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February 26 – March 11, 2025
Notes on a Quarter Century 4
Rants & Raves at 25
Human Rights School 5 At Penn Center
Cassandra King 6 Receives Harper Lee Award
Tidal Treasures 11 At BAA Gallery
Mardi Gras Menu 12
Tasty Fat Tuesday
After the Melting 15
Post-snow gardening
'The Shark is Broken' 8 PURE Theatre at USCB
The image on our cover is "Sailing the Beaufort Waters" by Emily Styles, from the collaborative exhibit "Tidal Treasures" coming to the Beaufort Art Association Gallery in March and April. For more information, see our story on page 11.
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Twenty-five years, y’all. I’ve been writing this column every two weeks for 25 years. Since the turn of the century. Before I had my baby (now 23), or my house (also long in the tooth), or either of my cats (both middle-aged), I had this column. That’s something, isn’t it? I don’t know what, exactly. But something.
Though it’s in my nature to feel like a permanent interloper, always a bit like the “new girl,” it occurs to me that I’ve been in Beaufort for a good, long, time now. Not “my family came over with Jean Ribault” long, but long enough to see a fair amount of transformation.
I remember when the Old Bull Tavern was Breakwater (and before that, the Bistro DeJung) and when Q was Gatsby’s (before it became Ollie’s). I remember the great Bay Street Trading Co.– before Will Balk, Jr. became a Lowcountry Weekly garden columnist – and the way folks lined up for blocks to have Pat Conroy sign a book there. I remember former mayor Stephen Murray as a
high school kid doing Shakespeare in the park. I remember the Old Bay Marketplace before you could party on the rooftop and the late Fordham Market when it was Fordham Hardware. Who says nothing ever changes in a small southern town?
Since I started writing this column, USCB has become a four-year-college and developed a thriving Center for the Arts. Since I started writing this column, Beaufort got its own International Film Festival, which just finished its 19th season. Since I started writing this column, MCAS was awarded the F-35 and Port Royal built the Cypress Wetlands Trail. The street got ‘scaped (twice, I think) and the now-beleaguered Waterfront Park got a swanky makeover. Since I started writing this column, Beaufort added several festivals and gained a Reconstruction Era National Park. If I keep listing changes, somebody’s pet metamorphosis will be left off the list and feelings will be hurt, so I’ll stop. But you get my drift.
I like it that Beaufort’s always shifting and stretching, rearranging and refurbishing . . . while never losing its essential character: Historic Southern Town on the Water. Always romancing the new, always revering the old. In that way, Beaufort is a good place for someone like me –someone who needs to feel her roots running deep and holding fast even as her branches reach and extend . . . someone who often feels older than the Angel Oak and younger than its greenest acorn, simultaneously.
You who have read this column faithfully for lo these many years – and I know there are a few of you, because you tell me – feel like dear friends. You’ve been with me through a large chunk of my awkward stage – or “life,” as I call it. You’ve seen me through pregnancy and parenthood, political confusion and religious conversion, elation and depression and all the fluctuations in between. You’ve laughed with me, cried with me, put up with my mood swings and shared your own. You’ve stopped me on the street to say ‘hey,’ emailed me personal notes to say ‘me, too!’, sent me beautiful handwritten letters, commented on my website and my blog and my Facebook page. In real life, I’m homebody-ish, and actually somewhat shy. (It’s true! Southern girls learn to fake “social” from birth.) This column has always been my way of “reaching out,” as they say . . . and many of you have reached back. Thank you.
I know I drive a lot of you crazy. My progressive readers can’t understand why a “smart” woman like me doesn’t go all in for the cause. Why I’m skeptical of causes in general. Why I maintain respect – and even affection –for folks on “the wrong side of history.” (Hint: I don’t believe in that concept. I see history as a tide that ebbs and flows, not a tidy before-and-after picture.) My conservative readers often feel I’ve been hoodwinked, duped, by some irrational utopianism or New Age paganism. I write about message-bearing birds and secret-telling butterflies, even as I extol family values and old-time religion. Back and forth I go, always seeking balance, chasing the truth I tend to find in the center . . . or, even more often, in paradox. And you know what? It’s all me. It really is. I believe in all of it.
You can do that, you know? You don’t always have to pick a side. Literal or Figurative. Reason or Emotion. Science or Religion. You don’t always have to vote the “straight ticket” in this life. Sometimes, it can be both/and instead of either/or. Other times, of course, you have to make a choice. For times like that – true forks in
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the road – I’ve developed a motto (or mantra, if you prefer); I say it to myself, over and over, repeating it like a mystical charm: Follow the love.
Sounds simplistic, doesn’t it? A bit childish and silly? Hippie-dippie in the extreme? In reality, this rule of thumb will complicate every decision you ever make. Because here’s the thing: There’s not a political party or a religion or a social movement on earth that has a monopoly on Love. Nor is there a political party or a religion or a social movement on earth that’s immune from all the human failings that thwart and distort Love. Love animates every ideology and every institution we human beings ever got our well-meaning, grubby little hands on. But so does its opposite. And sometimes, they’re hard to tell apart. Especially when looking in the mirror.
Following the love is not so much about judging others and their motivations (always a mixed bag), as about looking at yourself, hoping your heart’s in the right place, then proceeding forward on Love’s behalf . . . with as much humility as you can muster. (Because you might be wrong.) “This action might make me feel good. . . but will it actually do good?” I’ll ask myself. “Will it serve the cause of Love?” The answer isn’t always as clear as I’d like, but the more I ask, the clearer it becomes. From the Bible to the Beatles, Love seems to be the thing. Follow it, and you’re likely to be on the right path. But it might not be the path you expected.
Speaking of which . . . this column sure did veer off its original path, which was rather indistinct to begin with. But that’s me for ya. Twenty-five years I’ve been meandering over this page. Twenty-five years I’ve been falling back and springing forward, changing and staying the same, trying to follow the love. Thanks for sticking with me.
Writer’s Note: This column was adapted from one that appeared on this page ten years ago, when ‘Rants & Raves’ turned 15.
The Modjeska Simkins School for Human Rights has opened enrollment for its spring session, marking the school's 10th year of teaching civics, organizing strategies, and a people’s history of South Carolina to students of all ages and backgrounds. In this age of book bans and challenges to historical narratives, its role is more critical than ever.
Tuition is based on a sliding scale, and limited full scholarships are available. For details about the school and the application are below.
To insure that the inaugural school at Penn Center is well attended, tuition is waived for in person attendance at Penn.
The 2025 session runs March 3 – June 23, with classes meeting Monday evenings online and in-person at GROW in Columbia.
This year, the school is partnering with Penn Center in St. Helena, which will be operating a satellite classroom from its campus for students in the area to attend the session live.
"It is an honor to partner with such an historic institution," said Brett Bursey, executive director of the SC Progressive Network, the nonprofit that launched the school in 2015.
"We hope this will become a model for collaborating with allied groups across South Carolina.”
unique and storied history, beginning in 1862 as a school for freed people and later serving as an organizing hub during the modern civil rights movement, where luminaries such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. met to map strategy.
“The Penn Center’s partnership with the Modjeska Simkins School continues Penn’s enduring legacy of providing educational and self-empowerment opportunities for the Carolina Lowcountry,” said Dr. Robert L. Adams, the Center’s executive director.
“Informed citizens, who are the cornerstone of American democracy, are nurtured by the rich intellectual experience and critical thinking skills offered by the Modjeska Simkins School. We are proud to extend the reach of such an important program.”
This is a full-circle moment for the Network, which held its first organizing meeting at Penn Center in 1996 and has returned there over the years for its statewide conferences. The campus has a
Bursey said, “We welcome anyone interested in understanding and better navigating our state’s social and political
landscape. Whether you are a lover of history, an activist seeking ways to be more effective in your work, a retired person wanting to get involved in your community, or a transplant who wants to know the peculiar history of South Carolina, this course will benefit you.”
