agriculture and farming history and will showcase artifacts such as kitchen utensils, farming tools, recipes and cookbooks.

LOCAL Life finds Marz, who’s also a chef, has no reservations about the potential of the Culinary Institute and its home in the Lowcountry.

COMING SOON The FOODseum will showcase immersive exhibits, guest lecturers and hands-on seminars.

Visual displays will preserve Lowcountry agriculture and farming history and will showcase artifacts such as kitchen utensils, farming tools, recipes and cookbooks.

Photographs and videos will feature Southern chefs from the Lowcountry and beyond. Revolving exhibits will spotlight themes such as Gullah, Geechee, seafood, farm-to-table and more.

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eats [LOCAL Life] You attended Johnson & Wales in Charleston and now you’re the new dean of culinary and hospitality at the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry. Are you in love with the Lowcountry, its food, or both? [Francine Marz] I grew up in South Carolina and just love the Lowcountry, the food, the beach and the hospitality. I loved living in Charleston, and I love the mystique that the Lowcountry personifies.

This area is amazing, has so much Southern charm, and the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking. I am extremely honored to be the dean of culinary and hospitality at the Culinary Institute of the South, and I’m really looking forward to meeting and getting to know the local chefs, restaurateurs and local community members.

[LL] Looks like you joined the TCL team at an exciting time.

That FOODseum is sure to be a shining star of the program.

How do you hope to position the school in terms of culinary education? [FM] This area is growing by leaps and bounds, and it’s exciting to be a part of something new. I have experience opening and growing culinary schools and am excited about all of the potential opportunities that I can provide for our TCL students and members of the surrounding community. The culinary school is gorgeous, and I am very excited about the FOODseum that will be opening in the spring. Between the new museum, the modern building and facilities, the chefs and the events that we are a part of, the Culinary Institute of the South is quickly becoming an epicenter of Lowcountry cuisine.

[LL] What are the students like at the Culinary Institute of the South? [FM] I absolutely love it when students are able to follow their passion and push themselves beyond their own limits. It’s so rewarding to help students pursue their dreams and experience things that they once thought were impossible or unachievable.

[LL] What do you like to eat when you’re cooking a casual meal for yourself at home? [FM] I love cooking good food simply by using local ingredients and letting their true characteristics shine. There is nothing better than cooking and eating a local shrimp/ seafood dish, a seasonal salad and pairing it with a nice glass of white wine. LL

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The “Best Creamed Corn Ever” INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese (can be flavored) 8 ears of corn, shucked and cut off the cob (to add a bit more flavor, roast or grill the corn prior to cutting off the cob) 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons sugar Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS [1] Combine heavy cream and cream cheese in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir until well blended, when the sauce is smooth and creamy. [2] Stir in corn kernels.

Add butter and heat until the corn is cooked and the cream is bubbly. [3] Add sugar and season with salt and pepper.

Optional: Garnish with fresh sage leaves or chopped parsley.

UPCOMING EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH OCTOBER 6: Media personality Jesse Blanco, host of “Eat It and Like It” television show, will host Fried Chicken & Champagne at the Culinary School. Featured chefs are Francine Marz, Chef Clayton Rolston and Chef Ben, The Sea Pines Resort. More details at tcl.edu.

NOVEMBER 10: Fourth annual Chefs’ Table Benefit & Auction for the Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry at the Harbour Town Country Club. This year’s special guest is Nathalie Dupree. More details at tcl.edu.

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The College Student’s Vegetarian Cookbook

Recipes in this new book include everything from breakfast to late night snacks, even recipes to whip up when the parents come for a visit.

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Local authors George Hirsch Jr. and his mother and co-author Carrie Hirsch, have launched The College Student’s Vegetarian Cookbook: 100 Easy Vegetarian Recipes to Prepare on a Budget, in Tiny Kitchens, with Dull Knives, Microwaves and Distractions While Earning a Degree!

The son-mother team began writing cookbooks for college students while George attended the University of Georgia. Carrie explains: “My son endured claustrophobic kitchens, temperamental ovens, rusty stovetop coils, and decrepit refrigerators during his college days. We quickly realized college students could use some serious help in the kitchen.”

This is their third cookbook, preceded by The College Man’s Cookbook and The College Woman’s Cookbook.

“As you know, eating (not necessarily eating well) is such an integral part of college life, but depending on fast food and buying processed food have become a bad habit, especially once students come off their meal plans,” George said. “The College Student’s Vegetarian Cookbook provides recipes for every meal, and we even created a dedicated chapter of special recipes to make for the parents when they come for a visit in the 'Impress the 'rents' chapter. Mastering the basics of cooking and baking will help college students survive during their college years and beyond.”

The cookbook also includes dozens of tips and anecdotes written in college-speak, along with recipe and college lifestyle photos. Find it on amazon.com and etsy.com for $19.95. LL

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Going Green Olive Tapenade INGREDIENTS (Makes 3/4 cup) 1 cup green olives with pimentos, drained 2 cups baby spinach leaves 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest DIRECTIONS [1] Process all ingredients in a food processor. Cover and refrigerate.

[2] Tapenade can be tossed over hot or cold pasta, rice, steamed veggies or served as a dip or spread with pita chips and raw veggies.

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BUY THE BOOK The College Student's Vegetarian Cookbook shares 100 easy recipes to prepare on a budget. The book was written by local authors George Hirsch Jr. and his mother, Carrie Hirsch.

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Pomegranate & Quinoa Salad INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) 1 cup uncooked quinoa, cooked according to package directions 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Seeds from 1 pomegranate 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped (1) 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon Salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS [1] If you have never taken the seeds out of a pomegranate, it is a big pain. Cut it in half and gently pull away the white pith and membranes that separate the different sections of the pomegranate - the seeds will easily come out. They should be bright and shiny like little rubies in a tiara. [2] Use half the seeds for this recipe and save the rest for breakfast over yogurt and granola. [3] In a medium bowl, toss together all ingredients.

Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Jackfruit Enchiladas INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) (2) 14-ounce cans jackfruit 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small diced yellow onion 1 large minced garlic clove 1 diced green bell pepper 2 peeled and diced carrots 6 diced plum tomatoes (1) 7-ounce can chopped green chilies (2) 10-ounce cans enchilada sauce 1 package 8-inch flour tortillas (10 in a pack) 16 ounces grated colby jack cheese Large shallow baking dish Toppings: Shredded lettuce 1 cup sour cream DIRECTIONS [1] Drain and rinse jackfruit, then place in a medium pot.

Cover jackfruit with water, then bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl, then sprinkle with adobo and cumin. Allow jackfruit to cool while preparing the veggies. [2] Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, green peppers, and carrots to skillet. Sauté for 10-15 minutes or until softened, stirring often. Add diced tomatoes and chilies and cook for 3 more minutes. [3] Meanwhile, shred the jackfruit, add to vegetables and mix to combine.

Simmer for 2 more minutes. [4] Pour 1 can enchilada sauce into the bottom of a large baking dish. Heat oven to 350°. Divide jackfruit mixture evenly into each tortilla and fold to close, arranging enchiladas snugly (seam down) in the dish. Pour remaining can of enchilada sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with grated cheese. [5] Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes. Serve with shredded lettuce and sour cream.

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Located in The Sea Pines Resort inside the beautiful Plantation Golf Club, Fraser’s tavern-inspired menu includes a wide selection of slow-cooked barbecue, salads, handhelds and entrees made with locally sourced ingredients, along with craft beer on tap. Inviting and relaxed, the open dining room and outdoor seating offer breathtaking 270-degree golf course views.

Fraser’s chef de cuisine Ryan Moore invites you to experience his passion for locally sourced, Southern-influenced cuisine.

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GET FIRED UP TO ROCK OUT WITH TOP BANDS AND RENOWNED PITMASTERS AT ROCK N’ RIBS. The first ever Rock N’ Ribs Music and BBQ Fest is a two-day festival planned for Oct. 14-15 at Coligny Plaza.

Barbecue is all-you-can-eat for every attendee, and alcoholic beverages are free for VIPs. Whether selecting a VIP pass or a general admission ticket, you will be sure to get your fill of top-ofthe-line barbecue, award-winning music and other perks to create an unforgettable experience. Continue reading to learn how to make the most of this can’t-miss, two-day festival.

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IRON CHEF Chef Beau MacMillan defeated Bobby Flay in a battle of Kobe beef on Iron Chef America. He co-hosted season one of Food Network's Worst Cooks in America with Anne Burrell and was a member of the pro team on Beat the Chefs on the Game Show Network.

Pitmaster Ocean Olympics There is more to Rock N’ Ribs than beats and brisket. Before Friday’s main event (1-4 p.m.), pitmasters will compete in the Pitmaster Ocean Olympics, a series of beach games including cornhole, tug-of-war, beach limbo and relay races. Those who purchased the 2-Day VIP pass (sold out) have access to and can participate in the event.

