One of the full sized nutcrackers among the dozens to be on display throughout Beaufort from November 23 to December 11. The "It's a Nutty Christmas" public art project is spearheaded by Danie Connolly at the Beaufort Art Association. Read more about it on page 11.
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The Saturday morning before Hallow een, I opened the New York Times on line, scanned a few headlines, then popped over to my favorite section of the paper, Opinion – are you surprised? – where I encountered the following head line: “The Pelosis and a Haunted America.”
The column, written by Maureen Dowd, featured a subheading that read: “Gruesome Republicans are writing our national horror story.”
Nothing like a big bowl of hyperbole with your morning coffee.
Granted, it was Halloween weekend, so Dowd was riffing on a theme. But the rest of the column revealed “gruesome” to be an ac curate description of how Dowd – and most of her influential colleagues – view conserva tives and, more specifically, Republicans.
Next, I opened my email and found yet another appeal for money from a candidate. I get them from both parties – are you sur prised? – and this one came from a man I’d never heard of named Adam Laxalt, running for U.S. Senate in Nevada. (Nevada? Dude, I don’t even contribute to political campaigns in SC.) The email subject line read: “Good vs. Evil.” The candidate was dressed in full military garb, and proceeded to inform me that “friend, I believe our country is locked in a battle between good and evil.” I didn’t
have to read much further to know that said “evil,” in his mind, is the Democratic party.
Again with the hyperbole. Tell me how you really feel next time, Adam!
I am writing this column several days be fore the mid-term elections. By the time you read it, the elections will have passed. As of today, I have no idea how they will go. And to be honest, I am finding it difficult to care.
I know that confession will horrify a lot of you. I know from my reading – and, of course, my inbox – that to many of you, this is “the most important election in history,” that you believe “our Democracy is under assault.” And I’m not even saying you’re wrong. I’m just saying I don’t believe this election – however it goes – can possibly fix what’s broken in American politics.
And when I say our politics are broken, I don’t mean it the way Maureen Dowd or Adam Laxalt or maybe even YOU mean it. I don’t mean that one political party broke our system, and only the other political par ty can fix it. That one party is an immoral threat to democracy, while the other party is honest and good. In fact, I believe that kind of talk – that simplistic binary perspective –is largely responsible for breaking Ameri can politics.
What to do about that? I have no idea. I’ve been writing about it for years, along
with a lot of other like-minded (albeit mar ginalized) voices, and the situation’s only gotten worse. And I’m exhausted. I’m tired of trying to solve a problem that so few seem willing to look at under the hood. I’m tired of people who are smart enough to know better using language like “grue some” and “evil” to describe their political opponents, as if there are no consequences to such talk. I’m tired of educated people acting if they’re completely unfamiliar with the concept of “self-fulfilling prophecy.”
In case you’re one of those people, here’s a short tutorial, from the all-knowing Google. “Self-fulfilling prophecy, also known as inter personal expectancy effect, refers to the phe nomenon whereby a person's or a group's expectation for the behavior of another per son or group serves actually to bring about the prophesied or expected behavior.”
The self-fulfilling prophecy typically happens in five steps– again, according to Google. 1) You form expectations of your self, others, or events. 2) You express those expectations verbally or nonverbally. 3) Others adjust their behavior and communi cation to match your messages. 4) Your ex pectations become reality. 5) The confirma tion strengthens your belief.
Take it from your friendly neighborhood columnist who has been closely watching “the scene” for over two decades now. You didn’t have to be a prophet to see this com ing. And by “this,” I mean our broken Amer ican politics.
I have my own thoughts about how it started, and who’s more to blame than whom. (If you’re curious, buy me a drink next time you see me at Saltus and I might share my theory.) But at this point, it hardly matters. Both sides of our political spec trum are all in now. Quibbling about chick ens and eggs is a waste of time. Besides, the blame game is a big part of how we got here in the first place.
I get so frustrated by this insane new political landscape, mainly because I don’t believe it was inevitable. We didn’t have to end up here. Sometimes I feel like saying “I told you so,” but that’s such an ugly, prideful emotion, I try to squelch it. Besides, “I told you so” doesn’t resonate with people who can’t recognize their own complicity in any negative situation. There is a certain type of
person to whom you can repeatedly say, “you should probably stop beating your dog,” but he won’t, and when the dog finally bites him, he’ll blame the dog. And continue to beat the dog. And feel completely justi fied in beating the dog. (After all, the dog bit him!) This cycle leads nowhere good.
Anyway.
Despite the grouchiness on display here, I am not without hope. Not at all. I just don’t find it in our politics. Not anymore. Politics is necessary, and I will continue to support can didates who most align with my values, but I will no longer look to that realm for any kind of clarity, honesty, or inspiration. To those of you who still do, good luck and Godspeed. As for me, I’m looking elsewhere.
Speaking of which, I participated in the Pat Conroy Literary Festival last weekend, where I found hope in abundance! The en tire weekend was exhilarating, but on Satur day night, when a bunch of locals bravely took to the stage to tell stories from their own lives, and the Beaufort Mass Choir belt ed out the gospel with enormous joy and passion – bringing us all to our feet, and many of us to tears – I remembered who we are. Who we can be.
While fretting over a way to finish this column, I began scrolling through my Face book “memories” – Facebook is the scrap book I was always too lazy to keep – and I came across some thoughts I posted six years ago, on November 2, 2016. Perhaps they will suffice:
“I just kind of lost it at choir practice. We started working on my favorite arrange ment of "O Come, O Come, Emanuel," and this feeling just washed over me – part jubi lation, part utter relief – when I realized that Advent is coming. It IS coming, y'all. And there's nothing this election – this wretched thing – can do to stop it. ‘Rejoice, rejoice . . . Emanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.’ To those who wrestle with God (i.e. ‘Israel’), God will come. He did, and he does, and he will. And we have baseball, too.”
Join La Petite Gallerie for the Holiday Art Walk Friday November 18, 5 - 7 pm, with their signature prosecco/cider cocktails and holiday treats. The artists will be there to meet and greet, and the gallery will have a special treat, displaying new Local Landmark art! Each gallery artist will choose a Bluffton landmark to paint or collage and will show them off together on the front fence (weather permitting). It will be fun for everyone to see all the artists' different styles, each depicting one of Bluffton’s local treasures. All avail able for purchase of course!
In addition to the art by our member artists, La Petite Gallerie also has beautiful pieces by their newest jeweler, Patricia Mothershead, mosaic and wood fish by Mark Byers, clay cre ations by Nooks Pottery and Mark Taylor, garden glass sprouts in many colors, and so much more! La Petite offers gift wrapping – free, but donations appreciated, going to directly to Bluffton Self Help.
Visit La Petite Gallerie at 56 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, Adjacent to "The Store" or get more information by visiting lapetitegallerie.com
The entrance to Old Bull Tavern (or just “OBT” to locals) is rather unassuming. Located on West Street just off Bay in the heart of downtown Beaufort’s historic district, if you weren’t looking for it, you might just miss it. But that would be a shame. Because behind the modest red brick façade with the black awning and virtually no signage lies a rambling menagerie of three distinct
With exposed brick, subdued lighting, an adorned bull’s head above the bar, a British telephone booth that you pass through between dining rooms and a convivial din, the vibe of OBT is friendly and jovial—like meeting up with old friends. Which is exactly what the owners and staff are going for at this Beaufort hotspot. “We try really hard to provide a welcoming and home-like environment,” says Stacie Kayser, Old Bull Tavern’s general manager. “We want everyone who comes in to feel comfortable and part of the family.”
gastropub-y feel—something that was lacking in Beaufort at the time. He stumbled upon the building on West Avenue that housed Breakwater before they moved to their current location on Carteret Street, and decided it was the perfect spot. Some might say it was serendipity.
dining rooms, along with a cozy patio out back, a convivial bar, a community table and a comfy and welcoming seating area near the door.
Old Bull Tavern has been around since 2012, the original inspiration of Chef John Marshall. Formerly of famed Charleston restaurant, Al di La, Marshall had tired of the growing congestion of Charleston, in general, and West Ashley, specifically. After several stints in and around the Carolinas, he found his way to Beaufort and was inspired to open a small restaurant that had a hip
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Marshall opened the original OBT in the single shotgun building in September 2012. Over the next year, he befriended Oscar Salas, who had also found his way to Beaufort through the restaurant industry. Oscar was tending bar at Saltus at the time and the two had similar passions and loves of the industry, so they started talking about partnering up. As luck would have it, the two smaller buildings attached to the original restaurant, along with the patio, became available. Putting their heads—and hands—together, the pair built out, added on, and expanded the sprawling space that is today’s beloved OBT. “Our blood, sweat and tears are in that space, literally,” reflects Salas on the amount of work that went into the restaurant.
Until this past August, the restaurant was co-owned by Marshall and Salas, with Kayser helping to keep it all together. But as the 10-year anniversary approached, Marshall was ready to slow down and sold his interest in the business to Salas, while staying on as a food consultant. According to Salas, “John gets to enjoy the creative process without all the work. Sort of like eating the cake without all the calories.”