Dr. Robert Greene II, a professor of history at Claflin University who has served as the Modjeska School’s lead instructor since 2019, said, “The school remains a bulwark for truth against disinformation. At the Modjeska School, we believe in not only learning history for the sake of knowing our past, but learning how to think critically and how to think democratically. Contrary to popular belief, there is a tradition of human rights — exemplified by Modjeska Simkins herself — in South Carolina.”
The curriculum, reflecting the Network’s state-based strategy, focuses on South Carolina, which continues to play an over-sized role in our nation’s politics. The course material is ever-evolving to include the latest research and historical analyses. There is nothing like it, not just in South Carolina but nationally.
As a service to the larger community, the school also offers Deep Dive programs on Sunday afternoons during the session that are free and open to the public.
The course includes 16 evening classes, Sunday afternoon Deep Dives, and in-depth study guides. Tuition is based on a sliding scale, and limited full scholarships are available.
Classes meet Monday evenings on Zoom and in-person at GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave. in Columbia. For details about the school, the 2025 class schedule, or to apply, visit: https://www.scpronet.com/modjeskaschool/ spring-session/
The Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with authors Dawn Major and Kim Poovey portraying characters from their respective novels, introduced by host Mary Ellen Thompson. Free and open to the public, this special event will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) on March 20 at 5:00 p.m. Books will be available for sale and signing. Please call in advance to reserve a seat: 843-379-7025.
Dawn Major is an associate editor for the Southern Literary Review. Her debut novel, The Bystanders, was named finalist for 2024 Georgia Author of the Year for Best First Novel. Set in the 1980s, The Bystanders is the story of a family who moves from California to a small town in Missouri, where, to put it mildly, they didn't fit in. Dawn will converse from the point of view of her teenaged character, Shannon Lamb, who is the source of much gossip from the townspeople.
Kim Poovey is a storyteller, Victorian reenactress, and has written nine novels. The first of her Dreamist Series, The Haunting of Monroe Manse, centers on Sarah Holden, a smalltown antiques dealer who is "plagued by haunted dreams and gruesome visions." As Sarah's visions increase in intensity, the reader is taken on a chilling page turning journey of the otherworldly. Kim will portray Sarah in the conversation.
Dawn Major’s debut novel, The Bystanders, was named finalist for 2024 Georgia Author of the Year for Best First Novel. Major has a graduate degree in Creative Writing, is associate editor at Southern Literary Review, and a co-editor at WELL READ Magazine
where she writes a column called “TripLit with D. Major.” She enjoys advocating for Southern writers and artists on her blog, SouthernRead. Major’s literary awards include the following: the Dr. Robert Driscoll Award for Excellence in Writing Award and a James Dickey Fellowship. She is a member of the William Gay Archive and helps edit and publish the late author’s works. She serves on the board at Broadleaf Writers Association, is a member of multiple writing association, as well as a member of M’ville, an Atlanta-based artist salon. She has been published in multiple journals, reviews, and anthologies. Major lives in Atlanta, GA with her family and is currently working on her novelette, The Dandy Chronicles.
Kim Poovey is a bestselling author of cozy horror and historical fiction. She has traveled the Southeast for more than 20 years presenting on 19th century fashion, Victorian era mourning practices, Ornamental Hairwork, and the history of ghost stories. In 2011 she portrayed Mrs. Stanton, wife of Secretary of War Stanton (Kevin Kline), in the Robert Redford film, The Conspirator. Additional film projects include portraying the wife of a villainous husband in the Vook version of Jude Devereaux' novella Promises and the documentary Beyond the Oaks, Lowcountry Plantations. Kim has published nine books to include four in the Dreamist series and two in the Shadows trilogy. In addition, Kim has written for several magazines to include Beaufort Lifestyles, Bluffton Breeze, Citizen’s Companion, and the Civil War Times. When not writing or performing, Kim works as a school psychologist. She lives in a haunted 1890s Victorian cottage in the South Carolina Lowcountry with her husband, Darryl, and their furry children. Learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Beaufort’s Cassandra King has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Harper Lee Award by the committee selected by leadership of the upcoming Monroeville Literary Festival, to be held Thursday, Feb. 27 through Saturday, March 1, in Monroeville, Ala.
Book Sense selection nationwide. Queen of Broken Hearts, was a Book of the Month Club and Literary Guild selection. Her latest book, Tell Me a Story, was named SIBA’s non-fiction Book of the Year.
A native of Alabama, Cassandra resides here in Beaufort, where she is honorary chair of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.
The Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer is awarded each year at the Monroeville Literary Festival, a project of the Monroe County Museum in Monroeville. The annual award recognizes the lifetime achievement of a writer who was born in Alabama or whose literary career developed in the state.
The Alabama Writers Awards – the Harper Lee Award, named after the author of the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird and the Truman Capote Prize – are the highlight of the Festival.
King is the award-winning author of two books of non-fiction and five novels, as well as numerous short stories and articles. The Sunday Wife was a Book Sense Pick and a People Magazine Page Turner of the Week; on release, The Same Sweet Girls was the No. 1
“One of my most treasured possessions, literally under lock and key in my desk, is my signed copy of To Kill a Mockingbird,” King told the Festival. “As someone who came of age in rural Alabama during the time of the book’s release, I don’t just love and appreciate To Kill a Mockingbird, I revere it. When Harper Lee told the story of Scout Finch, she was telling my story as well, and the stories of so many of us who grew up during that historic time.”
In expressing her gratitude for the award, King wished she had been able to speak to the late author herself to say, “Harper Lee, few writers have touched and influenced as many lives as you have. But please allow this Alabama girl to finally say thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Your writing not only touched and influenced me, you changed my vision of the world.”
King grew up on a peanut farm in the rural community of Pinckard, Ala. As a child, she wrote stories to read to her friends at recess. King attended Alabama College (now University of Montevallo) and graduated with a BA in English in 1967. In the late 1980s, King returned to the University of Montevallo, where she earned an MFA in 1988.
After the end of her first marriage, King taught English and writing classes for several years at Jefferson State and Gadsden State Community Colleges and at the University of Montevallo. In 1998, King married Beaufort writer Pat Conroy, whom she had met in 1995 at the Southern Voices literary conference in Hoover.
After their marriage, King stopped teaching and began writing full-time. Her most recent book, Tell Me a Story, is a memoir of her life with Conroy.
More on the Monroeville Literary Festival, is at www.monroevilleliteraryfestival.com
The USCB Center for the Arts and PURE Theatre invite audiences to dive into the drama behind one of the most legendary films of all time with The Shark is Broken. This critically acclaimed play offers a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film Jaws and will be performed for two days only at the USCB Center for the Arts.
Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, The Shark is Broken transports audiences to 1974, when delays, mechanical failures, and clashing personalities plagued the production of Jaws. The play reveals the off-camera antics of the film’s three lead actors—Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw—as they are stranded on a boat, waiting endlessly for the notoriously unreliable mechanical shark to work. Tensions rise, egos clash, and whiskey flows as they navigate personal insecurities, Hollywood pressures, and the unexpected camaraderie that emerges in the process.
With The Shark is Broken, audiences will experience a blend of humor, nostalgia, and human vulnerability, all wrapped in a fascinating look at cinematic history.
Performances will take place at the USCB Center for the Arts on February 28 at 7:30pm and March 1 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available now at uscbcenterforthearts.com. Adults $30, Seniors/Military $25, Students $15. Adult content and language: this production is not recommended for young children.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the hilarious, untold story behind the blockbuster Jaws!
About PURE Theatre: Founded in Charleston, SC, PURE Theatre is committed to producing contemporary theater that challenges and inspires audiences through bold, thoughtprovoking productions.
“This play is a must-see for film buffs, theater lovers, and anyone who enjoys a mix of comedy and drama,” said Bonnie Hargrove, Director of USCB Center for the Arts. “PURE Theatre is known for their bold and intimate storytelling, and we are thrilled to bring this popular production to Beaufort.”
Libraries for Kids, International (www.libraries4kids.org) is pleased to announce an author talk featuring Tara Lynn Masih on Monday, March 10th from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton, SC. The event is free and open to the public; however, a $5 donation is suggested. Books will be available for sale, courtesy of The Storybook Shoppe –A Children's book shop .
