cover notes
The image on our cover is a self-portrait from 'This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect,' an exhibition of the rarely seen works of Aldwyth opening next month at the Coastal Discovery Museum. For more information, see our story on page 10.
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Yard Signs and Internet Memes RANTS & RAVES
I’m always fascinated by the way people express themselves in their front yards. Not necessarily through their trees and flowers and bird feeders and such –though I love that stuff – but through the signs and symbols they post throughout the year.
I’m a walking fanatic – I do about five miles every morning, typically around my own neighborhood – so I have ample opportunity to observe this phenomenon, especially during the change of seasons. With autumn on the way, the fall flags are coming out, and I’m here for it! Sure, I might be slogging through 85-degree humidity, but that festive cornucopia banner, in harvest hues of burnt orange and gold, urges me on with the promise of better days ahead.
The football flags are suddenly making the scene, as well. Mostly Carolina and Clemson, of course. They warm my heart with their all-American goodness. Every morning, I get a special kick out of a Clemson flag around the corner, featuring the iconic tiger paw on a background of stars and stripes. Go Tigers and God Bless America!
For a while, there were plenty of Ukrainian flags flying in our neighborhood, but I only see them on a couple of houses now. And both those houses have actual
Ukrainians living in them. As vibes shift, so do front yards.
I guess that makes for a decent segue into the touchy subject of political signage. Because fall is not the only season currently creeping into our yards. Election season is also upon us. All the signs are there.
Four years ago, I opined on this very topic:
“I’m old enough to remember a time in this country when politics felt more like a friendly rivalry than a death match. Seeing yard signs in the neighborhood was exciting – a reminder of our vigorous, healthy democracy – and election season was fun. In my Alabama childhood, Republicans and Democrats were kind of like ‘Bama and Auburn fans; they pulled hard for their respective teams, but at the end of the game, they shook hands, grabbed another beer, and fired up the grill together.”
I don’t know about you, but election season hasn’t felt that way to me in a long time. How I long to reclaim that feeling.
Last week, I was talking with a good friend who lives a few blocks from me. She said she really wants to put a Harris/Walz sign in her yard, but with several Trump signs on her street, she’s reticent for fear of offending her neighbors.
I get that. Oh, do I ever. And I truly
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appreciate the sentiment. But my advice to her was as follows: Put the damn sign in your yard.
I said this, not because my friend’s Trump-voting neighbors clearly aren’t worried about offending her – though there’s something to that – but because not putting that sign in her yard is a kind of self-censorship that, however well-intentioned, is ultimately not that helpful.
I didn’t always feel this way. In fact, I’ve changed my mind about yard signs since writing the aforementioned piece in 2020.
In that column, I wrote about the myriad ways social media had changed election season, how virtual reality had spilled over into our neighborhoods, making me queasy at the sight of these signs. Back then, I wrote:
“By now, most partisans have heard what folks on the ‘other team’ think of them – in no uncertain terms, ad nauseam – and I don’t see that it’s done our union any good. So, what does any of this have to do with yard signs? Well, it’s one thing to know that your virtual neighbors see you as one of the ‘bad guys’ because of your politics. It’s quite another to receive that message –in big, bold print – from your actual neighbors. In today’s America, you can be fairly certain that your yard sign feels like fightin’ words – even a slap in the face –to at least some of your neighbors, whether you mean it that way or not.”
I wish this weren’t true, but I believe it is. Possibly even more so now than in 2020.
And still, I encouraged my friend to post her campaign sign. Why? Because I don’t want to accept this state of affairs. I don’t want an America where we’re all politely refraining from expressing our beliefs. I want an America where we’re all expressing our beliefs . . . more politely.
And let’s face it – a campaign yard sign is pretty polite. It might “get in your face” a bit, but it doesn’t yell or throw things or insult you in any way.
My friend is a passionate, lifelong progressive. A true believer. Her politics are a big part of who she is. Not posting a campaign sign would be just as out of character for her as posting a campaign sign would be for me, a conflicted, cynical centrist.
I want an America where I’m free to be me, and she’s free to be she – okay, that’s bad grammar, but I like the rhyme – and we can still be good neighbors and even good friends. Where people can express themselves in their own front yards –politely – without fear of damaging relationships or being drummed out of the homeowner’s association.
(Not that we have one of those in Pigeon Point, thank goodness!)
To me, campaign signs are old school. They feel . . . normal. They harken back to the time I mentioned above, when election season was fun. Spirited but friendly. Good-natured. All-American.
A simple expression of support for your candidate is a positive thing. In a perfect world, it shouldn’t be offensive to anybody. Granted, we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a world with social media, where cruel, dehumanizing commentary proliferates and poisons our political discourse – not to mention our feelings toward one another.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. We can change the way we speak to each other – and about each other – on social media. We don’t have join a mob or a pile-on or a “discussion” that’s more like a vicious gossip session in some high school cafeteria from hell. We can disagree without disemboweling. All it takes is one person – and then another, and then another – deciding we’re fed up. Let’s start a movement! There’s a better way to do election season. I remember it.
Maybe it’s just pie-in-the-sky – or plain ol’ nostalgia – but these days I find myself longing for a world with fewer internet memes and more yard signs.
There’s one down the street that makes me smile every morning on my walk. A lovely little banner, surrounded by flowers, that reads, simply, “Welcome.”
Margaret Evans is the editor of Lowcountry Weekly. She has been writing her award winning column, Rants & Raves, for 25 years.
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Fall Festival Features Tombee and More
Tickets are on sale now for Historic Beaufort Foundation’s 50th Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens tour, Oct. 19-20, featuring homes of the National Historic Landmark District and a classic Lowcountry property, Tombee on St. Helena Island.
them to us for these tours,” said Cynthia Jenkins, HBF executive director. “To be invited to walk through these homes and gardens is a rare treat. The Sunday brunch at Tombee will be exceptional, as this was one of the Lowcountry jewels restored by Savannah preservationist Jim Williams in the 1970s.”
One of the Lowcountry’s most-anticipated annual events, this year’s Saturday tour, Oct. 19, focuses on Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District. Historic homes, beautiful gardens, tree lined streets and an historic church. Tickets for Saturday’s tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are $65 for HBF members and $75 for non-members.
Sunday’s Southern Brunch & Tour will provide a unique glimpse inside historic Tombee, one of the few surviving pre-Civil War houses remaining on any of the Beaufort Sea Islands. Tickets, which include brunch during the 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. event Oct. 20, are $200 per person for HBF members and $225 for non-members.
There is a 10 percent discount for bundling both Saturday and Sunday tours.
Tickets are available online at https:// historicbeaufort.org/. Organizers encourage early ticket purchases because these tours typically sell out, attracting visitors from across the country. All sales are final, and tours will be held rain or shine. Online ticket sales close Oct. 17 at 11:59 p.m.