The menu has remained pretty much what Marshall started serving when he first opened—sophisticated, yet unpretentious, honest food. Think elevated pub food, with local and seasonal produce top of mind. Most of their dishes are five ingredients or less, allowing the purity of those ingredients to shine through. Often, when Chef Marshall is asked, “What kind of food do you cook?” he replies, “Food like your grandma would make. If she’s a really good cook.” To pay homage to that belief, pictures of the staff’s grandmothers hang throughout the restaurant.
OBT prides itself on its regular and loyal clientele. According to Salas, it’s the honesty of the experience that keeps the locals coming back. The old building, no television blaring, the simple and homey place settings, and, of course, the food. “There’s just a spirit and energy in what we put out there,” says Salas. “We are so humbled by our loyal customer base.”
And that sentiment carries through to so many of their regular customers, like Louise Hodges, the founder and owner of Beaufort’s favorite mosquito juice, Greenbug. “There’s no better place in town for an eclectic mix of interesting people, both locals and visitors,”
says Louise. “Between the photos of the grandmothers of employees to the everchanging words of wisdom displayed at the bar, OBT promises a memorable, enjoyable time.”
Another thing locals also agree upon is the cocktails. OBT hosts a nice specialty cocktail menu, along with wines on tap, a reserve wine list by the bottle, and an impressive beer list—both on draft and bottles, including a flight of three drafts. For the true aficionado, however, the bourbon flight, which includes Old Rip 10 Year, Van Winkle 12 Year Special and Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year (if you have to ask the cost, this may not be the in the budget), is a can’t miss.
Bar snacks are also a regular thing shared amongst regulars and newcomers, starting with their popular green eggs and ham— wasabi deviled eggs with prosciutto. Other shareable options run the gamut from rosemary cashews and mixed olives to pork belly steamed buns and house-smoked mullet spread with Ritz crackers.
Other elevated gastropub starters that are also quite shareworthy include black olive tapenade with goat cheese, escargot on grilled crostini (with garlic butter, natch!), chicken liver pâté (which has been on the menu since the beginning) and local shrimp with garlic and amontillado sherry. If you find yourself drooling already, you aren’t the only one. Mark
Shaffer, Lowcountry Weekly editor-at-large and Old Bull Tavern diehard says, “OBT filled a special niche from day one, and that’s evolved well beyond the old laid-back locals joint into a culinary destination.”
With a nod to Marshall’s love of Italian food (Al Di La was an Italian restaurant after all), OBT boasts a middle plates menu full of pastas and a curated pizza menu. We’re talking luscious carbs, like house-made tagliatelle with Bolognese, Marshall’s renowned housemade ricotta gnocchi, with shrimp, tomato sauce and basil (which is a carryover from Al Di La and also one of his OBT original dishes), and fettuccine Spoleto with pancetta, Italian sausage and lemon cream.
Popular pizzas include a classic margherita; an Alsatian, with applewood smoked bacon lardons, onions, Gruyere
and crème fraiche; the Madrileño, with Manchego, portobellos, asparagus and Iberico ham; and the Sardinian, with hot Italian sausage, goat cheese, grape tomatoes and peppadews, among others.
If you still aren’t full, OBT’s entrees are an homage to the Lowcountry (think -falloff-the-bone pork shoulder braised in milk with rosemary, garlic and onions and Lowcountry Captain chicken and andouille sausage over rice), along with an international nod (lamb shank braised in tomato sauce and red wine with black olives, rosemary and garlic—which Salas says is one of their biggest sellers, duck breast with butternut squash puree, and cottage pie) and a touch of upscale pub grub, including the OBT burger with gaufrettes and the ever-popular grilled Black Angus shoulder tenderloin with gorgonzola butter. Owner of neighboring Nevermore Books and OBT regular Lorrie Anderson, says, “My favorite is the lamb shank, or maybe the burger, or, honestly, any of the other signature dishes.”
Be sure to save room for dessert. All scratch-made, the butterscotch pudding with caramel sea salt is our don’t-miss choice, among many. An ode to one of Marshall’s f avorite family memories, the rich and buttery confection honors his British grandmother’s classic dessert puddings and his Scottish grandfather’s love of butterscotch candies. It’s no surprise that some of OBT’s regulars order dessert first.
205 West Street Port Royal, SC 29902 843-379-2855 www.oldbulltavern.com
Tuesday-Saturday starting at 5pm Bar open until 11pm Tuesday-Thursday and midnight Friday & Saturday
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. Gnocchi with
Sometimes we need to just riff until something shows up that needs to be heard. Sometimes things are presented in such a manner, giving us little alternative but to roll with it or be rolled under. Such was the case with this article. I never intended to write on this subject, you see? At least not right now. I was supposed to interview my good friend, the holistic chiropractor extraordinaire. Circumstances being what they were, it just wasn’t meant to be this time around. I look forward to seeing her soon though. That said, I decided to draw four tarot cards to get us going—to see what needed saying. Before I reveal the nature of the cards, a little bit about tarot, because that’s all I have, a little bit. It’s true, I don’t know much about tarot cards, nor do I know a bunch about nature spirits, nor do I know the names of all the archangels. I like numerology, but more as a passing interest. My daughter was born on 9/9/09, after all. Never been super into astrology. For that matter, I only know a little bit more about stones and crystals than tarot cards. Googling tarot doesn’t give you much either. Tarot is defined as playing cards used for fortune telling purposes.
This is where internal work pays off. You’re saying, “Sutty, you just said you don’t know that much about X, Y, and Z, so what can you possibly have to tell us?” I can tell you this, however. I know these listed above, and more, are just tools for Spirit to communicate
and take care of us. Merely a tool is what I equate tarot to. It matters little as to what the vehicle is. This isn’t the Autobahn or South Florida. Part of my intention here is to take some of the mystery and stigma away from such educational venues as tarot cards.
“Yeah, but Sutty, tarot cards, and the like, are the devil’s work.” Sure is, if you put that on it. No, I’m not being cute. I’m simply pointing out that such things are no different from even the most mundane. In our lives, ya get out of something what ya put on it or in it. The same way food can be turned into a weapon of self-sabotage, while also being a means of bringing friends together in fellowship.
The tarot deck I’m using contains sixty-five cards and was compiled by John Holland. He also wrote the companion guidebook. I’ll use some of his words while adding my own intuitive spin for the purposes of whom this will reach. As with any other time I write for Wholly Holistics, things come to me in a very specific way meant for a person or a group while being available for more general consumption.
So, without further ado, let’s have the cards please. Just so you know, the question, or intention I set when drawing these four cards was, “What do my readers need to hear today?” And why four cards? Why not three or five? I heard four, so there ya go. I was also told which order to pull them. I have faith it will mean something to someone.
First Card: Heartache and Loss – Pictured is an attractive, albeit mournful, looking woman gazing down. I drew it upsidedown (sometimes this matters with your interpretation). On her belly a heart while she’s standing in a cave that gives her the appearance of having angel’s wings. This card revolves around disappointment, sorrow, and separation, which can cause upheaval and distress. The painful experiences of life are just as valuable as the joyous ones. Life does have a way of pushing you forward, even though you may not always know the final destination. As you endure this period, learn not to dwell on the past, but use your strong mental control to deal with your emotions. This card could be seen as a negative or turned on its head as a catalyst. The choice is yours.
Second Card: The Waiting Game – This indicates you’ve worked hard to set things in motion within certain arenas of your life and are now waiting for the results to come to fruition. Pictured is an hour-glass with a tree and its roots shown inside. Around it is a bunch of swirls that a man is walking around. (Originally, I drew another card for this slot, but was informed it was number four and this would be number two. As it happens, the card’s number is also number two.) The number 2 is all about choice and decision. You’re no longer held prisoner by old beliefs. Those constraints have been removed. Expect the best while being open to your power of intuition. Intuition is currently at a peak for you right now. Achievement and success are assured, but don’t let it change who you are or forget what got you here. Stay on your spiritual path, for it will continue to guide you on your journey of the soul.
Third Card: The Heart Chakra – As I grew into my spiritual adulthood, I find it no accident that my favorite color, since childhood, has been green. Green is usually thought of as the color that corresponds to the Heart Chakra. I feel this card has been placed before us to remind us of the ties that bind. The Heart Chakra is smack in the middle of the traditional chakra system. It links the base, physical world to the ethereal spirit world. Without this chakra as a governor, chaos ensues. It teaches us balance. For if we don’t accept the physical, how can we compare and contrast it to the essence of where we hail from? When we learn to forgive, we learn to be in harmony with Spirit. To hell with the
by Sutty Suddeth
forgetting part that people like to put on top of the seeming nebulous art of forgiveness. REMEMBER whatever you won’t forget. It keeps you from making the same mistakes with the same a**holes. I feel the key here is anger. When we can remember certain painful and embarrassing issues without the anger, we’ve got the drop on forgiveness. Sounds like it requires bring all chakras into play, does it not? No accidents, remember.
