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Fathers, Sons, and The Great Santini If you’ve lived in Beaufort for a while, you’ve probably met a few celebrities. For a small town in the Deep South, we’ve had more than our fair share passing through. Because once upon a time, people made movies here. Big movies. Lots of them. That hasn’t been the case for many years now, but thanks to the widely acclaimed Beaufort International Film Festival, we still find ourselves occasionally hosting the likes of Blythe Danner, Andie MacDowell, Vanna White, and Gary Sinise… just to name a few. But there’s one celebrity who keeps coming back, again and again, and that’s Michael O’Keefe. I have a feeling he would hate the label “celebrity” – and he doesn’t really act like one – so let’s just call him a working actor who happens to be pretty well-known. I think I first met Michael O’Keefe at BIFF 2010. It’s hard to remember now, because our paths have crossed many times here in Beaufort. I know he came to the Pat Conroy at 70 Celebration, when Pat was still with us, and he also attended last year’s 10th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival. There may have been visits in between, but I’m not really sure, because we’re Facebook friends, too, so I see him there from time to time. I don’t know Michael well, but he’s always struck me as a stand-up guy. (Do people still say that? “Stand-up guy"?) Michael O’Keefe lives up north, and is quite busy making movies and TV shows – I recently binged him on Apple TV’s Your Friends and Neighbors – so I asked him, via email, why he keeps saying “yes” to invitations from little ol’ Beaufort, SC. “I owe Pat Conroy the kind of debt that can never be fully repaid,” he told me. “So, the day I say no to the Pat Conroy Literary Festival, or the Beaufort International Film Festival, will probably be the day they lay me in my grave.” He’s talking, of course, about The Great Santini, the movie he calls “the launching pad” for his 50-year career. Adapted from Pat Conroy’s novel – which was loosely based on Conroy’s own life (okay, not all that loosely) – the film revolves around Michael’s character, Ben Meechum, and his troubled relationship with his fighter pilot father, Bull, played by Robert Duvall. The story is set in Beaufort and the movie was
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Pat Conroy & Michael O'Keefe in 2010 at the Beaufort International Film Festival. O'Keefe will be in Beaufort for the 11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival, October 22-25.
filmed here in the late ‘70s. Michael says he and Pat Conroy enjoyed a fast friendship from the get-go. “From the first minute I met Pat, he and I established a kind of intimate shorthand with each other. After shaking my hand, he looked at me and said ‘where did they find you?’ And he wasn’t asking whether I was from New York or Los Angeles. He was asking both me and himself how did we connect so quickly?” That connection was forged, in part, by their similar experiences of childhood. Both were the sons of abusive alcoholic Irish-American fathers, so Michael was a natural for the role of Ben Meechum, the “Pat Conroy figure” in the movie. And Conroy wasn’t the only one to process his childhood trauma through writing. Much later, in 2009, O’Keefe, who has an MFA in creative writing, penned a book of poetry called Swimming from Under My Father. He read a few of those poems at last year’s Pat Conroy Literary Festival, and left the audience damn well gutted. Or maybe that was just me. I asked Michael if writing those poems was therapeutic for him… or maybe a way of seeking/finding forgiveness for his dad. Not exactly, he said. “I was articulating a kind of wound that my childhood engendered, and is something that I still live with today. So, it’s more a way of being in dialogue with that part of myself, and sharing it in the hopes that other people can identify.” This year’s Conroy Festival is celebrat-
ing the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Great Santini, and a big theme throughout the weekend will be fathers, sons, and their difficult relationships. Matthew Quick (The Silver Linings Playbook) will be promoting his new book Dad, Love, Me: A Memoir, which the NY Times calls, “a rare and enlightening account of childhood trauma and late-stage parental forgiveness.” Both O’Keefe and Quick will be interviewed on stage at USCB, and there will be screenings of The Great Santini and Silver Linings Playbook, each of which received a pile of Oscar nominations in its day. When I reached out to Michael O’Keefe about doing an email interview for this column, he said he’d be happy to but wouldn’t be able to get to my questions until the following week, because he had a movie premier that weekend. I told him that was fine on a Thursday evening, sent the questions on a Friday morning, and he surprised me by emailing his answers back Friday afternoon, before the premier. Told you he was a stand-up guy. While preparing those interview questions, I read up on his new movie – A Break in the Rain – and it seemed to fit right in with the Conroy Fest mini-theme of fathers and sons. I included the following question for Michael: “In A Break in the Rain you play a grieving husband and father. And in the popular Apple TV series Your Friends and Neighbors, you play the father of Jon Hamm’s character Matthew ‘Coop’ Cooper. Without giving any spoilers, I’ll just say that I think
of your character, Ron Cooper, as the ‘moral center’ of a show that desperately needs one. Do you think of your character that way? As the show’s ‘good father’?” Michael replied, “You’re spot on with the thought that my character is the ‘moral center’ of the show. The producer said as much to me, and I attempted to bring that to the part. Considering they hired an actor of such questionable moral character, I would say that I accomplished a lot. Chalk it up to research. Know what I mean?” That deadpan wit is so Michael O’Keefe. And so reminiscent of Pat Conroy. Next, I asked Michael, who came to fatherhood rather late, “How does your experience as a son inform your experience as a father? Do you ever find yourself repeating old patterns… or trying hard not to?” Michael’s response: “I became a father at the age of 57. And just about every day, I’m struck by the difference between how I relate to my son and how my father related to me. I am grateful that my son is loving, smart, vulnerable, and confident in the love I have for him. He and his mother are the loves of my life.” If you’d like to hear more from Michael O’Keefe – and I know I would – I’ll be interviewing him on stage at USCB, up close and personal, before a screening of The Great Santini, on Friday, October 23, starting at 4:30 pm. For registration and more information about the 11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival, visit www. patconroyliteraryfestival.org
Margaret Evans is the publisher and editor of Lowcountry Weekly. She has been writing her award-winning column, Rants & Raves, for more than 25 years.
