The image on our cover is "American Child in Ecuador" by Jack Dempsey, from his exhibit Indelible Moments: 1970s Street Photographs from Two Cultures, opening at USCB Center for the Arts in late January. For more information see our story on page 7.
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In Alabama over Christmas, I was driving to the childhood home of a dear old friend – a house I’d been to dozens of times, 40-plus years ago – and I got lost.
Granted, I’d made a quick detour on the way, to marvel at the Sandhill Cranes that congregate by the thousands at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge each winter. But that’s not why I got lost.
No, I blame the Map Lady in the Phone for that . . . and progress. Which, come to think of it, are not unrelated.
First, the progress. This beautiful house where my friend grew up – which looks just like it did back in the day – is no longer “out in the country.” Since I left Decatur 40 years ago, “the country” has become a neighborhood. I didn’t recognize the place.
And then there’s the fact that the Map Lady in the Phone literally steered me wrong. Told me to turn left when I should
have gone straight. Who knew that could happen? I thought the Map Lady was infallible.
Fortunately, the phone still functioned in its original capacity, and I used it to call my mother – she’s smarter than any Map Lady and knows my hometown like the back of her hand – and she easily got me there.
(By the way, that’s a strange cliché if you stop to think about it. How well do you really know the back of your hand? I spend very little time looking at mine and I’m not even sure I could pick it out of a lineup. But I digress.)
I got to the luncheon with my besties of yore only five minutes late, and we had a marvelous time! We’d planned to gather from noon to 2pm, but it started snowing around 1, and we fled at 1:30. Alabama girls don’t know how to drive in snow. We tend to panic.
(Don’t laugh. You live in South Carolina. You know.)
On the way home, I pondered the fact that my 83-year-old mother had managed what the Map Lady in the Phone had not. Say what you will about our Artificially Intelligent future – for now, humans are still your best option sometimes. I find that comforting.
On a related note, I’ve been toiling in the fields of technology on several fronts, lately. Months ago, Hargray informed me that they would be ceasing their email service as of December 15th, 2022. They had been my email carrier for 20-ish years, so you can imagine the anxiety that ensued.
First, I was in denial. The cutoff date was “in the future,” so I ignored it. Besides, Hargray had threatened to do this before, and nothing had come of it, so maybe this time would be the same.
But as December unfolded, I felt the date creeping toward me and a pit growing in my stomach. I finally called Hargray around the 10th, waited on hold interminably for a human voice, then asked for a confirmation of the December 15th deadline. “Yes, ma’am,” I was told. “Your service will definitely end on December 15th.”
“Do you know what time on December 15th?” I asked, with both hope and dread. “Will I have until midnight to get my affairs in order?” (Yes, I was now using the language of the terminally ill.)
“I’m not sure,” the human voice replied. “Probably more like a minute AFTER midnight on December 15th.”
“Wait, so you’re saying it will end in the middle of the night on December 14th? Like, I’ll wake up December 15th and my service will be gone?”
“Probably so, ma’am.”
Sigh. Time to face the music.
To be clear, Hargray handled my personal email account. But my professional account – editor@lcweekly.com – directed all that email to my Hargray account, as well. In other words, all my email – both personal and professional – had been ending up in my Hargray inbox for 20 years. Much of it was still there. Just in case I needed it.
And because I’m super lazy.
I’d had a gmail account for a few years, which I hardly ever used, so I set about making it my new (and only) personal email account. I asked my “web guy” to reroute all my professional email there by December 15th, then went about changing the email address on all my online accounts.
Do you have any idea how many online accounts you have? I didn’t! The big ones were easy – stuff like Amazon, Facebook, Instagram – but there were lots of others I’d opened over the years, some of which I’d written down on my “passwords” list, others of which had completely slipped my mind. Every day I’d remember another one – a blog here, a Substack there. My subscription to the New York Times. Reuters. My Zappos account. Etcetera. I’m quite certain I forgot plenty of others, but I figured they weren’t that important to me in the first place.
So, December 15th came and went, and all seemed well. I’d sent out notices to all my contacts, and I seemed to be receiving both personal and professional email at my new gmail account. Whew! Could it really be that easy?
Then, in late December – after Christmas – all hell broke loose. (Okay, I’m using the term “hell” very . . . loosely. This was definitely a First World Problem.) I began hearing from my professional contacts –mostly PR people – that their press releases were “bouncing back.” Because of these “bounce backs,” they were sending the releases over and over again. The weird thing is that I was receiving their original emails. On my end, there appeared to be no
problem – except that I was receiving the same releases over and over again.
Enter another long, confusing call to Ha gray. Turns out they hadn’t actually closed my account on December 15th. In fact, that account was still open, the inbox was full –why would I clean out an inbox that was supposed to be dead?! – and while my professional email had been directed to my new gmail account, it had never been UN-directed to my Hargray account. (Why would my web guy un-direct email to an account that was supposed to be dead?!)
Are you thoroughly confused now? I was too. All you really need to know is this: If you send me a press release between now and January 12th – my new shutdown date, Hargray promises! – you might receive a bounce back notice. If you do, ignore it. I have your release.
These are but two small tales of one woman’s tech troubles. I was thinking of going bigger – maybe writing about the much-discussed Twitter Files. But half the people I know think it’s the biggest story of the year, while the other half think it’s a “nothing burger.” I think they’re both wrong, and who needs the headache of another pointless argument?
I also considered including the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, the once dazzling young cryptocurrency entrepreneur who’s now being compared to Bernie Madoff and may spend the rest of his life in prison. But I’d have to have some understanding of Bitcoin, and it’s completely beyond my ken. (They don’t call it “crypto” for nothin.’) I read a sad article about Sam’s parents, and how their lives have been destroyed along with their son’s. Two Stanford professors who’ve had to resign their positions, they are reportedly generous philanthropists and very nice people. Like most parents, they were merely supporting their child’s dream.
Bless their hearts. I bet they didn’t understand Bitcoin, either.
Although I have tried, I have never been able to get swept up and away into the euphoria of New Year’s Eve. I never quite understood the hoopla invested in the ten- second countdown to the incoming year. Even in the midst of exuberant party goers, I felt like an imposter. Over the years I’ve gotten dressed, braved bitter cold temperatures and paid my share of jacked-up door fees to participate in the ten-second ritual. I have blown my share of party horns and yelled Happy New Years at the top of my lungs. But, I was never fully in. The whole of the moment, that ten second period of utter abandonment, escaped my understanding. I tried, but I couldn't get past adult-beings screaming frantically over what I pragmatically viewed as nothing more than the passage of time. If the moment symbolically represented starting over, didn't we as conscious beings have the power to start over at any given time?
Then something happened this past Thanksgiving that provided me with a different perspective of not only celebrating New Year's, but other holidays as well. The aha- moment came while I was talking with a woman whose insight I'd always admired. We were discussing the history and customs of Thanksgiving. I questioned whether or not holiday traditions were and are based on moral principles, or if they were created to break the monotony of life. Without hesitating, she asserted that human beings needed rituals.
The air of confidence in her statement stopped the chatter in my head. I paused. This in itself was an anomaly for me. My style of communicating is often similar to that of a tennis match. I enjoy the give and take of ideas. I quickly absorb others' opinions, weigh them and either counter or ask questions. However, the authoritative
tone of her statement was so confident that it stopped me cold. I sat with it. I questioned it. And I apparently absorbed it, because weeks later I was still asking myself –are rituals needed? Was and is the ten-second countdown some kind of primal acknowledgement of something deep and meaningful? If so, what is the meaning?
Her sage-like assertion sent me on a mission. I needed to find out if humans did indeed need rituals. If so, was the observance of passage of time, like the New Year's Eve countdown, one of the rituals we needed? My self-assigned mission took me to the ancient city of Babylon, where some 4,000 years ago, the first New Year's celebrations began. The original eleven-day festival started in March, which was then the beginning of the new year. According to Babylonians' belief, spring represented the rebirth of nature, as well as, the revitalization of the collective spirit of the people.
What if, I thought? What if, some of the practices we observe today are shrouded in ancient wisdoms that have survived the test of time? What if our forefathers and mothers possessed knowledge of the human psyche that we have forgotten? What if they foresaw a time when, like today, human beings would become so tied to the daily rhythm of work, they would forget who they were and become disconnected from nature? What if the ten- second countdown is and was a way to provide us human beings with a moment to pause in order to reconnect with our fullest potential?