Card Four: Memories of Love – As we enter the holiday season, are you feeling nostalgic? Is there a message in the nostalgia? What feelings, of days gone by, does it invoke? Time to ask yourself what growth opportunities nostalgia can offer.
Pictured are cupped hands placing floating tea candles in a pond with stones at the bottom. Has a person from your past stepped back in for an encore? How does it benefit your current life? Perhaps it’s just as innocent as always enjoying a movie like The Polar Express with the family. There’s growth opportunity there too. Consider that your heart and soul are asking you not to dwell in the past, but to use inspiration and joy from that time to assist you with the here and the now.
One thing I always tell my clients, be it in person, remotely, or in this unique venue, is that it matters what you think and feel these messages mean. I offer my perspective and guidance, but there’s no one size fits all. For some, a cow means food, to others it’s sacred, to yet others, they may be afraid of cattle and animals of such a size. Feel me? Well, really I need you to feel you, but you know what I mean.
Think you’re not getting communication from the other side? You don’t need someone like me to inform you. Find your tools yourself, be it tarot or other. Ask for signs, then be willing to receive them and incorporate them. That is ALL. Sutty loves ya.
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.
Do me a favor: Go to youtube.com, type in: TAKE3, Stand by Me, and listen to the trio’s captivating rendition of that Ben E. King classic song. Actually, you can just listen to any of their music, the unusual and alluring fusion of classical and popular tunes created by a vocalist/violinist, a pianist and a cellist. Lindsay Deutsch, the founder of TAKE3, said that their music is based on the following idea: “What if we combined classical music with music people actually like?” So the trio cleverly mixes music like Sweet Home Alabama, Billy Joel's She's Got a Way, Louis Armstrong’s hit What a Wonderful World, Willie Nelson’s unforgettable On the Road Again or Leonard Cohen’s immensely popular Hallelujah with Beethoven’s Moon light Sonata, Bach’s Ave Maria, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik or John Nelson’s Amazing Grace, first published in 1779.
I am sure you will actually like TAKE3’s music mixes. You will want to hear and see TAKE3 in real life. And you can—right here in Beaufort County. Fripp Island Friends of Music (FIFOM) is offering a TAKE3 concert in Fripp Island’s Community Centre on Sunday, November 13, at 5:00 pm.
Did you listen to one of the trio’s performances on YouTube? So, what do you like better, Lindsay Deutsch’s mesmerizing voice or her classically-inspired, rockinfused, alluring violin rendition; or the creative, catchy interludes by award winning pianist Jason Stroll; or the bewitching, almost romantic versions of cellist Mikala Schmitz, an avid, internationally admired performer of many different styles.
Actually, you shouldn’t just listen, you should also watch closely, because the trio’s visual performances are just as dramatic and dazzling, especially Lindsay’s intriguing body language and facial expressions. While playing the violin expertly, she dances, leaps, struts and prances, grimaces, laughs, frowns and otherwise emotes, all in the service of illustrating the music. “She played like a column of fire – her head thrown back, her body an extension of the instrument.” Thus one reviewer described her physical stage demeanor.
Lindsay made her solo orchestral debut at age 11, playing with the Clear Lake Symphony in Texas. In addition to forging a reputation as a violinist, she won (would you
believe) a gold medal in the World Junior Olympic Racquetball Championships in 1997 and was selected to the 2000 U.S Junior Olympic Racquetball Team. No wonder Lindsay is moving with such elegance and agility on stage while playing violin. At age 15, she decided to pursue a musical career. While earning her degree from the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles, where she studied with Robert Lipsett, she continued to perform with major orchestras all over North America.
She was just 20 years old when she received national attention. No, not for winning in racquetball, not for playing violin—yet. In fact, she couldn’t have played in April of 2005 because her violin was stolen out of her car—a 1742 Sanctus Seraphin violin, valued at $850,000, on loan from the Mandell Collection of Southern California. Lindsay offered a $10,000 reward, and the instrument was returned five days later.
In 2018, Lindsay began touring with Yanni, a Greek-American composer, pianist
and music producer. She was the featured violinist during his "Yanni 25 – Live at the Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour,” which also took her to Saudi Arabia and the United States. Lindsay’s movie credits include the violin sound track in the 2006 movie The Good Shepherd starring Robert de Niro. It’s not surprising to find out that
Lindsay is actively involved in outreach programs to present classical music to young audiences and revitalize classical music in general. So she will love playing for FIFOM’s Music-in-the-Schools program on Monday after the concert on Fripp. And, of course, she performs with her trio TAKE3, these days amassing a schedule of about sixty concerts a year. And amassing as many flattering reviews. Just two of these will have to suffice:
The Indian Wells Community Concert Association wrote: "Due in large part to how well they connected with our audience, our members without exception are calling this the best concert they can remember us hosting, and we go back 73 years.”
Chris Seidel from the Palm Springs Community Concert Association said: "To say TAKE3 was a hit would be an understatement to be sure. In all the years I've been associated with the Concert Association, I've never had as many compliments. They were a smashing success!"
Come and be dazzled by TAKE3 on Sunday, November 13, 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 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 info, and call or text Vanessa Peñaherrera at (704) 807-0255 for reservations.
TAKE 3 musicians Jason Stroll, Lindsay Deutsch, and Mikala SchmitzYou’ve Gotta Run” is performance sponsored by Penn Center, Inc. and is funded in part by SC Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the University of Georgia’s Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and a Mellon Foundation grant. The event is scheduled to take place in the Emory Campbell Dining Hall, Saturday, November 12th at 6:30 pm. The performance is in celebration of the life of Andrew Young and the opening of The Many Lives of Andrew Young which tells the inspiring story of this pastor, civil rights activist, congressman, UN ambassador, mayor, and philanthropist.
The performance will be presented in the context of a supper theater presentation that will include a light menu and refreshments. “You Gotta Run” includes musical pieces, poetry spoken and sung amidst a backdrop of key markers in Young’s life. The artists have a legacy of powerful work and public performances.
Kevin Simmonds is from New Orleans and has performed his music at places such as the National Black Theatre Festival, Nakano Sun Plaza (Tokyo), FOKAL (Port-au-Prince) and Southbank Centre (London). He has received commissions from the Pulitzer Cen ter, San Francisco Arts Commission, Creative Work Fund and University of South Carolina, among others. His most recent book is The Monster I am Today: Leontyne Price and a Life in Verse.
Valetta Brinson, a native soprano has performed throughout the US, the UK, Japan
and the Caribbean, specializing in opera, concert music and Negro spirituals. Among others, she has performed with the Nashville Opera Association, Mississippi Opera Association and Opera Memphis, and at venues such as Tennessee State University, Allen University, University of Miami, University of South Carolina, Georgia State, and the Memphis Black Arts Alliance. In 2004, she debuted the role of Coretta Scott King in the opera The Promise by composer John Baur. Brinson is currently Associate Professor of Music at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Celia Teasdel Johnson is a native South Carolinian who is completing a graduate degree in Performing Arts-Choral Conducting at the University of South Carolina. A frequent performer throughout South Carolina, she debuted notable productions such as Ota Benga Under My Mother’s Roof, Wisteria: Twilight Songs from the Swamp Country, and In Dis Here Skin. Johnson serves as an Adjunct
Professor of Music Appreciation at the WL Bonner Bible College in Columbia, SC.
You've Gotta Run Saturday, November 12, 2022
Emory Campbell Dining Hall 11 Penn Center Circle East
6:00pm – Catered Supper
6:30pm – Performance
7:00pm – Audience Enhancement and Meet and Greet with the Artists
Admission – $20.00 for the entire event including catered meal. New Orleans/Gullah Gumbo over Rice, Tossed Salad, French Bread, Bread Pudding, Beverage (By R & B Catering)
Has hostility and aggressive behavior become a constant? Does party loyalty now equal contempt for the opposing party? Do these attitudes so corrode inter party dialogue that finding consensus and compromise is now nearly impossible?
It might be too easy to trace the hostility back to where we get our news. After all, a significant segment of viewers turn to media outlets that deliver the news with apolitical slant built into their coverage. But while such journalism may fan the flames, it did not light the blaze of ferocious partisanship. Anger has smoldered across the political landscape for some time now.
It wasn’t always the case. For the last half of the 20th century, or at least much of it, Washington politicians, including those from the far right and far left, got along on a personal and social level. They had dinner together, even attended the weddings of one another’s children. When it came time to do the business of the nation, they often found room for compromise. Sure, not everyone agreed, but more often than not, middle ground appeared when needed and government functioned.
Is the present aggressive posturing and polarization on the political landscape irreversible? Or could a shared
spiritual reality, accepted as a commonality of unmatched importance, have a unifying effect, serving as the basis for bridge-building and maybe even extinguishing some of the anger?
With utter simplicity, the Scriptures rhetorically ask, “Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us?” (Malachi 2:10). This Old Testament promise of one Father, one creator, gets reiterated time and again in the New Testament. For example, the first two words of the Lord’s Prayer, the prayer Christ Jesus left for all humanity, are “Our Father.”