“We are so fortunate each year to have owners of these magnificent properties offer
The Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens and the springtime Lafayette Soirée are the primary annual fundraisers for the foundation. Proceeds from the tours assist HBF to ensure that Beaufort’s historic and architectural legacy remains strong.
Saturday, October 19 – Tour of the Beaufort Historic District, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Saturday walking tour will lead visitors through a historic and architectural timeline dating from the late 18th century and into the late 19th century.
Saturday’s Tour highlights include the Elizabeth Hext House (Riverview), ca. 1805-25; the Elizabeth Barnwell Gough House, ca. 1800; the John A. Cuthbert House, ca. 1810; and the James Rhett House (Rhett’s Folly), ca. 1886.
Also featured will be St. Helena's Anglican Church, ca. 1817-1842; the E.A. Scheper House, ca. 1890; and the McGrath-Scheper House, ca. 1852.
The John Mark Verdier House, ca. 1804, which underwent a comprehensive exterior renovation in 2021 followed by a rare restoration in 2023 of the Federal Period door surround and entrance, will also be on the tour this year. This year’s Saturday properties are located throughout Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark district.
Sunday, October 20 – Southern Brunch & Tour at historic Tombee on St. Helena Island, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Historic Tombee, ca. 1790-1800, is the focus of the Sunday Southern Brunch & Tour. Visitors will experience a Southern brunch and an exclusive tour of one of the few surviving pre-Civil War houses remaining on any of the Beaufort Sea Islands.
Rarely open to tours, Tombee is privately owned and is an outstanding example of the Beaufort Style of architecture applied to a Federal Period residence. Constructed on a
raised tabby foundation, the two-story house was built in a T-shape with three main rooms on each floor, with a central hall.
and grounds in the mid 1970’s. Interior architectural details were carefully preserved during the restoration.
The house and grounds remained in the hands of descendants of formerly enslaved people until 1971. Well-known Savannah preservationist and antique dealer Jim Williams sensitively restored the house
Tombee was the 39th restoration completed by Williams and the first of two in Beaufort County. The house was listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Details about the home and life on the property were chronicled by author Theodore Rosengarten in his book “Tombee: Portrait of a Cotton Planter,” based on the plantation journal of Thomas B. Chaplin. Chaplin’s diary recorded events that were part of daily life and agricultural pursuits in the mid-19th century at Tombee and St. Helena Island. Births, deaths, and marriages of both white and enslaved people were recorded.
Historic Beaufort Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education foundation created to preserve, protect, and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural, and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina. For more information on the entity's mission and history, please visit historicbeaufort.org and follow them on social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
Rhett's Folly
Tombee
Barnwell Gough House
Conroy Center Hosts Roger Jones
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with novelist Roger Jones, author of The Final Victory, on Thursday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Limited seating so call 843-379-7025 to reserve.
About the Book: “What is courage? In this notable debut, Roger Jones explores the strength, resilience, compassion, and will power of a band of athletes who define courage and triumph over unspeakable odds. These twenty men and women overcome cancer to not merely win a national championship but to survive. I laughed. I cried. I was inspired. The Final Victory is an uplifting novel we all need to read.” — Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author
In a novel that fuses the riveting action of The Boys in the Boat with the emotional heft of The Fault in Our Stars, twenty men and women with cancer-ridden bodies compete in a grueling race only to discover that real victory is achieved within.
After he is diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, Tripp Avery feels like all is lost. He finds himself coaching a team of twelve men and eight women with cancer diagnoses of their own, hoping to qualify for the Mixed Masters Dragon Boat national championship and defy their prognoses. If they win, they will represent the United States at the International Dragon Boat races in Hong Kong.
But things soon get complicated, as four of his teammates struggle against their physical limitations and the psychological
weight of their conditions. In the summer heat of Chattanooga, their resolve grows thin — along with Tripp’s patience. After a devastating loss to the defending national champions, Tripp can only see the finish line, and he pushes the team even harder. Soon, the team starts to fall apart.
As members of the team collapse under the pressure and one is hospitalized, he must confront his own failings and find a way to move forward. He begins to question his motives, wondering if the win is worth the trauma and what that says about him. Despite the odds, he resolves to rally the team toward a comeback that seems impossible, if only for one final victory.
Roger Jones, businessman, philanthropist, humanitarian and avid athlete has founded numerous business and community organizations. In 1996, he started Companion Associates, Inc., one of South Carolina’s largest privately held real estate development firms. Jones has helped establish and launch a number of non-profit organizations including Reading Partners of South Carolina, Charleston Social Venture Partners, and The Charleston Paddle Club. During a 2012 trip to East Germany to receive a newly developed intensive radiation treatment for Neuroendocrine Cancer, Jones decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a writer.
The Final Victory is his first novel. He has had articles and short stories published in several local publications as well as The Writers Digest. Married for forty-seven years, he is the proud father of three children and grandfather of three grandchildren.
To learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center, please visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Hargray Donates 1,100 Backpacks and School Supplies
Hargray, a leading broadband communications provider, is helping families gear up for school by providing 1,100 free backpacks and school supplies at more than a dozen back-to-school events across Georgia and South Carolina. Supplies were selected by area teachers’ wish lists, to help ensure every child starts the school year with the tools needed for academic success.
local towns and customers. We are proud to partner with so many great schools and organizations on these back-to-school events that make such an impact.”
Hargray will be rebranding to Sparklight this fall. The company will continue its legacy of providing fast, reliable internet and neighborly local service while delivering enhanced customer self-service options and the latest technological advancements.
Hargray donates supplies at Laurel Bay back to school event
Locally, Hargray participated in Jasper County Sheriff’s Office’s Back to School Bash, the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)-South Carolina’s Back to School Jamboree, New Church of Christ – Dale’s Community Giveaway and Martin Temple CME Church’s Back2School Bash.
“The Back to School Jamboree was a huge success,” said MCCS-South Carolina Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator Courtney Smith. “Through the generosity of sponsors like Hargray, nearly 200 military families received free school supplies and other items integral to their students’ learning.”
The backpack and school supply donation is an extension of Hargray’s longtime support for students and educational institutions, which includes grants through its Charitable Giving Fund, Teacher of the Month award co-sponsorships with local radio stations and free live streaming of high school athletics.
“Hargray is committed to the communities we serve,” said Tim Kelley, Hargray Director of Southeast Regional Operations. “Beyond providing fast, reliable internet service, Hargray strives to make a difference for our
To learn more about Hargray services, careers and community involvement, visit www.Hargray.com or follow the company on its Facebook and Instagram pages.
Author Roger Jones
Habitat’s Online Auction Now Open
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s annual online silent auction is now open through 8:00pm Monday, September 30th, 2024, the day of the organization’s 27th Annual Golf Tournament at Oldfield Golf Club in Okatie. All proceeds from both the auction and tournament will go directly toward building a home for a deserving local family. The house will be named in honor of Larry Sanders, the long-time volunteer organizer of the golf tournament.