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Silver Linings Galore at 11th Conroy Festival By Marly Rusoff
Why we gather here and why it matters.... It is not just the beautiful Lowcountry landscape that makes Beaufort so special. We have an astonishingly rich arts community of writers, musicians, photographers and painters, highlighted by the new King Street Arts Center, now brimming with working artists. A block away, at 601 Bladen Street, is our nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, now entering its 11th year of nurturing and inspiring students, teachers, readers and writers through the transformative power of stories. We are a cornerstone of the recent Freedman Arts District and Beaufort’s cultural renaissance. The Pat Conroy Literary festival arrives each fall with the same intention: to leave our audiences enraptured, enlightened and ultimately uplifted. This year readers, writers, students and teachers are gathering to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the publication of Pat Conroy’s debut novel, The Great Santini, with lectures, panels, author talks, parties, a Sunday brunch, and screenings of two multi-Academy Award-nominated feature films. Going against the current publishing tide of Romantasy and escape fiction, our second festival headliner, after Pat Conroy himself, is the acclaimed bestselling author Matthew Quick, who will appear briefly on Friday October 23rd to introduce the screening of the Academy Award-winning film based on his novel The Silver Linings Playbook. On Saturday at 1 pm, you may join us as we speak on his writing, families, the movies, publishing, masculinity traps and life, in a discussion of his remarkable first memoir, Dad, Love, Me. His book was written as a letter to his father as his father’s dementia was setting in; it’s a letter he knows his father will never read. I first met Matthew after he called me at the suggestion of a mutual friend. He and his wife Alicia had recently moved to Beaufort to help his mother care for his father, a troubled and angry man who had been physically and emotionally abusive to him -for much of his life. From the start, our conversations were ,wide ranging: books, (of course), other writ-
ers, my late husband, Mihai, my friendship with Pat and my dedication to his legacy through the nonprofit Conroy Center. We also discussed Matthew’s decision to leave teaching high school to write novels, but also the power of stories and myths as expressed through the work of Carl Jung, a fascination we shared. My youthful adventure as a bookstore owner in Minnesota interested Matthew. My small shop had become a gathering place for poets, bringing me into frequent contact with the late poet and author Robert Bly, whose book Iron John bravely took on issue of masculinity, and how damaged fathers so often raised damaged sons. But in the end, our conversations inevitably led back to Pat Conroy, especially The Great Santini and The Prince of Tides. Eventually Matthew revealed to me that he was under contract to write a first memoir, one that would require his delving into his deeply troubled and painful relationship with a physically and emotionally abusive father. He was worried about the emotional cost: How would his family survive this exposure? How would his publisher and readers react? I was very aware of the stakes he faced as I knew the price Pat had paid for his honesty, including lost relationships and deep depressions that arrived after nearly every book. I also shared how essential Pat’s truth telling was, not only to himself – he once wrote “the story untold could be the one that kills you” – but to his readers. Pat’s courage was repaid by the hundreds of letters he received over his long career, letters from readers who told him, “Your books saved my life.”
each of his beautiful, soul satisfying books.
But memoirs are not fiction. And the clock was ticking. He had a book to deliver to his publisher that would require him to revisit his painful past, with no promise of recovery. And day by day, his father was slipping away. But write the book he did. Dad, Love, Me, recently published, has already been widely hailed as “a masterpiece,” “lifechanging” and a “must read” by multiple important critics. Readers seem to agree, giving it five stars and calling it “deeply moving.” The magic of this book is that Matthew, with the help of an extraordinary wife, fellow author Alicia Bessette, his Jungian therapist (a man he names Zeus), and with the support of his mother and a group of male family and friends, (both dead and alive), does recover. And despite – or perhaps because of – his father’s dementia, he learns to love and to forgive his father, and ultimately to use love to save and redeem his father who, he comes to understand, was also badly wounded by his father in his childhood. How wonderful! Matthew’s memoir has arrived with a most unexpected – and remarkable – silver lining. Pat Conroy was the first writer to teach me that books can save lives. We are extremely lucky to now have Matthew Quick and his wife living here in Beaufort, watching the astonishingly beautiful clouds float by, as he dreams up and writes books that matter. I hope you will join us as we discuss Dad, Love, Me at USCB Center for the I became eager to read Matthew’s fiction Arts on Saturday, Oct 24th at 1 pm. A book and was instantly taken in by his incredible signing will follow. empathy, as expressed in his gorgeously written, truth-telling books. Matthew’s courage is vividly on display in his page-turning novels, five written for adults, four for teens. His novels deal brilliantly with many difficult thirdrail topics, from deaths in mass shootings, teenage sex and identity issues, anxiety and mental illness, badly loved children, to unfaithful partners and absent parents. Time and again, he masterfully creates totally believable but flawed or damaged characters that you will come to love – and root for – in
Matthew Quick (The Silver Linings Playbook) with his wife, fellow author Alicia Bessette. Quick will be a featured presenter at the 11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival, October 22 - 25.
wonderful Open House party at the Conroy Center where you’ll enjoy food, drink and a chance to dance or simply and clap your hands to the gospel music of The Beaufort Mass Choir. In addition, the first 100 Premier ticketholders will receive a signed copy of Ahead of Her Time, a biography of Ann Head, Pat Conroy’s teacher and first writing mentor, written by her daughter Nancy Thode. The first 50 Premier pass holders will also receive a copy of the movie tie-in edition of Matthew Quick’s novel, The Silver Linings Playbook. Tickets are now available on Eventbrite. Don’t wait until the last moment. Both movies and programs will take place at the USCB Center for the Arts, located at 805 Carteret Street in Beaufort, SC Go to www.patconroyliterarycenter. org for full programing, festival details, and to purchase tickets. Tickets for the two films will be available on site at the theater on Friday, October 23.
Consider purchasing a Premier Pass for this year’s festival! Your pass includes tickets for the two Academy Award nominated films (The Great Santini with seven nominations, including one for Michael O’Keefe, and The Silver Linings Playbook, which received eight, and a win for Best Actress for Jennfer Marly Rusoff is a cofounder of the Pat Lawrence). Also included are two days of amazing presentations by authors and Conroy Literary Center and was Pat Conspeakers, Saturday night ending with a roy's longtime friend and literary agent.
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Creatures Inspired by the Sea This fall La Petite Gallerie is featuring two sculptors, both getting their inspiration from the beautiful waters surrounding us in the Lowcountry. Sanders Black is still a fresh face at the gallery – an emerging talent whose creativity knows no bounds. His art features large resin and fiberglass sculptures of ocean creatures – beautifully painted deep sea fish, bronzed horseshoe crabs, a clown fish swimming among sea anemone, and most recently an imposing octopus that stretches 40 inches from toe to toe. Sanders is always thinking of his next piece – currently he’s working on a graceful betta fish approximately 3 feet wide. This one may be his most beautiful yet with flowing fins that bely the wire, mesh and fiberglass components. Not sure if this one will be freestanding or hanging yet, his art evolves as he works on it – using intuition and artistic license for creative and practical decisions. Wally Palmer is a veteran La Petite Gallerie rtist who has continued to delight customers with his bas relief sculptures depicting lowcountry life. His pieces are poured resin – into molds which he has lovingly carved over the years. It is a multi-step process ending with the spectacular bronze coating and patinas Wally is known for. Many of his recent reliefs are done in collaboration with his partner Denise Pope who finishes them with luminescent paints
creating yet another dimension of realism. Wally is also an artist of renown for large sculptural fountains and other freestanding pieces. The work of these artists is prominently on display this fall at the Gallerie. Please stop by to see their art as well as the latest of the four other owner/artists, plus pottery, jewelry, garden art and more. There is something for everyone in the gallery and garden!