This shared spiritual parentage is a strong foundation for true bridge-building. However, there’s more to this idea, too. The one God, our one divine Father, is also the one Mind, or source of understanding. He is the one Principle, or source of harmony. This harmony of divine Principle, God, promotes a civility that once looked extinct.
Each of us – politicians and non-politicians alike – can hold to these ideas, letting the divine Mind, God, good, lead us forward rather than giving in to hostility. In this way, the embers of animosity begin to cool. The possibilities for coming together begin to warm. The pursuit of common goals grows more realistic. We begin to see more clearly that having the unity of Principle that leads to unity of purpose is normal
and natural. Ultimately, not even the most dramatic of human events has a unifying power that matches the Divine. In a single embrace He gathers us all in.
Opening our thought to this spiritual reality doesn’t require abandoning our political convictions. Rather, it opens the door for connecting links to show up where before there were none, for those of various political persuasions – and those of no political persuasion – to deepen their appreciation for whatever common ground they share.
Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, waged a decades-long campaign to bring spiritual healing to every arena of life. She wrote in her primary work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “With one Father, even God,the whole family of man would be brethren; and with one Mind and that God, or good, the brotherhood of man would consist of Love and Truth, and have unity of Principle and spiritual power which constitute divine Science” (pp. 469-470)
May humanity realize this more fully, and see anger, hostility, and aggression on the political scene begin to ebb, common ground start to surface, and better government dawn.
– Adapted from an editorial in the Christian Science Sentinel
Beaufort’s holiday season promises to be a little nuttier this year, thanks to a fun new public art project sponsored by the Beaufort Art Association.
“It’s a Nutty Christmas” will distribute 50-75 full-sized wooden nutcrackers around town, each the unique creation of a local artist. The project is being spearheaded by Danie Connolly, who recently moved to Beaufort from Kennebunkport, Maine, where a similar project had great success, raising lots of money for local charities.
“Each artist will be supplied with a 2’x6’ or 2’x4’ wooden board to paint their version of a Nutcracker,” says Conolly. “Then local businesses will ‘rent’ the Nutcrackers for $125 to display outside their storefronts for two weeks, with all the money going to charity.”
After that, the artists are free to sell their Nutcracker art at set prices: $500 for 6 footers, $400 for 4 footers.
Conolly created the project in Kennebunkport during the pandemic. “Lots of the businesses were closed,” she says. “No one knew who was open, and people were hesitant to be around others in enclosed areas.”
“Putting the Nutcrackers in front of businesses and showing that they were alive and well was a key element in helping with economic recuperating. The benefit of having a family drive around to take pictures with their favorite Nutcracker without germs was very popular in Kennebunkport. We sold so many nutcrackers that people who bought them continue to put them out and have a mini outside exhibit.”
The Nutcrackers will be on display throughout Beaufort from November 23 to December 11, during which time there will be scavenger hunts, picture-taking contests, and a competition for “best smile on a Nutcracker” judged by local dentists! All proceeds from Nutcracker rentals will go to benefit the BAA educational art fund for children.
For more information about “It’s a Nutty Christmas,” or to inquire about renting a Nutcracker, contact Danie Conolly at 207-985-8888 or Danie.connolly@yahoo.com
To call silversmith Joann Graham a “jewelry maker” seems a bit simplistic. Like an understatement, of sorts.
“I always tell people I make Wearable Art,” she says, and this phrase just about nails it. Trained at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, the Penland School of Arts & Crafts, Sawtooth School for Visual Arts, and TCL – where she learned to weld – Joann is more than a skilled craftsperson. She’s a fine artist.
These beautiful, lightweight 14-karat yellow gold chains are flat and smooth against the skin. There is no latch to break or get caught on sleeve fabric. The bracelet only comes off if the wearer decides to cut it off, which is easy.
Forever Bracelets are particularly popular with mothers and daughters, best friends, and couples – a symbol and experience of connection. Some people get them to commemorate special occasions –
arm right there on the spot! She also encourages people to host Bracelet Parties in their homes. If you’ve got a group of more than two people, she’ll show up and do her thing. Otherwise, she’s happy to host you at her studio.
To set up an appointment for a Forever Bracelet personalized fitting, call Joann Graham at 843-812-3190 or email silvermoon@islc.net
“I use a variety of techniques,” she says, when discussing her one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. “I forge, I cast, I hand fabricate, and I chase and repousse.” This is compli cated shop talk for the uninitiated. All you really need to know is that Joann is working at a very high level, and it shows in her jewelry.
She’s had gallery exhibitions all over the Southeast and won countless awards and grants. Recently, she participated in her first international exhibits, during which her artwork was showcased virtually at local galleries –one in Zurich, the other in Toronto.
Joann also teaches jewelry making here in the Lowcountry. She holds classes at the Art League of Hilton Head, Redux and the Gibbs in Charleston, and at her home studio on Dataw Island. Those home classes usually consist of 4 to 6 friends who sign up together.
“You come to my studio around 10 in the morning, and by the end of the day, you’ve created your own unique piece of jewelry,” she says.
This holiday season, Joann is introducing Beaufort to a movement that’s been embraced in larger cities across the country. She’s offering permanent bracelets, also known as Forever Bracelets.
graduations, birthdays, weddings, etc. Whatever the inspiration, they are special keepsakes that literally last forever.
“I weld the bracelet onto your wrist,” says Joann. “I don’t touch your skin. It’s a painless process and takes less than 15 minutes.” She can also do anklets, necklaces, and special orders for men.
Joann has scheduled has already held a couple of Forever Bracelet events, and has two more coming up at Mystic Blue Salon in Newpoint, on November 18th and December 8th, from 10 am to 5 pm. She’ll have bracelets for browsing and even for purchase. She can weld them onto your
1 cup cranberries, plus more for garnish 3/4-1 cup water, divided
2 ounces vodka
1-2 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
4 ounces Zevia Ginger Beer Mixer rosemary, lime slices, and cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)
In saucepan, boil cranberries in 1/2 cup water until they burst.
Smash cranberries. Boil 3-4 minutes. Keep mixture moist by adding water 1/4 cup at a time.
Let mixture cool to room temperature.
In copper mug, combine vodka, lime juice, ginger beer and smashed cranberries over ice. Serving: 1
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it’s time to start planning your dinner menu. Are you looking for a new twist on some traditional recipes? You’ve come to the right place! The menu this week features a Turkey Breast Roulade stuffed with, what else? Stuffing! Extra stuffing is baked as a side dish and everything is smothered in gravy. The roulade doesn’t leave enough drippings to make gravy from scratch so I’m sharing a pumped up version of packaged brown gravy. It’s almost as good as homemade. You know you’re gonna have to serve some sort of cranberry sauce. Mama’s Cranberry-Apple Salad is way better than the canned stuff and can be made a day before serving. Gotta have something pumpkiny, too. After eating the turkey followed by a Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie, you’ll be ready for a tryptophan-induced nap on the couch. Happy Thanksgiving, Y’all!
I used a 1½ pound package of turkey tenderloins for this recipe. Turkey tenderloins (packaged like pork tenderloins) are almost always available in the meat section of the grocery store. It’s sometimes hard to find boneless, skinless turkey breasts that aren’t frozen. There are 2 pieces of meat in a package, so when you’re pounding the turkey, just pound the two pieces together, slightly overlapping each other.
For the stuffing/dressing:
5 tablespoons butter
1¼ cups chopped Vidalia onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 (14.5-oz.) can chicken broth
1 (14-oz.) package herb-seasoned stuffing mix
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon ground sage
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery, cook until tender. Stir in minced garlic. Add chicken broth and stuffing mix. Stir to combine. Season with thyme leaves and ground sage. Mix well. Use to stuff turkey roulades. Bake any leftovers in a lightly greased baking dish, uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree oven for until heated through.
1 (1½ lb) boneless, skinless turkey breast
Salt and pepper, to taste
Ground sage, to taste
1½ to 2 cups of stuffing mixture
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Butcher’s twine
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1 medium-sized unpeeled red apple, diced
1 cup diced celery
¾ cup chopped walnuts
Dissolve gelatin in 1¼ cups boiling water. Add 1 cup cold water. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into lightly greased 9x13-inch glass dish. Chill until firm. Serves 12.
Butterfly turkey breast. Lay the butterflied breast between two large pieces of plastic wrap on a clean work surface. Use a meat mallet to slightly pound the turkey to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap and discard. Season turkey with salt, pepper and ground sage. Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the turkey leaving a ½-inch border on all sides. Be careful not to overstuff the turkey or it will be hard to roll. Starting at the shortest end of the turkey breast, roll the turkey up and over the stuffing, jellyroll style. Firmly tie up the roulade with butcher’s twine every 2 inches. Season outside of roulade with salt, pepper and ground sage. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add olive oil. When hot, add
3 cups Half & Half
2/3 cup white chocolate baking pieces
1 3 inch cinnamon stick
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
Ground Cinnamon (optional)
Whipped Cream (optional) In medium saucepan combine 1/4 of the half & half, chocolate, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Heat slowly until chocolate melts. Add remaining half & half. Stir until heated through. Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon stick.
turkey roulade, seam side down to pan. Sear on all sides until golden brown. Transfer turkey roulade to an oven cooking bag. Reserve pan drippings. (At this point, you can refrigerate the roulade until ready to bake. Before cooking, allow the roulade to sit on the counter, at room temperature, for 20 minutes.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake turkey roulade for 50 to 60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees. Let turkey rest for 10 minutes before carving into slices.