There are 29 amazing items in the auction including more than a dozen golf packages for four, “staycations” at several Lowcountry resorts, jewelry, theater tickets, boating excursions and more!
Please see the accompanying list of auction items. To bid, go https://lowcountry habitat.cbo.io and register.
Bringing Stability To Unstable Times
Instability in the world is hardly new. Going back to Bible times, for instance, for centuries foreign powers had ruled the country of Jesus’ forebears, and during his time the Romans occupied it. And yet the four Gospels show that the Master possessed a peace and serenity that he taught and shared with others. He said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27)
What was Jesus seeing that allowed him to calm a storm and walk over the waves of a large lake? What did he know that allowed him to reassure and strengthen – and heal – those around him? He once compared his teachings to a house that withstands both storm and flood because it is built on a rock. And he said that those with even a mustard seed of faith could change the world.
Jesus reassured, strengthened, and healed those around him by knowing that God, and not the world, is the source of permanent good. His teachings point to spiritual reality, the ever-present existence and universe that are the eternal expression of the one infinite, all-good God, Spirit. This universe is entirely independent of a physical concept of the universe.
As we turn away from the false evidence of the physical senses, we can begin to grasp intuitively the naturalness of infinite good and harmony. As we cultivate an understanding of and trust in this spiritual universe created by God to manifest Him, we come to see more and more its substantiality and tangibility.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry serves all of Beaufort and Jasper counties and is the only organization in these areas building new homes for residents who earn between 30% and 80% of the median income of their county.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry is part of a global non-profit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
Paid Advertorial by The Christian Science Society of Beaufort
Jesus said of the kingdom of heaven, God’s omnipresent government, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21, New King James Version). The kingdom of God within us – the consciousness of stability that God gives all of us as His children, His spiritual image and likeness –allows us to bring out stability in our lives and in the world.
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE
Christian Science reveals that discord is not only not inevitable – and this is a radical but empowering idea – but impossible, not part of the sustaining, eternal Life that is God.
Beyond the concept of life as a series of good or bad historical, physiological, or psychological events, Life is the unfolding of what was revealed to Moses as “I AM THAT I AM” (Exodus 3:14). This all-harmonious, infinite being is neither opposed nor self-divided and discordant. God is all-loving and all-powerful, and His creation reflects His all-harmonious nature. Individually and collectively we can prove this absolute truth through our compassion, stillness, trust in the supremacy of good, and efforts to help humanity progress.
I’ve had many opportunities to demonstrate the permanence and stability of good in my own life and to help to prove that stability in the life of my country. During my adult lifetime the province of Québec has held two referenda on whether to leave the rest of Canada. The margin of the “no” vote was close in each instance. But people accepted the results.
My prayer during the second referendum was to remove fear from my thought. I asked myself, “What really defines me? What gives me identity? History, language, geography?” I prayed to see more fully that I live in the kingdom of God, where all of God’s children live in harmony, respect, and peace, governed by divine Love. Although I come originally from a part of Canada that is largely English speaking, seeing myself as spiritual and God-governed has impelled me to learn French and learn about French-Canadians, and to feel and show an even greater sense of brotherhood with all my compatriots. While many political issues between Québec and the rest of Canada are ongoing, the country remains stable. I feel that this spiritual way of seeing myself and those around me has contributed to that stability.
Mary Baker Eddy lived in a tumultuous time and place. The United States Civil War, during which her husband was captured and her grown son nearly died, almost saw the violent breakup of her country. But she wrote, “I learned long ago that the world could neither deprive me of something nor give me anything . . . ” (Miscellaneous Writings 1883-1896, p. 281).
How comforting to know that the world can neither give us stability nor take it away. We have that stability now in God’s spiritual reality, and can bring that consciousness to calm, uplift, and redeem the world around us.
By Lyle Young
A Lost Art: Grammar for Writers Workshop Logan
Have you been wondering where that grammar you learned in school has gone? Have daily slang and colloquialisms wrecked your stories and articles? The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will offer a practical workshop—A Lost Art: Grammar for Writers, led by Katherine Tandy Brown and Carol Lucas—will take you back to Conjunction Junction and fill in all those memory gaps. You’ll be writing the king’s English in no time!
Open to writers of all levels of experience, this interactive workshop will be held at Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) on Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Limited to 15 participants. $45/person. Advance registration is required at https:// patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Katherine Tandy Brown: Freelance travel writer, workshop leader and writing coach for 30+ years; writing a memoir, Anne, Queen of the Wingchair, and a novel, Karma: An Equine Thriller; columnist for Lowcountry Weekly and The Lane Report.
Carol Lucas: High school English teacher for 32 years; coordinator of Service Learning Program for 10 years; author of A Breath Away: One Woman's Journey through Widowhood; weekly columnist for The Island News.
To learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center, please visit: www.patconroy literarycenter.org
Firefighters & Therapy Dogs
New 20-month calendar will benefit local charities
Rebecca Bass, a local photographer and Realtor, has partnered with Ross Vezin, the Deputy Chief of the Beaufort/Port Royal Fire department, to produce a 20-month calendar featuring firefighters and therapy dogs. The net proceeds will benefit Beaufort County Animal Services, CAPA, and the Burned Children's Fund. We believe that this will make a great holiday gift for friends and family while helping these three charities.
The calendar will cover January 2025 through August 2026. Each month features two types of local heroes—a firefighter and certified therapy dog. These photos are guaranteed to make you smile as you turn the page to the next month. The price for this limited-edition calendar is only $25. We are accepting pre-orders now, and the calendars will be available starting in October and throughout the holiday season.
To place your order and complete your holiday shopping please email Rebecca Bass at rebecca@seabassproperties.com
Carol Lucas
Katherine Tandy Brown
This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to present an exhibition of the rarely seen works of Hilton Head-based artist Aldwyth, from October 16 to March 23, 2025. The public is invited to the opening reception on October 17, from 5-7 pm. Guest Curator Mark Sloan, former director of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston, will conduct a tour of the exhibition before the reception at 4 pm.
The retrospective traces the contours of Aldwyth’s work over the years, while touching on themes that have remained consistent throughout her career. Early on, Aldwyth adopted a simple strategy, choosing to stay on the outskirts of the mainstream art world and seldom submitting her works for consideration by curators, jurors, galleries, museums, or grant panels.
Once, when applying to the South Carolina Arts Commission for a fellowship,
This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect spans nearly 70 years of her work, including early examples of photography, painting, and fiber, as well as her later bricolages and epic-scaled collages that resemble medieval manuscript pages.
Now in her late 80s, the artist who goes by the single name Aldwyth, arrived on Hilton Head Island in 1967, and has lived and worked in an octagonal house overlooking a salt marsh for decades.