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12th Annual Sea Island Spirit Writers Short Story Contest
Writers, Far and Wide – Here’s a chance to get paid for writing! Sea Island Spirit Writers’ critique group is again sponsoring a short story contest open to all writers 18 years old and up. The word “silence” must appear in your story of 750 words or less. Your story could net you $100 for first place, $50 for second place, or $25 for third, and publication in Lowcountry Weekly.
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Tatiana Tatum Leads Glass Mosaic Workshop at Nemours Wildlife Foundation Nemours Wildlife Foundation will host “Mosaic Workshop: Creating Unique Coasters with Glass,” led by Beaufort artist Tatiana Tatum, on Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Foundation’s property in the ACE Basin. The workshop begins with a short guided walk to gather color and pattern ideas from the surrounding landscape (weather permitting). Participants then create a set of stained glass mosaic coasters, choosing from more than 20 colors of glass. Tatum is a Beaufort-based painter whose work focuses on water and the Lowcountry landscape. She holds a BA in studio art from the University of South Carolina Beaufort and a master’s degree in chemistry. Her work is shown at Thibault Gallery in downtown Beaufort. “Nature is the ultimate enriched environment, a source of creativity and joy. When Heather of Nemours pitched this idea, where observing nature immediately ties into art making, I jumped at the opportunity,” said Tatum.
“Nature can be enjoyed and appreciated in many forms. As the Education Coordinator at Nemours, my goal is to provide opportunities for people to enjoy and appreciate nature through diverse programs. Some people may enjoy spending a morning birding or taking a stroll to observe fall blooming wildflowers, while others prefer to capture a feeling, a scene, or an animal to create artwork. I’m excited to work with Tatiana Tatum to provide this unique experience on our property” said Heather Kraus, Education & Outreach Coordinator at Nemours Wildlife Foundation. The workshop is open to adults. Cost is $60, and space is limited to 15 participants. Advance registration is required at nemourswildlifefoundation.org/event/ mosaic-workshop. About Nemours Wildlife Foundation Established in 1995, Nemours Wildlife Foundation advances natural resources conservation through research, education, and land stewardship on nearly 10,000 acres in the ACE Basin.
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Enchanting Holiday Designs to Inspire True Christmas Spirit! Walking tour of 6 exquisite homes in Islands of Beaufort, a private, waterfront community overlooking the marshes of Battery Creek - a hidden gem of the Lowcountry. Friday Candlelight Tour, November 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Candlelight Tour Tickets: $115 (Fees included. Online purchases only. Limited tickets) Saturday/Sunday Tickets: $65 in advance - $70 day of the tour (Fees included) Tickets may be purchased online at www.beauforthomesfortheholidays.com at area businesses (cash or check only) starting in October: Sweet Bay, Sassafras on Carteret, The Kitchen, Dataw Island Pro Shop, Celadon Club, Markel’s (Bluffton), and Saint Peter’s Catholic Church office.
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Jazz & More: The Magic of Nicole Henry
By Margit Resch When was the last time you floated on cloud nine? If it’s been a while, then come to the performance of singer and actress Nicole Henry, whose captivating beauty of both voice and stage presence will carry you into the stratosphere. You think I am exaggerating? Go to her website (nicolehenry.com) and look at the countless gorgeous photographs of Nicole in different sexy outfits, dynamic poses, dramatic expressions, interesting locations. And listen to her passionate, soulful voice, her music ranging from classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards and blues to heart-wrenching originals. And then come to her concert on Sunday, October 11 at 5:00 on Fripp Island, so you can see and hear all of this in real life. In cloud nine. Nicole’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary. She has bewitched audiences in twenty countries, in cities like Tokyo, Madrid, Paris, Moscow, Shanghai; at two dozen festivals; and in almost wwevery state in the US. Usually she tours the world with her quartet, but she has also been a special guest of jazz and pops orchestras and big bands. No matter what, the reviews of her performances by prestigious papers and magazines are, without fail, enthusiastic praises: “A pop-soul superwoman whose every gesture and inflection conveyed confidence and mastery. She phrases with a freewheeling sense of play that never loses sight of the subject at hand.” So wrote the New York Times. The Jazz Journal raved: “Emotionally warm, stylistically elegant, musically flawless, this is contemporary jazz singing at its very best. Recommended to those who like the real thing.” And Jazz Improv explained: “Like (Billie) Holiday, Henry can stretch a phrase like taffy and land cat-like square on the beat. Impeccable pitch and a marvelous knack to draw you in to the lyric.” Nicole grew up in a musical family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, sang in church and in school, and studied cello and ballet. She graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Communications and Theatre, and then launched a successful acting career. However, it’s singing that is really her passion, her calling. And she quickly became one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities and powerful emotional resonance.
Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her numerous accolades, such as (according to her biographical notes) the “Soul Train Award” for Best Traditional Jazz Performance, “Best New Jazz Artist” by HMV Japan, “Best Solo Musician” by her hometown Miami New Times; and she was hailed as “One of Eight Black Artists Making Waves in 2024” by Symphonic Distribution. She has enjoyed five TOP 10 CDs, including her latest album “Time to Love Again,” and numerous TOP 20 singles. She has recorded with musical legends like Kirk Whalum, Julian Lage, John Clayton and Gerald Clayton, and she performed with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, the Pasadena Pops and Michael Feinstein. In late 2019, Nicole returned to the theatrical stage and garnered praise for her role in the musical version of “The Bodyguard.” She portrayed Shug Avery in “The Color Purple, Brenda in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” and she starred in the musical “A Wonderful World,” based on the life of Louis Armstrong. Remarkably, and much to her credit, Nicole is also a champion of many non-profits, often as a member on the organization’s board, such as the Miami Children’s Initiative, National Public Radio, Feeding America, the Legal Defense Fund, ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Doctors Without Borders. We would love to see you at Nicole Henry’s concert. You might consider becoming a member of Fripp Island Friends of Music (FIFOM), an organization that has been hosting internationally acclaimed musicians to perform on Fripp for 43 years! Membership gives you access to all five season concerts, plus to the wonderful postshow reception, where you can chat with the musicians while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared fresh by Harold’s Chef Services. We are grateful for the generous sponsorship of Bill’s Liquor and Fine Wines. Your sponsorship=membership helps fund both FIFOM’s great performances and its charitable Music-in-the-Schools mission. The basic FIFOM membership, only $100, has not changed. Tickets at the door are $30. Ready to join us? Text or call Rebecca Climer at (615) 594-1552 or email her at rebecca.climer@gmail.com; and go to frippfriendsofmusic.com for more information. See you Sunday, October 11, at 5:00 pm at the Fripp Island Community Centre.