Did the creators of New Year's celebrations see the future? Is it possible that they foresaw the industrial and technological revolutions that would trigger a zombie-like dependence on comfort-conveniences and technical devices that keep us plugged into another reality? Could they have known that we would reach a place in time in which we would be lured into a sleeplike existence? Did they see the mechanical rhythms we would shower to, work to and return home to?
If our ancestors understood that we human beings become disconnected from nature and one another perhaps they created rituals to help us compensate. Maybe customs associated with special feasts and occasions are meant to short
by Susan Madison
circuit our spiritual, mental and emotional being in order to reconnect us to the things that matter most in life. What if, I asked, rituals are needed to wake us up to universal themes of love, peace, creativity and the unlimited possibilities that life offers?
Trumpets are often used to announce great events. Perhaps New Year's Eve hooting, hollering and horn blowing are the ritualistic tools revelers use to prepare them for the New Year. Maybe our ancestors weren’t too different from who we are today. While we are consumed with modern technology and the unforgiving regime of nine-to-five work days, our ancestors were quite likely fixated on the demands of farming. Could it be that rituals and ceremonial observations have always been used to jar human beings out of the lull of day-to-day activities in order to reconnect them to nature and God?
It seems appropriate that the first celebrations of a New Year occurred between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Spring is symbolic of birth. While winter is synonymous with death. The ten seconds between the New Year and the outgoing one can be viewed as a moment of transition. We are between the death of winter and the spring of life. Isn’t it appropriate we enthusiastically bid a farewell to the past and gleefully welcome in the future?
This New Year’s Eve will be a different kind of celebration for me. For the first time in years I will go into the night and enter into the morning with a reverence for what has happened in the past and for what can be in the future. While, I don’t think I will partake in the primal calls of pain and joy by yelling or making noise with noise makers, I do intend to salute the outgoing year and joyfully embrace the New Year.
Madison is a motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, writer and visual artist. A native Chicagoan, Susan has lived on the coast of South Carolina for the past twenty years. She is currently working on her first non-fiction book entitled When We Rise.
USCB will present Indelible Moments: 1970 Street Photographs from Two Cultures, by Jack Dempsey, January 27 – February 20. The two exhibition areas will feature an exhibit of over 50 street photographs from the US and South America during the early 1970s. The front exhibition hall will show photographs from two extended trips to Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru in 1971 and 1972. The interior exhibition hall will exhibit photographs from the central, eastern, and southern US, around the early 1970s as well.
Dempsey’s work highlights the contrasts and similarities of the two cultures during that unique period in our history. “Certain scenes I came upon were thought-provoking to me because of shadow and light shapes
that bounced to the either end of the value scale and made mid-tones become the backdrop. Images of store windows, with or without people, were also intriguing. The arrangements, the styles, typography, the objects, for example hats, political posters, fences, or mannequins are cultural artifacts and sometimes art. I’m sure the work of Eugene Atget, an early pioneer of photography, and artist/photographers like Bill Brandt and Walker Evans have always influenced my awareness of the artifacts of the street.”
“I don't recall that ‘street photography’ was a term that photographers used often in the 1970s. It's a pretty good term, though. Typically, these types of photos aren't documentary. Neither are they photos that concentrate on snapshots, art, nor the craft of photography. Even so, street photos can be any of these things.”
“I often carried one or two Nikon rangefinder cameras inside a woven shoulder bag. These cameras were well used when I first bought them and got pretty beat up. I loved them and adjusted the f/stop, shutter speed, and twitched the film advance lever without looking as I walked along.”
“Considerable work was involved in restoring the 50-yearold negatives that were often stored in hot closets or in rooms without air
conditioning. The images are printed on archival paper from high resolution scans. Some were quite a challenge to restore and required a lot of digital post-production.”
An opening reception is Friday, Jan. 27, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Center for the Arts, USCB. For more information - https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com, or jdempsey.net
Again, it’s time to select a word as my guiding light for the new year. I want my word choice for 2023 to be rich and velvety, a comfort as I move into an alien world of Medicare and swelling knuckles. I choose the word . . . savor. It’s a first cup of coffee in the morning kind of word. A sip of newness. A warming of the palms of my hands against the sides of a ceramic mug or over the crackle of burning wood. It’s sunset. Or better yet, sunrise.
The word savor conjures a kind of inner satisfaction, a long breath inhaled and then, exhaled, a purposeful pause in the action of busyness. To savor is to await and then receive. It is a kind of orgasm of spirit, delight meeting satisfaction. To savor is to step back and consider, to be grateful. Choosing the word savor gives me a deeper appreciation of fleeting moments, times so quick to come and go that if I am not conscious and aware, I will miss everything. Now is the time to not miss anything.
Like every new year, I set goals and most of them drift away to memory. Every year, I reset my sights on the care of my body. I think about all of the words I have failed to write, that I abandon; literary orphans confined to quiet corridors in my mind or left stagnant in every ink pen I have not lifted.
I keep telling myself now is the time but my scattered energies and easy tendency toward boredom are convenient distractions to keep from savoring little things - my terrier’s soft fur, the quiet grin on my husband’s face from across the room, a thank you from my mother-in-law as I deliver a small plate of Christmas cookies to her coffee table.
To savor brings a tinge of sadness over what’s been lost, when I’ve forgotten to look back as I walk away, to say I love you one more time, to reach for and touch someone’s hand. There are times I forget to put my fork down and purposefully chew, to inhale steam from of a
bowl of seafood gumbo over rice, or cautiously sip a homemade broth, titillating nerve endings and allowing aroma to wake my memory. What I am coming to understand is that pain and suffering ask to be savored right alongside joy and pleasure. This is a difficult lesson and unwelcome request and I am ill-equipped with a skill set for this. When I confront the reality of a loved one’s death, witness homelessness and addiction, acknowledge a friend’s undesirable diagnosis, or mark my own slow deterioration, I can deny reality or become almost creative in my approach to dilemma. To sit with loss and hardship and savor the ways these challenges will cause me to adapt and transform may be the greatest lesson this new year word experiment will present. I guess I will find out. Maybe my 2023 word choice gives me a new way of making resolutions. I resolve to try new foods, learning to take and enjoy time in the kitchen. I resolve to be still more often. Since I am retired and my “birthday number” continues to increase, maybe I’ve earned the hours to be at rest. I resolve to give myself permission to read without guilt. I resolve to pay attention to this gift and passion for writing. I resolve to love better, to look up and see the sky, to relish the aroma of the seasons and listen, really listen to songbirds, creek gurgles, and the new music my nieces text to me on Spotify. I resolve to keep my body active by swimming and walking, to use those pickle ball racquets, peddle my bike, and join in a yoga class now and again.
Savor . . . so close to the word savior, and isn’t that word packed with meaning? I continue to want to be in communion with a Spirit greater than myself. I find joy in prayer, by which I mean, conversation with God. That’s where miracles happen. I ask for help, and a friend texts to share a word of encouragement. I don’t know the next step and I wake up from a dream with a new idea. I can’t find the next right word, and somehow this rusty brain hears a whisper. Of course, an online thesaurus helps too confirming the cliche that God helps those who help themselves.
Happy New Year. If you wish, pick a word and resolve to go on an adventure with it. Our lives are so precious. Making time to love, to serve, and to be intentional in littleness is a gateway to savor each day with verve. A pinch of salt and a dash of Tabasco don’t hurt either. Have fun, be well and savor each spicy moment of 2023!
Vivian Bikulege shares her life with Mac & Trooper. Along with writing, her passions include faith, family, friends and the natural world. She holds an MFA from Queens University of Charlotte and has contributed to Lowcountry Weekly for fifteen years.
Crys Matthews will perform at Music on Malphrus, 110 Malphrus Road, in Bluffton Saturday, January 21, at 7 pm. General Admission is $25. Doors open at 6:15 pm.
Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls "the poster-child for intersectionality," Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation called Matthews’s gift "a reminder of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides." She is made for these times and, with the release of her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers, Matthews hopes to take her place alongside some of her heroes in the world of social-justice music like Sweet Honey in the Rock and Holly Near. Of Matthews, ASCAP VP & Creative Director Eric Philbrook says, “By wrapping honest emotions around her
socially conscious messages and dynamically delivering them with a warm heart and a strong voice, she lifts our spirits just when we need it most in these troubled times.