“We are thrilled to present the works of Aldwyth, one of SC’s most important living artists,” said Elizabeth Greenberg, Director of Exhibitions. “Aldwyth’s unique, often sly perspective on the art world, culture, and history is reflected in works that are at once bold and meticulous, transcending categories.”
re-su-mé re-sume; 1999
Aldwyth ignored the guidelines requesting a work sample and a resumé. Instead, the rule-breaking artist submitted a work sample that was her resumé; that fellowship application was rejected. It is this contrarian attitude that has fostered Aldwyth’s creativity, while limiting mainstream recognition. The work, aptly titled, re-su-mé/re-sume, is one of more than 50 pieces featured in the exhibition.
To complement the exhibition, the museum plans to launch a community collage project on January 16, 2025. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Aldwyth’s art-making process firsthand,
using clippings provided by the artist. The aim is for the Aldwyth-inspired collage, displayed in the museum’s Sea Island Room, to grow as visitors add to it throughout the exhibition’s run.
Also, in early 2025, the museum will host a screening of Aldwyth: Fully Assembled, the 2022 PBS documentary produced by award-winning filmmaker Olympia Stone.
A fully illustrated catalogue, published by the Greenville County Museum of Art, accompanies the exhibition and is available for sale in the Museum Store.
Gallery hours are Mondays – Saturdays, 9 am – 4:30 pm, and Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm.
The exhibition comes to the Coastal Discovery Museum following successful runs at the Greenville County Museum of Art and the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh.
ABOUT THE COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is an educational and cultural organization. Its mission is to provide experiences that inspire people to care for the Lowcountry. Founded in 1985, and located on the historic Honey Horn grounds, the Museum offers exhibitions, programs, lectures, hands-on workshops, and events, covering Lowcountry history, culture, art, and the environment. For information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org
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‘Oklahoma!’ Comes to USCB
Beaufort Theatre Company brings Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic to life
This September, the Beaufort Theatre Company proudly presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical, “Oklahoma!,” at the USCB Center for the Arts. Running select days from September 14 through 22, this timeless classic will take audiences on a heartwarming journey filled with love, rivalry, and the pioneering spirit of the early 20th century.
Directed by a talented local team, this vibrant production will highlight not only the depth of the story but also the impressive talent of Beaufort’s very own. The show will feature lively choreography, colorful costumes, and a stunning set design that captures the heart of this beloved classic.
Join us as the Beaufort Theatre Company breathes new life into this enduring masterpiece, bringing together professionalcaliber performances with the energy of a local ensemble.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”
is a landmark in musical theatre, with an unforgettable score that includes the beloved songs “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and, of course, the exuberant title song, “Oklahoma!” This production promises to transport you back to the sweeping plains and charming small towns of the Oklahoma Territory.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” first premiered in 1943 and has since become one of the most cherished musicals in history, with its groundbreaking integration of story, song, and dance. The show is filled with memorable tunes, exciting dance numbers originally choreographed by Agnes de Mille, and characters that have become iconic in the world of musical theater.
ABOUT THE CAST
The production of “Oklahoma!” boasts an exceptional creative team, led by Director and Choreographer Christi Barr. Music direction is under the skill of Allison Sherwood, with Bonnie Hargrove serving as Assistant Director and Producer. Greg Rawls brings the Oklahoma Territory to life with his Set Design and Build, complemented by the artistic talents of Scenic Artist Mary Ann Ford. Assisting with the costumes is Alison Chambers.
This vibrant production showcases an ensemble of local talent from the Beaufort community. Audiences will be entertained by
standout performances from Chris Barr as Curly McLain and Kelly Hall as Laurey Williams, alongside an impressive supporting cast: Elizabeth Epstein as Aunt Eller; Elizabeth Booman as Ado Annie; Dakota Wright as Will Parker; Jonathan Green as Jud Fry; Tim Rogowski as Ali Hakim; Valencia King as Gertie Cummings; Anna Booman as Ellen; Emily Mitchell as Kate; Lauren Tillapaugh as Virginia; Kati White as Vivian; Marshall Williams as Carnes; Barry Reese as Cord Elam; Chris Jenkins as Ike; Beau Backus as Fred; Caeden White as Slim; David Barr as Mike; Liam Martin as Joe.
And the entertaining, ensemble cast: Kim Martin, Kendall Martin, Carol Miller, Louise Hodges, Peyton Brock, Christa Booman, Olivia Smith, Kay Owen, Daniel Wardlow, and Colin Kindwall.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.com) on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. Music by Richard Rogers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs. Original Choreography by Agnes de Mille.
Kelly Hall and Chris Barr as Laurey Williams and Curly McLain
Elizabeth Epstein as Aunt Eller with Chris Barr and Kelly Hall
End of the Summer Supper
Summertime is my favorite season. I agree with everyone who lives in the Lowcountry, our collective truth is that South Carolina summers are miserably hot and humid. It’s not the temperatures that I love, it’s the light. During the summer months, the sun comes up early and stays up late. Darkness is short and fleeting and the world feels happy. Most folks vacation in the summer. Schools are closed. Our work loads are often lighter, and we have more time to spend with our family and friends. Vince and I enjoyed a quiet summer at home with our 18-year-old cat, Belle. But now, the sun is beginning to come up later and go down earlier. Days and nights are cooler. Vacations are over. Schools are back in session and life is busy again. This week’s menu is perfect for a delicious weeknight supper and it features some of the last of our fresh summer vegetables. We’re blessed to have so many seasons in our lives. I imagine I’ll be writing about how much I love the fall soon. It’s all good.
RANCH MEATLOAF
1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained and finely chopped
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. The mixture will be very wet. Form meatloaf into a 9x5-inch oval on a lightly greased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes. (Beef will take a few minutes longer than turkey.) Serve with gravy. Serves 4 to 6.
COUNTRY CLUB SQUASH CASSEROLE
½ pound thick-cut bacon
2-2½ pounds yellow squash, sliced
½ large Vidalia onion, diced
1½ cups finely chopped carrots
4 cups water, to cover
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried basil
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups herbed stuffing mix
4 tablespoons butter, melted Cook bacon; drain on paper towels and set aside. Place sliced squash in a large pot. Add onion and carrots. Add water to cover the vegetables. Stir and cover. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Turn off heat. Drain vegetables in
a colander and return them to the pot. Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheese. Mix well. Spoon into a lightly greased casserole dish. Top with herbed stuffing mix. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown and warmed through. Serves 8.
By Debbi Covington
lightly browned, 55 to 60 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serves 6.
CORN PUDDING
An easy dish to prepare, this corn pudding is baked in a pan of hot water like a custard.