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Shifting Sands: A Call for Artists Submission Guidelines
Pritchard's Island The USCB Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the Pritchards Island Research Symposium, is officially inviting artists to submit their qualifications for an upcoming, immersive exhibition titled “Shifting Sands: The Art and Evolution of Pritchards Island.” This unique initiative blends fine art with ecological advocacy, inviting regional artists to contribute to USCB’s ongoing stewardship of Pritchards Island and its surrounding marine ecosystems. Selected artists will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a half-day guided boat trip and field day on Pritchards Island in late October. This excursion will serve as the primary inspiration for creators as they develop original artworks. The resulting exhibition will be on display from March 16 through April 22, 2027, with an official opening reception planned for Friday, March 19, 2027, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Interested artists must submit their application via email by Friday, October 16 to Bonnie Hargrove, Director for the USCB Center for the Arts, at bhargrov@uscb.edu. Submissions must include the following materials: Work Samples: 3 to 5 high-resolution digital images of recent work (minimum 300 DPI). Professional CV: A current curriculum vitae detailing artistic background and exhibition history. Biography & Artist Statement: A brief bio and a statement reflecting the artist’s interest in the project. Digital Links: Links to the artist’s professional website or relevant social media portfolios. Please Note: All exhibited work must be for sale. Artists may exhibit up to 4 Pritchards-inspired artworks. The Center for the Arts/Pritchards Island Research Foundation will retain a 30% commission on sales with the exception of one artwork which jurors will select as a contribution to the inaugural Pritchards Island Research Fund Benefit Art Auction taking place March 19, 2027 at 6:00 pm. 60% of proceeds from the sale of Auction work will be donated to the Fund, 40% to the artist. (Minimum bids will be set in collaboration between the artist and the Center for the Arts.)
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the publication of... OCTOBER 22 Welcome Party and Silent Auction 601 Bay (The Prince of Tides House), 5:30-8 pm OCTOBER 23 Truth or Dare, panel discussion USCB Auditorium, 10 am - 12 pm Silver Linings Playbook, screening USCB Auditorium 1:15 - 3:30 pm The Great Santini reception, interview with Michael O’Keefe, movie screening USBC Auditorium 4:30 - 7:30 pm
OCTOBER 24 Fiction Can Fix Things lecture Beaufort Library, 10 am - 12 pm Matthew Quick Interview & Booksigning USCB Auditorium, 3 - 4:30 pm OCTOBER 25 Brunch with Lynn Seldon Saltus River Grill 11 am - 1 pm
About the Project
Pritchards Island remains one of the region’s most vital barrier islands, serving as a living laboratory for coastal erosion, marine biology, and climate science. Through “Shifting Sands,” the USCB Center for the Arts and the Pritchards Island Research Symposium aim to bridge the gap between science and art, using visual storytelling to raise awareness about the fragile beauty and continuous evolution of South Carolina’s coastal ecosystems. w For more information about the exhibition or submission process, please contact Bonnie Hargrove at bhargrov@uscb.edu.
Learn more and register at PatConroyLiteraryCenter.org
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Finding the Rhythm of Nature: Art that Makes You Smile
'Comforting Canope'ww Finding the Rhythm of Nature: Art That Makes You Smile, featuring the work of John K. Crum, will run October 13 through November 13 at Art League Gallery. Crum’s whimsical, expressive paintings capture the magic and beauty of the coastal Lowcountry through bright colors, bold brushstrokes, layered compositions, and his signature “gently surreal landscapes.” Inspired by the Lowcountry as well as his travels, Crum blends serene realism with surreal elements and a touch of whimsy. His work explores themes of love, inner peace, nostalgia, and the human spirit, us-
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ing meaningful symbols and narrative elements to invite viewers to stop, take a closer look, and discover the story w i t h i n ea c h p a i n t i n g. “I invite you to explore my paintings up close and embark on your own magical journey,” says Crum. “Hearing viewers and collectors express how my art makes them smile and what it means to them is a source of profound satisfaction and motivation.” A graduate of The Ringling School of Art & Design, Crum has enjoyed a long career in illustration, graphic arts, book design, mural painting, and fine art. He came to Hilton Head Island from Ohio more than two decades ago and continues to draw inspiration from the distinctive landscapes and creative community of the Lowcountry. An artist reception will be held Wednesday, October 21, from 5–7pm. Crum will also present an artist demonstration on Friday, October 30, at 10:30am. The exhibit, reception, and demonstration are free and open to the public.
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Keeping Cool at Crescendo
Heat does crazy things to artists. Sometimes the only way to survive it is to hide inside an air-conditioned studio chock-full of pastels, paper, paints—and permission to think outside the proverbial box. That is exactly what happened during this scorcher of a summer. With an army of fire ants hell-bent on ringing the dinner bell at the first sight of a card-carrying artist— and mosquitoes making outdoor sketching nearly impossible—I had no choice but to retreat to a 70-degree haven. Surrounded by opera and orchestra, the studio soon reached its own boiling point— with ideas. My father was a clarinet-, saxophone-, and harmonica-loving man who lived in a time that afforded him very little opportunity to enjoy or play music. But he shared his love of a glorious note with me, and I proudly honor that gift. I decided to introduce you to the stars of the orchestra—as well as the unsung heroes behind the tunes that make us smile—all painted in my playfully juvenile style. I hope you enjoy seeing, and perhaps even hearing, music from a slightly different perspective. With my trusty, witty, and brilliant pal “Q” collaborating at a moment’s notice, we proudly present… KEEPING COOL. – Danie Connolly
Danie Connolly’s exhibit Keeping Cool will be on display at the Crescendo Kickoff Party – Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head, on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 pm. The party features Mark Rapp and the Soda City Band, local performers, local art, organizations, food and beverages.