Celebrity Chef Dinner with Kevin Gillespie Two-day VIPs are invited to a celebrity chef dinner on Oct. 14 with Kevin Gillespie, owner of Revival restaurant in Decatur, Georgia. Gillespie was featured on Bravo’s “Top Chef” in 2009 and was nominated as a finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast in 2016. He is the author of two acclaimed cookbooks: James Beard Award-winning Fire in My Belly, and Pure Pork Awesomeness.

READY TO ROCK Celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie will host a dinner, and musician Angie Aparo will perform a private concert for 2-Day VIP pass holders on Oct. 14 at Coligny Plaza.

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Private concert with Angie Aparo Two-day VIPs are invited to a private concert with touring musician Angie Aparo, who wrote the Grammy Award-winning song “Cry,” made popular by Faith Hill. Aparo also has written songs performed by Tim McGraw, Miley Cyrus and has several hit songs of his own, including “Spaceship” from his 1999 album, “The American.” Aparo also sang the song “Junkyard” with the Zac Brown Band on its album “Pass The Jar.”

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Saturday, Oct. 15 VIP areas The fun continues on Saturday with VIP early access (noon-4 p.m.), a private stagefront lounge and dining area and Rock N’ Ribs swag. The VIP area includes a bar and private restrooms. Each chef will present his or her own style of barbecue, so be sure to arrive with an empty stomach.

Music by Cranford Hollow The first musical act to take the stage on Saturday will be Cranford Hollow, a local band that tours the country performing a blended mix of Southern rock, Appalachian fiddle music and American rock and roll. Formed in 2011 as Cranford and Sons, the band has released several albums over the years, including its selftitled album in 2013 featuring popular songs “Drop of Whiskey,” “Martha” and “5th Ave.”

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Leftover ribs After the final song from Blues Traveler is played (around 5 p.m.) the official Rock N’ Ribs after party, dubbed “Leftover Ribs,” will begin at Coligny Plaza. Watch local bands White Liquor at Big Bamboo, The Bozwellz at FISH, Craig Coyne and Mike Korbar at Frosty Frog and the Zach Steves Trio at The Sandbar. Drink, food, shopping deals and discounts will be available during this open-tothe-public event.

Sunday, Oct. 16 Bloodys, Brunch & Blues Close out the festival in style with a barbecue-inspired brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tiki Hut. A live blues band is scheduled to perform. Tickets are $50 (Rock N’ Ribs tickets are not required).

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CONNOISSEUR-GENERAL ADMISSION ($149) 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 Event admission and food from 1-4 pm including music by Cranford Hollow and Blues Traveler. Soft drinks and water and Branded swag.

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WHERE TO MEAT Listen to live music from popular local and national bands while enjoying barbecue from top pitmasters at Rock N' Ribs, a two-day festival coming Oct. 14-15 at Coligny Plaza.

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Pumpkins are 80-90 percent water. The high water content of pumpkins means they’re good for you while also being low in calories. Great news if you’re looking to offset the Halloween chocolate.

While delicious, traditional gnocchi can be extremely fattening. Try this pumpkin variation from Charlie’s Coastal Bistro, and enjoy the indulgence of gnocchi without the guilt.

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Pumpkin Gnocchi INGREDIENTS 1-2 pounds sugar pumpkin (20 ounces, cooked) 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch salt and pepper 1 cup high-quality goat cheese 2 eggs 5 cups flour 1/2 cup butter 3 fresh sage leaves

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You don’t have to be named Peter to be a pumpkin-eater. Try these five pumpkin recipes provided by talented local chefs and restaurants. From appetizers to desserts, we’ve got you covered. So don’t throw out the insides from your jack-o-lanterns without trying your hand at some tasty fall cooking.

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DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the pumpkin in half, remove seeds and membranes, and place in a greased roasting pan. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Allow to cool. [2] Remove the flesh of the pumpkin and place it in a fine sieve. Allow draining overnight in the refrigerator. [3] Using a mixer with the paddle attachment, place the pumpkin in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time. Add goat cheese and combine. Whisk together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Slowly add the flour mixture until dough forms. On a wellfloured surface, form long thin logs with the dough. Cut the logs into small 1-inch pieces.

Using a fork, press and slightly flatten the pieces. Place the pieces on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and freeze. [4] When ready to serve, fill a large pot with water over high heat until the water comes to a boil. Work in small batches. Drop the desired amount of gnocchi into the boiling water. The gnocchi are done when they float to the top. Remove from the water, and place in an ice bath immediately.

Pat dry. [5] Place butter in a skillet on med-high heat, and allow butter to brown slightly. Add the sage leaves, then the gnocchi. Toss the gnocchi around in the butter with a touch more salt and pepper until heated through. Serve immediately.

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WITH PUMPKINS AFTER HALLOWEEN 1. Pumpkin pie 2. Pumpkin soup 3. Pumpkin spice 4. Roasted pumpkin seeds 5. Pumpkin-based stock 6. Pumpkin bread 7. Pumpkin purée (facial treatment) 8. Garden planter 9. Bird feeder 10. Compost

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A classic like crème brulée gets a facelift. Scott Hastings’s pumpkin crème brulée is the perfect dessert to try this Halloween season.

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Pumpkin Crème Brulée INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch nutmeg Pinch allspice 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 cup Turbinado sugar

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DIRECTION [1] Preheat oven to 310 degrees. [2] In a saucepan over medium heat, blend together the first seven ingredients. Stir until it just comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the cream.

[3] In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with the white sugar until pale in color. Whisk in the cream and then the purée. [4] Divide the mixture equally into 4 oven-safe ramekins and arrange them in a hot water bath. (A metal deep-sided pan works the best.) [5] Bake on the center rack until set but still soft, about 30-40 minutes. Do not overcook. When done, remove the ramekins from the water bath, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. [6] Before serving, top each with Turbinado sugar. Tilt the ramekins to evenly distribute the sugar. Using a kitchen torch, carefully brulee (or burn) the sugar.

Fun fact There are hundreds of varieties of pumpkins. Jack o’ Lantern is the best variety for carving and the easiest for beginners to grow. Cinderella pumpkins are considered by many the finest for eating. The Kauai variety contains seeds that are completely hull-less, which are great for toasting.

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DIRECTIONS [1] Beat eggs on high for 5 minutes. Add sugar, pumpkin and lemon juice, beating slowly until mixed and creamy in texture. [2] Spread the mixture in greased and floured 15x10 jelly roll pan, or you can also use parchment paper. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar onto a linen cloth. Turn cake on cloth. Roll the cake and place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours. [3] Remove cake from refrigerator and carefully unroll. Fill the cake with cream cheese frosting. Roll cake, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to serving. [4] Remove cake from plastic, sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into slices and serve.

Fun fact 99 percent of all pumpkins sold are for decoration.

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KEEP CALM, CURRY ON Get into fall soup mode with this pumpkin soup recipe from Poseidon. Bonus points for serving it in a pumpkin bowl.

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Curry Pumpkin Soup INGREDIENTS 2 cups diced pumpkin 1/2 cup butternut squash 1/4 cup julienne shallots 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 quart heavy cream 3 tablespoons salt and pepper 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon craisins 1 tablespoon chèvre 1/2 tablespoon parsley, roughly chopped

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DIRECTIONS [1] Warm a medium-sized stock pot on medium heat. Once it warms up, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes. [2] Add your pumpkin and butternut squash and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the squash is tender. Add the heavy cream. Once it begins to simmer, add the curry powder, salt and pepper. [3] Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and use a hand blender to puree the soup. [4] Pour in either a bread bowl or bowl and garnish with toasted pine nuts,chèvre, parsley and craisins. Top with a light amount of extra virgin olive oil.

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Uncut pumpkins can be stored for up to three months in a dry, dark, cool place. In fact, the longer you store them, the sweeter and nuttier the flavor becomes.

Stock up on pumpkins now and you could be making fresh pumpkin soup until the end of January!

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OH, BABY! We’ve discovered another use for those adorable baby pumpkins. After they’ve served their decorating purpose, pop them in the oven and turn them into something delicious like this Ina Garten recipe from Cassandra’s Kitchen.

Fun fact As of October 2021, the world record for the largest giant pumpkin stands at 2,703 pounds. The massive squash was grown by Stefano Cutrupi in the Italian region of Tuscany.

Cutrupi earned the crown at this year's European Pumpkin Weighing Championship in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Try roasting that in the oven!

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Names can be deceiving, and one of the Lowcountry’s signature desserts known as the Huguenot torte is a prime example.

For starters, the Huguenots did not create the recipe and bring it to South Carolina from Europe in the late 1600s — but I bet they wished they had. And secondly, this torte, well, is not even a torte. A classic torte is typically multilayered, filled with buttercream or other fillings and topped with frosting. Dessert lore has it that the Huguenot torte came from the Midwest in the 1950s (known as “Ozark Pudding”), was served in the Huguenot Tavern in Charleston and soon became a staple dessert at church potlucks and then eventually in the downtown restaurants.

And for the purists out there whose eyebrows rise at the idea of adding lemon zest, please understand that whenever I use fresh lemon juice, I always use the zest because it adds a pop of flavor.