3 large eggs
2 cups corn kernels
¼ cup chopped onion
1½ tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream Paprika, to garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1½-quart casserole dish. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the corn, onion, sugar, salt, nutmeg, breadcrumbs, and melted butter. Add the milk and cream. Pour into the prepared casserole and place in a larger pan of boiling water. Bake until the custard is set, and the top is
The writer owns Catering by Debbi Covington and is the author of three cookbooks, Celebrate Beaufort, Celebrate Everything! and Dining Under the Carolina Moon. For more great recipes and to view her cooking demonstrations, visit and subscribe to Debbi’s YouTube channel. Debbi’s website address is www.cateringbydebbicovington.com. She may be reached at 843-525-0350 or by email at dbc@ cateringbydebbicovington.com
The Art Posse Wants You!
Can’t draw a straight line? Couldn’t color inside the lines if you tried for hours? Don’t know the difference between crayons and pastels? Perfect! We want you!
The Art Posse television show is looking for a few very, very bad artists for their next season of The Art Posse, filmed in the Lowcountry. The artists are selected based on
their lack of talent in the world of art and they’re willingness to leave behind all preconceived ideas of what makes a person a real artist. If you know of anyone that might fit that criteria, have them contact us ASAP at 843-422-6940. Last season, all art rules were thrown out the window and the group learned to have fun discovering the many different styles of art, such as Pointillism, Fauvism, Use of Pastels, Acrylics, Watercolors and Paint Pouring. In an atmosphere of crazy props, goofy models
and outrageous samples, TV show host, Danie Connolly, and cohost Tamela Maxim will be guiding artists through each episode. If you’re interested, contact us ASAP at 843-422-6940
Reiki Master Realtor
Ihave a secret to let y’all in on. All these years I’ve been posing as a holistic writer, I’ve also been a realtor. Granted, I have not been all that active in the real estate industry in the years after our daughter was born on 9/9/09. Yep, she’s about to get her learner’s permit, but I want to get back to something I’m more comfortable discussing. Eek!
As happens with anyone who becomes a first-time parent, it’s a watershed moment. Life is forever altered, as it should be. For some of us, it may take a while for the changes to set in, but set in they will.
For me, as a realtor, things did not come as easily as I would like to think fatherhood came to me. Sure, I’m likeable, thoughtful, and trustworthy, but totally not a natural salesman. I don’t possess the talent, nor the desire, to convince you that you will burst into flames if you don’t buy this piece of property, right here, right now, come hell or high water. Place yourself during the end of the financial times of free money and elevated home prices when the bubble burst. The first bubble of the millennium… The “late aughts” were a head-scratcher, even while living them. Plenty of talented people, realtors among them, were running around doing little more than burning gas. That said, one of us needed to stay home with baby Emma-Belle (EB, as we call her). The task, or rather the privilege, fell to me, the guy just burning gas.
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Not that I was unhappy with this turn of events, but it wasn’t the plethora of gushing clients and stress-free closings that I envisioned. How often is life what we envision, anyhow? Family first, so Mr. Mom status was mine, ready or not. I eventually cherished and had fun with my new life, that is, except when she was teething. I will note that, while I am an introvert, it was fascinating how the lack of adult interaction became a thing. Isolated island for the person that craves isolation . . . Regardless, it was during that era that I realized the gift that I had been given.
It goes without saying that the primary gift was time with this precious little thing we brought into this world with a bond of love. The word gift doesn’t begin to describe the miracle that was bestowed upon me. I suppose applying the term indescribable stands to reason with matters of the heart.
I am a lucky man, indeed. For I received another gift during this time. It’s almost not fair. The gift I’m referring to is the realization that if I didn’t commit to the dream I birthed while sitting on the rocks of Fripp Island twenty-two years earlier, I might never do it. Funny how a major life change crystalizes things, isn’t it?
You see, I always wanted to write — write a novel, to be specific. Sure, I dabbled sincerely here and there, namely as a restaurant and movie critic for The Greenville News. But really, I had no concept of how to write a full-length novel at twelve, nor did I have much more of an idea as a new father at thirty-four. One thing I did know, however: Not writing that novel would become a death-bed regret. I know what I know and I knew this deeply.
As many a parent realizes, caring for a little human is a full-time job. That said, I observed that I could grab ten-to-fifteenminute pockets of time. I instinctively knew not to miss the forest for the trees and didn’t get bogged down in the what ifs and how’s this gonna works. By taking the task in small chunks, I was able to complete the handwritten rough draft of a 93,000-word novel in six months. I took only two days off. One day was intentional and guilt-free. The other day, I should have remained in bed with EB and watched Star Trek when she allowed. We’ve all been there with a need for Star Trek time.
Life transitions, though, doesn’t it? It transitions whether we like it or not. Life transitions whether we embrace it, or not, whether we are ready for it, or not, whether we agree with it, or not. Transitions happen regardless of the concept of fairness. People, pets, and things transition to and from our lives. Places, too.
Now, it’s becoming apparent to me that I’m transitioning back to what I started; helping people transition from place to place. I always took pride in the fact that most of my former clients became friends. The type of friends that come to our home on Christmas eve. I’m ready for more of that.
The other day my BIC (Broker-In- Charge/ Boss Man) stated he felt his side-gig is psychologist/expectation coordinator. This struck me as odd, but when you consider that, in a manner of speaking, one can’t find the corner pins of a homesite until you meet a need. Now, that need can manifest in many different fashions depending on the weather of the situation. You can’t even get a survey, home inspection, much less, go into
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by Sutty Suddeth WHOLLY HOLISTICS
negotiations, until the needs of a buyer and seller are met, and exceeded when possible. (BTW, never fail to get a home inspection, even if it’s “as is”. Even if you’re the seller.)
While I’ve always quipped that my real estate career took a dramatic turn when I went from staging houses to saging them, there was a self-judgment of failure there. I know this doesn’t make sense, but I felt what I felt.
I believe we all know what staging a home is. Saging a home, however, is an energetic process by which a practitioner of the energetic arts makes a structure feel better, more livable, more workable, often less foreboding. Similar results, while the former is more concrete, the latter is more esoteric in nature. I say all this to say that we can sometimes be too effin’ clever with our humor, can’t we?
Honestly, I marvel at the title realtor as much as I do Reiki Master. Both are titles that are relatively easy to attain, while being laborious to maintain, much less grow into a level of proficiency while safe-guarding authenticity at every step of the way. In a sea of Reiki Masters and realtors, how does one stand out while not being swallowed up by all the bulls*** that comes one’s way, whether you’re ready or not?
Other than a clever title to canvas the multitude of layers this column sometimes requires; this is not me eschewing titles for the sake of being enigmatic. This is me asking whose worlds don’t get blended, in one way or the next? I’m suggesting it’s the resistance to said blending that causes distress in our lives. Now, sometimes certain things shouldn’t be commingled, to use a naughty real estate term. I’m not talking about improprieties. This is not a work-around of integrity. There are no short-cuts, but the journey is worth it, every step of the way.
Success is in a place only you can see. Stay the course—stay within to change the world.