”Matthews began performing in 2010, but cemented her acclaim at Lincoln Center as the 2017 New Song Music and Performance Competition grand prize winner. That year she also released two new projects—her album of thoughtful songs on love and life called The Imagineers, and her EP called Battle Hymn for an Army of Lovers, which tackles social justice themes. Matthews also won the People’s Music Network’s Social Justice Songs contest at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. Loyal fans quickly followed as Matthews racked up performances at large music festivals and prestigious venues across the country including the Sundance Film Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and locally at venues like The Birchmere, The Hamilton, Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, and Jammin' Java. In her Ted Talk about difficult conversations called "Sing, Don't Shout—An Alternative Approach"
Matthews spoke about being born and raised in a small town in southeastern North Carolina by an A.M.E. preacher, and how she witnessed the power of music from an early age. A former drum major and classically-trained clarinetist turned folk singer, Matthews is using her voice to answer Dr. Martin Luther King's call to be "a drum major for justice."
“I believe in hope,” Matthews said. “As a socialjustice songwriter, it is my duty to keep breathing that hope and encouragement into the people who listen to my music.” And, from the title track to the last track, Changemakers does just that all while tackling some heavy topics like immigration, the opioid crisis, Black Lives Matter, and gun safety to name a few.“ Ani DiFranco said, “People used to make records as in a record of an event," said Matthews, “so I hope that these songs will serve as a time capsule, a record of the events of the last four years and what it was like to live through them.” Crys Matthews's thoughtful, realistic and emotional songs speak to the voice of our generation and remind us why music indeed soothes the soul. www.crysmatthews.com
“Let There Be Peace on Earth” is the title of a song written by Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller. The lyrics convey the timeless message: May peace on earth begin with each one of us as individuals. We could say that peace can begin for everyone right at home, so to speak.
Peace can often seem “out there” – elusive and difficult to achieve. But if we think about starting with ourselves, peace can seem less distant and more readily attainable.
I’ve learned about peacemaking from my study of the Bible, and of Christian Science, which was founded by Mary Baker Eddy. The Bible story of Abigail and her husband, Nabal, has always stood out to me as a good illustration of peace beginning with the individual. In this case, peace began with Abigail’s efforts to compensate for Nabal treating David in an unbrotherly way. Thanks to Abigail, violence was averted between David’s men and her family (I Samuel 25)
Christ Jesus taught peacemaking skills. He stated, “Blessed are the peace makers: for they shall be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). And then he articulated a variety of ways to make peace, including “Be reconciled to thy brother,” and “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despite
fully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:24, 44)
The basis for consistently expressing such love is brought out in Christian Science, which shows how peace is grounded in the spiritual perspective that there is one God, also explained as the divine Mind. This is the one and only Mind of all God’s offspring – of all humanity. As we understand that this is so, we increasingly express the godly love of that Mind in our interactions among our fellow human beings.
Mrs. Eddy wrote, “The First Commandment in the Hebrew Decalogue – ‘Thou shalt have no other gods before me’ – obeyed, is sufficient to still all strife. God is the divine Mind. Hence the sequence: Had all peoples one Mind, peace would reign” (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany,” p. 279). Since peace – including harmony, goodness, love – is part of God’s very nature, it is inherently part of our individual nature as God’s offspring. And understanding that brings out this inherent quality of peace in practical expression. Since each one of us is God’s offspring, and God has all power, everyone has the right and the ability to understand and demonstrate this peace.
There was a time when I had been mistakenly judged at work, by an individual who was senior to me, for having done something I didn’t do. While this wasn’t a potential lose-your-job kind of situation, for credibility,
future advancement, and simple justice, it was important for me to be perceived rightly.
Instead of becoming angry, I took the peaceful approach. I went to God in prayer and felt divinely guided to approach my senior with sincerity to share my side of the story. The individual listened sincerely, and I felt I was heard. At the same time, I prayed and affirmed that God, the one Mind, was in control – not many minds. And so, we both could only express that Mind. I also prayed to love the individual as God’s offspring, just as I was.
As I continued to pray in this way, I felt an easing of tension and misunderstanding between the senior and me. In addition, some information surfaced that corrected any mistaken perceptions, and this also helped us to go forward in a good, peaceful working relationship. I was humbled when I found out my senior had submitted my name for a leadership award.
We each can make a difference toward peace in the world around us as we take the initiative to be peacemakers at every opportunity. May we open our thought to the idea that peace can begin right within each one of us. Then we can expect to experience Jesus’ promise: “Blessed are the peacemakers.”
– By Randal CraftOur Perspectives discuss a topic that needs our local attention. For January it is “Peace and Harmony.” How can you express God’s love to address this in your life, our community, and the world? Learn more about Christian
Paid Advertorial by The Christian Science Society of BeaufortUSCB Chamber Music's January 22, 5:00pm, concert features a rich blend of romantic yearning, vibrant musical and visual color, and spectacular technical brilliance. Having recently completed a wildly successful tour of Australia, Artistic Director/pianist Andrew Armstrong and Grammy winning violinist James Ehnes will perform on the first half of the program. During the second half, artworks specifically created by area high school juniors and seniors will enhance and interact with Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, played by Mr. Armstrong on the series' newly acquired concert grand.
The concert begins with César Franck's tender, passionate, and emotional Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano. Composed in 1886 as a wedding present for a close friend, it has been described as a four-movement parable about marriage, moving through flowering love, strife, dialogue with reconciliation, and culminating in a harmonious union. The initial violin notes form a floating motive that returns throughout the sonata in multiple guises, generating unity across this well-loved and often-performed, Romantic-period classic.
Erich Korngold was one of the greatest musical prodigies of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Austria, he had an enormously successful European career until 1934 when he escaped Nazi persecution by moving to the United States. In Hollywood he became a film-music founder, winning Oscars in 1936 (Anthony Adverse) and 1938 (The Adventures of Robin Hood). His capacity for composing tuneful melodies, plot-advancing harmonies, and seamless matching of music to text proved to be a perfect fit for movies. Korngold finished work on his three-act opera, Die Tote Stadt (The Dead City), in 1919. The opera's theme of overcoming the loss of a loved one struck a resonant chord with post World War I audiences and within two years of its 1920 premiere was being performed around the globe. Two arias, the first a yearning, haunting dance song, (“Tanzlied des Pierrot”), and the second a joyful song of love tinged with sadness,“Glück, das mir verblieb” (Joy, that near to me remains), frequently appear on concert programs. Arranged for violin and piano, they provide an ideal vehicle for James Ehnes' ability to weave a story with his silken tone, flawless technique, and insightful humanity.
During a period of three weeks in 1874 Modest Mussorgsky wrote his piano masterpiece Pictures at an Exhibition, a multi-section, tour-de-force with high degree of difficulty that has become a favorite virtuoso showpiece. Pictures at an Exhibition depicts the composer's visit to a friend's art exhibition. Each of the suite's ten numbers serve as a musical illustration of an individual work of art. Mussorgsky links these tableaus with six Promenades whose regular tread and uneven grouping mimic the act of thoughtful wandering from one gallery to the next. The music is based on drawings and watercolors produced during travels to Italy, France, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. An ugly gnome, medieval castle, children at play, adult squabbling, wooden-wheeled ox cart, dancing chicks, spooky catacombs, Baba Yaga's hut, and spectacular Great Gate of Kyiv are all vividly depicted.
The “pictures” for this performance will be new artworks inspired by Mussorgsky's music. Funded by a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission, the USCB Studio Art Program in collaboration with USCB Chamber Music has invited high school juniors and seniors from surrounding counties to participate in an Emerging Artists Competition: Seeing Music! Their curated works will be projected on a screen as Andy Armstrong performs. A special Monday morning concert and awards ceremony will also be presented for the student artists and their peers.
Violinist James Ehnes, with his 1715 “ex-Marsick” Stradivarius, and Artistic Director, host extraordinaire, and pianist Andrew Armstrong are remarkable artists of international stature, with decades-long, highly decorated solo careers. In recent years they have established themselves as a much acclaimed and much in-demand duo. The Melbourne, Australia Herald reviewed their November concerts: “An extraordinary rapport between players resulted in performances of profound insight and compelling conviction.”
Come and listen to these remarkable artists perform intriguing and gratifying music. The Herald further stated: “Such superlative musicianship will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to have experienced it.” Be among the fortunate and hear brilliant performances by major artists imbued with youthful creativity and sublime musicality. There are multiple ways to enjoy the concerts — In Person, Live-Stream and On-Demand. All virtual concerts are professionally produced, creating great viewing opportunities. On-Demand is accessible four days after the concert and available to view at your leisure for three weeks. For concert/ticket information, go to www.uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday. The concert is Sunday, Jan. 22, 5pm at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort.