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Huguenot Torte SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS (torte) 2 eggs 1½ cups granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon zest ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon vanilla extract INGREDIENTS (topping) 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar for dusting Whipped cream Sliced strawberries DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 325 degrees. Using a standing or hand mixer and a medium bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and salt on high until frothy, about 3 minutes.

Stir in all remaining ingredients. [2] Pour batter into a generously buttered 9” x 9” baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top thin layer of meringue sinks into the center. [3] Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar, then scoop onto serving plates – it will crumble when plated. Serve warm topped with whipped cream and strawberry slices.

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Harvest Moon Mixology Class When: 7 p.m., Oct. 6 Where: Hilton Head Distillery Details: If you’re ready for hoodies, hot cocoa, boots, jeans, cuddling, crisp air, flushed cheeks and pumpkin spice everything nice, head to the distillery for its hands-on fall mixology class.

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When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays & 4-6 p.m. Thursdays Where: Hazel Dean’s Details: Taste four wines while enjoying small bite pairings. Wine Tasting Tuesdays are at the Wexford location, and Thirsty Thursday Wine Tastings are at the Sea Pines location. Check the Facebook page before you go for details.

Dead Red Haunted Distillery Tour When: 7 p.m.; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 29 Where: Hilton Head Distillery Details: If you dare, take a behindthe-scenes tour of Hilton Head Distillery at night. The Red Dead Tour starts with a spooky cocktail hour at 7 p.m., followed by a haunted distillery tour at 8 p.m. After the tour, taste three signature spirits and get a souvenir shot glass. Select a bottle of your choice to take home from its popular flavored rum collection (toasted coconut, spiced, platinum, dark pineapple, island cream, bananas foster, or mountain peak espresso rum). $75. hiltonheaddistillery.com

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October doesn’t just bring Halloween. Don’t miss any of these fun events at Salty Dog. events.saltydog.com UPCOMING EVENTS The South Beach BaconFest: noon, Oct. 8 Salty Dog’s HushpuppyFest: noon, Oct. 15 Shrimp Extravaganza: noon, Oct. 22 South Beach’s Haunted BBQ + Costume Contest: noon, Oct. 29

Oyster Roast When: 1-4 p.m., Oct. 8 & 22 Where: Coast Oceanfront Dining at the Sea Pines Beach Club Details: Join The Sea Pines Resort for a celebration of community and the bounty of the sea, and enjoy a special menu of fresh, local and roasted onsite oysters from Maggioni Oyster Company on St. Helena Island. seapines.com/events

Mixology Monday When: 4-6 p.m., Oct. 10 Where: Quarterdeck Details: Mixology Monday, hosted by local Sea Pines Resort lead mixologist, Margi Georgopulos, features appetizers paired with spirits. seapines.com/events

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Iron Chef Cook-Off and Winemaker Competition When: 6 p.m., Oct. 14 Where: The Heritage Room at the Harbour Town Clubhouse Details: Links, an American Grill, invites you to an Iron Chef-style cook-off and winemaker competition. Master Sommelier Larry O’Brien has chosen eight wines produced by some of the world’s best winemakers. Pick your favorite wine, favorite dish and best pairing, and meet and greet Sea Pines Resort chefs. seapines.com/events

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2022 Bands, Brews, & BBQ When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 14 & 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 15 Where: The Smokehouse at Paris Avenue Details: It’s time for some food, music and fun. Beaufort Memorial Hospital presents the 2022 Bands, Brews & BBQ, bringing two days of food competitions, music and fun with wings, barbeque, beer, live music and fun. fochospice.org/bandsbrewsbbq

NEWS & NOTES Hot spot: Kind of Blue Enjoy the best of the blues and a jazzy menu at Kind of Blue, the newest dining and music destination on Hilton Head Island. Dining is open from noon to midnight, MondaySaturday with live entertainment nightly at 6:30 and 9 p.m. For early risers, head to Kind of Blue on Sundays for a Gospel Memphis Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The restaurant is located at 19 Dunnagan’s Alley. kindofbluehhisc.com

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New Moss Creek chef The Moss Creek community welcomes Stephen Stewart as its executive chef.

Chef Stewart will oversee the culinary operations for the newly renovated clubhouse (opening Spring 2023), Mackay Creek Grill, marina and casual poolside dining and various member special events.

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QUICK BITES Meet the legendary Paula Deen from 10 a.m.-noon on October 15 at her restaurant in Savannah, The Lady & Sons, for a book signing.

Take your pup to Yappy Hour on October 19 at Starland Yard in Savannah and help the Savannah Kennel Club.

SERG Group is running its 2022 Star Readers Challenge through October 31, where readers can earn rewards for each of the 5-Star Reading Levels completed, including scholarship opportunities.

Corner Perk is coming to the island. It’s leased the corner of the Publix complex on the north end next to NYC Pizza. Stay alert for a new coffee spot.

Watterson Brands and the Burnt Church Distillery launched Island Time, a new ready-to-drink line of cocktail beverages.

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THAT’S SOUPER! Try the legendary she-crab soup from Salty Dog Cafe.

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This classic soup has tasso, andouille sausage, shrimp and okra.

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KNOW YOUR ONIONS WiseGuys has an amazing twist on a classic soup. Its classic French onion soup is made with molten gruyère cheese and is topped with croutons. Is your mouth watering from this photo?

WHAT THE SHELL? Head to The Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar and try its bayside seafood chowder. This award-winning creamy chowder features fresh fish, shrimp, scallops and clams.

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Margaret Pearman is a certified sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers and is responsible for curating the award-winning wine list at Charlie’s Coastal Bistro. Here is her sipping suggestion for October:

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READY TO ROLL Rollers sommeliers teamed up with local artist and owner of Charlie’s Coastal Bistro, Margaret Pearman, to bring you these beautiful French wines with a Lowcountry flair. Featured wines include a dry sparkling wine from Limoux, a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine and a Cote du Rhone blend, the perfect fall red for all your favorite stewed meat dishes.

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Over a year ago, Rollers Wine & Spirits approached me to collaborate on a private label project. The goal was to have a highquality wine unique to the Lowcountry. The wine would be its signature suggestion for tourists looking to take a little something home, yet also appealing to locals. I was responsible for creating the artwork that would be on the label. (I have been painting for 10 years.) After a few trials and errors, I landed on the pieces that I thought would be the best representation of our area. It felt like it was forever, but the wines have finally arrived from France. All of those involved in the project are very happy with the results.

So next time you need an everyday bottle or special gift, I recommend stopping by Rollers to grab one of these. All are priced under $20 retail.

1. Lowcountry Bubbles Hails from the Limoux region of France, where the first sparkling wines were produced in the 15th century by monks. Vibrant, floral and fresh.

2. Calibogue White This one is quickly becoming my house wine. Sourced from the Touraine region of Loire, it puts Sancerre to the test.

Complex aromas of lychee, peach and mineral.

3. Bow Hog Red For a Cotes du Rhone, this is an overachiever. A little bit of barrel aging integrates the tannins.

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Even though we live in paradise, the occasional out-of-town excursion is a treat. From Hilton Head and Savannah we’re fortunate to have nonstop flight options that afford exploration of many popular North American destinations rich in abundant sights, sounds and flavors. LOCAL Life brings these nonstop cities to you through the eyes and recommendations of local foodies, shopaholics, sports fans and cultural aficionados that will ensure that your next out-of-town adventure is just that — nonstop.

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It’s also close: Within a onehour flight or a day’s drive of 60 percent of the U.S. population, and downtown is just 15 minutes from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. So perfect for a long weekend of surprises.

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destinations As to that airport, yes, technically it’s in Kentucky, but getting there takes you across one of the area’s more historic attractions, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, which spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. When the bridge opened in 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet. (It was overtaken by Roebling's most famous design — the Brooklyn Bridge, 1,595.5 feet long, in 1883.)

Once in Ohio, get your bearings and enjoy the panoramic views from the Carew Tower, the second tallest in the city. From its 49th floor you can see for miles; at ground level, it’s home to multiple shops and restaurants.

Looking for a selfie stop?

The Genius of Water Statue, originally built for King Ludwig of Germany, is famous from the opening credits of WKRP in The Genius of Water Statue Cincinnati.

Many museums and attractions are close by. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, home to many endangered species, has been dubbed the “world’s sexiest zoo” because of its successful breeding programs.

The National Underground Freedom Center tells the story of slavery in America, so its location along the banks of the Ohio River is fitting,, as the river was crossed by many escaping slaves. It features three centuries of exhibits, including a deep dive into the Civil War. Just 10 minutes away is the Cincinnati Museum Center. The grand art deco structure still functions as Union Terminal, but it’s also where you’ll find the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, The Children's Museum, an Omnimax American Sign Museum movies theater and special events.

In a city rich with museums, don’t miss the American Sign Museum. Brightly lit with neon and flashing lights, exhibits trace 100 years of sign history and feature vintage signs from worldfamous companies.

Cincinnati offers many green spaces to explore, including Ault Park and the Ohio River Trail, a great spot for a morning run.