The year: 1987. The setting: The Rocks of Fripp Island, SC. Sutty first answers the siren call of writing. In the years and publications since, the destination has been Divinely timed, while being Divinely unknown. A reformed Reiki Master of more than a dozen years, an emotional energetic alchemist, as well as a student in various energetic modalities. My favorite Buddha quote is, “Everything in moderation, even moderation.” Visit Home / Chris Suddeth (journoportfolio.com) for more info.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
This past summer of 90 degree weather and much more rain than we needed sure is playing havoc with my garden. And August and September are supposed to be our driest months!
Not only does the rain interrupt my dogs’ potty-training habits –they hate going out in the rain – but many of my plants are slowly succumbing to root rot.
Root rot is a condition caused by too much watering. In this case, by Mother Nature.
In Beaufort County, our soil is mostly sandy. We are constantly admonished to add organic matter to the soil to help it retain water. However, in many areas, lurking like a bandit in the woods, is a substrata of clay, about a foot or two down. Too much rain and the water collects above the dense clay, creating soil that is waterlogged.
depression created by Mother Nature or by you, in which you can make a rain garden to be filled with plants that can tolerate standing water for more than a few hours or a few days. This garden allows storm water created by heavy rains to gently seep into the soil
Most plants can tolerate wet feet for a day or two easily, but too much sustained rain can spell disaster, particularly where the water table is normally quite high.
Root rot is incurable. Some plants, however, can be saved by drastic surgery on the roots. Carefully dig up the plant and inspect the root ball. If you can find a few viable roots, prune away the dead ones and sprinkle a fungicide on the ones left. The fungicide recommended by the American Orchid Society is household cinnamon. It’s also used to prevent damping-off in your seed beds. And besides, it smells so delicious.
Before you replant it in the same hole, dig that hole a few inches deeper and add some gravel or builder’s sand to the bottom. This should help prevent any further root rot.
My 20-year-old Pindo palm which had a bumper crop last year, just fell over this spring and revealed a completely rotted out interior and root system. Eeew!
If you have an area in your yard that has standing water for days after a heavy rain and even grass won’t grow there, now is the time to think about a rain garden.
A rain garden is NOT a water garden. It is an area in your yard with about a 5 to 6
thereby avoiding storm water run-off. Storm water run-off is largely responsible for the chemical pollution of our waterways. There are many beautiful sun and shade loving plants that that can fill your rain garden, plants that are flood and drought tolerant. Bear in mind, though, that all plants, even the drought tolerant ones, need regular water until they are established.
Some of my favorites are:
Iris virginica or Blue Flag Iris is just wonderful planted in large clumps in the sunny part of the garden, accompanied in the shadier part by Iris X nada or Butterfly Iris. Butterfly Iris tends to spread generously, but it’s always welcome . . . and it’s evergreen.
Amsonia hubrectii or Blue Star is great for summer and fall interest. Its blue flowers give way in fall to a beautiful mound of bronze/gold foliage.
Baptesia or False Indigo is kind of a misnomer since it comes in several colors besides blue. This 3½ tall bushy shrub has great black seed pods, too.
Rudbecki fulgia or Black-eyed Susan, is a familiar favorite and looks great in a mass planting for a sunny area. Same for Echinecea purpera or Purple Coneflower. Both are excellent pollinators and seeds are good food sources for birds.
Asclepias or Milkweed. The only food for Monarch butterflies. Comes in many species, cultivars and colors but be sure to cut back the non-native species in October so the butterflies are not encouraged to stay here past the migrating season.
No rain garden should be without several kinds of ornamental grasses. There are too many to mention here, so look on-line. If you’re only going to plant just one, make it Muhly grass. Its wispy pink fronds in fall are just glorious!!
By Sandra Educate
Some edibles such as asparagus, strawberries, and some cane berries (blackberries, elderberries and some raspberries) are suitable for the edges of a rain garden. Try some warm season plants like peppers, eggplant and tomatoes, too.
The Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) at Clemson has some wonderful fact sheets on creating and planting a rain garden. Do check them out.
Remember to make hay while the sun shines.
And make a rain garden when it doesn’t.
Sandra Educate is active in the local Master Gardeners Association and the Beaufort Garden Club, and she produces the annual Lunch and Learn series at the Port Royal Farmers Market. She loves strange and unusual plants and hates weeds. Sandra won’t give away her age, but takes her inspiration from Thomas Jefferson, who said, "though an old man, I am but a young gardener."
Lessons in Lyrics
We were sitting outside on a balmy, summer Beaufort evening, listening to live music with our grandsons ages 3 and 6, when the guitarist asked if the boys had any requests. When they didn’t immediately reply, he offered up “Baby Shark,” as a popular possibility. They both shook their heads, slightly disgusted, and one asked for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” and the other yelled out, “Grateful Dead!” The guitarist enthusiastically complied, and the boys danced their little hearts out while the audience sang along, “A-weema-weh, a-weemaweh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh!”
No “Wheels on the Bus,” for this crew, which greatly pleases us as we hope to pass on some of our favorite music. Although, we may have gone a little overboard because the six-year-old walked up to a Spartanburg police officer this week and announced that he had shot the sheriff, but absolutely did not shoot the deputy. Luckily, the officer thought it was hilarious and we had to fess up to our daughter that we’d been blasting Eric Clapton during a recent summer vacation with them. She didn’t seem to mind too much.
Probably because she grew up with me singing the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” (totally off key, mangling the tune) every chance I got to tell her she can’t always get what she wants. Or her dad comforting his girls with Bob Marley blasting, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Instead of asking for assistance, our daughters would sing from the Beatles, “Help, I need somebody!” My youngest daughter, soon to be a new mother herself, was defined in childhood by The Troggs, “Wild Thing,” and yes, she made our hearts sing and made everything, groovy. I admit that we played a lot of Jimmy Buffet on car trips to the beach and it’s possible we are still all looking for our lost shaker of salt, even after all these years.
Obviously, there’s a plethora of more substantial values to impart than our taste in music, but one gets to pick and choose in this post parenting chapter of life. The pressure is off for the basics like manners, kindness, curiosity, faith and respect. Those are characteristics I can reinforce but am not in charge of. Which is a relief. And my grandsons already know important things like when anyone yells “Bruuuuuuuuce,” it’s time to throw it down with “Born in the U.S.A.”
By Carolyn Mason
And I appreciate the guitarist and the police officer for their indulgent responses. They both chose not to blow out a kid’s candle, letting these adorable little lights of mine, shine. Let it shine.
Which is one reason my feelings were not hurt when the littlest one, we’ve dubbed “Big Boss Man,” had enough Mimi and Pop babysitting and wailed out a plaintive melody from the Beach Boys, “I feel so broke up, I want to go home.” Of course you do little guy.
There are going to be lots of dance parties ahead and when the new baby joins the chorus, he’s going to find out that even if he doesn’t always get what he wants, he will get what he needs.