Space is limited, so reservations are necessary, and early arrival is recommended. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Tamela Maxim at 843.683.4100 or tamela.maxim@libraries4kids.org
Tara Masih is a National Jewish Book Award Finalist and winner of the Julia Ward Howe Award for Young Readers for her debut novel My Real Name Is Hanna. Her anthologies include The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Fiction and The Chalk Circle: Intercultural Prizewinning Essays How We Disappear: Novella & Stories, her latest collection, won a 2022 Florida Book Award, and she’s published multiple chapbooks with the Feral Press archived in universities such as Yale and NYU. She founded the Intercultural Essay Prize in 2006 and The Best Small Fictions series in 2015. Masih received a finalist fiction grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, an Inspirational Woman in Literature Award from AITL Media, and several national book awards, including an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award, for her work as an editor.
Following the author's talk, attendees are invited to join the author for an optional Dutch Treat lunch. This informal gathering offers a chance for further conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.
About Libraries for Kids: Libraries for Kids, International is a 501(c)(3) organization providing leisure and reference books to schools in rural Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda for recreational and supplemental reading. Libraries for Kids works exclusively with schools with little or no electricity or internet access in communities facing significant environmental, climatic, and cultural challenges.
Founded in 2021 at Beaufort High School, DAYLO, or Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, is a student-led book club and community literacy service group with chapters across South Carolina. DAYLO has been recognized with awards from the American Association of School Librarians, the South Carolina Library Association, and the South Carolina Education Association, as well as being featured in national media.
In partnership with the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, the Saturday, March 1, edition of the Teddy Bear Picnic read-aloud will feature a very special guest reading at 10am, with an encore at 11am, as the popular Read with a Ranger program returns once.
NPS Park Ranger Katherine Freeman will be reading from the Caldecott Honor-winning children’s picture book Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens. Booklist praises this hilarious trickster tail as “all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”
As an ongoing community service project, the five Beaufort-based DAYLO chapters host free read-aloud events—called the Teddy Bear Picnics—for young children and their families at the Port Royal Farmers Market on the first Saturday of each month, in collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center.
A corresponding art project will be available for attendees, too.
DAYLO student volunteers will be assisting with Read with a Ranger and also reading other children’s picture books throughout the morning from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Farmers Market by the gazebo in Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribault Road, Port Royal.
This free event is also part of the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s ninth annual March Forth weekend. Learn more about all of March Forth’s programs and presenters at www.patconroy literarycenter.org under the Events menu.
To learn more about DAYLO, please visit www.instagram.com/beaufort_daylo. To learn more about the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, visit www.nps.gov/reer. To learn more about the weekly Port Royal Farmers Market, visit www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com
Picture this: the Beaufort River glistening under string lights, the soothing melody of classical music in the background, and the finest chefs in the Lowcountry collaborating to create an unforgettable night. That is exactly what awaits at Dining Under the Stars: A Night of Culinary Compassion, happening Sunday, March 9th in downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.
A one-of-a-kind fundraising event supports the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) and local dancer Nick Borreggine’s fundraising efforts for Dancing With Our Stars. The night takes place on Bay Street, offering enchanting views of the historic Wood’s Memorial Bridge and the river beyond.
Guests will enjoy a five-course plated dinner curated by eight of Beaufort’s most celebrated chefs, including talents from Old Bull, Breakwater, Saltus, Beedos, Scratch Italian Kitchen, POP, Locals Raw Bar, BlackSheep, and Shellring Ale Works. Each meticulously crafted dish will be paired with a fine wine to elevate the experience.
“We all want to give back,” said Nick Borreggine, the visionary behind the event. “What’s better than supporting such an amazing cause with an unforgettable night that brings the whole community together?”
The evening doesn’t stop at exceptional food and wine. Guests will be greeted with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, enjoy live classical music, and leave with a stunning commemorative print by renowned local artist Amiri Farris, created exclusively for the event.
With tickets limited to just 185 seats, the chance to be part of this unique evening is exclusive. Proceeds benefit CAPA Beaufort, a vital organization that provides resources and support to children in need.
“This is more than just a dinner—it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and culinary mastery,” said Borreggine.
Reserve your spot now to support a cause that truly matters while making memories under the stars.
Sunday, March 9 – 5:30 – 9:00pm Downtown Beaufort Location to be Announced Soon Tickets: $350 per person
Tickets At: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/dining-under-the-stars-a-nightof-culinary-compassiontickets-1236333900979
By Michael Johns
On Sunday, March 9, 5:00 pm, USCB Chamber Music presents its fourth concert of the season, featuring the fewest works on any concert this year performed by the greatest number of musicians ever to play in the entirety of its 45 seasons. Music Director, pianist, and host Andrew Armstrong has invited frequent guest violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti to return to the Center for the Arts but this time in her dual role as internationally acclaimed violinist and Director of the McDuffie Center String Ensemble from Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music. Andy, Amy and a McDuffie Center string quartet will begin the program with Ernest Chausson’s monumental Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet. For the second half the ensemble will be increased to chamber orchestra size for works by two iconic composers, Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. Both composers wrote hundreds of concertos; on March 9th you will hear two of their most beloved: Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major and Vivaldi’s“Spring” and “Winter” from Le Quatro Stagioni (The Four Seasons). A compelling mix of legendary music brought to life with professional expertise and youthful vigor is a combination that guarantees a memorable concert experience not soon forgotten.
Ernest Chausson was a meticulous and careful composer who left only 39 published scores, but is recognized as a leading figure in the world of late nineteenth-century French music. Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet is a three-way conversation between the quartet and two soloists. Its symphony-size four movements, organically related through emotional intensity and shared motives, ebbs and flows from highs of dramatic passion to lows of chilling emptiness. Its premiere in 1892 was one of the great triumphs of Chausson’s career. Johann Sebastian Bach worked his way up the employment ladder from one position to another. He learned early that composing a work to honor a potential employer was a tried-and-true method for showing off skill and gaining favor. He wrote a set of six instrumental compositions for the Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt which have come down to us as the Brandenburg Concertos. No. 3 in G Major is for three solo trios of violins, violas, and cellos, plus accompaniment. The opening movement hums with irresistible forward motion while the closing movement’s rapid-fire notes, racing in waves across the ensemble, create an affect akin to joyous exuberance. The concert concludes with Antonio Vivaldi’s “Spring” and “Winter” concertos from The Four Seasons . Three centuries after their composition they retain their power to entertain and enlighten and are considered among the greatest compositions of the Baroque, or for that matter, any era.
Violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti has a musical career of broad versatility, being equally adaptable as soloist, chamber musician, concertmaster, and educator. Before becoming the inaugural Director of Mercer University’s McDuffie Center for Strings, she was concertmaster of the Florida Orchestra and Oregon Symphony, guest concertmaster of the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Houston, Pittsburgh and the festival orchestras of Brevard, Colorado, and Grand Teton. Recognized as a deeply expressive artist, Moretti enjoys the opportunity to travel and perform concerts
around the world. Solo performances, recordings, and frequent string quartet appearances with the Ehnes Quartet dot her schedule now and into the future. Leading by example, her contributions to the advancement of musical-arts culture have been recognized across the country, from the Cleveland Institute Alumni Achievement Award, San Francisco Conservatory of Music Fanfare Award, to the 2022 Macon Arts Alliance Cultural Awards, given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the cultural life of Central Georgia. Director of the McDuffie Center since 2007, Moretti holds the Caroline Paul King Chair and has developed and curates the Fabian Concert Series.
The Robert McDuffie Center for Strings prepares exceptional musicians for success in the real world. After 10 years of graduates matriculating into the professional classical-music ranks, McDuffie students have won top prizes in international competitions in the US, Europe, and Asia, joined leading orchestras around the world, and performed new music with established and up-and-coming chamber groups. The McDuffie Center String Ensemble is comprised of undergraduate students and Artist Diploma candidates and has performed at venues across the country including Carnegie Hall.