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Mahjong Mania
My name is Debbi and I’m a Mahjong addict. I started playing in July and fell madly in love with the game. From the very first day, I was ALL in. I’ve been buying tiles, mats, racks, bags, lamps, tablecloths – you name it. If it’s Mahjong related, I’m into it. Mahjong has become such a large part of my social life that I’ve even created Mahjong-style snack foods. When you’re playing, it’s nice to have something to nibble on that doesn’t take up much table space or distract you from your Pairs, Pungs, and Kongs. Mahjong has three suits, Craks, Dots, and Bams. The Crak appetizer was easy. I made a cheese spread to serve with crackers. (Get it? Crak-ers!) Dots are round so I made canapes from phyllo tart shells. Celery looks kind of like bamboo -- I found my Bam. Mahjong Munch is no-bake and easily adaptable to your favorite cereal, nuts, and chocolates. It also tucks nicely into a Mahjong tote for a quick pick me up in between games. Jokers, Flowers, Winds, and Dragons were the inspiration for my tea recipe. Like the game of Mahjong itself, it’s all in good fun. The best part about playing Mahjong is the camaraderie. It’s a game of friendship. I’ve made so many new friends in the last few months – friends that I have more in common with than just the game. I understand that some folks have been reluctant to join in Mahjong Mania thinking that it’s too expensive. Believe me when I tell you that it’s not. I play for FREE every week, sometimes 3 or 4 days, at the Beaufort County Libraries. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned player, the environment is fun and very accepting. A good number of players are also teachers and gladly instruct anyone who wants to learn for FREE. The Port Royal Library hosts open play twice a month on Tuesdays. The St. Helena Library is our go-to spot on Thursdays. And the downtown Branch rolls out the red carpet for us on Friday and Saturday mornings. Game days are also offered at the libraries on Hilton Head Island and in Lobeco. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’ve spent more time at our local libraries playing Mahjong
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than I ever did reading books. A bunch of Mahjong clubs have popped up around town, also FREE, and welcome new members. Mahjong is a “the more, the merrier” game. I want everyone I know to have as much fun as I’m having. Join us. Yelling MAHJONG across the table when you win is pretty great, too! Please visit https://www. beaufortcountylibrary.org/ for a complete transfer to a serving plate. In a small saucelist of Mahjong open play dates and times. pan, over medium heat, mix the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and Craks with Pecan Cheese Spread mustard until sugar is dissolved. Remove I like to serve sourdough Craks with this from heat; stir in pecans. Cool slightly. delish cheese spread. Spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers. 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, Serves 6. softened 2 tablespoon grated onion Veggie Hummus Dots 1 clove garlic, chopped Cucumber rounds could easily be substi2 tablespoons butter tuted for phyllo shells to create gluten-free 1/8 cup packed brown sugar Dots. ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (1.9-ounce) package frozen phyllo tart shells ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 ounces hummus (I used jalapeno) 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans English cucumber, sliced and diced Crackers, for serving Grape tomatoes, sliced In a small bowl, combine cream cheese Kalamata olives, sliced with onion and garlic. Shape into a disc; Carrot, finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
Thaw tart shells in refrigerator according to package directions. To serve, fill each shell with a spoonful of hummus. Garnish with sliced grape tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, diced cucumbers, chopped carrots and Italian parsley leaves. Makes 15.
Pimento Cheese Bams
Shave a tiny layer off the back of your celery pieces to create a flat surface for your Bams. ½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained well Dash cayenne pepper Celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
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Dragon Flower Tea (The Joker’s Blend)
Place cheddar cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl; mix to combine. Fold in diced pimentos; season with cayenne pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Spoon cheese mixture into each piece of celery. Makes approximately 2 cups pimento cheese.
Mahjong Munch
Store Mahjong Munch in an airtight container. It will last up to a week --- IF you can keep from scarfing it all. It’s THAT good! 4 cups popcorn (I used Skinny Pop) 1 (8-ounce) package Pepperidge Farm goldfish pretzels 2 cups Crispix cereal 1 cup roasted and salted mixed nuts 1 (10-ounce) package dark chocolate chips ½ cups M&M’s (I used dark chocolate) Spread popcorn, pretzels cereal, and mixed nuts on a large baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Melt chocolate chips in microwave according to package directions; drizzle melted chips over mixture on baking sheet. Add M&Ms. Let harden for 60 minutes. Makes about 10 cups.
This is a great make ahead recipe! Refrigerate prepared tea and reheat gently over medium-low heat before serving. 8 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 1 family-sized tea bag or 4 individual tea bags 1 cup sugar 2 cups orange juice ½ cup lemon juice Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cinnamon stick and cloves and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Remove cinnamon and cloves and discard. Add tea bag to hot water and steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard tea bag. Warm tea over medium heat and add sugar; stirring constantly until dissolved. Add orange juice and lemon juice and continue stirring until tea is heated through; being careful not to boil. Serve hot. Serves 10.
The writer owns Catering by Debbi Covington and is the author of three cookbooks, Celebrate Beaufort, Celebrate Everything! and Dining Under the Carolina Moon. Debbi’s website address is www.cateringbydebbicovington.com. She may be reached at 843-525-0350 or by email at debbicovington@gmail.com.
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Fever Dreams We’ve all had fever dreams. You wake up with sweaty sheets all twisted up and Keith Sweat is no where to be found, if you know what I mean. If you don’t, read in between the lines. I need you to keep up. You need you to keep up… My query is: What if said fever dreams last longer than long-haul COVID? What if they’re the result of a grievous injury to the body, mind, or Spirit? If these half-waking dreams leave you more wrung out than you can explain due to OD levels of Nyquil, you’re not alone. What if these dreams were fun? Doubtful, but what if they seemed pleasurable? Even worse when you pick at these seams, unraveling happens unevenly and in an untimely fashion. For the purpose of this column, it matters not whether the wound was self-inflicted, fantasy, or otherwise. We spend far too much time in analysis… What if said dreams present a pathway forward to wholeness? They could, if one allows it. Maybe I should say they should… What if we’re never NOT whole?