Rock on!
Carolyn Mason is a freelance writer who writes about everything from long haul trucking to how to retire gracefully. She and her husband Jeff live on Lady’s Island and have embraced the delights of the Lowcountry lifestyle.
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CLASSES & SEMINARS
FREE HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY INFOR -
MATION session and guided group meditation workshop. This free session will focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Open to the public, every 3rd Monday of the Month, at 7 pm Eastern via Zoom. Bring a friend, learn more and RSVP for Zoom Link at www.guidepathhypnosis.com or contact Chris at chris. guidepath@gmail.com
BEAUFORT COUNTY LIBRARY ONGOING PROGRAMS & CLASSES Stitch Happens, Mondays @ 1:30, Bluffton; Basic Computer Skills Class 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 11:30am, Lobeco; Dungeon & Dragons Teen Club Mondays @ 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
ART LEAGUE OF HH CLASSES & WORK-
SHOPS 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.
POTTERY CLASSES IN BEAUFORT McSweeney Clay Studio offers 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.
LOWCOUNTRY SHAGGERS Mondays - Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd. 6-9pm. Shag Lessons with Tommy & Sheri O'Brien and others. Occasional Ballroom and once a month Line Dance. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons. Open dancing after lessons. Visit www. lowcountryshaggers.com or lowcountryshaggers@aol.com
WEDNESDAYS, BEAUFORT SHAG CLUB meets evenings at AMVETS, 1831 Ribaut Rd., Port Royal from 7-9pm, and the 2nd Sat. of the month 7-10pm. Free lessons to members Sep. to June.
Visit The Beaufort Shag Club on Facebook.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW BRIDGE CLUB at the Beaufort Branch Library Wednesdays at 11am starting September 18th. The first session is for beginners new to the game, and following sessions will provide some instruction and we will learn as we play. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458 for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the military lounge at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. It is operated by a cadre of volunteers. Formerly the USO Lounge it has been renamed “Savannah Salutes,” and continues to provide a respite for travelling active duty, retired and reserve military, veterans and their families. The facility requires volunteers to keep the lounge open from 8 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. There are three shifts each day, with two volunteers on duty for each shift. Interested in volunteering? More info and application forms are available at the www.savannahsalutes.org, or call John Findeis at (912) 507-4848. The airport will provide free parking.
VETERANS FIRST THRIFT STORE is in need of volunteers. Summer hours are Thursday thru Saturday10am-4pm. Volunteer hours are very flexible! Stop in the store at 612 Robert Smalls Parkway to fill out a volunteer application or call the store at 843-2634218. Please consider helping this very worthwhile organization!!
SECOND HELPINGS seeks volunteers to crew trucks in Bluffton and Beaufort to distribute food to local charities. Offering a flexible schedule at your convenience. Email officeadmin@ secondhelpingslc.org
BEMER LONGEVITY TECHNOLOGY 10-11a Fridays via Zoom. Haven’t heard of BEMER yet? Want to grow better, not older? Have one and want to learn more about it? Come for Q&A about this longevity-enhancing medical device can enhance your health, fitness and overall well-being. Sessions are designed to support those who have their own unit but everyone is welcome. Offered by BEMER Specialist - Human & Equine, Elizabeth Bergmann. Text 410-212-1468 to get the Zoom link. Free.
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
SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY: Non-denominational meditation, silent prayer and healing group forming. All welcome. No previous meditation experience needed. Call Michael 843-489-8525
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.
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, 843310-0594 or catetaylor@frontier.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for HELP of Beaufort, 530 Charles St. Looking for committed volunteers for clothes sorting, pantry help, front desk help and Mobile Meals drivers. We are open M-F from 9:3012:30, Mobile Meals delivers to home bound seniors 5 days/week, routes takes about 30-45 mins. Email Lori at helpbeaufort@gmail.com, or call 843-5241223, or stop in and fill out an application.
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. The Fort Fremont History Center is open from 10am to 2pm Fridays, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm at Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land's End Road, St. Helena Island. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort's history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve grounds are open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more Information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact the Passive Parks Department Director, 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 (706-633-6192) 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 beauforttoastmastersclub.toastmastersclubs.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 Miss Ann. Definitely shop.
CRESCENT 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., Fridays, 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. Contact Exec. Dir. Lili Coleman, 843689-3616 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 FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER BEAUFORT, Support Groups: Caregiver - Weds., 12:30pm, Living with Alzheimer's - for those in very early stages - Mondays 1pm, Respite Programs: Social Day Program- 10am-1:45pm $40 Day Fee, Weds. & Friday. All meetings are at Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; In Home - Respite Aides available for 2 hr. minimum, $13-$26. 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 843-521-9190 or make an appointment, 1500 King St., Beaufort, free; Purple Haven Project - Educate local establishment staff to better interact with a person with Alzheimer's call 843-521-9190.
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 843-815-6616 (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 Tuesdays 9am-12pm 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
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 all Federal Holidays. Info at parrisislandmuseum.org or 843-228-2166.
CHRIST CENTERED RECOVERY MEETINGS At Praise Assembly Church Fridays for “Celebrate Recovery”, addressing life’s problems by looking to scripture. Meal at 6pm; Praise, Worship; Big Meeting. 6:30pm; Small Groups at 7pm. 800 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Info at 205-4753600 or 303-521-1891.