As you know by now, the folks at Seldon Ink HQ take their food pretty seriously. And, yes, we realize that there are only two of us at our Beaufort headquarters. But we like to think globally. So, this month, we got out of our box and headed to Mexico, Honduras, and El Salvador for lunch. OK . . . not literally (we wish!). But we did head to Tienda Hispana Los Hermanos (known to loyal fans as just Los Hermanos) for a delicious trip to Latin America. And we even brought home some souvenirs from their attached tienda (store) next door.
When you first approach the building, don’t plan to be overwhelmed with traditional Latin American architecture or décor. It’s a bare bones metal-siding building that looks pretty much like a convenience store. But, depending on when you come, the parking lot will be overflowing with cars and construction and landscaping trucks. This is always a good sign for a restaurant, in our opinion. It seems that Los Hermanos has been discovered by the Latin community, many of whom spend their days as construction workers, painters, landscapers, and other laborers that help to keep
we quickly got over it when we reviewed the great menu and started salivating. Truly, the extensive menu belies the space, so be prepared for tough ordering decisions. Or just return often, like we do now.
Once the dining area had cleared a bit (we recommend going on the later side in order to snag a table—though they also do a large take-away business), we were seated at a four-top and started negotiating the menu. Thankfully, it was in Spanish, but with English translation.
Now full disclosure. This is not your typical fine dining or classic Lowcountry Dish. But if you have an adventurous appetite and live for your next delicious meal (as we do), then you absolutely need to check out Los Hermanos. Located off Robert Smalls Parkway and Castle Rock Road across from the entrance to Shadow Moss and near the Walmart, Los Hermanos is a hidden gem that is serving some of the most legit Latin food we’ve had in the area and beyond.
Beaufort running smoothly and looking good. And, for that, we are thankful and grateful.
The first time we went, the modest and unadorned dining area was full of mostly male workers who were devouring hot and fresh Latin American specialties before getting back to work. We felt slightly conspicuous as the only gringos in the place while we waited for our friends, Rob and Jim—who were the ones to turn us on to the amazing tacos, tortas, sopes, burritos, pupusas, and more. However,
Not surprisingly, tacos rule. However, they feature two very different styles: Tacos Hondureños, which are four rolled and crispy-fried tacos (similar to Mexican taquitos and super messy, but oh-sodelicious), served with a heaping mound of a cabbage, red onion, tomato, queso fresco, and Honduran crema salad and Tacos Mexicanos, which are more of what we think of for traditional tacos, topped with cilantro and onions. Both are served on corn tortillas (we’re betting they don’t even carry the Americanized flour versions), with the Hondu-
ran version stuffed with chicken and the Mexican version featuring a choice of meats, typically including marinated pork (pastor), beef (asada), beef tongue (lengua), Mexican sausage (chorizo), beef tripe (tripa), and chicken (pollo). Both types were the orders of the day for part of our party, with raves all around about both styles, including the house made salsa verde and authentic hot sauce.
Los Hermanos also serves quesadillas and burritos containing many of the same meat choices, with the burritos being served with beans and rice. They also have an impressive torta menu, which is basically a sandwich, but served on a huge portion of bread that looks more like a cake. It’s generally available with the same meats, along with addition of ham or breaded beef or chicken, and served with papas fritas (french fries).
Unique to Los Hermanos is the Pupusa Mixta, which is an El Salvadoran griddle cake or flatbread made with cornmeal or rice flour –similar to arepas from Colombia or Venezuela – and stuffed with cheese and chicharrón (fried pork belly, bless their
hearts) and served with a side salad of cabbage, carrots and jalapeños with a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
The sopa del dia (soup of the day) was too enticing to ignore on our first visit. Called Caldo de Res, this traditional Mexican beef soup was made with beef bones, potatoes, chayote, and corn and was the perfect dish for a cold, rainy day. The broth was insanely flavorful, the vegetables were perfectly cooked and the beef—although a bit challenging to eat—was delicious. It was served with rice, lime wedges, cilantro, and plenty of warm corn tortillas.
Other items on the menu that will have us going back for more include: enchiladas Hondureños; fajitas; baleada, which is a Honduran specialty composed of a flour tortilla filled with a smear of mashed refried beans, crema and crumbled queso duro; and platters like beef or chicken Milanesa (breaded and fried), mojarra frita (fried tilapia), carne asada (grilled and sliced beef) and daily specials
like beef or chicken guisado (a slow-cooked and stew-y one-pot dish), all served with traditional accompaniments like rice, beans and salad.
As with most Latin American restaurants, beverages are a thing. From traditional aguas frescas in rotating flavors, like Horchata, Jamaica (hibiscus) and Maracuya (passion fruit) to bottled Jarritos® flavored sodas including tamarind, lime, mango, and strawberry, Michelada (a Mexican drink made with beer, lime juice, assorted chili-based sauces, and spices), and an impressive Latin American beer selection, you won’t go thirsty at Los Hermanos.
Once your belly is full and you’ve paid your surprisingly modest bill (they take cash and credit), head to the tienda next door. Coming in at about six times the size of the restaurant, the market is filled to the gills with all kinds of Latin American products, along with many traditional supermarket grabs, including: lots of masa; hominy; tamale skins; varied Latin sauces, salsas, and hot sauces; Latin American cookies, crackers and confections; fruit juices, bottled Jarritos® flavored sodas, and Mexican beers; and produce, including hard-to-find tomatillos, chayote, hot peppers, plantains and cassava.
And don’t even get us started on the dried chile peppers. They have several varieties packaged in pristine one gallon Ziploc bags, with more chiles per bag than we could eat in
a year. They also have an impressive spice wall, with seemingly every kind of American and Latin American spice known to man or woman.
The cheese selection is vast, with queso frescos and cremas from Honduras, Mexico, and El Salvador. And the meat counter is loaded with unusual cuts of meat and sausages. Sadly, they were not labeled, and we haven’t been confident enough in our limited Spanish to pull the trigger quite yet.
On our first visit, as we headed to the register with our arms full of Latin American specialties, we noticed an entire wall of Takis® chips, which are a Mexican brand of rolled corn tortilla chip snack. Fashioned after the taquito, they come in a wide variety of flavors (think Doritos), including Fuego, Crunchy Fajita, Blue Heat, and Nitro (which appears to be a continuum of heat, from hot to hotter to are-you-kidding-me hottest, with a cooling Guacamole option for us wussy gringos).
So, the next time you are craving something a bit out of this world—or at least a bit out of Beaufort, look no further than Los Hermanos. Muy delicioso!
Beaufort-based travel journalists Lynn and Cele Seldon (www. seldonink.com) often cover culinary travel around the world, and Lowcountry Weekly recently lured them to write a monthly feature covering the local food scene. This will include articles about restaurants, chefs, food-focused stores, farms, farmers, farmers markets, and more. They welcome suggestions for topics.
After 31 years of marriage, Vince and I spent our very first Christmas alone. Together. Just the two of us – and our 16-year-old-Christmas-loving cat, Belle. It was glorious! Unseasonably cold weather was a great excuse to stay home, sleep late, watch Christmas movies and eat. So, we did just that. I spent several afternoons testing new recipes for catering, my YouTube cooking channel and of course, my Lowcountry Weekly column. Christmas came and went too quickly. Today, Belle and I made the executive decision to start undecorating. It’s time to move forward. 2023 is just a few days away. I’m very excited by the notion of a fresh start, a chance to begin again and the possibilities ahead. Happy New Year, dear readers. Cheers to your good health, safety, happiness and prosperity!
1 large onion, chopped OR
3 tablespoons dried onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1¼ -1½ cups prepared marinara sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup cabernet sauvignon, optional 8 ounces campanelle (trumpets), mafalda or fusilli pasta
For the three cheese topping:
1 cup cottage cheese OR ricotta cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk, at room temperature (whole, low-fat or skim)
1 cup all-purpose flour
By Debbi CovingtonThe Italian language is so deliciously descriptive. “Con tre formaggi” translates to “with three cheeses.” The cheese medley that tops this soup is incredible. Keep in mind that Lasagne Soup will only be soup for an hour or two. After that, the pasta soaks up enough of the broth for the consistency to become more like a casserole. If you need to make the soup in advance, cook the pasta separately and add it just before serving. p.s. “Lasagne” is the plural of “lasagna” and there is definitely more than one piece of pasta in this recipe.