The reason I bring up the wholeness aspect is because of a fallacy in the holistic health space. Easy killer, I’m not casting any stones. I bought into it too. If we go with the notion that we’re all appendages of God, Source, Omega, Buddha etcetera, then how could we never not be whole? Hmmm… Exactly! All these chakra alignments and so forth are just bulls***? No, not really. When you know what you know and feel what you feel, that can’t be discounted. Then what? I posit it’s the notion that you’ve got to align chakras, check the moon, check in with ancestors, clear past lives, have the proper stone in your pocket, sage, close negative portals, open positive portals, etcetera, before we can proceed—before we can have success. That’s the fever dream, if you will. Oh, like if you step on a crack, you break your mother’s back? Yes, exactly. Do you feel the Okay, simmer down, Sutty! We get superstition? the point. If ifs were a fifth, we’d all be drunk. “Enjoy it more,” I heard from a passed relative recently. Speaking of past anDo you get the point? I’m not sure cestors… Enjoy what? I suppose that’s up to that I do, but okay. It’s all about walking one you, but I took it to mean, even the trials. another home…
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Life is a cocktail of fulfillment, disappointment, regret, anticipation, elation, disillusionment, and everything in between, all day every day, and twice on Sundays. We’re still not convinced that you hear what you hear, Sutty. Are we still on that? Does the Source of said messages matter? Perhaps, but if there’s truth and healing, then I say it doesn’t. “Trust your feelings, Luke.” Anyway, fair enough. What I hear is for me, it’s only that I have an ability to articulate and a platform to share it on. My hope, as always, is that by sharing my insights, I help others realize their own insights. In my process of lending credence to something of the esoteric nature, I find it enlightening and enforcing that the aforementioned relative was not my favorite at all. He’s not the first from that dysfunctional side of the family on that side of the veil that I’ve had a helping hand from either. I actually find it more instructive that I didn’t like this uncle, as they’re several other relatives I’d rather hear from. You know, the ones that you hope are waiting for you when you yourself cross the rainbow bridge—the ones you think of often or daily. What if I did hear from my favorite past loved ones more often? Would I get stuck in the ethers? God knows I’ve had that issue
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throughout my life to one degree or the next. All that said, if it makes you feel any better, we can attribute such “insights” to fever dreams. Who’s to say, right? And what difference does it make anyway? I think what matters is if we ask ourselves if something can exist, but still be part of an undiscovered country, ripe with promise. Before the 1500’s, the term, “believe in” meant to adore something or someone. Hmm, wonder why that was changed. Ponder the difference in the “modernized” version of believe. Why buy the lie? You wanna go from toeing the line, to making someone’s day before it even gets started. Only in your dreams, right? Really? Do the bunnies boil down to the missing link of emotional intelligence? EI is as lacking as CS. That’s common sense, isn’t it? Perhaps a better way to put it is when we gain and improve on the underrated sense of when the tail is wagging the dog. Even if this notion sounds aspirational, ASPIRE before you expire. There’s the Havana Syndrome of it all. For those of you that don’t buy into any conspiracy theories, count your lucky stars. For those of you that do, Google this mysterious ailment that is not officially recognized by the medical community.
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Gardening Tips for Fall & Winter
Plan Early fall is the time to order bulbs and seeds for fall planting. Plan for winter interest. Trees and shrubs with interesting pods or berries can be brought inside for great arrangements but leave some for the critters. Plant Woody trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall for better success when establishing or transplanting. Whether they are containerized or bare root, planting in cooler temperatures is best, because the plants are not losing moisture as much as they would in summer. Roots develop over the winter and are ready in the spring to take up moisture and nutrients needed for spring growth. Most of the summer garden can be replanted in August and September. (See Planting Chart). The first frost can average around November 15th but is often later in December here on the coast. (Zone 8-b or 9-a) Perennials, biennials, and hardy annuals can be planted in the fall. Pansies, snapdragons, larkspur, calendula, stock, can be grown in containers or beds. Mulch can help suppress weeds, holds moisture, and adds organic matter. Good sources of mulch are pine needles, pine bark mulch, or hardwood mulch. Cypress mulch is not sustainably produced and should be avoided. Mulch does not cause termites, but it does retain moisture. For that reason, don’t pile mulch around buildings or tree trunks.
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Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted in the fall. Daffodils, narcissus, tulips; dig caladium bulbs to store clip off foliage, hang to dry in stocking or onion bag where they won’t freeze. Force bulbs and blooming branches indoors for winter blooms. Keep tulips in the refrigerator until January. They are not going to get cold enough to re-bloom, but they are good to add some annual color in pots or beds. Divide and replant perennials that have finished blooming. Daylilies, iris, or liriope are divided in the fall. Prune It is always correct to prune overgrown, broken, or diseased branches. Save major pruning for the winter or spring. You don’t want to encourage new growth that doesn’t have ample time to harden off before a freeze. Root pruning can be done for small trees and shrubs that need to be moved. Prune climbing roses after they bloom. Later in the fall and winter clean up annuals and remove debris. It isn’t necessary to cut back perennials or ornamental grasses as the seeds and cover can be used by birds and other small animals. Fertilize vegetables, roses, and winter annuals, but there shouldn’t be any need to fertilize lawns or other shrubs in the fall or winter. However, this is a good time to test the soil to check on plants doings poorly or if lime is needed.
House plants may need to be cut back and cleaned up if you are moving them inside for the winter. Check for pests. You might transition them from outside to a shaded carport or porch to reduce leaf drop. They won’t need as much water or fertilizer during the winter, and bright light is best for most indoor plants. Spray dormant oil to prevent or treat tea scale on camellias. Lawn You can overseed bare spots in lawn with rye or lightly overseed as a green winter cover for warm season grass. Leave the grass clippings, and don’t let it get too tall. This can improve drainage in compacted lawns, adds organic matter, and since ryegrass has deep roots it may bring up nutrients from deeper in the soil profile. Fall is the best time to test soil for pH and fertilizer recommendations. Pre-emergent may be applied in mid-February to prevent warm season weeds from germinating.
Don’t add Nitrogen until the soil temperature is 60F. Fertilizer shouldn’t be applied until late April or May.
