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JULY 2013 July 4 – July 4th Celebration – Port Royal! Sands Beach, Old Village Port Royal. Starting at 5pm. Independence Day is celebrated in the Town of Port Royal with a fireworks display presented by the Historic Port Royal Foundation and the Town of Port Royal. For more information visit www.portroyalhistory.org July 8-12 – ARTblast Summer Camp - All about the oddities 2127 Boundary St, Beaufort. 6:30pm. ARTblast is an opportunity for children and young adults to experience art in different mediums and themes: Learn to create works of art from odd and unusual things. For more information call (843)379-2787or visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org
INDIE FILMS SERIES & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT June 17, 7pm – From Up on Poppy Hill Adults $7.00 / Seniors $6.00 / Students $5.00 June 24, 7pm – Don't Stop Believing Adults $7.00 / Seniors $6.00 / Students $5.00 July 1, 7pm – The Magic Flute Adults $7.00 / Seniors $6.00 / Students $5.00
July 13 – Cornhole Tournament Live Oaks Park, Old Village Port Royal. Starting at 9:30am - play begins at 10am. Sponsored by DA Roofing. $30 per 2-person team. Participants must be 12 years or older. Applications must be submitted by June 29 to receive a t-shirt. Awards presented to the top 2 teams. For more information call (843)524-0600 or visit www.bftwaterfestival.com.
July 10, 12pm – Carmen The Met Live in HD. Richard Eyre’s hit production stars Elína Garanãa as the seductive gypsy of the title, opposite Roberto Alagna as the obsessed Don José. Carmen “is about sex, violence, and racism—and its corollary: freedom,” the director says about Bizet’s drama. “It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It's sexy, in every sense. And I think it should be shocking.”
July 19-28 – 58th Annual Beaufort Water Festival Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Historic Downtown Beaufort. 12 noon-12am. A ten day event which includes music, food, crafts and art, the blessing of the fleet, and many special events. No coolers or professional photography permitted during nightly events. For more information visit call (843)524-0600 or visit www.bftwaterfestival.com
July 17, 12pm – Il Travatore The Met Live in HD. David McVicar’s stirring production of Verdi’s intense drama premiered at the Met in the 2008–09 season. This revival stars four extraordinary singers—Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Marcelo Álvarez, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky—in what might be the composer’s most melodically rich score.
July 20 & 27 – Holistic Shakespeare 2127 Boundary St, Beaufort. 6:30pm. Acting classes at ARTworks. Acting Shakespeare’s Text; Physicalizing Shakespeare; Shakespeare in Context. Lead by Debra Charlton, author of Holistic Shakespeare: An Experiential Learning Approach. To add your name to the waiting list call (843)379-2787or visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org July 25 – Boy Scouts of America 1st Annual Golf Classic Old Tabby Links, Spring Island. Registration at 8:30am / Shotgun Start at 10am. Sponsored by The Lowcountry District Boy Scouts of America. Individual Entry, $225; 4 Person Team, $900; Hole Sponsor, $150. Proceeds go to support Coastal Carolina BSA’s Lowcountry District serving 1100 youth in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Jake Baker, (843)226-1015 or email Jake.Baker@Scouting.org SECOND TUESDAYS Beaufort Writers Meeting 4:30-6pm, Lady’s Island Airport. (843)524-9119 THIRD THURSDAYS Storytelling Tim Johnston hosts short story readings at Short Story America’s office in Beaufort Town Center, 7pm. (843)524-7800 SECOND SATURDAYS “Yappy” Hour 3:30-4:30pm. It’s fun for two and four-legged friends. Come on down to the Habersham Dog Park to schmooze and sniff, nip some snacks and kick-up some dirt! BYOB snacks for the pooches and don’t forget your bug spray! MONDAYS THRU SATURDAY The Verdier House Museum The Verdier House Museum in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District is open for tours, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Guided tours are available by appointment. 801 Bay St. (843)379-6335 or www.historicbeaufort.org WEDNESDAYS The Beaufort Farmers Market New location on West Street near downtown Beaufort. The market is open from 3-7pm every Wednesday through Oct. 31. Offering locally grown produce and food from area restaurants. Organizers hope to add craft offerings as the season continue. Beaufort Shag Club Lessons AMVETS 1831 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal 6pm(843)524-3732. www.beaufortshagclub.com FRIDAYS Habersham Marketplace 4-7pm. 13 Market. The Farmer’s Market complete with local and
July 24, 12pm – Il Barbiere di Siviglia The Met Live in HD. One of the most beloved operatic comedies of all time, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is presented in a production by director Bartlett Sher. Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva is joined by American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Rosina and Peter Mattei in the title role of the swaggering barber. July 31, 12pm – La Traviata The Met Live in HD. Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most beloved heroine in Willy Decker's stunning production, first seen at the Met in 2010. Matthew Polenzani is her lover, Alfredo, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky sings his stern father, Germont. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. July 29-August 9 – Broadway Bound - Theatrix Summer Camp Ages 12-15 Monday - Friday 9am-2:30pm
regional growers, as well as arts, crafts and specialty food vendors. Family friendly and children’s activities will also be offered. Everyone welcome! (843)846-3444. www.habershammarketplace.com Jasper County Farmers Market 1–6 p.m. 9935 Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Everyone welcome! (843)717-3690. www.jaspercountysc.org SATURDAYS Farmers Market 8:30am-12:30pm. Located in Heritage Park on Ribaut Road by the Naval Hospital. South Carolina Produce, Seafood, Beef, Cheese, Honey, Flowers & Live Music. www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market! 10am-4pm. Located in Beaufort across from Regions Bank on Rt 170 (Robert Smalls Parkway). Look for the big red antique tractor! (203)417-7512 or www.pickpocketplantation.com/farmersmarket Lighthouse Center Pizza ~ Cornhole Tournaments Saturday Cornhole Tournaments: Noon to 5pm. (843)522-0527 81 Sea Island Parkway STE 2-3, Lady’s Island SUNDAYS 3 on 3 Basketball at Habersham Park Basketball Court 5-7pm. Free! 13 Market. Lace up those high tops and bring your team! All ages and levels welcome! If you have a team or are you looking for teammates, emai: info@habershammarketplace.com DAILY African American Exhibit York W. Bailey Museum at the Historic Penn Center is open Mon-Sat from 11am-4pm. Tour the museum’s collection on the history of the Penn School, first school for former slaves, and the Gullah culture. Gift shop: original art, books, hand-crafts, Gullah music CDs and videos. (843)838-2474. www.penncenter.com
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