Artistic Director, pianist, and host Andrew Armstrong hardly needs introduction. He is a pianist in the midst of a major performing career fueled with artistic curiosity and insightful musical intuition supported by rock-solid technique. Andy brings a fresh look to the concert experience that is thoughtful and inspiring and believes to his core that music is a universal language for everyone. He has been an indefatigable advocate for this series, playing pop-up home-concerts throughout Beaufort county and leaving no ear untuned to the joys of classical music. Illustrious music performed by two mature artists at the height of their careers and rising stars that are the future of acoustic classical music performance! Seats for the concert are limited. If you cannot be in the hall, join us virtually with live-stream viewing that offers the experience from the comfort of your home. All virtual concerts are professionally produced, creating great viewing and listening opportunities. All in-person and virtual ticket holders will have access to the OnDemand recording four days after the concert and available to view at your leisure for three weeks. For concert, artist, event, and ticket information, visit www.uscbchambermusic.com or 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday. The performance is Sunday, March 9, at 5:00 pm at the USCB’s Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, in historic downtown Beaufort.
The concept for the Tidal Treasures exhibit grew from a shared love, by three local artists, of the Lowcountry and the artwork it inspires.
The Lowcountry is known for its visual beauty, but it is also rich with the sounds and scents of our surroundings: incoming tides, rolling ocean surf, the waves of marsh grass, remarkable wildlife, shrimp boats on the horizon and, of course, our distinctive pluff mud. These scenes have inspired many creative souls for generations.
Art Rothenberg, Emily Styles and Gail Newton’s artwork all reflect their admiration of the Lowcountry. As active members of Beaufort Art Association’s Gallery Committee, their love of their surroundings gave birth to creating a joint exhibit called “Tidal Treasures”.
Art has been crafting unique one of a kind creations for over 50 years. From toys for the kids, to kitchen gadgets to bedroom furniture. He and his wife moved to the Lowcountry because they both loved walks on the beach, picking up driftwood, sunsets, and nature at its plainest and
grandest. Walking on the beach inspires Art to dream and think. Given his love for the arts, he found a way to marry nature with stained glass. Tidal Treasures is how he visualizes the Lowcountry. Art serves Beaufort Art Association as the 3-D coordinator for the Gallery.
Emily Styles’ paintings are a mixture of palette knife, brush strokes, texture, and self-taught learning. Her favorite medium is oil and painting Alla Prima style or wet on wet. She finds it truly exciting to see a painting take shape and come out of the canvas. Emily’s favorite subjects are clouds, marshland, waterways, trees, boats, oyster shells, and sea birds. The beauty of the Lowcountry truly is her inspiration.
They speak to her creative soul. For Emily, the Lowcountry is, beyond doubt, a magical place she feels privileged to call home. Emily serves BAA as the coordinator for the bi-monthly Featured Artist program.
Gail Newton has been an artist for all her life. After her retirement from the South Carolina school system, she began her journey in art. In Charleston she studied oil painting and discovered her love of painting the lush Lowcountry landscapes and fascinating wading birds. A move to the Florida Keys with its vibrant colors inspired her to study acrylic painting and incorporate these bright colors into her paintings. Her art journey continued when she moved to Beaufort, and she began to expand her focus on its salt marshes, glorious sunrises and colorful birds. If painting weren’t enough, Gail manages BAA’s Gallery changeover every other month and is the secretary of the Gallery Committee.
The collaboration of these three fine artists creates an exhibit that reflects the beauty of the Lowcountry and will awaken your minds to the natural treasures that surround us every day.
The exhibit opens on March 4 and runs through April 26 at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort. The opening reception is Friday, March 7 and is open to the public. Stop down and meet the artists and see their exhibit as well as the work of over 70 other exhibiting local artists.
Mardi Gras is often called Fat Tuesday. It’s the last night of eating rich and fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season which begins the next day on Ash Wednesday. This week's recipes are perfect for a Mardi Gras themed dinner party. You'll just need to add a green salad, a really special wine and a mask or two. A Mardi Gras mask is an essential item. Hiding your face in a mask allows you to play a totally different role and gives you the liberty to assume another personality. Artichoke Spread is a delicious Fat Tuesday appetizer to serve while you’re toasting Mardi Gras. Bourbon Street Chicken is a simple and delicious crockpot entree that's served over rice. I chose herbed long grain and wild rice, but white rice is more traditional. King Cake is a southern Mardi Gras custom. Inside the cake you’ll find a trinket — usually a dried bean or a small plastic baby representing the baby Jesus. The person who gets the piece of cake with the trinket is declared king or queen of the day and must provide the next King Cake or host the next Mardi Gras party. The most traditional King Cake is a ring of twisted cinnamon roll-style bread topped with icing and purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power) colored sugars — the official Mardi Gras colors.
Even more fun when served with multi-colored
Mardi Gras tortilla chips!
1 (16-ounce) can artichoke hearts
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Smoked paprika
Tortilla chips
Drain artichoke hearts. Place in a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; mix well. Spread in a shallow baking dish, sprinkle with smoked paprika. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until warm and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 4 to 6.
BOURBON STREET CHICKEN
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup apple juice
1½ tablespoons honey
¼ cup brown sugar packed
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper, to taste ½ cup sliced green onions
Place chicken in a crockpot. Mix ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, apple juice, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, bourbon, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Remove chicken from crockpot and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cover to keep warm. Turn crock pot back up to high. Whisk cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Whisk cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Cover and allow to thicken, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add chicken back into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve chicken and sauce over hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serves 6 to 8.
King Cake is a ring of cinnamon cake topped with sweet icing and purple, green and goldcolored sugars.
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
By Debbi Covington
1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Purple sugar sprinkles
Green sugar sprinkles
Yellow sugar sprinkles
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a Bundt cake pan with canola oil spray, then dust with flour. Shake out the excess flour. For the filling, place the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Set bowl aside. Prepare cake according to package directions. Pour one-third of the batter into the prepared pan. Scatter half of
the brown-sugar cinnamon filling evenly over the batter. Pour another third of the batter evenly over the filling. Scatter remaining of brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter evenly over the top, smoothing it out with a rubber spatula. Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 40 minutes or until cake is golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and allow to cool completely. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Place cooled cake on a serving platter and spoon the glaze over the top so that it drizzles down the sides and into the center of the cake. Before the glaze hardens, sprinkle the cake with purple, green and yellow sugars. Allow to set for 30 minutes before serving. Serves 12.
The writer owns Catering by Debbi Covington and is the author of three cookbooks, Celebrate Beaufort, Celebrate Everything! and Dining Under the Carolina Moon. For more great recipes and to view her cooking demonstrations, visit and subscribe to Debbi’s YouTube channel. Debbi’s website address is www.cateringbydebbicovington.com. She may be reached at 843-525-0350 or by email at dbc@ cateringbydebbicovington.com
By Margit Resch
“Fantastic group of musicians--sound great!! If you have a chance-go see them!!” “The concerts are off the chain good.” “World class for sure!”
These are just three of the many rave reviews posted by fans of Dr. Robert Gardiner’s ensembles. We will have a chance to see his quintet on March 16 on Fripp Island. And believe you me, those five musicians have impressive résumés. I have only enough space to list a few of their accomplishments as a group and as individuals.
Dr. Gardiner’s days must be a lot longer than our normal 24 hours, he has so many time-demanding responsibilities related to music, specifically to jazz—this globally celebrated, original American music genre. In summary, he is the jazz guru of South Carolina. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of South Carolina in Columbia in 2008, and he is now Professor of Music at Lander University, teaching saxophone, brass and woodwind methods, jazz improvisation, and music education courses. There he also leads the Lander University Jazz Ensemble and a variety of jazz combos. He is the founder of the South Carolina Jazz Foundation, created to build a network of support for jazz and jazz education in his home state.
The list of Gardiner’s musical entrepreneurship is endless. As a freelance saxophonist, he has shared the stage with a number of well-known artists such as Aretha Franklin and The Four Tops. He has also played with the Charleston Symphony. And he recorded original compositions released under the title “Soul of Confidence.”