Resources: Garden Guide to the Lower South, Savannah Trustees Garden Club Month by Month, Gardening in the Carolinas, Bob Polomski South Carolina Gardener’s Guide Jim Wilson Lowcountry Gardener the Beaufort Council of Garden clubs
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More Trash Truck I’ve been trying to figure out what it is that is so fascinating about my nearly twoyear-old grandson’s obsession with garbage trucks. Of all the big rigs, work trucks, fire trucks, excavators and books about trucks I’ve sent him, his favorite, most beloved one is the refuse truck. Oops, excuse me, the “trash truck.” Yes, I get that they are big and make a lot of noise and cause a lot of commotion. But to choose it over all others? I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that in the thick heat of a Beaufort August morning, I pushed him up and down my neighborhood’s alleys, following a few hundred feet behind one. The smell was like a dragon with bad breath breathing into your face. But, oh man, his grin, the way he bounced up and down in his stroller, yelling, “more, more, more,” made me laugh with the joy of it all. This little guy has not yet learned that in the great hierarchy of trucks, the trash truck sits pretty near the bottom of the heap. I know something about this because I’ve spent decades writing about them. Among over-the-road truckers, race car hauling ranks at the top and log and chicken hauling at the bottom. And work trucks like refuse trucks? They don’t get much respect. My grandson doesn’t know any of this. He doesn’t know which truck is cooler,
more prestigious or harder to drive. He doesn’t know which one he is supposed to want. He just loves the trash truck. One day, he probably won’t, just as his older cousin is no longer obsessed with the mail truck. Somewhere along the way, they will learn the hierarchy. Some things are cooler. Some more desirable. And eventually, they will admire the heck out of a big rig hauling shiny race cars down the highway. When did this happen to me? When did I stop enjoying things for the fun of it? I used to love making a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich and eating it with salty chips and an icy Coke. But alas, even lunch food has a hierarchy. Near the top is an organic kale salad topped with berries and nuts. Down at the bottom, rolling around with the chicken haulers, is my beloved grilled cheese. The grilled cheese hasn’t changed, but now, I can practically see a nutritional label floating over the frying pan and I know I shouldn’t want it. Take how much I used to love fireworks. Nothing was more exciting than my dad coming home with sparklers and a lighter. We would run around the yard at night, twirling fire through the air until it burned down to our fingertips. Now, it’s hard to be impressed by city fireworks once you’ve
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College Building, Rm. 103 (USC-Beaufort Campus), 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. To learn more visit beauforttoastmastersclub.toastmastersclubs.org
FREE ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERANS – Veterans, Active Duty, Transition. Their Families and First Responders are Eligible. First & Third Wednesday 4 6pm. Walk In Clinic. No Need to Pre-Register or Call. Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic. 1214 Prince Street, Downtown Beaufort.
CRESCENT HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP: Last Wed. and Thurs. of the month. Weds. 10-11am at Sun City; Thurs. 12-1pm Brookdale Hilton Head Ct., Hilton Head; for those who provide physical, emotional or practical support to a family member or friend. Jodi Johnson, LMSW. Bereavement Group: 5-6 pm., Fridays, 10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton; for those who have experienced a loss and would like support and info associated with grief and bereavement. Corrie VanDyke, LMSW or Marie James, MA. 843-757-9388.
INTERESTED IN HEALTHY EATING? Second Helpings, of Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties, seeks committee members and chairperson for Healthy Food Program. Funding available to procure fresh produce and protein for the 60 food pantries and soup kitchens served by Second Helpings. Contact Exec. Dir. Lili Coleman, 843689-3616 or execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org
BORN TO READ working for early childhood literacy, needs volunteers to deliver books and materials to new mothers at Coastal Community Hosp., HH Hosp., and BMH. Visits are from 10am – noon. More info at borntoread.org or call 843-379-3350. THE LITERACY CENTER is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, math and ESL. Students hope to acquire skills to pursue life goals, support families, and contribute to our community. Daytime and evenings in Bluffton and HHI. Call 843-815-6616 (Bluffton); 843-6816655 (HHI). No teaching, tutoring or other language knowledge necessary. www.theliteracycenter.org
THE SANDALWOOD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY. Volunteer-based, non-profit provides groceries, clothing and basic items to ANYONE in need. Open Tuesdays 9am12pm at 114 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head. Donations of food and funds needed. For info: Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson at 843-715-3583 or sandalwoodpantry@gmail.com
PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM. The legacy of the Marine Corps and the history of the Port Royal region. Thousands of artifacts, images, and other materials illustrate the stories in exhibit galleries from Native American to modern Marines. FREE admission. Mon-Sat 10am4:30pm and 8am on Graduation Days. Closed Federal Holidays. Info at parrisislandmuseum.org or 843-228-2166.
CHRIST CENTERED RECOVERY MEETINGS At Praise Assembly Church Fridays for “Celebrate Recovery”, addressing life’s problems by looking to scripture. Meal at 6pm; Praise, Worship; Big Meeting. 6:30pm; Small Groups at 7pm. 800 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Info at 205-475-3600 or 303-521-1891.
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER BEAUFORT, Support Groups: Caregiver - Friday, 12:30 p.m., Living with Alzheimer's - for those in very early stages - Mondays 1:00 p.m., Respite Programs: Social Day Program 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. $45 Day Fee, Tuesdays and Fridays. Meetings at Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; In Home - Respite Aides available for 2 hr. minimum, $14-$27. Early Memory Loss: Maintain Your Brain 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., $10/person, $15/couple, Carteret Street Methodist Church, Beaufort; Memory Screenings available call 843-521-9190 or make an appointment, 1500 King St, Beaufort, free; Purple Haven Project Educate local establishment staff to better interact with a
The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston. For live music schedule, visit (843) 571-4343 or www.charlestonpourhouse.com Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. For live music schedule, call (843) 886-8596 or visit www.the-windjammer.com
Sat 10/10, Pigeon Point Art Walk, from 10am - 2pm in the Pigeon Point neighborhood, Beaufort. Visit artists in their home studios. Maps available at Pigeon Point Park.
10/9 & 10/10, Festival on Main, 205 Main Street, Hardeeville. Free admission, food vendors, craft vendors, amusement rides, live music, and more! www.hardeevillefom.com
10/13 - 11/6, Long Story, an exhibit of work by Donna Varner, at the Hilton Head Library Corridor Gallery. Presented in conjunction with Crescendo. For more information, visit www. beaufortcountylibrary.org
Sat 10/10, Fall Bazaar at Carteret Street UMC, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort. Pumpkins, crafts, good junque, baked goods, garden shop, silent auction, books, concessions. 8am - 2pm.
10/13 - 11/13, Finding the Rhythm of Nature: Art that Makes You Smile. Featuring the work of John K. Crum at the Art League Gallery. Opening reception Wed 10/21, 5-7 pm. 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. www.artleaguehhi. org
10/16 - 10/18, Historic Beaufort Foundation's Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens, featuring Robert Smalls' house, The Castle, Frogmore Manor, and more. Fri, 5-10pm. Sat, noon-10pm. For a full schedule and more information, visit Wed 10/14, Keeping Cool, an exhibit of musi- www.historicbeaufort.org cal artwork by Danie Connolly. One night only at the Kick-off party for Crescendo. Shelter 10/16 - 10/18; 10/23 - 10/25; 10/29 - 10/30, Cover Community Park, Hilton Head. CAPA Ghost Tours through downtown Beaufort, to benefit CAPA. Book your tour online at www.capabeaufort.org BOOKS & WRITERS
BEAUFORT/PORT ROYAL Foolish Frog, 846 Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena Island. (843) 838-9300. Foolish Frog on Facebook Luther’s Rare & Well Done, 910 Bay Street. (843) 521-1888 or Luther's on Facebook Q on Bay, 822 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 524-7771 or www.qonbay.com Rosie O’Gradys Irish Pub, in Beaufort Town Center. Irish American Sports Pub & Eatery. C'mon down! Rock & Roll Lunch. Monday - 25% Off Burgers; Tuesday - 25% Off Fish & Chips. Wed, Fri & Sat Karaoke. (843) 379-7676 or Rosie's on Facebook Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 379-3474 or www.saltusrivergrill.com
BLUFFTON/HILTON HEAD Big Bamboo, Coligny Plaza. (843) 686-3443 or www.bigbamboocafe.com Captain Woody’s, 14 Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head, 843-785-2400; OR - 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton, . Tuesdays - Chris Jones, Wednesdays - Trivia. Thursdays - Jevon & Andy. 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; Wednesdays -Quiana Parler w/Lavon Stevens Trio; Thursdays - Lavon Stevens with Louise Spencer. Check website for other dates. (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com
OUT OF TOWN The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. For live music schedule, call (843) 853-2252 or www.musicfarm.com
Sat 10/10, Craft Fair & Book Sale at Pleasant Point. 9am - 2pm. 8 Barnwell Dr, Lady's Island.