For the gravy:
2 (.87 oz.) packages brown gravy mix
Pan drippings from browning turkey roulade 2 tablespoons cabernet sauvignon, optional Prepare gravy mixes according to package directions. Stir in pan drippings and wine. Heat through. Makes 2 cups.
For the brownies:
1 (18.4 0z.) box brownie mix
Ingredients for brownies, as directed on back of box
For the ganache:
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the cheesecake layer:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup canned pumpkin
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candy sprinkles
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an
8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread in prepared pan and bake, following the 8x8-inch baking dish time frame on the back of the box. Brownies will be cake-like. Remove from oven and cool completely. While the brownies cool, make the ganache. In a microwavable bowl, heat 1/3 cup heavy cream for 45 to 60 seconds until cream is hot. Add the chocolate chips and stir until well combined. Set aside to cool. To make the cheesecake layer: beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, set aside. In another bowl, mix cream cheese with pumpkin, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt and vanilla extract. Gently fold in whipped cream. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the cooled brownies with a spatula. Pour the cooled ganache over the pumpkin layer and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with candies, if desired. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Makes 9.
Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Pour into mug(s). Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
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.cater ingbydebbicovington.com. She may be reached at 843-5250350 or by email at dbc@cateringbydebbicovington.com
In partnership with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, Grayco (136 Sea Island Parkway, Lady's Island) will host a multi-author book signing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10—part of Grayco’s annual Holiday Open House.
As part of this year's annual Holiday Open House at (136 Sea Island Parkway,
children’s holiday story, the participating local writers are: Rebecca Dwight Bruff, author of Stars of Wonder: A Christmas Children’s Adventure and Trouble the Water: A Novel; Mary Martha Greene, author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All: Southern Recipes, Sweet Remembrances, and a Little Rambunctious Behavior; Jonathan Haupt, coeditor of Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, and executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center; Bren McClain, author of
Lady's Island with books of fiction, nonfic tion, cooking and entertaining, and a
One Good Mama Bone: A Novel, winner of the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction; John Warley, author of the novels A Southern Girl and The Home Guard, and also Stand Forever, Yielding Never: The Citadel in the 21st Century; and others.
Books will be available for sale and signing. Gift wrapping is also available. Browse Grayco for special sales, refreshments, and holiday cheer throughout the evening.
Rebecca Dwight Bruff Jonathan Haupt John Warley Bren McClain Mary Martha Greene
The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is accepting applications from nonprofits in the latest round of grants from the Town of Hilton Head Island’s COVID-19 Fund. The application deadline is November 15, 2022 and the maximum amount per grant is $25,000.
These grants are part of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant program specified for COVID-19 relief.
The Hilton Head Island COVID-19 Fund was established to provide grants to nonprofit organizations serving predominantly low-to moderate-income residents of the Town. An organization applying for a Hilton Head Island COVID-19 grant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing services within the Town of Hilton Head Island, and be able to verify that the majority of the population they serve is low-to-moderate-income, based on HUD specifications.
The Hilton Head Island COVID-19 Fund advisory committee will review and recommend grants for eligible nonprofit organizations, and the grants will be approved through the process established by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Board of Directors. Applications will be reviewed and
decisions will be made no later than December 8, 2022. All funds will be disbursed no later than March 31, 2023.
Grant guidelines and a link to the grant application can be found at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s grant portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/ Home/Logon?urlkey=lowcountry
If you have questions about the grant process, please contact Debbie Cahoon, Vice President for Community Investment, at dcahoon@cf-lowcountry.org or 843-681-9100.
Since 1994, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has been connecting people, organizations and resources, and has helped build stronger communities in the Lowcountry by assisting donors in making a difference through charitable giving. With over 400 charitable funds, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. For more information, visit cf-lowcountry.org or call 843-681-9100.
Serves: 2-3
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups popped popcorn
In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, powdered sugar and cinnamon.
In small saucepan, melt butter; stir in 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar.
In large bowl, toss popcorn with cinnamon butter until well coated. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cinnamon sugar; toss to coat well.
Tips: For spicy variation, add 1 teaspoon spicy chipotle seasoning. Serve with hot chocolate.
After a cool, blustery day, it’s hard to beat a satisfying meal that provides comfort from the inside out. Better yet, turning to a filling dish that’s easy to prepare means more time cozying up with a favorite book or movie and less time in the kitchen.
Casseroles and soups are classic options for cooking up comfort at home, and these recipes lean on the reliability of classic Minute Instant White Rice and Instant Jasmine Rice. Known for its light, fluffy texture; short, easy prep; and only 5 minutes of cook time, the rice is perfect for busy families who need quick, satisfying meals.
Simply cooked then dried with nothing added, it’s one simple ingredient: rice grown in the United States, meaning whether your loved ones go gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian or anything in between, you can count on these rice varieties all comfort food season long.
If you’re looking for a filling feast, you can let your oven do the work with this Pumpkin and Spinach Layered Rice Casserole for an Italian-inspired solution. It doesn’t get much creamier than combining sweet pumpkin puree with three gooey cheeses while folding in a protein-rich egg, fresh spinach and fluffy jasmine rice makes it a truly satisfying meal.
Keep that seasonal pumpkin flavor on the menu by serving up Pumpkin Curry Turkey Soup with Rice as a simple recipe that takes only 20 minutes. With the addition of coconut milk, this rich and creamy soup is quick, comforting and tasty for a hot bite on cool, crisp nights.
2 cups Jasmine Rice
7 ounces pumpkin puree
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 ounces spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Stir in pumpkin puree, cream, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 F. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2-4 minutes, or until wilted. Let cool completely; squeeze out excess moisture. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg and spinach. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining salt and pepper.
Layer half of rice mixture in greased 8-inch square baking dish. Top with spinach mixture then top with remaining rice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining
mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
4 cups sodium-reduced turkey broth
1 can (14 ounces) pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 cups shredded, cooked turkey
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
2 cups white rice
In large saucepan, combine turkey broth, pumpkin puree, curry powder, cayenne powder, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, salt and water. Bring to boil.
Stir in turkey and coconut milk; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5-8 minutes, or until turkey is heated through.
Stir in rice; cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes until rice is tender.
It's one of my favorite things to be thankful for. I don't have to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Vince and I are blessed to be invited to a gathering of friends every year. All we have to do is show up with a side dish. In true southern fashion, the turkeys are deep-fried and everyone takes copious amounts of vegetables, salads, side dishes and desserts. In keeping with the spirit of not being responsible for the main course, I'm sharing some delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Some of the vegetables featured are still available at our local farmers' market. Please try to buy local produce whenever you can. For more great recipes, be sure to check out the Holiday Gift Guide that is featured in this issue of Lowcountry Weekly. Happy Thanksgiving!
remaining squash, onion, tomatoes, salt and pepper, bacon and cheese. Sprinkle top with 1 cup panko bread crumbs. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serves 8.
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2/3 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan Salt and pepper
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, to garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Cut cauliflower into florets. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender. Drain well. Place cooked florets in a food processor. Add butter, mustard, cream and ½ cup parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped spinach. Pour mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 or 20 minutes or until heated through. Serves 4 to 6.
4 small sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons butter, melted Salt
By Debbi Covington1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
3 to 4 yellow squash, sliced ¼-inch thick ¾ cup diced red onion
1 (10-ounce) package grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese together in a bowl. Lightly grease a square baking dish with cooking spray. (You'll be making two layers, so be sure to divide the squash, onion, tomatoes, bacon and cheese for each layer.)
Spread half of squash in prepared pan, scatter with half of the onion and half of the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Top with ½ cup of crumbled bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat with another layer of the
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch slices. Spread them out on a large baking sheet. Drizzle the potatoes with melted butter. Sprinkle them with salt. Toss well to coat and then spread them out on the pan again in a single layer, making sure that they are not touching each other. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn slices over with tongs and continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes. In the meantime, bring maple syrup to a boil in a small sauce pot. Add the pecans and bring back to a boil. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Pour the sauce over the hot sweet potatoes and serve. Serves 4 to 6.
at 843-525-0350 or by email at dbc@ cateringbydebbicovington.com.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort Lunch with Author 2022-2023 Series continues Tuesday, Nov 22 at The Belfair Clubhouse beginning at noon.
Karen Grassle will be discussing her memoir Bright Lights, Prairie Dust. Grassle is known around the world for her iconic role as “Ma” on TV’s Little House on the Prairie.