Robert has been instrumental — in the various meanings of this word — in the establishment and direction of a wide array of ensembles, ranging from jazz to classical, R&B, salsa and top-40s, like the Palmetto Concert Band, the Columbia Jazz Orchestra, the Capital City Big Band (a group of 20 musicians playing jazz hits from the big band era as well as contemporary jazz arrangements), the South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, and, last but not least, the Robert Gardiner Jazz Quartet, which is known to perform every week in some music venue in Columbia. The quartet is not always composed of the same musicians. But the
members always perform at the highest artistic level. “World class for sure.”
Originally, his quartet was to come to Fripp. But Fripp Island Friends of Music just found out, to their delight, that Gardiner will bring an additional musician, i.e. he will bring a quintet composed of himself, saxophone; Tim Leahey, trumpet; Amos Hoffman, guitar and oud; Brendan Bull, drums; and Sam Edwards, bass.
Tim Leahey began studying the trumpet at the age of 6, performed with the Altoona Symphony and the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant Orchestra while still in high school.
As a student of music at Youngstown State University, he was named Intercollegiate Musician of the Year and won first place in the International Trumpet Guild jazz improvisation competition. Since, Tim has performed with many famous artists and big bands such as The Temptations and the Tonight Show Orchestra. From 1994-2017, Tim was a trumpeter in The Airmen of Note, a jazz ensemble that is part of the United States Air Force Band and consists of 18 professional jazz musicians. For ten years, until 2018, Tim was also a member of the Shook Russo Quintet, and he has been a clinician/adjudicator/guest conductor at numerous educational events. He has been
featured as a soloist on over two dozen CD recordings and has performed on the Alfred Publishing jazz improvisation series Approaching the Standards.
Amos Hoffman, an Israeli jazz guitarist and oudist, beautifully integrates Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies with western jazz. He started playing as a youngster, attended the prestigious Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, traveled all over the world for new musical experiences ending up in New York. To date, Hoffman has recorded 5 solo albums: The Dreamer (1999), Na’ama (2006), Evolution (2008), Carving (2010), and Back to the City (2015). He has also contributed his amazing talents to dozens more recordings for artists in Israel, Spain, Poland—on and on. In 2013, Amos was awarded one of Israel’s most prestigious prizes: The Landau Prize for Arts and Sciences for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Jazz. Now Hoffman lives in the U.S., hoping for more exciting musical adventures and reaching an even larger appreciative audience.
Brendan Bull, drummer and percussionist, hails from Chapin, SC and graduated from USC in Columbia with a degree in Jazz Studies. In his words, he likes “throwing down with the boys” at Pearlz Oyster Bar in Columbia, getting “down witch bad selves for some serious swing and most righteous groovage and tuneage.” Few drummers have fans who follow them around. Brendan does. He has charisma, like Robert. He can be seen in various venues in Columbia with the Amos Hoffman Trio, which includes Sam Edwards, the fifth member of the quintet playing here on Fripp March 16.
Sam Edwards is an amazingly creative bassist who ignites his fanhood to loud applause in various venues in Columbia with his Sam Edwards Quartet, including Ben Eidson, sax, Greg Patterson, guitar and Brendan Bull, drums. But more often than not, he plays bass with other ensembles. Last year, he, Brendan and a bunch of other SC jazz musicians entertained the crowds at the annual South Carolina Jazz Festival in Cheraw, SC, the hometown of legendary Dizzy Gillespie. Sam calls Columbia, SC home, but he regularly travels to New York City to play in top clubs there. And in case
you, too, fall in love with Sam, let me tell you:
“The City of Cayce, SC is thrilled to announce the return of the Soiree on State, to be held on its new date, Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Sam Edwards, a Columbia bassist, will be performing jazz in the City’s Art Lot all day!”
Come enjoy this amazing group March 16 at 5:00 pm, in Fripp Island's Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. The concert is presented by Fripp Island Friends of Music and supported by the SC Arts Commission.
Attendees get a free pass at the Fripp gate. Tickets at the door: adults $30 and free for students, thanks to the Peg Gorham Memorial Fund. You are invited to join the musicians at a complimentary reception after the performance, catered deliciously by Harold’s Chef Services. Have questions?
Email or text Vanessa Peñaherrera at vandy116@gmail.com or (704) 807-0255. And go to frippfriendsofmusic.com
Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) is a holistic modality that is fascinating to discuss and experience for yourself.
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and began giving massages over 40 years ago while living in Alabama. Currently, I work locally at Celadon on Lady's Island. My specialties include deep therapeutic work and energy work. Energy, like electricity, cannot be seen, but it can be felt. At around ten years old, I found that out the hard way when I was dared to touch a live electric fence. It threw me backward onto the ground. The pain was so bad; I remember getting angry at the boys who dared me and all they did was laugh. I never did that again.
When I first felt energy inside me, it felt like a wave of electricity, only very mild compared to the intensity I felt while touching the live wire. A more accurate description might be that it undulated or pulsed, and I
could feel it throughout my body. At first, I didn't like it. As time went by, I was able to be with it more comfortably.
When I began to study different types of energy work, as it relates to massage therapy, I discovered I had an innate ability to palpate and experience the energy flowing in my client's bodies. Not only could I feel their energy, but I could pick up "messages" as well that came across my mind as words or pictures. When I relayed the information I picked up on to my clients, it always meant something to them.
In 2004 I decided to take a 40-hour course from the Upledger Institute for Cranial Sacral Therapy that was being held in San Francisco near where my son and his wife lived. I remember how incredibly relaxing it was to experience CST for myself, much like an 8-hour nap. I woke up rejuvenated and refreshed. You don't go to sleep, but you do go
deep inside yourself. Everyone I have worked with experiences something different. Some have visions, some see colors, and some go to sleep.
In layman's terms, it's a non-invasive and non-intrusive touch that supports the body's ability to heal itself, via the central nervous system. The cranial sacral system has a powerful rhythm that is unlike anything else in the body and can be palpated anywhere in the body. Everything is connected within this system.
I had two powerful experiences while giving CST to my clients. They did not experience the same thing I did.
During a session, I place my hands under my client's head, with my palms resting on the ridge of their skull. I gently press into the occipital ridge and the rhythm I mentioned stops briefly for a few seconds, then starts up again. During this phase, known as still point, the following experiences happened.
My first divergent experience with energy behaving unusually was during a session with a client, where it flowed through my right hand, up my right arm, over my head, and back down my left arm and into my left hand, then back into my client's body. The energy looped ten times before it diminished. It was the first time I experienced "energy" inside my client; this time I felt it run through me. I was clear-headed after that for days.
by Laurie Holmes WHOLLY HOLISTICS
In the second experience, I had a spiritual encounter with energy. I don't know how else to describe it. I had placed my hands on the occipital ridge and waited for the moment of still point. A grapefruit-sized ball of energy dropped through my physical hands and into my non-physical hands. It was as if I was in two places at the same time. I could feel the energy as if it had substance. I could also see it as a pulsing living entity and was blown away by it. I remember asking my client if she noticed anything, and she said no. Again, I was clear-headed for days afterwards. That has never happened again.
I continue to be fascinated by things I don't completely understand and am open to having new experiences that often cannot be fully explained. I know I will keep doing what I do and share my extraordinary adventures with all of you.
Laurie Holmes, LMT, Author, Certified Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach. Laurie treats the whole person, mind, body, and soul. Her first book, “Becoming Human; The Story of You and Me and How We Came to Be,” explores our spirituality and opens the door to accepting the truth of who we all are: whole, complete, loving human beings.
The great freeze of 2025 has ended and you are surveying the damage. Your first temptation is to run outside and start cutting back those pathetic looking shrubs and plants. No, No, No. Our last frost date is March 15th. You do not wish to expose any new growth to freezing temps and the deep freeze could possibly happen again. One year, we had a frost on March 14th. Mother Nature does not always pay attention to the calendar. Be patient.