Smale Riverfront Park is a relatively new addition to the city (2015) that covers 45 acres over split levels. Activities include rock climbing, jungle gyms, a water splash area, a carousel, waterfront paths, play areas and picnic benches.

Don’t miss 186-acre Eden Park, located in the Mount Adams neighborhood, with lawns, groves of trees, lakes, a magnolia garden, walking paths and scenic views.

It’s also where you’ll find Krohn Conservatory, which houses more than 3,500 plant and butterfly species from across the globe. It’s particularly well-known for rare orchids and a rainforest waterfall.

All that sightseeing is sure to work up a thirst. Luckily Cincinnati ranks among the Eden Park Water Tower country’s top towns for local brews. One favorite is Rhinegeist Brewery, where an IPA called “Truth” packs a punch.

Is caffeine your preference? Head to the Price Hill neighborhood on the western edge of the city for BLOC Coffee Company. A different sort of brewing rules here, including Chemed coffee and Hario V60s, along with French presses, chai lattes and the usual range of espressos and Americanos.

If you think food in Cincinnati is just five-way Findlay Market chili, you need a culinary update. There are new restaurants and food purveyors all over town.

One way to find them is on one of Barb Cooper’s Cincinnati Food Tours, which gives you the back story behind the city’s culinary evolution.

Findlay Market opened in 1855, making it Ohio's oldest, continually operating open-air outdoor market. It’s where 30-plus merchants sell meat, cheese, produce and souvenirs. Be sure to try Dojo gelato, made with fresh ingredients in a variety of unusual flavors.

And don’t leave Cincinnati without trying its local favorite, Graeter’s ice cream. There are locations all over town, so no excuses. LL

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A Lowcountry artists colony and 50 years of the Art League of Hilton Head

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Back in the days when forests blanketed the island, Native Islanders farmed small plots and marsh tacky horses raced along beaches, Charles Fraser stood on the edge of the Calibogue, dreaming. But it wasn’t only images of a resort community with golf courses, trails and preserves, and homes that blended into natural surroundings that had swirled around his brain. He also envisioned an artists colony that would bring together creative minds to enrich the island’s culture. After all, what painter wouldn’t be enticed by white sands fringed with palmettos and marshes alive with herons, egrets and ibis? To sell his plan, Fraser hit upon the idea of inviting artists to come display their work at the oceanfront William Hilton Inn on South Forest Drive in exchange for a few nights’ stay.

One January morning in 1960 Fraser found his first convert. Walter Greer had driven in from Greenville, came upon the live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and was instantly smitten. He bought a lot in Sea Pines, built a house and art studio and was soon seen pedaling his bicycle around the South End. Meanwhile more artists fell under the island’s spell and moved here. Art lovers and galleries followed.

The Round Table In the 1920s and ‘30s New York had its Algonquin Round Table, where the literati like writer Dorothy Parker, humorist Robert Benchley, playwright George S. Kaufman and actors like Harpo Marx (he spoke!) traded quips, debated, pulled pranks, and collaborated on projects. By 1971 Hilton Head would have its own iconic version. Thursday mornings artists Walter Greer, Ralph Ballantine, Joe Bowler, Joe DeMers, Colby Whitmore and Alan Palmer would meet at the Red Piano Gallery, a wooden building set among the trees on Cordillo Parkway that Palmer and his wife, Mary, had opened two years earlier. There at a big round table they’d talk, read articles on arts and culture and discuss any other topic that grabbed their attention. Visiting artists and leaders of other cultural groups, drawn to the group’s collective creative energy, would stop by. Even the founders of SCAD came to bounce around ideas before launching Savannah’s prestigious art and design school in 1978. Over the years others would pull up chairs and become part of the inner circle. Among them: Luanne LaRoche (who bought the gallery in 1980), Aldwyth, Marge Parker, Katie Hodgman, George Plante, Ray Ellis, Elizabeth Grant and Tua Hayes.

A year after “The Artists of the Round Table” came into being, another set of island movers and shakers met up there to exchange ideas. This group of artists, teachers, and an architect included Diann Wilkinson, Virginia Lewis, Mary Palmer, Betty Crowell, Shirley Blossom, Happy Palmer, Nan Fisk, Kay Shelton and Gretchen Ramsey. Their mission? To form an art league that would bring lectures, films, exhibits and workshops to the island.

And what better way to kick it off? At a Walter Greer show titled “The Forest Preserve” to be held at Hilton Head Inn. They would ask Greer to give a talk, which would be their first program.

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When I picture both these groups and others that formed in those early days to brainstorm what the island arts community could be, I imagine a cloud, not unlike a Mark Larkin mobile dangling above their heads, with bolts of lightning shooting out as each good idea strikes.

Boom! Let’s do a series of talks that bring in experts: An African art collector from the High Museum drives in to speak about tribal art.

Documentarian Perry Miller Adato shows his film about Pablo Picasso.

Theodore Wolf of the Christian Science Monitor discusses art trends.

Oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau and artist-activist Allen Gussow take over the center tennis court at Harbour Town with a slide show and talk on the environment.

Boom! Let’s stage high-caliber exhibits. Allan McNab, director of the Telfair Museum, brings in a show of original Toulouse-Lautrec posters and drawings. Wealthy local art collectors put their priceless Old Masters and Modern Art on display at a gala event ––a little taste of the Met and MoMA here among the palmettos.

Boom! Let’s bring in artists to demonstrate their craft. Jacob Preston, “Bluffton’s tallest potter,” fires up a kiln on the beach at the Hyatt Hotel to demonstrate the art of Japanese raku.

By the time of the Art League’s tenth anniversary in 1982, it boasted a membership of 500. In an Island Packet interview at that time, Greer noted that “more than 120 of Hilton Head’s population had plunked down the modest dues to join the Art League.” Meanwhile the ideas kept flowing, and the League added yet another attractive component –– tours to art destinations like the New York Metropolitan Museum and even a cruise to the Greek islands.

But what about all the other working painters, mixed media artists and sculptors who had now moved to this corner of the Lowcountry?

In 1986 with the opening of the Art League’s first dedicated gallery, a small space in Sea Pines Center, residents and visitors could now discover more of the local talent. Both here and later in Pineland Station (where it relocated in 2000), art openings and events like Fabulous Fakes, featuring members’ clever spins on famous masterpieces, could spill over into the courtyards.

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It was a time when all seemed possible. The island had become the “canvas” for the ideas the artists and their allies conceived and set in motion. Meanwhile a Cultural Council, a coalition of the Art League, Hilton Head Community Orchestra, Hilton Head Dance Theatre, Hilton Head Institute for the Arts, Hilton Head Prep, Friends of the Library, Island School Council and the Sweet Adelines had formed. A future arts center was now a hot topic with the Community Playhouse pulled out after a disagreement over the size of the proposed theater. When the $10.2 million Self Family Arts Center (today’s Art Center of Coastal Carolina) finally did open in 1996, the Art League inaugurated the 2,300-square-foot Walter Greer Gallery with a show featuring 150 works by members, including Round Table luminaries.

However, the League’s gallery would not move into the Greer until 15 years later.

Meanwhile a big game changer for the visual arts community was the opening of the Art Academy in 2004. Over the years the Art League had been running workshops in various locations around the island. But when the town’s Creation Station was turned over to the League, the organization finally had a solid home for its educational wing.

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The academy would soon attract a core of fine art instructors to teach classes and multi-day offerings for beginners and professionals alike.

In 2011, a few years before the wrecker’s ball took down the old Pineland Station, the Art League took over the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Today the gallery holds rotating shows of members and featured artists as well as special events like the annual Gullah exhibition in February, the Gallery of Gifts in December and, in alternate years, the Biennale, a prestigious national juried show, and CraftHiltonHead.

Today just off Pope Avenue in Compass Rose Park, a bronze statue depicts the famous picture of Charles Fraser walking jauntily alongside an alligator. I like to think it portrays him contemplating those early days when his ideas were about starting a worldclass resort with a robust artists colony that sparked creative thinking both on the island and beyond. Given the explosive growth of the area’s vibrant arts and culture community, I suspect we’ve all — no matter what our field –– succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. LL

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When you own a video company named Popcorn Octane, you might expect people to think of action-charged movies like Top Gun or Mad Max. But as Guy Smith found out a while back, naming your company Popcorn Octane also can bring the island’s fire marshal to your door to check out the safety of popcorn machines. After looking around at the array of computers, cameras and tripods, with no poppers in sight, the investigative crew quickly left. An amused Smith sat back down at the computer to continue editing a promo video for a car event.

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BY CAROLYN MALES In recent years Smith, who started his career as a stringer shooting for network and cable news, has been the go-to guy for Concours d’ Elegance videos both here and at a number of other Concours locales. Six years ago, he launched the Grand Motoring Film Festival, a Thursday night kickoff to Concours weekend that celebrates “the intersection of automotive and cinematic artistry.” Here on Hilton Head pre-Concours aficionados gather outside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina for car talk over hors d'oeuvres and cocktails amid classic and collector autos before heading inside to view films about what else? Cool cars. That’s when Smith hits them with the “big wow factor” –– a headliner car on stage. For example, in 2019 Le Mans winner Hurley Haywood’s white Brumos Porsche 917 race car with its blue and red stripes commanded the spotlight.