About the Book: Growing up in a loving but alcoholic home by the Pacific, Karen Grassle—the curious and optimistic little girl who would grow up to become the beloved actress from Little House on the Prairie--seeks comfort at her local Baptist church, in dance, and in friendship. Finding herself wholly at home on the stage, she pursues acting with all her heart. As a young woman, leaving lovers behind, she wins a Fulbright to study in London. There, she revels in the excellence of the theatre and the stimulating travel; only occasionally, she is baffled when brought low by a night of drinking.
Cast as "Ma," it seems she will have it all: love and acting in a big, new life. But her moods fluctuate wildly as the pressures of success increase along with her drinking. She is advocating for women when it all comes apart. In this raw, emotional memoir, Karen recounts with surprising candor and humor
how she ultimately faced her own alcoholism and found her way home.
About the Author: Karen Grassle is known around the world for her portrayal of the iconic character of “Ma” on Little House on the Prairie. Karen grew up beside the Pacific Ocean in Ventura, California.
While studying at the University of California at Berkeley, she discovered her calling and began to pursue training in acting, eventually receiving a Fulbright to study in London at the famed London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
During her years on television, Karen co-created the TV movie Battered and advocated for women’s issues. She continued to appear on television and also stood by on Broadway for Mary Tyler Moore and Lynn Redgrave. She has continued to work in major roles, spending six years at Actors Theatre of Louisville, and later, at theatres near her home in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as around the U.S. and Canada. Her most recent film is Not to Forget, a lighthearted story that revolves around the issue of dementia and family.
Join us for lunch with author Karen Grassle at Belfair Country Club on Tuesday, November 22 at 12 pm. Books will be available for purchase and the author will be signing books. Reservations must be made by November 15. Tickets are $50. The Lunch With Author series will continue on December 16, with t Mary Green The Cheese
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Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a three-part essay. Look for Parts 2 and 3 in our upcoming issues.
While planning a recent trip to France, I had the option to stay over a couple of days in Paris on the back end of the trip. I knew I wanted to figure out a way to get to Normandy, to retrace my father‘s– Beaufort’s first family court Judge Felix Greene -- route with the 82nd Airbourne. I knew Daddy was in a glider |regiment but wasn’t entirely sure which one. For some reason, I thought it was the 325th Glider infantry regiment.
I searched online and found complete rosters of the 325th, but Daddy’s name was nowhere to be seen. In frustration one night, as I was trying to go to sleep, I wasn’t so much praying to God as I was talking to Daddy in my head and said “Please just help me figure this out.” The next morning, 319th popped in my head – maybe it was buried in there from long ago, maybe he put it there, I will never know. At any rate, I got up, searched for his name and there it was. A website called “319gliderman.com”, which listed the 319th regiment with the 4 companies attached to it. There was a page for each member of the regiment, I clicked on Daddy’s picture, but nothing else was listed under his name.
At the bottom of the page was the typical “If you’d like to contact us” link, so I clicked on it and sent a brief email asking for more information about my Dad. Not an hour later, I got a response: “Your Dad is all over the company records, probably mentioned by name and his signature more than any other soldier because he was the Chief Warrant Officer for the division. It would be easier to explain your Dad’s role and the background information about the 319th in a conversation.”
After an exchange of phone numbers, I spent about an hour talking with Bill Bonnamy, whose dad was in the “A” Battery company of the 319th. He’s become the keeper of the history of the regiment and has determinedly tracked down any bit of information about as many of the men that he can find. He sent me some pictures, some of which I’d seen before, some of which I hadn’t. Some of the ones I’d seen I had no idea where they were taken, he filled in a lot of the blanks, and we’ve had an
ongoing conversation ever since. He sent me many of the daily reports – signed by my Dad –so I could trace exactly what they were doing from the time they made a very dangerous glider landing on D-day. He also sent me a book, “Battery: C. Lenton Sartain and the Airbourne G. I.’s of the 319th Glider Field Artillery”, which traces the unit from their origins at Camp Claibourne in Baton Rouge, Louisiana until the end of the war and beyond.
The Glider Artillery’s role was to land with the bigger artillery weapons that were not able to be landed in with the paratroopers, and to provide them with artillery support.
Now to figure out how to get there.
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association hosted a breakfast this year on June 6th in commemoration of D-Day and showed clips of the Movietone News collection from photographers embedded with the troops. In seeing those film clips, you wonder how any of them survived the landing, much less were able to fight once they did land. (The clips are available on-line at https://digital.library.sc.edu/collections/foxmovietone-news-the-war-years/ )
Following the program, I spoke with the presenter and curator of the Movietone news collection, Greg Wilsbacher. I told him my Dad was in the 82nd, he replied his great uncle had served in the 101st. We exchanged cards and decided we’d meet to schedule a time to
talk more. I met with him several weeks later, and took a trove of Daddy’s maps, pictures, and other information, most written after the battles to recap how many men, how much machinery and other equipment they landed in each battle. The 82nd, and my dad, had already been in the thick of it from 1943 in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy.
To say Greg was less than impressed with my “archival” abilities would be an understatement. It happened to be raining that day – not terribly hard – so the biggest thing I could find to transport the maps and other documents in was a large Krispy Kreme shopping bag that was deep and wide. Greg graciously spent about two hours with me, going through the maps and other items. He wrapped some of the things in archival tissue paper and gave me a rather large archival quality box to start storing them in.
At one point, he asked me to feel the paper of one of the maps. It felt like regular, if somewhat old and crunchy paper. “Now feel this one” he said, holding a different map. I could tell it felt different, more the consistency of a dollar bill. “That paper has more cotton in it, that would have been a map they’d have carried with them into battle, so that if it got wet it wouldn’t disintegrate as easily.” Something I would have never known.
As time got closer for the trip, I knew I wanted to hire a private guide, so that I could
spend more time at St. Mere-Eglise, the village where daddy and the 82nd landed. (St. Mere-Eglise also claims the distinction of being the first French town to be freed on D-Day.) Several friends gave me suggestions and older, pre-covid contacts, but Greg came through again and recommended Eva Ruttger. After a few e-emails back and forth and a very early morning of getting to the St. Lazare train station in Paris at 5:00 a.m., she was there to meet me at the train station in Bayeux when I arrived bright and early at 8:45 a.m.
After a quick breakfast and a little planning, we were off for the day. The first stop, along a four lane “superhighway”, as they call their Interstates, was the landing zones of the glider divisions of the 82nd. The fields were divided by the famous hedgerows, combinations of trees and shrubs, often with a ditch on either side. Normandy, being right on the western coast of Europe, is naturally very windy, and the original purpose of the hedge rows was to serve as wind breaks, and to also keep the dairy and beef cows fenced in. The Allies had aerial reconnaissance photos that showed the hedgerows, but from the air you couldn’t tell how tall they were. According to Eva, the French resistance had also warned the planners of the operation about them, but they still underestimated their height and thickness, and the problems they would cause on D-Day and breaking out from the beaches in the following days. Another problem for the glider landings was the Germans had cut trees and placed pointed poles, referred to as “Rommel’s asparagus”, after German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel. These stakes, placed in open fields to tear into the wood and canvas gliders, created an even more hazardous landing zone.
She also pointed out the flood gates contained under bridges that allowed the French to control the tides at various times of the year for agricultural purposes. The Germans put wooden poles in these to keep them open, and flooded the fields surrounding the area, in a further effort to stymie any airborne landings.
To be continued in our next issue . . .
Mary Martha Greene is a Beaufort native who has had a 45-year career in lobbying, government relations and grass roots organizing. She is also the author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All, a cookbook/food memoir published by USC Press. She divides her time between Beaufort and Columbia.
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening of poetry with visiting writers Libby Bernardin, author of House in Need of Mooring, and Jane Zenger, author of Night Bloomer, on Tuesday, November 15, at 5:00 p.m. at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.). This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Libby Bernardin lives in Georgetown and is the author of House in Need of Mooring and Stones Ripe for Sowing, both from Press 53. She has published two chapbooks and con tributed to many journals. Libby is a member of the Poetry Society of South Carolina, the North Carolina Poetry Society, and a lifetime member of the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Academy of Authors. She has taught numerous poetry workshops for Coastal Carolina’s lifelong learning program, and the Georgetown County libraries. Her poetry has been honored with recognitions from the Poetry Societies of South Carolina and North Carolina.
House in Need of Mooring pulls back the curtain on our natural surroundings and reminds the reader just what is at stake if we destroy our home. These poems further Bernardin’s reputation as a master of the startling, transformative image. They also
embody the losses, fears, sorrows, loves, and simple pleasures of life lived deeply.
Jane F. Zenger lives and writes in Cedar Creek, South Carolina. Jane studied poetry at USC with the late James Dickey and was first published in his book, From the Green Horseshoe. After education and travels took her from the Palmetto State, Jane returned to South Carolina where she supervised teachers and taught English and reading in both urban and rural South Carolina schools. In 2000, she returned to USC as the director for federal Teacher Quality Enhancement programs. After the projects ended, she worked with teachers and children in Zambia and taught college English classes in Shanxi, China. Jane’s love of travel has taken her around the world and back home to rural South Carolina. She is a passionate advocate of the Spoken Word movement in South Carolina and beyond. Her first book of poetry, Night Bloomer, was published in 2022 by Muddy Ford Press.