The exception is if you have a plant that has rotting mushy foliage. It is a good idea to remove the mush to avoid any fungal diseases. If the leaves are just a bit brown or hanging down, wait until the temperatures are warmer.
Shell ginger is badly affected by the cold, but it should come back. Cut off the dead foliage in March and when we have some warmth, new shoots should appear. The same thing with Philodendrons. They may lose all of their leaves, but they will come back. My ten foot philodendron was down on the ground, but this has happened before and by June, it was starting to regain its height. Crinum lilies look like shaggy little critters right now. I am waiting to cut them back until I am sure that we will not have another hard freeze.
Shrubs like Plumbago really should not be planted in our zone. They bloom profusely and thrive in Florida, but we are pushing the envelope on using them here. Duranta will have its top leaves turn black in the below freezing temperatures. Cut out the black
leaves when it is warmer and they will grow back their bright yellow color.
Ferns are problematic. Boston ferns will die back possibly to come back in late spring, but they take a while. Native ferns like Southern shield and autumn fern will make it through the cold unscathed. I am afraid that Kimberly Queen ferns, native to Australian, will not come back, but will need to be replaced I they are an integral part of your landscape.
I love Salvias but It will be a matter of wait and see. Many are not hardy perennials and are native to warmer climates. Strangely enough Geraniums (they are really Pelargoniums) sailed right through and are still blooming through the ice and snow. A native of South Africa, you would expect them to succumb. Snapdragons, pansies, and dianthus also are still blooming as if nothing happened.
In our climate we have some hardy annuals that will typically survive a normal winter. This last cold snap was not kind to them. Pentas and Angelonia died totally to the ground and there is no emerging growth. Blue daze flower (Evolvulus) is interesting in that some of mine are already showing new growth, but others look to be dead. Again – I will wait and see.
Roses can be cut way back on Valentines Day. Mine are still blooming,
By Wendy Hilty
but they need to be trimmed in order produce fresh growth and spring blooms. You can also feed roses now.
The most important advice that I can give you is to be patient. Do not sound taps or give a plant Last Rites and dig it up until the end of April or beginning of May. Our plants are more resilient than we think. And I am beginning to think that they are more resilient than I am.
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.
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At first we thought we were going to live smack down in the deep part of the town that billed itself as Cool, Coastal, and Far From Ordinary, but things didn’t work out lease-wise for the house on 13th Street. So instead I visit Port Royal from just up the road in Beaufort.
There’s much to enjoy — super cute coffee spot, new library with Spanish Moss views from the window seats, sunning alligators and squawking birds filling Cypress Wetlands, and occasionally a Sunday morning spent in a cozy second floor room at The Arts Port Royal, basking in meditative sound baths with like-minded spirits.
Port Royal vibes as funky-town diverse with a touch of Mayberry RFD. Golf carts tooling up to the ice cream shop and a boatyard sitting behind City Hall. The ZenDen crystal shop anchors the lower end of its main drag Paris Avenue, oui oui to the body eclectic. Just past the shop, mounted off a brick wall about twelve feet above the sidewalk, is a small blue sign heralding the direction to Sands Beach. And when the road ends a half mile later you will see the scenic merger of Battery Creek and the Beaufort River. And while what you’ll feel is entirely up to you, there is an opportunity presented, and it seems like it has to do with the power of the water at that spot.
Sands Beach itself is small, and it’s protected by a parking lot that acts like an
obstacle course of craters and dips. High tide sometimes creates a wading pool near the entrance, keeping the cars and trucks mostly to the paved area adjacent to the boardwalk.
There’s an area for oyster shell recycling and an active boat ramp. No matter what tide, its reputation as a source of treasure-worthy shark teeth attracts scanning scavengers with intention. Besides them, good weather usually brings out a few sunbathers, roaming family units, the occasional seated solo reader, and
perhaps a wishful fisher or two. But the opportunity I’m talking about has nothing to do with any specific function or activity. It has to do with surrendering to a formless state of consciousness and battling the tyranny of linear thought.
Let me first admit my propensity to over-thinking everything. Armchair psychoanalysts and real life therapists agree that my default to intellectualize experiences over dealing with feelings was self-protective in the face of childhood chaos that included close views of suicide, psychosis, sudden death, and drunken desperation. I thought myself right into a decades long whirlwind of my own drug and alcohol abuse, lousy behavior, and questionable decisions. Thankfully I made it out the other side almost 20 years ago and have embraced what amounts to a second wave of living. And that’s what brings me to the consideration of rhythmic waves at little Sands Beach on a recent Sunday afternoon.
Heading down to the water seemed like a good idea after the recent cold snap, and Sands Beach was selected because the ride out to Hunting Island seemed onerous. We sat down and immediately were greeted with a pair of dolphins gracefully arching their way seaward. There was a gentle breeze and the screeching of a couple of dozen gulls were somehow a pleasant frequency for a change. My wife played a guided meditation off her phone, and we settled in.
By Luke Frazier
There isn’t too much specifically I recall from the content of the meditation, the woman had a lovely voice and a soothing cadence to her encouraging statements to breathe and relax. For me, these kinds of recordings are about clearing the deck and giving yourself permission to let go of the brain loops and over thinking I’m prone to. After it ended I just sat there, and that’s when things got weird.
All I can say is that the action of the waves generated by boats speeding up and down Battery Creek took on a shape and dimension that transcended sound. And the sparkle glints off the water were absolute diamonds of desire, suggesting interstellar connections of the highest order. Things got non-linear, yes, but formless without being nothing. Everything was all about itself all at once, and I briefly was just an extension of everything that ever had been, is now, or will be. Rapture erupted, right there in the shifting sands. Days later the feelings linger, and description has not gotten easier. I came across the poem Backbend by Diane Mehta that somehow helps. The end stanza reads: I almost look away, thinking / we pay for each performance / to sit there in our vanishings / life is cold, the stage is hot / you backbend to eternity / half in air, and firmly on your feet.
Something about the water at that spot on that day back-bended me to eternity, and I sat there in my vanishing. I realized that in this version of my life it’s about letting go, as often as possible, of everything but the primacy of moment. Trying to embrace time without so many questions freewheeling through my brain. Hard to do.
What is possible to do, for certain, is to seek out spots like Sands Beach and just sit there. Who knows what may happen when you give the universe the opportunity of your attention.
Luke Frazier is a writer and award-winning media producer who recently transplanted to the Lowcountry. He runs NOW Communications, which focuses on the needs of missiondriven organizations. Luke can be reached at nowandfuturecomms@gmail.com
ITALY: Tuscany townhouse for rent by the week in historic UNESCO village. Sleeps 4, large furnished garden, easy walk to shops and excellent restaurants. www.cozyholidayrentals.com or 401-862-2377.
FURNISHED LUXURY APT In the heart of downtown Beaufort. 2BR, 2BA, W/D, Housewares. Please call 843-812-4229.
LOCO SCRIBBLERS 3:00 5:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Are you a scribbler (professional or hobby writer)? Check out our small, informal Beaufort area writers club. All skill and subject levels welcome: fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and memoirs. Free. Call or email for more info and meeting location in Port Royal: beaufdick@gmail.com or 843-322-0616.
HABITAT RESTORE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS We're looking for volunteers. Cashiers, sales floor associates, donation processing, donor data entry, and donor ambassadors. Visit lowcountryhabitat.org/volunteer or call 843-525-0055.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Calhoun Station Thrift Store in Bluffton. All funds generated are returned to other nonprofits in the community. Open Wed & Sat 10am to 1pm at 77 Pritchard St. Volunteers can stop by or contact Cate Taylor, 843-310-0594 or catetaylor@frontier.com
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.
ENGLAND VACATION RENTAL: Exmoor National Park, Devon, a comfortable and spacious 3 bed 2 bath 19th century Victorian apartment for rent in the ancient village of Lynton. Picturesque harbor, outstanding coastal hiking, historic country Pubs! Call 843 609 5870.