For the 2022 festival, Smith has added a new component: a competition to honor the year’s top motoring films made by independent filmmakers, journalists, students, advertising and production companies.

Winners will be announced Thursday night. Then enthusiasts can head over to Coligny Theatre on Friday for all day viewing of top picks and Q&A sessions with the filmmakers. Smith hopes to make this North America’s premier motoring film festival.

Now hop into the passenger seat as we get the inside scoop.

[LOCAL Life] First let’s talk about the name of your company, Popcorn Octane.

[Guy Smith] I was doing contract work in Augusta and I needed a new email address. At the time, I’d was watching an interview about the making of the original Top Gun when one of the interviewees used the phrase metaphorically, describing how they wanted the fighter jet sequences to be so intense, they are a “popcorn octane” to the audience. What I liked about the name is that if I’m doing my job right, when people watch one of my videos they’ll be fully engaged.

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[LL] When did you first get interested in cars?

[GS] I was always into cars. Maybe it was from having Hot Wheels or Matchboxes as a kid. (I still have most of them.) When I was in high school, there wasn’t enough student parking so a neighbor let me park in his driveway. One day I walked behind his house to his garage where he had a Porsche 911 Slantnose. It turned out that one of the businesses he owned was buying cars, fixing them up and selling them. I thought that was the coolest thing. So a couple of times a month I got to hop in the van with him and go to car auctions.

Then I’d help him clean and prep the cars. That was when the car “bug” bit.

[LL] Popcorn Octane also does real estate, travel, and other videos. What made you branch out to car films?

[GS] Back around 2004, I was sitting in the intersection of Arrow Road and 278 when three or four prewar cars went driving by. My friend, Porter Thompson, always knew everything that was going on the island so I called him and said “I just saw these cool old cars.” He said, “They’re here for the Concours.” “Concours?” I asked. “It’s a car show,” he replied. Next thing I knew, I had a meeting with Carolyn Vanagel, who was president of Concours, and I pitched her on the idea of promotional pieces for the following year. I started filming in 2005 and I’ve worked for them ever since.

[LL] I just watched The Red Grifo, the documentary that you did on Darren Frank who owns one of those iconic Italian cars.

[GS] It was a fascinating glimpse not only into his family’s history with the brand but also told the story behind its design. When I started filming automotive events, people began to approach me and say, “I want you to do a video about my car.”

But the biggest challenge with old cars is that a lot of guys don’t like driving them. They don’t want it to get wet or take it on the road. So even though their stories might be engaging, people don’t want to look at talking heads for long periods of time.

With Darren Frank, who’s one of the foremost experts on Iso Grifos, I was in heaven because we got to film a cool car and he was willing to drive it.

When I showed the film to my buddies, they said, “You should send it to a film festival. Since then, it’s been screened at several here in the States as well as one in the United Kingdom.

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[LL] And that sparked The Grand Motoring Film Festival?

[GS] When the Darren and I wanted to share the film with our friends coming in for the Concours, we thought why not rent a theater and show it there? So we brought it to the Coligny Theatre.

But since my film is only twenty minutes long, we decided to show other documentaries, like Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman and Climb Dance, about Peugeot winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

[LL] There’s so many great movies revolving around cars.

[GS] Film and cars were created around the same time and grew up together. Fatty Arbuckle had a film where they used the automobile races in Santa Monica as a backdrop while they were filming their scenes. Charlie Chaplin would have a Ford hit a pothole and break into a million parts. Then cars started becoming characters –– Herbie the Love Bug, the Cannonball movies, Smokey and the Bandit, Back to the Future.

[LL] How will you judge the new film competition?

[GS] Our categories include films of different lengths: documentaries, narratives, full features, student, commercial. A screener group, made up of industry pros, make the first cut. After that, our judges, which include Dutch Mandel (former editor and publisher at Autoweek), Jay Ward (creative director for the Cars franchise at Pixar Animation Studios), Simone Griffeth (star of Death Race 2000), and Ben Branch (founder and senior editor of Silodrome.com), will make the final selections.

[LL] In the end, what do you want people to come away with?

[GS] I want to take all those films and shorts that people watch on their phones, iPads and computers and put them on the big screen in the theater so they have that experience. Last year we showed a short film from a Hungarian musician. This guy’s video was a nod to the ‘80s. He had a DeLorean time machine, a Knight Rider K.I.T.T. car, a Mad Max scene, and a Ferrari Testarossa a la Miami Vice. Most people wouldn’t have seen that film otherwise. It was awesome! LL

Grand Motoring Film Festival

When: 5-9 p.m., Thursday, November 3 Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Details: Fascinating motoring films, static displays, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails amid red carpet sophistication. $60. grandmotoring.com.

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The first Concours in North America was staged in 1950 at Pebble Beach. Many communities have hosted these events since, but several have come and gone. Even Pebble Beach took a few years off in the 1950s. It takes a lot of perseverance to entice owners and attendees to return year after year. Hilton Head appears to have mastered it, swatting away challenges posed by the Great Recession, Hurricane Matthew and Covid.

Its success is a combination of being one of the last Concours of the year, a gorgeous setting at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, and exceptional Southern hospitality. It has earned a reputation as being well organized, friendly and welcoming to all. It’s easy to see that event organizers learned at the feet of the masters of Lowcountry graciousness, the RBC Heritage golf tournament leaders.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Grand Motoring Film Festival, 5-9 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Driving Tour, The Parris Island Experience, 8 a.m., Beaufort Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala, 7-10 p.m., Hilton Head Island Airport SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Car Club Showcase, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club Aero Expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Head Island Airport Legends of the Autobahn East, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club Austin-Healey Southeastern Classic, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club Satisfy Your Thirst After-Party, 4-6 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club Design Among the Stars, 6:30 p.m., Harbour Town Clubhouse, Sea Pines Resort SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Concours d’Elegance, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club

Throw in vintage aircraft and boats, curated car clubs, a creative annual lifestyle theme and now a Saturday after-party featuring nationally awarded local brews and spirits and they-should-have-a-Grammy talented local musicians, and it’s a can’t miss weekend of the year.

Lest one forget that there are artists behind that chrome, the Hilton Head weekend includes dinner with the world’s best automotive designers. One can meet the people who create today’s rolling masterpieces from BMW, Jaguar, Maserati, Dodge and Chrysler, as well as Pixar’s Cars franchise.

In celebration of its longevity, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance is celebrating its 20th with past Best in Show cars and paying homage to the lifestyle themes over the years, such as Life on the Silver Screen, Life of the Rich & Famous, Life on the Farm and Life on the Road.

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Given that cars and their owners come from all over the country, if not the world, to participate in Hilton Head’s Concours, it’s very impressive (and a compliment to the show) that nearly half of the Best of Show winners have agreed to send their babies back so we can ogle them once again.

Area resident Robert Jepson is bringing back the 2019 winner, his 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet.

“I’ve been in love with cars since I was a teenager in Richmond, Virginia,” Jepson said. “I worked at a service station back when they did oil changes and tune-ups.”

A very successful career as an investment banker and conglomerate mastermind intervened, putting his affection for cars in the back seat. But his desire to own a Model A never waned.

“When I retired, I bought that Model A. Then two,” he said. Those two Model As inspired others. His collection, 20 of which are housed in nearby Ridgeland, now revolves around European cars.

Because many of the European luxury cars were hand-built, production runs were small, and few made it over to the United States.

“Every one of them is different, and getting to know these cars is a challenge. That’s what I like,” he said.

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“I look for something of quality and unique in its day or limited run or a celebrity connection,” Jepson said. In years past he brought the 1919 purple Pierce-Arrow owned by 1920s silver-screen star, Fatty Arbuckle.

This year Jepson hopes to win Best of Show with his 1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster of which only six were made. (For comparison, Chevrolet built 815,000 cars in 1937, including 478,000 of a single model, the popular Town Sedan.)

Jepson is looking forward to the Hilton Head event. “It is the last big show of the year, and it attracts some wonderful cars and the people who own them.”

Judge Joseph and Margie Cassini are coming with their 2018 Best of Show winning 1931 Stutz DV32 Convertible Victoria, as well as the 1934 Packard Convertible Victoria that won Pebble Beach Best of Show in 2013. And that’s after the Packard served as a taxi, was hand-painted yellow and red with a brush and came to Cassini in pieces.

Judge Cassini said that when he is considering buying a car, it “has to speak to me. It has to have some sexiness to it. I also like the rarity. It’s very personal, like art, because it is art.”

The Stutz is a one-off body by LeBaron, the only Stutz to receive that treatment, Cassini said.

And what stands out to him about the Hilton Head Concours is the setting. “That’s hard to replicate. It’s nice that the cars are spread out on two fairways. It’s a destination location.”

1914 Stutz Bearcat And, of course, there is the hospitality.

“The people, the organizers are terrific.

They really go above and beyond. As a participant, you really notice the hospitality aspect of 1932 Packard 903 Deluxe Victoria things.”