In Night Bloomer, Zenger tells us that she decided to write a poem or story a day for a year. It so happens that it is the "Covid Year" of 2021. Her personal quarantine is compounded by the grievous situation that her husband, Steve, is bedridden at home, unable to walk or talk, in the final stages of dementia. This thread is woven throughout the book--with intimacy, with frustration, with despair, with tenderness, with loyalty, and with joy.
Learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org or in person at 601 Bladen Street in downtown Beaufort. The Center is open for free public tours on Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m., or other times by appointment.
This month, the winning photo selected by the South Carolina Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) “Rise and Shine: What American Means To Me” Committee will be on display at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street, Beaufort. “
The photo of the Beaufort National Cem etery with Wreaths Across America along with an accompanying poem written by St. Clair will be on display through the month of November.
The DAR’s Americanism Committee’s held a one-time photo contest in July 2021 which was a chance for members to express love of country with a call-out to submit one 5x7” original unretouched color or black and white photograph by a deadline of February 15, 2022, to the State Chair of the American ism Committee. Entries could include a cap tion or a short paragraph up to 100 words. Entries were judged on interpretation of theme, creativity, and overall impression by a panel of two DAR Members and one nonDAR Member.
Sponsored by the Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter in Beaufort, SC, St. Clair was pre sented with the award certificate by Mrs. Gail LaGrone Newton, State Americanism Chair and current President of the Beaufort [SC] Chapter at the 2022 SC DAR State Conference.
“I am honored to share this photograph and companion poem display with patrons of the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, es pecially during the month of November when we set aside a day, Veterans Day, to thank our active duty and retired service members and leading up to the annual Wreaths Across America Day in Decem ber,” stated St. Clair.
Visit https://www.whitegirladvocacy.
com to learn more about St. Clair’s work.
To learn more about the Thomas Hey ward Jr. Chapter DAR visit https://www. thomasheywarddar.org/.
To learn more about the South Carolina
Society of the National Society of the DAR visit https://www.southcarolinansdar.org/.
Learn more about the Beaufort Art As sociation and Gallery at https://beaufortar tassociation.com/.
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REAL ESTATE LICENSING CLASS Weekend Real Estate Licensing class offered Jan 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; Feb 4, 5. Held at the Beaufort-Jasper Realtor Association. Time: 9am -5pm. Cost $450 to Register: www.CarolinaRealEstateAcademy.com Kim Matthews 803-460-2131
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 Caroli na 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, ball room, swing, country, or line. Singles welcome. Cash bar and light dinners available. $5 floor fee. HHICSC also teaches beginner Shag lessons Tues day nights. www.hiltonheadshagclub.com, or www.facebook.com/HHICSC
STAINED GLASS CLASSES IN BEAUFORT South ern Sky Glass Studio is forming morning and after noon 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.
POTTERY CLASSES 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. mcsween eyclaystudio.com or call 843-694-2049.
BEAUFORT ART ASSOCIATION offers classes for artists at all levels. For info visit www.beaufortar tassociation.com. or 913 Bay St.
LOWCOUNTRY SHAGGERS Mondays at the Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd. 6-9pm. Caro lina Shag Lessons with Tommy & Sheri O'Brien and others. Occasional Ballroom Dance and once a
month a Line Dance is taught. Beginners, Interme diate 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. Free lessons to members. The club is an ACSC, SOS, and the National Fastdance Association member. For info visit www.beaufortshagclub.com
11TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW A benefit for Thumbs Up Inc., a Chil dren's Educational Center. Dec. 3, 10am2pm. Habersham Mar ketplace. FREE Admis sion and fun for all ages! A $20 tax de ductible entry donation for cars, trucks & motor cycles. For info call 617-513-3938.
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 Pin ning 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 #top6entertain ment 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 Coopera tive 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 Mo bile 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.
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 compa nies 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 His tory Center at the Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land's End Road, St. Helena Island is open. Do cent-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 self-guided tour with a smart phone, visit ing 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 Com mander 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 www.beauforttoastmastersclub.org
FREE ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERANS – Veter ans, 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. Expe rience individualized treatment in a peaceful group setting. Sliding scale fee. Beaufort Acu puncture, 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 oth er volunteers to crew our trucks distributing food to local charities. Flexible schedule at your conve nience. 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, bak ing, arts and crafts, pet therapy, manicures, listen ing to stories, holding hands, etc. Provide compan ionship to the elderly who often feel lonely and unappreciated. Contact Ashlee Powers at 843592-8453 or apowers@agapehospice.com
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, emo tional 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 experi enced a loss and would like support and info asso
ciated with grief and bereavement. Corrie Van Dyke, LMSW or Marie James, MA. 843-757-9388
INTERESTED IN HEALTHY EATING? Second Helpings, of Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper coun ties, 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, 843-6893616 or execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org
BORN TO READ working for early childhood lit eracy, needs volunteers to deliver books and ma terials to new mothers at Coastal Community Hosp., HH Hosp., and BMH. Visits are from 10am – noon. More info at borntoread.org. Interested volunteers call 843-379-3350.
ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SERVICES OF 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, Par sons 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 Meth odist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; In Home - Respite Aides available for 2 hr. minimum, $12$24. Early Memory Loss: Maintain Your Brain2nd & 4th Thursday, 10-11:30am, $10/person, $15 couple, Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; Memory Screenings avail able call 843-521-9190, 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 sin cere 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. Stu dents 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 PAN TRY. Volunteer-based, non-profit provides gro ceries, clothing and basic needs items to ANY ONE 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 843-715-3583 or email sandalwood pantry@gmail.com
PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM. The legacy of the Ma rine Corps and the history of the Port Royal re gion. 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 parri sislandmuseum.com or 843-228-2166.
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Ilove November – that crisp air, late fall flowers, slanting sunlight. It even gets dark early so cocktails come earlier. When I lived in Massachusetts we had 12 inches of snow on one Thanksgiving, and I still loved November. And I am not a fan of the color brown! I like fall foods – apples, anything with pumpkin spice (sorry), chili, and stews. I also love Thanksgiving. How can you not enjoy a holiday when all you have to do is eat and watch football? No gifts to wrap, no elaborate decorations, and no huge expectations on you to make this the best Christmas ever. Just eating yummy food.
We are fortunate in this area to have some very interesting plants that come alive at this time of the year. Camellia sasanqua is one of my favorite shrubs. This Camellia blooms in the late fall and early winter. It has smaller flowers and leaves than its cousin Camellia japonica, but I love the early blooms. A variety named “Yuletide” seems to bloom quite early and although it might be done by Christmas, it brightens up the November landscape. The blossoms are bright red with yellow stamens in the center. It is worth noting that all Camellias are acid loving so you might wish to give them an occasional dose of a soil acidifier. Our Lowcountry soil tends to be on the acidic side, but Camellias tend to love more acid. The phosphorous in our soil can rob the soil of iron so if the leaves of your shrub start to look bleached out or yellow, add some iron. You have probably heard us say time and again that a soil test is a valuable tool to use. Our local Clemson Extension Office has soil test bags and you can drop your sample bags off there as well.
One of the most fun things to do this time of the year is to make a foraged arrangement. A foraged arrangement is made from things you find in your yard or in the woods. I find a suitable container and then either use a flower frog (those things with spikes in them that hold flower stems) or I use clear floral tape. I make a grid pattern across the top of the container that will hold the flower stems in place.
What to forage? Ornamental grasses have great seedpods this time of the year. Look for Muhly grass that is still pink or white.
Northern Sea Oats also has interesting seed heads that look like little fish on wire. Although it is not a native, Pampas grass feathery heads can look attractive in an
arrangement. You may find all sorts of interesting grasses growing in vacant lots or on the edges of your property.
Goldenrod may well be still in bloom. I read the other day that the native plant advocate and author of many books, Douglas Tallamy, states that the three most important things that you can plant for pollinators are Goldenrod, Asters, and Sunflowers. I have all three in my garden and I almost got fluttered to death the other day by butterflies flitting about. Goldenrod looks great in an arrangement along with Asters and Sunflowers.
Stems of berries are also wonderful for a pop of color in an arrangement. You may well have a holly bush in your yard that has red berries. I would recommend against using Yaupon Holly berries. Once inside the house, they tend to loosen from the stems and fall off making a mess.
The berries of Nandina (Sometimes called “Sacred Bamboo” or “Heavenly Bamboo”) are great for arrangements. I would not recommend planting the large variety of Nandina as it has been declared invasive in the southern states. If you do have
some, remove the berries and use them in an arrangement. They can be toxic to birds so you are doing them a favor. The newer dwarf varieties of Nandina do not have toxic berries and are not invasive and they do have lovely color in the fall so their leaves can be used.
Many of you may have Loropetulum in your yard. It is sometimes referred to as “Chinese Fringe Flower” and it comes in many varieties from quite large to dwarf. They all have bright purple leaves all year long and look great for a pop of color in fall arrangements or any time of the year for that matter. That is one of my “go to” shrubs when I need fillers in a vase.