1 pound ground beef, cooked 3 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
Fresh black pepper, to taste Chopped fresh Italian parsley OR fresh basil to garnish Brown ground beef in a large stock pot until cooked through; drain well on paper towels. Discard grease. In the same pot, pour in 3 cans of beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add onion and cook in broth until tender. Add garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes and prepared marinara sauce. Season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and black pepper and simmer until heated through. Add wine; if using. Bring mixture to a low boil. Stir in beef and pasta and cook until pasta is al dente; stirring often. While the soup in cooking, make the cheese topping. Place cottage cheese, parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese in a bowl; mix well to combine. Season with black pepper. Cheese mixture will be stiff. To serve, add soup to individual bowls and top with a dollop of the cheese topping. Garnish with chopped fresh Italian parsley. Serves 6 to 8.
This is my go-to popover recipe. It’s no-fail, easy and only uses four ingredients. Serve the popovers with room temperature butter –English or Irish butter is best.
3 large eggs, at room temperature ¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
Place milk, flour, eggs and salt in a blender. It's important that the eggs and milk are not cold. If needed, warm the milk for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Blend all ingredients until the batter is very smooth. Let the batter rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Place oven rack in the center of oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray popover pan with cooking spray. Place popover pan on a baking sheet. Place 1 teaspoon of cold butter in each cup of the popover pan. Place pan on baking sheet in hot oven for 1 to 2 minutes, just long enough to melt the butter. Do not stir the batter. Evenly divide the batter into the prepared pan. Each cup should be filled approximately halfway. Bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 10 more minutes until crispy. Do not open the oven door during baking. Serve warm. Serves 6.
I’ve been making this salad since I was in my teens. It will last in the refrigerator for several
days and it’s just plain delish. Double or triple the ingredients to feed a crowd. 5 cups iceberg lettuce; cut into small pieces 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed Chopped red onion, to taste 1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cooked and crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 2 cups salad dressing (Miracle Whip) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Place salad ingredients, in layers, starting with the lettuce and ending with the boiled eggs, in a large glass bowl or dish. Top with salad dressing and garnish with cheddar cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serves 8.
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LASAGNE SOUP CON TRE FORMAGGI
Four award-winning novelists will read from and discuss their work at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) on Saturday, January 21, at 5:00 p.m. The Conroy Center is honored to host Mindy Friddle, author of Secret Keepers and The Garden Angel; Rebecca T. Godwin, author of Keeper of the House and Private Parts; J.C. Sasser, author of Gradle Bird; and Michel Stone, author of The Iguana Tree and Border Child. This author event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call 843-379-7025 to reserve in advance.
Creating Your Writing Practice, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. To learn more and register for the writing workshop, visit https://patconroyliterarycenter. eventbrite.com.
award-winning author of the novel Gradle Bird, and her short stories have been published in multiple anthologies. She currently lives in the South Georgia woods in a WWII barracks with her family.
Prior to the public reading, the quartet of novelists will also lead a ticketed writers workshop,
Mindy Friddle is the author of Secret Keepers (winner of the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction) and The Garden Angel (a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection). She is a two-time winner of the South Carolina Fiction Prize and the recipient of writing fellowships from the South Carolina Arts Commission and Sewanee Writers Conference. Her third novel, Her Best Self, is forthcoming in 2024. She lives and writes on Edisto Island.
Rebecca T. Godwin has just been awarded the South Carolina Arts Commission's Prose Fellowship for 2023. She is the author of two novels, Keeper of the House and Private Parts. Her work has appeared in Paris Review, Oxford American, The Sun, Epoch, South Carolina Review, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. She received MacDowell and National Endowment for the Arts fellowships in the early 2000s. She has recently completed a collection of linked stories. She lives and writes on Pawley's Island.
Born and raised in Metter, Georgia, J.C. Sasser has worked as an envelope licker, tortoise tagger, lifeguard, Senate page, model, editor, water-polo coach, marine biologist, plant grower, software consultant, and 6-Sigma Black Belt. She is the
Writer, educator, and community volunteer, Michel Stone is the author of the novels Border Child and The Iguana Tree, both optioned for film. She is the winner of the Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters, the Patricia Winn Award for Southern Literature, and the South Carolina Fiction Award. Michel is a past board chair of the Hub City Writers Project in Spartanburg, SC.
Learn more about the Conroy Center at www. patconroyliterarycenter.org
Imagine dining in the home of someone you’ve likely never met and making memories you’ll never forget, all while raising money for the health of the entire community.
Having trouble picturing it? Then you’ve never experienced the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Valentine Ball.
The 34th annual event, set for Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Tabby Place, will feature the ever-popular pre-ball dinner parties, live music performed by Charlotte, NC-based Diverse Groove, a silent auction, cocktails, and dessert.
First held in 1989, the Valentine Ball has a decades-long tradition as Beaufort’s premier black-tie affair, with its own unique twist.
Generous community members throughout the area open their homes, book upscale restaurants, or reserve private clubs to host guests for pre-ball dinner parties, often the highlight of the annual event. The dinners are included in the ticket price and provide guests the opportunity to bask in the hospitality of local hosts while meeting new friends along the way.
“Hundreds of Beaufort-area families have hosted dinner parties for thousands of Valentine Ball guests over the past 34 years,”
said BMH Foundation Executive Director and Associate Vice President Kim Yawn. “Pre-ball dinner parties are by far the most popular aspect of this event.”
Attendees who purchase tickets by January 13 are guaranteed a seat at a private dinner party. Guests may choose to dine with friends by request, but it’s often the element of surprise and the opportunity to meet new people that makes these dinners so memorable.
“There is truly nothing like being welcomed into someone’s home and dining with a group of people you may have never met, and all for a great cause,” Yawn says.
From historic homes in Beaufort’s Old Point and waterfront homes on Lady’s Island, to downtown restaurants like Griffin Market and private venues like Dataw Island’s Clubhouse, dinner parties are held throughout the Beaufort area and often feature cocktail receptions, passed hors d’oeuvres and
multi-course meals prepared by the hosts, or by local chefs.
After dinner it’s off to the ball where guests enjoy desserts, drinks, and live music, while browsing and bidding on trips, artwork, spa services and more at the silent auction.
Co-chaired by William & Mary Beth Donovan and John & Danielle Troutman, this year’s event will mark a new and critical focus of the hospital’s future: providing career paths and opportunities for current employees and training new generations of health care providers to meet the growing needs of the community. Organizers hope to raise more than $200k to support the hospital’s workforce development initiatives, and a new daycare center within steps of the hospital to provide convenient, competent, and cost-effective care for employees’ children.
A new, pre-ball silent auction opened January 1, featuring items that include hotel stays, hair and makeup sessions, spray tan parties and more.
Valentine Ball ticket purchases must be made by January 13th to guarantee seating at a pre-ball dinner party. For more information about the Valentine Ball visit ValentineBall.org or the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation at (843) 522-5774.
Dr. Erin McCoy, Associate Professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies at USCB, has released a new book titled A War Tour of Viet Nam. Based on extensive research and interviews, her book examines the cultural history of the Vietnam War and its lasting impact on the regions where it was fought. She examines popular songs as vehicles for expressing ideas about race, patriotism, protest and other defining concepts of the Vietnam War era. Part history, part travelogue, her new work reveals that – 50 years after it ended – the war’s legacy is very much alive in the places where it was fought and in the memories of those who survived it. The 206-page book includes photographs taken by McCoy during her research trips and touches
on North and South Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Australia, and the United States. It is available on mcfarlandbooks.com , Amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com
For more information contact: Erin McCoy at EMCCOY@uscb.edu or 843-208-8365
Every gardener needs time and thyme. We all know what time is; that thing that most of us waste too much of, but thyme is a plant. Thymus vulgaris is the one most commonly used in our kitchens; the ‘vulgaris’ in a botanical name means ‘common’ or ‘widespread.’
This particular species contains thymol, an oil used as an antiseptic. Before the advent of modern antibiotics, it was used to medicate bandages, and is still used commercial products such as Listerine.
However, there are over fifty varieties of thyme, and many of those can be used in garden as ornamentals and for kitchen use. The culinary varieties are evergreen, so we should use more of them.
All thymes are Mediterranean in origin. They prefer the hot, dry and rocky climate found there, so it’s a challenge to grow in our hot, wet and sandy climate. Except for the heat, our climates have nothing in common. But like many of our valuable non-natives, if you take a little extra care, you can successfully grow them.