Here are the past winners that will be at this year’s Concours: 1928 Isotta Fraschini from 2007 owned by Peter Boyle 1928 Packard from 2008 owned by Gordon Logan 1938 Jaguar ss from 2012 currently owned by Mark Hyman 1914 Stutz Bearcat from 2016 owned by Brian and Trish White 1931 Stutz DV32 Convertible Victoria from 2018 owned by Joseph and Margie Cassini 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet from 2019 owned by Robert Jepson 1932 Packard 903 Deluxe Victoria from 2021 owned by Richard Lambert

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Capturing the beauty of steel on paper TRENDING ARTIST The work of Bluffton's Amiri Farris has been featured in more than 100 exhibitions internationally, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

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GOODY TWO-SHOES In 2018 Farris customized a pair of Stan Smith white leather sneakers to auction off for the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island.

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While the Hilton Head Concours doesn’t have an official artist in residence, one can easily make the case that it’s Amiri Farris.

The Bluffton resident and professor at Savannah College of Art and Design has created the poster depicting the Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala since that event’s inception in 2016. This year he’s also painting each of the 20 Best of Show cars and presenting the originals to the owners.

“I’ll take each car and put my spin on it,” Farris said. He said to expect some bright colors. But his favorite work with the Hilton Head Concours thus far is the shoe.

CAR ART Farris has painted all 20 Best of Show winners from past 20 years of the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival.

In 2018 Volvo worked with resident Hilton Head tennis superstar, Stan Smith, and a group of artists to customize five pairs of Smith's iconic white leather Adidas sneakers. These shoes were then auctioned off to benefit the local Boys & Girls Club. Customizers included Pixar designers Jay Ward ("Cars") and Jay Shuster ("Wall-E"), Farris, and Volvo design head Robin Page.

Farris looks forward to the Car Club Showcase and the Concours every year.

“I love going to see the vintage cars and see how far we’ve come,” he said.

He’ll have a booth set up to sign posters from each year of the Flights & Fancy event.

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Three years before Indianapolis staged its first automotive race, speed demons were flying around a 25-mile Grand Prix track southwest of Savannah. In 1908 the Grand Prize Race of the Automobile Club of America was won by Louis Wagner in a Fiat. Three more races were held in Savannah by 1911.

Given that local history, of course local car dealer and history buff Dale Critz Jr. would have a few cars from those early races. Not only are cars Critz’s occupation, they’re his heritage and his passion.

His grandfather worked at his uncle’s Arkansas dealership before buying a Savannah dealership in 1938, making it four generations of automotive history.

“My dad was 7 at the time,” Critz said. “My dad is 90 years old, and he’s still active.”

Critz now oversees three family dealerships in Savannah selling BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Buick GMC vehicles.

Critz’s collecting bug started at age 16 with a right-hand drive Jaguar Mark VIII. Fewer than 7,000 were made between 1956-58. His car turned heads then; his cars still do.

“Collecting became a later-in-life obsession,” he said. “My grandfather told me not to get into racing,” Critz remembers. But it was difficult to ignore the fast cars around him.

“Dad had Ferraris and a few other cars, and we had a Porsche dealership in the 1960s.”

Well, Critz didn’t listen to his grandfather.

He recently discovered pre-World War I race cars, especially those that raced in Savannah.

The Critz family is known for its involvement in Savannah museums, so those cars aligned perfectly with Critz’s interests. Plus, he likes to drive fast. He has a garage full of cars with big engines spanning decades to prove it.

He learned of a 1911 EMF Model 30 Racer that raced in Savannah. Then he found the 1911 Inter-State Bulldog and most recently a 1908 Chalmers-Detroit race car that was preserved, not restored.

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“In order to buy it, we had to promise the seller that we would drive the car, not just put it in a museum. We drive all of our cars,” Critz said.

And he drives them without fear.

“The great thing about owning a race car is that they’ve all been wrecked at some point.

You fix them, either by finding parts or making them, and they won’t be worth any less.”

He said collecting old race cars is a new phenomenon.

“No one kept them after they weren’t competitive. You can still find them rusting in fields.”

He’s happy to be involved in the Hilton Head Concours, and not just because it’s right next door. “They’ve done a great job. They got some traction in the beginning with the fun lifestyle exhibits, which makes it enduring.”

Here are the cars Critz will be bringing: 1908 Chalmers-Detroit Model F Racer: The Detroitbased manufacturer began in 1908 when Hugh Chalmers partnered with Howard Coffin and Roy Chapin to buy the Thomas-Detroit Automobile Co. This is the only surviving Chalmers-Detroit race car known to exist.

It raced in Savannah’s1908 ACA International Light Car Race, where it took third place. The car was found in a collection of race cars in Wisconsin. It was then sent to California for a mechanical restoration to get it running.

All of the original patina has been preserved.

1911 EMF Model 30 Racer: Built in Detroit, this number 33 competed in the 1911 Tiedeman Trophy Race, a 'Light Car ' race that preceded the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Savannah. Driven by Jack Tower, it took third place, averaging 58 mph. It is powered by a 226-cubicinch, 4-cylinder engine with about 40 horsepower with a three-speed, sliding-gear transmission.

1911 Inter-State Bulldog: The Inter-State Automobile Company of Muncie, Indiana, began building cars in 1909. This car was built to race in the 1911 inaugural Indianapolis 500. The driver, Harry Endicott, started on the front row but was the last driver to complete the 500 miles with a 16th overall finish. The car is powered by a 390-cubic-inch, T-head, four-cylinder engine that produces about 50 horsepower.

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1931 Daimler Double Six 50 Corsica Drop-Head Coupe #30661 After showing for 20 years, the car was the first in the Robert M. Lee Automobile Collection to win Best of Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2006. Daimler was the favorite marque of the British monarchy.

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1937 Horch 853 Voll and Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet #853558 Horch was the luxury brand of Audi and represents one of the four circles on Audi’s logo.

The other three circles stand for Wanderer, DKW and Audi. The car is a one-off body designed by Voll and Ruhrbeck. It won Best of Show Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2009; Amelia Island Concours 2014; and Edison Concours 2015. It was restored completely in-house under the supervision of Lee’s car collection’s manager, James O’Brien.

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Each year the Concours spotlights a collector who has gathered a set of cars that has swept up wins from judges known for letting no imperfection go unnoticed (and subtracted from the overall score.) This year’s Pinnacle Collector is Anne Brockinton Lee of Reno, Nevada. But don’t let that Western residence fool you. Brockinton Lee is a Charlestonian, through and through. As she says, “once a Charlestonian, always a Charlestonian.”

The collection her late husband, Robert M. Lee, began in the 1950s has chalked up two Best in Shows at Pebble Beach, one of the most rigorously judged Concours. She’s bringing those two winners, plus three other jaw-droppingly beautiful cars from the collection of more than 200 cars.

“Bob never started out as a car collector,” Anne said of her husband, who died in 2016. But about 50 cars in, he realized he was one. Bob Lee moved his collection from New York to Reno in 1988 and stored them in showrooms once owned by William Harrah of casino fame.

“Reno is great for car collectors because of the dry climate. And with Harrah’s collection of more than 1,200 cars, it drew the best car-restoration shops,” Anne said.

When Bob died, many thought Anne would sell the collection.

To their surprise — and hers — she didn’t. Instead, she realized she, too, was a collector. “After he died, I realized I loved them, too.”

She finds herself drawn to one-off cars and certain designers.

“I love Ugo Zagato, but the right car hasn’t come along yet.”

Like Bob, she buys what she likes. And what she likes, wins.

“I bought that 1953 Lancia Aurelia Spyder Prototype by Pinin Farina, and it always wins. I didn’t think about that. I am not the winner, the car is. I love to share the car and its history. I’m the custodian of the cars. It’s an honor to own these cars.”

Brockinton Lee finds that different cars win different shows. “A Concours car is supposed to be the most elegant car.” And these certainly are.

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1948 166mm Ferrari Barchetta "Superleggera" Racing Spyder Prototype by Touring, #0002M This revolutionary car design was by Touring's Federico Formenti in collaboration with engineer Gioachini Colombo. #0002M is also the first Ferrari imported into the U.S. It is a racecar but was never raced. It appeared at the 1948 Turin Car Show and Paris Salon. It was dubbed "Barchetta" meaning "Little Boat" by journalist and engineer, Giovanni Canestrini. Also in the Lee Collection is its sister car, a 1949 166mm Barchetta "Superleggera” Racing Spyder, #0008M. It was the first Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949. It also won the 1949 Mille Miglia, the only car to win both races in the same year. Enzo Ferrari wanted to pull the car from the 1949 Le Mans race, as he feared a no-finish on his record. Luigi Chinetti convinced Enzo not to pull the car, as he knew what its issues were. Being a long-distance driver, Chinetti drove #0008M to an all-out victory. This car was displayed at the 1949 Paris Salon. Superleggera means lightweight.

1956 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet Prototype by Boano #0461GT It was the first Ferrari that Robert Lee bought directly from Enzo Ferrari, which was the beginning of a lifelong friendship. It was both a Geneva and New York Show Car. It’s a one-off design by Boano. It has won Best of Show and Best of Class awards.