BEAUFORT/PORT ROYAL
Foolish Frog, 846 Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena Island. (843) 838-9300. Foolish Frog on Facebook
Luther’s Rare & Well Done, 910 Bay Street. (843) 521-1888 or Luther's on Facebook
Q on Bay, 822 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 524-7771 or www.qonbay.com
Rosie O’Gradys Irish Pub, in Beaufort Town Center. Irish American Sports Pub & Eatery. C'mon down! Rock & Roll Lunch. Monday - 25% Off Burgers; Tuesday - 25% Off Fish & Chips. Wed, Fri & Sat - Karaoke. (843) 379-7676 or Rosie's on Facebook
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 3793474 or www.saltusrivergrill.com
BLUFFTON/HILTON HEAD
Big Bamboo, Coligny Plaza. (843) 686-3443 or www.bigbamboocafe.com
Captain Woody’s, 14 Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head, 843-785-2400; 9/17 Pete Carroll, 9/13 Victor Solis, 9/14 Levi Moore, 9/19 Eric Daubert, 9/20 Pete Carroll, 9/21 Tug Boat Tradd, 9/26 Brian Bazemore, 9/27 Pete Carroll, 9/28 Tug Boat Tradd. - OR - 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton, . Wednesdays - Trivia. 9/12 Ben & Ross, 9/13 Sonny Bond, 9/19 Jevon & Andy, 9/20 & 9/26 Jay Morelock, 9/27 Phillip Cox . 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. 9/11 Lavon Stevens with saxophonist Kebbi Williams, 9/13 & 9/14 Noel Freidline & Maria Howell - You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates tribute, 9/18 Bobby Ryder, 9/20 & 9/21 Svetlana & the Delancey Five - A Night at the SpeakeasyMaking Hot Jazz Sound Cool, 9/25 Quiana Parler's Quartet, 9/27 & 9/28 Joe Alterman Trio. (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com
OUT OF TOWN
The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. 9/12 Built to Spill; Miniaturized, 9/13 Chappell Roan, 9/14
TK & the Holy Know Nothings; Dan Spencer, 9/19
LGBTLOL with River Butcher, 9/20 Metal Night with Homicyde; Metalraven; Coffin Slide, 9/21 Gimme Gimme Disco, 9/24 Old 97's; Kimmi Bitter, 9/27 The Bad Girls Club: Dante's Inverno, 9/28 Grlwood; Babe Club; Pinkie. (843) 853-2252 or www.musicfarm.com
The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston. 9/11 Tand, 9/12 Pokey LaFarge, 9/13 Cedric Burnside, 9/14 Check Your Head - Beastie Boys tribute 9/18 Schema, 9/19 & 9/20 Steeln' Peaches, 9/21 Karina Rykman, 9/22 Alejandro Escovedo, 9/24 The California Honeydrops, 9/25 Wheeland Brothers; Rockstead, 9/26 - 9/28 Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country. (843) 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. 9/20 Eddie Bush, 9/21 The Yacht Club, 9/27 A Thousand Horses. (843) 886-8596 or www.the-windjammer.com
Editors Note: Events listed here may be subject to postponement or cancellation. Please check for further information.
THEATER/FILM/DANCE
9/14, 9/15, 9/20 - 9/22, Oklahoma! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic American musical presented by the Beaufort Theatre Company at USCB Center for the Arts. 9/14, 9/20 & 9/21 at 7:30pm and 9/15 & 9/22 at 3pm. Tickets available at www. uscbcenterforthearts.com
Tues 9/24, The Philadelphia Eleven, a new documentary, will be screened at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Port Royal. This screening honors the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia ordination of the first women to the priesthood of the Episcopal church. The 90 minute screening starts at 6:30pm at 1004 11th St. in Port Royal. Free and open to the public.
GALLERIES/ART
Now - 9/12, Got Art? Fundraiser for Art League of Hilton Head. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Free public preview 9/10 – 9/12. To purchase a $100 ticket, visit https://shop.artleaguehhi.org/shop/c/p/GotArt-2024-Ticket-x83625090.htm, or call (843) 681-5060. Inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843.681.5060, www.artleaguehhi.org
Now – 9/20, A Gathering of Artists, a new show
by the Artists of Sea Pines. Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head.
Now – 10/6, ‘Imagine’ Art Quilt Exhibit at the Coastal Discovery Museum at historic Honey Horn on Hilton Head. www.coastaldiscovery.org
Now – 10/26, Frozen Moments, 50-year retrospective of Sandy Dimke’s photography at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. Opening reception Fri 9/6 from 5-8pm. 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Now – 1/14/25, ‘Timeless Treasures,’ student artwork created at Camp Conroy at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Now – 2/22/25, Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery and Oral Tradition at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, US 17, Ridgeland. www. morrisheritagecenter.org
10/16 – 3/23, This Is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect at the Coastal Discover Museum on Hilton Head. The public is invited to the opening reception on Thur 10/17, from 5-7 pm. Guest Curator Mark Sloan, former director of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, will conduct a tour of the exhibition before the reception at 4 pm. www.coastaldiscovery.org
BOOKS & WRITERS
Thur 9/12, Poet/children’s author Deirdre Garr Johns will headline Open Mic Night at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St.) from 6-7:30 pm. Open Mic will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres. The program is free to attend and will also be live-streamed on the Conroy Center’s Facebook page. Writers interested in reading from their work should contact the Conroy Center to sign up: contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org
Sat 9/14, Award-winning poet Elizabeth Robin will discuss the creation and curation of the Hilton Head Poetry Trail as a free public event at the Pat Conroy Literary Center at 2:00 pm. For more information visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Thur 9/19, Evening with novelist Roger Jones (The Final Victory) at 5 pm at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen St., Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Books available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call to reserve: 843-379-7025.
Tues 9/24, A Lost Art: Grammar for Writers. Open to writers of all levels of experience, this interactive workshop will be held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) from 6-8pm. Taught by writers Katherine Tandy Brown and Carol Lucas. Limited to 15 participants. $45/person. Advance registration is required at https://patconroyliterarycenter. eventbrite.com
9/27 & 9/28, 8th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention hosted by the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Fri 9/27 at TCL in Beaufort and Sat 9/28 at the Culinary Institute of the South at TCL in Bluffton. Featuring keynote speakers Kimberly Brock, Amanda Jones, and Rhonda McKnight, and a panel of local authors. To register, visit https://lowcountrybookclubconven-
tion2024.eventbrite.com. For a full schedule, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
MUSIC
Sun 10/20, Junwen Liang, classical pianist, will perform on Fripp Island at 5 pm. Hosted by the Fripp Island Friends of Music, now in its 40th season. For tickets and more information, visit www. frippfriendsofmusic.com
OTHER EVENTS
Now – 9/30, Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s Online Silent Auction. To see list of auction items and/or bid, visit https://lowcountryhabitat.cbo.io
Saturdays 9/14 & 9/21, 8th Annual Beaufort County Walk For Water to raise money to fight the global water crisis. 9/ 14 at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal and 9/21 at Wright Family Park in Bluffton. An estimated 1,000 walkers are expected to participate, helping raise a record $100,000 to fight the global water crisis. Registration is now open at www.walkforwater.com/beaufort For sponsorship info, call 843-906-8118.
Tues 9/17, Volunteer Open House at Coastal Discovery Museum. Adults 18 and over are invited to explore how they can contribute their time and talents to support the museum’s mission and foster community engagement. At the outdoor Pavilion, from 10:30am – noon, and again from 4:30-6pm. For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org
10/19 & 10/20, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s 50th Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens tour, featuring homes of the National Historic Landmark District and a classic Lowcountry property, Tombee on St. Helena Island. For a full schedule, tickets, and more information, visit www.historicbeaufort.org
Tuesdays, Tours of Hunting Island sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For info call the Nature Center at 843838-7437. Tours free are and park entry fees apply.
First Saturday of the Month, Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud at Port Royal Farmers Market. DAYLO students and other volunteers will read to young children between 9am and noon. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal.
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 Heritage Library, 10am. $12/Adult $7/Child. 843-686-6560.
Ongoing, Beaufort Tree Walk by the Lady’s Island Garden Club through the historic Old Point enjoying some unique and noteworthy trees. Takes about an hour and is a little over a mile, starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret Streets and ending in Waterfront Park. Booklets with a map and info about each tree available FREE at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street.
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