So for thyme, grow it in pots. Clay pots, if you can. I’ve found that growing it in the clay orchid pots which have holes or slits in the sides as well as drain holes in the bottom,
will most closely mimic its homeland. If the side openings are too big, you can prevent the soil from leaking out by lining the pot with screening or old panty hose. (Remember those? Most of we ladies abandoned them when we moved to the Lowcountry). Make sure the potting soil you use has lots of sand or Perlite because you want the soil to drain quickly. Thymes don’t
like wet feet. And don’t fertilize too much; they like a lean soil. They also like a soil that’s a bit more acidic than the average potting soil, so adding a bit of lime to the soil would be beneficial.
They also like sun, so pick the sunniest spot in your garden. If you’re careful not to overwater, you can also grow a small pot on a sunny windowsill.
In more hospitable climates, it is often used as a ‘steppable’ or a ground cover. Steppables are small plants used between stepping stones. They must be hardy enough to survive being trodden upon.
Like sages, or Salvias, thyme has many cultivars which can smell and taste of lemon, orange, and lime, and some of caraway. All of them are ornamental, with tiny, tiny leaves and flowers. The stems are woody, so only the leaves are used in the kitchen. Running the twigs through the tines of a fork will remove the leaves quickly.
While most of us rely on the dried variety found in spice bottles, the result from using fresh thyme in food is very different. It lends a brighter, lighter flavor than dried. Like so many herbs, it can be frozen, so if you can’t find fresh, even frozen thyme is preferable to the dried version. Just make sure that you dry the twigs after you wash them before you put them in freezer bags. They will keep for several months if you’re careful to remove as much air from the bags as possible. I do this by rolling up the bag tightly before sealing, or even using a drinking straw to siphon out the air.
but takes her inspiration from Thomas Jefferson,
said, "though an old man, I am but a young gardener."
ITALY: Tuscany townhouse for rent by the week in historic UNESCO village. Sleeps 4, large furnished garden, easy walk to shops and excellent restaurants. www.cozyholidayrentals.com or 401-862-2377.
FURNISHED LUXURY APT Heart of downtown Beaufort. 2BR, 2BA, W/D, Housewares. $600/ wk. $2200/mo. 522-9003.
ISLAND NEWS & LOWCOUNTRY WEEKLY are looking for 2-3 sales people. Print and digital. Flexible hours. Perfect for part-time or semi-retired. Generous commissions. Interesting perks. Join up with the Newspapers of Record in Beaufort County. 843-522-0418.
BEAUFORT COUNTY LIBRARY ONGOING PROGRAMS & CLASSES Knitting/Crochet Club 1st Tuesdays @ 2:30; Line Dance Class 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 3:30; Basic Computer Skills Class Wednesdays @ 9; Hoopla Class 2nd Mondays @ 10 and 4th Wednesdays @ 4; Escape Quest Games daily during library hours; Dungeon & Dragons Teen Club Mondays @ 4; Teen Art Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 4; Teen Anime Club 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 4; Teen Gaming Club 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 4
FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCES The Hilton Head Carolina Shag Club hosts Friday dances from 6-9:30 pm at Dolphin Head Golf Club, 59 High Bluff Rd, Hilton Head Plantation. Open to the public. Shag, ballroom, swing, country, or line. Singles welcome. Cash bar and light dinners available. $5 floor fee. HHICSC also teaches beginner Shag lessons Tuesday nights. www.hiltonheadshagclub.com, or www.facebook.com/HHICSC
STAINED GLASS CLASSES IN BEAUFORT Southern Sky Glass Studio is forming morning and afternoon classes for adults 18 and older. Beginning to advanced classes. Cynthia Buckley 508-280-9792 or southernskyglassstudio@gmail.com
With over 25 local professional art educators, and guests from around the world, Art League of Hilton Head offers classes and workshops in all media for all levels of students. Visit www.artleaguehhi.org or email academy@artleaguehhi.org for more info.
Port Royal. Free lessons to members. The club is an ACSC, SOS, and the National Fastdance Association member. For info visit www.beaufortshagclub.com
WILDFLOWER FAMILY THERAPY CENTER offers individual, couple, and family therapy for children, teens, and adults. Visit us at www.wildflowercenter.org
CARIS HEALTHCARE: WE HONOR VETERANS Hospice Program. You a Vet with a little time to share with other Vets with limited time? The We Honor Veterans program seeks volunteers who are Vets to offer a listening ear for our Veteran patients. Volunteers also participate in our Pinning Ceremonies for Veteran patients. Contact 843-473-3939 or smilliken@carishealthcare.com
HABITAT RESTORE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
We're looking for volunteers for cashiers, sales floor associates, donation processing, donor data entry, and donor ambassadors. Interested? Go to lowcountryhabitat.org/volunteer or call 843-525-0055.
KARAOKE AT THE MOOSE Sing with us Thursday evenings at The Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd. 7:30-10:30pm. Brought to you by #top6entertainment Mardi & Dennis Topcik. The Moose is a family friendly place and Thursdays are also Pizza Night!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Calhoun Station Thrift Store in Bluffton. All funds generated are returned to other nonprofits in the community. Store is open Wed & Sat 10am to 1pm and located at 77 Pritchard St. Volunteers can stop by store or contact Cate Taylor, 843-310-0594 or catetaylor@frontier.com
MAYE RIVER QUILTERS meets 1st Saturday of Every Month, at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. Members meet at 9:30am for social exchange. The meeting starts at 10 am. We welcome new members. Please call 843-707-6034.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for HELP of Beaufort, 1810 Ribaut Road. Looking for committed volunteers for clothes sorting, pantry help, front desk help and Mobile Meals drivers. We are open M-F from 9:30-12:30, Mobile Meals delivers to home bound seniors 5 days/ week, routes takes about 30-45 mins. Email Lori at helpbeaufort@gmail.com, or call 843-524-1223, or stop in and fill out an application.
self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more Information visit www.forttremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, Flotilla 07-10-01, Port Royal Sound, a uniformed, all volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. We conduct safety patrols, assist search & rescue, teach boat safety, conduct free vessel safety checks and other boating activities. Monthly meetings are open to all and held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Port Royal Sound Foundation classroom at 7pm. For info call Flotilla Commander Pattie McGowan (706-6336192) and visit us on Facebook - USCGA Beaufort.
BEAUFORT TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm the first & third Tuesday, in the Beaufort College Building, Rm. 103 (USC-Beaufort Campus), 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. To learn more visit www.beauforttoastmastersclub.org
FREE ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERANS – Veterans, Active Duty, Transition. Their Families and First Responders are Eligible. First & Third Wednesday 4 - 6pm. Walk In Clinic. No Need to Pre-Register or Call. Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic. 1214 Prince Street, Downtown Beaufort
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for a few hours each week at St. Francis Thrift Shop. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Call 843-689-6563 or come in to speak with Mr. Hal. Definitely shop.
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Safe & effective centuries old healing system treats and prevents a wide range of health-related conditions. Experience individualized treatment in a peaceful group setting. Sliding scale fee. Beaufort Acupuncture, 12 Fairfield Rd, 5B, Lady’s Island. For info and to schedule: (843) 694-0050 or www.BeaufortAcupuncture.com
SECOND HELPINGS seeking Day Captains and other volunteers to crew our trucks distributing food to local charities. Flexible schedule at your convenience. Email officeadmin@secondhelpingslc.org
AGAPE HOSPICE seeks volunteers to spend time bringing joy to our patients and families during a difficult time. Activities include playing music, baking, arts and crafts, pet therapy, manicures, listening to stories, holding hands, etc. Provide companionship to the elderly who often feel lonely and unappreciated. Contact Ashlee Powers at 843-592-8453 or apowers@agapehospice.com
Contact Exec. Dir. Lili Coleman, 843-689-3616 or execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org
BORN TO READ working for early childhood literacy, needs volunteers to deliver books and materials to new mothers at Coastal Community Hosp., HH Hosp., and BMH. Visits are from 10am – noon. More info at borntoread.org or call 843-379-3350.
ALZHEIMER’S
GREATER BEAUFORT, Support Groups: Caregiver - Weds., 12:30pm, Senior Services of Beaufort, 1408 Paris Ave., Port Royal; Living with Alzheimer's - for those in very early stages - Mondays 1pm, Parsons Parlor, Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret, Beaufort. Respite Programs: Social Day Program- 10am-1:45pm $40 Day Fee, Mon. at Cornerstone Christian Church, 2301 First Blvd., Beaufort, Weds. & Friday at Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; In Home - Respite Aides available for 2 hr. minimum, $12$24. Early Memory Loss: Maintain Your Brain - 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10-11:30am, $10/person, $15 couple, Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; Memory Screenings available call 843-5219190, free; Purple Haven Project - Educate local establishment staff to better interact with a person with Alzheimer's call 843-521-9190.