1953 Lancia Aurelia pf200C Spyder Prototype by Pinin Farina #B52-1052 This was the first car Anne bought after her husband passed away. It was a Show Car at both Geneva and Turin. It’s a one-off, supersonic-nose design.

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OCTOBER 15-23

Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival When: Times vary, Oct. 15-23 Where: Old Town Bluffton Details: The Seafood Festival is a weeklong event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Lowcountry cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton. The main event, Street Fest, includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from ten different states displaying and selling art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier culinary spots along with great music and entertainment. blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org

OCTOBER 22

Italian Heritage Festival When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 22 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Details: The Old Country Comes to the Lowcountry. The Italian Heritage Festival, presented by the Italian American Club of Hilton Head (IACHH), is returning for its 12th year. Offering something for everyone, the festival continues expanding on the Italian-American cultural experience with food, wine, kids zone, grape-stomping contests and live music performed by the Hilton Head Big Band. As in years past, local restaurants will serve up portions of their signature dishes, while IACHH volunteers will prepare traditional Italian dessert favorites like cannoli and zeppole.

Tickets are $6 (free for kids under 10), and can be purchased at the gate, or online at iachh.org.

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OCTOBER 7-8

28th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival When: 12-6 p.m., Oct. 7 & 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 8 Where: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Downtown Beaufort Details: Savor the best fresh-caught shrimp in the world during the 28th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, featuring unique shrimp dishes from the region’s top restaurants and chefs, an arts and crafts market and live music. beaufortshrimpfestival.com

OCTOBER 22

Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival When: 12-6 p.m., Oct. 22 Where: Hunting Island Nature Center Details: Bring family and friends to enjoy Gullah/Geechee presentations, music, cuisine and crafts along the shoreline at the Hunting Island Nature Center. eventbrite.com

OCTOBER 27

Spooky Soirée at Hewitt Oaks When: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 27 Where: Hewitt Oaks, Bluffton Details: Celebrate the spooky season with tantalizing hors d'oeuvres served by zombies, frightfully delicious food stations and dangerously tasty signature cocktails. You'll also get the chance to showcase your costumes at spooky photo op areas. hewittoaks.com

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OCTOBER 5-8

Palmetto Bluff Artist in Residence When: Times vary, Oct. 5-8 Where: The FLOW Gallery in Bluffton Details: Marcus Amaker is the featured artist of the month. See his work or attend a workshop.

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OCTOBER 7-8

2022 Fall Artist Show at Endangered Arts When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 7-8 Where: Endangered Arts Details: Artists Steve Barton, Philip Anthony, Steve Harlan and Joseph Quillan will be at the gallery and create new artwork during this special event. endangeredarts.com

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OCTOBER 1-30

Little Shop of Horrors When: Times vary, now-October 30 Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Details: Little Shop of Horrors is a must-see horror-comedyrock musical with music by Alan Mencken and Howard Ashman.

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OCTOBER 16

La Isla Magazine’s Innova Latin Music Festival When: 12-9 p.m., Oct. 16 Where: Shelter Cove Community Park Details: La Isla Magazine brings entertaining Latin flavor and atmosphere to the Lowcountry. Don't miss the opportunity to see and enjoy our community's Hispanic Heritage. 843-681-2393

OCTOBER 20-30

The Taming

When: Times vary, Oct. 20-30 Where: Hilton Head Preparatory Main Street Theater Details: The Lean Ensemble Theater presents The Taming by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Meagan McNerney Azar. leanensemble.org

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THE 18TH ANNUAL HISTORIC BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

A week-long event with plenty of activities, the festival showcases locally harvested seafood and delicious Lowcountry cuisine while highlighting the rich history and culture of the area. It all culminates with a juried fine art show.

OCTOBER 15-23, 2022

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Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra opening weekend When: 4 p.m., Oct. 23 & 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24 Where: First Presbyterian Church Details: Harmony, the HHSO’s 41st season, begins with works by Coleridge-Taylor and Dvorák and features violinist Micah Gangwer. hhso.org

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Music & Taste on the Harbour When: 6-9 p.m., Thursdays in the fall Where: The Neptune Statue at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Details: Dance the night away with local bands, great food and all the dancing you can do. Featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up around Neptune and offer a variety of specially priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails.

Harmonious is an exclusive jazz charity concert featuring stunning performances and tantalizing tastings, benefitting Hospice Care of the Lowcountry's patient care programs.

FALL SCHEDULE October 6: Deaz-Guyz October 13: Stee & the Ear Candy Band October 20: Target featuring the Headliner Horns

OCTOBER 12

Fun with the Fox: Joining Together to End Parkinson’s Disease When: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12 Where: The Shops at Sea Pines Center Details: Presented by VIVID Gallery, this event supporting the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease includes music by The Gypsy Bleu’s and other local favorites, a reception with hors d’oeuvres from Lowcountry Produce and beverages available for purchase. funwiththefox.com

OCTOBER 16

Fripp Island Friends of Music When: 5 p.m., Oct. 16 Where: Fripp Island Community Center Details: Begin the new season with the Natalia Kohma Duo: Ukrainian cellist Natalia Khoma and fellow College of Charleston professor and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky. frippfriendsofmusic.com

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When: 7:30 p.m., October 20-21 Where: Martin Family Park in Bluffton & Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny Details: Celebrate the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s new season with two free Outdoor Pops concerts in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Bring a blanket or chair, bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy the music under the stars. hhso.org

Opening night bringing the legacy of automotive and aviation together under the stars

Including Austin-Healey Southeastern Classic, Aero Expo, and the Legends of the Autobahn East Stay for the Satisfy Your Thirst After Party presented by Hagerty complimentary with Saturday admission

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Sports & Outdoors OCTOBER 6-7

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events With a vast outdoor classroom at our fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team members are ambassadors to each resident and guest, introducing them to this landscape in ways large and small, structured and informal. Tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips are all available to facilitate this environmental learning process. palmettobluff.com/conservation

Restore Your Curb Appeal When you walk on an older paver driveway you will notice it is dirty, the colors have faded, and the sand joints have weed growth. 90% of the time this scenario requires more than just a simple pressure washing – it requires a restoration.

As Hilton Head’s premier paver restoration company our team has the knowledge, experience, and professionalism to restore your paver driveway to its former beauty.

Just know that the whispers you will hear from your neighbors are not about you personally, but about the incredible restoration of your home’s curb appeal.

FALL SCHEDULE PBC Birding: Cemetary Marsh Nature Trail: 8-11:30 a.m., Oct. 6, Conservancy Classroom Explore PBC: Wilson Cemetary Walk: 9-10:30 a.m., Oct. 6, Wilson Village Post Office Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden: 1-3 p.m., Oct. 7, Conservancy Classroom First Friday Lecture: Moths of Congaree National Park: 6-7 p.m., Oct. 7, Conservancy Classroom

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October Golf tournaments Fall is the perfect time to improve your golf game.

Play or attend one of these fall tournaments and support a good cause.

FALL SCHEDULE Camp Leo Charity Golf Tournament: Benefits Camp Leo for the Visually Impaired, Oct. 8, Rose Hill Plantation The CJ Cup (PGA Tour): Benefits the Congaree Foundation, Oct. 20-23, Congaree Golf Club Be a Saint Fore Life: Benefits The Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Lowcountry, Oct. 24, Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club Tee Off Fore the Arts: Benefits the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Oct. 25, Wexford Plantation Kingdom Cup: Benefits Folds of Honor Foundation, Oct. 27-30, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Swing Fore the Symphony: Benefits the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 31, Wexford Golf Club

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OCTOBER 22

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When: 10 a.m., Oct. 22 Where: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Details: The City of Beaufort is putting on a Halloween celebration complete with games, prizes, crafts, music and trick or treating. beaufortsc.org

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OCTOBER 22 & 29

Halloween Wagon Ride When: 10 & 11:30 a.m., Oct. 22 & 29 Where: The Sea Pines Resort Details: Dress in your costumes and enjoy a relaxing wagon ride around Fish Island and a Halloweenthemed I-spy. seapines.com/events

OCTOBER 21

Shelter Cove Pumpkin Patch When: 4-7 p.m., Oct. 21 Where: Shelter Cove Park Details: Enjoy a free event with a pumpkin patch, Halloween costume contest, bounce houses, games, concessions, rock wall and train ride. islandreccenter.org

OCTOBER 30

Halloween on the Harbour When: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 30 Where: Harbour Town Details: Celebrate Halloween with activities and trickor-treating around Harbour Town. Be sure to dress up for extra candy. seapines.com/events

OCTOBER 8-29

October Races

As the weather hopefully starts to cool off, dust off your running shoes, sign up for one of these races and support a good cause while staying active.