FREE HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY INFORMATION session and guided group meditation workshop. This free session will focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Open to the public, every 3rd Monday of the Month, at 7 pm Eastern via Zoom. Bring a friend, learn more and RSVP for Zoom Link at www.guidepathhypnosis.com or contact Chris at chris.guidepath@gmail.com
BEAUFORT COUNTY LIBRARY ONGOING PROGRAMS & CLASSES Stitch Happens, Mondays @ 1:30, Bluffton; Basic Computer Skills Class 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 11:30am, Lobeco; Dungeon & Dragons Teen Club Mondays @ 4; Teen Gaming Club 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 4
FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCES The Hilton Head Carolina Shag Club hosts Friday dances from 6-9:30 pm at Dolphin Head Golf Club, 59 High Bluff Rd, Hilton Head Plantation. Open to the public. Shag, ballroom, swing, country, or line. Singles welcome. Cash bar and light dinners available. $5 floor fee. HHICSC also teaches beginner Shag lessons Tuesday nights. www.hiltonheadshagclub.com, or www.facebook.com/HHICSC
ART LEAGUE OF HH CLASSES & WORKSHOPS With over 25 local professional art educators, and guests from around the world, Art League of Hilton Head offers classes and workshops in all media for all levels of students. Visit www.artleaguehhi.org or email academy@artleaguehhi.org for more info.
POTTERY CLASSES IN BEAUFORT McSweeney Clay Studio offers morning, afternoon and evening classes for children and adults. Pottery dates and parties available as well. Classes are on going. Beginner or advanced welcome. mcsweeneyclaystudio.com or call 843-694-2049.
LOWCOUNTRY SHAGGERS Mondays - Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd. 6-9pm. Shag Lessons with Tommy & Sheri O'Brien and others. Occasional Ballroom and once a month Line Dance. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons. Open dancing after lessons. Visit www.lowcountryshaggers.com or lowcountryshaggers@aol.com
WEDNESDAYS, BEAUFORT SHAG CLUB meets evenings at AMVETS, 1831 Ribaut Rd., Port Royal from 7-9pm, and the 2nd Sat. of the month 7-10pm. Free lessons to members Sep. to June. Visit The Beaufort Shag Club on Facebook
SEA ISLAND ROTARY CLUB has a 12:15 lunch meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Social gathering every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 pm, locations vary and posted on our website. For more information about the Rotary Club of Sea Island please visit our website at www.seaislandrotary.org
BRIDGE CLUB at the Beaufort Branch Library Wednesdays at 11am. Join a session for beginners new to the game, other sessions will provide some instruction and we will learn as we play. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Library at 843-255-6458 for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the military lounge at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. It is operated by a cadre of volunteers. Formerly the USO Lounge it has been renamed “Savannah Salutes,” and continues to provide a respite for travelling active duty, retired and reserve military, veterans and their families. The facility requires volunteers to keep the lounge open from 8 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. There are three shifts each day, with two volunteers for each shift. Interested in volunteering? More info and application forms are at the www.savannahsalutes.org or call John Findeis at (912) 507-4848. The airport will provide free parking.
VETERANS FIRST THRIFT STORE is in need of volunteers. Summer hours are Thursday thru Saturday - 10am4pm. Volunteer hours are very flexible! Stop in the store at 612 Robert Smalls Parkway to fill out a volunteer application or call the store at 843-263-4218. Please consider helping this very worthwhile organization!!
SECOND HELPINGS seeks volunteers to crew trucks in Bluffton and Beaufort to distribute food to local charities. Offering a flexible schedule at your convenience. Email officeadmin@secondhelpingslc.org
BEMER LONGEVITY TECHNOLOGY 9a Wednesdays via Zoom. Seen the buzz on “life span VS health span”? Want to grow better, not older? Haven’t heard of BEMER yet? Come for Q&A about how this longevity-enhancing medical device can enhance your health, fitness and overall well-being in just 8 minutes 2X/day. Offered by BEMER Specialist - Human & Equine, Elizabeth Bergmann. Text 410-212-1468 to get the Zoom link. Free.
CARIS HEALTHCARE: WE HONOR VETERANS Hospice Program. You a Vet with a little time to share with other Vets with limited time? The We Honor Veterans program seeks volunteers who are Vets to offer a listening ear for our Veteran patients. Volunteers also participate in our Pinning Ceremonies for Veteran patients. Contact 843473-3939 or smilliken@carishealthcare.com
SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY: Non-denominational meditation, silent prayer and healing group forming. All welcome. No meditation experience needed. Call Michael 843-489-8525.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for HELP of Beaufort, 530 Charles St. Looking for committed volunteers for clothes sorting, pantry help, front desk help and Mobile Meals drivers. We are open M-F from 9:30-12:30, 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're individuals with Parkinson’s, care partners of those with Parkinson’s, and individuals or companies providing products or services for Parkinson’s patients. For more info: Rick Ostrander at pdawaresc@gmail.com or Facebook at Parkinson’s Support Group Of Beaufort SC Port Royal & Lady’s Island
TOUR HISTORIC FORT FREMONT—Travel to the 1800's and the Spanish American War. The Fort Fremont History Center is open from 10am to 2pm Fridays, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm at Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land's End Road, St. Helena Island. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort's history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve grounds are open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more Information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact the Passive Parks Department Director, Stefanie Nagid, at snagid@bcgov.net
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, Flotilla 07-10-01, Port Royal Sound, a uniformed, all volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. We conduct safety patrols, assist search & rescue, teach boat safety, conduct free vessel safety checks and other boating activities. Monthly meetings are open to all and held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Port Royal Sound Foundation classroom at 7pm. For info call Flotilla Commander Pattie McGowan (706-633-6192) and on Facebook - USCGA Beaufort
BEAUFORT TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm the first & third Tuesday, in the Beaufort College Building, Rm. 103 (USC-Beaufort Campus), 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. To learn more visit beauforttoastmastersclub.toastmastersclubs.org
FREE ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERANS – Veterans, Active Duty, Transition. Their Families and First Responders are Eligible. First & Third Wednesday 46pm. Walk In Clinic. No Need to Pre-Register or Call. Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic. 1214 Prince Street, Downtown Beaufort
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, 843-689-3616 or execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org
BORN TO READ working for early childhood literacy, needs volunteers to deliver books and materials to new mothers at Coastal Community Hosp., HH Hosp., and BMH. Visits are from 10am – noon. More info at borntoread.org or call 843-379-3350.
ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER BEAUFORT, Support Groups: Caregiver - Fridays., 12:30pm, Living with Alzheimer's - for those in very early stages - Mondays 1pm, Respite Programs: Social Day Program- 10am-1:45pm $40 Day Fee, Weds. & Friday. All meetings are at Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; In Home - Respite Aides available for 2 hr. minimum, $13-$26. Early Memory Loss: Maintain Your Brain - 2nd & 4th Thursday, 1011:30am, $10/person, $15 couple, Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; Memory Screenings available call 843-521-9190 or make an appointment, 1500 King St., Beaufort, free; Purple Haven Project - Educate local staff's to better interact with a person with Alzheimer's call 843-521-9190.
THE LITERACY CENTER is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, math and ESL. Students hope to acquire skills to pursue life goals, support families, and contribute to our community. Daytime and evenings in Bluffton and HHI. Call 843-815-6616 (Bluffton); 843-6816655 (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 needs items to ANYONE in need. Open Tuesdays 9am-12pm at 114 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head. Donations of food and funds needed. For info: Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson at 843-715-3583 or email sandalwoodpantry@gmail.com
PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM. The legacy of the Marine Corps and the history of the Port Royal region. Thousands of artifacts, images, and other materials illustrate the stories in exhibit galleries from Native American to modern Marines. FREE admission. Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm and 8am on 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.