THRESHOLD SINGERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY A choir to ease and comfort people at bedside by offering gentle voices and sacred songs, with sincere kindness. Two to four singers go to bedside when asked and sing a cappella and in harmony. Practice at St. John's Lutheran Church the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month from 2:30-4:00 pm. Our songs are our gift of service for no charge. Call Pat Keown at 843-476-6073 to either join or ask us to sing for a loved one.
THE LITERACY CENTER is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, math and ESL. Students hope to acquire skills to pursue life goals, support families, and contribute to our community. Daytime and evenings in Bluffton and HHI. Call 843815-6616 (Bluffton); 843-681-6655 (HHI). No teaching, tutoring or other language knowledge necessary. www.theliteracycenter.org
THE SANDALWOOD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY. Volunteer-based, non-profit provides groceries, clothing and basic needs items to ANYONE in need. Open Tues & Fri 11:30am-1pm at 114 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head. Donations of food and funds needed. For info: Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson at 843715-3583 or email sandalwoodpantry@gmail.com
POTTERY
IN BEAUFORT McSweeney Clay Studio is offering morning, afternoon and evening classes for children and adults. Pottery dates and parties available as well. Classes are on going. Beginner or advanced welcome. mcsweeneyclaystudio.com or call 843-694-2049.
BEAUFORT ART ASSOCIATION offers classes for artists at all levels. For info visit www.beaufortartassociation.com. or 913 Bay St.
LOWCOUNTRY SHAGGERS Mondays at the Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd. 6-9pm. Carolina Shag Lessons with Tommy & Sheri O'Brien and others. Occasional Ballroom Dance and once a month a Line Dance is taught. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced lessons. Open dancing after lessons. Visit www.lowcountryshaggers.com or lowcountryshaggers@aol.com
WEDNESDAYS, BEAUFORT SHAG CLUB founded '02, meets Wed evenings at AMVETS on Ribaut Rd.,
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM is open Thursday through Sunday at 1634 Paris Ave., from 10 - 3 or upon request. Free admission! Call 843-524-4333 or email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail.com to request a special opening.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - First Thursday of the month at Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Center, from 1:30-2:45pm, 900 Ribaut Rd. Beaufort. We are individuals with Parkinson’s care partners of those with Parkinson’s, and individuals or companies providing products or services for Parkinson’s patients. For more info: Rick Ostrander at pdawaresc@ gmail.com or Facebook at Parkinson’s Support Group Of Beaufort SC Port Royal & Lady’s Island.
TOUR HISTORIC FORT FREMONT—-Travel to the 1800's and the Spanish American War. From 10:00 am until 2:00 pm every Friday and every Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00pm at the Fort Fremont History Center at the Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land's End Road, St. Helena Island is open. Docent-led tours are every Saturday at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort's history by reading interpretive panels, taking a
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for HELP of Beaufort. Come join the team providing food, mobile meals, clothing and emergency financial assistance to those in need in our community. Open Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30. 2 Ice House Rd., Beaufort. Call or email Jennifer 843-524-1223 or info@helpofbeaufort.org
TIDEWATER HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP: Last Wed. and Thurs. of the month. Weds. 10-11am at Sun City; Thurs. 12-1pm Brookdale Hilton Head Ct., Hilton Head; for those who provide physical, emotional or practical support to a family member or friend. Jodi Johnson, LMSW. Bereavement Group: 5-6 pm., Thursdays, 10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton; for those who have experienced a loss and would like support and info associated with grief and bereavement. Corrie VanDyke, LMSW or Marie James, MA. 843-757-9388
INTERESTED IN HEALTHY EATING? Second Helpings, of Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties, seeks committee members and chairperson for Healthy Food Program. Funding available to procure fresh produce and protein for the 60 food pantries and soup kitchens served by Second Helpings.
PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM. The legacy of the Marine Corps and the history of the Port Royal region. Thousands of artifacts, images, and other materials illustrate the stories in exhibit galleries from Native American to modern Marines. FREE admission. Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm and 8am on Family Graduation Days. Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Info at parrisislandmuseum. com or 843-228-2166.
MEDICAL SERVICES OF AMERICA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers needed for companionship or skills like yard work, music, and crafts to patients and their families or assist in the office with admin tasks. Volunteers needed in Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties. For info contact 843-322-0063
CHRIST CENTERED RECOVERY MEETINGS Join Shell Point Baptist Church Saturdays for “Celebrate Recovery”, addressing life’s problems and looking to scripture for solutions. Meal at 6pm; Praise and Worship at 6:30pm followed by Small Groups at 7:15pm. 871 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Info at 843-592-1046.
How about watching a genuine, totally intriguing, salacious love affair in a week or two on Fripp Island? The perpetrator of the affair, Andrew Armstrong, is famous all around the globe. But he is especially appreciated in Beaufort as the Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Series at USCB. So, you want to know, who is Andrew’s paramour? Or rather, his sweetie? In the Center for the Arts at USCB, it is Miss Flora. On Fripp? Well, she has yet to be given a name. So, please come and help christen her, or rather christen it, i.e., the piano to which Andrew is going to make love on January 8 on the stage of the Fripp Island Community Centre.
Yes, that is what Andrew does to a piano, whether it has a name or not: He makes love to it. He dedicates his entire self to the instrument, physically with his agile fingers, and emotionally with his whole heart. Just watch him lovingly hold his hands over the keys until it is time to touch them, make them sound out. And then listen to her - the piano - articulating a beautiful, imploring, happy, alarming, scary, passionate, questioning, soulful response. You can come up with more descriptors, which, of course, depend on the kind of music Andrew is eliciting from his sweetie. But whatever music that is, he will make it his own - Andrewic, if you will, which means that you are going to have a new, engrossing musical experience, no matter how often you have heard the composition Andrew is playing. “I think I’m a junkie in the way that I play,” he admits. “Because generally, if there’s a place in the music where there’s a choice of taking a risk and risking missing notes in order to create a certain tempo or a certain sound quality, as opposed to playing safer, I always choose the former, probably to a fault.”
Andrew fell in love with the piano early in his life. He was seven years old when he followed in his sister’s footsteps and learned to play. His dad, a pianist, realized quickly that Andrew imbued every piece of music with his very own interpretation, giving it an Andrewic aura. And soon enough, Andrew started winning competitions and prizes,
including the Van Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, earning plaudits from Cliburn himself, prizes with which he partially financed his college education at Columbia
Andrew also has a strong interest in music education and often performs concerts for children, no doubt inspired by his own three kids with wife Esty: Jack, Elise, and Gabriel, and by their two dogs Comet and Dooker. Well, maybe not by the doggies, really.
Andrew has left large pawprints in South Carolina, not only here in Beaufort, but also as Artistic Director of the Chamber Music on Main in Columbia and as featured soloist at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston. So you may have heard him and know that he is not only a pianist of sterling musicianship and fabulous virtuosity, but is entertaining and funny and gives interesting educational introductions to the pieces of music he plays. And it is not surprising, is it, that he plays mostly without sheet music. It doesn’t matter how simple or how complex a Beethoven, Rachmaninoff,
Chopin, Debussy or Gershwin composition may be, it is more often than not all in his head. By the way, it was Andrew who, this fall, christened the new, gently-used piano on the stage of USCB as “Miss Flora.”
Come and watch Andrew Armstrong‘s liaison with the Fripp piano on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 5pm in the Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd. Admission is $30 for adults (credit cards accepted), students free thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. You are invited to a meet-the-artist reception after the performance, catered, deliciously, by Harold’s Chef Services. This concert is presented by FIFOM and supported by the SC Arts Commission. It helps fund FIFOM’s Music-in-the-Schools program. See our website frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information, and call or text Vanessa Peñaherrera at (704) 807-0255 for reservations.
University. After a while, he realized that practicing to win prizes did not prepare him for a musical career, nor did it enhance his musicality. So he dropped out of school, advanced his skills on his own accord, and started playing with orchestras of all kinds, small and large. Soon enough this strategy paid off. He was noticed by the conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Günther Herbig, who invited him to perform with the orchestra. Soon he began his own successful chamber music career marked by frequent collaborations with Canadian-born and internationally known violinist James Ehnes, who is now also the Artistic Director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society. Andrew has also performed with many famous chamber groups like the Alexander, Manhattan and American String Quartets. He has appeared at all major American venues, including Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, and in prominent concert halls in Latin America, Asia, and Europe such as the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Summa summarum, he has played in the most distinguished venues all over the world and amassed rave reviews.