Editors Note: Events listed here may be subject to postponement or cancellation. Please check for further information.
FILM/THEATER/DANCE 10/12 & 10/26, Monday Movies at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort. Screenings at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets at the door or online. Visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com for more information and tickets. 10/10 & 10/11, Roots, Rhythm & Soul, featuring Marlena Smalls & the Hallelujah Singers at USCB Center for the Arts. www. uscbcenterforthearts.com Sat 10/17, Disco Inferno, presented by Studio 54 Ballet at USCB Center for the Arts. www.uscbcenterforthearts.com
GALLERIES/ART Now - 11/1, Canvas & Clay, featuring work by Lisa Re Tupper & Danny McSweeney, at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery. 10/4 - 10/31, Love Where You Live, an Exhibition of Oil Paintings by Julie Jones at the SOBA Gallery in Old Town Bluffton. Opening reception on 10/10 from 4-6pm. Free and open to the public. www.soba.com
Sat 10/17, Books & Bites, Candace Pope (Dear Diary) at the Beaufort Bookstore from 2-4 pm. Pope brings Scriputre to life with imaginary diary entries of those who lived in its storiess. Refreshments served! 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center. www.thebeaufortbookstore.com
Sat 10/17, Halloween Celebration in downtown Beaufort. 10am - 2pm in Waterfront Park. Games, crafts, and trick-or-treating on Bay Street, starting at noon.
11/20 - 11/22, 25th Annual Beaufort Homes for the Holidays to benefit St. Peter's Catholic School. Walking tour of 6 exquisite homes in 10/22 - 10/25, 11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Islands of Beaufort, decorated for the holidays. Festival. For a complete schedule and to register, Candlelight tour on Fri from 5 - 7:30pm. Tours visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org on Sat & Sun from 11am - 3pm. For tickets and more information, visit www.beauforthomes11/6 - 11/8, Fall Book Sale, sponsored by Friends fortheholidays.com of the Beaufort Library. Fri, 11am - 8pm, Sat, 9am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 3pm. Waterfront Park Pavil- Mondays, Mah Jongg! from Noon - 3pm at the St. Francis Center, 85 Mattis Dr., St. Helena Ision, downtown Beaufort land. New players welcome. Teachers available. For more information, call Kathy at MUSIC 843-721-3545. Sun 10/11, Jazz Singer Nicole Henry will kick off the 42nd Season of Fripp Island Tuesdays, Tours of Hunting Island sponsored Friends of Music Concerts. For more infor- by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and mation and season tickets, visit www.frip- his team. For info call the Nature Center at 843838-7437. Tours free are and park entry fees pfriendsofmusic.com apply. Sun 10/18, Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Concert, featuring works by Beethoven, Men- Third Thursday, TECHconnect is a monthly delssohn, and Telemann. 5 pm at USCB Cen- networking event for professionals working in ter for the Arts. For more information and and around technology. Come join the conversation at BASEcamp 500 Carteret 5:30-7:30pm. tickets, visit www.beaufortorchestra.org 843-470-3506. www.beaufortdigital.com
OTHER EVENTS
Thursdays, History Tours of Fort Mitchell by Heritage Library, 10am. $12/Adult $7/Child. Thur 10/8, A Celebrity Photographer Turns 843-686-6560. His Lens on Alzheimer's. An intimate conversation with photographer Mark Sennet about Ongoing, Beaufort Tree Walk by the Lady’s Isliving with Alzheimer's. Hosted by Memory land Garden Club through the historic Old Point. Matters from 10am-12:30pm at Grace Commu- Takes about an hour and is a little over a mile. nity Church on Hilton Head. The event is free, Starts at the corner of Craven & Carteret Streets but registration is required. www.mymemory- ending in Waterfront Park. Booklets with a map and tree info available FREE at the Visitors Center matters.org/events in the historic Arsenal on Craven St.
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820 Bay Street Beaufort, SC 29902
843.521.4200 $625,000
$2,750,000
MOSSY OAKS | MLS 197501 3BDRM | 2B | 2484sqft | .54 Acre Julia O'Hara 201.456.8620
POINT | MLS 191868
4BDRM | 2.5B | 5758sqft | .9 Acres Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$1,395,000
$729,000
CARRIAGE COURT | MLS 198380
FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 198309
$479,000
$5,250,000
MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT | MLS 196888
$2,200,000
$849,000
MLS 198137 | 3BDRM | 2B | 1420qft Lloyd Williams 843.754.4735
BLUE HERON BLUFF
2BDRM | 2.5B | Elevator | Penthouse Panoramic Views Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
RIBAUT ISLAND | MLS 190318
3BDRM | 2.5B | 1760sqft | Community Dock Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
5BDRM | 3B | 2194sqft | Great Location Wayne Webb 843.812.5203
MLS 198014 | 5BDRM | 3.5B | 3620sqft Private Dock Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
$2,399,000
$775,000
$190,000
$1,095,000
PLEASANT POINT | MLS 197899
MIDTOWN SQUARE | MLS 196716
THE BLUFF | MLS 193576
4BDRM | 3.5B | 4450qft | Water View Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
LOWCOUNTRY BUNGALOW
MLS 197171 | 4BDRM | 3B | 2196sqft | .97 Acre Heidi Smith 850.803.1216
1.49 Acre Homesite | Marshfront | Cul-de-Sac Paige Walling 843.812.8470
3BDRM | 3.5B | 2669sqft | Water View OLREA Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
4BDRM | 3B | 2200sqft Julia O'Hara 201.456.8620
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