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; Karaoke Wed, Fri & Sat - 10pm. 25% off Apps & Wings for NFL Ticket; College sports Saturdays. (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
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. 2/26 Grammy winner Quiana Parler with The Lavon Stevens Band, 2/28 & 3/1 Guitarist Dan Wilson's Quartet, 3/5 Bobby Ryder, 3/7 & 3/8 Grammy Nominee Cyrille Aimee with pianist Mathis Picard, 3/12 Lavon Stevens Band, 3/14 & 3/15 The Rodney Jordan Quintet CD release of 'Memphis Blue.' (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com
The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. 2/27
The Hip Abduction; The Palms, 2/28 Debi Tirar Mas Fiestas; Bad Bunny Dance Party, 3/1 90s & 2000s R & B and Hip Hop Party, 3/6 Dixon Dallas, 3/7 Ella Langley, 3/7 Manic Focus, 3/8 KPOP Club Night, 3/12 Pepper; Vana Liya, 3/13 1770 Records Showcase with: Maraluso; Channel Bluff; Lilly Hartle; Colors in Corduroy, 3/14 Congress; Nick Horn, 3/15 Kolby Cooper; Jay Webb. (843) 8532252 or www.musicfarm.com
The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy,
Charleston. 2/27 Hot 8 Brass Band; Illa Zilla, 2/28 Rae Estelle - an evening of Prince, 3/1 Steelin' Peaches - Allman Brothers tribute, 3/4 Ward's 9th Brass Band - Fat Tuesday celebration, 3/6 KRS-One; Landon Wordswell; DJ Scrib, 3/7 Dirtwire; The Spooklights, 3/8 & 3/9 Town Mountain; Colby T Helms; Swamptooth, 3/12 K+Lab; Croozshipp, 3/13 Fruition; Daniel Rodriguez, 3/14 Bears Gone Phishin' - Dead, Phish, & Widespread Panic, 3/15 Bombargo; Caminator. (843) 571-4343 or www.charlestonpourhouse.com
Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. 2/28 Lakeview, 3/1 Comfortably Pink - Pink Floyd tribute, 3/6 Austin Meade & Cole Barnhill, 3/8 Pecos & the Rooftops; Huser Brothers, 3/13 lanco, 3/14 The Band Feel; The Retrograde, 3/15 Departure - Journey tribute. (843) 886-8596 or www.the-windjammer.com
Editors Note: Events listed here may be subject to postponement or cancellation. Please check for further information.
2/28 & 3/1, ‘The Shark Is Broken’ a play based on the making of ‘Jaws,’ performed by PURE Theatre at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort. Fri 2/28 at 7:30pm and Sat 3/1 at 2:00pm. Tickets available at uscbcenterforthearts.com Adults $30, Seniors/Military $25, Students $15.
Now – 2/28, Arts Ob We People: Winter Exhibition and Sale, a display of original Gullah artwork at the Art League Gallery. Inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-5060.
Now – 2/28, SOBA Annual High School Art Show. Opening Reception Sat 2/8 from 3-5pm. SOBA Gallery, 6 Church Street, Bluffton.
Now – 3/1, Beaufort Art Association’s 61st Annual Spring Show. At Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. Open 10 am – 7pm each day. Opening reception Tues 2/25, 5-7pm. The public is invited.
Now - 3/2, Daniel McSweeney’s Original Pottery & Members’ Impressionist-Style Paintings, a dual exhibit at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Now – 3/23, This Is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect at the Coastal Discover Museum on Hilton Head. www.coastaldiscovery.org
Fri 2/28, Reception honoring two exhibitions: “Fragile Oceans”; and “Tidalections,” and “Altered Environments.” All featuring work by April Flanders and Eveline Kolijn. From 5-6pm at USCB Center for the Arts, and from 6-7:30 pm at USCB Sea Islands Center Gallery, 1106 Carteret Street.
3 /4 – 4/26, Tidal Treasures, collaborative exhibit at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay St, Beaufort. Featuring work by Art Rothenberg, Emily Styles and Gail Newton. Beaufort. Opening reception Fri, 3/7, 5-8pm. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Sat 3/29, Upcycled Art Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry. From 5-9 pm at the Weezie Pavilion at the Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy. $50 per ticket. Visit www.lowcountryhabitat.org/upcycledartauction
Mondays, Now – 3/10, Books Sandwiched In, hosted by Friends of the Beaufort Library. In this popular annual series, community members present books that are meaningful to them. Light refreshments. Noon–1pm at USCB Center for the Arts, Beaufort. For a full schedule of presenters and books, visit www.friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com
Thur 2/27, Evening with Jen Marie Wiggins (The Good Bride) at 5 pm at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Books available for sale and signing. Seating limited; please reserve yours by calling 843-379-7025.
Sat 3/1, Demythologizing the FBI: What Writers Get Wrong, a writing workshop taught by retired FBI agent Dana Ridenour and retired FBI profiler Eugene Rugala at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, from 10 am – Noon. Limited to 20 people. $60 per person with advance registration required: https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com
3/1 – 3/3, 9th Annual March Forth Weekend, sponsored by the Pat Conroy Literary Center. A series of programs and presentations honoring major themes in Conroy’s writing life – taking place in Beaufort, Port 0Royal, St. Helena Island, and online. For a full schedule of events visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Sat 3/8, Writing Believable Law Enforcement Characters, a writing workshop taught by retired FBI agent Dana Ridenour and retired FBI profiler Eugene Rugala at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, from 10 am – Noon. Limited to 20 people. $60 per person with advance registration required: https://patconroyliterarycenter. eventbrite.com
Mon 3/10, Libraries for Kids, International (www.libraries4kids.org) hosts author talk featuring Tara Lynn Masih, 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton, SC. Free and open to the public; however, $5 donation is suggested. Books will be available for sale, courtesy of The Storybook Shoppe – A Children's book shop . Reservations required. Contact Tamela Maxim at 843-683-4100 or tamela. maxim@libraries4kids.org
Sat 3/20, Evening with Dawn Major and Kim Poovey at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. The authors will portray characters from their respective novels, introduced by host Mary Ellen Thompson. Free and open to the public, at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) at 5 pm. Books available for sale and signing. Please call to reserve a seat: 843-379-7025.
Thur 3/13, Haiku Workshop at Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head. Local poet, writer, and translator Miho Kinnas will guide you in crafting haiku – short, evocative poems of 17 syllables – inspired by the artwork in This Is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect, on display in the museum’s main gallery. Register here: https://www. coastaldiscovery.org/discovery-night-at-themuseum/
Sun 3/9, USCB Chamber Music, featuring world class musicians performing compositions by Chausson, Bach and Vivaldi. 5 pm at USCB Center for the Arts, Beaufort. For concert, artist, event, and ticket information, go to www.uscbchambermusic.com
Sun 3/16, Robert Gardiner Jazz Quintet concert, sponsored by Fripp Island Friends of Music. 5 pm at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. Tickets at the door: adults $30 and free for students. Reception with the artists to follow. For more information visit www. frippfriendsofmusic.com
3/3 – 6/23 Modjeska School of Human Rights will host spring session classes in a satellite classroom at Penn Center. Tuition will be waived for Penn Center students. For more information or to register, visit https://www.scpronet.com/ modjeskaschool/spring-session/
Sun 3/9, Dining Under the Stars: A Night of Culinary Compassion in downtown Beaufort. To benefit CAPA of Beaufort. For more information, visit www.capabeaufort.org
Tuesdays, Tours of Hunting Island sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For info call the Nature Center at 843-8387437. Tours free are and park entry fees apply.
First Saturday of the Month, Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud at Port Royal Farmers Market. DAYLO students and other volunteers will read to young children between 9am and noon. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal.
Third Thursday, TECHconnect, a monthly networking event for professionals working in and around tech. Join the conversation at BASEcamp 500 Carteret 5:30-7:30pm. 843-4703506. www.beaufortdigital.com
Thursdays, History Tours of Fort Mitchell by Heritage Library, 10am. $12/Adult $7/Child. 843-686-6560.
Ongoing, Beaufort Tree Walk by the Lady’s Island Garden Club through the historic Old Point. Takes about an hour and is a little over a mile. Starts at the corner of Craven & Carteret Streets ending in Waterfront Park. Booklets with a map and tree info available FREE at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven St.
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