FEATURED EVENTS NAMI Walks Your Way: 8:30 a.m., Oct. 8, Coligny Beach Run Forest Run 5K (Race 1 of the Beaufort Triple Crown): 8 a.m., Oct. 8, Best Western Sea Island Inn Sandalwood Run for Hunger: 8 a.m., Oct. 15, Mitchelville Freedom Park Swing Bridge Run (Race 2 of the Beaufort Triple Crown): 8 a.m., Oct. 15, Freedom Mall on Bay Street Palmetto Bluff Run for Pink 5K: 10 a.m., Oct. 15, Longfield Stables Flying Frog 5K (Race 3 of the Beaufort Triple Crown): 8 a.m., Oct. 22, Beaufort Executive Airport Old Town Bluffton Oyster Run: 8 a.m., Oct. 22, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park Tiger Bass 5K/10K: 9 a.m., Oct. 29, Hampton Lake Walk to the End: Walk to End Alzheimers: 10 a.m., Oct. 29, The Promenade

THE OLD COUNTRY COMES TO THE LOWCOUNTRY! Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island

Admission $6 Rain or Shine - No Pets Please Lawn Chairs Encouraged Children under 10 admitted Free Proceeds of this event support charities of the Lowcountry

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OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

WACHH Distinguished Speaker Series The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head’s Distinguished Speaker Series usually takes place on the first and third Fridays of each month at the First Presbyterian Church – October through May. Speakers come from around the globe and are known for their international experience in government, business, military affairs and academia. wachh.org DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES LINEUP October 7: Marie Yovanovitch: Ukraine: Can Democracy Survive?

October 21: Kent Harrington: Living with Kim Chong and North Korea’s Nuclear Threat November 4: Sergei Medvedev: The Return to eh Russian Leviathan

OCTOBER 8

Links in Pink When: 1-3 p.m., Oct. 8 Where: Agape Family Life Center, Hardeeville Details: This breast cancer awareness seminar will feature guest speakers from Greater Beaufort & Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine and Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Okan Food Truck will be onsite. 843-7846008, agapeflc.org

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OCTOBER 19-22

Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island When: 7-8 p.m., Oct. 19-22 Where: Zion Cemetery Details: Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island. See Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer and Williams Eddings Baynard come to life. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org

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OCTOBER 13

Shrimp Tales Book Talk When: 6-7 p.m., Oct. 13 Where: Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage Details: Hear fascinating stories about the Lowcountry shrimping tradition with author Beverly Bowers Jennings as she shares tasty bits from her book, Shrimp Tales: Small Bites of History. hiltonheadchamber.org

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2

Turtle Talks in Palmetto Dunes When: Wednesday nights through November 2 Where: The Dunes House Details: The talk will educate participants on what they can do to help preserve hatching sea turtles and learn what is happening on our nesting beach. palmettodunes.com

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OCTOBER 28

Pinot & Palette Knife, and Evening of Wine and Art When: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28 Where: Art League Academy Details: Paint beautiful fields of flowers and learn to layer and achieve 3D looks using a palette knife while sipping wine. artleaguehhi.org

OCTOBER 28-30

Pat Conroy Literary Festival When: Oct. 28-30 Where: Pat Conroy Literary Center, Beaufort Details: The annual Conroy Festival began as Pat Conroy’s 70th birthday celebration in October 2015 and now continues as a yearly signature event of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. Enjoy keynote presentations, meet distinguished writers and register for workshops. patconroyliteraryfestival.org

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OCTOBER 8

37th Annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Chili Cookoff & Jeep Island When: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 8 Where: Coastal Discovery Museum Details: More than 25 chili cooks will face off to determine the best in multiple categories, and winners will earn cash prize donations to the local youth charity of their choice. The Jeep Island expo will have a stunning array of Jeeps from around the nation. This cook-off also features live music, a kids zone, adult and non-adult beverages, burgers and dogs grilled by the Kiwanis Club’s grill team. hiltonheadkiwanis.com

OCTOBER 8-9

Wine & Craft Beer Tastings

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When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 8 & 2-5 p.m., Oct 9 Where: Hampton Hall Community Clubhouse Details: Sip, sample and enjoy from approximately 10 different wine distributors and 10 beer breweries. There will be a silent auction, raffles, a cigar bar and entertainment.

Proceeds benefit the Hampton Hall Charitable Fund Grant Program. eventbrite.com

OCTOBER 9-12

2022 Crescendo Celebration of Art & Culture When: Times vary, Oct. 9-Nov. 12 Where: Locations vary Details: This regional event features over 100 arts and culture events on Hilton Head Island, celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month. Several marquee events are planned, including performances, parties and the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival. culturehhi.org

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FEATURED EVENTS October 9: La Isla Magazine’s Latin Music Festival October 11: Annual Crescendo Community Celebration October 15: Rock N’ Ribs Music & BBQ Fest featuring Blues Traveler October 16: TedX Hilton Head October 21: Free Symphonic Pops in the Park November 12: Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade

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OCTOBER 29

Shelter Halloween Party When: 12-2 p.m., Oct. 29 Where: Hilton Head Humane, Hilton Head Campus Details: Support local four-legged friends at the animal shelter Halloween party. And as always, donations and volunteers are welcome. hhhumane.org

OCTOBER 15

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Candlelight Vigil When: 5-6 p.m., Oct. 15 Where: The Children’s Memorial Garden at Hilton Head Hospital Details: Join Hospice Care of the Lowcountry's The Harper Project for a candlelight vigil in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Candles will be provided. hospicecarelc.org

OCTOBER 13

Mutt Mixer Concert Event When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 13 Where: AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head Details: Mingle with some of the Lowcountry’s cutest and most eligible dogs at the Mutt Mixer concert event supporting Palmetto Animal League, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, door prizes, live music and fee-waived pet adoptions made possible through a generous grant from the ASPCA. palmettoanimalleague.org

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OCTOBER 6

Blues, Bourbon & BBQ Fundraiser When: 6-9 p.m., Oct. 6 Where: The Barn at Hampton Lake Details: Get tickets to this dinner, auction and concert benefitting Family Promise of Beaufort Country.

Enjoy a VIP bourbon tasting, live blues music from Scott Ainslie, a barbecue dinner by Chef Danny Hieronymus and live and silent auctions. familypromisebeaufortcounty.org

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Collection and a chance to win a signature Kinross printed scarf. thebackdoorhiltonhead.com

OCTOBER 29

Gullah Food Festival When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 29 Where: Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island Details: To help the preservation of Gullah culture, this event will include Gullah storytellers, Gullah music, Gullah songs, community speakers, face painting, food vendors and Gullah games & story books for children. hhgullahmuse.wixsite.com

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Markets & Shopping OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Farmers and Art Markets Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers and art markets: FALL SCHEDULE Bluffton Farmer’s Market: 12-5 p.m., Thursdays, 68 Boundary St. Hilton Head Island Farmers Market: 9 a.m.1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center Port Royal Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park Forsythe Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah First Thursdays Art Market: 4-7 p.m., first Thursday of each month, The Shops at Sea Pines Center The Root and Bloom Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 2, 9 & Nov. 6, 68 Boundary St. Lowcountry Made Bluffton Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., third Saturday of each month, Buckwalter Place Park Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., October 7, Downtown Beaufort Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery

OCTOBER 19

Wine Down Wednesday

When: Oct. 19 Where: Village at Wexford Details: An evening of wine, music, shopping, refreshments and prizes to benefit Hilton Head Heroes includes tastings at participating merchants, special promotions, sales and in-store demos. villageatwexford.com

OCTOBER 20-21

Roberto Coin Trunk Show When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 20-21 Where: Forsythe Jewelers Details: Explore the Newly Coined Fall Collections from Roberto Coin, including Duchessa, Cialoma, Tiny Treasures, Venetian Princess, Navarra, Siena and more. forsythejewelers.biz

SAVANNAH EVENTS October 8: Jazz Hamilton at the Johnny Mercer Theater October 9: Joe Gatto at the Johnny Mercer Theater October 11: Pitbull at the Enmarket Arena October 13: Keith Urban at the Enmarket Arena October 15: Vampire Ball III at Ships of the Maritime Museum October 16: Ray LaMontagne at the Johnny Mercer Theater October 22: Hull Park Festival October 22: Chris D’Elia at the Johnny Mercer Theater October 28: Widespread Panic at the Enmarket Arena October 28-31: 4 Nights of Halloween - Savannah Cemetary After Dark October 30: Forsyth Park Costume Crawl

SAVE THE DATE November 4: WACHH: The Return of the Russian Leviathan November 5: Hilton Head Shore Notes: A Wonderful Time of the Year! Seahawk Cultural Center November 4-5: Recycled Art Contest at the Port Royal Sound Foundation November 5: Savannah Ghost Pirates' first home game at the Enmarket Arena November 6-7: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Series, Jazz: America’s Voice November 6: Bike Bluffton for The Boys & Girls Club November 10: The Chef’s Table at the Sea Pines Resort November 11-12: Hilton Head Oyster Festival November 11-20: The Nutcracker at the Seahawk Cultural Center November 12: Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade November 12: Reba McEntire at Enmarket Arena November 12: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry: Holiday Craft and Bake Sale November 13: Hilton Head Humane Four-Legged Frolic November 19: VIM Circle of Caring 2022 Gala November 26-28: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Special Bluffton Holiday Pops Concert

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