A great shrub that florists depend upon is St. John’s Wort (Hypericum spp.) This shrub has bright yellow buttercup like flowers. The best part is the berries that can range from orange with yellow highlights to red. They last a long time after having been cut and you
By Wendy Hiltywill see them in floral arrangements in your supermarket as well as expensive florists. St. John’s Wort grows well down here in full or partial sun. Although it is used as a folk medicine and can even be found in over the counter drugs, never ingest anything in your yard without knowing what it is and any side effects. Leave medications to your doctor and pharmacist!
One last thing that is fun to do for arrangements at different times of the year is to collect interesting sticks and spray paint them. I have red and orange sticks for fall and white sticks and branches for winter interest. I also save Allium seed heads and spray paint those and use them in arrangements. They look a little like something from outer space, but what a great effect!
Enjoy November and foraging for an inexpensive way to decorate your house for Thanksgiving.
Wendy Hilty is a Master Gardener and member of the Lowcountry Master Gardeners organization. She is also a member of the Royal Horticultural Society and likes to spend her time attempting to grow an English Cottage Garden in our heat and humidity. Her Comyagardener blog won a state-wide award from Clemson University last year. Wendy firmly believes that the most important tool for a gardener is a good sense of humor.
Foolish Frog, 846 Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena Island. (843) 838-9300. thefoolishfrog.com
Luther’s Rare & Well Done, 910 Bay Street. (843) 5211888 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. September! Football is Here! Mondays & Tuesdays
F&B Nights with Discounts; Open daily at 11:30am. Best Reubens, Phillys, Fish & Chips and Now a Great Shrimp Burger. 17 Years & Counting! (843) 379-7676 or Rosie's on Facebook
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 379-3474 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. 11/9 Lavon Stevens with Quiana Parler, 11/11 & 11/12 The Mose Allison Project - John Chin Quartet with Richard Julian, 11/16 Bobby Ryder, 11/18 & 11/19 The Mark Rapp Quartet, 11/23 Lavon Stevens with Quiana Parler, 11/24 CLOSED - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!, 11/25 & 11/26 Piano 2 Piano - Salute to Jazz Piano Greats with Noel Freidline. (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. 11/9 The Hush Hush Revue - a Charleston Burlesque Show, 11/10 Local Metal Showcase with Sorrow of Silence; Wicked Love; Carbon Profits; Strike Face, 11/11 Best Night Ever - a dance party from your wildest dreams, 11/12 Noche de Verano Sin Ti, 11/13 American Authors; Jenna Desmond, 11/15 2022 City
Paper Music Awards, 11/16 Teddy Swims; CBVZ, 11/17 Big Scarr - POSTPONED to 4/28/23, 11/18 Manic Focus; Phyphr 11/19 Priscilla Block, 11/20 The Finale with Lafaye & the Fellas; MVP Band, 11/21 World Cup Screening - Senegal v. Netherlands & USA v. Wales, 11/25 World Cup Screening - Ecuador v Netherlands & USA v. England. (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 Reckoning. 11/9 Between Darkness & Light - Grateful Dead photos by Jay Blakesberg, 11/10 Haley Mae Campbell; Randall Fowler, 11/11 Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, 11/12 Duane Betts; Lucette, 11/13 SunSquabi; lespecial, 11/14 Kbong & Johnny Cosmic; Dubbest & Brendan Clemente, 11/16 Runaway Gin - Phish tribute, 11/18 The Charleston Waltz - all star 'Last Waltz' tribute, 11/19 Kendall Street Company; Underground Springhouse, 11/23 Maxwell's Silver Jammer - Beatles, 11/24 CLOSED - Happy Thanksgiving, 11/25 Machine FunkWidespread Panic tribute, 11/26 Drivin' n' Cryin'. (843) 571-4343 or www.charlestonpourhouse.com
Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. 11/11 Chewbacky Band, 11/12 Droze & the Drift, 11/17 Voice of Harold - REM tribute. (843) 886-8596 or www.thewindjammer.com
Me” Committee will be on display at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street, Beaufort,“ along with a poem written by the photographer, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair.
Now – 12/9, Amiri Gueka Farris exhibit at the FOODseum at the Culinary Institute of the South. The exhibit, at the Technical College of the Low country’s newest campus, features paintings and original works inspired by Lowcountry cuisine and Gullah culture. For more information visit www.tcl. edu/culinary-institute
Now – 12/12, Portraits & More at USCB Center for the Arts. Featuring 30-plus works by 15 South Caroli na members of the Portrait Society of America (PSA). 801 Carteret St. in Beaufort.
Now – 1/1, SOBA Christmas Bazaar, at the SOBA Gallery in Old Town Bluffton. www.sobagallery.com
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.morrisheri tagecenter.org
11/15 – 12/31, Holiday Gallery of Gifts at Art League Gallery. 10am-4pm and Sundays 12-4pm. Opening reception Wed, 11/16, 5-7pm. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-5060.
Thur 11/10, Holiday Open House Book Signing, featuring local authors Rebecca Dwight Bruff, Mary Martha Greene, Bren McClain and John Warley. From 5-7 pm at Grayco, 136 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Books available for sign ing and wrapping. In partnership with the Pat Conroy Literary Center.
Tues 11/15, Evening of Poetry, featuring Libby Bernardin (House in Need of Mooring) and Jane Zenger (Night Bloomer) at 5 pm at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St, Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Center. For more information and a schedule, visit www.penncenter.com
11/11 – 11/12, Hilton Head Oyster Festival. Food, live music, kids events, etc. For a full schedule of events, visit www.hiltonheadoysterfestival.com
Sat 11/12, The Lady’s Island Garden Club’s 2nd Annual Baked Goods and Fall Floral Arrange ments Sale. 10am-2pm, in front of Grayco Hard ware and Home at 136 Sea Island Parkway.
Sun 11/13, Beaufort Human Library, second edition. From 1 – 4pm in MacLean Hall, building 12 of the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), at 104 Reynolds Street in Beaufort. Free and open to the pub lic, the event is hosted by TCL; the nonprofit Pat Con roy Literary Center; the Beaufort County Library; Bluffton’s Storybook Shoppe; the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization chapters of Beaufort Academy, Beaufort High School, and Battery Creek High School; and volunteer community organizers. Learn more at www.facebook.com/beauforthumanli brary or www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
11/19 & 11/20, 21st Annual Homes for the Holi days. Tours will be held both days from 11am –3pm. Tickets are $45 prior to November 19; $50 on the day of the tour. Tour tickets are available now at www.beauforthomesfortheholidays.com and at local area businesses beginning in October. Loca tions include: The Chocolate Tree, Sweet Bay, Tidal Creek Haven, The Kitchen, Dataw Island Pro Shop, Markel’s (Bluffton), and Saint Peter’s Catholic Church Office. For further information visit our website or call (843)522-6503.
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 recom mended - call the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. Tours are $2 a person and park entry fees apply.
Third Thursday, TECHconnect is a monthly net working 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
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Sat 11/12, “You’ve Gotta Run,” celebrating the life of Andrew Young, performed as dinner theatre in the Emory Campbell Dining Room at Penn Center, 11 Penn Center Circle East. Supper at 6 pm; perfor mance at 6:30pm; meet and greet artists at 7pm. Tickets are $20, which includes a meal catered by R&B Catering. www.penncenter.com
Now – 11/12, CraftHiltonHead2022, Art League’s 8th Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition. Exhibit is free and open to the public. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Is land, 843-681-5060
Now – 11/18, Balance: Original Artwork by Rich ard Grant at Art League Academy. 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-5738.
Now – 11/30, Winning Photo selected by the South Carolina Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) “Rise and Shine: What American Means To
Tues 11/22, USCB Lunch with Author featuring Karen Grassle at The Belfair Clubhouse beginning at noon. Grassle will be discussing her memoir Bright Lights, Prairie Dust. Reservations must be made by 11/15. Tickets are $50. www.uscbcenterforthearts.com
11/9 & 11/11, Lowcountry Wind Symphony pres ents ‘Saluting America’s Veterans.’ 11/6, 4 pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort (open to public); 11/9, 7pm, Carolina Ball room, Dataw Island, Beaufort (DIC members and guests only); 11/11, 7pm, Magnolia Hall, Sun City (residents and guests only). For more information, visit www.lowcountrywindsymphony.com
Sun 11/13, TAKE3 will perform a concert at the Fripp Island Community Center at 5pm. Admis sion at the door is $30 for adults (credit cards ac cepted), students free. Artist reception to follow. Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com for more in formation, and call or text Vanessa Peñaherrera at (704) 807-0255 for reservations.
Now – 11/13, ‘Remembering Our Fallen’ Tribute Towers will be on display in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort. For more info visit www.patrioticproductions.org
11/10 – 11/12, Heritage Days Celebration at Penn
Thursdays, History Tours of Fort Mitchel by the Heritage Library, 10am. $12/Adult $7/Child. 843-686-6560.