Foolish Frog, 846 Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena Island. (843) 838-9300. Visit us on Facebook
Luther’s Rare & Well Done, 910 Bay Street. (843) 521-1888 or www.luthersrareandwelldone.com
Q on Bay, 822 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 524-7771 or www.qonbay.com
Rosie O’Gradys Irish Pub, in Beaufort Town Center. December! A Blessed Season! We're open thru the Holidays. C'mon down! Mondays & Tuesdays F&B Nights with Discounts; Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - Karaoke at 10pm. Open daily at 11:30am. 18 Years Now! Closed Christmas Day. (843) 379-7676 or Rosie's on Facebook.
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 3793474 or www.saltusrivergrill.com
Big Bamboo, Coligny Plaza. (843) 686-3443 or www.bigbamboocafe.com
Captain Woody’s, 6 Target Rd., Hilton Head or 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton. www.captainwoodys.com
The Jazz Corner, Village at Wexf1ord, Hilton Head. Sundays - Deas Guyz; Mondays - A Journey Through Jazz with The Martin Lesch Band; Tuesdays - Fat Tuesdays: A Swingin' Celebration of New Orleans and Beyond; Thursdays - Lavon Stevens with Louise Spencer. 1/1/23 to 1/12/23 CLOSED for Winter Break, 1/13 & 1/14 Veterans of Jazz with guitar artists Howard Paul and Wayne Wilkinson, 1/18 Lavon Stevens with Quiana Parker, 1/20 & 1/21 Latin Jazz with The Mark Rapp Group. (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com
Omni Hilton Head Ocean Front in Palmetto Dunes. Buoy Bar - HH Prime - (843) 842-8000 or www.omnihotels.com
The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. 1/6/23 54 Bicycles - Widespread Panic tribute, 1/7 Local Metal Showcase with 'Serpent Church; Decadence; Kept in Ruins; Ozmyridis,
1/13 Screamo Night with DJ Party Jesus, 1/14 Tom Mackell; Majic Dust; Chris Wilcox, 1/15 Battle of the Bands with Black Diamond; Live in the Flesh Experience; The Red Sample, 1/18 Laughzilla with Jorday Scott Huggins & Spencer Bland; Dan Altano; Host-Josh Bates, 1/19 Independent Artist Showcase with Bennett Coleman; Lo Monaco; Ted Abernathy, 1/20 Beyoncé Dance Party, 1/21 Rock the 90's. (843) 408-1599 or www.musicfarm.com
The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston. Sundays - The Motown Throwdown, Mondays - Slim & Friends; Tuesdays - Fusion Jonez, Wednesdays - Grateful Dead Wednesday with The Reckoning. 1/4/23 The Reckoning, 1/5 Balkan Bump; Nyrus; DJ Moldybrain; Croozshipp, 1/6 Mr. Fahrenheit - Queen tribute, 1/7 The Grateful Brothers - Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers tribute, 1/12 Southern Culture on the Skids; Tremolords, 1/13 Gino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys; Bill Wilson, 1/14 Same As It Everwas - Talking Head tribute, 1/15 & 1/16 Spafford; The Orange Constant, 1/17 Carbon Leaf, 1/19 Oliver Wood Trio; Chris Kasper, 1/20 Runaway Gin, 1/21 The Stolen Faces - Grateful Dead tribute. (843) 571-4343 or www.charlestonpourhouse.com
Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. (843) 886-8596 or www.the-windjammer.com
Thur 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, ‘Five Centuries of History’ Lecture Series sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation at USCB Center for the Arts. Featuring historians John McCardell, Larry Rowland, and Stephen Wise. $30 per lecture/$150 lecture package for HBF members. $35 per lecture/$175 lecture package for non-HBF members. $20 per lecture/$100 lecture package for full-time students. www.historicbeaufort.org
Wed 1/25, Beaufort History Museum 2023 Annual Meeting of the Membership. 5 pm at Beaufort City Hall, City Council Chambers. Pre- registration is required. Visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.wildapricot.org
1/27 – 2/20, Indelible Moments: 1970 Street Photographs from Two Cultures, Photographs by Jack Dempsey at USCB Center for the Arts. Opening Reception, Fri, 1/27, 5:30 –7:30 pm. 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. For more information, visit www.jdempsey.net
Thur 1/5, Sticks and Stones: Turning Grief into Verse, a poetry workshop with SC Poet Laureate Angelo Geter online, hosted by the Pat Conroy Literary Center on from 6-8pm. To register in advance, visit https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com
Tues 1/17, Beth M. Howard (World Piece: A Pie Baker's Global Quest for Peace, Love, and Understanding) at the Rhett House Inn, 5-7pm, cosponsored by the Pat Conroy Literary Center. The $25 registration fee includes a copy of the book, a sampling of pies, and the author talk and pie-making demonstration. Register by 1/15 at https://bethmhowardattherhetthouse.eventbrite.com
Sun 1/22, USCB Chamber Music, “Romantic Mastery” concert, 5 pm at USCB Center for the Arts. For concert/ticket information, visit www.uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246
Sat 2/11, 34th Annual BMH Valentine Ball. Featuring pre-ball dinner parties followed by dessert, cocktails, silent auction and live music at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. Tickets must be purchased by 1/13 to guarantee seating at a dinner party. For more information, visit www.ValentineBall.org or call the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation at (843) 522-5774.
Thursdays and some Tuesdays, Tours of the Historic Hunting Island Lighthouse sponsored by the Friends of Hunting Island. Keeper Ted and his team will tell you about the history of the Lighthouse built in 1875. The only Lighthouse in South Carolina open to visitors. If you're 44 inches tall you may climb the 167 steps to the top for a 360 degree view. Reservations are recommended - call the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Tours are $2 a person and park entry fees apply.
Second Friday, Beaufort Drum Circle resumes on the 2nd Friday of every month. 6:30 – 8 pm at the Gazebo in Waterfront Park. Eric Roy is the new facilitator. Sessions with 15-20 minutes of instruction on djembe playing and a selected traditional rhythm & accompaniment for participants. Also, there will be time for spontaneous group drumming. All are welcome. No experience is necessary. Bring a drum, if you have one, a chair, and desire for fun. The Drum Circle has extra instruments anyone can use. For more info visit the BeaufortDrumCircle Facebook page.
Events listed here may be subject to postponement or cancellation. Please check for further information.
Now – 1/28, Anything Goes! Member show at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. Awards reception Wed, 1/11, 5-7pm. Inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-5060.
Now – 2/25/23, The Food We Celebrate. This traveling exhibit tells the story of selected foodways and how they are celebrated and shared. Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in downtown Ridgeland. www.morrisheritagecenter.org
1/6 – 2/29, Reflections of Nature: Painting with Glass. Featuring the work of Sharon Cooper. Artist reception on Fri, 1/6 from 5-8pm at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street, Beaufort. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Sat 1/21, Four Award-winning Novelists will read from and discuss their work at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) at 5 pm. Mindy Friddle (Secret Keepers and The Garden Angel); Rebecca T. Godwin (Keeper of the House and Private Parts); J.C. Sasser (Gradle Bird); and Michel Stone (The Iguana Tree and Border Child). This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call 843-379-7025 to reserve in advance. www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Sat 1/8, Pianist Andrew Armstrong will perform a concert at 5:00 pm in the Fripp Island Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Blvd. Admission at the door is $30 for adults (credit cards accepted), students free. Meet-the-artist reception after the performance. Presented by Fripp Island Friends of Music and supported by the SC Arts Commission. Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com for more info, and call or text Vanessa Peñaherrera for reservations (704) 807-0255.
Sat 1/21, Social-justice songwriter Crys Matthews will perform at Music on Malphrus, 110 Malphrus Road, in Bluffton Saturday, January 21, at 7 pm. General Admission is $25. Doors open at 6:15 pm. For more information visit www.crysmatthews.com
Third Thursday, TECHconnect is a monthly networking event for professionals working in and around technology. Come and join on the for the conversation at BASEcamp 500 Carteret 5:307:30pm. 843-470-3506. www.beaufortdigital.com
Thursdays, History Tours of Fort Mitchell by the Heritage Library, 10am. $12/Adult $7/Child. 843-686-6560.
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